Dispelling the myths: Why these common-held fan opinions are not accurate

 

The Cian Bolger sub made no sense

 

Courtesy Graham Burrell

‘We need to win, not defend,’ ‘He’s lost it.’ Definite comments I heard when Cian Bolger came on against Exeter.

I didn’t comment too much myself, I try not to at a game. There’s a real pressure and passion about football that affects the ability to think clearly and to articulate with any sense of reason. I was baffled, but when I saw the resulting game plan, it made sense.

Bolger has been unlucky, dropped not because he’s been bad, but because we want to accommodate Bozzy and Shackell without losing legs in the midfield. He has a big role to play for us, but perhaps not right now.

That said, what good would a winger have been in the dying minutes? Jordan Roberts may well ‘get at them’ down the flanks, but not if he’s stood out there like a lemon while the ball is being pumped from left to right into Rheady.

We have to acknowledge that sometimes, the manager knows best. 

8 Comments

  1. Good article probably your best of Feb 2019!
    Just disagree on the Akinde and Rhead partnership at home. Sides are just sitting in especially the poorer sides. It may be something to try at the start of games at home or for a longer period before Akinde tires.
    You have missed Frecklington just passes it back.sideways (see side to side passing) or Rhead is better than Akinde (although you have covered that one extensively)

  2. Vast majority of supporters know little about the tactical side of the game, myself included. Danny does through his press conferences try to explain as he did today what the plan was but on the day were not able to execute effectively. Part of the game is that fans have a view… its part of the interest. Danny need not and should not listen to any of it because he is far more qualified. A draw at home to 5th place team should not be a surprise… if and when we are promoted… fans need to get a grip. Losing 4 in 34 games is not the norm! It will be much tougher next season!

  3. I don’t mind them passing it across the back, but often it is too pedestrian and predictable. We need to vary it, in my opinion. Other than that, I’m with you.

  4. Of course it should be made clear that it is only your opinion that these common held fan opinions are not accurate. In fairness I agree with large parts of what you have put. Glad you chose not to tackle the ‘Tom Pett isn’t a winger’ one……… he isn’t. Gilkes’ distribution (as per comment above) was awful and with regards to the Bolger sub, no issue per se other than it was used to put Bostwick virtually up front, which I found slightly strange. That said, when it works like it did and we score a 96th minute equaliser then who can argue?

  5. Well I watched the Exeter match, read this article and then watched the highlights twice. I am afraid there were mistakes made by a number of people in the Imps games and I guess Danny will be acknowldging them in the dressing room if not in the interview. Gilks had a poor game – the goal should have been a straight forward catch and the distribution was poor. Several players were below par and were lacking in normal skills. Exeter were a better team and there seemed to be no tactic which worked in this respect, except Rhead and route 1 at the end, which often does work but has a limited life if we are to go further up the leagues. Finally, it would be better if the management could keep calm during the course of the game – their enthusiasm and success is what we are all enjoying – great – no complaints – but making good decisions is must easier when you keep calm!

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