| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? 08:17 - Apr 6 with 1202 views | Dubtractor |
That run of games with him back in the side, from mk dons to Lincoln we were looking the real deal, scoring more frequently, but looking much more dangerous in the final third too. Even against Cheltenham we looked very good despite the goalless score.
In the 4 games since we've dominated games for long periods, but without really looking too dangerous in the final third.
Clearly we have a squad that should be able to cope with absences, but Jackson's injury seems to have made us easier to defend against.
I don't know if that is just about individual attributes of our striking options, or just lack of form, but only Norwood has looked close to effective at the forward role in the last 4 games. |  |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 08:35 - Apr 6 with 1141 views | Steve_M |
We certainly missed him on Saturday, didn't think it was too much of a problem against Oxford and Plymouth though.
Even without Jackson, I still think we concede at a bad time on Saturday as we were just working up some pressure on them.
I can't see Norwood being here next year, the isn't consistently good enough for McK's approach and suspect it'll be, at most, one of Bonne and Piggot. |  |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 08:53 - Apr 6 with 1083 views | Churchman |
It’s an interesting point, but the fact is that our forward line has been the one area of concern all season. It’ll be interesting to see how McKenna takes this forward, who stays, goes, comes in. |  | | |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:04 - Apr 6 with 1048 views | franz_tyson |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 08:53 - Apr 6 by Churchman |
It’s an interesting point, but the fact is that our forward line has been the one area of concern all season. It’ll be interesting to see how McKenna takes this forward, who stays, goes, comes in. |
When you say forward line are you only talking about the one position - the striker?
Should we count Celina, Aluko and Chaplin? Should we be expecting more from them? I like all of them individually, but I do wonder if they should contribute more. Can't say I recall the striker missing chance after chance. Is that the only problem?
Might be McKenna looks at that number 10 role as well as the striker situation? |  | | |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:09 - Apr 6 with 992 views | chicoazul |
Yep. Jackson is the only player we have up front with real pace. |  |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:36 - Apr 6 with 937 views | jayessess |
Surely the quality of opposition is a big factor in this?
Putting Cambridge to one side, Portsmouth, Oxford and Plymouth are tougher opposition than Lincoln, Fleetwood, Morecambe, Cheltenham and Burton. I'd expect us to create a bit less.
I think Jackson's a miss, particularly against teams that want to press us high. I'm not sure he would've been that much help against teams sitting as deep as Cambridge, especially given the other 9 outfield players were so off it. |  |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:42 - Apr 6 with 905 views | Dennyx4 |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:09 - Apr 6 by chicoazul |
Yep. Jackson is the only player we have up front with real pace. |
Simpson is meant to be really quick too |  | | |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:42 - Apr 6 with 907 views | BlueBadger |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 08:35 - Apr 6 by Steve_M |
We certainly missed him on Saturday, didn't think it was too much of a problem against Oxford and Plymouth though.
Even without Jackson, I still think we concede at a bad time on Saturday as we were just working up some pressure on them.
I can't see Norwood being here next year, the isn't consistently good enough for McK's approach and suspect it'll be, at most, one of Bonne and Piggot. |
If it comes down to 'can we offload Piggot' we'll be stuck with Piggot, out of Piggot and Bonne, I suspect. |  |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:44 - Apr 6 with 904 views | Strimmer |
Interesting point. Just noodling here but KcK coming from an elite background, I reckon he really values pace and discipline to run patterns up front. 3-4-3 or a variation thereof, pacey runners who've been through top acadamies schooled in a big book of runs like american football, that's top level football no? Maybe he'll be after premier league drop downs in the summer window, people who know how to play that game. | |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 10:13 - Apr 6 with 806 views | BlueBadger |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:36 - Apr 6 by jayessess |
Surely the quality of opposition is a big factor in this?
Putting Cambridge to one side, Portsmouth, Oxford and Plymouth are tougher opposition than Lincoln, Fleetwood, Morecambe, Cheltenham and Burton. I'd expect us to create a bit less.
I think Jackson's a miss, particularly against teams that want to press us high. I'm not sure he would've been that much help against teams sitting as deep as Cambridge, especially given the other 9 outfield players were so off it. |
I read your opening sentence and thought 'most tenuous 'yes but Labour' yet'. | |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 10:50 - Apr 6 with 735 views | Chrisd |
He certainly had a couple of decent performances since getting back in the side, but if we are putting our hopes on him to get us promotion next season, I'd be a little disappointed. A few encouraging displays aren't going to convince me he's the answer I'm afraid. | |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 11:55 - Apr 6 with 607 views | BondiBlue |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:04 - Apr 6 by franz_tyson |
When you say forward line are you only talking about the one position - the striker?
Should we count Celina, Aluko and Chaplin? Should we be expecting more from them? I like all of them individually, but I do wonder if they should contribute more. Can't say I recall the striker missing chance after chance. Is that the only problem?
Might be McKenna looks at that number 10 role as well as the striker situation? |
I'm really surprised mckenna hasn't play chaplin up top yet as a false 9. Maybe he's worried about looking like a muppet if he goes full guardiola in league one. | |
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| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 12:29 - Apr 6 with 539 views | Churchman |
| Jackson's injury was a critical moment wasn't it? on 09:04 - Apr 6 by franz_tyson |
When you say forward line are you only talking about the one position - the striker?
Should we count Celina, Aluko and Chaplin? Should we be expecting more from them? I like all of them individually, but I do wonder if they should contribute more. Can't say I recall the striker missing chance after chance. Is that the only problem?
Might be McKenna looks at that number 10 role as well as the striker situation? |
I was deliberately vague as I too like the players you mentioned individually. Maybe it’s how they’re being used, partnerships, lack of a right player up front to bring it together? I really don’t know but I don’t think it’ll take much to make us a really powerful team next year. | | | |
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