Quote from: ChicagoLion on November 11, 2019, 12:48:15 PMAnother thing Our use of corners and free kicks is abysmal.Absolutely. I’m pretty sure we haven’t scored a headed goal yet in league games this season , which tells you a lot.
Another thing Our use of corners and free kicks is abysmal.
Quote from: mr underhill on November 11, 2019, 01:54:56 PMI'm beginning to think we actually bought quite badly in the summer with the exception of Hause - who I really rate - Engles, Heaton and Marvelous. The jury is out for me on Konsa because i still think we should have bought another forward with the money. Fred in January was a great buy.Hause hasn't started a league game yet in fairness. Agreed on Engels, Nakamba and Guilbert. Konsa for me showed enough promise yesterday for a serious question to be asked as to who should partner Mings. Heaton has been ok and nothing more. Trez is a bit meh, 2 goals last 2 games mind.It's our three big money signings that have disappointed, Luiz clearly has the ability but hasn't nailed a place yet. Wes and Targett seem out of their depth. 15m for Southamptons reserve left back is starting to look a crazy decision. Two crucial positions where alternatives include Taylor and Kodjia.Jota isn't up to the top division either but more of a backup anyway.
I'm beginning to think we actually bought quite badly in the summer with the exception of Hause - who I really rate - Engles, Heaton and Marvelous. The jury is out for me on Konsa because i still think we should have bought another forward with the money. Fred in January was a great buy.
Quote from: brontebilly on November 11, 2019, 02:55:03 PMQuote from: mr underhill on November 11, 2019, 01:54:56 PMI'm beginning to think we actually bought quite badly in the summer with the exception of Hause - who I really rate - Engles, Heaton and Marvelous. The jury is out for me on Konsa because i still think we should have bought another forward with the money. Fred in January was a great buy.Hause hasn't started a league game yet in fairness. Agreed on Engels, Nakamba and Guilbert. Konsa for me showed enough promise yesterday for a serious question to be asked as to who should partner Mings. Heaton has been ok and nothing more. Trez is a bit meh, 2 goals last 2 games mind.It's our three big money signings that have disappointed, Luiz clearly has the ability but hasn't nailed a place yet. Wes and Targett seem out of their depth. 15m for Southamptons reserve left back is starting to look a crazy decision. Two crucial positions where alternatives include Taylor and Kodjia.Jota isn't up to the top division either but more of a backup anyway.I'm no fan of Taylor, but Targett was abysmal yesterday. The worst left back performance since Taylor at Wigan last season.
SJM just hasn't been at the races for a few games now.
Quote from: mr underhill on November 11, 2019, 01:54:56 PMI'm beginning to think we actually bought quite badly in the summer with the exception of Hause - who I really rate - Engles, Heaton and Marvelous. The jury is out for me on Konsa because i still think we should have bought another forward with the money. Fred in January was a great buy.I think that's a bit unfair. We brought what, 11-12 players in and there was always going to be a couple who didn't hit the ground running or who didn't look great. As for Konza, he's only played cup games up until yesterday so to say the jury is out because you think we should have used the money to buy a striker is unfair as well. We brought them in as one on the future as well as staying in the league.
Quote from: mr underhill on November 11, 2019, 01:54:56 PMI'm beginning to think we actually bought quite badly in the summer with the exception of Hause - who I really rate - Engles, Heaton and Marvelous. The jury is out for me on Konsa because i still think we should have bought another forward with the money. Fred in January was a great buy.Well in that case we didn't buy badly. Signing 4 good players in one TW is actually very good. No club has only ever bought gems in one window and no club is without it's fails and absolute turds. . It will take time.
I agree that Jota has looked off the pace but if he was carrying this injury for a while I think I'd like to see him play some games now he's had his op before I make a call either way. Hopefully he'll show us that the injury was limiting him more than we'd like and he can step up and be a genuine option on the right wing.
Quote from: paul_e on November 12, 2019, 10:31:59 AMI agree that Jota has looked off the pace but if he was carrying this injury for a while I think I'd like to see him play some games now he's had his op before I make a call either way. Hopefully he'll show us that the injury was limiting him more than we'd like and he can step up and be a genuine option on the right wing.He just looks extremely lightweight and powder puff. He's probably provide more quality balls than Trezeguet or El Ghazi, but even less in the way of cover for Guilbert.