Sexydadbod Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Am I the only one who feels that we are far better as a team when we have a lot of games in a short period rather than for example, having a full week to prepare for a game? I remember saying to myself, great, we’ve got a whole week to prepare for this game and much needed rest but too many times we haven’t capitalised on it, even becoming worse as a side. This isn’t a criticism solely applicable to Lampard by the way because I remember saying the same things under Rowett at times last season. I don’t have full statistical analysis comparing our form and win rate when we have full weeks to prepare for games in contrast to when we have 2-3 games in a week, but there are certain games that stick out in my head. Not just the results but the manner of the performance. Games that stick out in my head when we have had a full week to prepare- poor results and performances: Home v Leeds (L 1-4) Away v Rotherham (L 1-0) Away v Leeds( L 2-0) Home v Villa (L 3-0) Home V Leeds(play offs L 1-0) Today V Villa(play offs L 2-1) When we’ve had 2-3 games in a week: Away v Hull cup (W 4-0) and away v hull (W 2-1) in same week Away v Norwich (W 4-3) in same week we played sheff Utd away(although we lost this game) Home v Brentford ( W 3-1) in the same week as the Away game v Manchester United (W on penalties) Home v sheff Utd (W 2-1) , Away v West Brom (W 4-1) and Away v boro( 1-1 draw but excellent performance) in same week Away v Bristol City (W 2-0), Away v Swansea( good 1v1 Draw) and Home v West Brom (W 3-1) in same week The famous 2nd leg come back away v Leeds(W 4-2), days after the first leg , whereas we were rubbish in the first leg when had longer to prepare . What are we doing wrong if this criticism is correct, are we training as well as we could be in preparation for these games- not training hard enough, training too hard, addressing more tactical work when we have less time to prepare? This leads to my final point, we have had almost 2 weeks since the game against Leeds, for me, that’s almost too long because you lose all sense of match rhythm, which was evident in the first half. Maybe if we are in the same position again in the future, we should have a friendly match with another team about 4-5 days before the actual final to prevent sluggishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It’s an interesting theory. But I think it’s down to our players being fitter then most in this league, rather than not thinking about the past result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 The break didn't seem to have the same effect on the Villa players, but as mentioned in other threads, they are just better than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 46 minutes ago, europia said: The break didn't seem to have the same effect on the Villa players, but as mentioned in other threads, they are just better than us. It’s a strange one. Makes me wonder if we would have beaten Villa if we played a practice game a few days a go to keep the players ticking over, but then you have the problem if someone got injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 49 minutes ago, europia said: The break didn't seem to have the same effect on the Villa players, but as mentioned in other threads, they are just better than us. No, they played against a poor Derby team selection. I don't think they looked better than us in the last quarter for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: No, they played against a poor Derby team selection. I don't think they looked better than us in the last quarter for sure. damage was done by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 minute ago, europia said: damage was done by then Yeah if only we started a different team selection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCG Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, europia said: damage was done by then Wasn't from great play on their behalf though. I got so bored with our me too, you too me ad infinitum football today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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