OliOTIB Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thought he was superb, even if you don't include the two goals (gotta be there to score them!) thought the freedom the 433 gave him allowed him to actually have a go at the backline. Looked a completely different player to the one we saw in the reverse fixture 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Where did he play at Oxford? CM was one position, did he play RW/RM? I know RWB seemed to be quite a new position for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Didn’t think it was a great performance from him, and the two back post tap ins don’t hide that. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 gets into good positions, just wish he would get his crosses in, always blocked first man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 For me: Right-hand side (Tanner + Sykes) = solid/industrious/dependable Left-hand side (Pring+Semenyo) = flair/physicality/game-changing creativity A nicely complimented balance today IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Where did he play at Oxford? CM was one position, did he play RW/RM? I know RWB seemed to be quite a new position for him. CAM a lot to start with, then more RW, then towards end of his time at Oxford, at RWB. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, Davefevs said: CAM a lot to start with, then more RW, then towards end of his time at Oxford, at RWB. Really? I’m sure OTIB told me RWB was a new position for me when he was playing there at the start of this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) I don't see how anyone could think he was poor, the work he went through was excellent, I didn't think his crossing was too bad, @Davefevsprobably give us stats on that, but he used a variety of passes to get the ball into the box and made a couple of driving runs into the area too, one got us a free kick on the edge of the box. To me the tap ins were his reward for getting into areas that Weimann doesn't seem to be getting into as a often this season. Edited January 15, 2023 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolsch Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Great game yesterday and he looked at home in that position. I think defensively he could have helped Zak and George out more on a couple of occasions but that will come the more we play that formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 hours ago, James54De said: Didn’t think it was a great performance from him, and the two back post tap ins don’t hide that. Being in the right place at the right time can’t be ignored. Two vital goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Where did he play at Oxford? CM was one position, did he play RW/RM? I know RWB seemed to be quite a new position for him. Transfermarkt is brilliant for this sort of stuff, not only gives appearances split between starts & sub, but position & assists. 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: CAM a lot to start with, then more RW, then towards end of his time at Oxford, at RWB. LM a bit too, think he said in his interview after signing he played in “7 or 8” different positions last season. With a smaller squad I think his versatility was a factor in us signing him, along with being out of contract & affordable wages. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Reminds me of Martyn Woolford. Edited January 15, 2023 by Vidal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Vidal said: Reminds me of Martyn Woolford. What you mean one good game in three years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Vidal said: Reminds me of Martyn Woolford. Oh god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 9 hours ago, James54De said: Didn’t think it was a great performance from him, and the two back post tap ins don’t hide that. Score two goals and you don’t have to do a great deal else imo! Tap-ins are just as much a goal as a thirty yard volley remember. Worked hard in defence too helping Tanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: What you mean one good game in three years? Pretty much. 24 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: Other than being blonde and playing wide I can't see any similarities. Woolford was all running and terrible technique, sykes is a lot tidier on the ball and a hell of a lot more clever in his movements. As others have said, Good performance but the end product needs to improve. Would love to see a heat map of his positions yesterday within that 433. You’ve just named 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 He did ok. Really was getting frustrated by his crosses though, continuously getting blocked when in acres of space. Can't fault his work ethic at all though and the 2 goals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Vidal said: Reminds me of Martyn Woolford. What a horrible memory to bring up on a Sunday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 9 hours ago, marcofisher said: Really? I’m sure OTIB told me RWB was a new position for me when he was playing there at the start of this season! Nope, Oxford switched to a back 3 last season and he moved to RWB. (or were you being sarcastic?) FWIW when he was playing no10 pre-season, he did get interviewed and say it was a different “position” but the wording he used was more relevant to being asked to play that position differently, e.g. lots of runs forward, looking to roll his man, etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 I thought Sykes played well yesterday. It was good to see him in an attacking role and he caused Brum problems throughout the game, and got into the right positions for his goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Nope, Oxford switched to a back 3 last season and he moved to RWB. (or were you being sarcastic?) FWIW when he was playing no10 pre-season, he did get interviewed and say it was a different “position” but the wording he used was more relevant to being asked to play that position differently, e.g. lots of runs forward, looking to roll his man, etc. Maybe slightly, but I was not aware that he had experience of playing there in the past! It’s not like OTIB to not tell the truth! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Here’s a thought. If we keep this formation when Weimann returns, where does he play? Appreciate it’s a squad game and selection varies for a variety of reasons game to game, but this formation worked a treat (and IMO made us look a lot more dangerous), yet I can’t believe Pearson would leave him out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, steveybadger said: Here’s a thought. If we keep this formation when Weimann returns, where does he play? Appreciate it’s a squad game and selection varies for a variety of reasons game to game, but this formation worked a treat (and IMO made us look a lot more dangerous), yet I can’t believe Pearson would leave him out? On the right for Sykes, which admittedly isn’t his best position. Or behind the striker in a more offensive set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Vidal said: Reminds me of Martyn Woolford. Steve Cooper’s love child . One for the ladies . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Steve Cooper’s love child . One for the ladies . I wonder what you search to get this on pornhub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thought he was good, did actually think despite the two goals he wasn’t as good as Wells or Semenyo. Would like to see more of him there though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 29 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Maybe slightly, but I was not aware that he had experience of playing there in the past! It’s not like OTIB to not tell the truth! As Paul Weller sang “read between the lines and you’ll find the truth”!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: As Paul Weller sang “read between the lines and you’ll find the truth”!!! But is that what he really meant........................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, marcofisher said: On the right for Sykes, which admittedly isn’t his best position. Or behind the striker in a more offensive set up. See I think after yesterday Sykes has to play there - we had so much more cutting edge I thought. So yes behind the striker but which of the midfield 3 do you leave out? If Scott goes it’s less of a problem but until then… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 If it wasn’t for the 2 goals he’d have probably ranked as a 6/10 for me. Countless times he failed to deliver when in a good crossing position. Including one where he just passed it out of play! I may be wrong but I also think it was his poor decision which lead to their penalty, where I think he made a sloppy error which then resulted in their attack. I swear he probably looks really good in training, where they use dummies or manikins - he probably delivers an amazing cross. Problem is, when you’re up against an actual opponent, the defender has the ability to move a little bit and maybe even stick out a leg to block a cross. Sykes simply doesn’t work himself the extra half yard of space to whip the cross beyond the full back. 2 goals - brilliant. And well done. Workrate - very good. Keep it up. Quality on the ball and delivery of cross - very poor. Sorry. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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