nicko31
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I'd rather they weren't highlighted TBH
[Albion] How the hell have we only conceded one goal?
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Only 5?
But Barco has gone!
Fair point, well made
at least not 'better than us'
I thought Manure was a litmus test, they're on a par I suppose.
Arse were lucky V Vile-a but should prove a cut above our current best.
Crawley Dingo
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- Mar 31, 2022
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Other teams haven't worked out FH's style and tactics yet. I trust Fabian because Tony Bloom does and I trust Bloom 100%
Iggle Piggle
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- Sep 3, 2010
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I hate the way we let play continue when players are so far offside anyone can see it. That Everton offside, however, changed the game to an extent. The deflation on McNeils face and the crowd that they couldn't even score an open goal was the beginning of the end of that game.
Agree with the OP. We've been a bit lucky to concede just the one. Rank bad finishing by Everton, Zirkzee's knee, Crawley being pub and Man united having no forwards and one that is always offside have all contributed. Arsenal won't be so profligate.
ClemFandango
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- Oct 2, 2023
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Yep, correct, that was misleading editing on MoTD
Dave the hatosaurus
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You see, this is what gets to me. Everyone understands that they must keep flag down when the decision is a very close one but it seems to me they are letting more and more obvious calls (such as the one you are highlighting) go on. It seems as if they are so petrified of making a wrong call that they are not making any at all!
This also is spilling over to their other roles, already this season i have seen several linesmen keep their arms down when a ball has gone over the sideline and wait until the ref signals before rapidly agreeing with him. Also fouls are occurring almost right in front of them and they still do not flag. Soon their only role will be to step on the pitch and see if the edge of a ball is over the quadrant at corner kicks!
The Albion faithful had their own back on the one in front of the west stand last night when after missing several calls due to poor positioning they gave him a round of applause and ironic cheers when he finally put his flag up.
In answer to the OP. There has been quite a bit of luck which is why FH has been happy albeit with some criticism of our games so far. Luck and of course planning, he has stated on a few occasions now that a clean sheet is so important.
BiSeagull
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- Aug 28, 2024
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We’ve got lucky sure but i think it’s important to remember we have 2 very good and 2 solid CBs, 2 top level keepers and loads of quick fullbacks who’ve been able to get back into position when the opposition counter. A lot of high risk De Zerbi ball had us thinking the defence wasn’t good but his tactics led to there constantly being overloads on our defenders.
We do have a good, above average defence.