Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 21, 2021 In all seriousness, this should be a big wake up call for us. Most of the points we managed to get so far this season were a result of improved defending, and it somewhat masked our problems in midfield and in front of the goal, thus creating a false sense of security. It was clearly shown today; when our defenders have a bad day and fail miserably, it also exposes our worrying lack of quality in midfield and infuriating inability to score goals. We can't expect to survive if we depend solely on not conceding and fail to create goal scoring opportunities ourselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted February 21, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 21, 2021 Highlight of the matchday was Martin Hinteregger for me. A week ago he said an interview that he thinks it's a shame that everyone is on their mobile after a game. He'd much rather have some beers and talk about the game with his teammates. After the win against Bayern: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 1,117 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, nudge said: In all seriousness, this should be a big wake up call for us. Most of the points we managed to get so far this season were a result of improved defending, and it somewhat masked our problems in midfield and in front of the goal, thus creating a false sense of security. It was clearly shown today; when our defenders have a bad day and fail miserably, it also exposes our worrying lack of quality in midfield and infuriating inability to score goals. We can't expect to survive if we depend solely on not conceding and fail to create goal scoring opportunities ourselves... Yeah, you make some very good points. But you can at least take some comfort from the face that you have a game in hand and the fact that there are several other teams also in poor form down below you in the table. Lets face it, Schalke are unfortunately going down, barring a miracle. Arminia Bielefeld, Hertha Berlin, Koln and Augsburg aren't in great form. While Mainz are playing well, but are still 6 points behind Werder, having played an extra game. I know that things can change quite quickly, but the situation at Werder right now could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, Michael said: Yeah, you make some very good points. But you can at least take some comfort from the face that you have a game in hand and the fact that there are several other teams also in poor form down below you in the table. Lets face it, Schalke are unfortunately going down, barring a miracle. Arminia Bielefeld, Hertha Berlin, Koln and Augsburg aren't in great form. While Mainz are playing well, but are still 6 points behind Werder, having played an extra game. I know that things can change quite quickly, but the situation at Werder right now could be worse. Oh yeah, the situation could definitely be worse, it's just that it's so frustrating in general. In terms of avoiding the drop, the matches against Bielefeld and Köln will be key; if we manage to win both (or at least take 4 pts), I think then we can relax and won't have to worry until the very last minute of the final match of the season, for a change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 1,117 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, nudge said: Oh yeah, the situation could definitely be worse, it's just that it's so frustrating in general. In terms of avoiding the drop, the matches against Bielefeld and Köln will be key; if we manage to win both (or at least take 4 pts), I think then we can relax and won't have to worry until the very last minute of the final match of the season, for a change... Yeah, those 2 matches will be crucial for you. The last thing Werder fans will want is a repeat of last season, where they secured their Bundesliga status in the relegation play-off by the skin of their teeth. Werder have a very tough outing against Frankfurt in the next match, but as you said, Werder will expect to get points in the following matches against Koln and Bielefeld. Lets hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchalkeUK 402 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, nudge said: In all seriousness, this should be a big wake up call for us. Most of the points we managed to get so far this season were a result of improved defending, and it somewhat masked our problems in midfield and in front of the goal, thus creating a false sense of security. It was clearly shown today; when our defenders have a bad day and fail miserably, it also exposes our worrying lack of quality in midfield and infuriating inability to score goals. We can't expect to survive if we depend solely on not conceding and fail to create goal scoring opportunities ourselves... Hey nudge - that's one of the posts I have been wanting to make for ages and I know exactly how you feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchalkeUK 402 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael said: Yeah, you make some very good points. But you can at least take some comfort from the face that you have a game in hand and the fact that there are several other teams also in poor form down below you in the table. Lets face it, Schalke are unfortunately going down, barring a miracle. Arminia Bielefeld, Hertha Berlin, Koln and Augsburg aren't in great form. While Mainz are playing well, but are still 6 points behind Werder, having played an extra game. I know that things can change quite quickly, but the situation at Werder right now could be worse. "I don't believe in Miracles" - Colin Blunstone - 1972! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Prediction: Mainz will not be relegated. They may even be out of the relegation zone after week 25. Svensson has them playing lights out right now and their next 5-6 matches are against teams in the bottom half of the table iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,556 Posted February 22, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 11:08, Tommy said: Highlight of the matchday was Martin Hinteregger for me. A week ago he said an interview that he thinks it's a shame that everyone is on their mobile after a game. He'd much rather have some beers and talk about the game with his teammates. After the win against Bayern: Fantastic to see this. Does remind me of how much I miss my own beer league hockey though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted February 22, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Coma said: Prediction: Mainz will not be relegated. They may even be out of the relegation zone after week 25. Svensson has them playing lights out right now and their next 5-6 matches are against teams in the bottom half of the table iirc. Svensson also said that he'll drink 100 beers if they avoid relegation. I want to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose 4,374 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 31 minutes ago, Tommy said: Svensson also said that he'll drink 100 beers if they avoid relegation. I want to see that. Carefully, didn't see anything that suggested he wouldn't take a few days time to drink them, so watching it might become very boring very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 22/02/2021 at 07:01, nudge said: Oh yeah, the situation could definitely be worse, it's just that it's so frustrating in general. In terms of avoiding the drop, the matches against Bielefeld and Köln will be key; if we manage to win both (or at least take 4 pts), I think then we can relax and won't have to worry until the very last minute of the final match of the season, for a change... If only we had a midfielder with some Klass But I wouldn't know anyone like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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