AshtonGreat Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 minute ago, AshtonGreat said: They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... No, next question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... No, midfield is the problem. Has been for a couple of seasons. Has never been properly addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Not as good with Bailey playing and makes a massive difference in losing Maenpaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... 49 goals in 43 games, fifth best in the division. What’s your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 No. Close thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Absolutely not, I'd take a centre half pairing of Kalas and Webster in any league. It's the players (Pack) not performing in front of them that's causing the problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... Part of the blame should go to the midfield. Thought the defence was fine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 No idea in the world why Bailey needs to be shoehorned into a winning team. Pathetic line ups from Johnson lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: They let in quite a few goals considering the god-like status they have among some people on here... The two today were both impressive. The first a screamer from Bannan ( he’s just what we need in a City shirt) another well taken goal created with a lovely dink to Joao from.....Bannan... Nothing much the City defence could do about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Noticeable that despite playing well vs WBA, Baker has not been selected since and Wright has. I thought Baker did well in that game and would be very tempted to play him, particularly if Webster is moved into midfield and Pack left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Redpool said: No, midfield is the problem. Has been for a couple of seasons. Has never been properly addressed. Its been obvious we've needed a experienced player to sit in front of the defence to close down players shooting from range or just waltzing through which happens often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 When Webster and Kalas are partnered in a back four we have looked great most of the season, it's when we go with other options that we look poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City exile 79 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: The two today were both impressive. The first a screamer from Bannan ( he’s just what we need in a City shirt) another well taken goal created with a lovely dink to Joao from.....Bannan... Nothing much the City defence could do about either. The second one could have been cleared. Sliced the clearance. Agree first one was Quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I don’t think our defence is overrated but I do think playing with an inexperienced third choice keeper has hampered our approach. I do not mean that as a criticism of O’Leary who has done really well in the circumstances but I think that is a factor in why we are now playing with five defenders on the pitch and I think the defence sit deeper to protect the keeper more. For me, keeper injuries have defined our season and, had that not happened, we’d have five or six more points on the board and be in a totally different position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just now, Fiale said: When Webster and Kalas are partnered in a back four we have looked great most of the season, it's when we go with other options that we look poor. That seems to be the best explanation. Need to revert to them two at the back in the last three games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 we need to spend a few million on a good midfield player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Welch Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 A lot of the goals we've conceded recently stem from a lack of pressure on the ball in midfield. We're missing Korey I think. Can't remember too many clear defensive errors. Inexperienced keeper doesn't help either, even though he's played well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, paul_fox said: Its been obvious we've needed a experienced player to sit in front of the defence to close down players shooting from range or just waltzing through which happens often. I’m glad someone else realises this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Kalas was outstanding today - our mom. Webster is very classy alongside him. I’m not a big fan of Bailey Wright, especially on the left side but he doesn’t get too much blame from todays game - I just don’t think he should have started. Hunt needs to be replaced imo. Not pacey enough; crossing is poor - so poor. Dasilva has a lot of promise rate him highly. Max is work in progress. He has a lot of qualities but also a number of faults. Sending him out on loan to gain experience is one thing but he needs to learn from a top flight keeper. So much of his game presently makes him look like a young Frankie, who has probably spent a lot of time working with him. Hence he makes some unbelievable instinctive saves but is suspect whenever he leaves his line. I thought that he should have done better with Bannan’s goal today. As others have mentioned, our problems are in midfield. We gave away possession today so frequently, resulting in both of their goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 The foundation of our strong defence is/was Kalas and Webster in the centre. However, it was the way that we played as a defensive unit through the team that made us a strong defensive team. As others have said, it is perhaps the midfield area that has been compromising our defensive strength recently and LJ playing Webster as a supporting defensive midfielder reinforces that view. Unfortunately trying to shore up one weakness has in turn weakened our main strength. Pack seems to have gone off the boil recently, but because he appears to be integral to whatever formation LJ puts out, LJ is loath to make a change in his position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Get Pisano back in for Derby FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Goalkeeper is problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, 77 punk said: we need to spend a few million on a good midfield player We have one his name is Korey Smith, unfortunately as you know he's been out most of the season and boy have we missed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 We had one of the best defensive records in the Championship until recently, mad how people would think that means we have a good defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I don’t think our defence is overrated but I do think playing with an inexperienced third choice keeper has hampered our approach. I do not mean that as a criticism of O’Leary who has done really well in the circumstances but I think that is a factor in why we are now playing with five defenders on the pitch and I think the defence sit deeper to protect the keeper more. For me, keeper injuries have defined our season and, had that not happened, we’d have five or six more points on the board and be in a totally different position. Agree 100% and its not O'Learys fault, think he has the makings of a good keeper but obviously not experienced for a team chasing promotion, to lose 1st and 2nd choice keepers has been a massive blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, Robbored said: The two today were both impressive. The first a screamer from Bannan ( he’s just what we need in a City shirt) another well taken goal created with a lovely dink to Joao from.....Bannan... Nothing much the City defence could do about either. Maybe not let Bannan have a free shot. We are always giving players space just outside the box and hoping to block whatever shot comes in. P.S. We. Could try and hit the target ourselves from that sort of range. Our shooting has been dire for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Fatalist said: Maybe not let Bannan have a free shot. We are always giving players space just outside the box and hoping to block whatever shot comes in. P.S. We. Could try and hit the target ourselves from that sort of range. Our shooting has been dire for months. Or clear the ball off the line for the 2nd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth red Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Young inexperienced goal keep does not help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 It’s great without O’Leary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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