07-11-2020, 15:11
(This post was last modified: 07-11-2020, 15:36 by HerefordBull.)
Spot on 0762.
Last night was no surprise. This was especially so after we gifted them 2 goals. If you look at the possession stats for the game we had the majority of the ball but as we have seen so often against an organised defense we don't have the players to break it down. Aberdeen do what they do and no surprise there ( look at the foul tally!) .......we didn't even make them have to work for it last night , and that is the most disappointing thing.
Again the ref got a penalty claim wrong and I don't know what would have been needed for the ref to point to the spot........a solid push in the back on Boyle, within a clear view for the ref was a penalty all day long...........however we deserved nothing from the game so not too disappointed. ( we would probably missed it anyway the way our luck has turned)
At the start of the season we got the best of the results in the main due to some poor opposition play and a share of good fortune. I was never really happy in any game, that we were dominating and looked comfortable with the exception of Livingston. In the last couple of games the luck has deserted us and Ross must now get a reaction from the players to prevent a downward spiral in form.............something that normally affects us after xmas! Unfortunately our midfield is still powder-puff so doubt we will ever challenge in "big games" on a regular basis. Opposition coaches also know that if we are pressed all over the park, we cannot cope and mistakes and hoof ball becomes the order of the day.
Have to agree with 0762 s observation with bringing subs on with only a few minutes remaining.( although Mallan got longer than that last night) We have had a number of managers lately that do this and it baffles me. If the 11 on the field isn't producing the right gameplan then change it early enough to give the new player/s a chance to influence the match. I know our bench is fairly sparse but in the last couple of games there hasn't been a case to keep many of the starting players on the pitch for 90 minutes and should be used as an opportunity to give somebody else a chance for a decent amount of time eg: Gullan for Doidge from the start. ( Doidge biggest problem is his lack of pace and always looks like he is pulling a caravan) Players like Boyle seem to be one of the first names on the team sheet but for me he needs dropping from his form in the games since he signed a new contract., His control and final ball have been woeful of late and needs some work on the training pitch. He said last week he wants to play at the highest level................have to prove you can play at this level first Martin!
GGTTH
Last night was no surprise. This was especially so after we gifted them 2 goals. If you look at the possession stats for the game we had the majority of the ball but as we have seen so often against an organised defense we don't have the players to break it down. Aberdeen do what they do and no surprise there ( look at the foul tally!) .......we didn't even make them have to work for it last night , and that is the most disappointing thing.
Again the ref got a penalty claim wrong and I don't know what would have been needed for the ref to point to the spot........a solid push in the back on Boyle, within a clear view for the ref was a penalty all day long...........however we deserved nothing from the game so not too disappointed. ( we would probably missed it anyway the way our luck has turned)
At the start of the season we got the best of the results in the main due to some poor opposition play and a share of good fortune. I was never really happy in any game, that we were dominating and looked comfortable with the exception of Livingston. In the last couple of games the luck has deserted us and Ross must now get a reaction from the players to prevent a downward spiral in form.............something that normally affects us after xmas! Unfortunately our midfield is still powder-puff so doubt we will ever challenge in "big games" on a regular basis. Opposition coaches also know that if we are pressed all over the park, we cannot cope and mistakes and hoof ball becomes the order of the day.
Have to agree with 0762 s observation with bringing subs on with only a few minutes remaining.( although Mallan got longer than that last night) We have had a number of managers lately that do this and it baffles me. If the 11 on the field isn't producing the right gameplan then change it early enough to give the new player/s a chance to influence the match. I know our bench is fairly sparse but in the last couple of games there hasn't been a case to keep many of the starting players on the pitch for 90 minutes and should be used as an opportunity to give somebody else a chance for a decent amount of time eg: Gullan for Doidge from the start. ( Doidge biggest problem is his lack of pace and always looks like he is pulling a caravan) Players like Boyle seem to be one of the first names on the team sheet but for me he needs dropping from his form in the games since he signed a new contract., His control and final ball have been woeful of late and needs some work on the training pitch. He said last week he wants to play at the highest level................have to prove you can play at this level first Martin!
GGTTH
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