JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I think we'll lose. We look under baked. I think we are in for a sluggish start to the season and we'll pick up as any new signings bed in and key players return from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Squad to choose from: Roos, Marshall, Ravas, Wisdom, te Wierik, Davies, Evans, Clarke, Forsyth, Buchanan, Bird, Shinnie, Knight, Sibley, Whitttaker, Marriott, JBrown, Shonibare, (other U23/18s) May be fit: Holmes, Rooney, Waghorn With the players fit enough to start (7 defenders and 6 senior mids/forwards) I'd back 5 at the back, but Reading usually play 433 so a back 4 would make more sense. It's also a tough choice as to rewarding Roos for his penalty heroics in the cup, or start the keeper we signed to be first choice. Marshall Wisdom te Wierik Clarke Buchanan Bird Shinnie Whittaker Sibley Knight Marriott Subs: Roos, Davies, Forsyth, Evans, JBrown, Shonibare, Waghorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I think we will lose. I have seen nothing in the Manager or the available squad that leads me to a conclusion that there will a significant improvement in what we saw at the end of the season, friendlies and Barrow. I won't moan about it because there is no point. When we have a more senior side available and we are still in the 26 passes sideways and backwards then maybe. Hope to be wrong I really do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Squad to choose from: Roos, Marshall, Ravas, Wisdom, te Wierik, Davies, Evans, Clarke, Forsyth, Buchanan, Bird, Shinnie, Knight, Sibley, Whitttaker, Marriott, JBrown, Shonibare, (other U23/18s) May be fit: Holmes, Rooney, Waghorn With the players fit enough to start (7 defenders and 6 senior mids/forwards) I'd back 5 at the back, but Reading usually play 433 so a back 4 would make more sense. It's also a tough choice as to rewarding Roos for his penalty heroics in the cup, or start the keeper we signed to be first choice. Marshall Wisdom te Wierik Clarke Buchanan Bird Shinnie Whittaker Sibley Knight Marriott Subs: Roos, Davies, Forsyth, Evans, JBrown, Shonibare, Waghorn Not many goals in there currently is there? I think Knight is our leading goal scorer from last season and he hardly plays in his best position so it’s time for Marriott to start earning his money ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcreece1601 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Currently its looking to be a more depressing season than last year, no real attacking quality we looke shocking against barrow , unless we bring in some of the names mentioned its going to be a poor season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, dcfcreece1601 said: Currently its looking to be a more depressing season than last year, no real attacking quality we looke shocking against barrow , unless we bring in some of the names mentioned its going to be a poor season We will sign players, no doubt about it. How good they are, well, anyone's guess. We've seen players come in we didn't expect much of and flourish. The majority that have come in and we've expected something of have then gone on to underwhelm. The key is the development of the young players. Knight, Bird, Buchanan, Whittaker and Sibley in particular. If all five of them step up another gear then we'll naturally be better than last year purely through player progression. I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Bird and Sibley be two of the very best players in the division next season, equally I would understand if they were still going through their progression. We will know more going into the winter. I'd imagine they will pick up where they left off for the most part, improving each game. It's important not to confuse this game, where we are hobbling into with the Derby team that will be playing for the most part this season. The Barrow game was the example of just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We have to remember that there is a ceiling on progression through coaching. In the final analysis natural talent is the determining factor as to what level a player can consistently perform at. For instance Louis Sibley looks to be a talent but as yet we don't know his natural ceiling. If for arguments sake its mid championship level he isn't going to power us up the table to promotion. (I know he cant do it on his own this is just an example) we need a balanced team team that can perform at top of the table level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We're going to win the league so the result in this game is not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Spanish said: I think we will lose. I have seen nothing in the Manager or the available squad that leads me to a conclusion that there will a significant improvement in what we saw at the end of the season, friendlies and Barrow. I won't moan about it because there is no point. When we have a more senior side available and we are still in the 26 passes sideways and backwards then maybe. Hope to be wrong I really do I see us in almost an identical position to the start of last sesson...plodding along with a gradual increase in form. I'm quite surprised by how little we have progressed in the end with seemingly little continuity or increase in performance. Prior to lockdown we were definitely improving....lots of goals and confidence but it seemed to completely fall away after that period and that has continued up to the start of the season. The only way for this to radically change,in my opinion,is to get the new strike force (and especially a new number 9) in and operating as soon as possible to build the confidence quickly with strong performances and a new upbeat attitude....as it stands we seem to have a lethargic squad who,if Cocu isn't careful,will start the season in the same fashion to how we ended the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: I see us in almost an identical position to the start of last sesson...plodding along with a gradual increase in form. I'm quite surprised by how little we have progressed in the end with seemingly little continuity or increase in performance. Prior to lockdown we were definitely improving....lots of goals and confidence but it seemed to completely fall away after that period and that has continued up to the start of the season. The only way for this to radically change,in my opinion,is to get the new strike force (and especially a new number 9) in and operating as soon as possible to build the confidence quickly with strong performances and a new upbeat attitude....as it stands we seem to have a lethargic squad who,if Cocu isn't careful,will start the season in the same fashion to how we ended the last. Creativity from the middle... The odd wonder goal... Missing our 3 top scorers from last season, with limited game time for our 4th and 5th top scorers. Once those players are back, with depth added from new signings, things will feel so much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Creativity from the middle... The odd wonder goal... Missing our 3 top scorers from last season, with limited game time for our 4th and 5th top scorers. Once those players are back, with depth added from new signings, things will feel so much better Definitely,I just hope we don't have to wait until the middle of the season until it falls into place...playing catch-up isn't a recipe for success in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I think we are in for a very poor start, if this was our actual team for the season with no signings coming in and no players back from injury we would probably go down. Hopefully we bring in some players ASAP because the Luton game will be a right off as well if we don't act quickly, Rooney may be back by then but that won't save us I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We really do need a good start if we are going to do anything this year. I'm hoping for the best but quite honestly I'm fearing the worst!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 52 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: I see us in almost an identical position to the start of last sesson...plodding along with a gradual increase in form. I'm quite surprised by how little we have progressed in the end with seemingly little continuity or increase in performance. Prior to lockdown we were definitely improving....lots of goals and confidence but it seemed to completely fall away after that period and that has continued up to the start of the season. The only way for this to radically change,in my opinion,is to get the new strike force (and especially a new number 9) in and operating as soon as possible to build the confidence quickly with strong performances and a new upbeat attitude....as it stands we seem to have a lethargic squad who,if Cocu isn't careful,will start the season in the same fashion to how we ended the last. It looks like you are right I fear. The upturn came from the Rooney affect at least in part and he was the one the suffered must by the concertinaed season at the end. So maybe better use of him may produce the extra intelligence currently missing . Defence looks a little stronger so maybe we can weather the storm better. We need a goalscorer obviously and somebody that can compliment Marriott. When you think back to how he was at the beginning what a natural goalscorer. It is not just the fitness that has been his problem suddenly he couldn't find the net, over and over again. 1v1 I would bet my house on him but not now, maybe £1 max. e need someone who will scare the pants off the opposition at set pieces, a big lad that can also help out in defence. I am not suggesting for a second that I want Cocu gone but I want to see him produce a team that can play effective forward passing football for at least a small part of each game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Marriott Ram99 said: I think we are in for a very poor start, if this was our actual team for the season with no signings coming in and no players back from injury we would probably go down. Hopefully we bring in some players ASAP because the Luton game will be a right off as well if we don't act quickly, Rooney may be back by then but that won't save us I don't think. Please tell me you’re not a marriage guidance councillor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 It’s a new dawn it’s a new day. Optimism fuels my soul. Finish work early Sat if I’m needed at all, practice holding my tummy in so I can slide that perfect fitting shirt over my torso, adrenilin through my veins and we are gonna win our opening fixture with some delightful football. You’ll all be looking for shirts with Neeskins, Van de Kirkoff and Cruyff written above the numbers. Yeah baby this is football and I’m a Ram. WHEN SATURDAY COMES. #alwaysapositiveram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ('n' White) Sheep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Marshall Wisdom te Wierik Clarke Buchanan Bird Shinnie Whittaker Sibley Knight Marriott Subs: Roos, Davies, Forsyth, Evans, JBrown, Shonibare, Waghorn That would be my choice too @Ghost of Clough ... the best we can put out with the squad as it is IMO. And I really hope that the 3 at the back that we used against Barrow doesn't appear again in a hurry. Still holding out some hope that we'll see a couple of new faces for this game... that hope is now waning somewhat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayram Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 It’s looking very unlikely that we’ll have any new faces in by Saturday so it looks like we’ll be making do with what we have. Reading blow and cold but if they are on it then I can see a comfortable 2-0 to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, SKRam said: It’s a new dawn it’s a new day. Optimism fuels my soul. Finish work early Sat if I’m needed at all, practice holding my tummy in so I can slide that perfect fitting shirt over my torso, adrenilin through my veins and we are gonna win our opening fixture with some delightful football. You’ll all be looking for shirts with Neeskins, Van de Kirkoff and Cruyff written above the numbers. Yeah baby this is football and I’m a Ram. WHEN SATURDAY COMES. #alwaysapositiveram I'll be celebrating if we manage more than 2 shots on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We basically need Knight Whittaker & Sibley to step up to their absolute full potential and go for it. Not fair as they ae still nippers but cometh the hour cometh the man. UTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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