Aston_Villan4 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, kidlewis said: He’s far misplaced a free header for a throw, passed the ball out of play, hoofing the ball when he had an easy pass to Targett. said for ages now he’s not at the same level as Konsa imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Keener window-cleaner said: It was the same at Everton, first when Baily came on that we started creating anything. I disagree. It wasn't clear cut chances but we still played well against Everton. And Bailey didn't change the formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Time to go 4-2-3-1 again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheAuthority Posted October 3, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Spoony said: Surprised there’s so much negativity in here. New to a VT match thread? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 With this formation you need a midfielder pushing on, I don't know if that is meant to be Mcginn or Ramsey. You also need big input from the wing backs, as good as Cash and Targett are, they are full backs at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 When Watkins is not running the channel he looks very average. Not a natural striker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 3, 2021 I think we've been poor, particularly in the middle 25 minutes of the half, but we've not been too far off them. We're a threat from set pieces, but we have to be careful not to fall into the Stoke mindset of being a team that's only about set pieces - there are plenty of ball players out there and we need to be much better with the ball. Interesting to see us using the three at the back to allow Mings the opportunity to go hunting - particularly early on when he was taking the ball off Moura in Spurs half. Interesting to see what Dean does here in terms of changes either in personnel or pattern - Ramsey on a booking is a bit of a worry and I think bringing Nakamba on and freeing Doug to play a little higher with McGinn might help us keep the ball. Neither of the front two have really threatened, but Ings has done some superb defensive work tracking their fullback. We're still in it and I think their confidence is thin enough that an equaliser might see them fold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Thought we were the better team for the first 20 mins but then credit to Spurs they improved once Son started taking the game by the scruff of the neck and suddenly we forgot how to play football. We've been utterly shocking after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, maqroll said: How lame is it that Spurs FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 McGinn back to his giving the ball away, miscontrolling at the worst possible moments Watkins had been poor. we need a better second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Spoony said: Surprised there’s so much negativity in here. We’ve been playing ok just need to sharpen up in the final third. This really hasn't been OK at all. I don't think Spurs have played that well either, but we've been poor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I get why he stuck with the same team after last week. However, I’m this needs changing at half time. I know we will likely wait until 60 mins but Spurs may have scored a couple more by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, Spoony said: Surprised there’s so much negativity in here. We’ve been playing ok just need to sharpen up in the final third. 'Just' ! I agree with your prognosis - but not sure the fix is that easy. Watkins sees more of the ball - but his finishing is terrible at the mo. Ings would probably bury the chances - but doesn't seem to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: no. It never looked like a partnership and so its proving. Watkins seems to need an age to tee himself up for a shot - and Ings isn't getting the ball. Both good players but weve nullified both of them. It has to be one or the other. How? Watkins should have scored twice last week and we've caused endless problems for Chelsea and United. Too many have decided what they want before and now won't give things a chance. Even when it's working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, hippo said: no. It never looked like a partnership and so its proving. Watkins seems to need an age to tee himself up for a shot - and Ings isn't getting the ball. Both good players but weve nullified both of them. It has to be one or the other. i suppose 2 x strikers on the pitch can have problems with chances, when we have zero creative players on the pitch. All we seem to do is hoof it down the channels and hope for the best, and thats not the first time i have said that this season. I dunno, i just cant believe we have players like Buendia and Traore on the bench (and Bailey injured), but we put none of them in the starting 11 when available, i just dont get it, i really dont. Its like we are playing anti football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Both teams have been poor imo, awful game to watch. If we can get an early goal second half we can still win this. We need to massively step it up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, MaVilla said: i suppose 2 x strikers on the pitch can have problems with chances, when we have zero creative players on the pitch. All we seem to do is hoof it down the channels and hope for the best, and thats not the first time i have said that this season. I dunno, i just cant believe we have players like Buendia and Traore on the bench (and Bailey injured), but we put none of them in the starting 11 when available, i just dont get it, i really dont. Its like we are playing anti football. Was it anti football against Chelsea and Man U? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Meh. 4-3-3 and 4-5-1 are the kryptonite of 3-5-2 I'd go 3-4-3 or back to the 4-3-3 to get some control. Poor goal to concede. Hoiberg totally free, Kane was totally free outside him too. Other than that been a choppy bitty game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spoony said: Surprised there’s so much negativity in here. We’ve been playing ok just need to sharpen up in the final third. I’m all for criticizing the insane amount of negativity that too many express on this board but after the first 5 minutes it really did become dreadful. Couldn’t make a pass, couldn’t hold on to the ball, standing around during the goal, no real threat going forward… it’s been awhile since I’ve seen them play this bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Spurs were very good in the middle part of the first half - pressed well, passed and moved well and we struggled with the talent, particularly Son. The issue we have with this formation is the lack of creative players on the ball in the final third. Plenty of that on the bench, though. Game is far from over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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