Victoria Swan
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I guess we won that one on expected goals 
Whitaker's Return in a must win game for both teams .
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Yankee_Jack
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Needed Allen instead of Patino. Need experience in these situations
The Blobster
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Good effort but poor result .
KVetch
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I'm sorry you are being subjected to these results. It's difficult to take solace in silver linings when you just want results. We can't seem to head the ball properly, and it seems like we're afraid to hit the target. We can't put away chances other teams score. You're all more optimistic than me tonight. I like the effort to play an up tempo game, we have the pace. And yes Cullen would fit that style for us better.
CroJack
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I don't want JUST results, I want football that creates a lot of chances and results in the long term.
We have to play Cullen and Big Myck and I'm sure we'll score.
Far better performance but 4 shots on target from 19 is a clear problem. Myk is probably not fit enough to start but would have been a much better fit tactically against this opposition. It's nearly there though. The defense was slightly better, 1 goal against instead of many. The intensity is coming and the team looks more and more purposeful each game. It's surely the time for Cullen and Myk to compete for 9, Yates has had opportunity enough.
Schedule ahead is tough. Might get something against Hull but otherwise it's going to be Sunderland at the end of the month before we're likely to see a win, and even then that's not an easy game.
Schedule ahead is tough. Might get something against Hull but otherwise it's going to be Sunderland at the end of the month before we're likely to see a win, and even then that's not an easy game.
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Yankee_Jack
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Optimistic about the three arrivals
Ronald is almost priceless at this level. Cullen can get on the end of his damage
Ronald is almost priceless at this level. Cullen can get on the end of his damage
Yankee_Jack
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Cooper put in a good, energetic shift, especially since he’s seen very little game time all season. A nice complement on the left to Ronald on the right.
Pato was lame today. Need somebody else in his slot for the next match
Pato was lame today. Need somebody else in his slot for the next match
Yankee_Jack
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I think we need to make midfield changes now that will make a significant difference. Anchor with Grimes and Fulton/Allen. Then PP / Cooper / Ronald. Start Cullen where he belongs. Pato was too off today to start the next match. As #10, Cooper adds box-to-box with a smattering of Ducks. We need more spine up the center of the field. Cooper gives us that. And we need to continue the back 4. Today both FBs got plenty forward.
Yankee_Jack
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We’re just 5 points from relegation … the Williams’ era had better start producing points and quick
From Luke Williams:
"I am frustrated that we didn't turn really good actions into goals. When you create 19 chances and at least four of them are in the six-yard box, there's not an excuse to not win the game.
"What is that's wrong with those chances? For me, nothing. It's just concentration, finish the action correctly and we'll win the game of football.
Well, Luke, I'll tell you what was wrong - it was YOU who left our best finisher on the bench. YOU and no one else. Exactly what is it about you and certain other managers? Do you wear blinkers so you see only what you want to see? Do you wear ear plugs to block out the pleas for you to play Liam Cullen where he's supposed to play? Even when you, yourself, have admitted that you play him out of position. Do you not listen to the comments of the seasoned, experienced ex players who time and time again say that Cullen is our most natural finisher? If I've heard and read that, surely you must have as well? You're the coach; it's your job to be aware of these things even if they might conflict with your own view.
Or are you so arrogant that you insist that you are right and all these other people are wrong?. Managers/coaches are often wrong; very often in fact. Take Whittaker, for example, the player who stole our points today; the player who's scored more goals than anyone at our club in another club not too different to ours in terms of league position. The player who many are touting to become a £15/20 million striker if he carries on his good form. How many of our 'genius' managers didn't rate him? Were you amongst those in the background who wanted shot of him? I don't know but given how you mis-use Cullen, I have to wonder. Some stats from a game we could have won with the right striker up front:
POSSESSION: 71-29 SHOTS: 19-9 OT: 4-3 CORNERS: 8-2 FOULS: 12-14 GOALS: SWEET FA-1
Four on target from 19 shots. Seems to me you need a good finisher. I wonder where you can get one from?
"I am frustrated that we didn't turn really good actions into goals. When you create 19 chances and at least four of them are in the six-yard box, there's not an excuse to not win the game.
"What is that's wrong with those chances? For me, nothing. It's just concentration, finish the action correctly and we'll win the game of football.
Well, Luke, I'll tell you what was wrong - it was YOU who left our best finisher on the bench. YOU and no one else. Exactly what is it about you and certain other managers? Do you wear blinkers so you see only what you want to see? Do you wear ear plugs to block out the pleas for you to play Liam Cullen where he's supposed to play? Even when you, yourself, have admitted that you play him out of position. Do you not listen to the comments of the seasoned, experienced ex players who time and time again say that Cullen is our most natural finisher? If I've heard and read that, surely you must have as well? You're the coach; it's your job to be aware of these things even if they might conflict with your own view.
Or are you so arrogant that you insist that you are right and all these other people are wrong?. Managers/coaches are often wrong; very often in fact. Take Whittaker, for example, the player who stole our points today; the player who's scored more goals than anyone at our club in another club not too different to ours in terms of league position. The player who many are touting to become a £15/20 million striker if he carries on his good form. How many of our 'genius' managers didn't rate him? Were you amongst those in the background who wanted shot of him? I don't know but given how you mis-use Cullen, I have to wonder. Some stats from a game we could have won with the right striker up front:
POSSESSION: 71-29 SHOTS: 19-9 OT: 4-3 CORNERS: 8-2 FOULS: 12-14 GOALS: SWEET FA-1
Four on target from 19 shots. Seems to me you need a good finisher. I wonder where you can get one from?
Yankee_Jack
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Cullen comes on and in a few minutes drops off the last defender, finds space, picks up the ball and drills it off the cross bar from distance. Yates couldn’t finish from six inches. 
case proven
case proven