Great assists from Conor yesterday. A simple pass but a lot that could go wrong with it but he controlled the ball well and weighted the pass perfectly.
Thought he had a good game yesterday. He frustrates me a.bit as he’s so nearly a really good player but just comes up slightly short on a couple of key areas (e.g, his finishing yesterday). That’s why he’s in League One, I guess. His movement and energy are great though and he definitely helps make the team work better. He’s one of those engine-oil type players that makes the other parts of the team work better even if he himself isn’t standing out as a key component.
The new shape seemed to do both Washington and Stockley good. Defences either get pulled around by Washington's movement leaving Stockley to bulldoze through or they drop back to deal with Stockley leaving Washington unmarked. There's not going to be many defences at this level who relish facing that combination.
And then you add Lee making runs from deep, Kirk/DJ cutting in and possibly the pace of CBT and that's a potent attack if it all clicks.
Great assists from Conor yesterday. A simple pass but a lot that could go wrong with it but he controlled the ball well and weighted the pass perfectly.
Thought he had a good game yesterday. He frustrates me a.bit as he’s so nearly a really good player but just comes up slightly short on a couple of key areas (e.g, his finishing yesterday). That’s why he’s in League One, I guess. His movement and energy are great though and he definitely helps make the team work better. He’s one of those engine-oil type players that makes the other parts of the team work better even if he himself isn’t standing out as a key component.
The new shape seemed to do both Washington and Stockley good. Defences either get pulled around by Washington's movement leaving Stockley to bulldoze through or they drop back to deal with Stockley leaving Washington unmarked. There's not going to be many defences at this level who relish facing that combination.
And then you add Lee making runs from deep, Kirk/DJ cutting in and possibly the pace of CBT and that's a potent attack if it all clicks.
Do you think it was a deliberate change in shape and tactics or do you think we actually started well and dominated possession early on gave more confidence in the execution?
Pre match Adkins said Washington would play behind Stockley, which is where Morgan has ment to have been playing up until now. Obviously Washington has a completely different skill set to Morgan but being the better team allows the whole team to be 10 yards further up. The full backs also pushed up more, is that Chicken or egg?
Even going back to last season when we have played badly its looked like a 451 with Stockley very isolated, when we have played well it's more of a 244 when we are attacking. A lot of the time Gilbey looked more like a second striker than an advanced midfielder when we were top.
I have always been a fan of Washington. You just know he is going to give you 100% every game. The bloke must be a nightmare to play against as he just doesnt stop running. I know his finishing isnt great but then again if it was I dont think he would be playing for us
I agree, he was excellent up until his finishing but we know that’s not his strength.
He’s a handy player to have but if we can bring in another striker to play alongside Stockley we should.
Definitely need another striker as we are short and the Ronnie Saga runs and runs with no outcome in sight. Washington had a 1 goal in 3 game average in League 1 before this season started. Not so good in Championship.
Conor will work his socks off every match but not a clinical finisher even if he plays central but it will increase his chances of scoring if he can be in and around the box and not stuck out on the left wing where he has to get on to his right foot and cut in.
About time a young striker could progress from our academy. Is Burstow someone who may step up ?
I agree, he was excellent up until his finishing but we know that’s not his strength.
He’s a handy player to have but if we can bring in another striker to play alongside Stockley we should.
Definitely need another striker as we are short and the Ronnie Saga runs and runs with no outcome in sight. Washington had a 1 goal in 3 game average in League 1 before this season started. Not so good in Championship.
Conor will work his socks off every match but not a clinical finisher even if he plays central but it will increase his chances of scoring if he can be in and around the box and not stuck out on the left wing where he has to get on to his right foot and cut in.
About time a young striker could progress from our academy. Is Burstow someone who may step up ?
Burstow sounds promising, as does Daniel Kanu in the u18s. Will also be interesting to see how Miles Leaburn develops, a tall striker just like his dad.
Would he be penalty taker for us? He did take a few last season and has a good record from the spot, but Stockley as Captain and "main" striker might take duties, or potentially someone like Lee.
Would he be penalty taker for us? He did take a few last season and has a good record from the spot, but Stockley as Captain and "main" striker might take duties, or potentially someone like Lee.
Washington has scored 4 and missed 1 for us, Schwartz & Stockley have taken one each and both failed to score.
Would he be penalty taker for us? He did take a few last season and has a good record from the spot, but Stockley as Captain and "main" striker might take duties, or potentially someone like Lee.
We've had a penalty with them both on the pitch this season remember? He converted it (I was glad he didn't go to the same corner as last many).
Would he be penalty taker for us? He did take a few last season and has a good record from the spot, but Stockley as Captain and "main" striker might take duties, or potentially someone like Lee.
We've had a penalty with them both on the pitch this season remember? He converted it (I was glad he didn't go to the same corner as last many).
Well done Washy - good to see him in this form!
I had forgotten that honestly. I think he's still first choice to be partner/playing off Stockley but hopefully Lee and Leko coming in gives us some competition and cover that will bring the best out of all three.
A lot easier to take a penalty when you don't have Omar Bogle trying to steal the ball!
Although Paddy McNair stole their second penalty which Connor wanted to take. NI have a rule that no one takes two pens in one game as it's perceived harder to fool the same keeper twice. But McNair scored his also to the keepers right.
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His movement along the front line made the difference. His finishing was poor, but I'd back him to score ten this season.
He sort of gives the impression that he knows what he is doing ... unlike a few others.
And then you add Lee making runs from deep, Kirk/DJ cutting in and possibly the pace of CBT and that's a potent attack if it all clicks.
Pre match Adkins said Washington would play behind Stockley, which is where Morgan has ment to have been playing up until now. Obviously Washington has a completely different skill set to Morgan but being the better team allows the whole team to be 10 yards further up. The full backs also pushed up more, is that Chicken or egg?
Even going back to last season when we have played badly its looked like a 451 with Stockley very isolated, when we have played well it's more of a 244 when we are attacking. A lot of the time Gilbey looked more like a second striker than an advanced midfielder when we were top.
Definitely need another striker as we are short and the Ronnie Saga runs and runs with no outcome in sight.
Washington had a 1 goal in 3 game average in League 1 before this season started. Not so good in Championship.
Conor will work his socks off every match but not a clinical finisher even if he plays central but it will increase his chances of scoring if he can be in and around the box and not stuck out on the left wing where he has to get on to his right foot and cut in.
About time a young striker could progress from our academy. Is Burstow someone who may step up ?
Well done Washy - good to see him in this form!
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Ohhhhhh I like it!
(I think Leko and Kirk might be the ones in competition tbf)
Class act Washington.
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