Sheffield United 2-2 Chelsea

[Tomo 21,733]

3 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

It's a midtable side this, it WILL blow hot and cold.

People should have come to terms with this so much earlier on this season. Less disappointment for the rest of it. 

That's the cost of having a team with no game management skills. It still needs to learn it. And not all of it is down to the coach, mediocre he maybe. It's just the inexperience of the players as a whole.

Hopefully the ownership won't keep chopping and changing., and allow this current squad to grow with a few key (experienced) additions, and this team can mature next season.

For me it comes down to one question.

Is the coach setting up the team to give it the best chance of results?

An example of a manager doing just that would be Conceicao against Arsenal, for me he set up Porto up phenomenally and held no blame for their elimination.

Poch however is literally playing to half this squads weaknesses, and ironically the few times he has set up correctly (Villa in the cup, Arsenal and Liverpool at home) just shines the light on it even more.

[lluubbeenn 142]

Just looked on our results this season and I have to share two things:

1. We are unbeaten in 7 in the league. The last time we managed to do this was November 2021 when we were top of the league. No matter the opposition and the circumstances this is still impressive. 

2. We have scored and conceded at least 2 goals in 10 out of 30 games. Absolutely insane games. Great for the league and for the neutrals. In the first 2-3 months we lost some 15 points, because we couldn't score a goal. If we had taken 8 points more, we are in the CL hunt. I know it does not work like that, but there is enough evidence to put on the blue tinted glasses. 

[Special Juan 27,429]

Another absolutely horrific result and performance, fucking some of these players are a shambles. 

If Mudryk actually jumps for the ball on the edge of the area instead of doing fuck all, he probably would of won a foul, instead as ever half hearted shite

[gdlk 272]

The clown is still on work? 

[King Kante 1,484]

57 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Another absolutely horrific result and performance, fucking some of these players are a shambles. 

If Mudryk actually jumps for the ball on the edge of the area instead of doing fuck all, he probably would of won a foul, instead as ever half hearted shite

Thing I don't understand is what do people think Mudryk is going to do in this situation? Therefore, I question why: 

a) Poch brought him on. 

b ) why Poch continually has him in the box as a defender at set pieces, when we would be better off telling him to go up to the half way line to draw an opposition player out of our box. 

Anyone with half a brain cell can see Mudryk should not be put in the box to defend set pieces ever.

[gdlk 272]

Ofcourse he shloud be close to the centerline and touchline so he can lure out  1 or 2 players out of our box! 

[Special Juan 27,429]

10 minutes ago, King Kante said:

Thing I don't understand is what do people think Mudryk is going to do in this situation? Therefore, I question why: 

a) Poch brought him on. 

b ) why Poch continually has him in the box as a defender at set pieces, when we would be better off telling him to go up to the half way line to draw an opposition player out of our box. 

Anyone with half a brain cell can see Mudryk should not be put in the box to defend set pieces ever.

I expect him to compete for a ball that is there to be won regardless of whether he should be there or not, fucking jump

[Laylabelle 9,359]

2 hours ago, lluubbeenn said:

Just looked on our results this season and I have to share two things:

1. We are unbeaten in 7 in the league. The last time we managed to do this was November 2021 when we were top of the league. No matter the opposition and the circumstances this is still impressive. 

2. We have scored and conceded at least 2 goals in 10 out of 30 games. Absolutely insane games. Great for the league and for the neutrals. In the first 2-3 months we lost some 15 points, because we couldn't score a goal. If we had taken 8 points more, we are in the CL hunt. I know it does not work like that, but there is enough evidence to put on the blue tinted glasses. 

My issue is in the last 7 games each time we have conceded 2 goals. You'd thought after game 4 of doing so might think hmmm there is a issue there let's change something. 

[Special Juan 27,429]

By the way, Caicedo is getting worse.

[Mhsc 877]

20 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

By the way, Caicedo is getting worse.

I don't think Caicedo or Enzo suit Poch's system at all, albeit it is not really an excuse for the level of Caicedo at the moment, who needs to adapt better and at least concentrate for the full 90. He probably wants a pure DM next to a very strong, powerful, ball carrying CM.

Imo it would have been better to play Caicedo as an inverted fullback and run with a Gallagher/Enzo midfield against Sheffield United, not a perfect setup (because injuries) but De Zerbi used Caicedo like that sometimes and if we're going to go with very defensive fullbacks vs a bottom of the league team it surely makes sense to put in someone who can drop into midfield to help with numbers there to try to out play them through the middle.

[LAM09 6,752]

19 hours ago, Laylabelle said:

8 games and the semi final probably be end of the season now if happens unless a very very rushed appointment or caretaker but probably not worth for 8 games 

 

It's a hard one. Previous temp managers have had a quick effect that resulted in silverware (FA Cup isn't out of reach), but they've faltered down the line. However, I don't trust this board to make an astute appointment, so 1 day or 1 decade wouldn't make much difference, tbh.

5 hours ago, King Kante said:

Thing I don't understand is what do people think Mudryk is going to do in this situation? Therefore, I question why: 

a) Poch brought him on. 

b ) why Poch continually has him in the box as a defender at set pieces, when we would be better off telling him to go up to the half way line to draw an opposition player out of our box. 

Anyone with half a brain cell can see Mudryk should not be put in the box to defend set pieces ever.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm not sure the position he ended up playing (LWF and Gallagher went central?). In any case, I questioned the change right away, and it ended up having a huge influence on us dropping two more points.

Edited April 8 by LAM09

[Laylabelle 9,359]

1 hour ago, LAM09 said:

It's a hard one. Previous temp managers have had a quick effect that resulted in silverware (FA Cup isn't out of reach), but they've faltered down the line. However, I don't trust this board to make an astute appointment, so 1 day or 1 decade wouldn't make much difference, tbh.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm not sure the position he ended up playing (LWF and Gallagher went central?). In any case, I questioned the change right away, and it ended up having a huge influence on us dropping two more points.

True but they'd only have 8 league games and the semi and maybe final to mess up on. And like you said the other decisions so far don't feel with confidence 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,487]

 

[YorkshireBlue 3,122]

On 08/04/2024 at 11:21, Laylabelle said:

My issue is in the last 7 games each time we have conceded 2 goals. You'd thought after game 4 of doing so might think hmmm there is a issue there let's change something. 

Technically he did, he brought in the experience with Silva and it still didn't work, most games this season we have used a make shift back 4 which doesn't help, James and chilwell we can't rely on, gusto has had some injuries, bads is pure dross, Silva is what 38 39, cuca seems to be getting better tbf, axel isn't the best but atleast he shows heart and can turn up to every game and levi has had a good stint on the bench and played alot at left back as well. A good solid defence is one that plays together over a long period of time, unfortunately we haven't had that luxury all season then throw into the mix 

Gusto axel levi cuca - never played with each other before

Gusto axel Silva cuca - only 2 played with each other before and you can repeat this with every combo we have available, yes the manger has to take some blame of course, but this is a huge factor as well, our midfield should instantly improve when lavia is back purely just to take all the pressure of caicedo, Enzo cam be brilliant but as far as actually helping out caicedo he's crap! Our biggest problem is Palmer believe it or not, he's absolutely playing out of his skin but his pace is lacking so a 433 doesn't suit us but a 2.man midfield with Enzo and caicedo doesn't work either..... I think our best formation ATM with the players we have would be a 352 I'd have caicedo and the young Italian lad in the middle with Enzo as a cam Jackson Palmer up top with gusto and cuca as wing backs

[lucio 5,418]

12 hours ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Technically he did, he brought in the experience with Silva and it still didn't work, most games this season we have used a make shift back 4 which doesn't help, James and chilwell we can't rely on, gusto has had some injuries, bads is pure dross, Silva is what 38 39, cuca seems to be getting better tbf, axel isn't the best but atleast he shows heart and can turn up to every game and levi has had a good stint on the bench and played alot at left back as well. A good solid defence is one that plays together over a long period of time, unfortunately we haven't had that luxury all season then throw into the mix 

Gusto axel levi cuca - never played with each other before

Gusto axel Silva cuca - only 2 played with each other before and you can repeat this with every combo we have available, yes the manger has to take some blame of course, but this is a huge factor as well, our midfield should instantly improve when lavia is back purely just to take all the pressure of caicedo, Enzo cam be brilliant but as far as actually helping out caicedo he's crap! Our biggest problem is Palmer believe it or not, he's absolutely playing out of his skin but his pace is lacking so a 433 doesn't suit us but a 2.man midfield with Enzo and caicedo doesn't work either..... I think our best formation ATM with the players we have would be a 352 I'd have caicedo and the young Italian lad in the middle with Enzo as a cam Jackson Palmer up top with gusto and cuca as wing backs

I reckon Connor would be bette than caicedo in the middle doing the donkey work, he’s much sharper 

[YorkshireBlue 3,122]

43 minutes ago, lucio said:

I reckon Connor would be bette than caicedo in the middle doing the donkey work, he’s much sharper 

I think caicedo is actually a really really good player, problem he has ATM is we relying on him for everything, we are asking him to be the destroyer because a box to box, be a great passer and he's also covering at CB as well if you watch the games closely, he needs help, Connor is to forward thinking, Enzo is to forward thinking, we have 2 fantastic young talents in the middle but they don't complement each other, we have the bricks we just need the mortar to create a wall.

[lucio 5,418]

1 hour ago, YorkshireBlue said:

I think caicedo is actually a really really good player, problem he has ATM is we relying on him for everything, we are asking him to be the destroyer because a box to box, be a great passer and he's also covering at CB as well if you watch the games closely, he needs help, Connor is to forward thinking, Enzo is to forward thinking, we have 2 fantastic young talents in the middle but they don't complement each other, we have the bricks we just need the mortar to create a wall.

What’s he good at? Slow , weak , lethargic , can’t pass , can’t score , rash tackler. The set up doesn’t help him but If he had some genuine ability his attributes should be noticeable at least sporadically 

[Magic Lamps 11,655]

49 minutes ago, lucio said:

What’s he good at? Slow , weak , lethargic , can’t pass , can’t score , rash tackler. The set up doesn’t help him but If he had some genuine ability his attributes should be noticeable at least sporadically 

Exactly. Enzo had no problem last season playing next to any one of our midfielders back then be it Kova, kante, gallagher or even RLC. The problem is not that we ask Caicedo to do too much. The problem is he fails even at the few things we actually do ask of him. We should just accept the fact that we flushed down another 100m. Not the first time and surely not the last under this administration.