There for the taking

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Originally Posted by tommopie8

This was my worry too but hopefully the defeat last Thursday means we come out firing against Colchester and can carry it into a strong start against Tranmere.

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We need to come out firing for 90 minutes, and not just for 45 minutes.. This has been the trend for some while now. Also, what is worrying when SM makes his substitutions around the 65th min, we seem to concede a goal shortly after..

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Originally Posted by durhampie

We need to come out firing for 90 minutes, and not just for 45 minutes.. This has been the trend for some while now. Also, what is worrying when SM makes his substitutions around the 65th min, we seem to concede a goal shortly after..

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It does look like w concede a lot from 75mins+ which can show a lack of depth or lack of tactical knowledge to deal with a opposition getting hold of games.

I'd like to see a bigger breakdown of goals conceded and subs made.

Obviously performing well and for 90 mins every game is unrealistic but without doubt we suffer from one good half, one poor all season long. The struggling clubs don?t even manage one good half hence the league position.

I honestly think if we can play well for 70 mins we win almost every game. A tough ask but we have to improve on the current 45/50 mins.

I suspect the drop off especially after substitutions has a lot to do with our constant level of injuries and lack of squad depth as a result. It is rare we can make a sub to improve things around the 65/70min mark usually just to rest legs or add energy rather than quality

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Originally Posted by caj85

It does look like w concede a lot from 75mins+ which can show a lack of depth or lack of tactical knowledge to deal with a opposition getting hold of games.

I'd like to see a bigger breakdown of goals conceded and subs made.

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I got intrigued and delved into this a bit.

We've conceded more goals in the 0-15 minute segment than any other 15minute segment. We've won 6 points after the 75th minute and lost 4 points.

So my original post above doesn't ring true.

We've scored the most goals in the 15-30 segment.

We seem to be making a habit of conceding after making subs recently.

For me subbing the two attacking midfielders (front 2 of the box) at the same time is a problem. With our high press this leaves us vulnerable across the whole width of the field until they are tuned into the game.

If you sub a wing back and front midfielder you have only one side to cover until they're up to speed. Or do one midfielder at a time 5 or 10 mins apart If you're not changing wingbacks.

Undoubtedly there for the taking. Injuries and Maynard?s inadequate game management against anyone with a pulse may well scupper it for us though.

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Originally Posted by Boomerangpie

Obviously performing well and for 90 mins every game is unrealistic but without doubt we suffer from one good half, one poor all season long. The struggling clubs don?t even manage one good half hence the league position.

I honestly think if we can play well for 70 mins we win almost every game. A tough ask but we have to improve on the current 45/50 mins.

I suspect the drop off especially after substitutions has a lot to do with our constant level of injuries and lack of squad depth as a result. It is rare we can make a sub to improve things around the 65/70min mark usually just to rest legs or add energy rather than quality

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The drop off in form is because the wrong substitutions were made...

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Originally Posted by durhampie

The drop off in form is because the wrong substitutions were made...

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When was the drop off in form? Back in late November early December?

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Originally Posted by Boomerangpie

When was the drop off in form? Back in late November early December?

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I'm refering to our second half performances....When the wrong players are brought off..

I feel Notts lack the consistency for an automatic place. Hopefully I'm wrong.