AshtonGreat Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMRobin Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? No. It's the quarter final of the carabao league cup against manures reserves, not the champions league final. I'd be disappointed if that even crossed the players minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 22 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? In short, no. The game will act as a catalyst to ensure we finish in the top 10. Regardless of the result, Lee Johnson should use it to insure belief and conviction from his team. We then need to strengthen at Christamas, gel in the new year and go up as clear runners up behind champions Burton. Flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, WSMRobin said: No. It's the quarter final of the carabao league cup against manures reserves, not the champions league final. I'd be disappointed if that even crossed the players minds Well, we've already seen players tweeting their excitement, and even Johnson made a corny reference to inviting Jose Mourinho into his office. Add the fervour among fans and the unprecedented ticketing policies, and I think there's every chance it'll affect the players. Plus, we've seen it happen plenty of times before, where cup giant-killers have ended up doing not so well in their own leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well you could look at it the other way, players wil need to play out of their skin in order to be considered to play in one of the biggest game of their careers thus far. If someone is jumping out of tackles and not putting in as much effort, LJ will see that and drop them as punishment. That should be the players motivation, play well and earn your start against Man United.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Or maybe the fact that the media have noticed us, never good, far better to stay off the radar. Also too many injuries and a young squad lacking depth in experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? I honestly think, for all that went wrong last night, one thing the players did not lack was the commitment, effort and willingness to throw themselves at the ball. I think the players know promotion is the real prize at stake and I cannot imagine them letting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Maybe need to remind the players that playing well in the league is the best way to ensure we play teams like Manchester week in week out, and not just in the occasional cup games against weakened sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Since the draw was made we’ve won 3, drew 1 & lost 1. People need to get a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChris Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 A cup run didn't stop Lincoln gaining promotion last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? Nah, we were just shite last night, it happens sometimes!! If repeated then it’s time to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Nah, we were just shite last night, it happens sometimes!! If repeated then it’s time to worry. We weren't great against Sheffield Wednesday either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: We weren't great against Sheffield Wednesday either... One guy posted on here how class we were at Sheff Wed when all reports elsewhere said it was dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: We weren't great against Sheffield Wednesday either... Really? I thought it was a game we were well in control of. We had the better chances we could have grabbed the decisive goal on another day, much like Preston did last night. We’re not going to win every game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, tinman85 said: One guy posted on here how class we were at Sheff Wed when all reports elsewhere said it was dire. Has LJ got an OTIB account? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: It bothers me that the closer we get to one of the biggest games in the club's history, the less focused the players will become on the nitty-gritty of the league. Dare I say it, we might even see players pulling out of tackles so that they don't get injured and miss out on their chance to play in the big match. Legitimate worry? I think it is a legitimate worry , or potential for any side in our position , but I don't see it relevant atm ( But could become so in the couple of weeks before The cup game). and think last night and our blank end product around the box at Wednesday is much more to do with the way we play and the International Break Weve met two of the worst sides we could on return from breaks - Burton and Preston What to do with your squadis a difficult call ,- I see from social media that, understandably LJ seems to like giving the players some down time. , if you don't ,and have them in training all the time it would look crazy if in February we look jaded and tired , a difficult balance and call Whether it's the balance during the break or simple 'match sharpness' but it looks as though it may affect us - We are a side that looks to be at our best and need a rhythm and be sharp and slick and I think the break doesn't do us any favours in this respect and the opponents post break havnt helped I have said in recent weeks I that I feared players playing not fully fit and our long term injuries and reduced options may catcn up with us and I think we've done well to get some recent results with far from a first choice 11 It will be interesting to see if we can regain our rhythm in the next 2 or 3 games but they look tough and the injury situation looks worse by the day So we may have to steel ourselves for a sticky patch But they have surprised me this season when I've feared similar so (I just wonder whether all the factors may finally catch us a bit in the coming weeks) Really annoying and IMHO we can't make any accurate judgements with the depleted squad - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinheadface Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Surely our players should step up leading up to man utd game if they want to be selected to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Scotty Murray Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have the same concerns but it is too early to say. We had a worrying defeat at home to Leeds and then bounced back really well. One defeat is no concern, how we react to it will tell us whether the players are distracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, WSMRobin said: No. It's the quarter final of the carabao league cup against manures reserves, not the champions league final. I'd be disappointed if that even crossed the players minds I love how some keep going on about how it will only be Man United reserves like we'd of never heard of the players in their second string side. It'll be the likes of Shaw, Herrera & Martial.. yes they'll have youngsters but it'll be a strong outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: We weren't great against Sheffield Wednesday either... There’s a difference between being not great and battling to a 0-0 at a decent side and being utterly abysmal from start to finish!! Last night we were the latter. The concern for me is other sides will park the bus, waste time from minute 1 etc. and we need a better plan than playing 90 backwards and sideways passes culminating in our whole back four just smashing it up to Djuric and hoping for the best. PNE, to be fair, cut out the space that Reid likes to operate in and let us go Long first half. They outsmarted us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I would think after last night a lot of the players will want/need to be raising their game for the chance of playing Utd in a few weeks so should have a positive affect. It’s after the Utd game which is more of a concern once the circus has left town (assuming we lose to Utd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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