Norfolk Stats Man 0 Posted May 6, 2013 The starting line up players that played in that 10 match unbeaten run that took 22 points out of 30 before christmas were -:J.Ruddy 6/10 60% A.Tettey 9/10 90% R.Snodgrass 8/10 80%M.Bunn 4/10 40% B.Johnson 10/10 100% E.Bennett 2/10 20%S.Whitaker 8/10 80% W.Hoolahan 10/10 100% G.Holt 10/10 100%R.Martin 3/10 30% J.Howson 1/10 10% A.Pilkington 10/10 100%M.Turner 6/10 60%S.Bassong 10/10 100%R.Bennett 3/10 30%J.Garrido 10/10 100%As opposed to the starting line ups that have taken 13 points out of 57 since christmas -:M.Bunn 18/19 95% A.Tettey 11/19 58% R.Snodgrass 19/19 100%L.Camp 1/19 5% B.Johnson 18/19 95% E.Bennett 6/19 32%S.Whitaker 3/19 15% W.Hoolahan 14/19 74% G.Holt 11/19 58%R.Martin 18/19 95% J.Howson 12/19 63% A.Pilkington 10/19 53%M.Turner 17/19 90% S.Morrison 2/19 10%S.Bassong 18/19 95% H.Kane 1/19 5%R.Bennett 4/19 21% S.Jackson 1/19 5%J.Garrido 16/19 84% K.Kamara 7/19 37% L.Becchio 2/19 10%I know injuries have played a part in some of these figures, but for what ever reason five key players of the unbeaten run have been some what less involved in the last 19 games - S.Whitaker, A.Tettey, W.Hoolahan, G.Holt, and A.Pilkington and that four players R.Martin, M.Turner, J.Howson & K.Kamara more so. This is not intended to critisize any individuals, more looking at how the team has been set up.The fact that only one player got 100% since christmas as opposed to six getting 100% during the unbeaten run suggests there has been a lot of chopping and changing, and an unsettled side, has contributed to our downfall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted May 6, 2013 Confidence, bad luck, Hughton and his tactics, better teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,322 Posted May 6, 2013 Confidence. For me it started to go with Ruddy''s injury. Although we managed a few results with Bunn in goal, we let in nine goals in five games (including League Cup) -average 1.8 per game- in the unbeaten run when Bunn took charge between the sticks, compared to seven goals in six games -average 1.12- when Ruddy was in goal. Ruddy''s better average would have seen 1-0 losses and 1-1 draws translate into many more points and kept the confidence up. I also think playing Grant Holt was sometimes like starting a game with ten men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing up the river end 0 Posted May 6, 2013 The gradual change from attacking football to Hughton''s defensive dross.The fact the right/left backs don''t have a license to go forward and over lap the midfield.The midfield told to sit a lot deeper.Tettey , Whittaker and Ruddy got injured.Then hughton doesn''t change a team even when we go a whole game without a shot on target.I could go on............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJ 0 Posted May 6, 2013 Ruddy for me is the key change. His injury and loss from the side slowly drained confidence as we leaked more and more goals.Which is why his failure to return to the side even though he is clearly fit is beyond belief and something we have the right to know what the hell is going on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted May 6, 2013 Losing Ruddy changed...said it before, look at when Gunny Broke his ankle in 1995, or did his back in 1991...in 1991 it was Fleckys goal against wimbledon that kept us up, in 1995 we were screwed with Marshall in goal.A world class keeper simply cannot be replaced, unless its by another world class one.. Bunn is a good goalkeeper.. but he isn''t Ruddy... and thats why we are in the mire... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroo Court 0 Posted May 6, 2013 Losing Ruddy made a difference of course but doesn''t explain why our defence is letting a player like Agbonlahor run half way down the pitch without even getting a tackle in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
