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A case for the defence

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Faithful Bantam, Feb 26, 2022.

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  1. Faithful Bantam

    Faithful Bantam Squad Player

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    There isn't one. The worst back 4/5 we've ever had.

    Its a huge problem, and there's obviously a major rebuild needed in the summer.

    With that defence, I worry about where the next point is coming from.

    Do we have enough of a buffer to stay up? We need to adopt a relegation battle mentality now. Try and grind a handful of points to see us over the line.
     
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    #1 Faithful Bantam, Feb 26, 2022
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  2. Tennesseebantam

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    Sounds like a good swap, what size case are you hoping to get?
     
    #2 Tennesseebantam, Feb 26, 2022
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  3. Faithful Bantam

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    One that'll fit in the overhead bins.
     
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    #3 Faithful Bantam, Feb 26, 2022
  4. bantam65

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    There is NO case for this defence.
     
    #4 bantam65, Feb 26, 2022
  5. bantam65

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    Cheapskate...pay for hold luggage.
     
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    Songo and Foulds were appalling letting Canavan go may seriously cost us.
     
    #6 stubgate13, Feb 26, 2022
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    I really do expect Hughes and Hodges to be having a close look at out any out of contract players.
     
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    They probably already have !
     
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    #8 vladimir, Feb 26, 2022
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  9. Faithful Bantam

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    Are there any available? This is desperation time.
     
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  10. Faithful Bantam

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    When you're wondering whether Threlkeld can play at centre back, you know you're f****d
     
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    Anyone who thought Canavan leaving didn't matter because he was bang average, take a look at the defence were left with.

    The worst defence in Bradford City history.
     
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  12. bantam65

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    What about Kelleher?
    ;)
     
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    Its not hyperbole either. I agree. I can't recall a worse defence. I actually think that defence would struggle in the league below.

    We probably need to go into our remaining games with 11 behind the ball, try and grind out a few draws, hope for the odd win.
     
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    I'm more worried about the other end of the pitch to be honest. Once again we looked toothless up front with an overweight striker in Cook who isn't good enough for Halifax and his strike partner Robinson who isn't good enough for Avenue.

    Dreadful recruitment from Adams all over the pitch
     
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    Jesus if they put him in there we really are in bother he can't even play his own position
     
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  16. Faithful Bantam

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    Tbf, wondering whether our defence or attack is the worst is like deciding whether you'd rather have syphilis or herpes.
     
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    Our defence just frustrates the xxxx out of me. 70 to 85 per cent of the time, Paudie, Yann, Foulds and Hendrie play well. Good tackles, interceptions et al. And then they just make such bad decisions, individually and collectively, play one another out of position and offer gimmees. Bears of very little brain.
     
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    They really don't play well. They're slow, weak, positionally poor, physically not imposing, prone to lapses in concentration and crap on the ball. Seriously, name me a worse back 4 we've ever had.
     
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    Be interesting having just listened to MH what he can start to instill in them with a full week ahead.
    Can't listen to radio Leeds anymore today as presenters are like giddy kids gushing over Hughes and virtually ignoring callers saying how poor this team is
     
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    Foulds today put in a non league level performance.

    Worst of a bad bunch.

    Maybe the occasion was too much?
     
    #20 JonButterfield, Feb 26, 2022
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