Confidence.

[jordan12rhodes]

The reason we play direct I think is because we lack it. A few results go our way and some goals scored, then perhaps the football will improve.

[alfinyalcabo]

Perhaps..

[robinrover]

I feel its because we lack talent centrally that's why we resort to long ball
akpan good at breaking play up but a useless at passing
Evans headless chicken most of the time
Guthrie enjoys warming the treatment table
so with the above options our 2 centre backs favour bypassing them altogether
if someone signs for us with that touch of quality to pick a pass then things will change.

[needle]

Like Allerdyce , its just Lamberts prefered option and favoured style of play . Puts me to sleep .

[jordan12rhodes]

I think Lambert believes its all about confidence. No sign at all he'll be bringing in any midfielder.

[Howie5o]

I think Lambert believes its all about confidence. No sign at all he'll be bringing in any midfielder.

Til summer IMO .

All about seeing the season out. Hes seen enough that this lot not as good as he probably thought. Mid season transfer window well known as a panic buy window.Summer we ll do our business.

[Howie5o]

Like Allerdyce , its just Lamberts prefered option and favoured style of play . Puts me to sleep .

No other option available at the mo Needle.

When was the last time you saw us actually play someone in one on one in the last three years ? Indicative of the squad hes inherited not down to his own playing style.

[needle]

Bowyer had the team playing better , more attractive football with just as good a results ratio (almost) , which would have got better as the season progressed . We would not have gone up , but also would not have gone down . Right now Lambert has to improve us or we just could be relegated .

[jordan12rhodes]

Corry Evans was a regular in a promoted hull city team, so he must have something about him. He needs a run without being dropped after one below par display.

[AucklandRover]

Bowyer had the team playing better , more attractive football with just as good a results ratio (almost) , which would have got better as the season progressed . We would not have gone up , but also would not have gone down . Right now Lambert has to improve us or we just could be relegated .

Like you, Needle, I am a bit anxious. I agree that we were playing better and creating more chances under Bowyer, but I am hoping Howie is right that this is just a transition-period. As you say, though, we have to survive first!
I agree totally with JR/Saxo about the business of "confidence". I think it is often overlooked how important it is. I reckon Marshall and Evans are prime examples. When a few things go right, they start to look much more comfortable on the ball. At other times, they appear anxious just to "get rid", as quickly as possible.
I am still a bit mystified that PL has continued the pattern of signing forwards.
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