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[dusterman]

Sean Adarkwa scored the other night.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Sean Adarkwa scored the other night.

We don't like those kind of players

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Disagree completely. Someone who can play wide left is exactly what we need. Would mean we don't have the Bridge issue of the whole thing being slowed down whilst he cuts inside. Would also open us up to be able to play different formations such as 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 - although probably not under KM. If we did this at the moment we'd have a square peg in a round hole on the left side of the front 3.

But not in the current formation which was the point. We would have to change formation which I don't think Maher is interested in doing

 

[hlane17]

Maybe KM sees him as playing central behind the front two, or as part of a switch to 3-4-3.

We had our best success in the early Kev days with 3-4-3 be nice to see it used again

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Disagree completely. Someone who can play wide left is exactly what we need. Would mean we don't have the Bridge issue of the whole thing being slowed down whilst he cuts inside. Would also open us up to be able to play different formations such as 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 - although probably not under KM. If we did this at the moment we'd have a square peg in a round hole on the left side of the front 3.

The reason Bridge slows down isn’t to cut onto his right but to get the defender stationary. If you switched him to the right he’d still slow down to try and get the defender stationary as that’s how he gets past defenders. He deliberately tries to bring defenders to a standstill and then delays his changes of directions until he catches the defender off balance.

We could get a super fast left winger who crosses first time but then everyone would wonder why he was trying to cross when the cross just gets blocked or if it gets into the area why there’s only Bim in there. This is why Ralph’s crosses are more effective as he only joins attacks late when more attacking players are already in the box.

Our most potent attacking weapon on the end of crosses is Gus and he needs time to get into the box as he’s attacking from deep. Bonne and Moncur when in the team also need time to get in the box as they’re slow. Pepple is mobile enough to get in the box but finds he’s up against two or three centre halves. His role is usually to occupy central defenders whilst Gus matches up against the (usually smaller) wing-back at the far post and Coker takes up positions around the penalty spot for pull backs or blocked shots.

I’ve been in favour of a fast left sided attacker since the summer though. I think the team lacks enough athletes and enough attacking options down the left. Their role may be just as a sub but I think we need a potential game changer from the bench. I think some pace up top would also help defend leads by leaving a threat on the counter up top.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

But not in the current formation which was the point. We would have to change formation which I don't think Maher is interested in doing

Maher has changed formation a number of times during games, particularly when we’re chasing games.

 

[Shrimper83]

Bridge has been found out if you was a defender marking him you know exactly what he wants to do. He won't beat you for pace. It's obvious maher and co want someone to at least challenge for that place in team. In summer they nearly signed that ex qpr player but personal terms couldn't be agreed

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Maher has changed formation a number of times during games, particularly when we’re chasing games.

We hardly ever drop the wing back thing tho. It seems to be his main thing.
I'd like to see proper wingers and proper defenders.
Having Bridge trying to defend just doesn't cut it for me to be honest

 

[Tommy2holes]

Maher has changed formation a number of times during games, particularly when we’re chasing games.

Exactly. Starting games is just pure default of 3-5-2.

Perfect for the opposition to train all week and work us out.

 

[Callumturner22]

Sean Adarkwa scored the other night.

Get him in for bonne he can’t do any worse

 

[annie1954]

Bridge has been found out if you was a defender marking him you know exactly what he wants to do. He won't beat you for pace. It's obvious maher and co want someone to at least challenge for that place in team. In summer they nearly signed that ex qpr player but personal terms couldn't be agreed

True other teams know exactly how bridge plays

 

[Callumturner22]

He looks direct and quick which is something we need for sure .. good to see he’s crosses are played in with pace too .. see what happens . I rather watch them in real life then go by a cameo . But looks like he’s got potential from that few mins for sure .

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

The reason Bridge slows down isn’t to cut onto his right but to get the defender stationary. If you switched him to the right he’d still slow down to try and get the defender stationary as that’s how he gets past defenders. He deliberately tries to bring defenders to a standstill and then delays his changes of directions until he catches the defender off balance.

We could get a super fast left winger who crosses first time but then everyone would wonder why he was trying to cross when the cross just gets blocked or if it gets into the area why there’s only Bim in there. This is why Ralph’s crosses are more effective as he only joins attacks late when more attacking players are already in the box.

Our most potent attacking weapon on the end of crosses is Gus and he needs time to get into the box as he’s attacking from deep. Bonne and Moncur when in the team also need time to get in the box as they’re slow. Pepple is mobile enough to get in the box but finds he’s up against two or three centre halves. His role is usually to occupy central defenders whilst Gus matches up against the (usually smaller) wing-back at the far post and Coker takes up positions around the penalty spot for pull backs or blocked shots.

I’ve been in favour of a fast left sided attacker since the summer though. I think the team lacks enough athletes and enough attacking options down the left. Their role may be just as a sub but I think we need a potential game changer from the bench. I think some pace up top would also help defend leads by leaving a threat on the counter up top.

I think what you’re confirming there is the default attacking plan - to delay play until we have players up in support and then cross it. Unfortunately by then they’ve got men in the box also. I don’t dislike the way we play as when it works the passing, the overlaps, are slick and it’s easy on the eye.

My biggest gripe is the lack of balls through the middle or over the top - I don’t buy that we don’t have the players to run onto through balls. We do. Walker for starters. Sometimes it’s good to counter attack quickly, hit them with pace and catch them off guard. We’re not great at that. Other teams seem to do that to us quite a bit.

I like the way Morton and KAF seem capable of turning and driving it forward but the default as they get upfield seems to be wide to Gus or Bridge. Moncur at first looked as if he may be able to link midfield to attack and dink those clever balls through but he’s not been as effective as hoped. Coker helps us as he has an eye for goal and likes to get in the box so no coincidence we’ve improved since his return. He gives us an extra dimension.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I think what you’re confirming there is the default attacking plan - to delay play until we have players up in support and then cross it. Unfortunately by then they’ve got men in the box also.

The opposition will nearly always have men back, particularly at Roots Hall. Teams just aren’t going to throw bodies forward and leave that sort of space away from home to us. Most teams will come to the Hall and be content with a point and see if they can catch us on the counter or from a set piece.

I don’t dislike the way we play as when it works the passing, the overlaps, are slick and it’s easy on the eye.

My biggest gripe is the lack of balls through the middle or over the top - I don’t buy that we don’t have the players to run onto through balls. We do. Walker for starters. Sometimes it’s good to counter attack quickly, hit them with pace and catch them off guard. We’re not great at that. Other teams seem to do that to us quite a bit.

I like the way Morton and KAF seem capable of turning and driving it forward but the default as they get upfield seems to be wide to Gus or Bridge. Moncur at first looked as if he may be able to link midfield to attack and dink those clever balls through but he’s not been as effective as hoped. Coker helps us as he has an eye for goal and likes to get in the box so no coincidence we’ve improved since his return. He gives us an extra dimension.

I think Bim is the key for this.

Look at his goal v Tamworth or his first v Solihull. He adds an extra dimension to our attacking play as he allows us to go over the top if someone tries to play a high line to reduce the gap between their defence and midfield. We can also play the ball into his body and let him use his strength to hold people off if they sit deeper.

That’s what I’d really like to see us do more of - use him to progress between the lines by playing the ball into him and letting him either turn and go to goal or play the ball back to onrushing midfielders.

As Bim progresses I hope the team recognises what we have with him and look more to him. I don’t think they’ve had the same confidence in him that they had with Cardwell.

 

[manor15]

Who does Wa Hoo play for?

 

[BoyWonder2]

The opposition will nearly always have men back, particularly at Roots Hall. Teams just aren’t going to throw bodies forward and leave that sort of space away from home to us. Most teams will come to the Hall and be content with a point and see if they can catch us on the counter or from a set piece.


I think Bim is the key for this.

Look at his goal v Tamworth or his first v Solihull. He adds an extra dimension to our attacking play as he allows us to go over the top if someone tries to play a high line to reduce the gap between their defence and midfield. We can also play the ball into his body and let him use his strength to hold people off if they sit deeper.

That’s what I’d really like to see us do more of - use him to progress between the lines by playing the ball into him and letting him either turn and go to goal or play the ball back to onrushing midfielders.

As Bim progresses I hope the team recognises what we have with him and look more to him. I don’t think they’ve had the same confidence in him that they had with Cardwell.

Bim has really polished up his hold up play, and makes him a genuine option to use in the build up to attacks.

In his first few games, the ball didn’t stick when it was played into him, which resulted in promising attacks breaking down. However, he has transformed that side of his game, and is one of the last to leave the training pitch I’m told. He knew that was a weakness to his game, and something he really worked on, and is bearing the fruits of that work.

Moving forward, I’d like to think we’d use more and more of him in the build up.

 

[amsemp]

Bim has really polished up his hold up play, and makes him a genuine option to use in the build up to attacks.

In his first few games, the ball didn’t stick when it was played into him, which resulted in promising attacks breaking down. However, he has transformed that side of his game, and is one of the last to leave the training pitch I’m told. He knew that was a weakness to his game, and something he really worked on, and is bearing the fruits of that work.

Moving forward, I’d like to think we’d use more and more of him in the build up.

I rate Bim a lot. Every week he looks a bit more of a credible Cardwell replacement.

 

[BoyWonder2]

I rate Bim a lot. Every week he looks a bit more of a credible Cardwell replacement.

He is a player. I said he’d surprise people.

Won’t get the goals Cardwell gets I don’t think, but will certainly chip in. His all round game has come on leaps and bounds and isn’t going unnoticed at Luton.

 

[Callumturner22]

Would love us to sign Bim permanently.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

He is a player. I said he’d surprise people.

Won’t get the goals Cardwell gets I don’t think, but will certainly chip in. His all round game has come on leaps and bounds and isn’t going unnoticed at Luton.

Well Cardwell in my opinion isn't a natural goalscorer, but lead the line brilliantly. Bim is a great example of just what our coaching team do. They improve young players. Bim has a good future in the game, but not sure if he continues improving Luton would be willing to let him go. After all the way they are going, Luton could find themselves in League 1 next season. He would cope with that, if he gets the rest of the season with us to improve further.