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OgtheDim
07-04-2018, 10:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOV53yLDues





I'm falling down
I need to sleep
Come a long long way
No time for weepin
No time for weepin
Quiet now I'm falling down
I'm falling down
I have heard
A million tales
I have told
A million more
Some of them
Must have been true
But I don't know anymore
I'm falling down
Do your dance on my head
Heavy steps of the dead
Everything the snow surrounds
Falling, falling, falling, falling
Falling, falling down
I'm falling down

**************

Have at It People

OgtheDim
07-04-2018, 11:20 PM
FWIW, two SKC players red carded tonight.

Oldtimer
07-05-2018, 03:56 AM
FWIW, two SKC players red carded tonight.

It doesn't matter. TFC is again the team that other teams use to get wins against when they are down.

Blindside16
07-05-2018, 05:10 AM
After last night I am afraid to watch this one. They may surprise me but I expect another decisive L in this one. Our mojo is gone and until we start getting some bodies back I don't see that changing.

PizzaEatingYeti
07-05-2018, 05:16 AM
After last night I am afraid to watch this one. They may surprise me but I expect another decisive L in this one. Our mojo is gone and until we start getting some bodies back I don't see that changing.

What I'm afraid of is that even when we'll get all the bodies back, we'll go from a team winning about 25% of all their games to an average team, winning half of their games.

pfk
07-05-2018, 09:13 AM
I would love a point, but with the way TFC are playing, I am expecting a loss against SKC.

Derko
07-05-2018, 09:21 AM
I will be away for the weekend with no access to tele or internet, so I am hoping with me not watching, TFC will get a result

SoccMan2
07-05-2018, 06:43 PM
Russia has a better chance of winning the World Cup than these clowns getting a result in this game, I’m thinking 4-0 for SKC by half time , 5-2 the final for SKC, thank God for the World Cup quarters this weekend to get my mind of this sad sack team.

ensco
07-05-2018, 06:58 PM
I think TFC will dominate and win. We are overdue.

Smokecell
07-05-2018, 07:29 PM
I think TFC will dominate and win. We are overdue.

Maybe overdue in the Richard Peddie 'soccer is cyclical' kinda way but certainly not overdue in terms of the effort that has been put forth lately. I really hope these guys wake up.

Fort York Redcoat
07-05-2018, 08:43 PM
Russia has a better chance of winning the World Cup than these clowns getting a result in this game, I’m thinking 4-0 for SKC by half time , 5-2 the final for SKC, thank God for the World Cup quarters this weekend to get my mind of this sad sack team.

Enjoy the foreign footy. See you next week!

wopchop
07-05-2018, 09:06 PM
SKC is second in the west. I would be shocked (pleasantly) if we get a result.

On paper, I think that we should. But the reality is that we are not performing up to that level due to various issues that likely cannot be solved in a few days.

ensco
07-05-2018, 09:18 PM
It's not an “on paper” thing.

Just a sense that life isn’t black or white, things aren’t as bad or as good as they look.

We are due some mean reversion. Doesn’t mean that if we win we have “turned a corner” and are marching straight back to the Final quite yet.

Super
07-06-2018, 10:46 AM
We probably could have won the last game were it not for Irwin's terrible goalkeeping errors. I mean, what the hell was that about?

OgtheDim
07-06-2018, 11:02 AM
Irwin didn't use his feet properly but Keepers also rely upon defenders to pressure at least a little bit. At some point, you have to stand up players heading at your goal. Can't back off forever.

Kaz
07-07-2018, 12:48 PM
I'll be happy if the team isn't scored on in the first 20 minutes.... within 5 minutes of the second half and they can avoid two goal inside 10 minutes of each other. There is a 50-50 chance of that. Of course Toronto has gotten all but 2 of the points they have this season from games where one of those three things didn't happen.

If they come on the pitch work hard to stop the initial pressure, do the same second half and stay alert after a goal is scored against, the boys could actually win. That is sadly a BIG if.

barticusz
07-07-2018, 05:06 PM
I'm sensing a win today. This will be a tough match but TFC will pull through and it will start to turn the season around for them.

Gringo Starr
07-07-2018, 05:39 PM
Hope they can avoid giving up an early goal, if they can anything is possible.

portu
07-07-2018, 06:44 PM
Strong side we're putting out today, who knows if we win this maybe we can make the playoffs and then win the cup again

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 06:44 PM
Return of the 4-4-2

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/1015739940418867200

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 07:27 PM
Fraser getting a start. Going to be a narrow attack but hopefully there are more outlets for Bradley - I fully expect SKC to press Bradley hard, just like everybody else has done this season.

shwade
07-07-2018, 07:42 PM
Strong side we're putting out today, who knows if we win this maybe we can make the playoffs and then win the cup again

That's the spirit! Need to start a roll..then adding Vazquez, Altidore and Mavinga and possibly Moor back should solidify our playoff spot.

Super
07-07-2018, 07:55 PM
Anyone with a working stream?

Super
07-07-2018, 07:55 PM
I have this stream, but it's breaking up constantly. http://goatdee.net/261711/watch-sporting-kansas-city-vs-toronto-fc

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:01 PM
Anyone with a working stream?

This one is good, if you don't mind the US commentary. Adblocker suggested though.

http://firstrowsports.eu/watch/661245/2/watch-sporting-kansas-city-vs-toronto-fc.html

Super
07-07-2018, 08:03 PM
This one is good, if you don't mind the US commentary. Adblocker suggested though.

http://firstrowsports.eu/watch/661245/2/watch-sporting-kansas-city-vs-toronto-fc.html

Thanks man!

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:06 PM
Sorry, if TFC doesn't wise up quick, I expect 3 or 4 goals against.

Why does this team allow the same mistakes over & over again, often multiple times per game & between games? E.g. Zavaleta's passing is off since he came back from injury. He should not be allowed to make difficult or long passes for now. 80% turnover rate on those. Just one of many examples.

Super
07-07-2018, 08:14 PM
Oso!!! His production this year has been nothing short of amazing.

wopchop
07-07-2018, 08:14 PM
Great job. Huge goal for their confidence.

ag futbol
07-07-2018, 08:14 PM
This is great stuff tactically. We have two defensive central mids and both Delgado and osorio are being asked to do what they did best last year. Not always pretty but it is helping plug the gaps.

Hamilton has been fantastic so far. Hope he is rewarded for his efforts.

Super
07-07-2018, 08:15 PM
Osorio is now our top scorer with 6 goals, followed by VV and Gio with 5.

jloome
07-07-2018, 08:15 PM
Oso!!! His production this year has been nothing short of amazing.

Our movement tonight is way more urgent, lots of one touch movement. He's got them playing with pace again tonight.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:16 PM
Amazing passing play there, wow, what a goal!

I hope they can play smarter in the back, let's try to hold this together...

ag futbol
07-07-2018, 08:17 PM
Our movement tonight is way more urgent, lots of one touch movement. He's got them playing with pace again tonight.
I noticed that too. It’s not as fluid as we saw last year but at least it’s starting to creep back in.

James17930
07-07-2018, 08:22 PM
I noticed that too. It’s not as fluid as we saw last year but at least it’s starting to creep back in.

Yeah, this is more like our old selves.

ag futbol
07-07-2018, 08:34 PM
Great half. Not perfect, but better.

Somebody give poor Hamilton the ball around the penalty area. He’s working his socks off out there and opening plenty of space for other guys. Return the damn favour already.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:36 PM
We got lucky on the play near the end, that should not have been offside against KC. Ever since Moor is out, they often have trouble holding a straight line on defense. TFC player on the nearside (Hagglund?) actually held the KC player onside; luckily the assistant ref didn't see it right.

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 08:36 PM
Zavs is still awful. And we are giving the ball away a lot. But SKC is giving us the space in front of their back line (that's what happens with their more attack minded 4-3-3) .This is all about confidence right now.


That pitch looks like the baseball ground they used to play on.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:54 PM
OK that was a good pass from Zavaleta to Hamilton. I hope Hamiton isn't injured, looked like a hammy.

ag futbol
07-07-2018, 08:56 PM
We got lucky on the play near the end, that should not have been offside against KC. Ever since Moor is out, they often have trouble holding a straight line on defense. TFC player on the nearside (Hagglund?) actually held the KC player onside; luckily the assistant ref didn't see it right.
They all looked pretty offside on the replay.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 08:59 PM
They all looked pretty offside on the replay.

No their last big chance 1st half was definitely not offside.

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:00 PM
Oh look who gave up the penalty.

portu
07-07-2018, 09:00 PM
Ya blew it

gracos
07-07-2018, 09:01 PM
can we get rid of Zavaleta wasting a player spot, and salary

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:01 PM
Crap.

Couchy81
07-07-2018, 09:02 PM
Greg Vanney's goddamn nephew again

SirBobSaget
07-07-2018, 09:03 PM
Looking gassed since 50 mins. Why not so early subs seeing this is 3rd game in 6 days

portu
07-07-2018, 09:05 PM
Ya fucking blew it

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:05 PM
Yup....defence still stinks.

zorsofstesab
07-07-2018, 09:06 PM
You CANNOT I repeat CANNOT have Zavaleta and Hagglund on at the same time. Play with 9 for fuck sakes.

SirBobSaget
07-07-2018, 09:06 PM
How often have we seen teams at bmo get a goal then bunker and waste time. Tfc never does this

gracos
07-07-2018, 09:07 PM
Bezbatchenko says the coaching position is safe for Vanney,"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"

SirBobSaget
07-07-2018, 09:08 PM
Gm position shouldn't be safe either

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:09 PM
Bezbatchenko says the coaching position is safe for Vanney,"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"



With that, talking about TFC, I guess you must mean firing coaches willy nilly, and then turning over most of the team every couple of years?

Kaz
07-07-2018, 09:09 PM
And there we go 2 goals in 10 minutes... (in 5 actually) This is becoming too regular. They got scored on, got scared, played too deep and allowed another goal. TFC has not won a game all season after allowing a Goal in the first 20 of the first half first 5 of the second or allowing 2 goals inside 10 minutes. One more for the statistics.

wopchop
07-07-2018, 09:12 PM
Sweet. Hamilton baby!

Super
07-07-2018, 09:12 PM
Hamilton, what a beauty that was!!

SirBobSaget
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
Hamilton having a breakout night wow

Couchy81
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
Yesssss Jordan Hamilton has arrived my people!!!

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
OK good subs by Vanney (even if a bit late), nice response by TFC!

gracos
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
With that, talking about TFC, I guess you must mean firing coaches willy nilly, and then turning over most of the team every couple of years?

Should we be content with status quo, or even less because a great coach can and will be able to bring out the best of their players even in the hardest of times and be able to communicate with FO and make sure they continue building for a stronger team

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
Hamilton having a breakout night wow

He has always exhibited crazy skill; I think it's always been work rate and thinking off the ball that has held him up.

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:14 PM
The issue here has been identified. Bez said as much in that interview. Currently available CB's are not good enough. As there is no other CB available on the bench, the only option would be to take off Zavs for Telfer or Morgan & move over one of the FB's.

We seem to have instead gone with a 4-3-3.

And...now tied up again.

Game on with 20 to go, which given how most of us expected no result out of this, isn't too bad.

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:16 PM
Justice (although not for Opara). He was injured and his own teammates played on because of positional advantage, and he gets seriously hurt.

Gringo Starr
07-07-2018, 09:16 PM
Showing some resolve, they are not giving up, hope they get a result

SirBobSaget
07-07-2018, 09:18 PM
What a dummy to stretch into a challenge like that after feeling something wrong 30 sec earlier

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:18 PM
Bradley yelling at the two CB's about that Fernandez stroll through the middle of them.

zorsofstesab
07-07-2018, 09:21 PM
Please take Zavaleta off. Man to man he cannot keep up.

Voodooman
07-07-2018, 09:22 PM
Thing is we don't really have options to take him off.

I'd be happy with a point here. SKC a tough team to take points off of at their building

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:24 PM
2015 me

Hey we are competing away against a team who's only lost 4 games all season. Pretty darn sure that back line is going to give up a goal but we look dangerous when we got the ball at least. Fun game. Some nice goals - in with a shot. 3 decent forwards out there - WOW. Never thought I'd see that.


2018 me

GAWD I NEED A DRINK this is just awful to watch after last year :drinking:

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:26 PM
WOW...MLS.

Goalie tries to do a quick counter ala Belgium & throws it out.

Couchy81
07-07-2018, 09:29 PM
WOW...MLS.

Goalie tries to do a quick counter ala Belgium & throws it out.

Seem to recall the man of the match for England doing the exact same thing earlier today ;)

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:30 PM
Okay, I was wrong, his distribution is kind of shit.

He has to stop kicking it so damn long.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:30 PM
Feck, TFC so lucky again, how does Zusi get so open on the corner?

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:32 PM
Akinola on. Exciting times.

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 09:34 PM
2015 me

Hey, great to see a Canadian kid coming on for a Canadian. :canada:



2018 me

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE DEFENCE IS AWFUL!!!!!


AND...HE'S NOT CANADIAN!!!

Voodooman
07-07-2018, 09:36 PM
The only thing thats annoying me is Rauter saying "Oh" so much aha.

Lets get this point!

Inklink
07-07-2018, 09:38 PM
If the football wasn't brutal enough, we get to have Vic Rauter fucking puke all over the broadcast. How the flying fuck does this guy have this gig. Repeating the players name and adding inflections to try and mask the fact that you don't know what the hell is going on on the field. Stick to curling.

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:39 PM
The only thing thats annoying me is Rauter saying "Oh" so much aha.

Lets get this point!

His declaration that we just snapped our winless streak with a tie was interesting.

rydermike
07-07-2018, 09:39 PM
If the football wasn't brutal enough, we get to have Vic Rauter fucking puke all over the broadcast. How the flying fuck does this guy have this gig. Repeating the players name and adding inflections to try and mask the fact that you don't know what the hell is going on on the field. Stick to curling.

I assume it's because Caldwell, KJ, etc are doing World Cup

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:40 PM
Lots of problems still evident, but decent result overall.

Inklink
07-07-2018, 09:40 PM
I assume it's because Caldwell, KJ, etc are doing World Cup

I swear Caldwell was on the broadcast? OR did they find another Scottish guy?

Couchy81
07-07-2018, 09:41 PM
Rauter calling the game reminds me of a new fan in the stands who just started figuring out the game and gets excited because he see's "the game" for the first time

wopchop
07-07-2018, 09:41 PM
I assume it's because Caldwell, KJ, etc are doing World Cup
They teamed up Vic Rauter with Caldwell. What an iconic duo.

jloome
07-07-2018, 09:41 PM
Good game. KC is tough at home.

Now we just need to flat out win 70% of our remaining matches and we'll make the playoffs:hide:

GerMc
07-07-2018, 09:42 PM
A good result against a good team, even with a few of their starters out. The SKC goals were both defensive lapses, but we came back and got a road point. Well done, Reds! Want to see a lot more of this resolve.

Oldtimer
07-07-2018, 09:44 PM
I'll take a point. Best result in weeks. Given our lineup, a win was not realistic.

Canary10
07-07-2018, 09:47 PM
I watched for a short period of time and we went from 1-0 up to 2-1 down. Stopped watching and we pulled even. Sorry guys.

I’ll take that result. Supposedly a top 2-3 team away. Way to go guys.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 09:58 PM
Should we be content with status quo, or even less because a great coach can and will be able to bring out the best of their players even in the hardest of times and be able to communicate with FO and make sure they continue building for a stronger team

If you find anyone on or off the team who is currently "content with status quo" then let me know, OK?

Kaz
07-07-2018, 10:02 PM
I'll take a point. Best result in weeks. Given our lineup, a win was not realistic.

We only didn't win because the team couldn't not allow two goals in under 5 minutes. They fell back.. It is a symptom of the larger mentality issue. They could have won instead they got a point which it self isn't bad given that TFC has only picked up 3 points this season when they screw up like this (including this one)

OgtheDim
07-07-2018, 10:03 PM
Should we be content with status quo, or even less because a great coach can ...


Great coaches don't come to MLS. They are raised here. Just like players.


(Yes, there are two exceptions & both didn't get their teams into the MLS Cup final)

whositwhatnow
07-07-2018, 10:23 PM
Rauter calling the game reminds me of a new fan in the stands who just started figuring out the game and gets excited because he see's "the game" for the first time

Love it when he calls the Penalty area the Box/18 yard box. So oldschool...... lol

Hamilton_Red
07-07-2018, 10:46 PM
Not a bad result tonight - but our defensive problems are not over. Hagglund looks about 65% with the strapped up thigh. Zavaletta has regressed. That was one of the worst games I've seen from Morrow in 2 years. Has he gained weight when he was injured..looks far from fit? Delgado has really lost his way - I'm not sure how you get this mojo back?

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 11:04 PM
Not a bad result tonight - but our defensive problems are not over. Hagglund looks about 65% with the strapped up thigh. Zavaletta has regressed. That was one of the worst games I've seen from Morrow in 2 years. Has he gained weight when he was injured..looks far from fit? Delgado has really lost his way - I'm not sure how you get this mojo back?

I agree. Zavaleta really seemed to be affected by his long layoff, as he's giving the ball away much more often since then, and also looks rustier defending. Morrow looked out of it or unenthusiastic at times today, which is unusual for him. He didn't even jump for the one headed chance that KC had. I thought Delgado looked a little bit better today than recently, but nowhere near where he was on better days last year.

reggie
07-07-2018, 11:20 PM
take the point and run.but that zava/haggs combo have been brutal.kc should of had 4 or 5 goals tonight.

Auzzy
07-07-2018, 11:42 PM
take the point and run.but that zava/haggs combo have been brutal.kc should of had 4 or 5 goals tonight.

I agree about the Zavaleta and Hagglund combo. But Morrow also looked weak on defense at times tonight. And until we sign new CBs, and/or get others like Mavinga back & at 100%, the whole team needs to react and help to protect our defense. Stuff like:

- Don't give away possession cheaply, putting the defense under more pressure;
- When Bradley is roaming all over, then somebody else has to sit back in midfield and shield the defense (and probably Bradley shouldn't roam so far, especially when TFC is up a goal);
- Press the other team. Defence has to start with our forwards. Sometimes they did do that tonight; other times they didn't even try;
- Don't give the opponents so much time, in midfield and on the wings, so they can whip in perfect crosses or take long shots all day, like they did tonight & in the previous game vs. Minnesota.

When TFC defended well as a team tonight, they looked much better, and they weren't giving Zavaleta & Hagglund so many chances to screw up.

Oldtimer
07-08-2018, 02:38 AM
We only didn't win because the team couldn't not allow two goals in under 5 minutes. They fell back.. It is a symptom of the larger mentality issue. They could have won instead they got a point which it self isn't bad given that TFC has only picked up 3 points this season when they screw up like this (including this one)

I know that you are blaming Vanney for this (you've clearly never liked him), but seriously even Pep Guardiola couldn't make depth level players at best like Hagglund or Zavaleta not make mistakes. I don't agree that it's the coach.

The problem is that instead of getting defensive depth, Bez rolled the dice on Aketxe and lost. We've paid for it since the CCL. It's on the GM and he'd better fix it when the trade window opens.

James17930
07-08-2018, 04:03 AM
This is a good result, but it only really means something if it leads to more positive results.

So the team has to take the positives from this and try to carry them over to the next game.

C.Ronaldo
07-08-2018, 08:22 AM
Remember when cooper would CONCACAF a game down to hold on for the win?

We should have replaced that.

Hamilton is finally coming around, i called it. Give The kid 3 or 4 consecutive games and he will shine. He had an excellent gamd

GerMc
07-08-2018, 09:42 AM
One other good thing...Chicago, Orlando and Philly all lost (even Columbus). Only Montreal won. So we made up a point on three teams between us and a playoff spot. Sometimes it is hard not to get discouraged, but one step at a time :-)

Kaz
07-08-2018, 09:45 AM
I know that you are blaming Vanney for this (you've clearly never liked him), but seriously even Pep Guardiola couldn't make depth level players at best like Hagglund or Zavaleta not make mistakes. I don't agree that it's the coach.

The problem is that instead of getting defensive depth, Bez rolled the dice on Aketxe and lost. We've paid for it since the CCL. It's on the GM and he'd better fix it when the trade window opens.

Last everyone said they were great players and this was the deepest team in the league. I think someone called me out saying Zavaleta could start on any team when I suggested Vanney protected him over Edwards for family ties.

I mean Vanney and Bez are supposed to be amazing.. They didn't bring in any CB over the off season so they much be confident that they are fine. If Vanney and Bez are great then you must be wrong about Hagglund and Zavaleta.

So either they have failed in not realizing we needed CB Depth, or they are wrong for assuming Hagglund and Zavaleta could handle it. We brought in two Defenders and resigned Hernadez. So they must have assumed we were fine. Deepest squad in the league... Can get the results any time. These are things people were saying about this same group last season. Now that they are losing it is excuses... oh it's not Vanney or Bez's fault for not bring in depth players to fill the roles we need.. no it is injuries. The Simple fact is Edwards should still be a Red, Zavaleta should have been opened up and we could have pulled in a good CB in the Offseason as Vanney had planned to play what was basically a 2 6 2 at the beginning of the year.

I don't like Vanney. Frankly I think He, Bradley and Gio need to move on. Gio has been playing worse and worse each season. Bradley I suspect is part of the mentality issue, and Vanney is a one trick pony. Teams improved in the off season. TFC didn't. Most of the league knows just press hard Vanney doesn't have an answer to that. Or rather than finding an answer he is still sticking to the same old same old.

Bez said he wouldn't fire Vanney because it would be insanity to keep doing the same thing over and over again. Well TFC must be crazy then because they keep doing the same things game in game out.

The season is a write off. Bez should be looking for a new coach in the off season, and two new DPs.

Fort York Redcoat
07-08-2018, 10:21 AM
Still the V cup to play for. Glad they escaped with the point. Glad there's another match before V cup.

ag futbol
07-08-2018, 11:26 AM
Last everyone said they were great players and this was the deepest team in the league. I think someone called me out saying Zavaleta could start on any team when I suggested Vanney protected him over Edwards for family ties.

You're really not giving these guys enough credit for the role they played in our championship season. Pretty much everyone we fielded at CB did an amazing job. Week-to-week they kept opposing forwards extremely quiet with little fan fair. Is part of that spill over from Mavinga's individual brilliance, bradley's shielding, and Moor's leadership? Sure, but they still deserve credit and played well in their own right. Looking back at the expansion draft I wouldn't have done anything differently. The value of dependable (or so we thought) CB is above that of a fullback. And at LB we had plenty of cover.

Coming off a championship year I'm willing to be pretty forgiving about our shortcomings but clearly mistakes have been made. I think principally the signings we made in the off season were the wrong ones. We went around chasing luxury parts when the smart money was on the spine of the team. I'm not going to disagree that we need a new CB at this stage. All of Moor, Zavaletta, and Hagglund are struggling to keep up with the pace of the game. We need a first choice guy to stand next to Mavinga and organize the backline. The others can still be relied upon as backups. The need for another quality striker up top is obvious and I think a proven defensive midfielder to pay when Bradley is unavailable is also warranted. Fraiser is great, but it's going to be a few years before he's truly ready to start.

Management should been more aware of all this. It was obvious Moor is aging and Giovinco's effectiveness from open play has been regressing (needs a good strike partner at all times).

reggie
07-08-2018, 11:34 AM
the family ties and friendship thing have to stop,with zava and delgado they have been awful the last month or so,injuries to jozy and mavinga have been killers,they would probs have at least 6 to 9 more points with them in the lineup.

MightyDM
07-08-2018, 11:51 AM
Gio needs to move the ball faster and more often. Despite everything else, we would have had 3-4 more serious goal scoring chances but he held on far too long. Plus if he started to do that, it would open up space for him.

Also, really too bad Ricketts couldn't knock it by the CB who was hurt. SKC kept playing, so he was within his rights to, but played it far to tight. Just needed to put it down the field and he was in alone.

Very disappointed by the goals and the run of play just before that. Happy for the tactical adjustment and for Hamilton.