Next 3 games against current top 3.

[lewesroyal]

Welcome Newbie.

Apologies for the next few posts.

[Maneki Neko]

Have just stumbled on this site (hope I haven't damaged it) and just wanted to say that, but for a decent striker, RFC could go all the way this season. The Stam revolution really seems to be working. The squad appears to have been re-invented, mixing good existing players with inspired incomers, the whole team, new and old, seem to have bought into Stam's vision and each performance and result seems to prove that the whole package is starting to work.

Huddersfield will be a good test but they definately ain't unbeatable. Brighton, Brentford also over the next few matches.

If a striker can somehow evolve from the current squad, or if a real prospect comes in in the January window, RFC can definately be contenders.

This is my first football post, I chose RFC years ago after a fan convinced me but I rarely get to visit due to distance and commitments. I have been to the Madstad, but most of my support is, unfortunately second-hand. I envy you guys and girls who can watch all of the games.

alright, new person.


whats your name about?

[Forbushman]

Seemingly unknown Marvel Superhero whose immense talent was to make Office furniture and paperclips do his bidding.

[maffff]

I assumed you were the South-Klein of Forbury Gardens.

[John Smith]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

[linkenholtroyal]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

Samuel he just needs the game time. I truly believe he is the answer and even if we dont sign anyone in January. I think rakkels has the potential to be a 10-15 striker when back from injury.

[linkenholtroyal]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

Samuel he just needs the game time. I truly believe he is the answer and even if we dont sign anyone in January. I think rakkels has the potential to be a 10-15 striker when back from injury.

[Davezk]

I thought Forbushman had something to do with Andy Bernal.

[oh_ROAR]

Can't fault Rakkels' work rate but I don't see him ever scoring 10< goals, but I'd love to be proved wrong. Haven't seen much of Samuel however it must be a matter of time before he gets a run, unfortunate to come off early on Tuesday but needs must

[Forbushman]

There's a lot on the next two games.

Home to Huddersfield, us with injuries and suspensions, win this and we can really start to dream. Given other results, the worst we could be is 3pts from the top.

Lose and we're mid-table with an away match against a top team.

Win both and, given other results, we could even be top or in the promotion positions.

Believe.

[Royal Ginger]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

From the way they're playing I think the reliance on the midfield is ok. Kermorgant is playing as the hold-up/flick on guy rather than a striker's striker, and the system allows a couple of high playing midfielders. To critique it I'd say we're a bit reliant on Swift's pearlers and not getting enough 'standard' goals. The wingers need to be getting into better shooting positions for that.

[leon]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

From the way they're playing I think the reliance on the midfield is ok. Kermorgant is playing as the hold-up/flick on guy rather than a striker's striker, and the system allows a couple of high playing midfielders. To critique it I'd say we're a bit reliant on Swift's pearlers and not getting enough 'standard' goals. The wingers need to be getting into better shooting positions for that.

Getting on Kermorgants knock downs might help us score some goals.

[CountryRoyal]

Just going to be a bit cynical here briefly - how long can we rely on Swift and other midfielders to get the goals? Whilst we've picked up some good results lately and the new system appears to beginning to take effect, we are still crying out for a frontman to stick it in the old onion bag.

Thoughts...?

From the way they're playing I think the reliance on the midfield is ok. Kermorgant is playing as the hold-up/flick on guy rather than a striker's striker, and the system allows a couple of high playing midfielders. To critique it I'd say we're a bit reliant on Swift's pearlers and not getting enough 'standard' goals. The wingers need to be getting into better shooting positions for that.

At first it was "how long can we rely on set pieces" now it's "how long can we rely on goals from midfielders".

The goal posts are changing which is good. We are building from the bak and gradually implementing and improving different aspects of our game.

I'm now much more confident that in time we will see that include attacking play in the opposition third. I'm definitely optimistic. Who knows, a bad performance and result tomorrow and the last week could be forgotten just like that.

I'm not going to get ahead of myself one way or another but we've already shown that we can play to a level that exceeded our initial expections and long may it continue.

[West Stand Man]

Can't fault Rakkels' work rate but I don't see him ever scoring 10< goals, but I'd love to be proved wrong. Haven't seen much of Samuel however it must be a matter of time before he gets a run, unfortunate to come off early on Tuesday but needs must

I had to look at this a couple of times to fully grip what isn't quite right!

Then I expanded your mathematical bit and I knew! Although you have the 'arrow' the right way round it is wrongly positioned. What you meant to say, I think, was

"don't see him ever scoring >10 goals". ie "don't ever see him scoring more than 10 goals"

Not

"don't see him ever scoring 10 less than goals" which is what you have written.

Phew, I feel better for getting that off my chest!

[Forbushman]

Billiant win against the top team, although less than convincing. Having said that, We've already played 6 of the top 8 teams and are in 4th with another top-ten team (Brentford) to play on tuesday. With injured and suspended players slowly coming back, after tuesday, we have a succession of games against lower teams through October. This 'dysfuntional' RFC team, with a new Manager, new players and a new way of playing, without the vast resources of some other teams AND lacking an obvious goal-scoring forward, could be top by Xmas.

Long live the Underdogs!