Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Dan said: Honestly don't know what to do about him. He's our only decent winger and yet he's playing so badly he deserves dropping. I think I'd go back to a diamond. We have got to stop this system - what aspect of our game does it enhance? I think the collective lack of aggression is a real problem. That tonight was an absolute embarrassment from start to finish. I'd go back to the back 3. We created more with 2 strikers. Be more organised in defence and allow the midfield a mixture of defensive mindedness and freedom to create and it may work. Playing a 4-3-3 of sorts with players off form or out of position doesn't work, let alone an isolated striker with barely any scraps to feed on. Those 2 Vardy chances came when we changed shape. He's another that looks like all confidence has been sucked out of him. How's he spurned those easy chances?! The state we're in is just disgusting. 4 games since the return after Xmas and we've scored 2 goals, which was against the side that's bottom of the football league, conceding 8. It's rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,502 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 58 minutes ago, Stan said: I'd go back to the back 3. We created more with 2 strikers. Be more organised in defence and allow the midfield a mixture of defensive mindedness and freedom to create and it may work. Playing a 4-3-3 of sorts with players off form or out of position doesn't work, let alone an isolated striker with barely any scraps to feed on. Those 2 Vardy chances came when we changed shape. He's another that looks like all confidence has been sucked out of him. How's he spurned those easy chances?! The state we're in is just disgusting. 4 games since the return after Xmas and we've scored 2 goals, which was against the side that's bottom of the football league, conceding 8. It's rubbish. Which direction do you go in? New manager? Are the players to blame? Do you have money for new signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 One tell for me was that shot of Brendan Rodgers telling a Leicester player off. You could only see Rodgers. It was still 0-0 at this point. It looked toxic, a nasty aggression. Don't see how anyone would want to play for someone like that. Defenders getting skinned easy at this level is often a sign of manager rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I never saw any of the Football last night, however, it is good to see a club like Newcastle reach the latter stages of a Cup for once. Been a long time coming, and it will happen a lot more frequently now. You wouldn't begrudge them winning a trophy. I think the same goes for us. We haven't been to a major cup final since '96 and we have had reached one Quarter Final (League Cup 2016) in over 20 years. Can't see that changing this season. The competition needs Newcastle to draw the winner of the Forest Wolves tie really so there is a high chance they can play one of the Manchester clubs in the final. Anything can happen then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 hours ago, MUFC said: Which direction do you go in? New manager? Are the players to blame? Do you have money for new signings? New manager. It has to be. The form we were in pre-WC seemed to just be some kind of false dawn. I don't think the players are fully to blame. They've been hung out to dry pretty much because Rodgers allows it to happen. He protects himself but not his players. Money seems to be limited. 2 hours ago, Honey Honey said: One tell for me was that shot of Brendan Rodgers telling a Leicester player off. You could only see Rodgers. It was still 0-0 at this point. It looked toxic, a nasty aggression. Don't see how anyone would want to play for someone like that. Defenders getting skinned easy at this level is often a sign of manager rot. He's regularly been like that. Seems pissed off and it filters out to the players. Just constant moaning which can't help for team morale or confidence. And it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2023 Good goal from Sekou Mara for Southampton. Man City have been very poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2023 2-0! Djenepo's strike is very good but Ortega's positioning. Wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 What is that keeper doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,206 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Cole Palmer clearly has the talent and technique but his execution and decision making has let him down. Southampton have really taken advantage of City’s weak defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Huge if Man City go out. All of the final 4 would have a case to win it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Honey Honey said: Huge if Man City go out. All of the final 4 would have a case to win it Come on now. It's between Newcastle & Man Utd if Man City go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2023 Credit to Southampton for tonight. Fucked the league form off and focused solely on tonight. Been far better than Man City, no matter how much Man City may not prioritise this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I hope Southampton can kick on in the league now. I know City were awful, but Saints still put in their best performance of the season. They are a likeable club, so hope they stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Stan said: Good goal from Sekou Mara for Southampton. Man City have been very poor. Why we didn't play out strongest team at this stage is beyond me, a cups a cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted January 12, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted January 12, 2023 14 hours ago, Honey Honey said: One tell for me was that shot of Brendan Rodgers telling a Leicester player off. You could only see Rodgers. It was still 0-0 at this point. It looked toxic, a nasty aggression. Don't see how anyone would want to play for someone like that. Defenders getting skinned easy at this level is often a sign of manager rot. He's normally the opposite to be honest, it's rarely something I'd accuse Rodgers of. Something supposedly did kick off prior to that game though. I think we need some real changes and he's the first, cannot believe we're just putting our fingers in our ears, blah blahing and assuming it'll be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Rick said: I hope Southampton can kick on in the league now. I know City were awful, but Saints still put in their best performance of the season. They are a likeable club, so hope they stay up. I'd find them likeable too if they gave us Mane, Lovren, Lallana, Lambert, Clyne, Crouch and Van Dijk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 296 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Rick said: I hope Southampton can kick on in the league now. I know City were awful, but Saints still put in their best performance of the season. They are a likeable club, so hope they stay up. swap the saints with Everton, nobody will miss them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Happy Blue said: Why we didn't play out strongest team at this stage is beyond me, a cups a cup You had more than enough out in that second half to win, but instead you were awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Rick said: You had more than enough out in that second half to win, but instead you were awful. We was, not even a shot on target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 296 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Happy Blue said: We was, not even a shot on target let's not sugarcoat it, you really fucked the cat on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted January 12, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted January 12, 2023 Danny Ward made team of the round we are horrific!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted January 12, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2023 Nice one, Southampton! But why are clubs playing on a Thursday morning? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, Tommy said: Nice one, Southampton! But why are clubs playing on a Thursday morning? lol Huh? This was played last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted January 12, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, Stan said: Huh? This was played last night. Wooops, I got something mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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