You can blame Williams, Sheehan and maybe later on Matos..

[TerryPHELAN]

But the shower of shyte taking to the pitch shouldn’t be devoid of any criticism. Call yourselves professionals? The great Liverpool, Utd and Arsenal teams of the past for examples had great leaders on the pitch. Who did we have yesterday? Absolutely no one. Maybe the signings in the summer and the squad in general isn’t as good as we perceived.The only player I’d not be critical of would be Galbraith. You can see the quality he possesses, but he seems to be carrying the rest, who in my opinion could all do one.

 

[Captain_Sham]

Bango was bobbins last night. Eom, Rolando(He moves like Roland from Grange Hill) Cullen, Key, Burgess were all really bad. Vipotnik was a non factor. Our keeper has let a few dodgy goal in lately but I will let him off for now. As I have repeatedly said. It doesnt matter who manages us when we keep degrading the squad. I thopught we may survive another season but had resigned myself to us going down eventually. The train always arrives at the station. Choo Choo.

 

[Captain_Sham]

2 huge home games coming up. Oxford and Pompey.

 

[ajacks]

But the shower of shyte taking to the pitch shouldn’t be devoid of any criticism. Call yourselves professionals? The great Liverpool, Utd and Arsenal teams of the past for examples had great leaders on the pitch. Who did we have yesterday? Absolutely no one. Maybe the signings in the summer and the squad in general isn’t as good as we perceived.The only player I’d not be critical of would be Galbraith. You can see the quality he possesses, but he seems to be carrying the rest, who in my opinion could all do one.

Youve got a point but surely any manager who looks at Cullen and doesn't think "you need to F O sharpish" has to have some fault. Even worse if they start him! Going to start calling him ET with all the pointing he does

 

[BendJack]

A good manager will work to improve players. In my opinion these players, mostly, are not as bad as you claim. They do, however, need game time, better coaching, better management and a game plan.

Over the last several consecutive managers the teams have not been getting this. 'Inconsistent' is the only consistency within the team.

This is a team with no mojo. No confidence.... Once that's restored you'll see the team more accurately. We've seen flashes of brilliance that, with the right focus, can be more prevalent.

 

[J_B]

It’s difficult to know just how good some of the summer recruits are but the entire squad need to start acting as a team very quickly. They’re not supporting each other and making themselves available for a pass by finding space. Their ball carrier is constantly finding himself with no forward options and ends up passing it backwards as a result.
They’re playing as individuals and are happy to make a pass to anyone so it’s not their fault at that moment and the only “safe” option is backwards so it can go across the back four yet again.
Pass and move, pass and move. It’s always been the mantra of successful teams and always will be. This bunch don’t bother to move in case they receive the hot potato that is the ball again. They’re playing like individual rabbits in the headlights who are scared of the ball.

 

[NWJack]

Its like player by player we are falling off decent performances, so now there are more failing to show up than do. Earlier in the season it was 1 to 3 players max, now its most of the team - with no great alternative options. Even Galbraith we were saying "enjoy it while it lasts, he'll be Prem in Jan". I'm not sure that is the case any more. Really worrying. We look like a team that is bound for, and belongs in, League One.

 

[T8AD365]

Youve got a point but surely any manager who looks at Cullen and doesn't think "you need to F O sharpish" has to have some fault. Even worse if they start him! Going to start calling him ET with all the pointing he does

I don't know if Cullen has developed a massive ego over the last few months but his constant arm flapping at teammates is particularly noticeable now.

It's fine to be frustrated but not to keep making out that your teammates are all useless (they do that on their own!), particularly when he is equally as bad as anyone else for misplacing passes, skying shots and giving away stupid fouls

 

[Swans Jack]

I don't know if Cullen has developed a massive ego over the last few months but his constant arm flapping at teammates is particularly noticeable now.

It's fine to be frustrated but not to keep making out that your teammates are all useless (they do that on their own!), particularly when he is equally as bad as anyone else for misplacing passes, skying shots and giving away stupid fouls

Well Bellamy loves him. But has not shown any sign he is worth any start or bench position with us. Just throwing it out there would VP with Idah sitting behind help or Widell being better option?

 

[J_B]

I don't know if Cullen has developed a massive ego over the last few months but his constant arm flapping at teammates is particularly noticeable now.

It's fine to be frustrated but not to keep making out that your teammates are all useless (they do that on their own!), particularly when he is equally as bad as anyone else for misplacing passes, skying shots and giving away stupid fouls

He’s always had his massive ego. He’s an international now and established team member so he’s confident to exercise his ego on the first team and not just the academy boys.

 

[paulo]

The only player I’d not be critical of would be Galbraith. You can see the quality he possesses, but he seems to be carrying the rest, who in my opinion could all do one.

Not sure what game you were watching but Galbraith gave the ball away multiple times and was caught out on the ball a lot. He only glossed over a bad performance by scoring a neat finish.

I don't know if Cullen has developed a massive ego over the last few months but his constant arm flapping at teammates is particularly noticeable now.

He has always been like this. Just people are noticing it more now because his performances have dipped.

Its like player by player we are falling off decent performances, so now there are more failing to show up than do. Earlier in the season it was 1 to 3 players max, now its most of the team - with no great alternative options. Even Galbraith we were saying "enjoy it while it lasts, he'll be Prem in Jan". I'm not sure that is the case any more. Really worrying. We look like a team that is bound for, and belongs in, League One.

Nailed on.

I didnt expact Matos to sort it out after 1 day but he has a lot of work to do. What scares me is the players lack of energy or desire to even win a game. Its like they dont care. "Oh well, it doesnt matter if we dont play well, the manager will be sacked in a few months and we can keep playing for 10k a week".

I keep saying it. There is a rot in this football club and until that is cut out we will continue on this downward spiral.

 

[J_B]

Not sure what game you were watching but Galbraith gave the ball away multiple times and was caught out on the ball a lot. He only glossed over a bad performance by scoring a neat finish.


He has always been like this. Just people are noticing it more now because his performances have dipped.


Nailed on.

I didnt expact Matos to sort it out after 1 day but he has a lot of work to do. What scares me is the players lack of energy or desire to even win a game. Its like they dont care. "Oh well, it doesnt matter if we dont play well, the manager will be sacked in a few months and we can keep playing for 10k a week".

I keep saying it. There is a rot in this football club and until that is cut out we will continue on this downward spiral.

I said just before he scored that Galbraith spent the entire game busy doing nothing. Not entirely his fault because he clearly wants to move the ball forward but no one is offering himself for a pass. The team is rotten at the moment.

 

[SwanseaBoy123]

I said just before he scored that Galbraith spent the entire game busy doing nothing. Not entirely his fault because he clearly wants to move the ball forward but no one is offering himself for a pass. The team is rotten at the moment.

I really don't rate Galbraith when he's played further forward he just seems to get lost in games.

He's quality when played deep and allowed to collect the ball off the CBs and dictate the game.

 

[sit_down_jack]

The one thing about last night that will serve us well going forward is that Matos now understands clearly, the extent of the job he has on his hands.

The goal was very poor but I thought we were the more convincing team in the first half. Thinking about it we were better than Bristol City going forward too. Tightening up at the back needs to be the focus at the moment. We went the first 4 games of the season not conceding from open play, I’m sure the players we have available are capable of better in defence.

 

[Smurph]

I really don't rate Galbraith when he's played further forward he just seems to get lost in games.

He's quality when played deep and allowed to collect the ball off the CBs and dictate the game.

Got to be honest I don't rate him anywhere on the pitch at the moment. The lad seems to do a lot of running about with very little end product.

I'm probably still pissed off with performances of late and posting with emotion.