Nobby_Barnes
Well-known member
We know there's injuriesThere is absolutely no rhythm or set pattern to our team at the moment. This is due to the constant chopping and changing to cover for the ridiculous number of injuries. Players have no real understanding with the player playing next to them. They haven’t been able to build these relationships on the field. It’s in complete contrast to almost all of last season under Carrick.
To those saying Carrick isn’t changing approach, I disagree. Our goalkeepers have gone longer much more frequently since Bristol City and we do clear our lines with a longer ball more often.
The big issue being overlooked imo, in amongst stuff about the chairman needing to sell and Carrick being on the brink; Fry, Smith, Lenihan, Howson, Hackney and Jones would all be starting if fit. That’s 6 first-choice players. Take 6 first-choice players out of any Championship team and it would be markedly different. As much as there are more general issues around recruitment, overall strategy, etc, you can’t just ignore that we have so many senior players unavailable.
There is a complete dearth of confidence in the team. This will change with a win. Our record this season suggests we’ll probably win on Wednesday night.
We are almost playing a reserve side
Why do we persist with playing out from the back like Man City when we don't have the players to do it?
Opposing teams have worked this out and we are getting beat every week...
Time to shore things up against Norwich or we will be in a relegation battle...
Wake up !!!