Jacob Ramsey - Gone

[ChicagoLion]

Interesting dynamics yesterday with Digne. A couple of times they got in each other's way - running into the same space / going for the same ball. Neither looked particularly happy and didn't appear to be very constructive about solving it.
There were also a couple of defenders who got in each other's way; and the terrible attempt by Emi Martinez to clear a ball that Mings put out for a corner.
Linking that to the Leeds second goal - where three players all combined to get in the way of each other - and I wonder what is going on with the on-field communications?
Things definitely don't seem right in the squad.

The body language was not great.

[paul_e]

The bigger one for me is the shove from Mings on Buendia after the Newcastle goal, he looked really pissed off with him. I can understand why Buendia went at the ball but if he'd left it alone I think that's a rputine save for Martinez.

[LeeB]

The bigger one for me is the shove from Mings on Buendia after the Newcastle goal, he looked really pissed off with him. I can understand why Buendia went at the ball but if he'd left it alone I think that's a rputine save for Martinez.

Buendia took it as well, he knew he'd fucked up. I find it hard to blame him though, his instinct is to block the ball and he was left with an area where you'd use three players to cover.

[Risso]

The bigger one for me is the shove from Mings on Buendia after the Newcastle goal, he looked really pissed off with him. I can understand why Buendia went at the ball but if he'd left it alone I think that's a rputine save for Martinez.

It was a split second reaction though for a ball that's travelling at 80mph or whatever, and the whole setup was a pile of shit anyway. If Mings got a shove for every mistake he made he'd be in hospital with whiplash by now.

[paul_e]

I never said he was wrong to go for it, just pointed out that if he hadn't they don't score.

Not sure why you feel the need to turn it into an attack on Mings though and I also think some on here would've had it down as another game changing error if it had been Mings (or if he'd made the tackle Chambers did to give away the free kick).

@LeeB I agree, I think Buendia was gutted.

[Risso]

I never said he was wrong to go for it, just pointed out that if he hadn't they don't score.

Not sure why you feel the need to turn it into an attack on Mings though and I also think some on here would've had it down as another game changing error if it had been Mings (or if he'd made the tackle Chambers did to give away the free kick).

@LeeB I agree, I think Buendia was gutted.

You mentioned the shove by Mings. I was talking about that.

[brontebilly]

The bigger one for me is the shove from Mings on Buendia after the Newcastle goal, he looked really pissed off with him. I can understand why Buendia went at the ball but if he'd left it alone I think that's a rputine save for Martinez.

Buendia took it as well, he knew he'd fucked up. I find it hard to blame him though, his instinct is to block the ball and he was left with an area where you'd use three players to cover.

Martinez was at fault for me. That wall was a mess. We had possibly the smallest player on our team by himself in direct line between Trippier and the centre of the goal. Was always a high chance of a deflection in that scenario.

[AV82EC]

Picking up on a comment I think Ads made in the post match thought he wasnt great yesterday. Sloppy with the ball, poor positionally but he did make up for some shortcomings with great work rate and energy. You can tell he’s still learning the game and there’s definitely a player in there but all part of his development as a young man.

[ChicagoLion]

Asked to do a lot of defensive running, not really his game but he worked hard.

[London Villan]

Funny with the change to 4312 he doesn't look as effective. Still early days with him and he clearly has a lot of talent, but the changes have seemed to stop him from getting into scoring positions.

[Risso]

He's not been at his absolute best, so perhaps time for a rest and to give Sanson a start? Sanson has impressed me every time he's come on recently.

[LeeB]

He's not been at his absolute best, so perhaps time for a rest and to give Sanson a start? Sanson has impressed me every time he's come on recently.

Yes, he was really sharp last night in particular

[Toronto Villa]

The change of formation has changed the way we need him to play. Before he was the deep running midfielder, a freer role than he has now. And maybe he can get that back into his game as part of a more rigid midfield set up. But he is being asked to do a more selfless role now. Sanson is better suited to that role but JJ’s not done much wrong and does provide that goal threat.

[Risso]

Hopefully the message that the first 11 is not set in stone is getting through to the players. Konsa's attitude last night was first class.

[paul_e]

I honestly think the biggest problem for JJ isn't the formation but just tiredness. His touch is normally excellent but in the last 2 games he's given away possession with sloppy control a few times. That's the sort of thing you see creeping in when players need a rest. He's still very young to be starting as many games as he is.