seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 1-0 down after 2 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Oh dear 0-2 5mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Half time 2-0 still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 3-1 Campbell 70 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 3-2 Wallace 72 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemgee Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Final score lost 3-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Watched a very disappointing performance yesterday with ETFC being very lucky not to have conceded at least 5 goals in the first half. We gave the ball away on far too many occasions, were ran ragged by their wingers and resorted to hitting high balls to their giant centre backs. Why do we rely so much on Kirby at set pieces when if the move breaks down, then we are immediately short of height in defence? Second half - go three down and then play the ball on the ground which resulted in us clawing back two goals and making them panic. We were found out yesterday and need to learn from the mistakes made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD Towner Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 We are simply not good enough defensively. Teams are finding it too easy to score against us and 1 or 2 are really struggling with the step up and I think on a regular basis this is being shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Cockerel Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 It's very very simple. If we don't tighten-up at the back pretty quick then there is a real risk that we will find ourselves back in Ryman 1 North next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTowner Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Watched a very disappointing performance yesterday with ETFC being very lucky not to have conceded at least 5 goals in the first half. We gave the ball away on far too many occasions, were ran ragged by their wingers and resorted to hitting high balls to their giant centre backs. Why do we rely so much on Kirby at set pieces when if the move breaks down, then we are immediately short of height in defence? Second half - go three down and then play the ball on the ground which resulted in us clawing back two goals and making them panic. We were found out yesterday and need to learn from the mistakes made. could not make game, so reading reports. 2 down in 5 mins is not a good start at any level. 3 goals against seems to be the norm this season - can't score 4 to win every game - just crazy. Sounds like a great effort in last 30 mins - but all too late. Let's hope for better things on Tuesday - we need the 3 points. Not a moan but a repeated comment - we are giving the ball away far far to many times and in my opinion need someone in front of the back line to stem the flow and pressure on the defenders. Need some changes to stay at this level. Good luck Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCold Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I have only managed a few games this season but got to see quite a few last season and the squad hasn't changed that much. My view is that we have 3 out of 4 defenders who like to be involved in our attacks when we move the ball forwards. Kirbs will look to pass from the back and then maraud forwards to link up play and hopefully provide an attacking threat (ala Lewes). Jordan as we know enjoys getting forwards as does Bard's or Jay at left back. This ultimately leaves Gio as a lone defender sometimes when we do attack and without a natural holding midfielder we get caught out time & again. I am all for an attacking mentality but the players need to take responsibility and realise we cannot continuously attack in a wave of 7/8/9 players. We did this a lot last season but the difference is many teams were inferior to us, played with less of an attacking threat so we were not as suspect to counter attacks. I have read that we seem to be caught a lot on counter attacks, this is possibly our main reason. I don't think its a case of our defence playing badly, its more to do with knowing when to attack. I've said before I'd like to see Kirbs in a holding midfield role, he has a good array of passing, can tackle and he likes to be involved in the game. This would then allow us to play with 2 centre backs who will hopefully be out & out defenders (Gio & Kendall) who don't look to get forwards and actually hold their positions when full backs attack which then will not see us get caught out on any counter attack. We don't need to go out and panic buy defenders etc as I genuinely believe we have good defenders, its just getting them to be more cautious, more aware & the same goes for our midfield, if 2 defenders are attacking it needs someone to sit in, not rocket science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnfieldTowner Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 One of the posts on the Billericay forum says it was a game of two halves on Saturday and that's about right. We started appallingly - it was actually 2-0 down in 3 minutes! - and those of us at the pre-season friendly there earlier this year were fearing the worst. Whilst, in general, I agree with a lot of the posts above, the first 2 goals on Saturday weren't caused by us attacking too much - we hadn't had time to get forward and were on the back foot immediately! Full backs on Saturday also were Kendall and White, not as naturally attacking as those referred to by StoneCold. It looked for a while like the Bishop's Stortford game all over again - we were over-powered by a much more physically strong side - as well as Chris Wild, their nos 5 and 9 were enormous and we struggled to cope with the physical challenge at times. I thought we did well to try to get a foothold in the game during this difficult period although, in truth, we should have been further behind by half time. The second half was a different story though - it took us a while to get going but once Tyler got his goal we were mostly on the front foot and were probably unlucky not to come away with a draw by the end. Adam had one golden opportunity to draw us level (after being pulled back by their defender but chose not to go down) and the keeper pulled off a good save. Yes, we're conceding too many goals and giving the ball away too easily at times but the commitment of the players in recent weeks has been immense. Saturday in particular was a difficult pitch to play on, very hard going and nowhere near flat, and after two tough games and long journeys this week, ultimately, it proved too much for us. Important now that we refocus and get some league points on the board, starting at home to Harrow on Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD Towner Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I couldnt make Saturday so dont want to comment too much but its clear as people have pointed out, we are shipping far too many goals. We tried to be more solid by playing 4 centre halfs but by the sounds of it, this still wasnt 'physical' enough to cope with Billericay. I'm also interested to see that Michael Bardle was used as a winger on Saturday? I dont particuarly see him in this position as he doesnt really 'beat a player' or get goals. However, when he plays in defence, he has a tendency to dive in. It appears SN is reluctant to play Mitch Hahn at present also? I dont want to sound too pessimistic but we certainly need some additions. Has anyone got any realistic suggestions for potential signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What's happened to Jay Siva? Player of the season last year but not even a substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTowner Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What's happened to Jay Siva? Player of the season last year but not even a substitute. Obviously not a SN favorite. Far to attack minded to be a left back - why Barber came in. Can loose possesion in mid-field - but arn't they all. My preferance - winger / forward - but we don't play that way. so We may not see much of him. Shame. Such a nice guy and would get into plenty of teams, but at what level ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Favouritism shouldn't come into the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obviously not a SN favorite. Far to attack minded to be a left back Can loose possesion in mid-field - but arn't they all. My preferance - winger / forward - but we don't play that way. Jay is often criticised for not being strong in defence. I think this is based on his lightweight appearance. If he does loose the ball he fights for it back which is bit different from the body language ofoour skipper in the first half on Saturday. That being said Jay's form, when he has played has not been up to last year's standard. As for being on the wing in that position he does not get involved but stays out wide on the touchline. He should be told to come inside around 5 yards when play is on the other flank.. I don't believe that SN would refuse to play a player because of favouritism but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Jey did a great job last year filling in when all our left backs went lame but this year his shortcomings have been cruelly exposed in that position. He doesn't really fit into the 4-3-3 system anywhere else and now that we've switched to a 4-4-2 would anyone pick him ahead of Tyler Campbell or Jonathan Hunt when both are fit? It's really straight fight between him and Michael Bardle to be first reserve for those two at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD Towner Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I think Jey's crossing and skill is far superiour to Michael Bardle's as an attacking option. Bardle gives solidarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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