by Coppells Lost Coat »
04 Oct 2021 12:19
Ascotexgunner Stranded Joy of the Championship, we played better on Wednesday and lost.
Key was getting our noses in front and keeping it tight. Most shots were from relatively harmless positions.
Break coming at a good time and a decent chance to pick up decent points afterwards. Barnsley & Blackpool won't be easy but those are games you need to win at home if you want to challenge.
Follow that with a trip to a Blackburn side that have slipped over the last 2 and a return of 6 or 7 points is definitely achievable.
I thought we were good against Derby....some nice movement around the box, slick passing. Only problem was having no trouble maker for their defence like João in the box who can may make that bit of space to create an opening.
What is the latest on him? Is he out for much longer?
Thought Hoilett up front was brillian today as well. Kept their defence on its toes, even without threatening and worked hard.
I am not sure how much Joao would affect the game being a nuisance in the box when play was 40 yards away from their box
Puscas made several good unchecked runs IIRC which was over looked to play it safe - understandable frustrating to play a game where nobody passes to you. Then we launch a 60 yard ball for him to chase and a lot of posters have a go saying he is useless / ineffective? Bonkers.
Agree with Hoilett, was constant threat, a great addition and already proving the original doubters wrong (even myself).