LondonBristolian Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I know that you weren’t asking me but I enjoyed Holdens last 5 games on 19/20 and the early season stuff. Saw method, purpose, etc. Injuries didn’t help, but having talked about principles and all that, he went away from them very quickly and ended up reverting to LJ type changes. I was disappointed by him when he did that. I'd agree with this. To be fair to Holden, I think there was an element of bad luck. The formation we started the season with suited the personnel down to the ground but injuries to Mawson and Weimann in successive games took away two of the key elements in making that formation work. Then, after a bit of trial and error, Holden found a 4-3-3 that worked briefly. But COD, who was key to that formation, then got injured too. But I completely agree that he then really reverted to mix and match selections and I think that was when the perils of appointing an inexperienced manager really showed. Holden just didn't have the experience, tactical acumen or maybe confidence in his own instincts to manage an extraordinary injury crisis and everything fell apart. I feel and hope the difference this season - beyond fitness - will not be so much how well our Plan A Works but more the manager's ability to adapt and make changes when things go against us with injuries and form. Obviously there is a nagging concern in that Pearson didn't manage to do that at the end of last season but I think/hope that part of that is because we had a team without the fitness levels to play how Pearson wanted and that, with this season's pre-season, they'll be much better equipped to respond to what Pearson asks for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Gonna miss this one. Managed to sneak in watching the earlier one, but the rain has broken, so Fistral it is. DUDE! Remember the Fistral in the long hot summer of '76! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Nice quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 30 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: I know it shouldn't but 2 left footed centre backs brings me out in a cold sweat. Brings back memories of Fontaine / Nyatanga back in the day. Your concern is not uncommon but it's strange that often nobody minds two right footed CBs. As someone who worked hard to become two footed (with the pushing of my sports teachers) but never going to be good enough to enter the pro game, it rankles with me that all league professionals are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Interesting that Owura Edwards has not been involved except 15 minutes against Celtic. Maybe he's got a knock Might be going out on loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 First game in an actual stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 COD misses that if he's not off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Atkinson got it stuck under his feet then, and booted it in to touch.. something Taylor Moore wouldn't have done, and would've probably lost it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Cod left, Weimann right, Palmer off of Martin? Or something different? Baker right? James left of King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Cod left, Weimann right, Palmer off of Martin? Or something different? Baker right? James left of King? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 £2.50, high quality video, balanced commentary, good camera work, commentators well researched. remind me how City have charged £10 for RobinsTV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Marco the red said: How are we playing? Solid, few creative passes, 'good' as far as pre seasons go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Henry said: £2.50, high quality video, balanced commentary, good camera work, commentators well researched. remind me how City have charged £10 for RobinsTV? Agreed - far better commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Brilliant pressing from Weimann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, Red Army 75 said: Brilliant pressing from Weimann and Palmer closing down his options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 If this was O'Dowda's chance to impress he's having a bit of a mare! Clumsy. losing the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marco the red said: Sounds like typical O Dowda. Yes...sadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Atkinson and Baker have switched sides now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, eardun said: Atkinson and Baker have switched sides now They're playing for Plymouth..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, Bar BS3 said: They're playing for Plymouth..? I knew I’d get that! No right and left - but switched back again now. Atkinson took a bit of a knock as well and looked shaky on their chance so hope ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, Red Exile said: If this was O'Dowda's chance to impress he's having a bit of a mare! Clumsy. losing the ball. 12 minutes ago, Marco the red said: Sounds like typical O Dowda. 7 minutes ago, Red Exile said: Yes...sadly! looks like we have this years whipping boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, frenchred said: looks like we have this years whipping boy Only this years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 27, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Lucky to be level, Argyle two great chances One put wide the other Bentley rescuing a mistake from Atkinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 43 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Interesting that Owura Edwards has not been involved except 15 minutes against Celtic. Maybe he's got a knock Gregor has not mentioned he’s injured, maybe he’s on trial somewhere for a loan move but it’s unwraps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 minute ago, redpole said: Gregor has not mentioned he’s injured, maybe he’s on trial somewhere for a loan move but it’s unwraps? your confusing gregor with someone who has inside info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, frenchred said: looks like we have this years whipping boy just telling like it is...I quite like him...he's not playing well tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Not to bad . Lot of possession without really creating much . Impressed with Argyle TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Crying out for movement like the Plymouth forwards. They look very sharp, us not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Quite a good half imo. Look a lot more comfortable in the middle. Just need that attacking edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Only pre season but bloody heck!!! What was that half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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