BroadstairsR 2,202 Posted September 15, 2012 Spam not as hoof-ball as we are led to believe and played some cultured stuff initially. We have slowly ground them down and are on top, but without a cutting edge. I am, personally, disappointrd with Jacko and so many oprnings have been wasted by his inability to hang back that fraction so as to avoid being off-side. GH is in and out today. My substitutions?: Morison (or even Kane?) for Jackson, not the latter''s day and he is destroying build-up rather than creating it. We need more of an edge up front IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozbarclay 0 Posted September 15, 2012 certainly don''t look so dangerous from set pieces this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,820 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user="Scooby"]I think Jacko''s been offside 3 times now. Slightly later run and he''s going to be in soon. Far too much pace for them.[/quote]I thought Simeon Jackson-Offside was his new name[:P]Playing well so far.A couple need to get into the game more and Simeon needs to time his runs better.Ref has been fair so far as well.Good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Having just watched the replay about 10 times the studio team has just raised a very valid point. Yes, the pen appeal might have been just outside the box but Surman was through and Collins was the last man. Should have been a free kick and a red card for Collins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6088m canary 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Where exactly is Howson supposed to be playing? Bit anonymous to say the least. Johnson should be playing deeper than him for sure! If Howson is going to be given the Fox/deep lying playmaker role then someone better going forward than Johnson needs to be alongside him. All very well having two deep midfielders to cancel out West ham, but we are essentially playing Holt as the attacking central midfielder?!¬!Better chances have gone to West Ham, who i must say don''t look anything special. Need to get a grip on the game....change up the centre of the park (roles if not personnel) and if Holt continues to play this deep i''d get him off and whack on Morison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user=BroadstairsR Spam not as hoof-ball as we are led to believe and played some cultured stuff initially. We have slowly ground them down and are on top, but without a cutting edge. I am, personally, disappointrd with Jacko and so many oprnings have been wasted by his inability to hang back that fraction so as to avoid being off-side. GH is in and out today. My substitutions?: Morison (or even Kane?) for Jackson, not the latter''s day and he is destroying build-up rather than creating it. We need more of an edge up front IMO. quote]I would go along with that Broadstairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozbarclay 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Howson only seems effective this game when he''s deep... and he and Holt do both seem to deep...Hoping we get earlier subs if nothing changesAt the moment the game could go either wayI agree we need to grab the game in the centre and dictate from there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6088m canary 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Very true. Jackson (im not a huge fan) has run around a lot, offside everytime but it''s a close call each time. Holt however has been nowehre near influencing the game in the final third. Seemingly stuck playing central midfield. Everytime a long ball comes out of defence it hits Jackson and there isnt a city shirt within 10metres of him. Holt needs to be allowed to play up with him, Howson, pushed up and Johnson to do what he does best....get his foot in and give it to better players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user="6088m canary" Where exactly is Howson supposed to be playing? Bit anonymous to say the least. Johnson should be playing deeper than him for sure! If Howson is going to be given the Fox/deep lying playmaker role then someone better going forward than Johnson needs to be alongside him. All very well having two deep midfielders to cancel out West ham, but we are essentially playing Holt as the attacking central midfielder?!¬!Better chances have gone to West Ham, who i must say don''t look anything special. Need to get a grip on the game....change up the centre of the park (roles if not personnel) and if Holt continues to play this deep i''d get him off and whack on Morison. quote]Some good observations there 6088. I agree about Howson, so maybe we will see Foxy in a bit. I don''t think they''ve had more chances than us though. We had more in one 10 second period than they had in the whole half. Shame Jaskelaainen made two great stops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,175 Posted September 15, 2012 Golden opportunity for Hoolahan surely? On for Jackson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4th floor 4 Posted September 15, 2012 I wish Ruddy would improve on his passing, time and again he buckles under pressure and hoofs it upfield. Against a team like West Ham, we invariably concede possession instead of making an effective counter-attack. I feel we''re letting them off the hook and should be at least two up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 174 Posted September 15, 2012 Unless there''s a vast improvement in the next 5 minutes, I''d be getting Morison warmed up to come on for Holt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImDrunky 0 Posted September 15, 2012 I''d like to see Wes and Kane come on, Jackson and Surman to come off. Be good to see Fox play as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloak 0 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user="Scooby"][quote user=BroadstairsR My substitutions?: Morison (or even Kane?) for Jackson, not the latter''s day and he is destroying build-up rather than creating it. We need more of an edge up front IMO.[/quote]Kane for Jackson seems logical eventually, i can''t really agree with those words though. 2/3 offsides were basically level and the balls were isolated from any kind of cohesive build-up, so didn''t waste much. he completed all his passes. i thought the midfield was helter-skelter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 We seem to be having a bit of a poor spell, giving the ball away too much. Some players looking a little tired so CH may make some changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 15, 2012 This is poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Holt needs to stop strolling around and start putting a shift in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Jackson coming off for Morison. An odd change... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Fox for howson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technika 0 Posted September 15, 2012 its not poor. playing ok tbh, surmans played well, i didnt even hear howsons name in the first 35 minutes. it just looks a bit blunt at the top.its exactly what everyone expected and have been talking about since the last two pre season games, tighter at the back but none of the goals at the other end. problem is goals win football matches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted September 15, 2012 Morison on the right thing, but with Jackson for me. Jackson at least looking for positions while offside. Holt not even having that impact on the game. Howson has to go off too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted September 15, 2012 Already more from morison than Holt. Condemn city Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Holt off for Kane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted September 15, 2012 It''s been okay, and some nice football at times, but it''s goals that win games and we don''t look like scoring... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 15, 2012 West ham are gona win this. I can feel it. We lack pace and composure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 Right. Had enough of this now. We need to freshen things up in midfield. We''re starting to give it away a little too much for my liking and starting to lose out with knock downs and second balls. Good to see Harry Kane on though. This game should have been put to bed a while ago. I''m not liking a fresh Jarvis on against us either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user="Notts Canary"]It''s been okay, and some nice football at times, but it''s goals that win games and we don''t look like scoring...[/quote]... totally agree we need to start beating teams at home. WH don''t look that great... 3 points is a must. Where the goals will come from is another matter... blunt upfront is an understatement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted September 15, 2012 [quote user="lincoln canary"]Fox for howson?[/quote][Y] or Wes if we want to go and win it from here.That''s 2 shots from Jarvis in the last 3 mins. We need to get them back on the back foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 15, 2012 We''ve completely lost our shape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites