Srg Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Forgetting the fact our full backs attack a load too... Forest don't attack very often full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Funny how they pick Ward.... He isn't even good enough to get in out starting 11 really, but always turns up for 20 minutes against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Make your mind up, do stats matter or not? Whilst I think the whole idea is a combined team is nonsense for about 10 reasons, whether a stat matters or not depends. If you're like Ambitious and you spend your time creating spreadsheets with pass completion rates and interceptions then no, they don't (bar extreme highs and lows). If only football was that easy to call we'd all be millionaires or top managers. Do you think Brian Clough and Peter Taylor used to base their decision on a signing on tonnes of stats? However, stats like goals conceded matter, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Whilst I think the whole idea is a combined team is nonsense for about 10 reasons, whether a stat matters or not depends. If you're like Ambitious and you spend your time creating spreadsheets with pass completion rates and interceptions then no, they don't (bar extreme highs and lows). If only football was that easy to call we'd all be millionaires or top managers. Do you think Brian Clough and Peter Taylor used to base their decision on a signing on tonnes of stats? However, stats like goals conceded matter, surely? They do matter for a team like Forest as you rely on a strong defence. We tend to go for the 'we'll score more goals than you' method and our full backs basically play as wingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Christ knows how Pearce has got us 2nd and unbeaten then. He's a bloody miracle worker to get results out of such an inferior set of players, particularly against Derby where to a man we were second best in almost every position. Trying to be totally unbiased here but my combined 11 (if all fit) would be... Darlow Hunt Hobbs Mancienne Cohen Ward Thorne Lansbury Reid Assombalonga Martin Subs: Antonio Wilson Lascelles Hendrick Grant Fryatt Forsyth Eddie, where's that laughin monkey again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Eddie, where's that laughin monkey again?? Under the circumstances, I think it's superfluous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Christ knows how Pearce has got us 2nd and unbeaten then. He's a bloody miracle worker to get results out of such an inferior set of players, particularly against Derby where to a man we were second best in almost every position. Trying to be totally unbiased here but my combined 11 (if all fit) would be... Darlow Hunt Hobbs Mancienne Cohen Ward Thorne Lansbury Reid Assombalonga Martin Subs: Antonio Wilson Lascelles Hendrick Grant Fryatt Forsyth Hahahahahahahahahhahahahah.... Delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hahahahahahahahahhahahahah.... Delusional. Most Forest fans are mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yes I know very well. I've nearly come to blows with a few of them over that very same fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 By 'Grant' on the bench I meant Jorge Grant, the promising kid coming through here, instead of Lee Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 By 'Grant' on the bench I meant Jorge Grant, the promising kid coming through here, instead of Lee Grant. You know what? I believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You know what? I believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Forest need to enjoy this little honeymoon period with pearce, because their complete inability to play will expose the team and then pearce. If pearce makes it through the year, it will be surprising. Pearce has a brief history in management of inspiring at the beginning and completely failing later. Axed at Man City, axed England U21, lost to south korea in 2012 when he managed GB. It wil go like it went with Billy Davies part 2 _ "His first match in charge was a draw,followed by a run of 10 undefeated games. On 24 March 2014 the club announced they have terminated Davies' employment, following a 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoners Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 From Forest forum: When everybody is fit we would walk this league. We would win every game easily. Sadly, there is the I word. Our injuries mean we are due a 0-0 draw. Once again lying. Is it part of the curriculum in Derby He was being sarcastic as if you read the preceding posts (which I'm sure you did) you would of noticed this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoners Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Pesky injuries stopping Forest winning the league? Well this is new. Definitely stopped us getting in the play offs last season But can't use it as an excuse this season. The players that have come in are of a good standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Banter aside Stoners, do you think you'll win on Sunday? Be a good test for your lot I reckon. I missed our game with Ipswich as I was on holiday, but they look a well drilled Mick McCarthy unit from what little I'd seen and they'll be around the top 6 come May for me. Your lot certainly should be too on spend alone, but I'm not convinced by Stuart Pearce as a manager once the emotion and buzz of his return ebbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoners Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Christ knows how Pearce has got us 2nd and unbeaten then. He's a bloody miracle worker to get results out of such an inferior set of players, particularly against Derby where to a man we were second best in almost every position. Totally blinkered mate It would absolutely kill the majority of them on here to give forest the slightest bit of credit. Little brother syndrome. I can't believe that Barcelona of the championship still arnt above the hoofers from Nottingham especially as they have better players, fans, manager, owner. How can this be? Maybe it's because they have such an high opinion of them selves. Dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoners Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hughes doesnt get in the 16? Fryatt and Laselles arent even in your starting 11 yet make the squad? Come on we have lost about 4 games in 50 odd yet we get a whole 3 players in the starting 11. Oh course Hughes don't get in the squad he plays for Liverpool now. British transfer record fee wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Heard all this last season. Only difference so far is that you've been caught up even quicker this time around. It's such an average league this season, both sides should, and would, kick themselves if they don't at least make the playoffs. A bit of luck with injuries, or lack thereof, a bit of momentum gained with a fortunate result here or there, can make a world of difference. Best to take a look at the table come the new year. Means very little at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Played 6 of the current bottom 7 too. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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