Huddersfield (A) Post Match Thread

Great result. Poor performance, especially first half, but all that matters is the three points.

Cracking goals from Raheem and Leroy and a lovely cushioned header from Sergio to set up Sané's. Also, it was great to see Kevin play the full 90 minutes.

MotM: Leroy.
 
This was so easy a win that it felt like a friendly or practice match. Once the third went in, we just concentrated on not expending any energy, and avoiding injuries.

Still slightly worrying that several players were so poor (especially Walker & KDB) but I think/hope that they'll raise their games when required.
KDB needs a handful of games under his belt, Walker probably wouldnt be playing if we had a left back, maybe when Mendy is back Danilo will get some games at right back.
 
Walker is really beginning to worry me now...two examples from the game. Could have been sent off with a stupid tackle and in the last minute the winger just strolled past him when they almost scored. Against the top teams in the CL he will have to dramatically improve his performances.
I’ve never rated him as a footballer. Wasn’t that pleased when we signed him as I always thought we exploited him when we played Spurs.

His athleticism really surprised me last season though and it highlighted how we’d just had a load of old men playing at full back for us for far too long before him (same for Mendy on the other side).

Walker’s pace, strength and his short passing get him in our team. But anytime he has to think about anything or cross the ball his deficiencies are highlighted massively. His concentration flits in and out very often as well. But his athleticism gets him out of many situations to make up for those deficiencies so it ends up not really being a problem.
 
We can't afford to play like we did first half, full stop, imo.

This was probably the only team who wouldn't take advantage & last season, even they would have made us pay, possibly today if Mooy had played.
Agreed, when we are at our worst we seem to let teams playing badly drag us down to a sloppy walking pace. Gundogan is probably the most susceptible to this and if the other team then steps it up even a bit we struggle to get back up to speed.

Luckily Huddersfield are genuinely shit and have no higher gear to step up to
 
Probably comes naturally.

But tbf it's so tight on replay that the lino got it right, well actually got it right by not guessing, as Sterling was blocking his vision so he couldn't give it without cheating.
What I also noticed is that marriner was so far behind to come to conclusion that the tackle was inch perfect but not to sure about the Lino’s position but I’m positive he was keeping up with Raza pace.
 
Agreed, when we are at our worst we seem to let teams playing badly drag us down to a sloppy walking pace. Gundogan is probably the most susceptible to this and if the other team then steps it up even a bit we struggle to get back up to speed.

Luckily Huddersfield are genuinely shit and have no higher gear to step up to

Exactly right
 

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