MotD

[Pock]

Interesting that, for a change, they actually analysed Fulhams play on Saturday and in previous games. They pointed out that in the three games this season when we took the lead out possession stat changed from 60%+ before we scored to approximately 30%+ after we scored. Danny Murphy suggested that, when a side are desperately seeking a first win, a collective backs to the wall mentality can develop with everyone trying to get behind the ball and prevent an equaliser, leading to the sort of thing that happened on Saturday, too many people in and around the Fulham area, all running about like chickens with their heads cut off and causing total confusion. No point in clearing the ball because no one is upfield to receive it. Arbeloa was a really good defender, he has to get the team to learn how to defend in an organised fashion.

[Southcoastffc]

I very rarely watch motd but did so just to hear what was said.  Interesting that they didn't blame Arbelo but, yes, spoke of the folly of sitting back when a team is leading by a goal. The lesson is 'Strong mentality', sort it on the training ground.

[The Cravenette]

We did this under Marco and Parker too. Clearly it is not a conscious AA tactic but it does need to be worked on and resolved.

[ScalleysDad]

I thought Sess commented on mental strength and having to improve on that both individually and collectively in the post match interview. It seems everybody knows what the issue is, or might be, as it was commented on this evening on the Monday Night Club so I the suppose the conundrum now is who/how to fix it?

[FFC007]

I thought Sess commented on mental strength and having to improve on that both individually and collectively in the post match interview. It seems everybody knows what the issue is, or might be, as it was commented on this evening on the Monday Night Club so the suppose the conundrum now is who/how to fix it?

Getting rid of Arbeloa will do that!

[Simunch]

Getting rid of Arbeloa will do that!

Start looking for a replacement right now? I think that would be insane. Don't even bother making any suggestions as I am not interested in who you might want. It's not like most of the players are not trying or performing well (a few are not).

Thanks to the other posters for sharing their constructive views.

[Jims Dentist]

Shame Danny M didn't highlights the surrendering of the midfield when the substitutions were made.

[Dr Know]

Shame Danny M didn't highlights the surrendering of the midfield when the substitutions were made.

Talking highlights Jim how's yours ?

[Jims Dentist]

Shame Danny M didn't highlights the surrendering of the midfield when the substitutions were made.

Talking highlights Jim how's yours ?

Many various shades of grey Dr

[SP]

I hope MtB was sitting down when MoTD showed TK's sister with Ali Mac at the game yesterday.