Why do we keep loosing in extra time

[Kal]

Form guide has us joint bottom with Brentford.

[Marat18]

May be it is due to the gameplan that we have for the last 10-20 minutes - break on a counter and seal the victory. So, it should be like 2-3 passes to the goal

But the players are so exausted, that they cant run. It just doesnt work. And instead of quick counter we just give away possesion after couple of passes within a minute.

If you remember Villa game - it worked there, but hasnt since

[toonviking]

Its because our midfield dont work. Then we have to it deep. If not, it will be like again Forest, Everton or Luton.

Its hard to make a midfield out of one player.

[Zippity]

Form guide has us joint bottom with Brentford.

I'm actually surprised there's anyone on a run as bad as us.

[PhoneymcRingRing]

It’s quite simple really we’ve been playing with a squad of about 13 players for months now, we’ve no one to bring on after 70mins, when players fatigue it’s now just physical it’s mental too, it’s hard to keep full concentration.

I actually think Howe doing a great job under these circumstances, the players aren’t giving up or making excuses. We just need to get players back, we need a 1st 11 and at least 3 to come on. If we can get that and with 1 match a week we can go on a run.

[tinostongue]

Because our midfield is shoite.

Longstaff and Miley cant put in pressure like Joelinton and Tonali. They can run but thats it.

Not optimal for young Miley, playing week in and week out. Hopefully hes learning, and not burning out.

They’re not Shiite, they need to concentrate and Longstaff Ned’s to stop moaning at the ref and get on with the bleeding game!
Miles shouldn’t be playing as much as he is but needs must.

[Zippity]

It’s quite simple really we’ve been playing with a squad of about 13 players for months now, we’ve no one to bring on after 70mins, when players fatigue it’s now just physical it’s mental too, it’s hard to keep full concentration.

I actually think Howe doing a great job under these circumstances, the players aren’t giving up or making excuses. We just need to get players back, we need a 1st 11 and at least 3 to come on. If we can get that and with 1 match a week we can go on a run.

Absolutely bang on that, Phoney. ⭐👍

[5under1and]

This has got to be looked at how long do the board give Howe
When he was at Bournemouth he had the same problems and was sacked
It’s it him ( I hope not) ie the way he trains and plays them

[ex_pat_magpie]

It’s quite simple really we’ve been playing with a squad of about 13 players for months now, we’ve no one to bring on after 70mins, when players fatigue it’s now just physical it’s mental too, it’s hard to keep full concentration.

I actually think Howe doing a great job under these circumstances, the players aren’t giving up or making excuses. We just need to get players back, we need a 1st 11 and at least 3 to come on. If we can get that and with 1 match a week we can go on a run.

This sums up totally the extent of the bad run we have been on these last few weeks.

You only have to look back to when EH had a full, or near full squad to play with, we were a match for any team in the world.

As well as the horrendous injuries to deal with the other point I feel is the vast quality difference in our best starting eleven and the fringe players in the squad. You only have to look at the likes of Citeh to see that. Any fringe player they have to field is a top quality first team player with any one else.

The only good thing about the situation is that neither Eddie nor the team are moaning about it or even using the situation as an excuse.

Because of the ethics and the built in team spirit they are all getting on with things and making the very best of a very bad situation.

In fact I would venture to say that without the injury dilemma we would be comfortably within striking situation of the top league positions.

It will take us about 5/6 transfer windows to catch up with this, as well as a lot of "Fair Play" juggling.

[Jammy89]

It’s quite simple really we’ve been playing with a squad of about 13 players for months now, we’ve no one to bring on after 70mins, when players fatigue it’s now just physical it’s mental too, it’s hard to keep full concentration.

I actually think Howe doing a great job under these circumstances, the players aren’t giving up or making excuses. We just need to get players back, we need a 1st 11 and at least 3 to come on. If we can get that and with 1 match a week we can go on a run.

Well said.

100% correct.