The Original OTIB Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Dunkley got his 4th (foot) and 5th (head) of the season as Weimann got his 5th (and also has 2 assists which is good going). We've spread the goals around (a plus) but so little aerial threat from our central defenders. Is it perhaps because we often favour the near post delivery or is it just because they are pretty timid in front of goal (compared to Flint and his win the ball at all costs approach). Evidently, having the additional threat (+ goals) from CB is very desirable. Surely we can improve this, or is it another area where we are frequently outmuscled? As an aside, our head coach bemoaned our lack of height yesterday, yet Rowe was frequently marking Moore = bonkers. Even when Baker was on him, he outdid the former, which too often happens + gave rise to the first goal. Baker really has problems when players move at set pieces rather than stay static. A very big weakness in his game. Even lost Dunkley for the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Some scoring midfielders would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 We don't have the height that we used to have in the team, especially in the defence. Flint and Webster at 6'5 and 6'2 compared to Moore, Williams and Kalas who are all only 6 ft. Baker bit bigger at 6'2 but not the same aerial threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, GlastonburyRed said: Some scoring midfielders would be nice. 4 goals so far from midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: We don't have the height that we used to have in the team, especially in the defence. Flint and Webster at 6'5 and 6'2 compared to Moore, Williams and Kalas who are all only 6 ft. Baker bit bigger at 6'2 but not the same aerial threat. Height isn't an issue, desire, bravery and timing certainly is. From Steve Bruce to Sergio Ramos, many are around the 6 ft mark but get loads of goals. If you can win headers in your own box, you can win them in the oppositions box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Height isn't an issue, desire, bravery and timing certainly is. From Steve Bruce to Sergio Ramos, many are around the 6 ft mark but get loads of goals. If you can win headers in your own box, you can win them in the oppositions box. Height is a huge factor. A 6 ft defender can have as much desire to win a header as he wants but he will likely be beaten by a CB who can reach 6'7 with a moderate jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Height is a huge factor. A 6 ft defender can have as much desire to win a header as he wants but he will likely be beaten by a CB who can reach 6'7 with a moderate jump. Go take a look at the top scoring defenders of all time. Barely one above 6ft among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Go take a look at the top scoring defenders of all time. Barely one above 6ft among them. That's due to a magnitude of reasons, mainly because they're some of the best defenders of all time. Relevant to this situation and city height is obviously a big factor in CB's scoring goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: That's due to a magnitude of reasons, mainly because they're some of the best defenders of all time. Relevant to this situation and city height is obviously a big factor in CB's scoring goals. I think you are making excuses for our back line as well as making too many assumptions about height. 6ft is clearly enough to get up and attack the ball. Rather than go in circles, I'll leave it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: I think you are making excuses for our back line as well as making too many assumptions about height. 6ft is clearly enough to get up and attack the ball. Rather than go in circles, I'll leave it there. No that's not what I'm doing, think you've misunderstood my point. Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: No that's not what I'm doing, think you've misunderstood my point. Good idea. Misunderstood height as a factor? Not when 6ft is the base, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, The Original OTIB said: I think you are making excuses for our back line as well as making too many assumptions about height. 6ft is clearly enough to get up and attack the ball. Rather than go in circles, I'll leave it there. Talking about height in terms of jumping to head thd ball is hardly making excuses. Just because 6ft is tall for most people doesn't mean it is for a CB and that height becomes irrelevant and 5"inches isn't going to make a differencet. By the same logic a 5'7" forward should be able to get up and attack the ball against our CB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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