Looks like we were all wrong - Field is splitting the CBs - a la Cameron, and Kakay & Wallace are slightly deeper than WBs. We are also not adopting an effective high press, so must assume the thinking is more defensive today. Would have been better if any players not up for the game were in midfield (where we have replacements of more quality). Missing de Wijs!
I thought we started poorly then had a good spell but Forest have created the better chances.
First 20 mins gone and feel Forest have been the more attacking, whilst we have been disjointed. Personally I think I would rather Ball played where Field is and vica versa.
I thought we started poorly then had a good spell but Forest have created the better chances.
First 20 mins gone and feel Forest have been the more attacking, whilst we have been disjointed. Personally I think I would rather Ball played where Field is and vica versa.
In particular I thought our defending from set pieces has been as ropey as I can remember for a while. We don't look as organised as we should but that probably down to the changes.
Some poor defending by Barbet. It was just a long ball down our left and Barbet had loads of time to clear but dallied and allowed the Forest attacker to get the ball off him to put the ball across goal.
I saw during the replay that Barbet's arm was being tugged by Mighten, and eventually he fell off balance. Poor that none of the officials saw that! Otherwise would have been a deserved draw.
I saw during the replay that Barbet's arm was being held, and eventually he fell off balance. Poor that none of the officials saw that! Otherwise would have been a deserved draw.
Yep, I agree he was getting pulled but he should have just cleared it and not given the striker any chance to get near him. Soft goal to give away..
It was also disappointing that Kakay allowed his man to get away from him to just tap it in.
Sounds like we deserve to be behind on the balance of play.
Not sure why he has messed with the midfield moving Field to defence.
Surely the part of the team that was working shouldn't have been tinkered with?
I can only think he was either forced into it by injuries (Cameron & De Wijs) or he wanted to outsmart Houghton - either way it has not worked. Looking at the bench, there is only the Rubba Hama as an alternative.....
Sounds like we deserve to be behind on the balance of play.
Not sure why he has messed with the midfield moving Field to defence.
Surely the part of the team that was working shouldn't have been tinkered with?
We have had plenty of possession but haven't really done anything when we have had the ball.
Forest have had plenty of attempts but only a couple have been on target. Just a shame about that poor bit of defending from Barbet.
Our 10% more possession is purely as a result of us bring the ball out from the back and passing it across the back all the time. In the last 20 mins of the first half we were using that possession better and showing that Forest can be opened up, but often the pass forwards has been a really poor one! The back line needs to press up another 2 metres or so and pressurise their midfield more. I do not rate their defence...
When it comes to 60 mins played what subs will Warburton make? Presumably Austin as usual, but Dykes or Bonne? What about Bettache for Ball, or even better Thomas?
