tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post6125182025344759168..comments2024-01-19T03:07:26.074+00:00Comments on Forest Boffin: Heroes & Villains: Goals conceded so farForest Boffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12214976784951024728noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post-2333148185360856592013-09-15T16:22:56.581+01:002013-09-15T16:22:56.581+01:00I didn't see the game, but from what I've ...I didn't see the game, but from what I've read Moussi didn't cover himself in glory. Maybe Billy should have listened to you!<br /><br />RE Forest discipline: both goals conceded on Saturday were the direct result of fouls. So looking at the 5 league goals conceded so far, 4 have been from free kicks or penalties. Forest look good at the back from what I've seen and heard, but if you give away penalties and free kicks around the box, you're always going to concede. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post-25964117716571681742013-09-15T09:48:19.397+01:002013-09-15T09:48:19.397+01:00I was proved right about Billy wanting a creative ...I was proved right about Billy wanting a creative DM at the Barnsley game eh? Oh wait Moussi...Nope! I really do think he does want a more forward thinking DM (like Leadbitter), but playing Moussi was a means to an end against Barnsley I think. Sort it out Billy you're making me look like I don't know what I'm on about!<br /><br />Re dirty teams, I'm not looked at all the other teams stats yet, but FYI I know we were THE DIRTIEST team in the league after Billy arrived last season, and we've continued that - we're still giving away far more free-kicks that the average, and I'm 99% sure we actually give away the most free-kicks. Will we acquire a reputation? Yes I think we will.Forest Boffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214976784951024728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post-58395965238585660042013-09-11T22:00:49.936+01:002013-09-11T22:00:49.936+01:00I think that whats sets Forest under Davis apart f...I think that whats sets Forest under Davis apart from other 'dirty' teams is that they still play attractive attacking football, not route one Pulis-ball, which as a fan is great. I suppose a problem could be that if we establish a reputation as a dirty team, then opponents can play up to it like Guardiola's Barca used to against Madrid. Also should we ever reach the Prem, being dirty could be an issue. Though we probably don't have to worry about that for a while.<br /><br /> Interesting point about Billy not wanting a traditional DM. Most people seem to think his after another MacKenna. If Lansbury plays there we should get a look at either Paterson or Abdoun on the right. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post-13107602889414040992013-09-11T09:20:47.230+01:002013-09-11T09:20:47.230+01:00Thanks pal.
As a purist, I'm not impressed wi...Thanks pal.<br /><br />As a purist, I'm not impressed with dirty teams. I was always an idealist and never liked it (how Chelsea play under JM for example), but as I'm getting older I think it's getting knocked out of me! And I can prove that there is a direct correlation between being dirty and being successful in this division. It's beneficial on so many levels - aside from the obvious effects of bullying teams off the ball it has seemed to get the fans riled up as well getting them behind us, it makes the opposition lose their cool and get men sent off, it improves our positioning if our players are relishing a scrap - it seems in this league much of the battle is physical.<br /><br />Of course though, we'll pick up yellow cards and miss players through suspension, and as I allude to above we'll lose goals from set pieces. Statistically though, being dirty has still paid off - I'm 100% convinced Billy has recognised this and it's deliberate. It's a battle out there, why be nice and lose? But it will be interesting to see what effect suspensions have on us, I'd not considered it and will keep my eye on it in the future thanks.<br /><br />I'm thinking Billy wants a creative, decisive player in the DM, I don't think he wants a traditional DM at all - Grant Leadbitter certainly isn't one. He wants someone to act as a Launchpad for his attacks, while still having the energy to defend. I think this will be Lansbury for a while.<br /><br />Thanks again, makes it worthwhile.Forest Boffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214976784951024728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884362886076937118.post-10888226473249685652013-09-10T21:57:19.371+01:002013-09-10T21:57:19.371+01:00You seem pretty impressed with Billy's robust ...You seem pretty impressed with Billy's robust approach, but we've been picking up a fair few yellow cards which will lead to suspensions. We have a big enough squad to cope, but won't look so solid if we have to play the likes of Collins or Mousi.<br /><br />Also, with regards Guedioura leaving, what do you reckon about putting Cohen in the centre, and bringing in Halford at left back? I know Billy fancies him up front these days, but seemed fairly solid defensively lest season and we've seen him being effective out wide (cross for Lansbury's goal against Bolton) this term. <br /><br />Cheers for the blog. It's good to read some intelligent stuff written about Forest, with no mention of Derby. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com