Leicester away

[joey_big_nose]

11 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Fisher

JRC    Nyambe   Wharton    Bell

     Travis  Davenport   Holtby

Brereton     Armstrong    Dolan

 

Is that the proposed starting line-up against Bournemouth? 

Is Lenihan out? Also think Johnson will definitely play given he has started all recent friendlies.

Edited September 5, 2020 by joey_big_nose

[Exiled in Toronto]

Decent first half. Holtby the playmaker and Johnson looking fitter, haven’t noticed Travis much. Personally I didn’t think it was a great ball by Nyambe, there was no way Armstrong was getting to it without being offside. Restricting a top 6 club to one long range effort on goal isn’t bad for any defence, let alone this one.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Missed the first 30 mins but I think we've done ok. 

Nyambe looks more composed in the last third. Couple of excellent crosses.

Holtby's passing is good.

Our closing down has been excellent at times - well organised.

Gotta love Travis.  When there's no need he'll still have a nibble, even if they're on the floor. He must be horrible to play against ?

[Amo]

Not bad so far. Holtby has looked lively and Nyambe's been a threat.

Edited September 5, 2020 by Amo

[rovers11]

Nyambe our best player in that half. He will be a prem player at some point. Holtby been impressive too. Magloire showing that he’s probably the best of the young centre halves that are coming through the academy. Bell has done surprisingly well so far. 

[yellowsubmarine]

And now for the dreaded Tony Mowbray half time talk.

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Hmm..I thought Brereton didn’t do too badly out there. And Nyambe is putting himself in the window, some nice crosses too.

[des]

Watch the first half on there TV website we played ok but the full backs of ours look s bit weak to say the least

[davulsukur]

3 minutes ago, XLM said:

Bell justifiably gets a lot of stick. But he had a decent half there against a good winger.

After a shakey start, hes done well.

Brereton has been abysmal when tracking back. Hes the next Jason Lowe, runs up to people and does nothing. Didn't even attempt to stick a leg out to block crosses.

[bluebruce]

27 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Decent bit of football there. Johnson normally arrows them on target.

Really quick thinking and quick feet from JRC too. Seemed like the split second he saw Johnson was there he played a perfect pass to him.

[bazza]

Lenihan is with the ROI squad. They have a match tomorrow I think

[Miller11]

I’d love to see @JoeH do a heat map on Brereton that half. He must’ve spent a total of about 12 seconds in their box and never got beyond the penalty spot. For all the talk of him needing to play as a centre forward, it just doesn’t look like that is his game.

[Guest]

Just now, Miller11 said:

I’d love to see @JoeH do a heat map on Brereton that half. He must’ve spent a total of about 12 seconds in their box and never got beyond the penalty spot. For all the talk of him needing to play as a centre forward, it just doesn’t look like that is his game.

Will be posting Individual player heat-maps on twitter on Sunday when they’re out. Brereton seemed completely non-existent that half. I’d have Dolan on and push Armstrong completely central.

[joey_big_nose]

1 minute ago, Miller11 said:

I’d love to see @JoeH do a heat map on Brereton that half. He must’ve spent a total of about 12 seconds in their box and never got beyond the penalty spot. For all the talk of him needing to play as a centre forward, it just doesn’t look like that is his game.

He's never going to be a box player. He's an inside forward who can dribble a bit and that's about it.

[AllRoverAsia]

Impressed by Holtby. Good on the ball and closing down.

Nyambe excellent and Bell maybe can do a bit.

No point in pumping hoofballs, Arma is too small and BB can't head or indeed jump.

Not a bad game at all, so far.

LCTV coverage puts iFollow to shame.

[joey_big_nose]

2 minutes ago, JoeH said:

Will be posting Individual player heat-maps on twitter on Sunday when they’re out. Brereton seemed completely non-existent that half. I’d have Dolan on and push Armstrong completely central.

Yes Dolan would actually give their full back a lot to think about. Won't know what hit him.

[AllRoverAsia]

1 minute ago, joey_big_nose said:

He's never going to be a box player. He's an inside forward who can dribble a bit and that's about it.

Dribble a bit then fall over, to be more accurate

[philipl]

Just now, AllRoverAsia said:

Impressed by Holtby. Good on the ball and closing down.

Nyambe excellent and Bell maybe can do a bit.

No point in pumping hoofballs, Arma is too small and BB can't head or indeed jump.

Not a bad game at all, so far.

LCTV coverage puts iFollow to shame.

Agreed totally.

Looking forward to 2nd half- that's put the mockers on things!

[bluebruce]

13 minutes ago, Stuart said:

How is there no injury time? There was a minimum 5 minute break for one injury.

It’s still a football match! ??‍♂️

Thought this too, its ridiculous. The result might not matter but this is our last chance for match fitness so I want to see 90 minutes of actual football.

[joey_big_nose]

2 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Yes Dolan would actually give their full back a lot to think about. Won't know what hit him.

Did create a couple at Doncaster to be fair. Seems a poor return on a player to get such little all-round game for him. JRC for example offers so much more in that position.

Edit - doh talking about Brereton here.

Edited September 5, 2020 by joey_big_nose

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

4 minutes ago, Miller11 said:

I’d love to see @JoeH do a heat map on Brereton that half. He must’ve spent a total of about 12 seconds in their box and never got beyond the penalty spot. For all the talk of him needing to play as a centre forward, it just doesn’t look like that is his game.

This is the issue with this wide forward lark.  None of them know how to track back and defend.  Wingers/wide middielders usually learn that as they progress. 

You can see the difference with JRC and Nyambe who dove tailed really well and looked much more solid than the left.

 

[Fraserkirky]

Nyambe needs to calm down, will get a move to Leicester if he keeps up his first half performance.

Ive just seen the worst ever pass from Johnson.

[Miker]

Someone seriously needs to run some throw-in training sessions with the team. We look clueless and lose it every time.

[Miker]

Good chance for JRC there.. he's going to score a few this season I feel. Always getting himself into scoring positions.

We look well up for it right now.

[Fraserkirky]

Bell having a good game so far. Much better!