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Mowbray
- Thread starter Balboa
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WHO WAS PHONE
Central Defender
What other team could he realistically put out?
Plenty of people have questioned him, rightly so. His pissing around with the team has caused all kinds of shit.
Randy Ostrich
Striker
Of course we can question him. We've got physical players who could've started but were overlooked.
That said, he hasn't got too many options to change it around.
That said, he hasn't got too many options to change it around.
Dexter
Striker
You’re actually suggesting playing Pritchard in CM was our best option today?
Balboa
Midfield
Are you joking? He put out a team starting three number 10s and only one out and out centre midfielder.
Watch the first goal Pritchard is 35 yards out of position for where a conventional centre mid should be.
It’s actually incredible you can’t question Mowbray for a lot on here, his tactics day were rancid
samaistonsrightfoot
Striker
He’s not won more than 5 games between Feb and end of season for the last 4 years. (4 twice and 5 twice).
Can talk about not having a forward for days but our back line has been minging for weeks now. So easy to get in behind.
Utterly minging today. I mean wtf?
Can talk about not having a forward for days but our back line has been minging for weeks now. So easy to get in behind.
Utterly minging today. I mean wtf?
Maravilla
Striker
Have been reluctant to criticise him too much during our poor runs of form without a striker as that’s been a massive failure of recruitment but he absolutely has to take the blame for today.
The most barmy team selection from a Sunderland manager since Parky set us up for a 0-0 down at Gillingham.
The most barmy team selection from a Sunderland manager since Parky set us up for a 0-0 down at Gillingham.
andysafc24
Winger
It is simply his normal February onwards collapse, happening now for the 6th season in a row.
WHO WAS PHONE
Central Defender
We've got some key injuries and we've been playing loads. When we win with similar attacking lineups he's praised and it's usually against teams like Stoke it works.
Balboa
Midfield
Usually works give some examples…. We’ve conceded 5 now mate assume none of it is his fault?
Had his best days 15 year ago
MowbrayFTW
Full Back
Haven't watched second half but I wouldn't panic sometimes teams go through rough patches one of those things. Also first half ref was abysmal so left
The Beautiful Game
Striker
Despite an awful first half we shouldn’t have been one down. Shocking refereeing.
That said from minute one today we were set up completely wrong. Pritchard and Roberts in centre mid of a 433 was utter suicide.
That said from minute one today we were set up completely wrong. Pritchard and Roberts in centre mid of a 433 was utter suicide.
Balboa
Midfield
At least you can show more nous on your phone than you can with your tactics Tony
The Rolls Royce
Striker
Hes just another Harry Redknapp/Steve Bruce. Lovely bloke, players and staff like him, but ultimately he has no tactical nouse and coasts on goodwill/the occasional momentum.
Hes a put your arm round your shoulder, "go out and impress me lads", meat and potatoes kind of a manager.
When the going gets tough he lacks answers. Never comes across as someone who can react to the situation.
Neil has had a tough time at Stoke (today aside) however he inherited a shitshow.
He is a manager who demonstrates tactical know how, the ability to effectively change a team and formation based on the opposition, as opposed to Moggas throw shit against a wall and see what sticks approach.
Hes a put your arm round your shoulder, "go out and impress me lads", meat and potatoes kind of a manager.
When the going gets tough he lacks answers. Never comes across as someone who can react to the situation.
Neil has had a tough time at Stoke (today aside) however he inherited a shitshow.
He is a manager who demonstrates tactical know how, the ability to effectively change a team and formation based on the opposition, as opposed to Moggas throw shit against a wall and see what sticks approach.
Balboa
Midfield
I don’t understand why he’s shifted Roberts from the right in the 4/5 games, it’s by far and away his most effective position
nelford_safc
Striker
This is his LJ Bolton moment. He’ll be gone before long.
Arfa Sleep
Striker
I don't think he was ever playing as a conventional CM.
