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Well, well, well. Some people got the team selection spot on so are we now tuned in with Parker? The bench worries me a bit but Sess is at least back in the fold.
COYW!!! I would love for Reid to get off the schneid... 049:gif
I just saw Twitter. What's with the "cow" shirts? 1500.gif
Decent starting eleven but I agree the bench isn't great. Knock and Sess could be useful but the rest are hardly game changers.
Afternoon everyone
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro!
Expect Fireworks 🎇🎇🎇
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Afternoon all. Have we played 4-2-3-1 before.
Bryan down. Another great start.
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 02, 2019, 03:05:42 PM
Bryan down. Another great start.
And I repeat......
What the hell was Mawson doing?
takes me 10 mins to get the stream working, just in time to see we are 1-0 down, great. :031: :031: :031: :031:
Is that a sarcastic question grandad? I thought we have been playing 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 for most of the season
We sound to be a bit of a shambles allover the pitch.
Lose this and pressure is massive on Parker going into a difficult set of fixtures.... ffs sort this out Fulham, higher tempo and more intensity needed. Another slow listless start.
Over 70% possession and not a single shot on goal. Pathetic.
We're just nowhere near as good as we should be.
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:26:19 PM
Over 70% possession and not a single shot on goal. Pathetic.
feel like ive heard that somewhere before :doh:
The first 90 mins are the most important gents. We have time to repair this damage, nevertheless a disappointing start. Let's hope we can recover and turn this round.
Half an hour gone. Hull looking the better more dangerous side. Getting very close to "Parker out" territory if this awful display doesn't pick up.
Who would you get to replace Parker though ?
Really missing Bryan. Neither MLM nor Odoi can do the wingback job.
I'm sure the Khans are already looking for a replacement.
Ffctv sort your **** out even at 360p its nothing but pauses and refreshes every few minutes trying to get a bloody decent stream. And they wonder why people wont pay for this :010:
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
what was that free kick about
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
The fact that we are already having to chase the game means that Hull can keep 2 banks of 4 with a sweeper either in front or behind the back Division, and we do not currently have enough penetration to overcome that. I do not think it is just Parker's responsibility, I also feel some players application should be questioned also.
Although I have to accept that the manager is sailing into choppy waters if we happen to lose today.
Nevertheless, changing managers the way Fulham do, does not give me confidence as who do they think can do better with the squad we have, which is nowhere near the finished article. This Division is never easy, and it's time sone players woke up, and start to compete with more aggression and desire. Not enough leaders on the pitch.
Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
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Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
I hope you mean December 2020. Talk of replacing SP is pathetic. I can´t name anyone else suitable or available.
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
This squad is nowhere near as good enough as some people were predicting early in the season. Top six at the most, it does not play like a team often enough on the pitch. I get the impression that some players think they are doing us a favour, are there too many loans, by that I mean it does not give the team a big enough heart beat, when some players may feel they are only here on a temporary basis. Other players on the fringes of the team/squad get frozen out even when the team are playing poorly with mediocre results.
Not enough workrate and effort on and off the ball, and walking Football will not win us a coconut.
Having said that, it is not just the managers fault, and keep wanting to change managers because we are not winning games like some people seem to think we should is delusion, out of the frying pan into the fire will not solve the problem.
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 03:59:12 PM
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Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
I hope you mean December 2020. Talk of replacing SP is pathetic. I can´t name anyone else suitable or available.
Your opinion and you're entitled to it. I disagree and it all depends on Khan and Khan juniors opinion
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 03:59:12 PM
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Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
I hope you mean December 2020. Talk of replacing SP is pathetic. I can´t name anyone else suitable or available.
Attitude like that means we're not going anywhere.
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: cookieg on November 02, 2019, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
I hope you mean December 2020. Talk of replacing SP is pathetic. I can´t name anyone else suitable or available.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2859968-br-football-ranks-the-10-best-managers-out-of-work-right-now not saying all would come but some may be tempted
Discussion about Parker aside, there is something missing from this team. We often seemed to be a bit disjointed. We lack pace in front and especially in back. I can see why Cav has been found lacking at Wolves and why Knockers is a bit of a journeyman. Need I say Sess would be welcomed back?
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 02, 2019, 04:04:44 PM
I can see why Cav has been found lacking at Wolves and why Knockers is a bit of a journeyman. Need I say Sess would be welcomed back?
Sess is (currently) nowhere near the level of those two
The problem is not individual players
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 02, 2019, 04:04:44 PM
Discussion about Parker aside, there is something missing from this team. We often seemed to be a bit disjointed. We lack pace in front and especially in back. I can see why Cav has been found lacking at Wolves and why Knockers is a bit of a journeyman. Need I say Sess would be welcomed back?
You make some good points, not enough players are playing within the framework of the team, not enough players willing to turn a poor pass to them into a good pass, not enough players willing to punch their weight and win the 50 50 balls, and most certainly not enough leadership on the pitch. It is clear by now that some players are not playing well enough to retain their positions, unless they change their ways, some players just do not want to get their shorts dirty. A manager is only as good as the players he has to choose from, or players are prepared to play for him and the club.
put it in the box!!!!!
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: cookieg on November 02, 2019, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: Spirit of 2000 on November 02, 2019, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
Its the tactics that aren't good enough. Parkers tactics. Slow, slow, slower, backwards, sideways... 75% possession and not one shot on goal. Pathetic
I think his days are numbered. If we aren't in touch of the top 2 in December I think he will go.
I hope you mean December 2020. Talk of replacing SP is pathetic. I can´t name anyone else suitable or available.
If you enjoy watching performances like this week in week out I'm pleased for you. The Khans won't want a half empty brand new stadium in the Championship and change will come. Either we don't have the players to play the way Parker wants or he can't get them to play the way he wants. Either way it doesn't look good good for him.
Usual shocking corners.
Yes too many loans is never ideal for team spirit but our style of play is so stagnant and ponderous. Until we transition quicker we will never go up and am thinking Parker is too stubborn to change.
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
I'm beginning to think that this squad is not as good as I thought it was.
This squad is very unbalanced - we have amazing options upfront and crap in the back. This roster needs 2 right backs and 2 centre backs to have a chance for top 6.
All over
That's it... no points
You can't get promoted with this appalaing defence. Bloody 'ell, buy Mawson a new hip after that goal.
Parker out for me. Pathetic
Now if that was a Fulham player he would have stopped and played it backwards
Too easy, just stood off him.
Mawson's on a brace. Yea!
Never over until it is over. We can still get something out of this.
To be fair we've only managed to carve out 72% possession. You can't expect us to score from that paltry amount.
This should be Parker's good bye, to be fair. It's just a disgraceful performance.
How long are we going to suffer Parker? He was a poor player for us and a poor manager. No idea why he's so celebrated.
Kamara looks like he have the vision to get the team into great chances.... hope he can last for 30min
Quote from: ..FOF.. on November 02, 2019, 04:28:50 PM
Kamara looks like he have the vision to get the team into great chances.... hope he can last for 30min
"Kamara" and "vision" are not two words you often find in the same sentence.
I wonder if there is a player that can cross or strike a proper corner that might be available in Jan?
Isnt there a chelsea cb weve presigned for the january transfer window? Cant come quickly enough, our backline desperately needs strengthening, and mitro needs a strike backup, someone with some pace who can change it up so poor mitro doesnt have to try and carry the load every week
The team look so disjointed
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 02, 2019, 04:30:56 PM
I wonder if there is a player that can cross or strike a proper corner that might be available in Jan?
A corner taker? Surely not.
Quote from: DevonFFC on November 02, 2019, 04:39:38 PM
The team look so disjointed
Yes, and that is the catalyst as to why we struggle to score and struggle to defend.
absolute poo
Bloody joke. Are people seriously happy to have patience here? If we were improving it would be different, but we're getting worse and worse.
Questions for Mr Parker tonight.
The last 2 goals have been so defensively poor
only good thing about today is Khan is there
Quote from: Plodder on November 02, 2019, 04:23:08 PM
Never over until it is over. We can still get something out of this.
OK, it is over.
No penetration in our attack and every time they've attacked they've scored.
Joke of a goal. Eaves fell over & the ball ended in the net.
We're Not as good as everyone says we are
I fear a back lash from the supporters after the final whistle towards the players and the manager, and who can blame anyone for venting their anger after today.
All were good at is retaining possession - but we do nothing with it
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on November 02, 2019, 04:50:55 PM
We're Not as good as everyone says we are
Indeed, that is crystal clear.
Not good enough by far! :031:
I keep hearing how much better we should be doing given we have one of the best squads in the Champ. Sorry, I don't buy that. We have a smattering of good players in our squad but we also have glaring weaknesses. It's an unbalanced, thin squad. Nowhere near as good as some believe.
Khan senior there. Hopefully he'll do us a favour and sack Parker
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2019, 04:53:50 PM
I keep hearing how much better we should be doing given we have one of the best squads in the Champ. Sorry, I don't buy that. We have a smattering of good players in our squad but we also have glaring weaknesses. It's an unbalanced, thin squad. Nowhere near as good as some believe.
Our so called shrewd acquisitions cav and knock are giving us nothing. Just aimless cross after cross.
The subs brought nothing. AK hardly touched the ball or even seemed to be running. Knockers was wasteful.
Still have to keep the context of our situation. 5 points off top & 2 off 4th. 31 matches left.
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 05:02:01 PM
Still have to keep the context of our situation. 5 points off top & 2 off 4th. 31 matches left.
That gap is only going to widen while we maintain this playing style and keep Parker. A difficult run of fixtures about to start. New manager needed asap to assess squad well prior to January
Quote from: grandad on November 02, 2019, 05:02:01 PM
Still have to keep the context of our situation. 5 points off top & 2 off 4th. 31 matches left.
yes that and we haven't beaten any of the bottom 3 as it currently stands 1 point out of 9 against them
And we've beaten none of the top 10 and have a horrendous run of fixtures now. F6ir me a change of manager needed sooner rather than later