Hungry Joe
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The difference yesterday was clearly our fire power, or lack of to be more accurate. We are creating far more chances with the attacking style than under Gus but have less control over games because some of the players just aren't up to the quick passing style OG wants to play. Too many passes straight to the opposition as some of the players don't have the first touch ability required, and when we do get forward either the final ball/set play is lacking, or the finish isn't there.
I'm a big fan of OG and in many ways yesterday's game was great entertainment, but I feel with the players available that a more balanced approach is required if we are to have a better chance this season. Rome wasn't built in a day and all that. Too many times over the last few games the ball has gone in the air because players are trying the killer pass before the ball is under control. One touch is great, but sometimes we need two or three, especially until we have the likes of Orlandi and Bridcutt back and fit.
As for the strike force, well what hasn't already been said on that front. If we don't get a decent loan or two in then we'll have to tighten up at the back because we won't have a chance of getting back in the game or getting a comfortable enough cushion against decent attacking sides with proven goal scorers.
We've been incredibly unlucky so far with injuries, who knows where we'd be with a fully fit squad. But we need to deal with the reality of where we are and what we have available now if we're to prevent a slide into a dangerously uncomfortable position this early. Suffice to say, the Yeovil game, and what happens off the field before then, is now massive.
I'm a big fan of OG and in many ways yesterday's game was great entertainment, but I feel with the players available that a more balanced approach is required if we are to have a better chance this season. Rome wasn't built in a day and all that. Too many times over the last few games the ball has gone in the air because players are trying the killer pass before the ball is under control. One touch is great, but sometimes we need two or three, especially until we have the likes of Orlandi and Bridcutt back and fit.
As for the strike force, well what hasn't already been said on that front. If we don't get a decent loan or two in then we'll have to tighten up at the back because we won't have a chance of getting back in the game or getting a comfortable enough cushion against decent attacking sides with proven goal scorers.
We've been incredibly unlucky so far with injuries, who knows where we'd be with a fully fit squad. But we need to deal with the reality of where we are and what we have available now if we're to prevent a slide into a dangerously uncomfortable position this early. Suffice to say, the Yeovil game, and what happens off the field before then, is now massive.
