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Bald Eagles....our Elderly zimmer frame Defence
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 ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 31 Dec 20 12.21pm |
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Originally posted by ex hibitionist
time has suddenly caught up with our central defenders and defensive midfielders - we looked spoilt for choice for centre halves not long ago, and apart from jairo we have no playmakers in deep midfield (Schlupp and Eze play up the pitch), only 'ratters': the two macs, luca and kouyate (I'm not counting Meyer as playmaker or even a player). PVA is irresponsible, Ward is only OK, Clyne is still on his way back and we bought an injured teenager as back up. We have taken our eye off the ball with certain positions, identifying strikers and wingers as the priority, the club do groom replacements from the youth and under 23s, Mitchell is still learning but he is solid with a great attitude, but I haven't heard of any young centres back knocking on the door. Big clear out needed in the summer - so much high salaried deadwood now at the club. Our defensive problems are usually rectified with Roy's 7-0-3 formation, but all that closing down seems to be tiring our old boys out. Sam Woods
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Willo  South coast - west of Brighton. 31 Dec 20 12.25pm |
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Originally posted by ex hibitionist
time has suddenly caught up with our central defenders and defensive midfielders - we looked spoilt for choice for centre halves not long ago, and apart from jairo we have no playmakers in deep midfield (Schlupp and Eze play up the pitch), only 'ratters': the two macs, luca and kouyate (I'm not counting Meyer as playmaker or even a player). PVA is irresponsible, Ward is only OK, Clyne is still on his way back and we bought an injured teenager as back up. We have taken our eye off the ball with certain positions, identifying strikers and wingers as the priority, the club do groom replacements from the youth and under 23s, Mitchell is still learning but he is solid with a great attitude, but I haven't heard of any young centres back knocking on the door. Big clear out needed in the summer - so much high salaried deadwood now at the club. Our defensive problems are usually rectified with Roy's 7-0-3 formation, but all that closing down seems to be tiring our old boys out. One can see the rationale behind this statement but alas there is precious little,if any, sell-on value for our 'Dad's Army' and perhaps the only monies available for replacements will be from the sale of Zaha, not forgetting of course the 20% Sell-On clause. One suspects that some contracts, due to expire in the summer will be extended, much to the chagrin of supporters. A change of ownership could of course result in the provision of adequate transfer funds. Edited by Willo (31 Dec 2020 12.28pm)
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Sir James Hird  Mount Martha 31 Dec 20 12.47pm |
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Bugger my zimmer frame, I just threw mine away, I am 78 years old and love my team with a passion.
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eagleman13  On The Road To Hell & Alicante 31 Dec 20 1.09pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Sam Woods Spot on, Agreed.
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| doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 31 Dec 20 9.24pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Sam Woods
As I've also said elsewhere, he should be given a chance alongside Tomkins (who played alongside him in the U23 game against Newcastle) or Cahill, (if/when fit). Hope Woods gets a starting slot against Wolves in the Cup.
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| crystal-purley Purley 31 Dec 20 11.21pm |
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Happy new year holers and hope for a saner and more normal new year
Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course). |
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 31 Dec 20 11.24pm |
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Originally posted by crystal-purley
Happy new year holers and hope for a saner and more normal new year I reciprocate your kind sentiments.
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 26 Jan 21 8.09pm |
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tonight was less of the zimmer frames and more of the motorized wheelchair brigade. and Roy forgot to charge up the batteries.
Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford |
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| Mathers 26 Jan 21 8.16pm |
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Sorry to say but Cahill should have packed it in last season. His stats this year are terrible; 7 games started With all the experience and quality he should be leading the defence. Twice tonight him and Kouyate almost sparked themselves out going for the same ball. You’d expect that from Sunday league defenders not somebody with 550 league appearances.
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BlueJay  UK 26 Jan 21 8.17pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
tonight was less of the zimmer frames and more of the motorized wheelchair brigade. and Roy forgot to charge up the batteries. One foot in the grave level effort
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| merganser 26 Jan 21 8.57pm |
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I thought the back four did OK tonight, helped by Andros who put in a tireless shift. The problem lies with midfield where there is a lack of urgency and some sloppy passing, with slow recovery times when the ball has been lost. We’re constantly being overrun. Nor am I sure that our skipper is providing sufficient quantities of determination and motivation. It might help if Roy could demonstrate an a bit more passion and encouragement from the touchline.
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 becky over the moon 26 Jan 21 9.00pm |
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Originally posted by merganser
I thought the back four did OK tonight, helped by Andros who put in a tireless shift. The problem lies with midfield where there is a lack of urgency and some sloppy passing, with slow recovery times when the ball has been lost. We’re constantly being overrun. Nor am I sure that our skipper is providing sufficient quantities of determination and motivation. It might help if Roy could demonstrate an a bit more passion and encouragement from the touchline. He did manage to look very cross and shout a bit when there was the clash of heads.....
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