TRO Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, wilko154 said: We really didn't, we lost the game in defence yesterday. We were poor in midfield once Buendia and Luiz had gone off; but the game was lost due to our inability to defend. Ramsey came on for Buendia after he asked to come off, realistically our only other option was Sanson. Ramsey was always going to get the nod, he's made a stupid mistake but he will know that. We did lose the game because of our inability to defend on the day....spot on. but EVERY player has to be able to defend, it has to be in their armoury, as EVERY player has to be able to attack....we have too many players who can only do, one or the other, well. at times like this, its because the team can't defend a lead. In Jacobs case, he has to learn. Edited October 17, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I partially disagree. Our defence were poor but they were put under unnecessary pressure by our total surrender of the midfield in the last twenty minutes. It should have been addressed in the summer. It was our most important purchase and we ignored it. Not sure 'ignored it' is the right phrase as we clearly did want to sign a top quality midfielder but it didn't come off. Not sure how far down our list of targets we got before deciding using what we have got was better value than signing someone who isn't really that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, sharkyvilla said: Not sure 'ignored it' is the right phrase as we clearly did want to sign a top quality midfielder but it didn't come off. Not sure how far down our list of targets we got before deciding using what we have got was better value than signing someone who isn't really that great. There are loads of midfielders that would have been a big upgrade on what we have, were attainable and would have provided better balance to our team. I’m actually glad we didn’t sign JWP. We can do much better for less of an outlay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Great strike. He’s been absolutely desperate to score for us, he’s probably a bit gutted about the circumstances it came in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Pleased for the kid. One highlight from an utterly dark night. Even though he is not ready to be playing as often as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I'd start him again against West Ham, need his energy against Rice and Soucek. The goal will be big for his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Excellent goal. I think he is better off the bench though at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I've been desperate for him to score all season, bit gutted it's had to come in a game like this. Super finish though, very pleased for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Really pleased he's broken his duck - and a cracking finish. He actually made a big difference coming on to join in with the pressing too. Worked a couple of times, and that was probably the only times we pressed effectively in the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hopefully that finish gives him some confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On a shit night what a great goal for the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Watkins should have reacted to his scuffed shot too, could have been a goal plus assist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 A great moment for the lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: Watkins should have reacted to his scuffed shot too, could have been a goal plus assist. Caught on his heels as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Deserves for that goal to be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 He seems to ghost into goal scoring positions. Hopefully now he's got the taste he'll get a few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: I'd start him again against West Ham, need his energy against Rice and Soucek. The goal will be big for his confidence. I don't think its just his energy. He can control a football, which is one-up on what Buendia can do at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 hours ago, LondonLax said: A great moment for the lad Just a shame in was on the back of such a woeful, team performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: Watkins should have reacted to his scuffed shot too, could have been a goal plus assist. I'm surprised Watkins reacted to the whistle at kick - off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Was a lovely finish, such a shame that his first goal came in that debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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