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Post by peterhooper57 on Sept 28, 2016 1:37:22 GMT
At the end of the day Easter should have the experience to stay on the pitch when we need him. Perhaps if DC had continued with the Harrison/Gaffney partnership upfront we would have finished with 11 men. IMO Easter was playing well, could not really see the incident, although he did not argue when shown the red card. What I do not understand is why DC changed the formation ?, Boateng was my MOM, a view shared by several blades supporters walking away from the ground, and James Clarke was playing well in a solid back three. As soon as we went 442, we lost all our shape and drive, and united scored a from a free header at the back post, because nobody was picking up the extra man. Had DC kept the original formation and brought on Charlie for say Ollie Clarke, IMO we would have got at least a point. The two players brought on could not pick up the pace of the game or influence the pattern of play. DC gambled, and on this occasion unfortunately got it wrong. None of the players could be blamed, although I would say Leadbitter needs to work on his first touch; Linsey had another great game in midfield. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 1:44:24 GMT
At the end of the day Easter should have the experience to stay on the pitch when we need him. Perhaps if DC had continued with the Harrison/Gaffney partnership upfront we would have finished with 11 men. IMO Easter was playing well, could not really see the incident, although he did not argue when shown the red card. What I do not understand is why DC changed the formation ?, Boateng was my MOM, a view shared by several blades supporters walking away from the ground, and James Clarke was playing well in a solid back three. As soon as we went 442, we lost all our shape and drive, and united scored a from a free header at the back post, because nobody was picking up the extra man. Had DC kept the original formation and brought on Charlie for say Ollie Clarke, IMO we would have got at least a point. The two players brought on could not pick up the pace of the game or influence the pattern of play. DC gambled, and on this occasion unfortunately got it wrong. None of the players could be blamed, although I would say Leadbitter needs to work on his first touch; Linsey had another great game in midfield. for better or worse dc tends to look for a win when he makes subs or changes shape,its worked many times but sometimes it dosnt like last night maybe? i wasnt there just saying |
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Post by peterhooper57 on Sept 28, 2016 1:51:28 GMT
IMO Easter was playing well, could not really see the incident, although he did not argue when shown the red card. What I do not understand is why DC changed the formation ?, Boateng was my MOM, a view shared by several blades supporters walking away from the ground, and James Clarke was playing well in a solid back three. As soon as we went 442, we lost all our shape and drive, and united scored a from a free header at the back post, because nobody was picking up the extra man. Had DC kept the original formation and brought on Charlie for say Ollie Clarke, IMO we would have got at least a point. The two players brought on could not pick up the pace of the game or influence the pattern of play. DC gambled, and on this occasion unfortunately got it wrong. None of the players could be blamed, although I would say Leadbitter needs to work on his first touch; Linsey had another great game in midfield. for better or worse dc tends to look for a win when he makes subs or changes shape,its worked many times but sometimes it dosnt like last night maybe? i wasnt there just saying Agreed; I could not see the blades scoring until DC changed the formation and equally importantly taking off two players who were both playing really well; an away point at the Lane would have been great. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 4:23:41 GMT
So annoyed. We seemed to be on top then the inevitable goal came.
I am sensing a lot of goals from headers. Seems like CB is the issue, or are we allowing too many crosses or getting pulled out of shape?
Listening on the radio, we deserved a point and it did seem to come after we went 442, it seemed odd why we changed, agree with above.
No Sinclair!
I think DC was too eager, I am also mildly concerned with discipline.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Sept 28, 2016 5:26:35 GMT
So annoyed. We seemed to be on top then the inevitable goal came. I am sensing a lot of goals from headers. Seems like CB is the issue, or are we allowing too many crosses or getting pulled out of shape? Listening on the radio, we deserved a point and it did seem to come after we went 442, it seemed odd why we changed, agree with above. No Sinclair! I think DC was too eager, I am also mildly concerned with discipline. Sorry to say but time to take the captains arm band of Tom, i think the pressure is getting to him, maybe time to give him a rest now the Chelski lad is up to speed ? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 28, 2016 7:12:03 GMT
So annoyed. We seemed to be on top then the inevitable goal came. I am sensing a lot of goals from headers. Seems like CB is the issue, or are we allowing too many crosses or getting pulled out of shape? Listening on the radio, we deserved a point and it did seem to come after we went 442, it seemed odd why we changed, agree with above. No Sinclair! I think DC was too eager, I am also mildly concerned with discipline. Sorry to say but time to take the captains arm band of Tom, i think the pressure is getting to him, maybe time to give him a rest now the Chelski lad is up to speed ? That seems harsh when he's the only CB who plays regularly? It can't be easy having a different defensive partner stood next to you each match. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Sept 28, 2016 7:21:08 GMT
Was the goal Tom's fault? I can't see the video on my
Phone, for some reason.
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Post by William Wilson on Sept 28, 2016 7:21:42 GMT
Unfortunately today we played so well, was right in the game and more than matched them. We changed the system, by making the subs and it instantly cost us. Boateng was the best player on the pitch tonight and just should have never came off. We were fine playing the system we started with and were doing more than enough, shouldn't change what isnt brokem comes to mind. Leadbitter and James for looked a bit out of their depth, Leadbitter more so; first touch not great and frose on the ball ad gave it away more often than not. James i feel for abit as he doesnt get alot of time, but when he is on the pitch i cant see what he is all about. Utlimately the subs and change system has cost us at least a point toninght. Agreed. Boateng played really well last night, and Clarke Salter looked absolute class on the left side of defence. Leadbitter looked a useful player at Conference and League 2 level, but looks out of his depth now. He was our poorest player by some way last night. He`s the one who needs to be rested, not Lockyer, who looks as steady as ever to me. Having said all this, we were very unlucky not to get a point last night. Even with ten men, we more than matched them. |
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 28, 2016 7:44:50 GMT
Was the goal Tom's fault? I can't see the video on my Phone, for some reason. Nothing to do with Tom. Looked to me like Lines was expecting JCS to clear it, so didn't bother jumping and therefore let his man get over the top of him. Difficult to tell whether JCS should have, though. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Sept 28, 2016 7:47:54 GMT
Was the goal Tom's fault? I can't see the video on my Phone, for some reason. Looked to me like Lines was expecting JSC to clear it, so didn't bother jumping and therefore let his man get over the top of him. Difficult to tell whether JSC should have, though. Glad to hear that, and I suspected it would be the case. So, we played really well up to the change of formation and personnel, then conceded through no fault of Tom, had a man sent off but still did well in the last quarter of the game, yet some feel that Tom should be dropped. Seems a bit odd to me! |
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Post by bluegas on Sept 28, 2016 8:07:47 GMT
Nothing to do with Tom.Looked to me like Lines was expecting JSC to clear it, so didn't bother jumping and therefore let his man get over the top of him. Difficult to tell whether JSC should have, though. Glad to hear that, and I suspected it would be the case. So, we played really well up to the change of formation and personnel, then conceded through no fault of Tom, had a man sent off but still did well in the last quarter of the game, yet some feel that Tom should be dropped. Seems a bit odd to me! And me. But let's get the knife into somebody.... |
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 28, 2016 8:13:21 GMT
Nothing to do with Tom.Looked to me like Lines was expecting JSC to clear it, so didn't bother jumping and therefore let his man get over the top of him. Difficult to tell whether JSC should have, though. Glad to hear that, and I suspected it would be the case. So, we played really well up to the change of formation and personnel, then conceded through no fault of Tom, had a man sent off but still did well in the last quarter of the game, yet some feel that Tom should be dropped. Seems a bit odd to me! I think the bloke who scored must have used Tom's armband to propel himself upwards to reach the ball, like a rudimentary makeshift catapult. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Sept 28, 2016 8:16:23 GMT
Glad to hear that, and I suspected it would be the case. So, we played really well up to the change of formation and personnel, then conceded through no fault of Tom, had a man sent off but still did well in the last quarter of the game, yet some feel that Tom should be dropped. Seems a bit odd to me! I think the bloke who scored must have used Tom's armband to propel himself upwards to reach the ball, like a rudimentary makeshift catapult. And not for the first time this season, either. Unacceptable. Should be fired immediately...... from a cannon. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 8:21:41 GMT
Glad to hear that, and I suspected it would be the case. So, we played really well up to the change of formation and personnel, then conceded through no fault of Tom, had a man sent off but still did well in the last quarter of the game, yet some feel that Tom should be dropped. Seems a bit odd to me! I think the bloke who scored must have used Tom's armband to propel himself upwards to reach the ball, like a rudimentary makeshift catapult. We need to blame someone though! |
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Post by Henbury Gas on Sept 28, 2016 8:36:19 GMT
Sorry to say but time to take the captains arm band of Tom, i think the pressure is getting to him, maybe time to give him a rest now the Chelski lad is up to speed ?That seems harsh when he's the only CB who plays regularly? It can't be easy having a different defensive partner stood next to you each match. That's why i put a Question mark at the end of sentence |
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Post by gasincider on Sept 28, 2016 8:44:32 GMT
Sadly, for me we lost it for the same reason as we lost at Scunny. We went for the win, when a draw was good enough. Can't believe we got nowt from the game, but the weak link last night was Leadbitter. He gave the ball away four times in the first half alone, and allowed Sheffield the opportunity to attack us.
Boateng looked back on form, so why he took him off I've no idea. Why did he take Brown off, Leads was the liability?
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 28, 2016 8:46:37 GMT
That seems harsh when he's the only CB who plays regularly? It can't be easy having a different defensive partner stood next to you each match. That's why i put a Question mark at the end of sentence Think the first part of your post is clearly your opinion though? I can't recall many goals conceded this season where TL takes the full blame. |
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2016 8:51:43 GMT
That was a very very stupid challenge by Easter !
and Lines just didn't jump for their goal . Two mistakes that changed the game but plenty of encouraging reports about how we played with arguably our 2 best players this season, Sinclair and Taylor absent.
UTG !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 9:30:28 GMT
Guys! When we win players still make mistakes or give the ball away.
Why the blame finger comes out when we lose I don't know?
It's a 90 minute game with lots of inputs. To point the finger at a missed header or a single challenge is ridiculous. We had shots cleared off the line, a foul not given etc etc.
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Post by peterhooper57 on Sept 28, 2016 9:50:55 GMT
That was a very very stupid challenge by Easter ! and Lines just didn't jump for their goal . Two mistakes that changed the game but plenty of encouraging reports about how we played with arguably our 2 best players this season, Sinclair and Taylor absent. UTG ! That is not right; with the 352 formation, the whole unit was solid, as soon as DC changed it and took off MOM Boateng and James Clarke, the formation cracked, players either forgot or did not know there new roles in a 442 and the fella who scored had a free header, something James Clarke would have probably covered. I thought all the players apart from Leadbitter, who regularly needed three touches to get the ball under control, played really well. DC unfortunately tinkered too much and got it wrong. If he had kept the same formation through-out the game, making substitutions within the same set-up, then we would have probably got at least a point and Easter would have most likely kept his head. Special mention to Jake Clarke-Salter who, after only one training session, IMO was absolute quality. Not sure Tom either is or wants to be a captain, the role seems a burden and for him. DC needs to settle on a formation, particularly in defence, I would play a three of JCS, Tom and Hartley; O' Ye, definitely play Linsey and Charlie in midfield, would give Leadbitter a rest and Connor Roberts a chance. And no we did not miss the Beard running around like a head less chicken last night. UTG |
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