Match Thread #39: Burton Albion vs Bradford City Saturday 21st March 2026 3:00pm

It seems now every goal is Walker's fault.

It was a good header into the ground that bounced up just before Walker which makes it a much harder save.

 

Our lone striker position is a problem and unfortunately so far Swan doesn't look like he will change that, give them 15 minutes then we need to make changes, that's a blow if as the commentators are saying Sarcevics injury is a hamstring.

 

You don’t say ?

 

Miss chances and concede a soft goal, standard…

Terrible from Walker and the defence for that goal, Walker is out of form he’s conceding anything that isn’t straight at him. Thankfully we concede few shots on target or I’d be very worried.

 

There was no chance Huddersfield would have leant us Taylor. Nothing to do with Rupp it’s poor recruitment in January from the recruitment team.

 

Agree tbf. Not sure why he's been frozen out. Been generally solid and provides the most significant threat from set pieces and God knows we need as many threats as possible in the box.

 

Been ran into the ground recently. After Wimbledon, Alexander has been terrified to change the team and Sarcevic is the most likely to get injured.

 

Not a cat in hells chance Huddersfield would have loaned Taylor to us.

The shocking January recruitment is going to cost us a play off place in my opinion. Of the 7 games after this, I can only see maximum points against Northampton

 

Wow Joe Taylor not a hope in hell mate.

 

It felt like an injury waiting to happen. Been nervous about his fitness ever since he was put in the starting line up last weekend.

 

GA needs to get something here......... let's see the tinker man tactics

 

I'll be happy to see anyone coming out firing second half, I don't think were out of it but as we saw at valley Parade they can pass the ball and give you problems, but we should have done much better with that free kick.

 

He has (GA) allowed Sarce to play full games which is not good... he scores another 3- 5 goals if he played until the end but it sounds like that is it.. more goals lost ...

 

Unfortunately he has a massive effect attacking wise when he's fit, but yes it was only a matter of time because he gives his all.
Just seen Alexanders brought Wheatley on a good time for him to get a brace .

 

Swan hooked at HT. I told you so. Not great for his morale that.

and now we’re playing with two AM’s as strikers.

 

All these ratings are based purely on stats so don't really mean a lot as they miss a lot of context. Joe Wright scores well as he heads a lot of balls which score a defender highly and easier for defenders to score high. According to the ratings on flashscore our 2nd best player is Baldwin with a 6.7, how many people would say he has been the 2nd best player?

 

Cook is averaging a goal every 4 games. 8 in 27 games Our forwards could only dream of that. He was let go far to early

 

Disagree on this occasion, a save I'd expect him to save. Not the easiest but certainly saveable.

 

He just won't give Mullin any game time will he? Not saying he'd be any better but hell, give the bloke half a chance.

 

GA is managing the strikers so, so poorly.

The kind of thing I will hold against him regardless of success (which is undeniable).

He just seems clueless about strikers. Bizarre.