Most liked posts in thread: Burton (H) - August 21st

He was on radio leeds/ifollow and he was honestly about five times better than Andy Kiwomya. As good to listen to as Matt Kilgallon when he was injured a while ago. Good knowledge.

 

Pleased with what I saw and certainly a big step up from the Barnsley (and from I’d heard about) the Southend performances.

What does worry me is although we seem to have a lot of players we very much lack strength in depth.

Up front is still the biggest concern. Nice to see 2 up front which we’ve blatantly been crying out for. I thought Collins had a unnecessary snipe about just going 1 up front in previous games when he was interviewed on the pulse after the game, so no doubt we’ll be subjected to that still a lot this season. Thought Miller played well, Doyle seems to be trying but not getting too much, were blatantly not playing to his strengths yet. I didn’t understand why MC took off Miller and brought on Gibson. Payne may have moved central but Gibson isn’t good enough and consistently gave the ball away. Although I don’t rate Bruekner at all he would have given a presence up front to try and hold the ball up. As such we did zero up front the last 10 minutes and instead just invited the ball to keep coming back as nobody could hold it up other than Scannell. We need a decent, physical forward who can do that as inevitably we will concede late goals if we simply try to hang on.

Other than that much happier driving back home last night.

 

We're ninth not nineteenth. Win on Saturday and we'll be top six.

Sort out the three problem areas (LB, CM & support for Doyle) and we'll be ok, possibly even play offs

 

Wyke & Doyle would have smashed this league to bits.

 

Just about hits the nail on the head.

 

Andy Kiwomya could send a glass eye to sleep.

 

It's rather sweet that you believe that.

 

If the Burton game goes badly I can see it becoming toxic like Bristol rovers last season.

 

Burton got a solid 1-0 win today against an in from Donny side. Add to that they won 2-1 in the cup midweek away, maybe they have found their feet this season?

We know from past experience they are gonna be solid and set up well and hard to break down. I can see a 0-1 win to Burton. We don't look like scoring

 

Lost all interest in attending this game, not worth the hassle trying to get an early finish to be let down by players staff and owners who frankly only care about their hefty wages. The signings of Scannell and Payne lifted my summer blues but it's not been enough.

 

I said before today’s game that losing to Barnsley was one thing, but a chasing from Southend would be another. And of anything, today’s performance was even more one sided than last weekends no-show.

More of the same on Tuesday night will bring Collins and Rahic under ridiculously early, but self inflicted pressure.

 

Let's not forget, Burton have started poorly after being relegated. They're hardly going to be brimming with confidence.

The key will be organisation, discipline, and desire - and without the first two, and a sense of understanding, you won't magically create the third.

There's not long to instill that which was missing these last few games...

 

I would have to alter my diary so much to attend the Burton game, and I'm struggling to fit Wycombe in too. Yet our opening lack of form is making my decisions easier ......... I see little changing soon, on either front.

Five family Birthdays to consider, starting the 25th (Saturday), in just 13 days. I am committed to attending three.
And yes, Storck, just as you have other things on your mind (Hope all goes well ) so do others. Football is no longer a do or die past time.
Like you, I also see 4 points as a bare minimum - But if it stops the rot ..... I'll take two Draws right now, to steady our ship.

 

Beat us and 3 wins in a row. I’d say that was a good start

 

For me he’s too lightweight to play in a two. He needs to be playing a lot higher up the pitch than he has been. We could play him as a 10 but it leaves Doyle doing the job of a target man which doesn’t get the best out of him. Could even maybe play him right midfield with him cutting inside.

 

So out of Akpan, Wright, and probably Payne we don’t have anyone good enough for CM? Give over.

(We also has Reeves to come back from injury, who’s a CM).

Also to say it’s a mess of recruitment is laughable, considering the reception of the 15 signings we’ve made in what’s been a busy summer.

 

It's the only way we can utilise Payne to go 2 up front. Collins obviously had a plan to play Payne in the Number 10 role behind a lone striker, but it clearly isn't working..So, we either drop Payne or as you say, try him in the role Law was deployed in.
We had the same problem trying to fit McCarten in the side, admittedly, McCarten is probably nowhere as good as Payne is supposed to be.

 

Yes the midfield at the moment do not look like being able to support this system. Are they up to it - a change of formation will answer this - they are not we appear to have then recruited badly or is there a problem with the coaching?? Problem with two top have we enough individuals of a decent calibre to play it? Has the recruitment left us short for an option b. Is there enough quality competition for every position - does not look like it.

 

I am wobbling, wait until Fleetwood away, or go tomorrow? I feel like I might miss something.....

 

Same here, although ours is due on the 3rd Sep!
I'd rather watch a spot of Cricket on Saturday if I'm honest, plus it's closer to home "IF" anything happens.