Claridge Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 10 minutes ago, Devonfox1884 said: Chilwell, Albrighton, Gray and maybe Fuchs are the only ones to escape mass criticism for me. Fuchs was terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Just now, Ric Flair said: We didn't have a single shot vs Middlesbrough, barely any against Everton by all accounts and tonight not one on target. What has happened to us? We are devoid of anything creative. Too focused on passing sideways if tonight's anything to go by, like watching bleeding England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Just now, Ric Flair said: We didn't have a single shot vs Middlesbrough, barely any against Everton by all accounts and tonight not one on target. What has happened to us? We are devoid of anything creative. It works if you can defend, every goal tonight was ridiculous... and that is what happens when you are light at the back. We have great attacking players so we need to play to their strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, Ric Flair said: We didn't have a single shot vs Middlesbrough, barely any against Everton by all accounts and tonight not one on target. What has happened to us? We are devoid of anything creative CR has his team too defensive minded, were well too deep, and can't retain possession, so we hoof ball for long periods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 3 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: We didn't have a single shot vs Middlesbrough, barely any against Everton by all accounts and tonight not one on target. What has happened to us? We are devoid of anything creative. I think that's simple (honestly). We haven't signed anybody creative. Kante was so good that he got the 'creative' lads further up the pitch to do damage where it mattered. I still can't believe we've not pushed the boat out to sign a top, creative midfielder. Its hard to fathom. Like I wrote in the Mahrez thread..we've signed strikers, yet no one to supply them. From what I've seen so far, you could wrap Amartey, Ndidi and Mendy up into one player. We've got three too similar. However, I like the look of Ndidi. I've seen him play once and think we may have a player there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 2 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: We didn't have a single shot vs Middlesbrough, barely any against Everton by all accounts and tonight not one on target. What has happened to us? We are devoid of anything creative. I'm sure BT stats said we had 2 shots on target to Chelsea's 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, Col city fan said: I think that's simple (honestly). We haven't signed anybody creative. Kante was so good that he got the 'creative' lads further up the pitch to do damage where it mattered. I still can't believe we've not pushed the boat out to sign a top, creative midfielder. Its hard to fathom. Like I wrote in the Mahrez thread..we've signed strikers, yet no one to supply them. True Col its crying out for a creative player to be signed and a centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger63 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Alot of fans, me included have wanted to go with three in midfield, but the problem is, we don`t really have a creative, attack minded midfielder who is going to link the midfield with the forwards, or who is going to get beyond our forwards at times, and also chip in with a few goals. Three in midfield with the current set of midfielders we have, are simply not a threat, or going to give the opposition anything to think about. For me, if we want to play with a three in midfield, and be an effective attacking force, we need to bring an attack minded, creative midfielder in this month, as well as a new centre back or two. Drinkwaters drop in form of late is also a concern. Maybe he`s still carrying the injury that he picked up in Porto, i`m not sure, but there has definitely been a dip in his form. On the plus side, i thought Ndidi looked promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Just now, Dr The Singh said: CR has his team too defensive minded, were well too deep, and can't retain possession, so we hoof ball for long periods Hoof ball would be a positive compared to what I witnessed today. Atleast hoof ball would be going forwards, as I've said it was sideways to sideways then backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, sm1 said: I'm sure BT stats said we had 2 shots on target to Chelsea's 3 Chelsea reminded me of us last season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsell1976 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Just watched Claudio's interview post match, very confused and concerned. "The performance was good, and I told players this game is out of the table", is he saying this result didn't matter, because it was Chelsea, and he expected to lose?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC FOX Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 3 lads singing champions of Europe you'll never sing that walking away from the ground. Bet they've never even been to a game. that was a quote from twitter, some of our fans are so embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, sm1 said: I'm sure BT stats said we had 2 shots on target to Chelsea's 3 Really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamark Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Slightly lost for words but Vardy looked awful and barely fit ,Musa has a dreadful touch ball is always bouncing around him.That system needed Chilwell and Albrighton to get forward quickly in support but it only happened on a couple of occasions end of first half .When you get the ball you need to have some options and others wanting moving thinking and it isn't happening .Ndidi OK though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 2 minutes ago, sm1 said: I'm sure BT stats said we had 2 shots on target to Chelsea's 3 We did. Two shots on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim5000 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 We don't attack games this season. I don't mean playing attacking football, but attacking the game. The thing that changed during the great escape and we maintained last season was coming out of the blocks really fast, not letting teams settle, and imposing our game plan on the match. The first halves have been dire this season, and we're just not getting in the other teams faces from the off anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, foxes_rule1978 said: Chelsea reminded me of us last season... True and they've also had a few 1-0 scorelines. I don't think they're the unbeatable machine that the media make them out to be. They were certainly lucky to beat Man City, but one thing they are is clinical. Something we used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Actually didn't think our tactics were glaringly that wrong today, I can see what Ranieri was trying to do. We tried to match up Chelsea's system but they just showed their class. It did feel however like we were set up to contain Chelsea. We didn't do enough in attack, and our attacking players didn't see service. Chelsea kept possession expertly, they got their goals and saw the game out. Thought Ndidi and Mendy did ok. Today reiterated to me just how good Kante is, he slots into Chelsea's system very well, as he did ours. Conte is a tactical manager of the highest order. Possibly the best in the league, his teams are excellent in every aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 1 minute ago, Monsell1976 said: Just watched Claudio's interview post match, very confused and concerned. "The performance was good, and I told players this game is out of the table", is he saying this result didn't matter, because it was Chelsea, and he expected to lose?. I have nothing wrong with that, the first half we were very good and unlucky to be a goal down, Chelsea have spent 100's millions on their team so it seems the owners and Claudio's expectations are lower than the fans. I think we should have spent massively in the summer though we had a great chance to make some major signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeropars Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Same problem as usual. Lack of movement and anticipation encourages the aimless long ball. Last season the long ball had purpose and intent. This season it's a hopeful punt. No movement, no chance to be creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am an Ostrich Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Disappointing very very disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am an Ostrich Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Same problem as usual. Lack of movement and anticipation encourages the aimless long ball. Last season the long ball had purpose and intent. This season it's a hopeful punt. No movement, no chance to be creative. i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 Didn't get it, no attempt to attack. I'd swop our whole midfield three for Kante back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 18 minutes ago, Line-X said: Fuchs was out of position tonight. He is not a centre back. Ohh I agree. Major **** up from CR. When I seen the lineup before the game I was wondering what planet he was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 14 January 2017 Share Posted 14 January 2017 We simply have to play 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1 With no width in midfield we are so devoid of ideas. We've nobody in between midfield and attack that can unlock genuine chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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