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Why are we so negative?

Discussion in 'Cardiff City' started by Oldsparkey, Feb 27, 2019.

  1. Oldsparkey

    Oldsparkey Well-Known Member
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    .......and I'm not talking about the fans either.

    OK, so we're not a passing team to rival the best or even average sides in this division, but we do have players who can hurt vulnerable opponents on the break. I'm so angry about the tactics last night against opponents who couldn't believe their luck.

    We were at home against a side devoid of confidence, so why was Hoilett on the pitch in defensive role? He's been so poor this season generally except for those two spectacular strikes but Warnock chose to start him over Murphy. Midfield was a shambles with that setup. As hard as Gunnar and Bacuna tried, they are defensive minded and offer very little to the front runners other than set piece deliveries from dead balls or throw ins.

    Felt sorry for Reid and Zohore. Reid had to work so hard dropping back to collect the ball that Ken became isolated - yet again. There was no link throught the middle of the park from back to front and when it came to the need to defend Manga and Bennett were woeful on the night. Manga can't pass a ball to save his life and Bennett can be way too flimsy on times - though I do like him generally.

    I'm not convinced we've got the players to stay up, but am becoming more and more convinced that we haven't got the management either.
     
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    ninian opinion Well-Known Member

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    I’m not copping out of making my points as I’m fed up of doing it but instead echo the comments in this article just about covers our deficiencies

    http://mauveandyellowarmy.net/
     
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    Yep, that looks about right.

    Morrison improved a bit as the game went on but if Pelts is fit Saturday then he must come back in with Morro dropping out and Manga back to cb.

    Camarasa and Arter must come back in. Gunnar was poor last night so Bacuna and Paterson in midfield with Murphy and either Ken (who was the lick of a bad bunch last night) or Niasse up top.

    I expect Warnock will chose Niasse due to his greater energy and Prem experience.

    Huddersfield showed Wolves can be beaten but Wolves will be keen to make amends.

    Yours, not very hopeful.
     
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    I have always liked reading this blog site - always find the articles pretty balanced - been running 10 years now!
     
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  6. ninian opinion

    ninian opinion Well-Known Member

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    Something posted after a night on the lash and then woke in a sweat and decided to delete before it’s read!

    Cmon Suprimir what were you going to post:emoticon-0104-surpr
     
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    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    He/she has done this a few times. Don't know what he/she is up to.

    Masky's alter ego?
     
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  8. Oldsparkey

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    Nothing contentious guys - I have mystic powers and can see the original text. <wizard>

    Don't know why he edited his post on here and the one on the "Warnock taking us down" thread. Both were perfectly fair comments and strangely all posted in the early hours.

    Could be an overseas visitor I suppose (different time zone) and had second thoughts about engaging the Welsh Mafia.....<laugh>
     
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  9. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    What? Posting on Swans board?

    Mystic Sparkey strikes again.
     
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  10. Oldsparkey

    Oldsparkey Well-Known Member
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    In the words of Toyah, it's a mystery to be sure. His posts always says "we" so you'd presume he was one of us (not one of them <laugh>).

    He also seems to know me calling me Sparkey when asking me to delete it before actually editing it for the second time himself.

    FFS, am supposed to be up at 1.30 in the bloody morning to moderate this forum?.........<laugh>
     
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  11. Jay-Rede

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    Everyone knows you.. You are like "Cheers" around here <laugh>
     
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  12. BluefromBridgend

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    Norm, Cliff or Woody?
     
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