Then maybe just the type of passing has been more dangerous? Seems a lot less
sideways and backwards and more offensive. Also the passing seems quicker and
crisper, moving the ball faster (which to me would probably be harder to do so
if they are as accurate that would be an improvement). Or maybe it has all gone
to my head!
Nick
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 3:33:21 PM EDT, Nigel Sykes
<[email protected]> wrote:
You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show
that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at around
74%. Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the same. No
stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if anything.
For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into the
80’s. I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on previous
seasons.
Nigel
(the Dublin one)
From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought our
passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes
<[email protected]> wrote:
Yep - pretty much totally agree.
I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season. It was a
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.
Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is
passing. We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games
because we hustled so much to get the ball back. But last night the passing
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.
Nigel
(the Dublin one)
-----Original Message-----
From: Leedslist [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
{broken-address} Richard Walker
Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
To: Leeds List
Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
Interesting game. We made 8 changes so big chance for the B-team. We started
like we have done in all the games and for 35 minutes I thought we looked good
with Pearce and Shackleton doing well as wing backs.
But then I thought we ran out of steam and maybe that's the difference in
fitness levels and skills between the B-Team and the first 11 ? I thought we
returned to some of the aimless square and backward balls at the back that we
have seen under previous managers. The gap between defence and midfield got
wider and as a result we became less effective. Bolton then began to cause a
threat and in the end they could have got a result and you have to remember
they made 9 changes too !
So in the end I was happy with the result but it made me think that maybe some
of our squad players are not going to be able to support a promotion push this
season.
Blackman - 7. one bad spill which should have been a goal for them.
Shackleton - 7. I like the look of this lad. Ok, he lost possession a few times
and looked at times like he was struggling but you can see he's got quality.
Pearce - 6. He's a bit more pedestrian than Shackleton and definitely second
choice to Douglas this season. Did well coming forward at times.
Jansson - 7. Looked a tad rusy, few dodgy balls but second half showed his
strength and experience in a few one to ones. Certainly didn't do enough though
to convince the manager he should be playing instead of Cooper and Beradi and I
never thought I would say that.
Ayling - 8. The ever dependable Ayling.
Phillips - 8. To be fair, he looked the most comfortable and effective in his
role which is suiting him down to the ground.
Saiz - 8. I thought he was playing at 75% but still looked a class above and
scored a great goal.
Harrison - 7. Tricky little player and he covered some ground. I think he'll be
pushing Allioski for that left sided position soon.
Baker - 6. I thought he was a weak link. One or two good forward runs but not
as solid as Kiltch.
Bamford - 6. Scored a good goal and looks like he's got a nice left foot but he
should have had a hat-trick. Bit of a dilemma here because I think he needs
games but it looks like he'll be stuck on the bench for a while.
3 games, 3 wins so all good but I think there's a few concerns.
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