We pose zero threat on corners, and simply have no ‘free kick specialist’I could do a better job as set piece coach!!! We’re shocking at corners ; defending corners & taking free kicks
For our throw in we are fully marked up; for the oppo throw ins they have a free passWe pose zero threat on corners, and simply have no ‘free kick specialist’
The absolute worst for me is throw-ins,for a manager that has built a team around ball retention, we must have the worst ball retention in the PL from throw-ins, either throwing the ball directly to the opposition or losing the second ball, not to mention fowl throws, the stats must be quite astounding!
Totally agree regarding the amount of bodies we commit forward. 20 players in the final third makes things tough. Also means we can be countered on and have to defend running backwards. It was an issue last season too but obviously it “worked”. I just don’t like it tho. Still it’s a good job I’m not the gaffer!
The way I see it is this year might be the year that the last 4 years finally catches us up and bites us on the bum. We look a bit disjointed and easy to get at but you know what there is not a cat in hells chance I will have a go at pep or the team as they have given us unlimited joy these last few seasons.
We'll have more games like this where it's high scoring, could be an exciting and nail biting year ahead but I'm resigned to the fact of a top four and maybe a cup. Sounds defeatist after all we've done but I'm just being honest and looking at the bigger picture.
Yep. Forgot about the atrocious throw ins. This is such an easy problem to solve. It doesn’t even take a set piece specialist - decent footballers should realise, after 15 useless high corners - a short one might have more success!We pose zero threat on corners, and simply have no ‘free kick specialist’
The absolute worst for me is throw-ins,for a manager that has built a team around ball retention, we must have the worst ball retention in the PL from throw-ins, either throwing the ball directly to the opposition or losing the second ball, not to mention foul throws, the stats must be quite astounding!
The game is over the Referee has blown the final whistle and the Penalty shoot out is to see who goes through, I can see why you and many many others would think you lose the game but, you don't, you lose the Penalty shoot out.Come on.... You Lose the Game on Pens
Honestly mate i thought better off you, it genuinely seems like the presses drip feed of negativity is finally catching up with us, i am not saying we were at our best yesterday but we got the job done against a decent fulham side who have only conceded once per game this season. Conversely liverpool are ONE point ahead of us despite having played ONE team in the top ten and still getting dodgy reffing decisions, the arse are still behind us and have looked shaky in there last two HOME games against southampton and leicester, we are still getting players back to fitness, foden aint quite on it yet, kev has been out for a few games, the new midfield is still clicking in and gelling, we have bobb to come back potentially before christmas, the january transfer window and historically we start slow anyway and always have under pep. Its 7 games in and its really disturbing how many people are chucking in the towel based on a couple of shaky performances in games which by the way we didnt lose.The way I see it is this year might be the year that the last 4 years finally catches us up and bites us on the bum. We look a bit disjointed and easy to get at but you know what there is not a cat in hells chance I will have a go at pep or the team as they have given us unlimited joy these last few seasons.
We'll have more games like this where it's high scoring, could be an exciting and nail biting year ahead but I'm resigned to the fact of a top four and maybe a cup. Sounds defeatist after all we've done but I'm just being honest and looking at the bigger picture.
I think we're worrying a bit too much at this stage of the season. The fact that Rodri is out injured is making everyone nervous and colouring everyone's judgement of how the team is performing.We got the three points, which is the main thing. Not sure what is going on with the defence at the moment, we seem like we are easier to get at this season. I have to give Fulham some credit, they looked dangerous when they were breaking. We could have lost the game if it wasn't for Ederson making some crucial saves.
I find our attacking play a bit boring to watch at the moment, but we were still treated to some great goals. Overall, to be unbeaten in the PL still, with quite a few key players out, and managing to win games like yesterday, shows we are in a good place. I have no doubt the team will click properly in the near future.
That's a very good point pal. I wouldn't say I was chucking the towel in, maybe in hindsight I've gone a bit early saying what I said. We're notoriously slow starters but like you say we're only 1 point off top spot with injuries and not having a settled starting 11 but there does seem to be this element of teams breaking on us and either scoring or nearly scoring.Honestly mate i thought better off you, it genuinely seems like the presses drip feed of negativity is finally catching up with us, i am not saying we were at our best yesterday but we got the job done against a decent fulham side who have only conceded once per game this season. Conversely liverpool are ONE point ahead of us despite having played ONE team in the top ten and still getting dodgy reffing decisions, the arse are still behind us and have looked shaky in there last two HOME games against southampton and leicester, we are still getting players back to fitness, foden aint quite on it yet, kev has been out for a few games, the new midfield is still clicking in and gelling, we have bobb to come back potentially before christmas, the january transfer window and historically we start slow anyway and always have under pep. Its 7 games in and its really disturbing how many people are chucking in the towel based on a couple of shaky performances in games which by the way we didnt lose.
I agree about throw-ins they have been doing my head in for yearsWe pose zero threat on corners, and simply have no ‘free kick specialist’
The absolute worst for me is throw-ins,for a manager that has built a team around ball retention, we must have the worst ball retention in the PL from throw-ins, either throwing the ball directly to the opposition or losing the second ball, not to mention foul throws, the stats must be quite astounding!
Luckily, Traore doesn't have any shooting boots.Just watched the highlights and Fulham played quite well. We weren't on top form and a few players were largely ineffective. A couple of nice strikes from us got the goals when needed but I'm glad Traore didn't have his finishing boots on. That second goal of theirs was diabolical from us defensively and we're going to have to tighten up at the back. Hope Kev's back soon.
We just did last Tuesday unless I missed somethingGenuinely don’t see us keeping a clean sheet in the league all season
Yep, Bernardo was nowhere near at his best yesterday ...Thought he had a stinker by his standards
Silva has a nice team in there, well drilled, can counter, can keep the ball when needed. Liked them more than i thought.Tell you what. Just watching the match now. That Fulham side will take points off more than a few, including our rivals, this season. I'd put good money on it.
Traore definitely — definitely — should have put them 2-0 up. Fast runner. Lucky that he's so shit at finishing, eh?