24-11-2018, 00:37
Thought we were poor tonight, but luckily Ipswich were absolutely terrible.
Ipswich's lack of ability seemed to paper over the cracks in our performance.
That said, at least we had the quality to win while playing badly. I'm just worried that we haven't yet had a single good performance away from home. We're not going to play many other teams as bad as them, if any. Although, at least Moore went with a back 4 again. I'm convinced that would've been a draw at best if he reverted back to 3 central defenders.
We really need a right back and good box to box midfielder in January if we are to challenge.
Adarabioyo looks completely uncomfortable at right back and I'm not only saying that due to the mistake. The guy just isn't comfortable on the ball and can't make a good decision. That's the second time he's given away a goal directly with a poor pass / touch. IMO he should be nowhere near the first team, I'd have him in the squad as back up centre back at best. I'm pretty sure he's one of those young players who will be in League 1 or League 2 in a couple of years from what I've seen.
In midfield, Mozza, Brunt and Barry are all well past their best and aren't more than squad players if we're to be competing. Mozza was well poor tonight, missing simple passes, lost his pace to beat players. We need someone with legs who can actually pass with precision next to Livermore. The older players can come from the bench to close a game out.
Ipswich's lack of ability seemed to paper over the cracks in our performance.
That said, at least we had the quality to win while playing badly. I'm just worried that we haven't yet had a single good performance away from home. We're not going to play many other teams as bad as them, if any. Although, at least Moore went with a back 4 again. I'm convinced that would've been a draw at best if he reverted back to 3 central defenders.
We really need a right back and good box to box midfielder in January if we are to challenge.
Adarabioyo looks completely uncomfortable at right back and I'm not only saying that due to the mistake. The guy just isn't comfortable on the ball and can't make a good decision. That's the second time he's given away a goal directly with a poor pass / touch. IMO he should be nowhere near the first team, I'd have him in the squad as back up centre back at best. I'm pretty sure he's one of those young players who will be in League 1 or League 2 in a couple of years from what I've seen.
In midfield, Mozza, Brunt and Barry are all well past their best and aren't more than squad players if we're to be competing. Mozza was well poor tonight, missing simple passes, lost his pace to beat players. We need someone with legs who can actually pass with precision next to Livermore. The older players can come from the bench to close a game out.