MotoMkali Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, pete101 said: We just look so strong with Konsa at right back , of course he is not gonna be as dangerous going forward but think the defensive stability out weighs that Cash isn't dangerous going forward either. I'm happy to trade cash's 2 goal contributions a season for some extra aerial presence and defence (that being said Konsas lack of forward passing and ball carrying at times is a worry). Plus last time he played full back he put in some tasty balls vs spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withnail Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, KMitch said: Refresh your stream. It fixed my issues. Yeppers. That worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, TomC said: Pretty dull half. I'm glad I didn't go to Orlando to watch that. (Also glad I didn't have to put up with Florida summertime weather.) Diego much better and Kamara a little better than their poor performances last time. Konsa plays RB much differently than Cash but can get the job done. I see no urgent need to buy a RB. (Of course, if the right one came available...) JPB is going to force his way into plans. Nice assist from Digne. Tielemans and Buendia quiet. (See below.) Pau too. Olsen had one stray pass but improved. I don't want to judge him on 45 minutes, but Archer didn't seem very composed. He certainly shouldn't be our penalty taker. JPB seems more confident. Fulham are a frustrating team to play against. They hold possession well and swarm you in midfield with 7 players near the ball. Buendia in particular did not get much space. I think we need to try switching the field quickly in the second half. There's plenty of space on the opposite side if you can move it fast enough. In regards to tielemans and Buendia being quiet I also think this is largely because Pau has been so timid in terms of not demanding to receive the ball from Carlos. So every time the ball goes forward it's either going right or it's going to Kamara And if it does go to Buendia or tielemans it's with their backs facing goal. Has Pau even passed the ball to digne once today? Getting it into digne will force their midfield into rotation which creates gaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Should be a better 2nd half.. Better players to come on and…. Diaby!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted July 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, pete101 said: We just look so strong with Konsa at right back , of course he is not gonna be as dangerous going forward but think the defensive stability out weighs that Definitely offers a certain stable sort of approach for us, and it's really great to have that in our defensive portfolio. I suppose Emery will use Konsa when he's the right fit vs. a given opposition -- horses for courses, etc. I just hope he gets enough game time to keep him sharpened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, MotoMkali said: Cash isn't dangerous going forward either. I'm happy to trade cash's 2 goal contributions a season for some extra aerial presence and defence (that being said Konsas lack of forward passing and ball carrying at times is a worry). Plus last time he played full back he put in some tasty balls vs spurs. Ya even in that half he could have put us in front from that corner early on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Marka Ragnos said: Let's beat this tinpot club. Weird comment - they're London's oldest professional club and two-time title winners. Best away day in the top flight too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Expect us to dismantle this lot now with the players who are going to come on… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: In regards to tielemans and Buendia being quiet I also think this is largely because Pau has been so timid in terms of not demanding to receive the ball from Carlos. So every time the ball goes forward it's either going right or it's going to Kamara And if it does go to Buendia or tielemans it's with their backs facing goal. Has Pau even passed the ball to digne once today? Getting it into digne will force their midfield into rotation which creates gaps. That makes sense. It's the left side that has been mostly quiet, and the one good attack on the left came through Digne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I think we need to go easy on Archer. It's massive shoes he's attempting to fill, and he's not the same type of player as Ollie. He also needs help. That being said, i think Duran offers more strength and presence. We need to be patient with Archer though, he may also have some nerves, as it's big for him as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted July 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 27, 2023 Cash and Diaby makes sense, too. Diaby needs a speedy workhorse behind him to help him stab forward and inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just seen that big daddy Wes is in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Think they’ve shown our goal about 20 times on replay on the stream 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Kamara's ball to Archer when he won the penalty was a beauty! And Torres and Diego Carlos both have good passing ranges which means that with the likes of Luiz and Buendia too we have a bunch of players who could unlock a tight defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantholtgolazo Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, KMitch said: Refresh your stream. It fixed my issues. Thank you, now I can get back to complaining about the commentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, stewiek2 said: Just seen that big daddy Wes is in the house. Thought he was going Watford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 A lady in the crowd was sipping on a can of Stella…she must be a brummie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I think we need to go easy on Archer. It's massive shoes he's attempting to fill, and he's not the same type of player as Ollie. He also needs help. That being said, i think Duran offers more strength and presence. We need to be patient with Archer though, he may also have some nerves, as it's big for him as well. It's tough really, because while it makes sense to be patient with young players, if he is going to be Ollie's backup, he needs to be held to a similar standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted July 27, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2023 I think we've learned three things: We do need a right back - Konsa has given it a go, but he's looked uncomfortable throughout and it's made it difficult for us to develop play from the right hand side. I'm not sure Archer works in this system - he's not physical enough for it - he's not strong enough to hold off an athletic centreback nor quick enough to outrun one - he's a fox in the box striker - he wins four yard races by a yard, but by the time he's gone ten he's a yard behind. He needs a partner I think in order to prosper. Doug is important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: Cash isn't dangerous going forward either. I'm happy to trade cash's 2 goal contributions a season for some extra aerial presence and defence (that being said Konsas lack of forward passing and ball carrying at times is a worry). Plus last time he played full back he put in some tasty balls vs spurs. Cash is actually quite good at progressing the ball. It's the last ball that he lacks. Konsa vs. Cash at right back is going to be a tactical decision. I can see using Cash when we need more in attack, Konsa when we're defending a lead. (Assuming, of course, that we aren't using Konsa at CB.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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