Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:23 pm
agree with most that it was a flat win, like everyone was just going through the motions. I think mullens bizare selections have a lot to do with it:
ince: some good saves but scares me whenever the ball goes near him (plus what the heck is he doing in corners!)
taundry: fairly solid, his lack of pace didnt get exposed today as he wasnt really against a fast winger (it normally does...). however the fact that hes a midget did, i dont think he won one header against their left mid, he was clearky targeted. Not a patch on weston at full back.
Boertion:solid game
Gerrard: solid
Roberts: dont really agree with some of the posts on here, as other than his air kick near the end he was solid and made some vital interceptions and tackles. (He had to deal with lots of 2nd balls and knock downs when taundry got beat in the air)
Deeney: brave for his goal, still got no 1st touch or skill or pace. at least he tries hard though...
Palmer: Good set piece delivery as usual and goal looked good. I dont mind us playing him in midfield as long as we have some pace on the other wing to stretch the game. however we didnt.
Hughes: our only player who always wants the ball, and always looks to keep possession. Hes another Osborn, who some people that dont really understand the game cant see what he adds to the team.
Mattis: solid game, need to try to get forward a bit more to support jabo when ricketts drops deep. (he was hobbling before he was taken off so i presume that was why)
Jabo: strong and held the ball up as usual. Still seems a bit shot shy??
Ricketts: you can see the class in his play, even if he is abit lazy, but he needs someone to link up with on the wings and give him some service. Id like to think he went off injured.... but it may have been one of mullens tactical masterpieces :roll:
one final thought: We are obviously low on confidence. So when we are winning 3 v 0 at home, why do go to 4 5 1?!? all that says to the players is to forget attacking, were not good enough to defend this lead unless we go backs to the wall and sit deep. It just invites the opposition to attack us and grow in confidence, while our players just lose any that they had gained, and start thinking about the numerous games we have thrown away!