07 Feb 2017 09:23:40
I have said for a while that playing Bridcutt and Vierra only gives us the illusion of being stronger defensively although it does to a degree. With lesser teams we defend well, don't concede, and then score (Wood usually) with the few chances we create. With the better teams the pressure of constantly winning the ball and then giving it away can wear us down eventually eg Barnsley and Huddersfield. Even against Derby where we played very up to a point we created very few clear chances. We are a much better team now than we were six months ago but we now (probably in Summer) need to move up a gear. A play maker next to Bridcutt (or VIerra if he can improve his passing) Pacy wide men who can get up and down the pitch would be a very good start. Hopefully we can then see how good, all round Wood is (He is scoring but is general play is not great) We might the see the best of Hernandez who can go missing when we are in games where we are not having it all our own way. This is not a negative post as I think we have made massive strides this season but it is a reflection on what we need to do to get better. At this point I think we will make the play offs and hopefully get promotion next season. This year would be nice but I don't think so unless the two new signings make a big difference. The probability of losing Jannson and Barkley through suspension won't help either.

1.) 07 Feb 2017
07 Feb 2017 11:43:50
Agreed Hess, we lost the midfield battle against Town like we did against Brighton and Newcastle. We need to find a midfield player who takes control of the game and someone who can add to our goal tally for next season.

2.) 07 Feb 2017
07 Feb 2017 20:34:22
Personally I'd start Viera and OKane in CM.
Nothing against Bridgett just these two would offer a better balance . Not sure exactly why just a feeling.

3.) 07 Feb 2017
07 Feb 2017 20:35:20
Sorry bridcutt not Bridgett!

{Ed003's Note - 😁}

4.) 07 Feb 2017
07 Feb 2017 22:27:08
Couple of good points Hesslian

5.) 08 Feb 2017
08 Feb 2017 16:11:26
We need a Jon jo or a matt Richie style midfielder who scores a few.