Dean Smith - Confirmed

[Jon Crofts]

Not sure this is the right place for these stats but here you go anyway.............

[Risso]

Backs up what we see on a weekly basis.

[OCD]

Our goal was a penalty too.

By and large reflective of the league table and squad depth but surprising to see Man City so low.

[Chris Smith]

Our goal was a penalty too.

By and large reflective of the league table and squad depth but surprising to see Man City so low.

I think with Man City it just reflects the strength of their squad and that whoever starts they get the job done and they only need to make changes to give players a rest.

[aj2k77]

It's no surprise that when you take a player off and bring a similar one on in the exact same position with the exact same instructions then nothing really changes. It's lazy substitutions.

[wittonwarrior]

The improvement this season is there for all to see.  It  takes time  to build  Rome. We're not there yet will take another season or two.  I doubt there are many better managers out there to be honest

[ChicagoLion]

The improvement this season is there for all to see.  It  takes time  to build  Rome. We're not there yet will take another season or two.  I doubt there are many better managers out there to be honest

It looks like there are plenty that are better at making substitutions.

[brontebilly]

It's no surprise that when you take a player off and bring a similar one on in the exact same position with the exact same instructions then nothing really changes. It's lazy substitutions.

It's usually a complete waste of a sub. I'm not a fan of giving players another 10-15 mins after half time either when things are going badly wrong like they were for Traore in the first half on Sunday. Should be easier for a sub to get into the game if coming on earlier.

Deano has never been great on the sideline when it comes to subs or tactical changes. I think it's a key factor why we can't turn around losing situations during games. Seems to be a bit of disagreement on the sideline at times in the second half between Shakespeare and himself, I'm thinking it must be on the timing and types of changes.

[Drummond]

The improvement this season is there for all to see.  It  takes time  to build  Rome. We're not there yet will take another season or two.  I doubt there are many better managers out there to be honest

It looks like there are plenty that are better at making substitutions.

Or that have a deeper squad.

[LeeB]

The improvement this season is there for all to see.  It  takes time  to build  Rome. We're not there yet will take another season or two.  I doubt there are many better managers out there to be honest

It looks like there are plenty that are better at making substitutions.

Or that have a deeper squad.

Yes, clearly.

[ChicagoLion]

So Sheffield Utd Fulham Southampton Newcastle Brighton etc have deeper squads,



And Olbiyon the same depth.

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t think Dean needs to abandon his principles to change his tactical approach. Surely his principles are philosophical, as opposed to being wed to a particular tactical approach. Either way though the current tactical approach isn’t working in the main because there is no link between midfield and attack. Dean needs to do something to address that.

[Allan C]

I don’t think Dean needs to abandon his principles to change his tactical approach. Surely his principles are philosophical, as opposed to being wed to a particular tactical approach. Either way though the current tactical approach isn’t working in the main because there is no link between midfield and attack. Dean needs to do something to address that.

Like purchasing a new quality midfield with Grealish.

[Drummond]

So Sheffield Utd Fulham Southampton Newcastle Brighton etc have deeper squads,



And Olbiyon the same depth.

The difference from first choice to replacement is starker with our squad. All of those teams are below us in the table. So I'd suggest that our first team are better.

Either that, or by your logic Smith must be much much better at picking teams and getting results to be above them all in the table by quite some distance?

[Chris Smith]

So Sheffield Utd Fulham Southampton Newcastle Brighton etc have deeper squads,



And Olbiyon the same depth.

And they’re all below is in the league.