Originally Posted by
lukcour
Appreciate that it was our first serious pre season game. Thought O`Riordan was excellent. Liked the way he was marshalling the defence. In the first 20 minutes Adebisi showed a big improvement.. Went in the ticket office, the shop, and the admin. no teamsheet. In the second half 15 looked levely then wit. hin 10 minutes he faded. Thought BSD had a good solid display. If we fail to get a new CB perhaps O`Riordan and BSD for first league game. Too early for Billington. Think that Long will be important for us this season. He is a player who can make things happen.
The midfield, oh dear. Start to believe they think football is a no contact sport. They allow opponents to make 20 yard runs totally unchallenged. Do not press, close down, or challenge. Burtons first goal was down to the midfield.
I had hoped that for a new season there would have been an improvement in our tactics and competitiveness but it was the same old. The supporters round me were moaning about it. TBH if LB, KL, and the multitude of coaches insist on playing this seriously outdated form of football their future in the professional game is bleak. They should put in a ton of overtime and study DVD`s of City, Arsenal, Newcastle. Liverpool, and some of the unfashionable teams like Brentford, Burnley, Luton. and if they do not come away realising that their mode of play is completely outdated then they do not belong in football. I do believe we supporters are entitled to better.
Have to say I was shocked on Sunday when LB said he was pleased with the performance. It was so poor.
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