Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Robin.Hood said: Adam has passed it lol. Only thing been said spot on is he does like a yellow card every game. I'm sure the point in Adam was we build around him. Obviously when you have an idiot in charge this hasn't happened and why our midfield has been a shambles just like the rest of the team for the majority of the season. Correct. McPake is the problem. Not Charlie Adam. Edited April 3, 2021 by Bigmouth Strikes Again 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Robin.Hood said: Basically what Mr Alli has said. You play Mullen over Cummings.... if we expected goals today we all know this was never going to the case. No surprise regarding the lack of shots on target I can't remember us creating too many chances that Cummings would have been able to take advantage of tbf. Mullen didn't disgrace himself today. ETA: Although, you're spot on. The tactics McPake deployed throughout the game were bizarre and counter productive. Edited April 3, 2021 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Robin.Hood said: Basically what Mr Alli has said. You play Mullen over Cummings.... if we expected goals today we all know this was never going to be the case. No surprise regarding the lack of shots on target Cummings is obviously injured. Anyone who things otherwise is miles off it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 23 minutes ago, johnnydun said: 100% this. He isn't there for his running or defensive duties, he is there to create and organise on the pitch. How many times does he give the ball away though. For every decent bit of play he has give the it away 5 or 6 times previously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, RossDee01 said: Cummings is obviously injured. Anyone who things otherwise is miles off it. Why even risk him and bring him on for last little bit ? Especially if we managed to nick a goal ( yeah okay we probably had no chance of this ) and this went onto extra time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipei Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I’d recommend watching Adam when he has the ball, he completes less than a third of his passes I’d guess. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, RossDee01 said: How many times does he give the ball away though. You could say the same about McDaid, Anderson today, Mullen, McGowan.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, Robin.Hood said: Why even risk him and bring him on for last little bit ? Especially if we managed to nick a goal ( yeah okay we probably had no chance of this ) and this went onto extra time Because he’s obviously carrying a knock which meant he couldn’t play the full 90 but could come on if needed which is what happened. He’s not been dropped ffs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, RossDee01 said: How many times does he give the ball away though. For every decent bit of play he has give the it away 5 or 6 times previously. It's like your talking about McGowan also. For every little turn he decides to do or every misplaced pass we are either in trouble or concede a goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, johnnydun said: You could say the same about McDaid, Anderson today, Mullen, McGowan.... Yes but at least they can run about when it’s not going well, Adam can’t do that. We play with 10 men when the other team has the ball. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, Robin.Hood said: It's like your talking about McGowan also. For every little turn he decides to do or every misplaced pass we are either in trouble or concede a goal. See above 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, RossDee01 said: Because he’s obviously carrying a knock which meant he couldn’t play the full 90 but could come on if needed which is what happened. He’s not been dropped ffs. So a Mcpake masterclass with his tactics again today by playing Mullen uptop on his own as we get 1 shot on target all game ... and that wasn't from anyone else bar a missed penalty.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 You can’t play 442 with Adam in the team. Cummings was dropped to allow Byrne to play so Adam could be accommodated. Playing 1 up front means Mullen. The starting formation makes perfect sense when you try to build a team around Charlie Adam. I get he’s lost his mother and had COVID - he has all my sympathies but if he’s not mentally or physically fit he shouldn’t be playing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewing Taffies Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Today was another example of poor management. A good manager and we win this game and would still be pushing Hearts close. Get McPake to f**k. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Robin.Hood said: So a Mcpake masterclass with his tactics again today by playing Mullen uptop on his own as we get 1 shot on target all game ... and that wasn't from anyone else bar a missed penalty.. Wit? Where on earth have you plucked that from my post? Fucking hell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, RossDee01 said: Yes but at least they can run about when it’s not going well, Adam can’t do that. We play with 10 men when the other team has the ball. Sorry, not having it. Yes, he doesn't track back very well, but in general his positional intelligence means he doesn't have to sprint to get to areas because he is already there. Otherwise games would just pass him by, but they don't, he is always at the centre of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, RossDee01 said: Cummings is obviously injured. Anyone who things otherwise is miles off it. You are remembering that McPake is our manager? Absolutely any line up and formation is possible with him in charge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Fifespud said: .Playing 1 up front means Mullen. The starting formation makes perfect sense when you try to build a team around Charlie Adam. That is awful to read. Mullen to lead our line? I know it's tough shit right now but you can't play him on his own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossDee01 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, johnnydun said: Sorry, not having it. Yes, he doesn't track back very well, but in general his positional intelligence means he doesn't have to sprint to get to areas because he is already there. Otherwise games would just pass him by, but they don't, he is always at the centre of them. Fair enough but you just have to look at the results since January of the games where he’s been in the team vs when he hasn’t. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Shadow Play said: You are remembering that McPake is our manager? Absolutely any line up and formation is possible with him in charge. I've maybe missed it but has there been anything said regarding Cummings being injured? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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