Must win again Brentford?
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I remember when we first tried to buy Jay from wba and we didn't cough up the original asking price which was approaching £20 million I think, many demanded we just pay it instead of haggling.
We got him for half that a year later, good business at the time, a proven PL striker at a good price.
We can all lament how the money is, or isn't, spent after a period of time, but it's done now and we are still in the PL.
I remember when we first tried to buy Jay from wba and we didn't cough up the original asking price which was approaching £20 million I think, many demanded we just pay it instead of haggling.
We got him for half that a year later, good business at the time, a proven PL striker at a good price.
We can all lament how the money is, or isn't, spent after a period of time, but it's done now and we are still in the PL.
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Is Collins faster and a better passer of the ball than Tarks and Mee? Certainly didn't seem to be the case today. I've only seen him play a few times, but from what I have seen I would say that the suggestion to play him as a holding midfielder is probably the most wacky square peg in round hole suggestion I've seen on here.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:56 pmWe can fall back to 3 CBs when defending, and Collins can play in front of them when we push out. He's clearly faster, and a better passer of the ball, than Tarks or Mee. They have the better experience in defence. We have to have someone in the hole in front of the backline to break up counter attacks, and I'm confident he could do a better job than the present incumbents.
I don't believe we are good enough footballers to play a conventional 3 at the back, but Collins presence would allow Pieters and Roberts to join the attacks more.
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It’s a must win for me. I also thought Jay ended up costing closer to £5m.
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I do understand the reservation but it's only wacky if you think Jack Cork can do a better job. We clearly need a better alternative in the middle of the park, and to do nothing would be suicidal.Rileybobs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 11:03 pmIs Collins faster and a better passer of the ball than Tarks and Mee? Certainly didn't seem to be the case today. I've only seen him play a few times, but from what I have seen I would say that the suggestion to play him as a holding midfielder is probably the most wacky square peg in round hole suggestion I've seen on here.
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Never understood the need that some have on here to move our CB's up to CDM.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:20 amI do understand the reservation but it's only wacky if you think Jack Cork can do a better job. We clearly need a better alternative in the middle of the park, and to do nothing would be suicidal.
Edgar, Tarks and now Collins.
Just because Grezza managed it after being a RB, doesn't mean they all will.
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It's a question of needs must. I've argued against the same thing myself, but atm our midfield is non existent as a defensive force. If we don't have a midfielder that can defend, then why not a defender who can play in midfield. I don't know what sort of job Collins could do, but I know what Cork does. We HAVE to do better, and with the lack of a natural midfielder, thinking outside the box is our only alternative. To leave things as they are would be madness, trying Collins may work, it may not, but at least we wouldn't be sat on our hands accepting the inevitable.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:22 amNever understood the need that some have on here to move our CB's up to CDM.
Edgar, Tarks and now Collins.
Just because Grezza managed it after being a RB, doesn't mean they all will.
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We have Brownhill who can put a shift in whilst playing CM, yesterday he'd been pushed out to the flank and we all know he shouldn't be out there.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:33 amIt's a question of needs must. I've argued against the same thing myself, but atm our midfield is non existent as a defensive force. If we don't have a midfielder that can defend, then why not a defender who can play in midfield. I don't know what sort of job Collins could do, but I know what Cork does. We HAVE to do better, and with the lack of a natural midfielder, thinking outside the box is our only alternative. To leave things as they are would be madness, trying Collins may work, it may not, but at least we wouldn't be sat on our hands accepting the inevitable.
That was a mistake because it left an out of form Cork in the middle.
If we are going to keep playing Cornet up front, then we need another Winger on the flank so Brownhill can stay in CM with his engine/workrate.
Yes I know that will be unpopular with some on here who've declared Brownhill as complete garbage but it's his natural role.
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*GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:38 amWe have Brownhill who can put a shift in whilst playing CM, yesterday he'd been pushed out to the flank and we all know he shouldn't be out there.
That was a mistake because it left an out of form Cork in the middle.
If we are going to keep playing Cornet up front, then we need another Winger on the flank so Brownhill can stay in CM with his engine/workrate.*
Yes I know that will be unpopular with some on here who've declared Brownhill as complete garbage but it's his natural role.
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For me, Brownhill has quite comfortably been our best central midfielder this season.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:38 amWe have Brownhill who can put a shift in whilst playing CM, yesterday he'd been pushed out to the flank and we all know he shouldn't be out there.
That was a mistake because it left an out of form Cork in the middle.
If we are going to keep playing Cornet up front, then we need another Winger on the flank so Brownhill can stay in CM with his engine/workrate.
Yes I know that will be unpopular with some on here who've declared Brownhill as complete garbage but it's his natural role.
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Putting a shift in makes Brownhill no more a defensive midfielder than Collins.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:38 amWe have Brownhill who can put a shift in whilst playing CM, yesterday he'd been pushed out to the flank and we all know he shouldn't be out there.
That was a mistake because it left an out of form Cork in the middle.
If we are going to keep playing Cornet up front, then we need another Winger on the flank so Brownhill can stay in CM with his engine/workrate.
Yes I know that will be unpopular with some on here who've declared Brownhill as complete garbage but it's his natural role.
I like Brownhill as well, but he is an attacking midfielder, and I too would prefer to see him in the middle. Swap him and Dwight from my original team and you have it. We need younger fresher legs, and as much as I appreciate what Cork and Westy and Lowts have given us over the years, they should be squad players now.
Cornet has been a breath of fresh air, because of his pace, eye for goal, his link up play, his directness. Collins has shown with his performance against City that he too has pace, an eye for a pass, and the speed needed. Roberts has shown for Wales that he can operate right back, and has the skill set to play the right wing as well, an ideal replacement for Lowts. The lack of pace from our old guard means not only are they weak defensively, but they are negative going forward. One good pass every other game can't disguise it. We need some young, quick, positive players to break this run. I should imagine they are all chomping at the bit.
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Brownhill has our highest interceptions and tackle stats in CM midfield though, that's partly because he's got a good engine.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:46 amPutting a shift in makes Brownhill no more a defensive midfielder than Collins.
I like Brownhill as well, but he is an attacking midfielder, and I too would prefer to see him in the middle. Swap him and Dwight from my original team and you have it. We need younger fresher legs, and as much as I appreciate what Cork and Westy and Lowts have given us over the years, they should be squad players now.
Cornet has been a breath of fresh air, because of his pace, eye for goal, his link up play, his directness. Collins has shown with his performance against City that he too has pace, an eye for a pass, and the speed needed. Roberts has shown for Wales that he can operate right back, and has the skill set to play the right wing as well, an ideal replacement for Lowts. The lack of pace from our old guard means not only are they weak defensively, but they are negative going forward. One good pass every other game can't disguise it. We need some young, quick, positive players to break this run. I should imagine they are all chomping at the bit.
Westwood is the better attacking CM
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Has anyone actually seen Collins play in midfield ?Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:33 amIt's a question of needs must. I've argued against the same thing myself, but atm our midfield is non existent as a defensive force. If we don't have a midfielder that can defend, then why not a defender who can play in midfield. I don't know what sort of job Collins could do, but I know what Cork does. We HAVE to do better, and with the lack of a natural midfielder, thinking outside the box is our only alternative. To leave things as they are would be madness, trying Collins may work, it may not, but at least we wouldn't be sat on our hands accepting the inevitable.
Suggest if not, there may be a reason why !
Suspect we will simply revert to the usual 4-4-2 against Brentford
Brownhill and Westwood central with Cornet and McNeil wide
Pick any one from three up front with Wood - haven't a clue who Dyche prefers
Will be interesting to see who plays at the back if Mee is available
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Just watching Brentford v leicester and they are very impressive, will not be an easy game on Saturday, never stop chasing the ball, will have to be a our best against them if we are to get anything.
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I would echo that Safron. They are a handful. Leicester have hardly been in this game apart from the wonder strike.
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Bikey did too for a short spellGodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:22 amNever understood the need that some have on here to move our CB's up to CDM.
Edgar, Tarks and now Collins.
Just because Grezza managed it after being a RB, doesn't mean they all will.
Dyche did play Tarks in midfield
It's a weird fascination though and never really works.
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How do our distances run stats look this season?
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Westwood was our best attacking midfielder, apart from his lack of goals which is shared by most of the squad, how many clear cut chances does he create. He's been one of my favourite players, but it's been a long time since he looked a match winner.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:07 pmBrownhill has our highest interceptions and tackle stats in CM midfield though, that's partly because he's got a good engine.
Westwood is the better attacking CM
As for Josh and his interception rate, there is a big difference between pressing and winning the ball outside the opposition box, and putting in a ball winning tackle outside our own box.
9 of the top 10 players with the most passes this season are CBs, nor because they are great passers of the ball, but because they pass it sideways, get it back, then pass it to the other side, repeat. Stats can be very misleading, and to play Brownhill in front of the back 4 would be a waste of his talents. Collins on the other hand, has talent we could use, but will be consigned to the bench when Mee is fit again. Collins is capable of putting in a tackle outside our box, wether he has the ability to link the play is an unknown, but he looks a good passer of the ball. It wouldn't be my preferred option, but looking at our squad we don't have many.
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Today's result adds an extra significance to next weeks game.
If, and it's a big if, but if we can beat Brentford then it may signal a tricky patch for them as they'll have lost three in a row.
If, and it's a big if, but if we can beat Brentford then it may signal a tricky patch for them as they'll have lost three in a row.
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Hello ablueColburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:23 pmWestwood was our best attacking midfielder, apart from his lack of goals which is shared by most of the squad, how many clear cut chances does he create. He's been one of my favourite players, but it's been a long time since he looked a match winner.
As for Josh and his interception rate, there is a big difference between pressing and winning the ball outside the opposition box, and putting in a ball winning tackle outside our own box.
9 of the top 10 players with the most passes this season are CBs, nor because they are great passers of the ball, but because they pass it sideways, get it back, then pass it to the other side, repeat. Stats can be very misleading, and to play Brownhill in front of the back 4 would be a waste of his talents. Collins on the other hand, has talent we could use, but will be consigned to the bench when Mee is fit again. Collins is capable of putting in a tackle outside our box, wether he has the ability to link the play is an unknown, but he looks a good passer of the ball. It wouldn't be my preferred option, but looking at our squad we don't have many.
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Being a good passer of the ball is good but not always the same as being creative with the ball.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:23 pmWestwood was our best attacking midfielder, apart from his lack of goals which is shared by most of the squad, how many clear cut chances does he create. He's been one of my favourite players, but it's been a long time since he looked a match winner.
As for Josh and his interception rate, there is a big difference between pressing and winning the ball outside the opposition box, and putting in a ball winning tackle outside our own box.
9 of the top 10 players with the most passes this season are CBs, nor because they are great passers of the ball, but because they pass it sideways, get it back, then pass it to the other side, repeat. Stats can be very misleading, and to play Brownhill in front of the back 4 would be a waste of his talents. Collins on the other hand, has talent we could use, but will be consigned to the bench when Mee is fit again. Collins is capable of putting in a tackle outside our box, wether he has the ability to link the play is an unknown, but he looks a good passer of the ball. It wouldn't be my preferred option, but looking at our squad we don't have many.
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We have had some bad luck with injuries for one thing, and generally performances haven’t been that bad. Cornet is a class act and will be an inspiration if he remains injury free. The main problem is the defence. We have never scored many goals but have never needed to but at the moment we can’t defend for jack sh!t. Pope looks off the pace, Tarks is making errors (is he p!ssed off at not getting his move?) and Mee is injured. That central defensive pyramid has been the backbone of our team and just now isn’t working that well.
Having said all that a couple of wins would move us up well. In fact looking at the table if we had held on to that 1-0 v Leeds we wouldn’t be in the bottom three at all. We’d be above Leeds on goal difference. Don’t despair guys. Normal service will be resumed as they say. And if we start clicking and Cornet continues as he has started with hopefully Vyds fit again and playing we should be just fine.
Having said all that a couple of wins would move us up well. In fact looking at the table if we had held on to that 1-0 v Leeds we wouldn’t be in the bottom three at all. We’d be above Leeds on goal difference. Don’t despair guys. Normal service will be resumed as they say. And if we start clicking and Cornet continues as he has started with hopefully Vyds fit again and playing we should be just fine.
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Norwich at home was a must win game.
I think we have to be looking at a minimum of 4 points from the next two home games (Brentford and Palace).
If we fail to win either of those it's most likely going to be curtains for us at this level, bar a miraculous turnaround.
If we win them both the league table suddenly looks very different and we're in a good position to start pulling away from the bottom.
Fingers crossed we pull some big results out, because we bloody need them.
I think we have to be looking at a minimum of 4 points from the next two home games (Brentford and Palace).
If we fail to win either of those it's most likely going to be curtains for us at this level, bar a miraculous turnaround.
If we win them both the league table suddenly looks very different and we're in a good position to start pulling away from the bottom.
Fingers crossed we pull some big results out, because we bloody need them.
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If Mee is back we can play 3-5-2
McNeil can play on lhs of the middle three so no need for Cork
Cornet up front with Wood
Will have to wait and see if Roberts is given a start against Spurs, otherwise Lowton and Taylor should be good enough to play the wing back roles
It's the formation Brentford play but whether Dyche reverts to norm we will have to wait and see
McNeil can play on lhs of the middle three so no need for Cork
Cornet up front with Wood
Will have to wait and see if Roberts is given a start against Spurs, otherwise Lowton and Taylor should be good enough to play the wing back roles
It's the formation Brentford play but whether Dyche reverts to norm we will have to wait and see
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Let’s be honest it doesn’t really matter which of the three CMs start, none of them are good enough.
Brentford is a must win. Lose that and we will be on 4 points after 11 games. Arguably one of the biggest games of Dyches career on Saturday.
Brentford is a must win. Lose that and we will be on 4 points after 11 games. Arguably one of the biggest games of Dyches career on Saturday.
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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:15 amLet’s be honest it doesn’t really matter which of the three CMs start, none of them are good enough.
Brentford is a must win. Lose that and we will be on 4 points after 11 games. Arguably one of the biggest games of Dyches career on Saturday.
Surely though so long as there are loads of goals and attacking football it doesn't matter who plays, who scores or who wins football for you is just entertainment, why would be bothered about just us winning, or the stupid notion that it is on of Dyche's biggest games of his career ?
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Do you ever actually contribute anything to any thread?claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:25 amSurely though so long as there are loads of goals and attacking football it doesn't matter who plays, who scores or who wins football for you is just entertainment, why would be bothered about just us winning, or the stupid notion that it is on of Dyche's biggest games of his career ?
I think it is one of the biggest games of Dyches career. He has been incredibly successful but the reality is if he is relegated again, he falls down the pecking order of potential suitors.
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So let me get this right we have signed one of the best young centre half’s possibly in Europe and the geniuses on here are saying we need to play him in midfield?
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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:31 amDo you ever actually contribute anything to any thread?
I think it is one of the biggest games of Dyches career. He has been incredibly successful but the reality is if he is relegated again, he falls down the pecking order of potential suitors.
Which suitors ? You have repeatedly told us that nobody else would want him, now you are claiming he might fall down the pecking order of the same people who already don't want him.
As for contributing yes, but I have little time for liars or hypocrites so struggle tolerating them.
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Just like Southampton, vital we don't lose.Rome not built in a day
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To be fair I can’t tolerate bigots, unfortunately it seems the mods won’t do anything about posters like you.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:32 amWhich suitors ? You have repeatedly told us that nobody else would want him, now you are claiming he might fall down the pecking order of the same people who already don't want him.
As for contributing yes, but I have little time for liars or hypocrites so struggle tolerating them.
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You're looking at it the wrong way. What is being said is we need someone in midfield who can tackle, especially just in front of the back 4. In the absence of that midfielder, why not try Collins. We know Westwood and Cork aren't the answer, we've watched them for many seasons now.Local cricketer wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:32 amSo let me get this right we have signed one of the best young centre half’s possibly in Europe and the geniuses on here are saying we need to play him in midfield?
I can understand the doubts about playing Collins there, but if you don't want that what is your solution? Because we are desperate for someone to stop teams breaking on us constantly.
The way Brentford play, press, speed, enthusiasm. We are their ideal opponents. Slow ineffective midfield (defensively), susceptible to balls played in behind. Saturday could be a car crash unless we find an answer.
They'll commit people forward and we need to hit them fast inorder to exploit it. Which requires Vydra up front, but also players who can play quick balls through the channels or down the line. Westwood and Cork move the ball too slowly, play the easy safe pass and allow the opposition time to get back. A midfield with Cornet, McNeil and Brownhill, with Collins behind them, is more capable of moving the ball quickly.
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I can never understand the obsession with a ‘ball winning’ central midfielder. How many PL midfielders do you see today who are tough tacking and win the ball back. We desperately need a central midfielder, one who can dictate the tempo of the play, speed the game up and, more importantly, slow the game down.
To add my two Penneth to the initial question, Saturday is a must win game, no doubt. If we can’t beat Brentford at home, despite how well they’ve done so far, we will struggle hugely to stay up. I admit I can’t see 3 poorer teams than us currently, hopefully I’m just being my usual cynical self.
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If all you wanted Cork to do was just sit in front of the back 4 and protect them then he could do that easily but A midfield player (even a holding one) has to do a lot more than that.
They need to be mobile, play with the ball in front, behind and to the side of them, they need to be able to take the ball under pressure and be able to keep possession and recycle the ball, they need to read the game and have awareness of whats going on all around them and need to have great positional sense.
For a centre half to be able to step up and play midfield they have to have a lot of skills and attributes most defenders (even the best) just dont have to compete in that position at the top level
They need to be mobile, play with the ball in front, behind and to the side of them, they need to be able to take the ball under pressure and be able to keep possession and recycle the ball, they need to read the game and have awareness of whats going on all around them and need to have great positional sense.
For a centre half to be able to step up and play midfield they have to have a lot of skills and attributes most defenders (even the best) just dont have to compete in that position at the top level
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He just thinks you are a tool and a fantasistNewcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:43 amTo be fair I can’t tolerate bigots, unfortunately it seems the mods won’t do anything about posters like you.
He's not alone in that
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Back to the topic, be interesting to see how SD lines up on Saturday (or even Wednesday)
Two goodish performances but only one point
Finding a way to make us more solid while not constraining Cornets attacking instincts is going to be a challenge, and its up to SD to find it
Two goodish performances but only one point
Finding a way to make us more solid while not constraining Cornets attacking instincts is going to be a challenge, and its up to SD to find it
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Wednesday is an ideal opportunity to try and find a team for Saturday. The result against Spurs matters, but not as much as the 3pts.Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:40 amBack to the topic, be interesting to see how SD lines up on Saturday (or even Wednesday)
Two goodish performances but only one point
Finding a way to make us more solid while not constraining Cornets attacking instincts is going to be a challenge, and its up to SD to find it
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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:43 amTo be fair I can’t tolerate bigots, unfortunately it seems the mods won’t do anything about posters like you.
Feel free to explain your bigot comment, would hate for you to be lying again
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Actual "Must Win" games in t last 35 years
1) Orient
2) Torquay (H) 4th Division Playoffs
3) Plymouth (A)
4) Stockport (N) Play Off Finals
5) Sheff Utd (N) Play Off Finals
6) Plymouth (H) - Waddle season
plus some we've lost on the day that mathematical safety was ended
There have been plenty more that would be very beneficial to win, but no game at this stage of the season is "Must Win"
1) Orient
2) Torquay (H) 4th Division Playoffs
3) Plymouth (A)
4) Stockport (N) Play Off Finals
5) Sheff Utd (N) Play Off Finals
6) Plymouth (H) - Waddle season
plus some we've lost on the day that mathematical safety was ended
There have been plenty more that would be very beneficial to win, but no game at this stage of the season is "Must Win"
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That's a very bleak outlook because even if we draw against them we are still taking 2 points off them & the likes of Leeds & Southampton ect aren't guaranteed to win so we could close the gap even by drawing but you are saying curtains seriously? The sooner we pick up a win sooner the better but plodding along with draws providing teams in & around us lose is a good thing & a point for us is better than nothing. You are predicting gloom way too early the maths suggest the same.JohnMcGreal wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:36 amNorwich at home was a must win game.
I think we have to be looking at a minimum of 4 points from the next two home games (Brentford and Palace).
If we fail to win either of those it's most likely going to be curtains for us at this level, bar a miraculous turnaround.
If we win them both the league table suddenly looks very different and we're in a good position to start pulling away from the bottom.
Fingers crossed we pull some big results out, because we bloody need them.
Re: Must win again Brentford?
As long as we can stay in a holding pattern at the very least and keep well in touch then wins, whilst very important, are not do or die moments in our season at this stage.warksclaret wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:56 amJust like Southampton, vital we don't lose.Rome not built in a day
One win can change everything, just in one game. Having just checked, only one club in the bottom half won this weekend, that being Watford.
But we certainly can't afford to lose games like these. A point is a must just to keep some momentum going.
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
Westwood moves the ball too slowly and plays the easy safe pass? I’d say the exact opposite is true.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:07 amYou're looking at it the wrong way. What is being said is we need someone in midfield who can tackle, especially just in front of the back 4. In the absence of that midfielder, why not try Collins. We know Westwood and Cork aren't the answer, we've watched them for many seasons now.
I can understand the doubts about playing Collins there, but if you don't want that what is your solution? Because we are desperate for someone to stop teams breaking on us constantly.
The way Brentford play, press, speed, enthusiasm. We are their ideal opponents. Slow ineffective midfield (defensively), susceptible to balls played in behind. Saturday could be a car crash unless we find an answer.
They'll commit people forward and we need to hit them fast inorder to exploit it. Which requires Vydra up front, but also players who can play quick balls through the channels or down the line. Westwood and Cork move the ball too slowly, play the easy safe pass and allow the opposition time to get back. A midfield with Cornet, McNeil and Brownhill, with Collins behind them, is more capable of moving the ball quickly.
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
I don't disagree, and I don't know whether Collins can be creative with the ball, but Jack and Westy aren't being creative enough with the ball either, and neither is very good at breaking up attacks in the middle of the Park. We don't have the complete midfielder we need. In that case isn't it worth at least seeing if Collins can break up those attacks in the middle of the park, anything else would be a bonus.
Re: Must win again Brentford?
It's not a must-win. How can it be when there will be 28 games left after this one? And if we're that crap even a win against Brentford won't save us.
However, it is clearly a "will feel much better if win match".
However, it is clearly a "will feel much better if win match".
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If it was still true we wouldn't have to resort to hoofing the ball down the pitch, just to have it back on the edge of the box 30 secs later. There's a reason we don't PLAY the ball out of defence, and it's because we have been too slow compared to the opposition, and we move the ball too slowly.
We've played so well at times this season, for little reward, but if you look back and see where the weaknesses are that caused that, then apart from not taking opportunities, it's the midfield. A, in not creating, and B, in not being strong enough in defence. I don't think there's anyone on this board who doesn't agree we need to improve this area, but we can't improve it if we just keep playing the same personnel in the same formation. I've said I can understand the reservations of playing Collins in front of the back 4, but we have to try something different, we can't carry on saying we played well, but......
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
Taking these odd points here and there is all well and good. The draw at Leicester was a decent result. A draw away to Southampton isn't a terrible result, either. But draws like that without wins will see us relegated. We have to start winning games. It's as simple as that.Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:29 pmThat's a very bleak outlook because even if we draw against them we are still taking 2 points off them & the likes of Leeds & Southampton ect aren't guaranteed to win so we could close the gap even by drawing but you are saying curtains seriously? The sooner we pick up a win sooner the better but plodding along with draws providing teams in & around us lose is a good thing & a point for us is better than nothing. You are predicting gloom way too early the maths suggest the same.
Under your scenario where we draw against Brentford and Palace, that means we'll have failed to win a single game out of our first 12 (assuming we don't win at Chelsea). How many teams in the PL have failed to win any of their opening 12 games and gone on to stay up? I'd suggest not many, if any.
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
You may not have a clue who he prefers to partner Wood, but at least you know who he doesn’t prefer.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:27 pmHas anyone actually seen Collins play in midfield ?
Suggest if not, there may be a reason why !
Suspect we will simply revert to the usual 4-4-2 against Brentford
Brownhill and Westwood central with Cornet and McNeil wide
Pick any one from three up front with Wood - haven't a clue who Dyche prefers
Will be interesting to see who plays at the back if Mee is available
And you know as well as I do as soon as Mee is match fit, he starts. Not saying I agree, I’m just saying that’s what he will do.
Re: Must win again Brentford?
I feel sorry for anyone who is feeling stressed because we're in the bottom three, we're likely to be in there until sometime in December EVEN if we hit "promotion form" and get an average of 2 points a game. We're not far behind Leeds but they have got Norwich next so they'll probably move up to 10 points. The Best case scenario is that Palace lose to City and Wolves and we go ahead of them in mid November but that's still weeks away. Southampton have got Norwich to play in 3 games time too.
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
I disagree it's becoming a very odd season where it's a 3 horse race & them teams won't be touched nobody else will come close the rest are just bang average & all capable of beating each other on the day, lots of draws are happening it's possible we could continue drawing & still stay relatively close to getting out of trouble.JohnMcGreal wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:37 pmTaking these odd points here and there is all well and good. The draw at Leicester was a decent result. A draw away to Southampton isn't a terrible result, either. But draws like that without wins will see us relegated. We have to start winning games. It's as simple as that.
Under your scenario where we draw against Brentford and Palace, that means we'll have failed to win a single game out of our first 12 (assuming we don't win at Chelsea). How many teams in the PL have failed to win any of their opening 12 games and gone on to stay up? I'd suggest not many, if any.
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Re: Must win again Brentford?
Just to point it out to you... we only gain one point for drawing a game.Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:17 pmI disagree it's becoming a very odd season where it's a 3 horse race & them teams won't be touched nobody else will come close the rest are just bang average & all capable of beating each other on the day, lots of draws are happening it's possible we could continue drawing & still stay relatively close to getting out of trouble.
You have to win sooner or later.