nta786 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Sounds like a library. Agreed Clasie's orbit shot brought about a bit of noise tho
Saint_clark Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 We do seem to be sitting off which must be the tactic. Does seem very risky though to allow City to dominate the ball under no pressure. They are more than good enough to make chances. Always do in the first half - conserves energy and allows us to continually improve our performance after halftime right up to the end of the game. Look at how many of our goals have been scored in the second half this season.
Lighthouse Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Redmond and Tadic causing them problems. Austin a bit quiet, I feel.
5string Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Always do in the first half - conserves energy and allows us to continually improve our performance after halftime right up to the end of the game. Look at how many of our goals have been scored in the second half this season. Wasn't there some stat the other day about how many 0-0 half time scores we've had recently?
verlaine1979 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Near post corners statistically result in the most goals so I can always understand going for that. I think it's tactically smart actually. Extra forward player means our weakened fullback positions won't be able to get forward as much, leaving our 3 attackers to get past 2 DM and 3 CBs. I agree - based purely on our attacking so far this season, City have no reason to play this one particularly conservatively, especially when most of the talent in their squad is up front.
Lighthouse Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 You reckon that was a cross Cracking defensive clearance TBF.
nta786 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Redmond wasn't offside even if he didn't score....
Saint_clark Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Redmond and Tadic causing them problems. Austin a bit quiet, I feel. But he's been in some good positions with no defenders near him when Tadic has wasted crosses from out wide. Something to keep tabs on.
Patrick Bateman Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 This is quite dull ... but made worse by the fact there is no noise at all from the crowd ... zzzz We can take this, a nice break in the second half.
Lighthouse Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 That would easily have been yellow if it was one of our players.
5string Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 No yellow for that? Surprised Clatts didn't go for the celebrity decision. It's been a quiet game, he needs to inject some star quality.
Lighthouse Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Create composure and tenacity from Redmond.
Patrick Bateman Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 This is quite dull ... but made worse by the fact there is no noise at all from the crowd ... zzzz We can take this, a nice break in the second half. Or a Stones error (again)
nta786 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 We just need to keep it like this till half time at least- if game ended like this now omg- will wet the bed EDIT: crap
Saint_clark Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Hopefully Sam McQueen learns from that. Pathetic freekick to give away.
Edmonton Saint Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Poor defending. Let off by an offside flag.
nta786 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Oh it isnt a goal hahaha wtf happened someone explain?
5string Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Hmmm, not great from that free kick. Before that, we managed to turn a good potential attack into defence. Less of that, please. Oh, no goal???
Plastic Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Poor defending. Let off by an offside flag. Omg only just noticed this!
JakkoUK Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Wait what? That wasn't a goal?.. stuff it. I'm not gunna question it.
mrfahaji Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 I was watching the replay thinking "how can that guy in the middle not be offside? Stupid rule, and typical that once again we get nothing at this ground..."
5string Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Aguero offside going for the initial header, before ball went in. Correct decision, but.... phew!
ToreSF Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 We are crying out for a midfielder who can shoot.
striker Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 I'm in a bar in Twickenham and didn't realize it's still 1-0.
5string Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Quite frustrating when we get an attack going, turn sideways, then back a bit, sideways, back some more.... momentum gone. We need to take more risks up front. I know it's early-ish in the game still, but come on! Take some chances.
Saint_clark Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Putting my critical hat on, I think Forster should have been coming out for that ball.
angelman Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 The support at my kid's matches makes more noise than this.
Viking Saint Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 I'm in a bar in Twickenham and didn't realize it's still 1-0. Which one??
Lighthouse Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Putting my critical hat on, I think Forster should have been coming out for that ball. I tried looking fir someone to blame and came to the conclusion it was just a belting ball in from KDB. Perfect height, pace and far enough away from the 'keeper.
verlaine1979 Posted 23 October, 2016 Posted 23 October, 2016 Quite frustrating when we get an attack going, turn sideways, then back a bit, sideways, back some more.... momentum gone. We need to take more risks up front. I know it's early-isa in the game still, but come on! Take some chances. Yup, we had a great break brewing down the left just before their disallowed equaliser. If I'm not mistaken, the usual suspect was responsible for the decision to pick a high percentage ball into midfield rather than the riskier ball down the line, and as a result we handed possession back and almost gave up the lead. It doesn't even make a lot of sense - I'd much rather lose the ball near city's corner flag than on the centre circle.
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