BlackSocksRedTops

This. I'm staggered we've not tried this again. We'd have Bassey and Tav where we want them. ie. Pushing forward. We would also have 2 strikers. I genuinely don't see the point of a 4-3-3 if the 2 players out of the front 3 are simply hugging a touchline waiting for the ball. And when they do get it there are 2 players on them. It's bewildering that we rarely hit the by line in.our play. The balls we hit in are generally very speculative and usually get mopped by the CBs.

I'm holding out hope that the team will raise their game as the pressure mounts. I recall that during one of Walters return seasons we won the title but leading up to split we were atrocious and scraping past teams (2008/09). The fans were calling for changes on a weekly basis but Wattie pereservered.

I'll reserve judgement until he's had his own players as opposed to the ones he's inherited from a previous manager.

Couldn't agree more. Most teams seem to favour the short corner option to retain possession. Or at least curl corners in at pace directly at the goalkeeper as opposed to the aimless floaty ball we seem to favour.

I don't understand why we don't at least try a 3-5-2 in games like this? Lundstrum can play as sweeper and Tav and Bassey can do their best work in their half. I also don't like Kent being stuck on a wing. He's got talent enough to play inside more IMO as opposed to hugging a touchline all day. --------Macgregor-------- ---Goldson-----Balogun--- --------Lundstrum-------- Tav-----------------Bassey ------------Jack------------ ----Arfield----------Kent--- -------Roofe----Alfie------- That leaves a diamond in the midfield and rotating up front options. Our play is so predictable IMO

Maybe but the problems that are evident with this team will not be solved by Hagi.

Not really. We were also aimless and average when he was available.

On a par with Wednesday. Awful. There is no chance we are winning the league.

We've not brought in a player in ages that has improved our starting XI. I thought Roofe would be that player but unfortunately he has lived up to injury prone player other fans warned us about.

Cheers Gonzo. Official then? I've wondered why we've not worn until now. Anything but that lilac abomination.

Are we wearing the white strip today? Would be fitting IMO

I know it's all about the points but that has to be one of the worst games of football I've seen over the last few years. Awful in every way possible.

I can barely think of a time this season when we have played like champions to be honest.

We are playing as if we just expect to score. Have we not learned our lessons from the last run of games? Put this game to bed Rangers!!

Not sure to be honest. Hopefully a back 3 with Bassey and Tav where we need them. High up the pitch

Balogun back in but does this mean 3 at the back ala Dortmund? A lot on Kamara's shoulders tonight in the middle. Get the ball moving quicker Glen!

Starting to think it's not going to be our season. In the last 3 league games we should have been out of sight but we are just not turning our dominance into wins. Oh and we're defending like clowns.

Just got in the car after that utter disappointment. Hate to be controversial but some of our fans have me scratching my head. There were literally thousands of empty seats about 5 minutes from the end of what was a must win game (IMO). We needed the fans to get the team over the line but some supporters would rather get a head start on everyone as opposed to supporting the team to the end. Oh well. Each to their own but it must be utterly disheartening for the players watching fans leave in their droves when the game is on a knife edge.

Agree. One thing that can't be questioned today was effort. We put a lot into the 2nd half but it just wasn't our day.

Can't disagree with anything he's said tbh. There is no VAR at the moment so there's no point going about it. We didn't drop points because of the lack of VAR. We dropped points because we had 3 shots on target from the 29 that we had today.

Would have put on Roofe at some stage in 2nd half. He's a battler and clever with it.

Had to watch on my phone in between parental duties so what happened with blatant pull of the shirt when the player (Sakala?) was about to shoot? Was it overlooked or was it offside? Looked like stonewaller and a straight red card from what I could see?

Don't want to sound too dramatic but IMO we have 45 mins to save our league campaign. They seem determined to kick anything that moves but we need to be strong. We need another option out with floaty crosses. Their CBs are too tall and will eat that up all day.

Ramsey not on bench? Did he get a knock on Thursday?

Team sheets are out. Big Helander in at CB with Bassey moving over to LB. Other than that, the same team as Thursday 👍