It does say something about how the impact our subs are having, Andrew, when in our two most recent matches the blonde bombshell is the one having the most impact--TBF, while he hasn't scored, Bamford has looked more on his game of late--granted, the bar is waaaay down low, but still, credit where due.andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:10 pm The problem with making subs is that our replacements haven't shown great form. They can't be fully trusted yet.
Gruev, Anthony, Gnonto haven't done well when they've started. Bamford still hasn't scored. Defence looks less assured when its not Strujik AND Rodon.
All our replacements have only been reliable for short periods.
Firpo might have been a good sub if available
Spence would have improved us, but it seems Farke doesn't want to risk him yet unless he has to
So ... like you, I was happy with the timing of the subs and would have been more nervous in a tough game like this if we'd made them earlier. Next week - 3 games in 7 days - it will be interesting to see how Farke manages game time
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Anyone know where Paul's disappeared to, not seen him for a while, i enjoy his input.AcrossThePondAsh wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:12 pm It does say something about how the impact our subs are having, Andrew, when in our two most recent matches the blonde bombshell is the one having the most impact--TBF, while he hasn't scored, Bamford has looked more on his game of late--granted, the bar is waaaay down low, but still, credit where due.
Did that twatty Kemo upset him at all ?
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Late reply but a very good point Kenny, easy to get carried away in the moment and want us to sit back a bit when winning but I do want us to play on the front foot, we are back as if the Marsch season never happened and it’s immensely enjoyable! Hopefully it takes us up but tempted to say who cares.Kennyb41 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:30 pm As much as i see where you're coming from WR, please appreciate the game and how both teams are playing it, you just can't have it all pal, they themselves are also lacking in departments, that's the nature of both teams set ups and flair
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Their wicked glancing header from a well whipped in corner finds the roof of the net at about 100mph.AcrossThePondAsh wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:12 pm It does say something about how the impact our subs are having, Andrew, when in our two most recent matches the blonde bombshell is the one having the most impact--TBF, while he hasn't scored, Bamford has looked more on his game of late--granted, the bar is waaaay down low, but still, credit where due.
PB had to go looking for his, not so wickedly whipped in corner of ours and try and generate some direction and more power on it, unfortunately, and him like their player not having eyes in the back of his head, he's got to hope it flies in a direction not near the keeper and find the far corner.
PB's found the keeper.
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Couldn't disagree more .. they've all played well when they've had the chanceandrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:10 pm The problem with making subs is that our replacements haven't shown great form. They can't be fully trusted yet.
Gruev, Anthony, Gnonto haven't done well when they've started. Bamford still hasn't scored. Defence looks less assured when its not Strujik AND Rodon.
All our replacements have only been reliable for short periods.
Firpo might have been a good sub if available
Spence would have improved us, but it seems Farke doesn't want to risk him yet unless he has to
So ... like you, I was happy with the timing of the subs and would have been more nervous in a tough game like this if we'd made them earlier. Next week - 3 games in 7 days - it will be interesting to see how Farke manages game time
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We are two games in from an international break - whilst the fixture list gets congested this time of year, the modern game has every advantage in terms of infrastructure, training, dietary, physio etc.
I am sure most players can breeze three games a week these days, even if the pace of the game has increased.
I am sure most players can breeze three games a week these days, even if the pace of the game has increased.
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I said when they've startedThe Subhuman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:20 pm Couldn't disagree more .. they've all played well when they've had the chance
Last time they all started was against Stoke. All 3 were poor.
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Gruev. warm up game. I gave Gnonto a 7 IIRC as I think I did Anthony.. All about game time..andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:00 pm I said when they've started
Last time they all started was against Stoke. All 3 were poor.
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They were that good huh?The Subhuman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:59 pm Gruev. warm up game. I gave Gnonto a 7 IIRC as I think I did Anthony.. All about game time..
Yet none have started a game since. Not even in a 3 game week.
I'm not saying they can't fulfill a role. Especially unfair to assess that given their limited time. With a couple of games any could probably be a consistent starter. But they're not at that point.
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Without impacting the score in the main.The Subhuman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:20 pm Couldn't disagree more .. they've all played well when they've had the chance
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Some great shots of our twin titans heading the ball home!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZIgKTrlYw
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZIgKTrlYw
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