cityexile Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Adapt or die. 3-5-2 was never going to work in the Championship Maybe a little early to make that call, but playing like we are 1-0 down with a couple to go from the first whistle will always flatter to deceive. Quote Link to comment
054123 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 What has happened to make our previously solid defense so leaky all of a sudden? The defence wasnt that solid, the quality of opposition was poor and after a while our reputation preceeded us and our attacking style became a self fulfilling prophecy. Out of 11 we probably had 5 or 6 who could actually step up and compete at this level. That was it. Its been obvious for months and months and months. Sorry people, ive wanted to scream for months. 1 Quote Link to comment
YorkshireSection Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 This formation worked brilliantly last season, teams still created chances against us, however the teams we played against us didn't have the clinical players to do us any damage, we desperately need a change of plan. This pre season has really been a huge load of bollox. 1 Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Adapt or die. 3-5-2 was never going to work in the Championship Why? Quote Link to comment
Bris Red Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 There is no other system? What a ridiculous comment. . I think he means there is no other system barely with the squad we have. Everything is so geared to playing 3-5-2 we simply dont have the personnel to play other systems.. Quote Link to comment
054123 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 The standard is incomparable. Have you watched us at all this season? We look like conceding every time we lose the ball at the moment. Yes, twice. My point is you could see this happening last year. Quote Link to comment
BRISTOL86 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Why? 11 goals against (and counting) in 4 games is a start... Constantly being done on the counter attack so if we insist on sticking to a back three we need to get seriously better at defending or stop giving the ball away so cheaply as it's costing us goals in every game. Quote Link to comment
ernie goodthing Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I live in Ipswich and I have watched 8 - 12 championship games a season at Ipswich for the last 12 ish seasons. I don't think it has got better since City were last relegated. For the last couple of seasons, I would say that there are fewer really good teams and fewer really poor teams which makes for a very competitive league but where any team that can string a few results together can do well ( the Ipswich team that made last year's play offs had some really poor periods) That said, to lose 4 games out of 4 (one against a L2 team even the gas could beat) and say that the team played well but just had bad luck is pushing it a bit Quote Link to comment
spudski Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Can people remember SC saying, that he brought in players to specifically play this formation? How are you going to play 442 when we've only got one recognised CD, not including El Abd. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cotham Brow Red Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 We only went down in 2013 dont think it has changed at all.. This is football unfortunately, being on top of games and not getting the rub of the green can happen at any level. Yes you very right sir. Quote Link to comment
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 He didn't touch the Leeds player, the Leeds player pushed it past him and dived to the floor. I've watched it 20 times now and it was 100% never a penalty. So you can't blame the keeper. Yep, but AshtonGreat said "whose idea was it to sign Hamar (sic) ?" So obviously he was to blame??!! Ps: I agree with you 1 Quote Link to comment
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Sky sports news. I saw your earlier response to a similar question and edited my previous post. Thanks anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment
BRISTOL86 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 My point is you could see this happening last year. Apologies, misinterpreted what you said. It's seriously worrying how naive we look defensively. We are going to leak goals for fun. Quote Link to comment
OneManMob Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Why? The way we played it last year was crazy from a defensive point of view at times when we attacked we had 1 defender back. We just cant do that in the championship. Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 11 goals against (and counting) in 4 games is a start... Constantly being done on the counter attack so if we insist on sticking to a back three we need to get seriously better at defending or stop giving the ball away so cheaply as it's costing us goals in every game. That's mentality and ability not formation! Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 The way we played it last year was crazy from a defensive point of view at times when we attacked we had 1 defender back. We just cant do that in the championship. Again that's not the formation but mentality 1 Quote Link to comment
Portland Bill Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Anyone think Wade Elliot would come out of retirement and play as a defensive holding midfielder! We certainly seem like we need one or two experienced older heads. Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I think I might give this forum a wide berth tonight. I'm not sure I can hack it. 1 Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Only 3 games in, but MK Dons and Preston have started the season OK .......... TFR Quote Link to comment
Portland Bill Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I think I might give this forum a wide berth tonight. I'm not sure I can hack it. Agreed, the plot losers will be about later!! Quote Link to comment
MarcusX Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Game over with 35 minutes remaining? Got to agree tbh Quote Link to comment
BRISTOL86 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's mentality and ability not formation! To an extent, but you have to think that the system is used by almost no one for a reason. When you're the best team in the league by a distance it's a different proposition. Winning 5-4 is fun, losing 2 and 3 nil isn't. Quote Link to comment
OneManMob Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Again that's not the formation but mentality Much of a muchness. We cant play the way we did last year Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 To an extent, but you have to think that the system is used by almost no one for a reason. When you're the best team in the league by a distance it's a different proposition. Winning 5-4 is fun, losing 2 and 3 nil isn't. Watford managed to get promoted last season using it and weren't the best team in the league on paper Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 City fans fighting amongst themselves in Ayteo according to Twitter Quote Link to comment
WhistleHappy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Agard on, so we'll have a bit of movement and endeavour up front. Blimey when did we sign Morse? Quote Link to comment
WhistleHappy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 City fans fighting amongst themselves in Ayteo according to Twitter COYR's ...... Quote Link to comment
milo1111 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Leeds are average and they havent even broken sweat. So worrying.... Quote Link to comment
spudski Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Have we got any fans their...all I can here is Leeds. Leeds commentary taking piss outs SC and fans. Not very complimentary about team performance either. Quote Link to comment
OneManMob Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Watford managed to get promoted last season using it and weren't the best team in the league on paper A much much better team than ours though Quote Link to comment
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