by Silver Fox » 01 Nov 2014 18:21
by John Madejski's Wallet » 01 Nov 2014 18:23
by 3points » 01 Nov 2014 18:27
by leon » 01 Nov 2014 18:29
3points Still think a big part of the problem is that we're playing 4-2-4 (in reality) with neither full back getting any protection. This is an Adkins tactical issue which can be solved.
Obita was POTS, but he had the massively experienced Mcanuff playing in front of him. Despite his detractors, Jobi worked his socks off every game. McCleary and Kebe are both defensively better than Blackman and Mackie
Do people still think Gorkss was crap? On balance, I think he made Pearce a better player and was underrated in keeping the defence organised.
by P!ssed Off » 01 Nov 2014 18:33
Ian Royal Checked four sides starting defences today now. Only two players with less than 40 caps at this level or higher out of 16. They played in different sides. I think that's a large enough sample to leave it as reasonably demonstrated that our defence is not only younger than the others, it's also got more inexperienced players in it. I think ~40 games is a reasonable yardstick.
by genome » 01 Nov 2014 18:54
by Berry » 01 Nov 2014 19:00
by Kitsondinho » 01 Nov 2014 19:28
by Hoop Blah » 01 Nov 2014 19:42
P!ssed OffIan Royal Checked four sides starting defences today now. Only two players with less than 40 caps at this level or higher out of 16. They played in different sides. I think that's a large enough sample to leave it as reasonably demonstrated that our defence is not only younger than the others, it's also got more inexperienced players in it. I think ~40 games is a reasonable yardstick.
Here's a sample size of 4 teams for you:
Wigan vs Fulham:
Rob Kiernan, James Tavernier
Nikolai Bodurov*, Kostas Stafylidis, Elsad Zverotic*
Blackpool vs Ipswich:
Charles Dunne, Donervon Daniels, Jeffrey Rentmeister*
Tyrone Mings.
4 teams. 9/16 defenders with less than 40 caps at this level or higher.
* If you try and tell me that the Belgian, Swiss or Bulgarian top flights are on equal footing with the Championship, you're a bigger fool than I thought.
by Mr.Swainey » 01 Nov 2014 19:49
by Faithful Son » 01 Nov 2014 20:24
genome At what point do we start looking over our shoulders? Could we be in trouble?
by marlowuk » 01 Nov 2014 20:27
Kitsondinho Just got back home from Ewood. 3 points I feel that came out of it......
by loyalroyal4life » 01 Nov 2014 20:51
Lacoste Well, beaten by a well coached, well organised unit playing for their manager and fans.
We had spells however Blackburn never really looked panicked. Poor coaching leading to very poor defending all game had us beaten here. Adkins has had a long time to get us looking more solid and he has failed. Yes we have had injuries but you don't always need to change the players to sure up the defence, you can change things tactically. Poor signings made as well.
Wrong team started the game and I think time is seriously running out for Adkins.
Two big games coming up.
Going to the pub!!
by AirRaidSiren » 01 Nov 2014 21:21
loyalroyal4lifeLacoste Well, beaten by a well coached, well organised unit playing for their manager and fans.
We had spells however Blackburn never really looked panicked. Poor coaching leading to very poor defending all game had us beaten here. Adkins has had a long time to get us looking more solid and he has failed. Yes we have had injuries but you don't always need to change the players to sure up the defence, you can change things tactically. Poor signings made as well.
Wrong team started the game and I think time is seriously running out for Adkins.
Two big games coming up.
Going to the pub!!
Head and nail in that first sentence, our players DO NOT want to play for Adkins!!!
by JIM » 01 Nov 2014 21:47
by Royal Rother » 01 Nov 2014 22:28
AirRaidSirenloyalroyal4lifeLacoste Well, beaten by a well coached, well organised unit playing for their manager and fans.
We had spells however Blackburn never really looked panicked. Poor coaching leading to very poor defending all game had us beaten here. Adkins has had a long time to get us looking more solid and he has failed. Yes we have had injuries but you don't always need to change the players to sure up the defence, you can change things tactically. Poor signings made as well.
Wrong team started the game and I think time is seriously running out for Adkins.
Two big games coming up.
Going to the pub!!
Head and nail in that first sentence, our players DO NOT want to play for Adkins!!!
What a crock of shit.
I remember well HNA'ers/fans alike saying the same when we went through a bad patch with McDermott.
No need to panic. Far too much high expectations this season.
What a bunch of oxf*rd drama queens on this board
by peterroyal76 » 01 Nov 2014 23:04
by Lower West » 01 Nov 2014 23:21
by genome » 01 Nov 2014 23:23
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