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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 8, 2018 16:59:37 GMT
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Post by socrates on Sept 8, 2018 17:19:26 GMT
Well for a start Reilly had a shot that just went wide before he came off, did Nichols even have a shot?
His all round general play was better too, the runs he made etc.
How can Nichols shoot at goal if he doesn't get given the ball to shoot with? Ronaldo wouldn't score in front of our midfield. For me, Reilly's general play was no better, no worse. Both victims of pitiful service. If we're going to single out a striker today it is Payne. He was useless today. Nichols isn’t hungry enough to get in the positions to shoot which is why he drops deeper and plays the simple ball to keep possession and build up play. You could play Sinclair up front and he’d do the same as Nichols has done for the last year. He does this ok but if he had more hunger and more confidence then he’d look for the killer pass with more movement and more aggression and someone would find him. Payne hasn’t got the vision or hunger to move and point either , I think Reilly has and from what I’ve seen from the lad on loan from Watford has too.
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Post by kampucheagas on Sept 8, 2018 17:20:39 GMT
So happy with him at the moment. He sees it as it is. No excuses. Some persistent points he keeps making: players trying hard, not found his settled side, new players not hit ground running..... interesting point on players under him taking time to develop.... he will get it right
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Post by socrates on Sept 8, 2018 17:29:14 GMT
So happy with him at the moment. He sees it as it is. No excuses. Some persistent points he keeps making: players trying hard, not found his settled side, new players not hit ground running..... interesting point on players under him taking time to develop.... he will get it right I think he will too , I just hope he sticks with the 4-4-2 he started with today to be honest . Lockyer needs to sit on the bench for a while and I’d like to see the same team again next week. Keep the formation simple Keep the selection simple Keep some continuity going. Perhaps Reilly and jak together up front they’re both hungry with movement and pace other than that I’d say we’ve built a block today let’s build on it not tear it up and start again with loads of changes.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Sept 8, 2018 17:34:53 GMT
The Matthews sub was due to LEDs pulling up. He needed help but he was kept on for ten mins to long (tried to run if off?). Another hammy? think it was a foot injury
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Post by kampucheagas on Sept 8, 2018 17:37:29 GMT
So happy with him at the moment. He sees it as it is. No excuses. Some persistent points he keeps making: players trying hard, not found his settled side, new players not hit ground running..... interesting point on players under him taking time to develop.... he will get it right I think he will too , I just hope he sticks with the 4-4-2 he started with today to be honest . Lockyer needs to sit on the bench for a while and I’d like to see the same team again next week. Keep the formation simple Keep the selection simple Keep some continuity going. Perhaps Reilly and jak together up front they’re both hungry with movement and pace other than that I’d say we’ve built a block today let’s build on it not tear it up and start again with loads of changes. I agree And when Sercs, Partington and THD are in the squad I think things will look a whole lot brighter It could be a better policy to go with Reilly and Jak up top with Mathews and Bennet buzzing around, we seem to be more effective playing on the deck rather than pumping it to Payne. DC has said the front partnerships are being looked at, and we must remember we have a brand new front 3 so it does take time. So far we have gone with Payne plus another.... maybe Luton will see Reilly and the Watford lad get a chance.... scare em with youth and pace!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 17:37:30 GMT
Thats the difference, Reilly got into space, and so got the ball and got the shot away, he at least had a shot, Nichols, well um...........
We were on top with only one team in the game really in the 2nd half, then DC subs off the impressive looking Reilly for Nichols, whilst leaving the utterly useless today Payne on the pitch, and then for the next 30 or so mins it was all Plymuff. That's at least two games running now those two haven't a managed a shot at goal between them. Impressive looking Reilly? No better than the stagnant Payne from I was watching. But if your forwards aren’t getting the service then what chance do they have to score? A bit harsh on Nichols, at least he had movement in him and looked to create and link up play unlike Payne and Reilly.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 8, 2018 17:47:22 GMT
We were on top with only one team in the game really in the 2nd half, then DC subs off the impressive looking Reilly for Nichols, whilst leaving the utterly useless today Payne on the pitch, and then for the next 30 or so mins it was all Plymuff. That's at least two games running now those two haven't a managed a shot at goal between them. Impressive looking Reilly? No better than the stagnant Payne from I was watching. But if your forwards aren’t getting the service then what chance do they have to score? A bit harsh on Nichols, at least he had movement in him and looked to create and link up play unlike Payne and Reilly. At least Reilly challenged for the ball and got in goal scoring positions, Nichols for the second week running played like a kid from the Academy, one who was physically out of his depth against a robust back 4. What's the point of link up play if it's not leading to any shots on goal?
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Post by e4bandrobinstubbs on Sept 8, 2018 17:47:27 GMT
A point and a clean sheet. Not bad seeing as we played 90+ mins with only 10 men. Payne was absent all match.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 17:51:05 GMT
Impressive looking Reilly? No better than the stagnant Payne from I was watching. But if your forwards aren’t getting the service then what chance do they have to score? A bit harsh on Nichols, at least he had movement in him and looked to create and link up play unlike Payne and Reilly. At least Reilly challenged for the ball and got in goal scoring positions, Nichols for the second week running played like a kid from the Academy, one who was physically out of his depth against a robust back 4. What's the point of link up play if it's not leading to any shots on goal? I thought that was part of football, to link up play to create chances for a shot on goal. He shouldn’t need to drop deep, he should be in the box being provided for.
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Post by warehamgas on Sept 8, 2018 18:03:04 GMT
Tbf to Nicholls when Macey saved from Matthews he had space in front of goal and just needed the ball squared to him and he was miffed about not getting it!! Having just got back and having not read the whole thread I thought we played ok and our central defence looked good most of the time and Kelly had a very good first game esp as at times he was against Carey. The worrying bit was they were bottom and had already let in a shedload of goals. Two out of form teams but I think both will improve and finish higher esp us once we get our players back. After the stick he’s been getting I though Ollie C also put in a shift. Payne was the most disappointing for me because when we were attacking he seemed a bit laboured getting into position, mind you he got no change out of the referee. And Danny L put in several crosses but I’m not sure a single one found one of our players which was disappointing. A good point I think and lots of positives to take out of it. UTG
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Post by spacegas on Sept 8, 2018 18:18:18 GMT
Each to their own with regards to how you view a performance and players but thought Reilly, Bonham,Matthews, Bennett and Clarke were the only players who came out of today with any credit. It was a worry today about our lack of inventiveness when we got to their box. Still positive that the lads can turn it round..UTG
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 18:36:58 GMT
Good to see Ellis and Billy Bob there today - shame they were in an Exec Box and not on the pitch though.
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Post by wallywalters on Sept 8, 2018 18:44:23 GMT
To try and draw positives out of that game is clutching at straws. We are in serious serious trouble and yes that is evident even after 7 games. Spoke to a few muff fans after the game and they couldn't believe how poor we were considering how bad they are and were. Last season we played a struggling argyle side at home early doors and we were dreadful but a bit of bodin magic got us out of trouble. This season we have no magic to get us out of trouble we've sold all our magic.
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Post by pucklegas on Sept 8, 2018 18:56:43 GMT
Thought we looked solid but couldn’t create enough, Leads crossing was normal standards, why do they not get him there for a morning a week just practicing his crossing, as it is so frustrating always hits first man or gull on roof of stand.
Bonham looked okay with one great save, second half.
Think Payne and Nicho looked more in tune however Gav has not had a chance yet and looked promising in glimpses.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 18:59:04 GMT
Good to see Ellis and Billy Bob there today - shame they were in an Exec Box and not on the pitch though. And Jake Gosling. Maybe DC is putting the band back together...
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Sept 8, 2018 19:34:33 GMT
Those bashing Nichols clearly didn’t go to the game. DC had to make the sub as Reilly was shattered and offering nothing. I was at the game. If Reilly was shattered and offered nothing (even though in a previous move he was linking with Payne, shot deflected wide but ref gave goalkick), why couldn't the Watford fella have come on? What did Nichols do today (or any day) that he hasn't done before (excluding the pass from upside-down upson last season)? Awful substitution.
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Post by rosssgb on Sept 8, 2018 19:49:08 GMT
Those bashing Nichols clearly didn’t go to the game. DC had to make the sub as Reilly was shattered and offering nothing. I was at the game. If Reilly was shattered and offered nothing (even though in a previous move he was linking with Payne, shot deflected wide but ref gave goalkick), why couldn't the Watford fella have come on? What did Nichols do today (or any day) that he hasn't done before (excluding the pass from upside-down upson last season)? Awful substitution. Game of opinions, in mine Reilly didn’t offer anything. Payne was winning flick ons and he wasn’t there to chase on. Reilly had two shots both off target.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 8, 2018 19:51:52 GMT
Each to their own with regards to how you view a performance and players but thought Reilly, Bonham,Matthews, Bennett and Clarke were the only players who came out of today with any credit. It was a worry today about our lack of inventiveness when we got to their box. Still positive that the lads can turn it round..UTG Kelly came out of it with credit. Not sure about Bennett. He is really starting to flatter to deceive. What Pompey fans were saying is starting to ring tyre. Technically he is very good but hardly ever any end product to go with it.
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Post by rosssgb on Sept 8, 2018 19:54:18 GMT
Yes, did you?? Tell me one thing Reilly did that Nichols didn’t? Fact is they both received pathetic service which is our biggest problem. The majority of our shots come from midfielder potshots.
Well for a start Reilly had a shot that just went wide before he came off.
That about sums this forum up 😂 He had a shot off target wow lets get the party poppers out
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