Bristol loyal 6,248 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 This is the root of all our creativity problems imo. We’re so static in the final third, whenever we get the ball it’s played sideways because there’s no one making a run or getting into space, just stood there like bloody statues. When we play the pass every time the player passing just stands there after watching the game, it really is basics to pass and move stuff you get taught as a school kid so why are we not doing it? With a man advantage against a team bottom of the league we should have been passing around them and opening them up with ease, instead the last two game we’ve made it so easy for the opposition. Something Gerrard and his coaches need to get working on because it’s not fucking difficult, as I said it’s schoolboy stuff and unless we start doing something to unlock defences we’re going to have many more games like today. The No.9, Blumhoilann and Tom0411 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza010 393 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 aye its fucking horrendous and nae composure anywhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Spot on. Our midfield all stand still to receive a ball and then pass it side to side until a punt or a ball to a winger who, by than, has two men in him. It’s been happening all season. The No.9 and Blumhoilann 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 32,495 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, thehost said: Spot on. Our midfield all stand still to receive a ball and then pass it side to side until a punt or a ball to a winger who, by than, has two men in him. It’s been happening all season. This is it. Good teams play in triangles. We just get pushed out wide and whip in a ball to one centre forward against two or three defenders. Bristol loyal and shaka 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 The scenario that played out in the last two games of it just being attack v defence is something they do nearly everyday in training surely? Lack of movement yes but lack of players with the character,mentality and ability to go and win a game has killed us since we came back into the top flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven33jackie 2,017 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Is it lack of movement or lack of tempo when playing out from the back. At times today it was the same as midweek four or five passes around the defence and midfield then by the time it goes forward there is no space to move. jbm26896 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,554 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Said a few weeks ago, give and go. It’s as simple as that, we were easy to defend against today and Wednesday. HG5 and Bristol loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,554 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, steven33jackie said: Is it lack of movement or lack of tempo when playing out from the back. At times today it was the same as midweek four or five passes around the defence and midfield then by the time it goes forward there is no space to move. We all said this today, trot forward 5 yards ,check then play it square, meanwhile they’ve set up with every man behind the ball. The No.9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol loyal 6,248 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, They Gnu said: Said a few weeks ago, give and go. It’s as simple as that, we were easy to defend against today and Wednesday. Agreed it really is simple but for some reason we just don’t do it. Question is is it a lack of coaching on the training ground, or are the players just too lazy or not intelligent enough to do it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post five stars 1,767 Posted December 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2018 It's lack of movement, but also lack of imagination, quality and intelligence. So many players making bad decisions or unable to make a simple pass. Some of them don't have the bottle to play under pressure. Bearsden bear, The No.9, Zappa6995 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,482 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bristol loyal said: This is the root of all our creativity problems imo. We’re so static in the final third, whenever we get the ball it’s played sideways because there’s no one making a run or getting into space, just stood there like bloody statues. When we play the pass every time the player passing just stands there after watching the game, it really is basics to pass and move stuff you get taught as a school kid so why are we not doing it? With a man advantage against a team bottom of the league we should have been passing around them and opening them up with ease, instead the last two game we’ve made it so easy for the opposition. Something Gerrard and his coaches need to get working on because it’s not fucking difficult, as I said it’s schoolboy stuff and unless we start doing something to unlock defences we’re going to have many more games like today. You’re right but what compounds is it we have an array of central midfielders who only want to pass sideways or backwards. If you don’t have the capability to be able to look forward and play forward quickly they shouldn’t be playing for us. At one point today Ryan Jack tried to run with the ball and it was horrible to watch, ended up running into a player standing on his boot and giving a foul away. HG5 and gmcf 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,554 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bristol loyal said: Agreed it really is simple but for some reason we just don’t do it. Question is is it a lack of coaching on the training ground, or are the players just too lazy or not intelligent enough to do it? Either a lack of confidence or failure to take responsibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol loyal 6,248 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Brackley Bluenose said: You’re right but what compounds is it we have an array of central midfielders who only want to pass sideways or backwards. If you don’t have the capability to be able to look forward and play forward quickly they shouldn’t be playing for us. At one point today Ryan Jack tried to run with the ball and it was horrible to watch, ended up running into a player standing on his boot and giving a foul away. Agreed but I don’t think it’s the players fault so much, they are what they are and have their own styles. It’s the managers fault for not signing or playing more attack minded midfielders, starting games with 2 or sometimes even 3 defensive players in midfield is ridiculous. The holding midfielder is an important role, every top team has one but we only need one. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,122 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 22 minutes ago, thehost said: Spot on. Our midfield all stand still to receive a ball and then pass it side to side until a punt or a ball to a winger who, by than, has two men in him. It’s been happening all season. And our midfield tend to stand facing our own goal to get the ball. None of them are in a forward facing standing position, and that takes any momentum out of the play. Basic coaching stuff. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 No one brave enough to take the ball and push forward play one two's pass and move as you say. The best of it is you can see early on that this is going to be a struggle not long into the games. Today I predicted it would end up a draw as we had no creativity whatsoever in the final third. And played with a slow tempo out from the back playing it wide then crossing into the keepers arms fucking rediculous tactics. Show a bit off bottle and attack teams with the ball on the deck with a high tempo and look as if you want to win the game it's the Rangers way well used to be. But with a lot of these players im not so sure.once again I feel fucking embarrassed by our teams performance and something has to change. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Could look at this thread another way the final 3rd could be thinking what’s the point in wasting my energy making constant runs when the centre midfielders mostly jack has no intention of trying to find them , the state of him when the square pass to tav or the left back at the time isn’t on is embarrassing HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyaleastend 3,260 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Dundee could have dealt with those crosses into the box all night, not a lot of imagination on display today at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Simply put, we are easy to play against. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrox Roar 4 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Simply put, we are easy to play against. Sick of tin pot teams knowing there's a good chance they will get something against us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrox Roar 4 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thought this thread was about bobby sands when I clicked on it. ronniescu 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 87,352 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We are boring as fuck to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnymac 115 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Ive a different approach to this & I might be way off....I reckon Stevie is tinkering/poker face with tactics & line ups ...his first immeadiate objective is to proceed in Europe, then he needs to beat them at ibrox...accomplish that ....We become more attractive in the window & hopefully DK chucks some ££ his way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,932 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We charge out of defence looking full of purpose, get a few yards inside their half then slam the brakes on with 10 yard sideways passes aplenty going nowhere ending up losing the ball, this happened loads yesterday, it should have been spotted from the bench and adjusted accordingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Said it before the game, Jack needs dropped. He takes the ball from the centre back 2 yards away and plays a nothing pass to the full back. The centre backs can do that themselves, it just clutters the back line, slows play down and is a waste of a midfielder. He does a job in possession that doesn't need doing. The No.9, MasterD and KeyserSoze 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,409 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Some interesting points https://www.modernfitba.com/blogs/2018/12/9/g1na8xie4m5zlbtqj1vc8r5nmnwy00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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