Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
WOW, maybe my standards of effort are too high. On Saturday he pulled out of at least 3 50/50 tackles and didn't sprint once.
I don't deny he was much better the week before, maybe he doesn't like the rain?
I don't deny he was much better the week before, maybe he doesn't like the rain?
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
You clearly didn't watch very closely. I noted him pull out of one tackle on the halfway line early in the second half, but given he's just back from injury and the conditions it probably wasn't the worst decision he's made.jetsetwilly wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:19 amWOW, maybe my standards of effort are too high. On Saturday he pulled out of at least 3 50/50 tackles and didn't sprint once.
I don't deny he was much better the week before, maybe he doesn't like the rain?
QPR definitely tried to block our right hand side up, they give him and Little no room. Hence we went down the left more. It left Ameobi less involved and he definitely did not have a good game.
He worked hard though. The difference when Morais came on in his place in terms of workrate and protection for the full back, was immediately obvious.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Sorry, can't agree with you there. Morais covered more grass in 20 mins that Ameobi did in 70. He just didn't fancy it on Sat and reminded me of when he first came last season. Hopefully that was also down to fitness and things will get better.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
The problem from where I watched via iFollow was that QPR worked out a plan for Ameobi which was successful. Their full back was never left one-on-one with him. A midfielder was always close by to support if he cut inside to his favorite left foot. And then, if Ameobi delayed, a third midfielder appeared to crowd him. It was effective as Ameobi is our only creative player, and they shut him out of the game. Defensively, he gave his usual great support to Little.
My question is, if 3 players from the opposing side are used to cut down Ameobi, it should open up the game through the middle for us to exploit in that Armstrong can cut in and become a second CF with Velas support if we can get the ball inside.
QPRs tactic on Ameobi worked. Other teams will try it also.
My question is, if 3 players from the opposing side are used to cut down Ameobi, it should open up the game through the middle for us to exploit in that Armstrong can cut in and become a second CF with Velas support if we can get the ball inside.
QPRs tactic on Ameobi worked. Other teams will try it also.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Highlights from BWFC here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MQMjeeHwuY
And QPR's version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLu22bU_fc
Vela's chance was better than I realized at the game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MQMjeeHwuY
And QPR's version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLu22bU_fc
Vela's chance was better than I realized at the game...
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Was Morais effective though? I couldn't care less how many marathons a player runs, I'm more concerned with how effective they are. Ameobi is the sort of player that will be fantastic one minute and shite the next, with the hope there is enough fantastic to outweigh the shite. Fil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season, so it's time to try Ameobi now he's back from injury. If that doesn't work over a number of games then lets try Noone in his preferred position. If that doesn't work then we might as well stop moaning as we've nothing else...jetsetwilly wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:46 pmSorry, can't agree with you there. Morais covered more grass in 20 mins that Ameobi did in 70. He just didn't fancy it on Sat and reminded me of when he first came last season. Hopefully that was also down to fitness and things will get better.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Not saying Morais was any good. He was no better or worse than Ameobi. The point was, Ameobi didn't put a shift in on Sat. Was it the weather, was he tired, was he sulking after being tightly marked? I don't know.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
I'm guessing he's a fair way short of match fitness. Ameobi is fairly low on the list of problems we have.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Know what you mean but he scored at Millwall and our matchwinning goal against Wednesday came from his corner, so without those two we'd be even worse off...Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:25 amFil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
To me, its a big ask for Morais. He's the other side of 30 and being asked to step up to this level....was always tricky.Dave Sutton's barnet wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:48 amKnow what you mean but he scored at Millwall and our matchwinning goal against Wednesday came from his corner, so without those two we'd be even worse off...Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:25 amFil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season
I think his injury pre-season hasn't helped. But his little turn of pace that earned him space in league one isn't enough in this league alone. Other problem is the 4-5-1 doesn't help as his excellent delivery is nullified somewhat by fewer strikers in the box.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Agree with all that - he's one of the few players who came into the season with little or no experience at this level (or higher). Just saying that of the four goals we've scored this season which have helped us win points, he's been responsible for two of them, so it's not like the alternatives have thrived.BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:07 pmTo me, its a big ask for Morais. He's the other side of 30 and being asked to step up to this level....was always tricky.Dave Sutton's barnet wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:48 amKnow what you mean but he scored at Millwall and our matchwinning goal against Wednesday came from his corner, so without those two we'd be even worse off...Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:25 amFil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season
I think his injury pre-season hasn't helped. But his little turn of pace that earned him space in league one isn't enough in this league alone. Other problem is the 4-5-1 doesn't help as his excellent delivery is nullified somewhat by fewer strikers in the box.
Sammy can certainly make things happen and I'm very glad he's back fit, but it's worth a reminder that in 20 League One appearances he got 2 goals and 1 assist, whereas Fil scored 3 and assisted 13(?) in 19 games. It's not just a step up for Fil, and while I'd certainly have Sammy on the sheet before the Postman, I wouldn't rule Morais out just as I wouldn't like to have to rely on Ameobi.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
Aye, I knew someone would be along to prove me wrong(ish)Dave Sutton's barnet wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:48 amKnow what you mean but he scored at Millwall and our matchwinning goal against Wednesday came from his corner, so without those two we'd be even worse off...Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:25 amFil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season
Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
More than made up for by him being higher up the pitch than in a 352.BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:07 pmTo me, its a big ask for Morais. He's the other side of 30 and being asked to step up to this level....was always tricky.Dave Sutton's barnet wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:48 amKnow what you mean but he scored at Millwall and our matchwinning goal against Wednesday came from his corner, so without those two we'd be even worse off...Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:25 amFil has excellent delivery, but that hasn't been enough for us to gain points this season
I think his injury pre-season hasn't helped. But his little turn of pace that earned him space in league one isn't enough in this league alone. Other problem is the 4-5-1 doesn't help as his excellent delivery is nullified somewhat by fewer strikers in the box.
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Re: Jumping through hoops to whack the boys from the bush? - Bolton v QPR 21/10/217
We were excellent from set pieces last season; not so this year. Both defending and attacking. Found that really odd.
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