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Post by stevek192 on Feb 11, 2024 10:43:13 GMT
Not Exeters fault but our fault for thinking that because a Manager plays a certain way with one team he can do it with a different team. Also both Tisdale and MT had lousy January windows with us. I fear the summer wont be much better. I hope I am wrong.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Feb 11, 2024 10:51:11 GMT
Not Exeters fault but our fault for thinking that because a Manager plays a certain way with one team he can do it with a different team. Also both Tisdale and MT had lousy January windows with us. I fear the summer wont be much better. I hope I am wrong. I think you will be right, but I think that will be because of the owners, rather than Taylor. |
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 11, 2024 11:07:53 GMT
Unfortunately, the social experiment bringing in monotone Matt, with his 2024 record so far of 7 defeats in 10 matches, with predictable post match quotes "its a recurring theme" and "it wont change" is wearing a bit thin (one sentence away from his mentors "I cannot do anything with this squad"). As we all trundle down the M4 on Tuesday, to the home of the mighty Stevenage, the thought of watching Gordon, Grant and Hoole does not fill me with too much Dunkirk spirit. The seriousness of this run of defeats cannot be under estimated, the sooner BRFC reach 52 points the better, we do not want to be going into the last four games needing more than a couple of points. 😂 but it might be a bit more exciting ! 💙 |
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Post by keygas on Feb 11, 2024 11:09:42 GMT
As frustrating & poor as the performance was yesterday,, I think fans need to give MT a bit of slack, to go in a game without Hunt,Taylor,Ward,Finley,Vale & Martin, it was always going to be a struggle, bit like a tradesman trying to work after having his best tools nicked.
Hopefully if we can get a few back on the pitch, we should have enough to start picking up a few points & avoid getting mixed up with the bottom of the table.
One positive emerging is I think we’ve got a real quality player in Contah, just need to get him in a settled midfield eventually.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 11, 2024 11:27:43 GMT
As frustrating & poor as the performance was yesterday,, I think fans need to give MT a bit of slack, to go in a game without Hunt,Taylor,Ward,Finley,Vale & Martin, it was always going to be a struggle, bit like a tradesman trying to work after having his best tools nicked. Hopefully if we can get a few back on the pitch, we should have enough to start picking up a few points & avoid getting mixed up with the bottom of the table. One positive emerging is I think we’ve got a real quality player in Contah, just need to get him in a settled midfield eventually. Those players missing didn't mean he had to stick to 3 at the back and just JM upfront on his own for the entire game? Plus what about the January window, why bring in 3 more light weight youngsters why he keeps saying we need "men"?? Was Conteh what we really needed to get though this season? |
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Post by mftc on Feb 11, 2024 11:37:22 GMT
If we signed experienced players of a certain "style" think Beardsley, O'Toole, Agogo, yeah we would be better off against the more physical sides but to what end.
I think Taylor had a limited January budget (Konteh aside). Aguilera looks very good. Baggott is cover for injuries and illness, not sure abt Vaughan.
For sure, we have a lot to do over the summer. Friend looks ok but if he only lasts a few minutes, it's a no from me.
Hopefully Martin will get the goals to help us scrape safety in early April, so we can give some of our own youngsters some game time.
Trying times but hopefully the players back from injury and illness will make a real difference.
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Post by gashead79 on Feb 11, 2024 11:45:11 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if half of those out injured are just not interested.
It's easier to go and see the physio to cry off if the desire to play isn't there.
If we were top of the league and playing well, players who are 50/50 might be less inclined to lose their spot and will push on through pain and niggles.
Poor performance and inconsistency can breed poor performance and inconsistency. It makes for a good hiding place and the more people on board can compound the issue. Managers nightmare, especially since he's new and they aren't his lads.
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Post by stokegiffordgas on Feb 11, 2024 13:44:49 GMT
We seem to concede a lot of goals (eg first ones v Fleetwood and Burton) where we defend the first play but then concede from second or third plays. Surely our defensive coaching is at fault here as well as the personnel with the shirt. Someone has to shut down these extra phases instead of just block the shot or header mentality which is costing us dear.
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Post by Sir Trevor on Feb 11, 2024 14:23:55 GMT
Bristol Rovers vs Burton Albion
Saturday 11th February 2024
A detailed analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses and Styles of the two teams in this particular match.
STRENGTHS
Were effective at creating goalscoring opportunities from counter attacks
Created a high number of chances relative to their possession
Were effective at creating goalscoring opportunities from set-pieces
Were strong at finishing
WEAKNESSES
Team has no significant weaknesses
Were aggressive
Lost possession often
Commited a high number of individual errors
STYLES
Favoured long shots
Attacked through the middle
Dominated possession
Had a high shot frequency when in possession
Favoured long balls
Can you identify which of the above characteristics match the display of each side?
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 11, 2024 15:01:28 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if half of those out injured are just not interested. It's easier to go and see the physio to cry off if the desire to play isn't there. If we were top of the league and playing well, players who are 50/50 might be less inclined to lose their spot and will push on through pain and niggles. Poor performance and inconsistency can breed poor performance and inconsistency. It makes for a good hiding place and the more people on board can compound the issue. Managers nightmare, especially since he's new and they aren't his lads. Taylor's got fluid on the knee requiring draining, Finley a hip problem requiring injections and Vale spent most of last week in hospital, which of those 3 do you think was faking it? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 11, 2024 15:06:27 GMT
We seem to concede a lot of goals (eg first ones v Fleetwood and Burton) where we defend the first play but then concede from second or third plays. Surely our defensive coaching is at fault here as well as the personnel with the shirt. Someone has to shut down these extra phases instead of just block the shot or header mentality which is costing us dear. I can't understand why El-Kan was doing for the first goal, he just left the player running with ball for Grant even though he was the closest defender, if he'd gone with him it's unlikely he would have put the cross in. The second to me looked a high footed challenge on Grant, although no idea how the goal scorer found himself unmarked when we were playing with 3 CB's. Whilst MT says we're being bullied not sure either goal was down to our defenders being too lightweight? |
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Post by gashead79 on Feb 11, 2024 15:06:44 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if half of those out injured are just not interested. It's easier to go and see the physio to cry off if the desire to play isn't there. If we were top of the league and playing well, players who are 50/50 might be less inclined to lose their spot and will push on through pain and niggles. Poor performance and inconsistency can breed poor performance and inconsistency. It makes for a good hiding place and the more people on board can compound the issue. Managers nightmare, especially since he's new and they aren't his lads. Taylor's got fluid on the knee requiring draining, Finley a hip problem requiring injections and Vale spent most of last week in hospital, which of those 3 do you think was faking it? Do you understand my point or is everything completely literal in your world? Have you ever played football? Do you have kids? Clearly if a player has broken their Dam leg, my view doesn't relate. But for sure, this happens in football and other sports. It's just a loose point. |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Feb 11, 2024 15:09:06 GMT
Taylor's got fluid on the knee requiring draining, Finley a hip problem requiring injections and Vale spent most of last week in hospital, which of those 3 do you think was faking it? Do you understand my point or is everything completely literal in your world? Have you ever played football? Do you have kids? Clearly if a player has broken their Dam leg, my view doesn't relate. But for sure, this happens in football and other sports. It's just a loose point. I have one kid, not kids so I don't understand what you are getting at. |
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Post by syg on Feb 11, 2024 15:09:36 GMT
Unfortunately, the social experiment bringing in monotone Matt, with his 2024 record so far of 7 defeats in 10 matches, with predictable post match quotes "its a recurring theme" and "it wont change" is wearing a bit thin (one sentence away from his mentors "I cannot do anything with this squad"). As we all trundle down the M4 on Tuesday, to the home of the mighty Stevenage, the thought of watching Gordon, Grant and Hoole does not fill me with too much Dunkirk spirit. The seriousness of this run of defeats cannot be under estimated, the sooner BRFC reach 52 points the better, we do not want to be going into the last four games needing more than a couple of points. 😂 but it might be a bit more exciting ! 💙 Maybe you should actually listen to what he said in the interview, it absolutely nailed what the problem is = politially saying that JB had tried to tried to turn us into a L1 Barce and messed up. |
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Post by pirate on Feb 11, 2024 15:13:45 GMT
😂 but it might be a bit more exciting ! 💙 Maybe you should actually listen to what he said in the interview, it absolutely nailed what the problem is = politially saying that JB had tried to tried to turn us into a L1 Barce and messed up. "there's not too much wrong from what I can see" "there is a feeling there that we can hopefully get a little bit more out of them and start producing winning football, as opposed to just good looking football some of the time, but not getting the end out of it." "There's enough time to challenge this season, but we need to win games of football." "this season it seems a little bit more even from top to bottom and we're sat in the middle of the pack at the moment. Someone will come from that position, why can't it be us?" "Like I said to you previously, there's a reason why I took this job and that group of players is one of the main ones." |
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Post by gashead79 on Feb 11, 2024 16:45:49 GMT
Do you understand my point or is everything completely literal in your world? Have you ever played football? Do you have kids? Clearly if a player has broken their Dam leg, my view doesn't relate. But for sure, this happens in football and other sports. It's just a loose point. I have one kid, not kids so I don't understand what you are getting at. Nah, you won't with just the 1. Lucky. 2 and more then they start conspiring against you🤬 |
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 11, 2024 17:47:00 GMT
😂 but it might be a bit more exciting ! 💙 Maybe you should actually listen to what he said in the interview, it absolutely nailed what the problem is = politially saying that JB had tried to tried to turn us into a L1 Barce and messed up. I think you misunderstood my little tongue in cheek remark re; fighting relegation always makes end of season far more exciting - was in no way a remark appertaining to Mr Taylor, hope I’ve cleared that up UTG 💙 |
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 11, 2024 17:49:18 GMT
Txting can be soooo misleading - 🤔🙃🥱💙💙💙💙💙💙
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Post by bobbyjones on Feb 11, 2024 18:23:38 GMT
Like it or not relegation battle coming and I feel it could happen.
Hope not but no confidence in the manager, just ask Rotherham. Up the Pirates.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 11, 2024 18:26:20 GMT
Taylor's got fluid on the knee requiring draining, Finley a hip problem requiring injections and Vale spent most of last week in hospital, which of those 3 do you think was faking it? Do you understand my point or is everything completely literal in your world? Have you ever played football? Do you have kids? Clearly if a player has broken their Dam leg, my view doesn't relate. But for sure, this happens in football and other sports. It's just a loose point. Your post clearly suggested some of the injured players are just faking it, I just listed details of 3 players we're presently missing big time, which players do you think are faking it, given your making the allegation not me as I doubt Rossiter is faking what seems a career threatening injury and LM seems to want to play, I can't think of any other player who's out injured? |
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