They’re going to finish this half with better stats in just about every area through every fault of our own.
The ref’s gotta book one of the men in green soon. Every time we have the chance to get at them quickly they hold & drag to give away the free kick. HT Stoke showing us the importance of taking your chances.
Chair had a good chance with the header, but apart from that, I don't remember anything resembling their clear one on one chance. Campbell took it well and looks a good player. Stoke look very good all over the pitch and I really fear the worst here. Apart from good corners, our delivery in has been poor. Really miss our wing backs and wouldn't be surprised if Warbs changes shape.
Not learnt our lesson from the derby match with that goal, plenty of negative possession but not creating a great deal
Think he needs to move Field to where he is best in front of the back 3 where they are cutting us open.They are also attacking more down their left than right so moving Willlock to LWB should still allow him to be an offensive threat.
Nah. I'd go to a back 4, with Field moving into the centre alongside Dozzell and Johansen between Willock and Chair.
Couldnt wait for that 1st half to end. Its becoming a bit of a theme at the moment. I moan like **** at the 1st half display and praise the **** out of the 2nd half. Lets hope thats the case again!
I wouldnt actually change anything apart from the instruction to speed up the passing and for more movement in forward areas.
Solution seems simple to me here; Field doesn't work and LWB. Dozzell would be better there as he's better with quick passes and triangles. Switch them. Done. Field would do better holding midfield.
Awful half, defence looks woeful every attack they have. Just standing off them and letting them get to our box untackled ffs. Dozell having a nightmare and Johansen no better. Field being totally wasted playing on the left , really surprised Ball hasn't come on cos midfield is getting overrun. Need someone on their to win the ball. Lucky not to be further behind, surely must improve 2nd half. Injuries are taking their toll unfortunately. Need a Gray special
As much as we're not at our very best, sometimes you have to give credit to the opposition. I think Stoke are playing brilliantly.
