I think your comment about the back line was spot on. One thing that strikes me is that as much as Woodman seems to like experience, we have a lot of very young players in our back line. Woodman talked in his post match interview about us lacking a bit of the know how needed to see games out at this level, and I think the stats reflect that.
At the time of writing, we have gone into added time with a 1 goal lead seven times (including yesterday's game at MK Dons). On three of those occasions, we have surrendered the lead. So with 2/3 of a seasons worth of "data", a 1 goal lead at the start of added time gives us less than a 60% chance of coming away with all three points.
It seems to me that we could really do with a no nonsense, experienced FL defender in the summer. With two centre halfs finishing their loans, and Webster probably (and sadly) in his last season as a regular first team contender, we effectively have three "vacancies" in that department. Perhaps the most important signing we can make in the summer is a central defender in the 28-32 age range with 250+ L1/L2 games under their belt. That would hopefully make the issues that have plagued us this season become less of an issue in the next campaign.
A goal and assist along with the pressing and hold up play would be a lot better than a 7 in my opinion. Especially considering he's had no service for 4 games before that
I think your comment about the back line was spot on. One thing that strikes me is that as much as Woodman seems to like experience, we have a lot of very young players in our back line. Woodman talked in his post match interview about us lacking a bit of the know how needed to see games out at this level, and I think the stats reflect that.
At the time of writing, we have gone into added time with a 1 goal lead seven times (including yesterday's game at MK Dons). On three of those occasions, we have surrendered the lead. So with 2/3 of a seasons worth of "data", a 1 goal lead at the start of added time gives us less than a 60% chance of coming away with all three points.
It seems to me that we could really do with a no nonsense, experienced FL defender in the summer. With two centre halfs finishing their loans, and Webster probably (and sadly) in his last season as a regular first team contender, we effectively have three "vacancies" in that department. Perhaps the most important signing we can make in the summer is a central defender in the 28-32 age range with 250+ L1/L2 games under their belt. That would hopefully make the issues that have plagued us this season become less of an issue in the next campaign.
A goal and assist for cheek against a very experienced back line and yet no comment of him and rated a 7?
I didnt want to write war and peace. All ratings are subjective.
A goal and assist along with the pressing and hold up play would be a lot better than a 7 in my opinion. Especially considering he's had no service for 4 games before that
I agree but I decided to factor in the 3 goal collapse to take marks off everyone
Fair enough