Manorlounger
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I'm as happy as anyone on here with a win and 3 points but, still frustrated at the way we play. The lack of movement off the ball is still painful and the lack of effort to keep up with play is costing us.
Why are players not following up when we attack? A shot goes into the box, comes back out and where is the player to pick up the pieces? It appeared yesterday that whenever Browne or Holmes were on the ball that most, if not all, of the rest of the team stood back to admire. Where are the runs to pull defenders away to create gaps for others to run into? The short highlights up on iFollow show a shot from Holmes get saved, Smith (one of the few who was up front) gather and turn the ball back across the face and only one yellow shirt (Browne) can be seen following up! We lack those runs down the flanks that proved so successful only a few seasons ago. We also appear to have forgotten how to counter attack from defending set pieces, something Gillingham utilised, although without result, yesterday.
On a plus note, Moushino operating in front of the back four is excellent. Brannagan gets released to make more of an attacking role and with a bit more team work we will start scoring a lot more.
Why are players not following up when we attack? A shot goes into the box, comes back out and where is the player to pick up the pieces? It appeared yesterday that whenever Browne or Holmes were on the ball that most, if not all, of the rest of the team stood back to admire. Where are the runs to pull defenders away to create gaps for others to run into? The short highlights up on iFollow show a shot from Holmes get saved, Smith (one of the few who was up front) gather and turn the ball back across the face and only one yellow shirt (Browne) can be seen following up! We lack those runs down the flanks that proved so successful only a few seasons ago. We also appear to have forgotten how to counter attack from defending set pieces, something Gillingham utilised, although without result, yesterday.
On a plus note, Moushino operating in front of the back four is excellent. Brannagan gets released to make more of an attacking role and with a bit more team work we will start scoring a lot more.