v Hull City (h) - 29/12/2024

[Adam C]

I thought we were alright. Pears’s distribution is very poor today and we pass it back too much but we’ve had a couple of good chances. ACD has been very good and grown into the game over the first half. Hull aren’t great though.
 

I’d be disappointed if we lost this match but I think we’re capable of putting one of these chances away in the second half. With a bit of luck Gueye could have scored already, he’s getting in the right places and causing Hull problems. 

[ItsRoverZ]

With all the talk about cantwell being our talisman he's been really poor since coming here.

[Bethnal]

ACD the only real outlet, definitely having more joy down our right side but he is leading the charge. Dolan industrious if a little inefficient. Beck arguably being asked to do a bit too much currently.

Cantwell needs to make more happen for himself, he’s getting himself clogged up too deep. Gueye needs to find an extra 15-20% work rate to keep his place. Only looks for a pass when his feet get muddled and rarely chasing the ball back.

A few having off days (Tronstad looking a bit ropey) but quietly having a good game are Batth and Brittain.

If they score, it’ll be from their press against Pears’ distribution or a set piece. We need to be a bit more direct, like ACD has been.

[Tom]

Just now, ItsRoverZ said:

With all the talk about cantwell being our talisman he's been really poor since coming here.

Not seen today but he’s been superb in some games, others he’s poor

[Ossydave]

Think we’d benefit from the fresh legs of Leonard at half time and hopefully ACD can lay a few on a plate for him

[K-Hod]

Not sure we’ve done enough to be ahead that half really. Some poor distribution at the back and not that many clear cut chances at the other end.

Think it was Cantwell and Gueye getting in each other’s way for what would have been a good chance, beyond that, kind of half chances all around. A shout wouldn’t have hurt either of you lads!

[moerpho]

If we manage to pick of as many points in the latter half of the season as we’ve done so far we’ll be dead certain for playoffs. Need to win games like these. Still hope we make it another 1-0 at home and 3 points. Style be damned if you will. COYB!

[OsloRover]

3 minutes ago, Tom said:

Not seen today but he’s been superb in some games, others he’s poor

Today would be one of the latter so far

[OsloRover]

1 minute ago, Ossydave said:

Think we’d benefit from the fresh legs of Leonard at half time and hopefully ACD can lay a few on a plate for him

ACD doesn’t seem very interested in passing to anyone

[tonyoz]

Terrible watch so far. Gueye offering little, he panics every time he has a shooting opportunity. Cantwell unable to influence the game. Duberry has been the main man with some great drives into the box. The defence has been good except when Hull decided to pressurize our “passing out from the back” tactics. Defenders have put Pears under pressure and he was struggling to get the ball away! He had to make a great save to redeem himself after one poor pass out!

It’s  hard to see where a goal is coming from!

[Ossydave]

2 minutes ago, OsloRover said:

ACD doesn’t seem very interested in passing to anyone

Because there’s barely been anyone near him! Aside from Gueye who for a striker, has one of the worst shots I’ve ever seen. Like he has clogs on when it comes to taking a shot. His passing is decent though for the most part, I find it rather odd. 

[B16Rover]

7 minutes ago, tonyoz said:

Terrible watch so far. Gueye offering little, he panics every time he has a shooting opportunity. Cantwell unable to influence the game. Duberry has been the main man with some great drives into the box. The defence has been good except when Hull decided to pressurize our “passing out from the back” tactics. Defenders have put Pears under pressure and he was struggling to get the ball away! He had to make a great save to redeem himself after one poor pass out!

It’s  hard to see where a goal is coming from!

The goal will come when Leonard comes on and Beck overlaps and drives one across the face of the goal 

[Bethnal]

6’5” Makhtar Gueye in the middle and any crosses from the byline are being fired in low. I’m sure there’s a reason for it, I just can’t figure out what it is.

[yankfan]

Good start to the second half but the final third is lacking the clinical touch 

[booth]

20 minutes ago, Tom said:

Not seen today but he’s been superb in some games, others he’s poor

Awful today. He’s not with it at all.

[yankfan]

15 minutes ago, tonyoz said:

Terrible watch so far. Gueye offering little, he panics every time he has a shooting opportunity. Cantwell unable to influence the game. Duberry has been the main man with some great drives into the box. The defence has been good except when Hull decided to pressurize our “passing out from the back” tactics. Defenders have put Pears under pressure and he was struggling to get the ball away! He had to make a great save to redeem himself after one poor pass out!

It’s  hard to see where a goal is coming from!

Hard to see where the goals will come from with him on at the 9.  Really think Leonard needs to get a run. 

[Lancaster Rover]

I personally think Cantwell has had more 5/10 games than he’s had 8/10’s, flatters to deceive all too often for me 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Too many players underperforming here

[RevidgeBlue]

19 minutes ago, Bethnal said:

A few having off days (Tronstad looking a bit ropey) 

I'm not watching the game but I'd guess the reason for that is that he hasn't got Travis doing all the work for him so he can't just get away with doing a few bits and bats here and there.

With Leeds and the Dingles to come I feel we must get 3 points today or any realistic chance of top 6 will start disappearing into the ether.

If it's still 0-0 on 60- 65 mins I hope Leonard is given a good half hour or so to try and make a difference rather than just 10 mins. Leonard for Cantwell?

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, Lancaster Rover said:

I personally think Cantwell has had more 5/10 games than he’s had 8/10’s, flatters to deceive all too often for me 

Same.

[Tom]

2 front men pulled for not delivering - let’s hope the 2 replacements do more

Gueye and Dolan off for Ohashi and Weimann.

On recent evidence I’d likely have Ohashi starting with Gueye as a battering ram sub on the hour. 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Cantwell 7 yrds out!!

[Tom]

8 minutes ago, booth said:

Awful today. He’s not with it at all.

Sounds like he’s just missed a sitter as well 

[Bethnal]

Cantwell has missed a real sitter there. Seems madness that he’s missed as many of those as he has, he could be sat on five goals if he’d just put away very finishable chances.

[yankfan]

Has to be a goal there. Great work by Beck and Ohashi but oh my Cantwell has to score that.