If we’re not going to match the opposition in application and desire then no it won’t be.
Preston - The Verdict
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DJ
Moderator
Like last season. Far too many players happy to go through the motions.
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
We also lacked passion and desire when we played with three at the back, if we hadn't we'd have won more games.
ChampagneCherry
First Team
The 2nd goal was critical today, and we won't (shouldn't) concede many like that. No arguments the 3rd was poor but that happens when you are chasing a game.
Seemed like too many passes were coming up short, particularly for RoRo. They are professionals but seemed like we never got to the pace of the pitch.
Not sure if we shouldn't have played RoRo ahead of Stanislas not the other way around. I think maybe the Spanish connection influenced the formation.
Dom did okay, but he was isolated until Surridge came on and gave them more to defend.
Stacey's value has gone up again. Danjuma's value too.
Not sure why we would be immune to Championship which is renowned for any team can beat any team because results like this. It's happened to our challengers
Maybe we might see Travers soon , maybe Zemura. Maybe even King.
At least only 3 days to wait for chance to get over this.
Seemed like too many passes were coming up short, particularly for RoRo. They are professionals but seemed like we never got to the pace of the pitch.
Not sure if we shouldn't have played RoRo ahead of Stanislas not the other way around. I think maybe the Spanish connection influenced the formation.
Dom did okay, but he was isolated until Surridge came on and gave them more to defend.
Stacey's value has gone up again. Danjuma's value too.
Not sure why we would be immune to Championship which is renowned for any team can beat any team because results like this. It's happened to our challengers
Maybe we might see Travers soon , maybe Zemura. Maybe even King.
At least only 3 days to wait for chance to get over this.
Topfarrier
UTC Legend
Well firstly i play the post not the poster.....i actually quite like you tbh.......secondly i don't believe our players have ever lacked desire and effort.....would you be blaming desire and effort if we had played like that with a back 3?......
I will take that point, I believe you are right. Although I still believe that regardless of this, with the players that we have we are still more suited to a four.
Agree with many points mentioned here. A team of less talented grafters looks likely to always beat us. We need to stop trying to be clever, get the basics right and add some bite and determination to our play.
The players must understand that we are NOT better than this league, at least not without 100% application. They absolutely MUST understand this before we lose too many more points. I think whether or not this penny finally drops will absolutely define our season. Good luck JT !
The players must understand that we are NOT better than this league, at least not without 100% application. They absolutely MUST understand this before we lose too many more points. I think whether or not this penny finally drops will absolutely define our season. Good luck JT !
northstandmark
UTC Legend
The decline of Adam Smith is a curious one to me. Not so long ago he was a solid PL full back, even chipped in with goals. Looks a shadow of himself a few years ago.
Tbh I believe you have a point, I was probably too obsessive over formations and systems earlier in the season. I think we’ve lacked desire and application on many occasions this season, playing both systems. Having said that I do still strongly believe that we are better suited to a four at the back. I’m afraid that I can’t agree that our players are giving their all for the cause.
Roro was very poor.. Sadly didn't take his chance to impress, offered very little.
Was very excited to see what he had to offer from the off..
Topfarrier
UTC Legend
Yeah i was thinking the same.....seems to have lost a yard of pace...
Red Sky
Star Player
Except Lerma was in the free role further forwards and was often out on the wing, so I wasn't sure what we were trying to play.
Whatever it was shouldn't have taken the second goal to figure out it needed changing.
Did anybody else feel slightly envious watching that Preston team tonight? The way they were incredibly disciplined and well drilled, fighting for every ball like their life depended on it and incisive in everything that they did. Tonight was a classic example of the better team beating the better group of individuals.
Toronto John
Fans' Favourite
Yeah, I mentioned that a few weeks ago. Injured? Out of position? Not sure what it is, but he hasn't been the threat that he was.
West Moors Cherry
Star Player
If I had to play with Rico behind me I'd have probaly asked not to play, the bloke was hamstrung from kick off. He was constantly having to cover for Diego who was out of postion for 90% of the game.
West Moors Cherry
Star Player
Not in the slightest, the majority of this season the oppostion fans have been saying the same about us despite us being crap for most of it. Happens sometimes. That's football.
Hate to say it but Preston deserved to win. Loads of options on the counter attack and worked really had without the ball. Our play was slow and ponderous and movement off the ball non existent. Our full backs were responsible for the 1st & 3rd goals, they did not stop the low cross and did not track correctly the runner at the far post. We were finally better towards the end of the game when we had some tempo to our play.
Is there a law against occasionally using your backup goalie? Asmir has been brilliant this year, but 3 games in 7 days is a bit too much for anyone. Travers started the year as our number 1. Tuesday nights might be a good time to take him out of the witness protection program.
In this league I’d rather have depth than so much “talent”. If we don’t add to the squad with hard working championship level talent I’m not sure how this is going to work out. We are piss poor in the air and that needs to be fixed. We need to be active in January.
In this league I’d rather have depth than so much “talent”. If we don’t add to the squad with hard working championship level talent I’m not sure how this is going to work out. We are piss poor in the air and that needs to be fixed. We need to be active in January.
