BFTG - Blackpool (A)

[CountryRoyal]

Absolutely abysmal. Pathetic performance from the gutless twats. Really surprised and disappointed with that and it’s so below the level we are capable of. What is it with these players?

Ince needs to take huge blame for this, how has he not made the change earlier? How did Ince stay on the pitch? The selection confused me, was Holmes injured? Why move Rino to RB where he won’t be as effective, after being so influential in the Birmingham win. Why move Yids to LB where he’s looked so poor prior (though admittedly was probably the best of the bunch today). Midfield was atrocious, TDB was useless, ditto DD. Defence not even League One standard performances, Tmac and Morro crap. Swift deserved to be hooked at half time, a couple of decent bits of quality but by and large awful. Slowed things down way too much, doesn’t know when to shoot, indecisive. Southwood showing why he was dropped, one good save (straight at him) but was poor at commanding his box.

I lost count how many times we fcuked up decent opportunities, ignored runs, poor passes, being too indecisive. Our decision making as a team is laughably bad. Attitude today sucked, lack of urgency and lack of fight.

Only positive is Ejaria looked promising. Lots of work to do.

[skipper]

Capitulated again didn't we? Two late goals. Are we just knackered?

Not trying to make excuses, but Rhino played at right back.

[Zip]

Absolutely abysmal. Pathetic performance from the gutless twats. Really surprised and disappointed with that and it’s so below the level we are capable of. What is it with these players?

Ince needs to take huge blame for this, how has he not made the change earlier? How did Ince stay on the pitch? The selection confused me, was Holmes injured? Why move Rino to RB where he won’t be as effective, after being so influential in the Birmingham win. Why move Yids to LB where he’s looked so poor prior (though admittedly was probably the best of the bunch today). Midfield was atrocious, TDB was useless, ditto DD. Defence not even League One standard performances, Tmac and Morro crap. Swift deserved to be hooked at half time, a couple of decent bits of quality but by and large awful. Slowed things down way too much, doesn’t know when to shoot, indecisive. Southwood showing why he was dropped, one good save (straight at him) but was poor at commanding his box.

I lost count how many times we fcuked up decent opportunities, ignored runs, poor passes, being too indecisive. Our decision making as a team is laughably bad. Attitude today sucked, lack of urgency and lack of fight.

Only positive is Ejaria looked promising. Lots of work to do.

We have only had two senior fullbacks all season yet our recent focus has been on signing two wingers, It’s as if we want to be relegated.
So with Rahman and Holmes out Ince had no choice than to play Rino at right back.
I suppose he could have brought in Abrefa.

As for T Ince he has been poor and I worry he will be preferred to the likes of Meite and Ejaria going forward.

[Kitsondinho]

We were decent in spells, had a few chances of our own…and certainly at 1-1 and 2-1, the game was very much in the balance…but our usual defensive frailties allowed them to score two cheap ones to round off the hammering. In truth, it did flatter Blackpool…BUT somehow it needs to stop happening. Our complete inability to defend is going to see us relegated.

On another note, Over the last few games I was very critical of Hein for flapping at crosses and poor kicking, just giving the ball straight back to the opposition. Well, Southwood did exactly the same thing today. Furthermore, at least two of the goals were on him…and he didn’t cover himself in glory for the others. Just like the defence needs to step up, so does he!

[karbota]

Capitulated again didn't we? Two late goals. Are we just knackered?

Not trying to make excuses, but Rhino played at right back.

A laughable comment.

[Millsy]

Can't disagree with much of that.

I'm all up for PInce to take the job permanently but he's going to have to do an awful lot better kicking the guys into shape than that.

Let's see what a full week on the training ground does. Good luck to them they'll need it!

And I bloody hope Dai is putting feelers out for a manager in case. Took him so long to get rid of Pauno, we don't want to be 6 games in and he starts thinking about calling players' parents for help.

[CountryRoyal]

Hell to the no for Ince permenant. Left the subs about 20 minutes too late and even then took off the wrong player. No idea how Ince Jr stayed on the pi… oh wait nvm.

[CountryRoyal]

Absolutely abysmal. Pathetic performance from the gutless twats. Really surprised and disappointed with that and it’s so below the level we are capable of. What is it with these players?

Ince needs to take huge blame for this, how has he not made the change earlier? How did Ince stay on the pitch? The selection confused me, was Holmes injured? Why move Rino to RB where he won’t be as effective, after being so influential in the Birmingham win. Why move Yids to LB where he’s looked so poor prior (though admittedly was probably the best of the bunch today). Midfield was atrocious, TDB was useless, ditto DD. Defence not even League One standard performances, Tmac and Morro crap. Swift deserved to be hooked at half time, a couple of decent bits of quality but by and large awful. Slowed things down way too much, doesn’t know when to shoot, indecisive. Southwood showing why he was dropped, one good save (straight at him) but was poor at commanding his box.

I lost count how many times we fcuked up decent opportunities, ignored runs, poor passes, being too indecisive. Our decision making as a team is laughably bad. Attitude today sucked, lack of urgency and lack of fight.

Only positive is Ejaria looked promising. Lots of work to do.

We have only had two senior fullbacks all season yet our recent focus has been on signing two wingers, It’s as if we want to be relegated.
So with Rahman and Holmes out Ince had no choice than to play Rino at right back.
I suppose he could have brought in Abrefa.

As for T Ince he has been poor and I worry he will be preferred to the likes of Meite and Ejaria going forward.

It’s absolutely mind-boggling.

[Royal_jimmy]

The first 2 goals we conceded were embarrassing. Really really poor. Blackpool were ok, nothing special but turned us over easily

[Kitsondinho]

The first 2 goals we conceded were embarrassing. Really really poor. Blackpool were ok, nothing special but turned us over easily

And how many times have we said that this season….we are just so easy to get at.

[Cripple Creek]

As someone unable to attend matches, genuine thanks to CountyRoyal for a really heartfelt and interesting report from a clearly deeply frustrated fan. But, blimey, while I believe him/her I didn't realise we are that atrocious.

[Snowflake Royal]

The scoreline definitely flattered pool. 2-1 was about right, 3-1 ok. 4-1 just doesn’t reflect the balance of play.

Most of the game we were one good moment from getting points.

[Once upon a time .]

I can only comment on the highlights shown on Sky .
First 2 goals , headers within 4 yards of goal line . Weak goalkeeping , this is his area . Third goal , where were the defenders , nowhere near the attacker who has a direct path to goal , why isn’t he marked , when two of them get to him , they challenge like bloody schoolgirls ! Fourth goal , more schoolgirl defending , no strength of purpose in our box .
Whenever Southwood is in goal he is going to be pressured and bullied by attackers , this is a major problem .

[Kitsondinho]

The scoreline definitely flattered pool. 2-1 was about right, 3-1 ok. 4-1 just doesn’t reflect the balance of play.

Most of the game we were one good moment from getting points.

This. At 2-1, even the Blackpool boss has said they looked shakey until the third. We had enough decent chances to grab a goal during that period. Sadly, comedy defending (and keeping) let us down yet again.

[Sutekh]

Absolutely abysmal. Pathetic performance from the gutless twats. Really surprised and disappointed with that and it’s so below the level we are capable of. What is it with these players?

Ince needs to take huge blame for this, how has he not made the change earlier? How did Ince stay on the pitch? The selection confused me, was Holmes injured? Why move Rino to RB where he won’t be as effective, after being so influential in the Birmingham win. Why move Yids to LB where he’s looked so poor prior (though admittedly was probably the best of the bunch today). Midfield was atrocious, TDB was useless, ditto DD. Defence not even League One standard performances, Tmac and Morro crap. Swift deserved to be hooked at half time, a couple of decent bits of quality but by and large awful. Slowed things down way too much, doesn’t know when to shoot, indecisive. Southwood showing why he was dropped, one good save (straight at him) but was poor at commanding his box.

I lost count how many times we fcuked up decent opportunities, ignored runs, poor passes, being too indecisive. Our decision making as a team is laughably bad. Attitude today sucked, lack of urgency and lack of fight.

Only positive is Ejaria looked promising. Lots of work to do.

We have only had two senior fullbacks all season yet our recent focus has been on signing two wingers, It’s as if we want to be relegated.
So with Rahman and Holmes out Ince had no choice than to play Rino at right back.
I suppose he could have brought in Abrefa.

As for T Ince he has been poor and I worry he will be preferred to the likes of Meite and Ejaria going forward.

I’m presuming Ashcroft and Bristow are also injured? Given that would agree that PInce pretty much had the defence chosen for him with the only other option being Abrefa into central defence allowing McIntyre to cover left back and then Yiadom and Rinomhota moving to their regular positions - and how many of us would have done that?

[Zip]

I can only comment on the highlights shown on Sky .
First 2 goals , headers within 4 yards of goal line . Weak goalkeeping , this is his area . Third goal , where were the defenders , nowhere near the attacker who has a direct path to goal , why isn’t he marked , when two of them get to him , they challenge like bloody schoolgirls ! Fourth goal , more schoolgirl defending , no strength of purpose in our box .
Whenever Southwood is in goal he is going to be pressured and bullied by attackers , this is a major problem .

Southwood seemed to be caught in two minds for the first and ended up in no man’s land. He has to take some responsibility for that but the marking was non existent.
For the second surely Morrison is mainly culpable. What on earth was he doing not jumping? Our centre backs have all been dismal this season bar Dann who has been at best average.

[windermereROYAL]

Why am I the only one that thought the second goal was a foul? Morrison could not jump because the guy was climbing all over him and holding him down.

[Zip]

Why am I the only one that thought the second goal was a foul? Morrison could jump because the guy was climbing all over him and holding him down.

It may well have been a foul but Morrison didn’t appeal. He has to be much stronger there though.

[Once upon a time .]

The second goal was headed in 3 yards from the goal line , the keeper can use his hands and can outreach any defender or attacker , Southwood is standing on his line , he must be commanding this area , he actually finishes behind the line , in the net . He must boss this area .
Admittedly our defenders should command their own box ( Sonko , style ) but I’ve not seen that for a few seasons . That close to goal is the keepers .

[Hound]

Why am I the only one that thought the second goal was a foul? Morrison could jump because the guy was climbing all over him and holding him down.

It may well have been a foul but Morrison didn’t appeal. He has to be much stronger there though.

I’ve only watched it once but it looked like he was climbed all over. We are too nice sometimes - should have been all over the ref after that - like the kiddy second goal in the cup