McBrid
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Akpom and grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck don’t sit easy together on the page
Exactly my point. Not gonna happen is it. If he plays and scores a goal and we win a game that will do me!
Akpom and grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck don’t sit easy together on the page
Energy levels? These are pampered athletes. Tennis players can play every day, a sport that is fast paced. Cyclists can go up and down mountains. In an average game they run 6 miles, a good walker can do that in 1 1/2 hours. Stop listening to the nonsense.Tough one for Warnock tonight, we need to win. We need to manage players energy levels and we can’t tinker to much as we look like we have found a winning formula. Me personally if we could get away with it I would play the same team but I don’t think it’s as simple as that tonight.
Energy levels? These are pampered athletes. Tennis players can play every day, a sport that is fast paced. Cyclists can go up and down mountains. In an average game they run 6 miles, a good walker can do that in 1 1/2 hours. Stop listening to the nonsense.
Players always get rotated to keep fresh. Wouldn’t surprise me one iota if Fletcher and Watmore are on the bench tonight for this reason as they also need to be managed carefully. I personally hope it doesn’t happen but I would be shocked if we play the same team.Energy levels? These are pampered athletes. Tennis players can play every day, a sport that is fast paced. Cyclists can go up and down mountains. In an average game they run 6 miles, a good walker can do that in 1 1/2 hours. Stop listening to the nonsense.
I tend to agree. Fletcher wouldn't be rested 2 matches into a normal season would he, even if he had been injured at the back end of the previous season.Energy levels? These are pampered athletes. Tennis players can play every day, a sport that is fast paced. Cyclists can go up and down mountains. In an average game they run 6 miles, a good walker can do that in 1 1/2 hours. Stop listening to the nonsense.
I hope not. Although it may a big ask for Fletcher to play 3 games in a short space of time. I’d probably play Fletcher for 60 or 65 minutes if he’s got it in the tank and then bring one of the other 2 puddings on.
Energy levels? These are pampered athletes. Tennis players can play every day, a sport that is fast paced. Cyclists can go up and down mountains. In an average game they run 6 miles, a good walker can do that in 1 1/2 hours. Stop listening to the nonsense.
We have Mendez-Laing on fhe bench we DO NOT need those 2 on the field of play AT ALLI hope not. Although it may a big ask for Fletcher to play 3 games in a short space of time. I’d probably play Fletcher for 60 or 65 minutes if he’s got it in the tank and then bring one of the other 2 puddings on.
Bolasie might be injured. We've got Mendez-Laing, Johnson - even Archer is preferable to those 2I'd rather play Johnson or Bolasie at CF to be honest.
We have Mendez-Laing on fhe bench we DO NOT need those 2 on the field of play AT ALL
I think tennis players need to concentrate .On the fitness
I don't think it's as simple as saying they are pampered athletes so they should be able to do more. The impact on energy levels due to the mental side of the game is underrated. The concentration levels required are massively draining and alongside the physical exertions can really take it out of you.
I only played Sunday league years ago as a kid and I could play football all day but match day would be a different story and take it out of you that much more.
I think football and the championship is different anyway as every game is hard work, whilst some of these other sports you mention such as tennis, the difference in quality between the elite and the rest is massive and some of the top pros can phone it in whilst winning easily.
Fletcher will do well to last 60 minutes tonight if he starts, but I agree with others starting him is the way to go tonight.
I think having a real dislike for anyone is something I would rarely haveI've developed a real dislike for britt this season - which in turn has made me see just how much of a shambles his time with us has been. 15 million is criminal for someone who can't even control a football.
I thought Warnock making him captain was a masterstroke, but he's remained p**s poor throughout the season.
Personally don't want to see him anywhere near the starting 11 for the rest of his time here. Would rather play a half fit Mendez-Laing through the middle.
In terms of Akpom - i think he's been dealt a rubbish hand tbh, he clearly has more footballing ability than Britt but he's completely isolated everytime he plays. Would like to see him up there with Fletcher tonight - but I think he'll rest Fletcher.
Good riddance in a few months.
I think tennis players need to concentrate .
I am worried about how long Fletcher can play, and worry about injuryOn the fitness
I don't think it's as simple as saying they are pampered athletes so they should be able to do more. The impact on energy levels due to the mental side of the game is underrated. The concentration levels required are massively draining and alongside the physical exertions can really take it out of you.
I only played Sunday league years ago as a kid and I could play football all day but match day would be a different story and take it out of you that much more.
I think football and the championship is different anyway as every game is hard work, whilst some of these other sports you mention such as tennis, the difference in quality between the elite and the rest is massive and some of the top pros can phone it in whilst winning easily.
Fletcher will do well to last 60 minutes tonight if he starts, but I agree with others starting him is the way to go tonight.
Or winning a game 9 - 1?I'm not saying they don't but it's in shorter bursts with more breaks. When the ball is dead in tennis you know you can relax and switch off for a bit as there are massive cues before the game starts again, I've never seen anyone seek to gain an advantage with a sneaky quick first serve.
However, in football even at throw ins and corners when the ball is out of play you need to be switched on to be in the correct position to keep an eye on runners and team shape etc. Far more mentally exhausting than blowing some no hoper away 6-1 6-0 in 30 minutes or so.