31 Dec 2025 15:44:27
Some great posts on here particularly goldstars and stokey.
My take on tge last few games has been the lack of penetration from centre midfield. Its all sideways and back wards from Anderson and mgw. With the wingers and fullback deployed on the opposite to their norm it was predictable and turgid.
Everton hurt us straight through the centre, as most teams do. Jesus simply cannot play the role of hold up or wall passes. Thus doesn't help. He can't score and can't head, Easily brushed off the ball. I've tried to make a case for MGW being injured etc but his contribution is a negative one.
Anderson way to deep. As for set pieces, shocking. Why does murrilo not get the chance with free kicks? Our corners and delivery are woeful, these look like we never practice in training. Its looking like the squad is weak, it shouldn't be but it is. Without midfielders prepared to shoot and get beyond the striker we are struggling. Getting it wide is a waste of time. We have a diamond in omari Hutchinson, but we need to have better options for him in the final third. But it's the lack of sting, creativity and I hate to say it, scoring ability in CM that is costing us.
31 Dec 2025 19:23:40
Just about spot on with your observations Rutland. Without Gibbs-White though we would be in more trouble. He does get involved in much of the play and has scored some important goals this season.