Mr X Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Football is a game of fine margins, why do we take such unnecessary risks in front of our own goal? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, Toussaint said: Some of that is the way we set up Very true The set up Lego is hanging his hat on is terrible 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 3 minutes ago, egg said: But, but, but, it's Stephens who must be dropped. Or something. Yes, that’s correct. Stephens has been here years and has shown himself to be a substandard Premier League player. THB is playing his third PL game for us and clearly needs a bit of time to adjust. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 3-4 chances Brentford have had now that should have been goals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Smallbone and Aribo really don't offer anything do they? Attacking, defending... anonymous. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Yuri with some great defending so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Refs a bit eager with his cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDog07 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 We’re on for another 0 in the goals column. Thanks Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Walking football going backwards, Brentford nick the ball and miss again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Smallbone not up to it at this level 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 THB is having another 'mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, BotleySaint said: 3-4 chances Brentford have had now that should have been goals. I wouldn't say any of them were sitters. Aribo's header off the bar was a clearer chance than anything they have created so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Following an all too familiar pattern so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Smallbone and Aribo really don't offer anything do they? Attacking, defending... anonymous. I’m amazed they both started, personally. Especially after Les and Fred were taken off after 60 minutes against Cardiff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Frankly, this is utter crap. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Smallbone and Aribo really don't offer anything do they? Attacking, defending... anonymous. Both utter shite so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 We’re all over the place. Stupid. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Not offering any out balls in the midfield. Defence therefore a bit brittle under any press, which happens when we see no passes on and drop back. Long passes defeat MartinBall, yet we are playing them, and just giving Brentford control. Brentfort look stronger and pacier at this level. There was one lovely pick up and through ball splitting the midfield. Shame it was for Brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Formation change please RM! It's clear they will score soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 This game is crying out for Big Les and Fernandes to give a bit more bite and creativity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Smallbone and Aribo really don't offer anything do they? Attacking, defending... anonymous. They are not of the required standard, I don’t think they’ll retain their places as the new players bed in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Would love a chance on goal, maybe a shot on target. Am I being greedy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madge Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Feck me… we shouldn’t be playing out from the back because at this level we are not good enough.. smallbone is a passenger thus far. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, Toussaint said: They are not of the required standard, I don’t think they’ll retain their places as the new players bed in. They bedded in enough on Wednesday for me, showed levels these two aren't capable of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 BBD can only be described as "industrial" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Jesus Smallbone is horrendous, isn't he? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 There may have been a reason Burnley didn't want to purchase THB for the Prem League... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Nice pressure from us there. They;ve also picked up a silly yellow. That was Downes running through. We can only hope Les and Fernandes are bought as starters. Having 3 versatile midfielders will make such a difference to us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 We've been ok at times that's the annoying thing but then we shoot ourselves in the foot by insisting on dilly dalying in or own area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Hopper said: This game is crying out for Big Les and Fernandes to give a bit more bite and creativity. Nah,they have to learn Russball-you know,giving the ball away constantly, being off the pace,playing very slowly etc etc. Once they've mastered that they mat get a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I'm bored... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Saint NL said: BBD can only be described as "industrial" And he’s still hugging the left touchline. Ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, saintant said: Nah,they have to learn Russball-you know,giving the ball away constantly, being off the pace,playing very slowly etc etc. Once they've mastered that they mat get a chance. Yeah they only looked good against Cardiff because they were playing their natural game. Won't be long until that's coached out of them though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: There may have been a reason Burnley didn't want to purchase THB for the Prem League... 🙄🤦🏼♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 7 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Smallbone out of his depth - game is passing him by. Yep I've previously said he's deserved his chance after his performances last season but he's clearly Championship standard. His speed of thought isn't quick enough. He needs to be a squad player with Les, Fernandes, Dibling and even Lallana all waiting in the wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) 1 minute ago, saintant said: Nah,they have to learn Russball-you know,giving the ball away constantly, being off the pace,playing very slowly etc etc. Once they've mastered that they mat get a chance. We have put players straight in though. I remember Holgate...ah...bad example... Edited August 31 by Holmes_and_Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Well from what I've seen so far, this is pretty bad, we can barely get over the half way line. Let's not forget, this is not City, United, Arsenal or Chelsea, this is Brentford...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GDog07 said: We’re on for another 0 in the goals column. Thanks Russ. Fuxsakes carry on with this level of attacking threat and we struggle to hit 20 goals this season. Edited August 31 by stknowle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, saintant said: Nah,they have to learn Russball-you know,giving the ball away constantly, being off the pace,playing very slowly etc etc. Once they've mastered that they mat get a chance. RM would sit De Brunye, Haaland, and Van Dijk until he'd taught them how to play properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I think it's only 0-0 because mbeumo is having a nightmare so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Kami Doyle scores for Exeter. Ex-Academy prospect we lost to Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, Saint_clark said: 🙄🤦🏼♂️ They did have one of the best CB's of his generation as Manager as well 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 There’s no forward play skill - just same old same old and that’s because we’re too wide and no skill to get past an opponent. Midfield poor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 How for the life of me is Aribo and Smallbone on the pitch when there is much more quality sat on the bench, defies logic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Jesus Smallbone is horrendous, isn't he? He's just too limp and casual. He got away with it at times in the Chsp, but he can't at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Poor header? Was it Stephens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Decent corner and Stephens heads over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, Saint Fan CaM said: There’s no forward play skill - just same old same old and that’s because we’re too wide and no skill to get past an opponent. Midfield poor. Yep. We're remarkably predictable. KWP is our only player who has that skill to beat a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Much better from Aribo there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Another Russ masterclass in picking a side and setting them up to dominate a game.. The newbies must be sat on the bench wondering how they'll ever be good enough to get in this superb side. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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