SwissBlade
Well-Known Member
Were awful first half yesterday.
Bartley had his worst game in a long while, lost his rag and was very, very lucky to stay on the pitch during the handbags/ scuffle. His fists were flying (as were McShane's) and he needs to get an experienced centre half alongside him. He also needs to distinguish between 100% commitment and thuggery.
Simmo - Low on confidence, perhaps not at fault on the goals (third was a soft parry to Bullard's feet) but needs to be more commanding.
Nosworthy - i've tolerated him before, but he was Truly awful v Hull, I struggle to think of a more dangerous player for us to have at centre half. We have to get rid, but sign Reid first! He was also lucky to stay on the field.
Lowton - Growing up, got caught out a little but perhaps that was down to the lack of support and shape in the back four. Needs to be the regular fullback at Left/ right. Played a couple of killer balls.
Calve - Not as dire as Nosworthy, but close. Considering he had a very good debut, I expect him to have shown better since. Needs to have a look at himself. And he must not wear gloves again.
Taylor - sorry to see him go off and hope he gets better, but Lowton is a better option.
General - Hull bullied us, nobody took a hold of the game and we allowed ourselves to be pushed around. Plus Hull had some pace up front which we just couldn't cope with.
Bartley had his worst game in a long while, lost his rag and was very, very lucky to stay on the pitch during the handbags/ scuffle. His fists were flying (as were McShane's) and he needs to get an experienced centre half alongside him. He also needs to distinguish between 100% commitment and thuggery.
Simmo - Low on confidence, perhaps not at fault on the goals (third was a soft parry to Bullard's feet) but needs to be more commanding.
Nosworthy - i've tolerated him before, but he was Truly awful v Hull, I struggle to think of a more dangerous player for us to have at centre half. We have to get rid, but sign Reid first! He was also lucky to stay on the field.
Lowton - Growing up, got caught out a little but perhaps that was down to the lack of support and shape in the back four. Needs to be the regular fullback at Left/ right. Played a couple of killer balls.
Calve - Not as dire as Nosworthy, but close. Considering he had a very good debut, I expect him to have shown better since. Needs to have a look at himself. And he must not wear gloves again.
Taylor - sorry to see him go off and hope he gets better, but Lowton is a better option.
General - Hull bullied us, nobody took a hold of the game and we allowed ourselves to be pushed around. Plus Hull had some pace up front which we just couldn't cope with.
