volpeazzurro Posted 30 September 2018 Posted 30 September 2018 43 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: Next 3 matches will be a telling point imo. We've been hot and cold but 7th position so far without really playing our best shows potential. It's clear he will be given this season, I can t see us reaching 7th, I think 11th will be achieved. For me I want to see performances improve, the Newcastle game was one where it could have been a bore draw, the controlled slow possession play needed tempo and impetus. Without wishing to sound rude because I like your posts, were you at the game or relying on TV coverage which can sometimes give a scewed view of it all. I have to agree with Rumble fox, because although I was sat high up in the God's, I must have been watching a different game because both what I saw and as Rumblefox points out, the stats didn't bare out the the assumption of a bore draw. Agreed there were some periods of slower possession football but surely that's inevitable in any game, it can't be all blood and rush. Some of those slower patches were actually well played out and took the sting out of some of Newcastle 's occasional more ambitious attempts at an attack which were relatively few. I thought we used such slower passages of play wisely to control the game and to some extent demoralise the opposition. There were also numerous higher tempo possession periods with good movement and interplay some of which never quite came off but it was very close. Newcastle for the most part sat back but I never saw our play as boring, controlled at times yes, but not boring. Being that high up for a change did at least give the opportunity of seeing some of what was attempted albeit it didn't always come off. I found it an encouraging performance overall. 1
Popular Post ThaiFox Posted 1 October 2018 Popular Post Posted 1 October 2018 10 hours ago, Dr The Singh said: Next 3 matches will be a telling point imo. We've been hot and cold but 7th position so far without really playing our best shows potential. It's clear he will be given this season, I can t see us reaching 7th, I think 11th will be achieved. For me I want to see performances improve, the Newcastle game was one where it could have been a bore draw, the controlled slow possession play needed tempo and impetus. We managed and controlled the Newcastle match and played some very good football at times. For a manager to come in, change the squad, bring in and improve young players, all whilst keeping us mid table shows great progress in my opinion. Of course there will be some poor matches, and naive decision making because they are young, but I'm really liking the progress of the club at the moment. As long as we remain competitive and keep well away from the relegation zone, I think Puel is doing a very good job under a great deal of stress from supporters who are living off our title win. I'm looking beyond this season because the building work has only just begun and I am glad our owners are looking at the bigger picture. 12
Bunyip Posted 3 October 2018 Posted 3 October 2018 On 30/09/2018 at 22:37, RumbleFox said: There is a difference between optimism and saying "you are being too pessimistic". A rejection of the overly critical is not the same as the embracing of the overly positive. X It's exactly the same. You of all people should know that.
RumbleFox Posted 3 October 2018 Posted 3 October 2018 1 hour ago, Bunyip said: It's exactly the same. You of all people should know that. It really, genuinely isn't. 4
Leeds Fox Posted 3 October 2018 Posted 3 October 2018 On 01/10/2018 at 09:06, ThaiFox said: We managed and controlled the Newcastle match and played some very good football at times. For a manager to come in, change the squad, bring in and improve young players, all whilst keeping us mid table shows great progress in my opinion. Of course there will be some poor matches, and naive decision making because they are young, but I'm really liking the progress of the club at the moment. As long as we remain competitive and keep well away from the relegation zone, I think Puel is doing a very good job under a great deal of stress from supporters who are living off our title win. I'm looking beyond this season because the building work has only just begun and I am glad our owners are looking at the bigger picture. I agree with what you’re saying and in an ideal world it would be perfect. But as our younger players develop, we’re unlikely to see the potential of a squad at any current time because as the young lads come through, the better players will leave for the big clubs. I do hope we progress enough this season under Puel, resist offers for our top players and really push on next season.
Raw Dykes Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 5 hours ago, Bunyip said: It's exactly the same. You of all people should know that. Of course it's not. Are you being serious? You could even be a pessimist and still see that someone else is being too pessimistic. 1
Guy Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 Basically the guy isn't the best at post match interviews - and that's about it! He's pulled us around after the mess we were in a year ago in short - after stand in Shakespeare had pulled us out of the 'after the Lord Mayor's Show' quagmire we were in after Ranieri had perhaps lost the dressing room. Also we're never going to win the league again if we're being totally realistic : so I don't see what all the negativity over Puel is by a surprising amount of people on here, I really don't! 1
FilbertFrog Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 So sad these threads aren’t locked , the man is doing a fantastic job and the irrational people being negative about him are embarrassing the rest of the fan base 2
Popular Post Nick Posted 4 October 2018 Popular Post Posted 4 October 2018 29 minutes ago, FilbertFrog said: So sad these threads aren’t locked , the man is doing a fantastic job and the irrational people being negative about him are embarrassing the rest of the fan base Why have a forum at all, you should just decide what is okay for people to discuss. 6
Koke Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 In the past we would have won that Newcastle game 2-0 but with 35% possession and everybody here would be happy. But we won it 2-0 with 60% possession and because of that we are now boring and many want Puel out? Baffling. On every measurable positive stat we are top 10. Goal scoring we are 7th. Passing top 8. Possession top 8. Position in the table 8th. We are not perfect but I am about 75% happy with Puel. I still think defensively we look fragile at times and sometimes we don't create as much as i would like. But thats the difference between a 7th-10th side and a top 6 side. 2
st albans fox Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 The more we are able to control games the less pressure the defence come under and the more comfortable they look They still need to be able to defend though !
Ted Maul Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 Just read through this thread- avoided it after Bournemouth as I had an idea of how bad it would be, but Christ... just rename us Snowflake City FC 1
jamfox Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ted Maul said: Just read through this thread- avoided it after Bournemouth as I had an idea of how bad it would be, but Christ... just rename us Snowflake City FC I feel like that after a few iffy games, firstly I’m f@@ked off myself then I groan internally and think, Jesus fox talk will be depressing, don’t think I’ll bother. I'm no happy clapper, but over negativity is linked to mental illness and some people on here need help! Edited 4 October 2018 by jamfox
Ted Maul Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 17 minutes ago, jamfox said: I feel like that after a few iffy games, firstly I’m f@@ked off myself then I groan internally and think, Jesus fox talk will be depressing, don’t think I’ll bother. I'm no happy clapper, but over negativity is linked to mental illness and some people on here need help! Aye I'm the same- City will ruin more weekends than they improve if you allow yourself to get wound up, it's always been that way. Just got to take a deep breath and see the bigger picture!
FilbertFrog Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 12 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: Why have a forum at all, you should just decide what is okay for people to discuss. Ok that’s a good point but still some people need to man up a little
Foxes1 Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 It's a wonder nobody has suggested Steve Bruce would be a suitable replacement now he has been sacked judging by some of the idiots on here
Webbo Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 56 minutes ago, FilbertFrog said: Ok that’s a good point but still some people need to man up a little Says the person who is embarrassed that some people don't like Puel?
RumbleFox Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 14 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: Why have a forum at all, you should just decide what is okay for people to discuss. I opened a thread once called "Rational Post Match Talk" which was meant to be a place for reasoned chat without all the bluster and insults. It was shut down by mods after about three minutes. X
mod hero Posted 4 October 2018 Posted 4 October 2018 2 hours ago, Foxes1 said: It's a wonder nobody has suggested Steve Bruce would be a suitable replacement now he has been sacked judging by some of the idiots on here 2 tampons number 11
Nick Posted 5 October 2018 Posted 5 October 2018 10 hours ago, RumbleFox said: I opened a thread once called "Rational Post Match Talk" which was meant to be a place for reasoned chat without all the bluster and insults. It was shut down by mods after about three minutes. X Ah, was it written in a slightly arrogant moral high ground sort of way but wrapped up in inoffensiveness and kisses that eventually just made them snap? 1 3
gerrytaggart Posted 5 October 2018 Posted 5 October 2018 Forums are supposed to be about kneejerk reactions contradictory posts and egos. Arn't they?
Manwell Pablo Posted 5 October 2018 Posted 5 October 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Swan Lesta said: Ah, was it written in a slightly arrogant moral high ground sort of way but wrapped up in inoffensiveness and kisses that eventually just made them snap? That's a contender for FT put down of the year, kudos. Edited 5 October 2018 by Manwell Pablo 2
RumbleFox Posted 5 October 2018 Posted 5 October 2018 1 hour ago, Swan Lesta said: Ah, was it written in a slightly arrogant moral high ground sort of way but wrapped up in inoffensiveness and kisses that eventually just made them snap? You read it?
Finnegan Posted 5 October 2018 Posted 5 October 2018 On 04/10/2018 at 07:48, Koke said: In the past we would have won that Newcastle game 2-0 but with 35% possession and everybody here would be happy. But we won it 2-0 with 60% possession and because of that we are now boring and many want Puel out? Baffling. On every measurable positive stat we are top 10. Goal scoring we are 7th. Passing top 8. Possession top 8. Position in the table 8th. We are not perfect but I am about 75% happy with Puel. I still think defensively we look fragile at times and sometimes we don't create as much as i would like. But thats the difference between a 7th-10th side and a top 6 side. Having possession =/= being a better team. Having possession =/= being more exciting to watch.
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