Oscar said when he joined us he will always play the same formation but change personnel as and when irrespective of the opposition
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[Albion] Oscar Interview In The Mirror
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Oscar said when he joined us he will always play the same formation but change personnel as and when irrespective of the opposition
Those facts do not lie US but let's go a little deeper. Terrible injuries up front that we all know about and a realistic approach in who we can bring in because of the need to settle the overspending issue. I really feel TB is biding his time and as long as Oscar knows this and is here for the long run then I think we'll be ok. Whether Oscar is good enough remains to be seen. It's still very early days. I'm not overly worried at the moment.
Creaky
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I can't see where anyone is saying we are doing poorly!
As far as I am concerned we are doing better than I expected considering all the turmoil we have been through - having said that we are not in the position we are in though because we are playing by OG's philosophy, i.e. attack, attack, attack. Obviously not having the tools to play in the way OG espouses is a major problem yet as a club, (manager, directors and owner), we don't appear to be taking active steps to provide those tools.
I am impressed with the start OG has made and look forward to at some time in the future to the team playing in the way he says he wants them to - in the meantime I haven't really seen any evidence of this:- "I grew up in Barcelona and it is my way, my style, to play by keeping possession and trying to score as many goals as possible."
Considering the injury list this season, it's a miracle we haven't been flirting with the bottom six let alone looking at the play-offs. Don't see how anyone could have done better.
larus
Well-known member
I suppose the little fact that we have CMS & Hoskins out, plus Ulloa was out injured too won't have any bearing on that will it?
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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We've got the best away defence in the Championship and joint 2nd best overall with Burnley.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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Are you sure about that because the table I'm looking at has us scored 11 away from home with Millwall on 10 and Wigan, Doncaster and Barnsley on 9.
And if we had had a fit Ulloa, CMS, Hoskins, Buckley and Orlandi all season I don't think we would be that far behind them either Bully.
But of course if Lord Poyet had still been here things would have been so much better.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
- 10,893
Your probably right as it's the attacking area where we've really suffered with injuries this season.
Billy the Fish
Technocrat
I think the vast majority are. Most realise that he's done a good job in tough circumstances this season, I can only see us getting better next year under his management. This season feels like the beginning of something, it's not been quite right but it's moving in the right direction.
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This thread started so well. *sigh*
Rookie
Greetings
- Feb 8, 2005
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I miss Gus, but, I think Oscar will do bigger and better things both here and in his career after us. I have huge faith in him. Patience is the key though, we need pace in the side to play the way he wants and that has been taken from him because of injuries. The fact we still create chances and have a superb defence is hugely encouraging.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
2 posts yesterday and I think they were fishing.
Sounds about right.
Kneon Light
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Really hope Oscar does do well but I am far from impressed so far.
In fact I can't think of an Albion manager I have ever doubted so much so early on (apart from Jeff Wood and Hinch for obvious reasons).
Oscar mumbles a good game but apart from a couple of games the football has been dull all season.
"trying to score as many goals as possible" is a joke I presume?
Yes the results have been ok (especially considering the injuries) but the football has been awful. Reminds me of AVB at spurs - getting results but boring fans senseless.
Wonder what will happen to season tickt numbers over the next couple of seasons if we carry on with this style (or lack of it)
In fact I can't think of an Albion manager I have ever doubted so much so early on (apart from Jeff Wood and Hinch for obvious reasons).
Oscar mumbles a good game but apart from a couple of games the football has been dull all season.
"trying to score as many goals as possible" is a joke I presume?
Yes the results have been ok (especially considering the injuries) but the football has been awful. Reminds me of AVB at spurs - getting results but boring fans senseless.
Wonder what will happen to season tickt numbers over the next couple of seasons if we carry on with this style (or lack of it)
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Oscar's NOT fit to LACE Gus's BOOTS
Kneon Light
Well-known member
March been fit all season and yet David "I was good against Leicester so I get picked every week" Lopez always plays.
Lua Lua often left out too.
Not convinced Oscar knows how he wants to play.