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Apart from getting in no man's land as well as giving away a needless corner in the first half, yeah he did OK.
E10quence wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:53 pmAs I said earlier in the thread, Akhamrich isn't really in the game, better to have El Miz in the middle to support Gilbert and Hayden.Mistadobalina wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:50 pm It's been a poor performance tbh. Midfield set up looks well off and our pressing has been dreadful, Blackpool playing out of situations that should be risky for them. We have two of the best wingers in the league and they haven't been getting the ball in dangerous areas.
Hayden legs just aren't there as well. Can't cover nearly enough ground defensively in a two man midfield and offers little in possession.
Gilbert and Forrester have been very good at least.
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I think Kabia may well end up playing second fiddle to Scarlett - doesn't offer the movement, hold up play, nor physicality that is really needed to be sole striker.WilliamTell wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:39 pm Akhamrich and Kabia seemed way out of their depth. Kabia 1 shot, one pass and one tackle. Akhamrich 6 passes and one tackle.
Agree, but would worry he'd struggle against more physical teams. That said, if Hayden has done his hamstring, would be interested to see a midfield three of Gilbert, El Miz and Dobra.Jeremy Bentham wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:10 pm If you're going to play him, he has to play out wide, Dobra is a better bet if you're going to play someone coming central.
What exactly did Wellens add late in the game?Orientnil wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:25 pmE10quence wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:53 pmAs I said earlier in the thread, Akhamrich isn't really in the game, better to have El Miz in the middle to support Gilbert and Hayden.Mistadobalina wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:50 pm It's been a poor performance tbh. Midfield set up looks well off and our pressing has been dreadful, Blackpool playing out of situations that should be risky for them. We have two of the best wingers in the league and they haven't been getting the ball in dangerous areas.
Hayden legs just aren't there as well. Can't cover nearly enough ground defensively in a two man midfield and offers little in possession.
Gilbert and Forrester have been very good at least.
Dead right. Jusuf's patches of brilliance do not compare with El Miz's solidarity and ubiquitousness. Also, 'thought Wellens and Dobra added something late in the game. (Apols to anti- Wellens brigade).
That Wellens family chant.The Reverend wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:22 pmWhat exactly did Wellens add late in the game?Orientnil wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:25 pmE10quence wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:53 pm
As I said earlier in the thread, Akhamrich isn't really in the game, better to have El Miz in the middle to support Gilbert and Hayden.
Dead right. Jusuf's patches of brilliance do not compare with El Miz's solidarity and ubiquitousness. Also, 'thought Wellens and Dobra added something late in the game. (Apols to anti- Wellens brigade).
He pressed well tbf to him. Nothing actually on the ball but can't knock his willingness to run around a lot.The Reverend wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:22 pmWhat exactly did Wellens add late in the game?Orientnil wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:25 pmE10quence wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:53 pm
As I said earlier in the thread, Akhamrich isn't really in the game, better to have El Miz in the middle to support Gilbert and Hayden.
Dead right. Jusuf's patches of brilliance do not compare with El Miz's solidarity and ubiquitousness. Also, 'thought Wellens and Dobra added something late in the game. (Apols to anti- Wellens brigade).
I'm very pleased with the 3 points but I have to agree Blackpool did look the better side . In my opinion their number 11 , Josh Bowyer looked the best player on the pitch . Does anybody know why every time Bowyer touched the ball our fans were booing him . I'm just curious, do we have any history with this player .Also I think the way we were set up today made us harder to break down but somewhat nullified our attacking threat . We've played better this season at home and lost so all I care about is we won . Also I thought Akhamrich and Kabia looked poor today and didn't really influence the game . However I thought Dobra and Wellens looked good when they came on .Qin wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:35 pm Goodness knows how we won that. Blackpool were by a long way, the better side, playing some lovely flowing football for long periods, but as I've been saying for years, it's goals that count.
I thought we played as if we were the away side, which I thought might be deliberate, seeing as we get better results away
Gilbert was a great signing... His dead ball delivery is really good.
At the other extreme, Kabia isn't very good. He reminds me a bit of Drinan... Runs for ever, with little end result. He's good at falling over though
Three welcome points, at the end of the day
Yep me too,Jeremy Bentham wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:47 pm Is it only me who's disappointed with Hayden, I was expecting a similar impact to Gilbert, especially as he's been made captain?
He added purpose and made us look like more of an attacking threatThe Reverend wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:22 pmWhat exactly did Wellens add late in the game?Orientnil wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:25 pmE10quence wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 3:53 pm
As I said earlier in the thread, Akhamrich isn't really in the game, better to have El Miz in the middle to support Gilbert and Hayden.
Dead right. Jusuf's patches of brilliance do not compare with El Miz's solidarity and ubiquitousness. Also, 'thought Wellens and Dobra added something late in the game. (Apols to anti- Wellens brigade).
For those not at the game, Bowyer was booked for diving in the Orient penalty box in the first half, and accordingly booed every time he got the ball after that. Was indeed the best player on the pitch first half though.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 7:24 pmI'm very pleased with the 3 points but I have to agree Blackpool did look the better side . In my opinion their number 11 , Josh Bowyer looked the best player on the pitch . Does anybody know why every time Bowyer touched the ball our fans were booing him . I'm just curious, do we have any history with this player .Also I think the way we were set up today made us harder to break down but somewhat nullified our attacking threat . We've played better this season at home and lost so all I care about is we won . Also I thought Akhamrich and Kabia looked poor today and didn't really influence the game . However I thought Dobra and Wellens looked good when they came on .Qin wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:35 pm Goodness knows how we won that. Blackpool were by a long way, the better side, playing some lovely flowing football for long periods, but as I've been saying for years, it's goals that count.
I thought we played as if we were the away side, which I thought might be deliberate, seeing as we get better results away
Gilbert was a great signing... His dead ball delivery is really good.
At the other extreme, Kabia isn't very good. He reminds me a bit of Drinan... Runs for ever, with little end result. He's good at falling over though
Three welcome points, at the end of the day
No, I was at the game and the booing started before that incident.CharlieO wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 8:03 pmFor those not at the game, Bowyer was booked for diving in the Orient penalty box in the first half, and accordingly booed every time he got the ball after that. Was indeed the best player on the pitch first half though.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 7:24 pmI'm very pleased with the 3 points but I have to agree Blackpool did look the better side . In my opinion their number 11 , Josh Bowyer looked the best player on the pitch . Does anybody know why every time Bowyer touched the ball our fans were booing him . I'm just curious, do we have any history with this player .Also I think the way we were set up today made us harder to break down but somewhat nullified our attacking threat . We've played better this season at home and lost so all I care about is we won . Also I thought Akhamrich and Kabia looked poor today and didn't really influence the game . However I thought Dobra and Wellens looked good when they came on .Qin wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:35 pm Goodness knows how we won that. Blackpool were by a long way, the better side, playing some lovely flowing football for long periods, but as I've been saying for years, it's goals that count.
I thought we played as if we were the away side, which I thought might be deliberate, seeing as we get better results away
Gilbert was a great signing... His dead ball delivery is really good.
At the other extreme, Kabia isn't very good. He reminds me a bit of Drinan... Runs for ever, with little end result. He's good at falling over though
Three welcome points, at the end of the day
Wrong analysis.Top of the JES wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 4:03 pm Playing "wing backs" and two wide players in front of them does not work, it just leaves a lack of bodies and a hole in central midfield. Blackpool have put in two or three great crosses and we are surviving at the moment.
Thought Morris did ok to limit his output.CharlieO wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 8:03 pmFor those not at the game, Bowyer was booked for diving in the Orient penalty box in the first half, and accordingly booed every time he got the ball after that. Was indeed the best player on the pitch first half though.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 7:24 pmI'm very pleased with the 3 points but I have to agree Blackpool did look the better side . In my opinion their number 11 , Josh Bowyer looked the best player on the pitch . Does anybody know why every time Bowyer touched the ball our fans were booing him . I'm just curious, do we have any history with this player .Also I think the way we were set up today made us harder to break down but somewhat nullified our attacking threat . We've played better this season at home and lost so all I care about is we won . Also I thought Akhamrich and Kabia looked poor today and didn't really influence the game . However I thought Dobra and Wellens looked good when they came on .Qin wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 5:35 pm Goodness knows how we won that. Blackpool were by a long way, the better side, playing some lovely flowing football for long periods, but as I've been saying for years, it's goals that count.
I thought we played as if we were the away side, which I thought might be deliberate, seeing as we get better results away
Gilbert was a great signing... His dead ball delivery is really good.
At the other extreme, Kabia isn't very good. He reminds me a bit of Drinan... Runs for ever, with little end result. He's good at falling over though
Three welcome points, at the end of the day
