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Thought we were pretty good first half, absolutely shocking so far in the second

Skipp on to put in some tackles in midfield please

Wilf has been really good so far tonight

It's like the back end of the Rogers reign, conceding at least 2 goals every week

Fats will come good second half

Their wingers are both good players, they're having a field day so far.

It's a good job Mads is class because our defending is a joke

We're getting absolutely rinsed in the full back positions

Mad game. Both teams look good in attack and shit in defence

Unbelievable save, Mads. Absolute boy

God x

WTAF was that defending? Sunday league JJ again.

It's pretty much the word I always start with! Had to happen sometime!

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@ChrysalisI think I owe you an apology, mate. I watched the whole game again this morning, and there is a bit of a systematic issue that exposes JJ as you suggested. Pretty early on in the first half, Cooper pushed JJ right up to provide some width and tucked Kristiansen tucked in on the left, so it was pretty much a back 3 of VK, Okoli and Faes. VK and JJ have taken a lot of stick, but neither look comfortable in their roles. VK especially looks unsure at LCB. You were also right, the first goal was probably Faes' fault, he doesn't seem sure where he's supposed to be at RCB and doesn't react quick enough. JJ is too far up the field to get back quick enough. This is obviously something opposition managers have spotted as an obvious flaw in our set up. So many goals are coming from down that side as opposition managers know exactly how Cooper is going to deploy JJ. It's pretty easy to exploit the space between Wout and JJ. This is why we're so lopsided, and why Mav can't seem to get into the game. I think he's being asked to play as an inside forward, but he's much more effective as a winger. IMHO this is total misuse of both full backs, VK especially, who can support the attack and is much more comfortable wide than tucked in. He is definitely not an LCB. I will say that I still think JJ is a liability aerially, he misses too many defensive headers, but he's probably being asked to cover too many spaces. Risky approach for an injury-prone player. People won't like this, but yesterday was a battle between two poor tactical managers and Cooper blundered through slightly more successfully than Brussel imho. I'm sure @StriderHiryuwill give you a much better tactical analysis!

He's a massive talent. Hoping Brighton don't recall him in January. He'll be playing for one of the biggest clubs in Europe within 2 years. No disrespect to Brighton, which is a fantastic football club, but I think he'll be another Caicedo, MacAllister etc going for massive money.

If Kieran Tierney is fit and healthy, I think he'd be a good loan option for us.

Gutted to hear this. Absolute hero of mine

Didn't realise what a good finish that was from Facundo for the first

On £190k a week there, isn't he?

I am aware of that, yes. Are you aware that a right back's priority is to defend the right hand side?

Errrr....look how many goals we've conceded this season have come down his side. I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you here.

I like JJ, seems a really good lad, but ultimately, he's a really obviously weakness in the team. So many goals come from his side and he's also vulnerable in the air, with those far post crosses often going over his head. He was amazing until his injury but he struggles to hold his position these days. Seems to get caught out several times a game.