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Post by El Huracán!!!! on Aug 14, 2019 13:56:14 GMT 1
We won't see the best of him this season. He'd thrive in a 4-4-2 There's no width to our attacks at all, normally just straight balls chipped towards Morrison's head from the centre halves. Okenabirhie is normally about 30 yards away or stood in an offside position, so we lose possession and drop back into our deep defensive shape with a flat back 5 and no pressure on the ball. There were many, many issues last night but that was particularly irritating - the clipped 30-yard nothing ball to Morison's head, usually just above it. It's lazy, ineffective and a complete cop out by the defender. It's neither an incisive ball into feet/chest, one to turn them round or one with enough pace to give him any chance to flick it on. Meat and drink for their centre halves and one of the main reasons we're deep and unable to link midfield/up top. I hope it isn't a tactic we've worked on but suspect it is, as they looked for it repeatedly from the outset. And don't get me started on the deliveries from wide areas (in our rare forays done the line) - pathetic. The counter point to that s**t last night last night TK was at MK Dons with better players it sort of worked as Love and Giles are much better on the flanks and they provided a number of good crosses, as did Whalley. Problem is Morison was no where near any of them. He's off it for me mate. But this is the tactic we are going with all season, 532 wingbacks... and when we are under pressure league 1 defenders will always look to lump it clear and avoid risk, though I agree its also a tactic we seem to be looking to hit far to regularly. The biggest issue for me is, when Eisa goes its about the only tactic we CAN play. We wont be left with any option of 442 (only Whalley is a winger) and as such will make us mega predictable once (if we haven't already) get found out. With the stronger team we played at MK, I suspect we will be ok on Saturday, but with 8 injury's already and needing to dip into a paper thin squad, any more crooked and we are in a bit of trouble.
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Post by hankmaloysenior on Aug 14, 2019 14:13:06 GMT 1
The counter point to that s**t last night last night TK was at MK Dons with better players it sort of worked as Love and Giles are much better on the flanks and they provided a number of good crosses, as did Whalley. Problem is Morison was no where near any of them. He's off it for me mate. But this is the tactic we are going with all season, 532 wingbacks... and when we are under pressure league 1 defenders will always look to lump it clear and avoid risk, though I agree its also a tactic we seem to be looking to hit far to regularly. The biggest issue for me is, when Eisa goes its about the only tactic we CAN play. We wont be left with any option of 442 (only Whalley is a winger) and as such will make us mega predictable once (if we haven't already) get found out. With the stronger team we played at MK, I suspect we will be ok on Saturday, but with 8 injury's already and needing to dip into a paper thin squad, any more crooked and we are in a bit of trouble. Oh arr mon - I was looking at it more as one game in isolation, as far better players than Golbourne (Sweet Baby Jesus) etc to come back in. And I've got no problem with a good old-school lump forward! But if we are going to utilise Morison like that, the quality has got to be better - those floated nothing balls are a total waste of time. Problem is, like most, I thought Morison would be a good option from the bench, not someone to build the whole attack around. It would be a good day for a couple of statement signings to lift morale...
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Post by El Huracán!!!! on Aug 14, 2019 14:35:08 GMT 1
The counter point to that s**t last night last night TK was at MK Dons with better players it sort of worked as Love and Giles are much better on the flanks and they provided a number of good crosses, as did Whalley. Problem is Morison was no where near any of them. He's off it for me mate. But this is the tactic we are going with all season, 532 wingbacks... and when we are under pressure league 1 defenders will always look to lump it clear and avoid risk, though I agree its also a tactic we seem to be looking to hit far to regularly. The biggest issue for me is, when Eisa goes its about the only tactic we CAN play. We wont be left with any option of 442 (only Whalley is a winger) and as such will make us mega predictable once (if we haven't already) get found out. With the stronger team we played at MK, I suspect we will be ok on Saturday, but with 8 injury's already and needing to dip into a paper thin squad, any more crooked and we are in a bit of trouble. Oh arr mon - I was looking at it more as one game in isolation, as far better players than Golbourne (Sweet Baby Jesus) etc to come back in. And I've got no problem with a good old-school lump forward! But if we are going to utilise Morison like that, the quality has got to be better - those floated nothing balls are a total waste of time. Problem is, like most, I thought Morison would be a good option from the bench, not someone to build the whole attack around. It would be a good day for a couple of statement signings to lift morale... It certainly would... Anyway I look forward to seeing your return to the pitch Saturday. I have been asked to be manger for the day, so i wont hesitate to haul you off if you show less than 100% commitment...
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Post by Mortgagehound on Aug 14, 2019 16:45:29 GMT 1
I have seen Mr Morison twice so far and not yet convinced he is the answer to our striker problem.
Against Portsmouth and again last night there was zero link up with young Mr O
Is it a coaching problem or player ability issue (both players)?
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Post by cheggersdrinkspop on Aug 14, 2019 18:18:02 GMT 1
Why on earth are people writing players/managers off after 1, 2, or 3 games, it's like crisis management on here. Does everyone lose the chunk of their brain that includes patience, team building, common sense, and memory when they post comments. One game where we fielded a mostly reserve 11 against a full strength team that was playing in the championship 3 months ago, what do you think the outcome would be? Not saying I agree with the team choice but I'm not the manager and know f all about running a professional league team, so i leave it to those who do.
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Post by staffordshrew on Aug 15, 2019 22:15:19 GMT 1
Why was Morison playing Tuesday? He's too old to play Saturday and play again Tuesday. Think he might be one of those "Yes boss, I am good to go" types. Save him up a bit, especially if you are going to make 8 changes, he should be one of them. Get him some carpet slippers and tell him to rest up and let the young 'uns run round a bit sometimes.
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Post by Exkeeper on Aug 17, 2019 6:17:51 GMT 1
Why was Morison playing Tuesday? He's too old to play Saturday and play again Tuesday. Think he might be one of those "Yes boss, I am good to go" types. Save him up a bit, especially if you are going to make 8 changes, he should be one of them. Get him some carpet slippers and tell him to rest up and let the young 'uns run round a bit sometimes. Trouble is that the young ‘uns tend to run round in circles, if they have no experienced guidance alongside them.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2019 7:26:29 GMT 1
Why was Morison playing Tuesday? He's too old to play Saturday and play again Tuesday. Think he might be one of those "Yes boss, I am good to go" types. Save him up a bit, especially if you are going to make 8 changes, he should be one of them. Get him some carpet slippers and tell him to rest up and let the young 'uns run round a bit sometimes. Trouble is that the young ‘uns tend to run round in circles, if they have no experienced guidance alongside them. I would buy that argument if the midfield 3 didn't consist of Walker, Rowland & McCormick.
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Post by Exkeeper on Aug 17, 2019 9:20:31 GMT 1
I wouldn’t think it will today.
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