Bournemouth (H) Match Thread

[jim5000]

Just now, JimJams said:

Calls for Ricardo instead of JJ would be fine if this were a Maresca team but Riccy hasn't looked good in the cups either and it all comes down to the Cooper system and the lack of cover for the advancing fullback.  I don't think it would make much difference whoever played there tbh they will be exposed.

 

As for Ayew, he was never going to play Mav, Buo AND Fats.  His midfield setup probably needs Ayew to collect the ball from the mids.

If the system doesn’t work with Ricardo, then the system is wrong.

[Dahnsouff]

1 minute ago, SafewayFox said:

Hideous lack of attacking threat.

 

Nulify Stephy and Buonanotte and we offer absolutely nothing.

 

Vardy sadly can’t run the channels and neither can Ayew.

 

Our lack of press is reason 101 that I want Cooper out of our club.

This is it for me too. I don't have an issue with Ayew, he has been no worse than several others, but we will have too simple an attack and it will to easy to disrupt. 

[Larry_LCFC]

Seen nothing from Ayew to warrant this love from Cooper. Bloke is an impact sub at best. Should be trying to develop Fatawu, he's the future for christ sake 

[brookfox]

Well it is what it is, not much we can do now other than get behind the team and hope for the best 🙏🏻

[foxfan92]

4 minutes ago, jim5000 said:

No Ricardo again 

Take solace from the knowledge that if we lose today ... er ... nothing will change!

 

Edited 5 October 2024 by foxfan92

[Simonb]

Happy Winks has been dropped.. skipp and ndidi been better and means we're not starting with 3 sixes.

 

However, that's where we should be starting Fatawu over Ayew. Ayews a 20min man to see out games.. especially looking at a Bournemouth defence that can concede goals especially playing against pace (if Abdul played)

 

Riccy for VK and switch JJ over

 

Going to be a tough game, but we can do this if we're on it from the off... come on lads

[whoareyaaa]

Such a weak manager 

[Richmondfox]

1 minute ago, Soar Fox said:

Good appearance record, premier league experience and wins free kicks. Ability isn’t something Cooper looks for in players 

His footballing ability is at the same level as Coopers tactical nous. Runs around a lot and gets involved to give the impression that he’s a hard worker but doesn’t actually do anything worthwhile.

 

He will win a free kick at the expenses of an attack and bringing others into the play.  He stinks out pretty much all attacks he gets involved with. 

[Collymore]

I think Cooper is doubling down now. I think if this goes badly today he'll be gone. He's not learning. 

[JimJams]

4 minutes ago, jim5000 said:

If the system doesn’t work with Ricardo, then the system is wrong.

I agree.  But it's what he's doing.

[Dahnsouff]

3 minutes ago, jim5000 said:

If the system doesn’t work with Ricardo, then the system is wrong.

Maybe Ricardo has been poor this season in training? Weird but looking for reasons beyond the manager having some weird self defeating syndrome. 

[FoxFossil]

15 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said:

Ayew has been alright, and Abdul’s decision making has been all over the place, so I’m not surprised… though I’d probably still prefer Fatawu in a game we need to win. Hopefully he gets half an hour against tired legs. 

Don't think 'tired legs' is a thing anymore. 5 subs (used properly) negates this. Has anyone told Cooper??

[foxfan92]

2 minutes ago, Simonb said:

Happy Winks has been dropped.. skipp and ndidi been better and means we're not starting with 3 sixes.

 

However, that's where we should be starting Fatawu over Ayew. Ayews a 20min man to see out games.. especially looking at a Bournemouth defence that can concede goals especially playing against pace (if Abdul played)

 

Riccy for VK and switch JJ over

 

Going to be a tough game, but we can do this if we're on it from the off... come on lads

Don't talk sensible formations on here!

 

 

[foxfan92]

1 minute ago, Collymore said:

I think Cooper is doubling down now. I think if this goes badly today he'll be gone. He's not learning. 

More optimistic than me. I think Rudkin is waiting to see if we amass more than 7 points by Christmas. 

[Simonb]

1 minute ago, foxfan92 said:

Don't talk sensible formations on here!

 

 

Haha sorry

 

It's such a simple team to pick though isn't it. 

[Collymore]

Just now, foxfan92 said:

More optimistic than me. I think Rudkin is waiting to see if we amass more than 7 points by Christmas. 

Yeah you're probably right sadly.

[Simonb]

Just now, foxfan92 said:

More optimistic than me. I think Rudkin is waiting to see if we amass more than 7 points by Christmas. 

Rudkin loves a record.. he's eyeing up Derbys I heard 

[JimJams]

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Edited 5 October 2024 by JimJams

[BlackFox]

24 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

Why dafuq Ayew still starting? I honestly believe Cooper is brain damaged?

[Hales]

I don't understand why no Alves or Macateer on the bench.......Soumare😵‍💫 😵

 

No Ricardo or Fatawu starting.......I really just do not understand Cooper at all...

 

He will destroy the confidence of the youngsters especially Fatawu

[albrok]

24 minutes ago, martyn said:

Feel a bit sorry for Ayew. He'll probably end up being synonymous with this Cooper era as a bit of a joke figure, not due to poor individual performances per se, just the fact he is the player embodiment of Coopers safety first attitude. He's a useful player in the right circumstances, just those circumstances aren't starting every game.

The exact same thing happened at Forest - only with Andre Ayew!

 

He was a very unpopular player amongst the fans, he didn't really do anything wrong when he was on the pitch but he was just the opposite of what we needed. Cooper absolutely adores the Ayew family.

[whoareyaaa]

9 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

Maybe Ricardo has been poor this season in training? Weird but looking for reasons beyond the manager having some weird self defeating syndrome. 

Maybe he just prefers Justin rather than Ricardo has been poor in training 

[jayfox26]

Can't wait for Ayew to take another honking touch and boot the ball out of play when we're in a dangerous position and about to score. 

[foxfan92]

7 minutes ago, Simonb said:

Rudkin loves a record.. he's eyeing up Derbys I heard 

The thought makes me physically sick.

[JimJams]

Well Coady raved about Soumare in preseason so maybe he shows a lot more in training than he does on the pitch and Cooper has bought into it.

 

Don't worry.