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Why Sidwell instead of Kayal?
- Thread starter kevo
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brightn'ove
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At this moment in time, he is. Kayal isn't match fit. Sidwell was awesome tonight.
Hillian1
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Better than or in better form?
MrSnuggles
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- Apr 29, 2016
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Chris got some of the tactics wrong tonight. Subbed the wrong winger, all free kicks were out swingers, instead of in swingers in to their box (look at Ipswich's goal). Should have had Hemed and Murray on the pitch for the last quarter rather than like for like substitutions. No outlet to break when Ipswich had corners so no ability to break quickly. Their defender got booked in the first minute and rather than letter knockeart run at him, he switched to the left! Just a frustrating performance and we weren't able to break them down
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Justice
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Murphy was opening them right up not sure what game you was watching.
Icy Gull
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Murphy was one of the bright spots in a very poor performance, along with Dunk, Sidwell and Bruno
We look a team bereft of the belief we have had.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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Well he hasn't exactly played much, has he? Yes, he was poor against Hudds, but they all were, including Sidwell.
Not denying Sidwell has been playing well lately, but we badly miss Kayal's creativity in midfield.
I've no idea whether he's fully match fit or not, but he isn't going to get match fit unless he plays. Why not start him, and bring Sidders on if he fades?
Sussex Nomad
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Really, really easy to analyse after the event. Why didn't you ask this at 5.30pm? Sidwell was man of the match v Burton. Why start this after the draw?
London Irish
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Sidwell was good on Saturday but against very poor opposition. Didn't really see any positives from our midfield tonight - outplayed in the first half and when Ipswich sat back and invited pressure in the second half, no real class on offer to open defences. Very disappointing evening and our buffer to 3rd please shrinking smaller than Trump's manhood
Sussex Nomad
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But to start a thread basically blaming Sidwell is a bit of old bollocks really?
Edit: And yes we were poor and I want my 90 minutes plus travelling time back. I shall be speaking to God from the bottom of my bed later.
Nixonator
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Horses for courses, I felt CH had to pick one out of Stephens and Sidwell tonight - a tough call no doubt.
It was a game for Kayal even when not at his best, maybe even Norwood.
It was a game for Kayal even when not at his best, maybe even Norwood.
GT49er
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I did ask this on the match day thread before kick-off. I'd have thought this was an occasion for Kayal - he and Stephens were/are our no. 1 midfield pairing. Good chance to help him back to speed, while giving the excellent Sidwell a bit of a break before that uncomfortable trip up north on Saturday where we'll need his nous and aggression.
Just floating the idea on NSC, I was, not trying to tell CH how to do his job. It might have worked though...........!
Just floating the idea on NSC, I was, not trying to tell CH how to do his job. It might have worked though...........!
Whoislloydy
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How are you evening questioning why Sidwell when he was by far the MOTM last night, yes he lost the ball a few times but that's because no one was getting into space for him to pass to. Got really stuck in and I've been really impressed with him the past two games.
BUTTERBALL
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Sidwell easily MOM last night.
BrianWade4
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Agreed
surlyseagull
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- Aug 23, 2008
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If it had`nt been for Sidders bonce we would have lost .....ok so he didnt know much about it .
Behind Enemy Lines
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Games like this are made for Norwood to come on and pick a pass which creates something against a packed opposition defence.
It's the one thing he can really do.
worthingseagull
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particularly liked Kayals airshot in front of the North Stand for the Burton game - we've all been there 
kevo
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Not blaming Sidwell at all! Just saying that Stephens and Kayal is out best midfield pairing, particularly at home. Sidders is a much more defensive player and likes passing the ball sideways a lot. We needed someone to drive us forward and provide that creative nouse.