Bournemouth 4- Leicester 2 post match thread.

[Stadt]

We played well in the first half going forwards, Vardy looked rusty and should probably have scored one. Gray and Ghezzal invisible.

 

The main issue was both playing so high up and picking Morgan and Maguire to play in a line so high. Both Puel’s mistakes and the Morgan sending off (which was pathetic) is probably a good thing as it hopefully means Soyuncu comes in.

 

Souyuncu and Albrighton to start in league games. Pereira isn’t good enough defensively either.

[Beechey]

1 minute ago, Matt said:

I've not really took much notice with it tbh because I think it's a very poor stat/arguement. I'm wumming. Wooosh.

I know mate  I'm being a **** is all.

Edited 15 September 2018 by Beechey

[HankMarvin]

5 minutes ago, FIF said:

In reply to milo from the other thread:

 

I enjoyed the game.

 

I admire what Wes has done for us over the years but I think you must have confused me with someone else if you think I want him to start (but he's still better than Evans).

 

I like Puel and the fun attacking football with youngsters that he is developing.

 

we had way more attempts and shots on target than them and on another day we may have won - we didn't but it was a fun game.

 

Maddison looked great, Vardy was good, ghezzal was good, Mendy , Ndidi and Albrighton were fine.

 

I certainly didn't think it was dross.

almost loss 4 -0 

not sure what you was watching

 

what would be dross? 

 

Edited 15 September 2018 by HankMarvin

[Dr The Singh]

Not impressed, same old story, we lack real cutting edge and defensively we are poor

[Tielemans63]

I honestly don't think we did play well. ****ing up loads of chances and conceding stupid goals doesn't constitute a good performance for me.

[lgfualol]

3 atb please. If the club are being blackmailed into starting Morgan at least this way we can have a faster CB in the mix. 

 

I would like to know if the players actually give a shit. Wondered it since the title win.

[Kopic]

Puel is just testing out the squad ready for next season.

[Beechey]

I'm absolutely astonished that we can create like 6 clear chances and only score 2 (1 from a penalty as well). Defensively we were as poor as I can remember in a long time - like end of Ranieri era poor.

 

Quick CB needed desperately.

Edited 15 September 2018 by Beechey

[David Hankey]

Puel has to sort this out with Huddersfield up next it's vitally important that we get past them with a convincing victory.

[martyn]

That back 4 must never start again unless injuries and suspension take hold.

 

If we stay 4 at the back Soyuncu has to play for his pace, but at the risk of sounding like a broken record, our players really would suit a 3 at the back system. Covers us more defensively and gets all of our biggest goal threats on the pitch together.

 

As well as the back 4, thought Gray and Ndidi were poor. Ndidi is starting to concern me a bit with his lack of form. If he isn't breaking up play or disrupting their build up he is not really of any use given his mediocrity in possession.

 

Maddison our best player by some distance.

 

 

[Dr The Singh]

Tactically Puel is poor, no real plan A let alone B

[Matt]

1 minute ago, Kopic said:

Puel is just testing out the squad ready for next season.

he needs a january transfer window tbf.

[StriderHiryu]

Very disappointing result. Offensively we looked quite good and not only scored two goals but should have scored some more as well. Defensively we were all at sea yet again and this remains one of our biggest Achilles heels for the last 12 months minimum. Yet you cannot deny we were at one point 4-0 behind and down to 10 men against a team that finished below us last season.

 

I do understand why people are upset with the manager but I think he deserves at least another 5 games minimum. But the guys have got to do work defensively. For all the plaudits Maguire gets, he is often guilty of poor decisions at the back. Today it was our defence that cost us and I think it's more than fair to question the manager on that one given we brought 3 centre backs in the summer, played none of them and our captain got sent off.

 

The next game will feel like a must-win to me, because if we don't the support will get toxic again.

Edited 15 September 2018 by StriderHiryu

[foxinsox]

2 minutes ago, Harry96 said:

At least it wasn’t. A completely embarrassing scoreline but still defensively we have to improve quickly. 3 at the back has to be the way to go next week 

Yes, 3 at the back. Ricardo and Chilwell as wingbacks. 

[fuchsntf]

3 minutes ago, FIF said:

In reply to milo from the other thread:

 

I enjoyed the game.

 

I admire what Wes has done for us over the years but I think you must have confused me with someone else if you think I want him to start (but he's still better than Evans).

 

I like Puel and the fun attacking football with youngsters that he is developing.

 

we had way more attempts and shots on target than them and on another day we may have won - we didn't but it was a fun game.

 

Maddison looked great, Vardy was good, ghezzal was good, Mendy , Ndidi and Albrighton were fine.

 

I certainly didn't think it was dross.

Weighs it up for me...Any loss brings out the Puel out Brigade...

Now with Morgan on red for a few games.....might see some improvement in defence.

Maguire had a bad day...not  Puels fault.

That last 3rd, and chances have improved,but not converting...

 

[reynard]

1 minute ago, David Hankey said:

Puel has to sort this out with Huddersfield up next it's vitally important that we get past them with a convincing victory.

Frankly any sort of victory would be welcome. We just need points.

[matty98]

Individual errors cost us the game today not Puel

[ARTY_FOX]

Genuinely curious as to why the Puel in lot are so fiercely defending him what have they actually seen to warrant such support? 

[Beechey]

2 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

Tactically Puel is poor, no real plan A let alone B

I think the real tactical error today was playing a high line when our CBs are as cripplingly slow as they are

[Hammo]

Three at the back (without Wes) with Ricardo and Chilwell as wing backs is such a screamingly obvious option. It was before this calamity and it most definitely is now.

[Sunbury Fox]

3 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

I'll get slated for this, but, I didn't think we were that bad today. 

I totally agree. We played some really good football. Even with 10 men I thought we were the better team in general play. The problem was that we played a high line against 2 quick forwards with 2 slow centre halves. Suicidal. Surely Soyuncu will get a chance now?

 

It doesn't look likely but I'd love Bournemouth to get relegated as it seems to be the law that we are not allowed to beat them. In fact, we've not even once been ahead in the 7 games against them. Amazing really. 

 

 

[Sublime_Coatsworth]

We were out-thought and out-played by Bournemouth. Tactically we were naive.

 

With both centrebacks completely struggling and on yellow cards, it’s laughable that Puel didn’t change things at half time given we were 3-nil down. No plan B again.

 

 

[Farrington fox]

Only a 1 game ban for Morgan, so we all know he’ll pick himself next game. 

[AKCJ]

I'm going to continue to post this.

 

Why the **** are we not looking to play 3 at the back? It suits our entire side.

 

Defence

Soyuncu - Fast defender with a reputation for making mistakes. Would have the ability to play on the right of a back 3 with less fear of being caught out.

Evans/Morgan - Slowing but physically impressive defenders that can lead a defence. 

Maguire - We all know how good he was for England in a back 3.

 

Wing Backs

Ricardo - Can't defend but looks genuinely good on the front foot. Playing in a back 5 allows him to play to his strengths.

Chilwell - His best asset is his motor. Having him play up and down the left would be an absolute joy. Perfect for him.

 

Midfielders

Ndidi - One of the best ball winners in the league. Let him mop up in midfield all day.

Mendy/Silva - Less defensive responsibilities. Give them a chance to get on the ball and play.

 

Attackers

Maddison - Playing in the hole is his forte. He looks a million dollars and we need to play to his strengths and keep him there.

Iheanacho/Gray/Okazaki - All three are decent PL strikers that can chip in with assists and goals.

Vardy - Has looked so isolated for about  8 months now. Please play him with a striker partner.

 

Schmeichel

Soyuncu Evans Maguire

Ricardo Ndidi Mendy Chilwell

Maddison

Vardy Iheanacho

[sishades]