Jesus, I thought that was in.
Jesus, I thought that was in.
I’d say we’re the better team overall, they haven’t really looked like creating a chance whereas we’ve had one great one and a lot more pressure overall. Desperately missing a truly creative player in there. Bazunu very impressive so far in commanding his area and making good decisions. Knight some nice touches too. I think we might switch to 4-3-3 to try and create more second half.
Jeez, this is frustrating to watch. Bazunu proving his worth, and Coleman, not sure I think much of anyone else. Lots of the ball, making bad decisions with it constantly.
pretty depressing that we now have to discuss who has been the "better team" after 45 minutes against Luxembourg
Bazunu > Travers
Tippy Tappy for the sake of Tippy Tappy can get old very quick. Why not mix it up occasionally ! If you are going to be Tippy Tappy all the time then that makes it very simple for the opposition. I am not saying long ball all the time ! !
Crying out for a quality No.10. Very good first half for Bazunu, he has looked confident and assured in everything he's done. Its gitten a bit pedestrian at times and Collins playing like a flat track bully. Connolly would've been ideal for this game.
I've been impressed with Browne, but other than that, we look like we're sleeping out there. Luxembourg deserve to be one up on us at the half. You can't give away possession the way we are and get away with it.
It's poor. Luxembourg look shakey at the back. We should be piling on the pressure here to get the goal. Only did it for a spell around 35 mins. Still, it's international football and I'll take any kind of a 1-0 win.
Very hard to judge based on the opposition in fairness - Luxembourg aren't putting us under the pressure Serbia were, and it helps a keeper settle into the game. But Bazunu's done ok, one awful pass aside that nearly went out for a throw in line with the penalty area.Quote:
Originally Posted by backstothewall
But certainly Luxembourg have had the better chances, and that worries me. We've been gradually stifling them, but jays, that's a low bar. And we've been stodgy going forward, a bit like the worst Nations League games.
Whatever happens I don’t want to hear Luxembourg are a good side.
Buzunu the only positive.
Hook Collins & Stevens.
dreadful stuff. huge 45 mins for SK.
i think we'll get there but it might need a pen.
I thought Browne looked tired and sloppy at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Browne has been awful for me, his positioning and runs are ok but he’s killed a few decent passages dead with misplaced passes.I’d be either moving Knight up and Molumby on for Browne, otherwise ......maybe Jeff might not be such a bad option.....
It's a shame dan crowley isnt onboard. I know he is on the bench at the moment but so are half our lads. He would be the type of player who could open up a team like Luxembourg.... tbh even old wessi would do better in the final third today then what's been seen here so far
He had that poor corner and the wojus follow-up cross from it that almost hit our half-way line. It's only one incident from the half, but it's the one that sticks out with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
I agree. I think he’s a big part of the problem. Trying to do far too much when you just need him to pass it and move. He’s frustratingly sloppy but also most likely to get us a goal. I think 3 forward would help. Conditions are also horrible, the wind is like the Gibraltar game nearly.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Brady on to decapitate Luxembourg defenders
I'd put on Parrott for Browne and got to 3-4-3
It feels like every time we turn over the ball and have the chance to press the attack, we're passing backwards within seconds.
why are we playing so deep? it looks like we're hoping to hold on to a 0-0.
That’s an absolute sitter for Browne. Despite not playing well we’ve now fluffed two fantastic chances. Lacking even more cohesion with the half time change.
We are worried about losing the ball. The wing backs should be higher but because it’s 50/50 whether we’ll play a successful pass it means the whole team are worried about a counter.Quote:
Originally Posted by zero
That attempt by Browne to play Collins in sums up all that’s wrong with him as a player. Just a brutal decision and execution.
This is hopeless. We aren't good enough for this tippy tappy stuff.
Browne wasn't great in the middle, but he just isn't a wing back. Get Cyrus on.
Stevens needs to be hooked.
An hour in against Luxembourg at Lansdowne Road and our goalie looks on course to get the MOTM award
This is some shocking stuff on display. No cohesion at all. Robinson just took a shot from a poor angle with Robbie Brady in acres of space at the top of the box.
Yeah, not sure I can find any positive from this second half. Although another half chance there from good pressing. But Luxembourg are looking the better team now no question.
Fallen out of the game now. Letting them set e pace. Just now Robinson selfishly wastes a gift of possession in Lux box. The team looks clueless, bar the keeper.
interested to see how people will defend Kenny after this.
When you hire a pub league manager, you shouldn't be surprised when they play pub league football. Who does this guy think we are, Barcelona? Tapping the ball around the middle of the park does nothing but invite the opposition to press us into making mistakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by zero
The change of formation is suiting them more than us
We’re having a little better spell now. Desperately need to take a chance if it comes. Collins nearly turning into Ronnie Whelan for a second!
Steve Staunton had a better tactical mind for football than this clown. He puts Shane Long on about seventy-four minutes too late.
I was not expecting to see an overhead kick in this game.
Considering the opposition this is honestly one if the worst performances by an Irish team I've ever witnessed, and I'm old.
I feel sorry for Bazuna making his competitive debut surrounded by dog€h1t players like these.
The really hard thing is, I don’t think another style or manager or selection produces a lot different. It’s the same type of struggle we’ve had against lower ranked teams more or less since Robbie Keane retired. We just don’t score goals.
San Marino away.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
But in general, yeah.
But also this -
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Originally Posted by passinginterest
Yeah, the Gibraltar games under McCarthy weren't all that different really, only we managed to win them in the end. Here it looks like we're waiting for a Luxembourg error for the win.