Engvall’s Splinter

Just now, TomF said:

Who do you drop tho?  

I reckon Conway will make way for a “rest”. 

Fair play to Nige the dinosaur once again. 

Ifs and buts I know but if we’d of held out Saturday and took our chances at Wigan. Even took a deserved point at Hull ! We look a much better outfit than we have for a long time. It’s not comfortable viewing as it’s City but it’s getting there. 

Viva Semenyo

Intensity has dropped right off here. 

3 minutes ago, billywedlock said:

Scott had no one to pass to . I know the moment you are referring to . They cut inside to block passing angles , and JD and Sykes had gone too far forward too soon . Scott had no clear options . Partly their good work to cut out passing lines and our boys a little too eager . Credit to Scott , no panic , did not launch it , played it back to safety and we kept the ball . 

Agreed. He actually gave Conway a rocket for his lack of movement on that occasion. 

I really enjoy the hunger this side has in trying to win the ball back as a group as a quick as possible. 

Good start from us minus the final ball in the main. In their half the majority of the 30 mins. Great header. 

8 minutes ago, Tafkarmlf said:

We're not really in this, it's like a training game. Like Huddersfields blackout kit

Not in it? 

3 minutes ago, Simon79 said:

Was Massengo poor against Blackpool? Genuine question? Other than possibly that decision, happy with that line up. COYR 

Poor, no. Below par, yes. 

4 hours ago, Simon bristol said:

I agree, he hasnt done anything wrong, but leaving like that leaves a bitter after taste. We just need to secure a sell on clause if he does go! Its a shame too cause the supporter base in general have really taken to him and to wind his contract down like that kinda throws that back in peoples faces.

 Wind his contract down or honour it? 

1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Pring is a better LB than DaSilva and every time the ball goes anywhere near Zak Vyner it gives me the collywobbles.

It would be nice to have Semenyeo for 90 minutes, but I guess he's not quite ready for that yet, however a very dangerous forward for us to have on the bench.

I think Massengo is probably worth his place for the sheer effort he is putting in at the moment even if he is just trying to put himself in the shop window.

Tommy Conway has surprised me this season and looks an interesting prospect, but Nahki Wells still isn't giving 100% in my opinion.

I was wondering whether we could switch Andi Weimann and Alex Scott at various stages of the game to confuse the opposition and also switch the two forwards from left to right occasionally to see which is working best to add to the confusion.

Plenty of options on the bench now for when fresh legs are needed or to tweak the formation later in the game.

Prediction: Robins 2 Terriers 0

Can I ask re the Wells comment, what gives you that impression? 

I don’t know what the stats were in the last 20 minutes but I wouldn’t say it was a “disaster” as you reference it @headhunter  I thought we were still dangerous and had our fair share of the ball towards the end of the game. A disaster for me would’ve been losing the game 4-3. 

Barton’s post game interview  
 

Perhaps he’s one of those where when they are your manager you love him but my word what a patronising t***er he is. Would love to hear Cotterills response. 

23 minutes ago, 1team said:

Should have won that today. It wasn't just the horrible defensive mistake we had good chances. Successful teams are more clinical. They were terrified of Semenyo when he came on so why not use that? Hopefully Massengo was substituted to stop any last minute offers, James and Williams are not mobile or creative and invite pressure. Scott is not a right wing back and should be in the middle. But we have the makings of something very positive and will only improve and I am sure we are doing much better than many thought. 

Substituted for the purpose of avoiding last minute offers ? Didn’t think he was at the races for the 45 he was on. 

Disappointing end. Point on the road though. 

Vyner? It was a hospital pass given to him!

Just now, Engvall’s Splinter said:

Interesting you say Wells as neither forward have had a look in as yet. 

Famous last words

2 minutes ago, Spike said:

Another poor pass that almost cost us a goal. 

I'm wondering if at half time taking Wells off and moving Weimann into his position, Scott into Weimanns position and having Wilson come come on play wingback would not be a good shout. Scott would be more comfortable in the middle, Wilson would be looking to show and Weimann would probably be happier in a position where he gets more opportunities? 

Interesting you say Wells as neither forward have had a look in as yet. 

Awful defensive header from Vyner. 

2 minutes ago, Spike said:

This is painful to watch, creating good chances and missing them and then giving away very easy opportunities. 

I’ve seen us play a lot more painful to be honest. 

Bollocks

Great football. 

Keep hearing of Tommy Blackwell. Sounds promising. 

5 hours ago, Monkeh said:

The problem at United run deep, and while the owners are shit, they aren't the route course of the problem,

Poor transfer policy is, or more to the point lack of transfer policy,

Take Ronaldo, great player but he doesn't fit in at United he doesn't work hard enough,

Take the midfield, they have too many similar players and not enough battlers,

They've spent loads on players, funded provided to them by the owners, they just haven't spent well

Interesting as I’d say that’s all Fred and McTominay are. I’d say they need some quality.