WystonRam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Average crosses per game: Derby: 25.4 Luton: 23.5 (highest in PL) Liverpool: 18.3 Man City: 16.4 Newcastle: 14.3 Do the states state how many are successful , if they stayed in or actually went to an attacking player or not ? Would be interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Elwood P Dowd said: It is frustrating that our game plan appears to be to put in crosses when we do not have a striker(s) who feed off this service. It does make you wonder why we havn't identified that we do not have a striker(s) to benifit from the crosses and adjusted the way we play acordingly, why set up a game plan to serve the teams weakness. Was this not exactly what we did v Northampton- playing it into Washington's feet and generally creating more through the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, YorkshireRam said: Was this not exactly what we did v Northampton- playing it into Washington's feet and generally creating more through the middle? It was, but why did it take so long to identify the problem, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is crazy. Can we be sure that we will play to the strengths of the team in the future. If we had Mitrovich in the penalty area the crosses might be effective, unfortunately we don’t have such a player in the squad. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Our play would have suited Andy Carroll, who took a long time to find a club, eventually ending up in the french second tier, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 It makes such a difference if we score first, the opposition have to open up giving us space to play. Archied, angieram, Foreveram and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 45 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: It was, but why did it take so long to identify the problem, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is crazy. Can we be sure that we will play to the strengths of the team in the future. If we had Mitrovich in the penalty area the crosses might be effective, unfortunately we don’t have such a player in the squad. Injuries have caused a fair bit of disruption, to be fair. We bought wingbacks to play with a back 5, then they all got injured. We blend a bit of new youth into the team in Thompson and Rooney, they both get injured. We bring in a dynamic midfielder and striker on loan to offer different qualities, they both get injured. So currently we've reverted to a back 4, and also reverted away from the pressing/crossing game Warne seems to favour due to not having an effective striker for that gameplan. When you consider all the above, it's kind of understandable we haven't got a settled XI that have clicked yet? May Contain Nuts, Tamworthram, Collo_DCFC11 and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, sage said: It makes such a difference if we score first, the opposition have to open up giving us space to play. I agree, we compressed Crewe so much they were nearly sitting in the stand behind the goal 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I agree, we compressed Crewe so much they were nearly sitting in the stand behind the goal 😂 And yet, Collins still managed to be 5 yds behind them. i-Ram, Srg and Carl Sagan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 16 hours ago, hintonsboots said: I really miss the Administration thread. Here you go Hinton...happy reading 😁 hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Rich84 said: I do like a stat, but is this a true reflection? No, But this is 😁 Dordogne-Ram, Elwood P Dowd and angieram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, YorkshireRam said: Injuries have caused a fair bit of disruption, to be fair. We bought wingbacks to play with a back 5, then they all got injured. We blend a bit of new youth into the team in Thompson and Rooney, they both get injured. We bring in a dynamic midfielder and striker on loan to offer different qualities, they both get injured. So currently we've reverted to a back 4, and also reverted away from the pressing/crossing game Warne seems to favour due to not having an effective striker for that gameplan. When you consider all the above, it's kind of understandable we haven't got a settled XI that have clicked yet? They're nearly all fit again, we saw some of the back 5 play. Who are you expecting to be the back 5 (and midfield) then out of interest? Edited November 7, 2023 by RoyMac5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) A hint at tomorrow's team? I'd post this in the matchday thread if we had one @S8TY! Edited November 7, 2023 by angieram Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, angieram said: A hint at tomorrow's team? I'd post this in the matchday thread if we had one! Let's hope so! I'm still sticking with 11 changes 😁 angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Carnero said: Let's hope so! I'm still sticking with 11 changes 😁 Well, I'm going so looking forward to seeing how they get on. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, angieram said: Well, I'm going so looking forward to seeing how they get on. Are you going or Rams TV'ing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Carnero said: Are you going or Rams TV'ing it? Going. I'll wave to the TV viewers, we'll probably be a select group! Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: They're nearly all fit again, we saw some of the back 5 play. Who are you expecting to be the back 5 (and midfield) then out of interest? Honestly this season is the first time I'm finding it hard to be a backseat manager and name our strongest XI. If it's definitely 5 at the back, then I like the sound of Nyambe at RCB with Wilson as RWB- Wilson not quote solid defensively to play as a traditional fullback, Nyambe more than athletic enough to cover the gaps. I should say this comes from me not really understanding our summer recruitment (we buy 2 RWBs but not a single LWB??). I think Wilson and Ward could probably both be starters, but where? That being said, the signing of Nyambe has helped things massively- he alone has facilitated us playing 4 at the back really. That all being said, you can't predict injuries. I do wonder what system we'd be playing, and how well we'd be playing it if we didn't have as many disruptions. Not having a settled XI is always a massive detriment though so I'm hoping with nearly everyone back, as you say, we can hopefully start to really build form on the pitch, and hopefully results follow 🤞 RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, angieram said: Going. I'll wave to the TV viewers, we'll probably be a select group! Excluding those who started at Crewe... Vickers Wilson Radcliffe Cashin Elder Ward Robinson Fornah Sibley Collins Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Carnero said: Let's hope so! I'm still sticking with 11 changes 😁 Are you allowed to make 11 changes? I thought you had to field a certain number of first teamers to ''protect the integrity' of the tournament or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, YorkshireRam said: Are you allowed to make 11 changes? I thought you had to field a certain number of first teamers to ''protect the integrity' of the tournament or something? There’s quite a number of regulations to try and make you put out a stronger team. Not sure if we can or can’t make 11 changes and still satisfy it. YorkshireRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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