a m ole Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 It was in that weird little space between ‘poor’ and ‘good’. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 The 'its difficult because they are parking the bus' line is true, but not good enough. Most other teams find a way past that approach, which is why Watford are where they are. If we can't match the achievement of most other teams, logic says we will end up closer to Watford than most other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Good first half, the movement of the front 3 very good. Played some nice stuff but still need to get it out to the fullbacks quicker. Edited February 19, 2022 by villanmac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, El Zen said: That’s just it. Hesitation. Taking that extra touch, stepping on the ball, slowing down. They’ve got the talent, just lack the conviction. it's how I see it too. we're pausing and overthinking a little bit too much instead of going along with the mojo. confidence thing I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, Niall said: Apart from creating our most clear cut chance... I did say mostly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Are we all agreed that Ings > Watkins ? Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Gerrard: "I want a peformance next game. No excuses" Players play decently - some fans: "Rubbish, making bottom of the league look good". Can't win sometimes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Much improved but Watford are on a high and making it difficult, class will show at some point and we hopefully snatch the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 From where I’m sitting cash is in space but they just don’t want to pass it down to him, think they are sick of his final ball so it’s always going to digne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, osmark86 said: it's how I see it too. we're pausing and overthinking a little bit too much instead of going along with the mojo. confidence thing I'm sure. That is a big thing, we haven't seen enough of JJ. McGinn is far too pedestrian and ponderous. He slows us down way too much, tries his FIFA passes with mixed results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 With Burnley winning Watford are now bottom. We have to do better against these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Spoony said: How are we so shit and getting shitter. Look at our squad FFS. Do we have Sherwood Mk. 2 on our hands or can he actually get a tune out of this squad… So you think this is worse than the last performance then? I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Ings really good half, a bit rusty but showing what we have been missing up front. He won’t miss many chances like that, good play overall from him. Overall the team have been good just very slow building up which has restricted more chances. Worried about sucker punch now from Watford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Watford only get that chance on the counter because McGinn isn't covering Cash. That's a big issue to resolve. We were very aggressive about sending everyone forward for the first 25 minutes. Several times I counted 8 men forward, just Mings and Chambers back (or once Cash stayed back and Chambers was forward). It was like we were Man City and we were so confident about keeping the ball we didn't think we had to keep anyone back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, The_Steve said: Gerrard: "I want a peformance next game. No excuses" Players play decently - some fans: "Rubbish, making bottom of the league look good". Can't win sometimes. you'll never win against fan expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted February 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2022 Parking the bus requires energy and concentration. When they concede most teams that use this tactic become unstuck later in games. Not worried, we’ll get em tired and thrape them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, a m ole said: It was in that weird little space between ‘poor’ and ‘good’. Average! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Phil Silvers said: Much improved but Watford are on a high and making it difficult, class will show at some point and we hopefully snatch the win. I think the idea that we might snatch the win, at home, to the worst side in the league should dampen some of the enthusiasm about how much of an improvement this is meant to be over the previous shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted February 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2022 Anyone else notice that we’re not giving the ball away cheaply for once? Not much created in the way of clear cut chances, but the passing is much better. Tremendous improvement over last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, HKP90 said: Parking the bus requires energy and concentration. When they concede most teams that use this tactic become unstuck later in games. Not worried, we’ll get em tired and thrape them. Requires us to play the same in the second half. Lost count of the times we only play well in one half of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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