We were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.
Quote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.
Quote from: Risso on December 03, 2017, 09:24:15 AMQuote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.True they dominated us at the start but the difference from Wolves was that they looked a threat whereas Leeds only managed one shot on target.
I think he is being asked to play a role that does not come naturally to him.He is a creative midfield player yet he is being asked to run and close gaps along side Whelan.The way Bruce sets us up we are often getting over run in midfield.
Quote from: Risso on December 03, 2017, 09:24:15 AMQuote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.First half Blose, I am trying to point out that we are often 2 v 3 in the centre mid and Hourihane is being asked to spend more time defending.Of course because this Is taken as a criticism of the manager it gets jumped on by the usual suspects.Sad we can not even debate team set up.
Quote from: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2017, 12:54:19 PMQuote from: Risso on December 03, 2017, 09:24:15 AMQuote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.First half Blose, I am trying to point out that we are often 2 v 3 in the centre mid and Hourihane is being asked to spend more time defending.Of course because this Is taken as a criticism of the manager it gets jumped on by the usual suspects.Sad we can not even debate team set up.Bollocks. You get as much chance to debate as anyone else does. You've never been prevented, you've never been stopped and as for being "jumped on" it's getting a bit tiresome when the "Poor me" bit is wheeled out yet again. If you don't want anyone to ever disagree with you or if you're not happy on here, go somewhere else.
Quote from: dave.woodhall on December 03, 2017, 01:00:54 PMQuote from: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2017, 12:54:19 PMQuote from: Risso on December 03, 2017, 09:24:15 AMQuote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.First half Blose, I am trying to point out that we are often 2 v 3 in the centre mid and Hourihane is being asked to spend more time defending.Of course because this Is taken as a criticism of the manager it gets jumped on by the usual suspects.Sad we can not even debate team set up.Bollocks. You get as much chance to debate as anyone else does. You've never been prevented, you've never been stopped and as for being "jumped on" it's getting a bit tiresome when the "Poor me" bit is wheeled out yet again. If you don't want anyone to ever disagree with you or if you're not happy on here, go somewhere else.I was genuinely trying to have a discussion about the player on the thread and the way the manager sets the team up and said impact on the player and the team.That’s all.
Quote from: Risso on December 03, 2017, 09:24:15 AMQuote from: Ads on December 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AMWe were overrun in the second half at Wolves but I cannot recall that happening since.First half against Leeds. 30% possession and second by miles to every ball.First half Sheff Weds. They had us chasing shadows.I agree with Bronté. We have options in midfield and see Whelan as a better defensive midfielder, Omanah better deeper but with some freedom and Hourihane (and Lansbury) further up the pitch or at least going box to box. Until we get the midfield functioning to their strengths and potential we'll continue to have the 3rd best defence but only the 9th best attack. Even with our striker injuries there's plenty of goals in this side and it's something we need to improve.It's still early days but I honestly believe once we do click we'll smashing a few teams.