We’re playing much better without onomah

[Slaphead in Qatar]

I hope Parker doesn't put josh straight back in when he is fit

[fulhamben]

That said, my patience is wearing rather thin with bobby, I'm starting to think that one of johanssen, cav, ak, or knockaert would be better in that position

[Sting of the North]

I think you should always be careful with confusing correlation with causality, but agree that we have looked much better since Onomah's been out. Personally I believe that whilst Onomah has had several games in which he was ok, or even rather good based on purely individual actions, I believe that he never really managed to be part of a midfield unit at all. He didn't make other players better.

That's why I believe that the suggestion to drop Reid is way off the mark. Reid seem to be the opposite to Onomah in that even when he seemingly has a bad game based on noticeable individual moments (missing sitters, as a good example), he contributes so much to our overall improved play with his smart running and constant movement. He's been very good lately in my opinion, if we look beyond all those chances he should have scored.

[gang]

Miss him? I didn't even know that he wasn't there.

[colinwhite]

agreed we are more fluid now. He was also another player who stopped the play ,put his foot on the ball. He showed massive improvement indidually but to be fair never had a settle position because of injuries.

[filham]

A lot of us seem to favour Reid and while he looks to have a lot of ability he is not scoring the goals we need. In the position he is playing he should be the next highest scorer to Mitro, his 5 goals from 32 matches is inadequate and he has been missing chances since his first appearance. We had a long wait for his first goal and his shooting just does not look strong enough to bother keepers.

The problem is who can replace him, tempting to say Kamara but he has quite different qualities and he would not be so effective in build up play and it would mean a change of tactics. Parker has a problem.

[snarks]

BDR adds a lot to this team, and I believe is part of the reason we are playing more up tempo. The fact that he is not scoring is a bit of a negative, but his movement, dragging defenders out of position is one of the key reasons why TC is playing better. IMHO.

[ByTheRiver]

I think you should always be careful with confusing correlation with causality, but agree that we have looked much better since Onomah's been out. Personally I believe that whilst Onomah has had several games in which he was ok, or even rather good based on purely individual actions, I believe that he never really managed to be part of a midfield unit at all. He didn't make other players better.

That's why I believe that the suggestion to drop Reid is way off the mark. Reid seem to be the opposite to Onomah in that even when he seemingly has a bad game based on noticeable individual moments (missing sitters, as a good example), he contributes so much to our overall improved play with his smart running and constant movement. He's been very good lately in my opinion, if we look beyond all those chances he should have scored.

Nail. Hit. Head. The.

[ByTheRiver]

BDR adds a lot to this team, and I believe is part of the reason we are playing more up tempo. The fact that he is not scoring is a bit of a negative, but his movement, dragging defenders out of position is one of the key reasons why TC is playing better. IMHO.

Absolutely.

[colinwhite]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

[fulhamben]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

unlucky how? Looks just like poor finishing to me

[Nero]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

unlucky how? Looks just like poor finishing to me

I rather have someone who has poor finishing then someone that doesnt get in the position to shoot

[fulhamben]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

unlucky how? Looks just like poor finishing to me

I rather have someone who has poor finishing then someone that doesnt get in the position to shoot

thats how you justify poor finishing, because he gets on the end of lots of chances in the first place? Like I said, I'd rather try one of many other attacking options, in the hope that they aren't as bad in front of goal

[Matt10]

Think just because he's out doesn't mean he comes in to start at the same position. He could come in as a winger just as much as he comes in as a central midfielder. All depends on the formation chosen, not to mention the match situations.

[Andy S]

I think you are being unfair. Most of the time players play the way and in the position the manager asks them to play. This is not amateur football it's the pro stuff and the players work at it all week

[fulhamben]

Think just because he's out doesn't mean he comes in to start at the same position. He could come in as a winger just as much as he comes in as a central midfielder. All depends on the formation chosen, not to mention the match situations.

would be hard to see where though. Ak looking good down the right, tc back in form, kebano raring to go if left wing becomes available, Dm is a possibility though. He's big and very athletic so could do that role

[Matt10]

Think just because he's out doesn't mean he comes in to start at the same position. He could come in as a winger just as much as he comes in as a central midfielder. All depends on the formation chosen, not to mention the match situations.

would be hard to see where though. Ak looking good down the right, tc back in form, kebano raring to go if left wing becomes available, Dm is a possibility though. He's big and very athletic so could do that role

Oh, I agree, the depth of our wingers could be hard to break in, but he is fairly versatile. I wouldn't mind seeing him on the wing as I think our central mid roles will have additional depth once Reed is fully fit.

[Southcoastffc]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

unlucky how? Looks just like poor finishing to me

I rather have someone who has poor finishing then someone that doesnt get in the position to shoot

thats how you justify poor finishing, because he gets on the end of lots of chances in the first place? Like I said, I'd rather try one of many other attacking options, in the hope that they aren't as bad in front of goal

Apart from one season (with Bristol C in 2017 when he scored 19 in 46) there's been little in BDR's career so far to suggest he is a 'real' goal scorer. Career stats are approx 1 goal every 6 games.  Like others, I think he's important to the team, he worries defences and makes things happen.

[LittleErn]

Agree about Bobby. Hes been unlucky in front of goal but gives the team a lot.

unlucky how? Looks just like poor finishing to me

I rather have someone who has poor finishing then someone that doesnt get in the position to shoot

thats how you justify poor finishing, because he gets on the end of lots of chances in the first place? Like I said, I'd rather try one of many other attacking options, in the hope that they aren't as bad in front of goal

Apart from one season (with Bristol C in 2017 when he scored 19 in 46) there's been little in BDR's career so far to suggest he is a 'real' goal scorer. Career stats are approx 1 goal every 6 games.  Like others, I think he's important to the team, he worries defences and makes things happen.

Is it not possible to coach him to be more effective in front of goal? Most of all he needs to learn to place his shots away from the goalie while still getting some power.

[Facts Not Fiction]

Don't think Reid has been very good at CM, much more effective on the wing for me. But the combo of Reid, Arter and Cairney the last 3 games has bossed every midfield. So happy to see it continue.