StefanAVFC Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Even against Bristol City we were inconsistent. Great first half where we should have been out of sight then a dreadful 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 6, 2016 Moderator Share Posted September 6, 2016 It's probably a slight reach on my part, but I wonder if the poor 2nd half is because in some way they feel they didn't get what they deserved in the first half. Meaning if our new strikeforce can actually take their chances early on we might keep the spring in our step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I believe in RDM and i will still believe in him even if we finish mid table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I expect results to improve from now on. The transfer window has closed and the squad is starting to settle and blend together, we should have a team that understands each other for two halves of a game instead of just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted September 6, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2016 36 minutes ago, BOF said: It's probably a slight reach on my part, but I wonder if the poor 2nd half is because in some way they feel they didn't get what they deserved in the first half. Meaning if our new strikeforce can actually take their chances early on we might keep the spring in our step. I think there could be an element of that. There's been a few games this season where we should have been 3 or 4 up at half time, but fail to capitalise on chances. Assuming a couple of those chances gets put away now, we should be okay come the second half of games. More importantly, the opposition won't feel like they are in the game as much so their mentality will change too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 8 hours ago, BOF said: It's probably a slight reach on my part, but I wonder if the poor 2nd half is because in some way they feel they didn't get what they deserved in the first half. Meaning if our new strikeforce can actually take their chances early on we might keep the spring in our step. You could well be right.....but alternatively, I'm more for growing in to the game as opposed to coming out all guns blazing. I think that way you take more control of the game. Its like playing your cards tight to your chest. You wear the opposition down gradually and then strike, leaving them little energy for a comeback. Its just getting back that winning mentality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 People seem to underestimate just how tough a job RDM took on when he started here, and he's done more than I thought he would have since joining. Let's be honest, if we'd have not been sold, still had Eric Black and still had the same old face on the pitch we wouldn't have won a game yet. It's not a magical fix, it's not something you can click your fingers at and set right. It's a long term project to turn the clubs fortunes around, on the pitch and back stage in the board room/offices/staff recruitment etc... I'm liking what I'm seeing and I for one will be giving RDM the time he deserves to make us great again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It's getting rather farcical to be honest. Another first half domination where we fail to put the game out of sight, and a second half of pure ineptitude at the back and stupid goals conceded. This team is not set up well enough, the midfield is totally all over the place in terms of positioning and balance. We're paying for not signing the requisite quality in midfield and we are paying for not signing a good keeper, one has cost us 4 goals and Bunn just cost us another soft goal today. I'd personally give RDM to the end of the month to turn this around, if he doesn't then he should be sacked, it is simply not good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 As a former midfielder he really should understand the importance of having a midfield. Second thought; have we really balanced the squad right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 it looks like the stories were true, Terry, Drogba, Lampard and Cech ran that dressing room and won Champions League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Starting to think RDM is the problem Results need to change fast or he needs to go On paper we should be smashing this division yet were looking more likely to go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I don't think he's the man to get us promotion. Seems a bit clueless. 2-1 up with 10 minutes to go? Yeah let's persist with a one-man midfield. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Need to start winning games. Can't see him lasting long if this continues Tony doesn't seem the type to wait around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 An absolute **** chancer. All the money in the world in a joke of a league and we arent even in the top half. So obviously going to be sacked before Xmas. Horrific manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Spent more than Real Madrid but we are struggling in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 seriously doubting his competency so far. A winning run is needed very soon, if we don't get back to back wins by November as a minimum, I can see Xia getting rid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: It's getting rather farcical to be honest. Another first half domination where we fail to put the game out of sight, and a second half of pure ineptitude at the back and stupid goals conceded. This team is not set up well enough, the midfield is totally all over the place in terms of positioning and balance. We're paying for not signing the requisite quality in midfield and we are paying for not signing a good keeper, one has cost us 4 goals and Bunn just cost us another soft goal today. I'd personally give RDM to the end of the month to turn this around, if he doesn't then he should be sacked, it is simply not good enough. Actually I wouldn't give him that long . Poor manager is obvious poor manager. He can go now for me I just hope Clarke remains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Failing to properly address the midfield situation in the summer will be his (our) undoing. Even with Jedinak and Tish fit it lacks creativity ans quality. As for him persisting with a 1 man midfield when trying to close down a game... Yeah not great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 11, 2016 Moderator Share Posted September 11, 2016 I'm really struggling to see any impact RDM is having in the job. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 No midfield protection. Abysmal goalkeepers. Spent money in the wrong areas and are way behind blues who have spent **** all. Team totally imbalanced. Whoever thought Gardner, Westwood, Tshibola, Jedinak was a good idea for a set of midfielders needs a slap. We have no centre back cover ropey full backs especially on the right hand side and about 7 forwards. This squad is a total mess. I hope Xia has deep pockets cause we wil be out of the premier league for a very long time. This season will be another car crash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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