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threesixty wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 13:59 The thing that bothers me is the game management. Are we better defensively or is it that we don’t commit to attacking anyone until the second half of games?

in the last few games he’s put on fulkrug and switched to something more offensive and we’ve looked like a different team. 
To the point where you say “why didn’t you do it in the 1st half?”

are we saying we can’t go toe to toe with sides and can only have a go when they are tired or decide to sit back a bit? 

That’s worrying me. Because if I’m honest, going into next season I can’t see any clear patterns of play that get us goals. That’s what he should be working on. If we do have anything it’s when fullkrug is on the pitch. And the fact he can’t play a full 90 is kind of killing us. 

Defence is important, but in my opinion, especially in this league, knowing how to score is far more important than knowing how to defend. If you always have a goal threat, teams cannot play high lines against you. So attack is the best form of defence. 

potter seems like he wants to be a 1-0 team. Which is very Moyes like in a weird way. 
not sure that’s a good idea. 

 

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 11:18

Cerveza Para Mi" wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 11:07 Agree 100%. That's 3 games now where we've looked a much better side when Fullkrug has come on. Couldn't believe he only got a few minutes on Sunday.  And I don't see why Soler was taken off. Imo JWP was his usual ineffective self.

 
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Cerveza Para Mi" wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 11:07 Agree 100%. That's 3 games now where we've looked a much better side when Fullkrug has come on. Couldn't believe he only got a few minutes on Sunday.  And I don't see why Soler was taken off. Imo JWP was his usual ineffective self.

 
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scott_d wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 08:20 Really needs to sort the starting line-up out. Or is it the attitude? 

Not being too negative too early but there are definitely some Moyes'isms creeping in to his selection.  

Just 10 minutes for Fullkrug to make an impact even though he's played 2 x 45mins recently and looked eager and effective.  He should have started IMO.



 

Ron Eff" wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 21:01

I don’t disagree that he doesn’t help himself, but would just ask what you think would be given if that was Salah?

wils wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 20:45 I agree with many of the comments about this being a good performance. Scarles had his work cut out and I hope he learns from it rather than dwells on it. And I agree with the comment about Potter frequently setting up poorly but adjusting well and that he is quick to do so and effective when he does. 

But I am surprised about so many being with Paq on him going down from the push. He was great today and got great balls through to Bowen. But it looked to me that he dived (doesn’t he always). Well intentioned maybe, but in my view it was stupid place to risk that and directly led to the corner from which they scored. 

Dick Shaftsbury" wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 18:02

Percy Dalton" wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 17:03 As well as we played in the second half possession wise we never really looked like scoring.

 

What are you talking about. Fullkrug hit the bar and Bowen was clean through on goal and should have put it away. They were clear-cut scoring chances. 

WHUDeano wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 17:00 I really enjoyed the game today, was a good watch and on another day we could have scored 4. 

I struggle to give Potter credit though, I feel like his mistakes cost us the win rather than his decisions making us competitive. 

- His subs were poor both in timing and application. 
- Starting Scarles against Salah was criminal, more so with Kilman behind him. Could have destroyed a promising players career before its begun. 
- The late deployment of Fullkrug made no sense given the times the ball made the 6 yard box with no one there. 
- taking off Soler was harsh as he was very lively and despite not being worth the money it takes to sign him, he’s a lovely little player. 
- why on earth can’t they get Todibo fit? He looks like he spends half the week eating McDonald’s for dinner, 

- From a positive sense, after screaming for Scarles to be changed in the first half hour, I accept it was the right thing to do to keep him on an hour. He did better and Salah tired. But he still should not have started. 

- Bowen and Kudus were busy, Kudus quite obviously trying to showcase useless skills at inappropriate times to push for a move this summer, he can go with my blessings if we get £60m or more. 

- Paq played well, frustrating but he was good. He can also go if we get £50m or more.

- JWP slows us down with his sideways passing and makes Noble look like a world beater, but he is tidy. He can go if we get a bid of £10m or more.

- Guilherme looks raw but very lively. He must be kept and prioritised to start in his natural position. 

- Fullkrug ideal to stay on next season, he’ll become a fan favourite and doesn’t need pace so we’ll get a good 2-3 seasons from him of 10+ goals a year if he stays fit. 

We all know the weaknesses of Areola, Mavros & Kilman. 

AWB decent as always. 

wasn’t meaning for this to go so long so will
sign off here.

In conclusion though, sell everyone apart from Todibo (get him off the Big Macs), AWB & Bowen (and the young lads Guilherme, Scarles, Potts, Earthy etc), and replace with 10-12 great players and we’ll be back in top 6 next season easy!  









 

Eerie Decent" wrote: ↑13 Apr 2025, 19:01 'Improved second half and was unlucky'

I reckon you'll be able to copy and paste the above on every match thread of Potter's entire reign.