OutByEaster? Posted November 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2014 Time to bring on "the fox in the box"!!! We'd be better off bringing on an actual fox. In a box. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I fully agree with the last bit, but I don't think any managers say anything different. Most managers get the best results by not overcomplicating things and confusing the players. They have to rely on the players own abilities for positioning etc. Trying to tell them to do this and that in certain situations just isn't realistic. They'll give simple instructions - 'stay tight on him', 'he always like to cut inside' etc. but advanced plays of where to stand and where to go during a particular situation in open play just doesn't get discussed. This isn't american football. Players have a split second to make a decision, you start making them hesitate while trying to remember what the boss said and you're in trouble.But there's a difference between giving lots of specific instructions/positions in different passages of play and having no plan at all. We don't seem to have an actual gameplan. That's the point I'm making (which seemed clear to everyone but you). At most, I can imagine Lambert asks them to defend well, work hard and attack down the wings. That's not good enough. All teams need instructions for movement, or they will be static and easily picked off (like we often are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Paying West Ham far too much respect here Funny how when we go forward we look threatening Come on do it more often have a go at them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Shots on target: WH: 2 AV: 3 See how shots on target mean nothing? See how many points u get with no shots on target, smarta**. To even state shots on target means nothing doesn't make any sense You can theoretically get one point each game you have 0 shots on target. And you can theoretically get 0 points with unlimited shots on target, each game. Yes, I am a smart**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2014 Maybe I just like our outfit, but I think we can get a point at least. Maybe even three if it stays scoreless for another 20 mins and they get frustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Shots on target: WH: 2 AV: 3 See how shots on target mean nothing? See how many points u get with no shots on target, smarta**. To even state shots on target means nothing doesn't make any sense Shots on target mean nothing. The goal that beat us last week wasn't a shot on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan501 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Massive 45mins for paul lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Better for us than them, we've got to hope they've blown themselves out a bit, it will put a bit of a dent in their confidence and it might help ours - the first five ir ten minutes of the second half will be important - if we get through them, we can win this. Are you serious, we have been played off the park for 95% of the half. And it's nil nil. Which team is going to feel better about that? If I was West Ham I'd be far more confident of going on to win (or at least not lose) based on the first half performance. With that in mind I'd say it was a better half for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Maybe I just like our outfit, but I think we can get a point at least. Maybe even three if it stays scoreless for another 20 mins and they get frustrated.I have to say, I do like our white kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Absolutely **** soul crushing. I watch that shower for 45 minutes, go outside for my HT cigarette only to find I haven't left myself one from last night. I'm on the verge of tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yes it is nice, shame we play shit in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Maybe I just like our outfit, but I think we can get a point at least. Maybe even three if it stays scoreless for another 20 mins and they get frustrated.I have to say, I do like our white kit.But not our chances ? Edited November 8, 2014 by AVTuco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ermie123 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Lambert's wife has asked him to get some jellied eels on the way home for the sunday roast tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Massive 45mins for paul lambertI honestly think he could lose 2 or 3 more games before Lerner actually thought about his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B94villa Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Lambert's wife has asked him to get some jellied eels on the way home for the sunday roast tomorrow Wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2014 Better for us than them, we've got to hope they've blown themselves out a bit, it will put a bit of a dent in their confidence and it might help ours - the first five ir ten minutes of the second half will be important - if we get through them, we can win this. Are you serious, we have been played off the park for 95% of the half. And it's nil nil. Which team is going to feel better about that? If I was West Ham I'd be far more confident of going on to win (or at least not lose) based on the first half performance. With that in mind I'd say it was a better half for them. They've been on a run of wins, they know they're in a false position, they aren't a top four side and they'll be wondering when the run will come to an end - they've failed to score despite playing well - towards the end of the half you could see the confidence starting to drain from them. I think that works very much in our favour. Whether that's enough is a different question, but as to who will be happier to come out second half at nil nil it'll be us. Unless you're saying we deserved more from the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 How many times does it have to be said, Grealish is not the answer. This West Ham team are big an physical and would destroy little Grealish. Best thing for him is a little gym work then we can have a look. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan but he would be good against Arsenal but not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan501 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Absolutely **** soul crushing. I watch that shower for 45 minutes, go outside for my HT cigarette only to find I haven't left myself one from last night. I'm on the verge of tears. I feel for ya buddy i did that the other week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I just read someone thinks we've played well. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2014 Oooooh. If that goes in it changes everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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