Boro v Blackpool -18th September 2021

We did play good balls through… we looked dangerous quite a few times… tav looked hungry and sporaz looked dangerous… crooks tried too much gamesmanship and siliki flattered to deceive but I think he will come come good…
Crooks was ineffective today. Blackpool were on top before they scored, you could see the goal coming.

Warnock should have changed it and brought either Payero or Ikpeazu on for Crooks but again he was too slow to react regarding changing it.
 
We are very imbalanced at the moment, probably because we have a team that has not had enough time form an understanding , that takes time , however they should be drilled in their shape , style and movement when on the pitch.
They should also be able to make 3 or more passes as a team, to make space and move into space to receive the ball, and then having done that, have a teammate with the ability to provide a pass ( Sporars goal at Notts Forest being an example ), We cant do this , its all run forward and lose out , cut inside and get tackled , putting us straight on the back foot and exposing a slow awkward looking defence and slow barren midfield.
We couldnt threaten a creche from any set pieces , they are just pointless.
Id like to see Warnock succeed , but , i just cant see it .
Already we have players shadows of their former selves, new players looking shell shocked and frustrated.
Some good quality individuals, but horrific as a collective.
Anyone who believes that we were comfortable until Dijksteel went off is either deluded or stupid.
This team is a mismatch, it doesnt work at the moment. We havnt worked since January.
I dont know / cant see what each individuals role is in the team, where he plays and what he is trying to achieve as a collective. Their are no partnerships, no understandings, no support, no cover its all reactive, not proactive .
Very frustrating to watch. I just hope we escape relegation this season as thats how we look.
We look like a load of individuals just doing their own thing and seeing what comes off .
Generally Fxxck all !!
 
Still a RB for me. Dumb to let him go with no cover
Could be a chance for Gitau now, with Dijksteel injured. I like this kid from what I've seen , but it's a big ask for him to come in and cover the next 10-15 games, or will we play someone out of position?
 
Could be a chance for Gitau now, with Dijksteel injured. I like this kid from what I've seen , but it's a big ask for him to come in and cover the next 10-15 games, or will we play someone out of position?
Bola's nearly back, Peltier will likely move across and play in his natural position.
 
Peltier's looked ok to me, experienced and good defender, not sure he'll be up to playing twice a week up to Christmas though. It's through the middle we are soft, I like the look of Crooks, but am not sure where he's supposed to be playing, similarly with JLS. A midfield with Johnny Howson as the only defensive minded one is a recipe for disaster imho.
 
I guess it depends how quickly Bola is back, and if he stays fit
I suppose Howson or McNair (if he's fit) could also cover at right back if need be. But our midfield would be really lacking in balance if neither of these two were present.

Hopefully at least one of Dijksteel, Bola and McNair are fully fit for the game next weekend because I fear that we're really going to struggle if they aren't.
 
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