Swindon Town v Wombles of Wimbledon

[oxonrobin]

Without being particularly good, I’d say we look like we are better at football than them.

We need a goal, haven’t scored many recently, it shows I think, hesitating to pull the trigger. If we can find the first goal from somewhere then I think we are capable of playing a lot better with the monkey off.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Maybe RHM can conjured up a bit of magic with 20 to go.

[RobertT]

Did I hear on the commentary correctly that Lindsey was here with Wellens?  I ask because today's tactical approach is very similar to that season with the fullbacks pushing up high and a midfielder dropping into their space to act like a QB.  I know Wellens did this because it puts a big gamble on the opposition midfielder - does he follow our player so far or keep the shape.  Either way it creates space.

This then feeds into Hockaday's comments about it not being decision making, more being execution.  I'll go a step further and suggest it's showing up the lack of talent in the team and highlights Reed being utterly surplus to requirements in such a system.  His game is all about getting the ball centrally and trying to pull the team towards him.  It is noticeable that Iandolo and and Darcy drop into the fullback spot far more frequently.

Shade continues to be as I assessed him early - someone who probably stood out at youth levels due to his physical attributes.  As he hit mens level everyone else can deal with that now.

Ideally you have Williams playing the Anderson role from that Wellens team if we want to play to play this way.  The issue is upfront - can Wakeling do the Yates role?  He hasn't shown it yet.  Can someone do the Doyle role? That just leaves Shade to do the Isgrove role, and he looks pretty abject at doing that.  

Ultimately it looks better, but we are far more open as well.

[oxonrobin]

Just mentioned the Jephcott situation again. You have to assume that Plymouth would be very happy to sell at this point. Not sure we’d be as keen at pulling the trigger.

Underwhelming so far, felt like a great signing at the time. Though the service to him has been shit in almost every game he has played.

[Nomoreheroes]

Maybe RHM can conjured up a bit of magic with 20 to go.

I'm really excited to see what he can offer.

[Peter Venkman]

Dons players like to make a meal of things.

[Peter Venkman]

For me Wakeling does not work as a lone central striker, hes way better coming off the wing ala Yates.

[Red Frog]

Iandolo, where attacks go to die.

[Peter Venkman]

Iandolo, where attacks go to die.

It was a lovely move until he got to it.

[oxonrobin]

Sub time soon surely?

[Peter Venkman]

What a pass from Lavinier to Williams and then hes close with a long range shot just wide.

[Nemo]

Beaut of a backheel from Ellis there though. Not going to say he's the best player on the pitch, far from it, but he looks more comfortable as a central midfielder than a wing back.

[Berniman]

This consistent no excitement football is bordering on Malpas esq - we have not reached Malpas standards yet, but keep on going this way and we will soon be in Malpas territory..

[4D]

This is shite. Pub beckons

[Red Frog]

Beaut of a backheel from Ellis there though. Not going to say he's the best player on the pitch, far from it, but he looks more comfortable as a central midfielder than a wing back.

I think that’s right. I’m not completely against him but he never but never delivers around the box.