A Novel affair. Home to Mansfield Town Tues 3rd Dec. 1945

[DJBlu]

The radio discussion is changing. Heard he's trying to smash square pegs into round holes.

I suppose you can be as stubborn as you like when you're not under pressure.

[TANGODANCER]

What is he trying here?

Round pegs in square holes or the other way round?

With inverted wingbacks, we've found a way to make two more players turn backwards and inside

Round pegs in triangular holes, ie, never going to fit ever unless the pegs are sausage meat or...ohh wait a minute. Do we even look like a foottball team? All too predictable and don't blame injuries except to effort and confidence. Is this really Bolton Wanderers?

[Spartan2]

Will Evatt get potted if we lose this one?

I fecking hope so.

[DJBlu]

What is he trying here?

Round pegs in square holes or the other way round?

With inverted wingbacks, we've found a way to make two more players turn backwards and inside

Round pegs in triangular holes, ie, never going to fit ever unless the pegs are sausage meat or...ohh wait a minute. Do we even look like a foottball team? All too predictable and don't blame injuries except to effort and confidence. Is this really Bolton Wanderers?

We look like a team that is too soft and has long been found out.

[BorsdaneWhite]

Christ, the finishing is poor. Collins having a stinker, as are a few. There were five minutes (I saw) where one-touch passing and Schön taking it past a man totally opened them up (shock). Then everyone, everything, faded, and the concrete has set in. Not sure what has happened to Bax, but it’s a huge weak link when our “possession” ends up, so often, going back to the keeper, who can’t hit anywhere near a white shirt.

Only game-changer I can think of, with that individual flair, is Tutu. What has happened to this lot. And the winners we had. It’s necrotic.

[Mar]

Christ, the finishing is poor. Collins having a stinker, as are a few. There were five minutes (I saw) where one-touch passing and Schön taking it past a man totally opened them up (shock). Then everyone, everything, faded, and the concrete has set in. Not sure what has happened to Bax, but it’s a huge weak link when our “possession” ends up, so often, going back to the keeper, who can’t hit anywhere near a white shirt.

Only game-changer I can think of, with that individual flair, is Tutu. What has happened to this lot. And the winners we had. It’s necrotic.

I can only imagine it's a case of the players feeling disillusioned and a lack of confidence all round.

Three players up top constantly with extra help out wide and punted balls not being challenged for or even reaching their man.

[Mar]

Only game-changer I can think of, with that individual flair, is Tutu. What has happened to this lot. And the winners we had. It’s necrotic.

I'd also argue that Tutu is this seasons Andranik or Riga. On the side lines, looking threatening, but would probably contribute just as much if they were given the top spot.

[HMX]

Ah just get off the pitch Victor

[brommers95]

Christ on a bike. He’s not a natural finisher is he…

[Mar]

Can't criticise Evatt for Adeboyejo's shit shooting. Terrible.


Nice to see McAtee giving grief for the others putting in a lack of effort in the press. He's just as guilty but at least he's trying to jeer them up.

[DJBlu]

Christ, the finishing is poor. Collins having a stinker, as are a few. There were five minutes (I saw) where one-touch passing and Schön taking it past a man totally opened them up (shock). Then everyone, everything, faded, and the concrete has set in. Not sure what has happened to Bax, but it’s a huge weak link when our “possession” ends up, so often, going back to the keeper, who can’t hit anywhere near a white shirt.

Only game-changer I can think of, with that individual flair, is Tutu. What has happened to this lot. And the winners we had. It’s necrotic.

I can only imagine it's a case of the players feeling disillusioned and a lack of confidence all round.

Three players up top constantly with extra help out wide and punted balls not being challenged for or even reaching their man.

The amount of space Mansfield have is a disgrace.

If you want to see low confidence then Victor has just possibly shown that with the worst attempt on goal you'll ever see.

I don't like what Collins is doing at the minute. He's losing his tempter and throwing his teddies out if the cot.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Can't criticise Evatt for Adeboyejo's shit shooting. Terrible.

He hasn't looked interested much recently. Maybe ge wanted the Turkish sun

[HMX]

What exactly are we trying to achieve with McAtee dropping deep?

[Spartan2]

Another one for Adeboyejo's highlights reel.

[Spartan2]

Can't criticise Evatt for Adeboyejo's shit shooting. Terrible.

100% Evatt's fault for signing the donkey and not selling him when he had the chance.

[DJBlu]

Matete is literally running for 4 men and is getting called out for letting Boateng through.

There were 4 men around that ball John.

[Mar]

Can't criticise Evatt for Adeboyejo's shit shooting. Terrible.

100% Evatt's fault for signing the donkey and not selling him when he had the chance.

Not saying we can't criticise for other decisions, but a striker finishing that poorly is certainly not one of them. Vic's better than that.


Get him off the pitch.

[Mar]

Matete is literally running for 4 men and is getting called out for letting Boateng through.

There were 4 men around that ball John.

McAtee's had some good moments defensively early on. Barely seen him this half though. Too busy complaining at others rather than putting a shift in to defend.

I suspect the players don't understand their roles at this rate.

[DJBlu]

Get Victor off?

Get fecking Collins off.

Victor has nobody to pass to when he holds it up.

[DJBlu]

Both wing backs being changed.

Charles coming on.