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Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:09 pm
by Dark Cloud
superdimitri wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:58 pm
It's frustrating how we can hold up against the best pretty well but throw away games, or don't turn up when it matters.
And if we do go down it will because we've done exactly this all season and it's so, so unlike us.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:10 pm
by SGr
Tall Paul wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:07 pm
Think about the win at Everton instead.
Sure thing chief.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:11 pm
by superdimitri
Dark Cloud wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:09 pm
And if we do go down it will because we've done exactly this all season and it's so, so unlike us.
Yup. There are some similarities to our first season up with Dyche. Aston Villa at home comes to mind. Should have won that game.
Luckily for us we still have time to turn it round. It's up to us to make sure we're not that usual one team that gets dragged into relegation.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:13 pm
by Stalbansclaret
We were 1-1 at Old Trafford with 7 minutes or whatever left and looking solid. Changing things to bring Vydra on earlier in the game sounds good in terms of Fantasy football, because of course he would've rocketed in the inner with the change having no impact on or solidity, but in the real world I don't think any manager would have done it.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:14 pm
by SGr
Stalbansclaret wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:13 pm
We were 1-1 at Old Trafford with 7 minutes or whatever left and looking solid. Changing things to bring Vydra on earlier in the game sounds good in terms of Fantasy football, because of course he would've rocketed in the inner with the change having no impact on or solidity, but in the real world I don't think any manager would have done it.
Agree with this. Vydra benched was to be an impact sub. He’s not a player you bring on to see a game out.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:19 pm
by jtv
tarkys_ears wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:52 pm
Can anyone explain how cavani isn't offside?
The ball was played across so not a forward pass
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:19 pm
by CleggHall
An excellent spirited performance, well-organised and a pity we couldn’t hold on. Play like this for rest of the season and we will be safe.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm
by Dark Cloud
Despite him looking really good recently and making us into more of an offensive threat, I had no problem whatsoever with SD benching Vydra to go 4-5-1 for this match. It seemed eminently sensible to me and tbh Dyche should do it more in the particularly difficult away games imo. It wasn't far off working, but unfortunately when it goes wrong so close to the end, it means it's all a bit late to alter it and have any impact.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm
by Steve1956
KefkaClaret wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:00 pm
Need to win before the Fulham game.
Chill..Fulham were relegated 7 weeks since.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:24 pm
by Billy Balfour
Flattering scoreline for ManU.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:13 pm
by beddie
Why do we continue to play so well away from home yet we struggle at home. We're also pleasing on the eye away from home. We did well today and scored three goals, unfortunately only one of them countered.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:26 pm
by Spijed
beddie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:13 pm
Why do we continue to play so well away from home yet we struggle at home.
There is a remarkable statistic showing how lack of crowds has basically neutralised any how advantage many clubs had.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:50 pm
by NewClaret
Dark Cloud wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm
Despite him looking really good recently and making us into more of an offensive threat, I had no problem whatsoever with SD benching Vydra to go 4-5-1 for this match. It seemed eminently sensible to me and tbh Dyche should do it more in the particularly difficult away games imo. It wasn't far off working, but unfortunately when it goes wrong so close to the end, it means it's all a bit late to alter it and have any impact.
Totally agree. Away from home against decent sides, this should be our formation.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:18 pm
by Spijed
Against Wolves 4-5-1 looks the best formation to counter the likes of Adama Traoré
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:39 pm
by boatshed bill
Spijed wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:18 pm
Against Wolves 4-5-1 looks the best formation to counter the likes of Adama Traoré
Yes. With 2 left backs in the side
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:41 am
by warksclaret
boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:39 pm
Yes. With 2 left backs in the side
The 5 in midfield yesterday ensured we were not over -run in that area, unlike second half performances v Southampton and Newcastle. Lets not forget Man Utd have some of the countries best players in Pogba (on current form), Fernandes, Rashford, and about 8 others. It proves these sides are possible to get points from (Sheff Utd beat them recently). Such a shame nothing to show for our efforts-feel for the team
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:50 pm
by Targetman
tarkys_ears wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:52 pm
Can anyone explain how cavani isn't offside?
You cant be offside if you are behind the ball, which Cavani was.
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:20 pm
by box_of_frogs
Re: Matchday thread
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:59 pm
by Steve1956
No need to wish buddy its true!
