4 shots on target in 3 games 17:46 - Aug 23 with 331 views | blueasfook | That is a very poor stat and needs addressing quickly. I dare say we will improve but frustrating that we seem to be starting the season again on the back foot after major squad upheaval and players still bedding in. Though you have take into account we've bounced between leagues. Hopefully we'll see a much better performance against Derby. |  |
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4 shots on target in 3 games on 17:51 - Aug 23 with 290 views | LeoMuff | The three behind Hirst not working at all, especially Clarke and Szmodics today, Sammy not creative enough in that role and Clarke way out of form and not physical enough |  |
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4 shots on target in 3 games on 17:52 - Aug 23 with 278 views | Illinoisblue | “BuT oUR sQUad is REallY StrONg” or something . |  |
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4 shots on target in 3 games on 17:57 - Aug 23 with 224 views | blueasfook |
4 shots on target in 3 games on 17:52 - Aug 23 by Illinoisblue | “BuT oUR sQUad is REallY StrONg” or something . |
"We were in league one three seasons ago" |  |
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4 shots on target in 3 games on 18:04 - Aug 23 with 187 views | Blooos | This is the biggest worry, all the money we’ve spent on attacking players and 4 shots on target in 3 games is pathetic. |  | |  |
4 shots on target in 3 games on 18:08 - Aug 23 with 170 views | cbower |
4 shots on target in 3 games on 17:51 - Aug 23 by LeoMuff | The three behind Hirst not working at all, especially Clarke and Szmodics today, Sammy not creative enough in that role and Clarke way out of form and not physical enough |
This is spot on. Szmodics remains a square peg in a round hole. He's at his best up top, playing off the shoulder or in a two with a hold up player. As a 10, he is not clever enough. Clarke is physically not strong enough for the role he is being asked to play. He is a winger who needs to receive the ball in front of him 20 yards further up the pitch than he is playing. It's no coincidence that his two best moments today came in that fashion. We were told that the physicality and power of the PremierLeague overwhelmed us and we would recruit accordingly. I know they're not this year's new recruits, but the three behind Hirst must be the lightest weight players possible. Paul Cook told us how things would be so very different when Sam Morsy arrived. Without Morsy now, our midfield lacks real forward drive. |  |
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