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- Milan Mandaric
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Re: Derby
A bit of a quick back from the game, with a few thoughts (it's one of the few games I've been able to make in person so far this season - as I appreciate the ones that others do, especially from away games, thought I'd try to give something back).
Overall it was a fair result, two pretty decent sides who I think will at least be challenging for play-offs at the end of the season. Dale was the man most likely to make something happen in the first half, probably Curtis in the second half after he came on. Although Koroma was lively in the first ten minutes, he completely drifted out of the game after that and Curtis gave us a real spark - think he should definitely start the next game (I would have started him tonight to be honest). Might be time to also give Pigott a start (maybe give Scarlett a rest and the chance to impact the game from the bench).
Between the two boxes the game was good but neither side quite had that incision in the final third to open the other up. Both sides did defend well though which was part of the reason for that. Our shape without the ball was decent and we're clearly well drilled. I actually thought we had reasonable balance to the side for most of the game but we were a bit formulaic in the final third and didn't have that bit of magic from anywhere to open them up. Having said that, against plenty of worse opposition how we played tonight would have been enough to win the game.
Mingi drives forward with the ball and has a lot of energy but we do still miss having Lowery, Thompson or Morrell alongside Pack (they all bring something slightly different). We aren't too far away from being a good side again, a little creativity and a bit of link play in the final third and we'd have nicked the game tonight. Hopefully a couple of the injuries (especially in central midfield) returning will help with that.
A bit frustrated but probably more positive than I'd have said I'd be feeling if I'd known it was going to finish 0-0.
Atmosphere was great tonight too.
Overall it was a fair result, two pretty decent sides who I think will at least be challenging for play-offs at the end of the season. Dale was the man most likely to make something happen in the first half, probably Curtis in the second half after he came on. Although Koroma was lively in the first ten minutes, he completely drifted out of the game after that and Curtis gave us a real spark - think he should definitely start the next game (I would have started him tonight to be honest). Might be time to also give Pigott a start (maybe give Scarlett a rest and the chance to impact the game from the bench).
Between the two boxes the game was good but neither side quite had that incision in the final third to open the other up. Both sides did defend well though which was part of the reason for that. Our shape without the ball was decent and we're clearly well drilled. I actually thought we had reasonable balance to the side for most of the game but we were a bit formulaic in the final third and didn't have that bit of magic from anywhere to open them up. Having said that, against plenty of worse opposition how we played tonight would have been enough to win the game.
Mingi drives forward with the ball and has a lot of energy but we do still miss having Lowery, Thompson or Morrell alongside Pack (they all bring something slightly different). We aren't too far away from being a good side again, a little creativity and a bit of link play in the final third and we'd have nicked the game tonight. Hopefully a couple of the injuries (especially in central midfield) returning will help with that.
A bit frustrated but probably more positive than I'd have said I'd be feeling if I'd known it was going to finish 0-0.
Atmosphere was great tonight too.
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Re: Derby
PeteM wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 11:13 pm A bit of a quick back from the game, with a few thoughts (it's one of the few games I've been able to make in person so far this season - as I appreciate the ones that others do, especially from away games, thought I'd try to give something back).
Overall it was a fair result, two pretty decent sides who I think will at least be challenging for play-offs at the end of the season. Dale was the man most likely to make something happen in the first half, probably Curtis in the second half after he came on. Although Koroma was lively in the first ten minutes, he completely drifted out of the game after that and Curtis gave us a real spark - think he should definitely start the next game (I would have started him tonight to be honest). Might be time to also give Pigott a start (maybe give Scarlett a rest and the chance to impact the game from the bench).
Between the two boxes the game was good but neither side quite had that incision in the final third to open the other up. Both sides did defend well though which was part of the reason for that. Our shape without the ball was decent and we're clearly well drilled. I actually thought we had reasonable balance to the side for most of the game but we were a bit formulaic in the final third and didn't have that bit of magic from anywhere to open them up. Having said that, against plenty of worse opposition how we played tonight would have been enough to win the game.
Mingi drives forward with the ball and has a lot of energy but we do still miss having Lowery, Thompson or Morrell alongside Pack (they all bring something slightly different). We aren't too far away from being a good side again, a little creativity and a bit of link play in the final third and we'd have nicked the game tonight. Hopefully a couple of the injuries (especially in central midfield) returning will help with that.
A bit frustrated but probably more positive than I'd have said I'd be feeling if I'd known it was going to finish 0-0.
Atmosphere was great tonight too.
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- Billy The Boot Boy
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Re: Derby
That’s exactly what I would have done 84+1
Scarlett looks like he needs a break to me and Curtis offers the team more than Koroma on the left side.
Try Koroma through the middle and see if he improves…if not send him back in Jan.
Scarlett looks like he needs a break to me and Curtis offers the team more than Koroma on the left side.
Try Koroma through the middle and see if he improves…if not send him back in Jan.
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Re: Derby
Thanks for a good overview of the game I watched it on tv and I agree we are short of creativity up front we really should have put Derby away they too had key men missing and had played midweek. So they will be more delighted than us with the point however I think there were more signs last night of ambition and intensity I think we are just two or three players missing up front who can open teams up. Really thought Koroman would do that but he seems to have a lack of confidence. Huddersfield supporters want him back hoping it will restore his confidence and he will rescue them from relegation. Good luck with that idea as I would say he has lost the plot.
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- Billy The Boot Boy
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Re: Derby
I think we miss creative spark in the middle of the park we don't really have anyone bursting through the lines through the middle, Mingi did it once and got a tame shot away.
Perhaps we are missing Harness.
Perhaps we are missing Harness.
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Re: Derby
The suggestion to play Koroman as an attacking midfielder may be a good option as you say we are missing Harness in an ideal world we would have him and ColbyPompey1984+1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:39 pm I think we miss creative spark in the middle of the park we don't really have anyone bursting through the lines through the middle, Mingi did it once and got a tame shot away.
Perhaps we are missing Harness.
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- Billy The Boot Boy
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Re: Derby
I can't fathom why Cowley plays the same attack pretty much game after game when we aren't scoring more than one in league games. Can't he see what's happening on the pitch? Couldn't believe the line up yesterday again!
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Re: Derby
20 points from our first eight league matches this season.
9 points from the last nine.
Whatever the cause, a fix is needed pdq!
9 points from the last nine.
Whatever the cause, a fix is needed pdq!
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Re: Derby
The rot started against Plymouth which was when we first lost Lowery to injury having already lost Thomson a couple of games earlier we haven’t anyone else who adequately covers that positionNo Shot Sherlock wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:33 pm 20 points from our first eight league matches this season.
9 points from the last nine.
Whatever the cause, a fix is needed pdq!
Then it was compounded by also losing Pack and Morrell
I would suggest that when they are mostly available then things could improve
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I can only remember 2 shots by us yesterdayBetelgeuse wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:21 pm I can't fathom why Cowley plays the same attack pretty much game after game when we aren't scoring more than one in league games. Can't he see what's happening on the pitch? Couldn't believe the line up yesterday again!
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Re: Derby
Yep, Selsey Bill pinpointed Lowery as the reason too. I get that a quality player, particularly at this level, can make a side tick or enable a side to play in a particular way. But surely it's up to the manager to adapt formations or systems to suit the players available, and to get the best from them.Pompey55 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:50 pmThe rot started against Plymouth which was when we first lost Lowery to injury having already lost Thomson a couple of games earlier we haven’t anyone else who adequately covers that positionNo Shot Sherlock wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:33 pm 20 points from our first eight league matches this season.
9 points from the last nine.
Whatever the cause, a fix is needed pdq!
Then it was compounded by also losing Pack and Morrell
I would suggest that when they are mostly available then things could improve
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Re: Derby
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But surely it's up to the manager to adapt formations or systems to suit the players available, and to get the best from them.
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I guess that is a totally different topic getting into the competence of the manager and his ability to adapt tactics to suit the players available.
My view on that subject is unambiguous ever since his appointment which I have been clear on with my past posts, so best I just leave it at that so as not to stir it up
But surely it's up to the manager to adapt formations or systems to suit the players available, and to get the best from them.
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I guess that is a totally different topic getting into the competence of the manager and his ability to adapt tactics to suit the players available.
My view on that subject is unambiguous ever since his appointment which I have been clear on with my past posts, so best I just leave it at that so as not to stir it up
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- Billy The Boot Boy
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Re: Derby
The fact that he's picked the same formation and roughly the same forward line in the last 10 matches or so with ****** poor results says enough for me. Too stubborn and unwilling to drop players who aren't performing. He has until Christmas for me. But I'd be sounding out Richardson right now.
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- Milan Mandaric
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Re: Derby
Yes, the difference between the two halves in that game was massive. First half was our then usual build up of pressure - Plymouth never looked like getting into it. The 2nd half was totally different. Very little attacking bite at all. Hopefully we can get some more effective cover in January. I'm not keen on cup games at the moment but am glad our next couple of games are in cups. Injured players can start to rebuild their fitness hopefully.
Super Matt Macey in goal...
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