Written by kirsikka
With security all however mathematically secured, the massive query was whether or not GON may encourage the identical starvation within the group that they’ve proven in current weeks, West Ham aside when scrapping for survival. After the demolition of Leeds, it appeared truthful sufficient to maintain the identical beginning XI.
We’ve got a conundrum wrapped inside a left (wing) again position to resolve. Zemura all the time seemed respectable going ahead however was suspect defensively. When Kelly performed there, he didn’t get ahead sufficient and the group seemed a lot much less potent consequently. Vina appears to be within the Zemura position, solely higher. I feel his attacking play is much more harmful and he has a real eye for aim. Nonetheless, I stated earlier than I’d but to be satisfied by his defensive work and yesterday compounded that. His winger repeatedly had him on toast.
I feel what we resolve to do with him will inform us lots in regards to the path GON needs to go. Until we stumble throughout a diamond, the fact is we’ll all the time should make a trade-off someplace with a participant on this place. If we signal Vina, then it’s an indication that we intend to try to assault extra sooner or later. If, as mooted on right here beforehand, we cross up on him and take a look at another person it’s a sign that the defensive facet of the sport is being sought as extra essential.
In some methods, it’s exhausting to not disagree with that contemplating our goal-scoring file this 12 months is definitely fairly respectable, regardless of the barrage of criticism aimed on the man who leads our line. We’re presently ranked thirteenth on objectives scored. Whereas we’re a catastrophe wrapped inside a shitshow on the again, ranked nineteenth for objectives conceded. And but, I nonetheless hope we go for Vina. He has the joy issue to his play that may get you in your ft.
Transferring onto the sport in additional normal phrases, we stood toe to toe with Chelsea and exchanged punches. That they had extra of the ball, we had the higher probabilities. It was a contest the place we competed with them as equals and took all of them the way in which. One that might have gone both method, however sadly for us it wasn’t our day. I’m not too upset at that as try this ten instances you’ll doubtless get as many wins as losses. Admittedly, they’re a large number with a hilariously incompetent supervisor in cost however additionally they have some unimaginable people. So to take them on and never merely shut up store was encouraging.
The penalty shout was… effectively, it wasn’t probably the most egregious of those not given to us this season however I by no means for a second thought we might get it. After the match, I used to be requested by a Chelsea supporting good friend if a group has ever gone by a Premier League season with out being awarded a penalty. It’s a great query, anybody care to dig out the reply? In need of one in all our remaining opponents choosing William Webb Ellis in defence, I don’t see how we’re going to get one. Even then VAR would in all probability rule towards us. So it would develop into our personal little piece of historical past. In reality, I virtually don’t need us to get one now so the stat continues to face out as so stunning and isn’t brushed away with a pointless pen in a recreation that now not issues.
I’d additionally have an interest within the stat for probably the most objectives conceded to set items in a Premier League season. If we haven’t already secured it, we have to be closing in quick. Virtually in joking, I urged a number of months again that we get Pulis in as a marketing consultant to organise the defensive set items. With the caveat that he was refrained from all the pieces else.
I feel he nonetheless lives domestically, proper? He’ll clearly see himself as a supervisor however I don’t assume anybody goes to come back knocking once more. Due to this fact an enormous supply may tempt him. Supply him one million fundamental with one million bonus if he retains objectives conceded from set items beneath ten subsequent season. He’ll drill them to inside an inch of their life, terrify them into getting it proper, and if we let in twenty fewer objectives we’re comfortably midtable so it’s £2 million effectively invested. A loopy and silly thought? Most likely, but it surely’d be a rattling sight higher than what we’ve presently bought occurring.
So sure, one other set-piece aim was conceded. Ho and certainly hum.
We pulled out one other of the classics, with Smith getting achieved to a cross. Not fairly the again publish this time however all the identical it nonetheless resulted in a aim. He’s by no means going to study that at this stage in his profession so I assume we merely have to simply accept it as a concession to taking part in him. He nonetheless presents lots, and I might assume with Stacey undoubtedly off in the summertime he’ll have some new competitors for his place to reach over the approaching months.
Our aim was a factor of magnificence. Genuinely one you would watch and rewatch repeatedly. If that’s the sample of play GON needs to instill in our assaults then I’m all for it. Fantastic.
When Sterling got here on I used to be anticipating him to attain, however as an alternative, it turned out he was utilizing some form of magic that attracted all our gamers in his path however prevented any of them from making an attempt to sort out him. Kelly presumably being the worst proponent, leaving Felix to repair it for a aim that closed the sport out.
So, a defeat however after current outcomes, not an particularly damaging one. We seemed good in patches, we seemed susceptible in patches. We didn’t look outclassed although.
—– Constructive Performances —–
Vina (going ahead) – Seems harmful and that was a really tidy end contemplating it was along with his proper foot.
Rothwell – Has been the glue that caught the group collectively in current weeks.
—– Room for Enchancment —–
Vina (defensively) – Appeared to be fairly uncovered. If we deliver him in completely it’s one thing to work on, and one thing we may have to take a look at tactically how we are able to help him.
Neto – Is he coaching with Mr Miyagi? It’s been one week on, one week off these days. Wonderful final day trip, uncertain and a contact weak this time. Perhaps he ought to keep in mind one of many karate grasp’s sayings, “It’s okay to lose to opponent! Should not lose to concern!” as yesterday he seemed scared to come back for something.
—– GON Watch —–
I don’t actually have too many complaints about that efficiency. He set us up effectively, glad to allow them to have extra of the ball however not utterly dominate the sport. It felt like a way more balanced method to a recreation like this, though you could argue that was as a lot to do with their type and insecurity. Nonetheless, I’d want to offer GON the credit score. Hopefully, we see extra performances like this towards the six, beginning with Man Utd in a few weeks.
I’ll bang the drum on set items once more. I’ve made my level above, and I don’t care if the Pulis thought is ridiculous and to be dismissed out of hand. One thing have to be achieved. The underside 9 this season was an madness we’re unlikely to see repeated subsequent 12 months. Nonetheless, if we repeat our weak spot as set items then we’re going to wrestle. Constructive motion is required on the teaching entrance. Extra of the identical just isn’t the reply.
GON can rightly level to VAR as an entire piss-take by the entire season., at each ends. In reality, he ought to. Loudly and repeatedly or it received’t change. It’s time to take a stand and settle for the fantastic and censure from the FA because it’s bought to the purpose the place if we don’t begin kicking down the interview background sponsor board in frustration then it will likely be glossed over and ignored as a result of “it’s solely Bournemouth”. Nonetheless, do one thing that upsets the sponsors and folks can pay consideration fairly rapidly.
A good day on the workplace for GON, common complaints however, even when the outcome didn’t go our method.
Man of the match towards Chelsea
Vina
O. Dango
Christie
Senesi
Billing
Lerma
Neto
Another person
Your say…
desk wrote…
I assumed we performed some good entertaining soccer yesterday, Gary O’Neil is beginning to get us taking part in some great one-touch soccer. With the sit-back type of soccer, we’re reliant on taking the clear-cut probabilities we create, it’s the distinction between 4-1 towards Leeds and 1-3 towards Chelsea. I’m more than happy with the progress GON is making, there are issues that may be improved, and errors to be ironed out, I’m certain he’s conscious of that greater than I’m however he’s regularly getting it achieved : )
He’s solely had one switch window, no pre-season ( that was the Parker Posse area ) in cost. I feel he’ll be judged by Invoice Foley round Christmas time, I for one hope he’s judged as “excellent” as a result of that’ll imply my membership are doing bloody effectively : )
If we keep up on the Eddie common of 42 factors, that’s good : )
If “They” go down and we keep up with an Eddie common, that’s bloody satisfying and virtually all we needed ( not less than it was about 10 matches in the past ) : )
In different information, had a hotdog, very a lot improved on earlier efforts. The pies and burgers have additionally had an improve : )
Properly achieved to the Halftime quizzers and the under-18s on their trophy win : )
Preferred the Chelsea ironic chants “We’re staying up”, and “How shot should you be, we’re successful away” : ) – To hitch the dialog, click on right here.
