Alan Sheehan.

[Frankie Burrows Cap]

The 50-50s in midfield I believe are down to our 8s not being suited to a pressing game. Winning the ball high up was what defined us last season with O’Brien and Franco chasing the ball constantly. I think we’re going to have to play a bit differently with Galbraith and Yalcouye. They seem better on the ball than they are ball winners to me.

I agree with this. If we’re continuing to use Stamenic, Yalcouye and Galbraith the strength of the latter 2 seems to be driving from midfield with the ball and then picking a pass/working with the front 3. To do that would we need to sit deeper and hit on the break - risks isolating Vipotnik in particular though.

As I’ve mentioned elsewhere I’d prefer us to pivot and use a proper 10 (especially at home) to see if that enables us to create more.

Going to be an interesting couple of months to see how it develops.

 

[Ringwood]

For me.. the positives are we are tighter defensively on the whole and look less likely to concede than last season under LW. The tempo is slightly higher and getting the ball forward earlier avoiding the press.

We have stronger squad with more depth and been in every game until the final whistle battling the fine margins.

The negatives to address - We are getting bullied in midfield no doubt which limits our control and creativity with no contribution yet with goals.

AS needs to get the balance of the team which appears to be a missing 10 although Vip is doing his best put himself about as a lone striker.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Most of our momentum down the right breaks up because of Key's lack of confidence to hit the line and put a cross over. Let's see what young Parker can do against Blackburn.

 

[sit_down_jack]

Most of our momentum down the right breaks up because of Key's lack of confidence to hit the line and put a cross over. Let's see what young Parker can do against Blackburn.

Key and Ronald definitely lack understanding and that is strange considering they’ve been playing on the same side together for enough time now. Although not perfect or consistent yet, Inoussa and Tymon seem to be a better potential partnership.

 

[Swansea93]

Key and Ronald definitely lack understanding and that is strange considering they’ve been playing on the same side together for enough time now. Although not perfect or consistent yet, Inoussa and Tymon seem to be a better potential partnership.

They’re no Rangel/Dyer that’s for sure