Orlandi: We need to cut out soft goals (From The Argus)

Good comments from Orlandi which were very much to the point.
A number of Posters, myself included, have commented that we need a target man/ striker. Indeed Poyet for sometime has said he wants one as well.
Whilst such a player would make it easier potentially for the Albion to unsettle Birmingham and Ipswich style defences I don't think that is the only solution, just part of one.
Against Barnsley, Sheffield and Cardiff we played with 'Tempo'. This was missing for large parts of both the Birmingham and Ipswich games.
When we play the ball out slowly from the back we become predictable and a bit one paced. When against the likes of Wednesday we had Bruno and Bridge pushing forward we made things happen and controlled the games.
I don't think it was a coincidence that these last two disappointing performaces coincided with Bruno being injured. I think he has been missed more than is at first glance apparent. I trust that he will be fit for the Derby game.
With the exception of Bruno it looks as if we will have more or less the same side against Derby. On this occasion I hope Poyet has someone like Agdestein or Barker on the Bench.
Incidently I liked what I saw of Orlandi last night. UTA.

I hope we get someone in, delighted Orlandi and Bruno will be fit,hammys can take a long time to heal as we are seeing with Crofts. I see Rob Hulse has gone to Charlton, decent player,would have done a job for us.

Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

In agreement with Ballantrrea . We are missing and will miss CMS, his pace and movement, which creates the spaces.
Derby will come out more as the home side on Saturday, which could suit us.
Bruno's return will help, although it would be wrong to overlook the fact that it was Caldi's cross that created the goal for Will Buckley.
Perhaps, in the absence of CMS and Will Hoskins young Mr Barker could be a good option on the bench, given his current form.

Jonathan Mouette wrote:
Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

Did Harley come on last night then? Orlandi was excellent, mom without doubt,good movement,slick passing,got some pace too, be happy to see him in every week.

As an Albion fan living abroad I post the question would we have beaten either Birmingham or Ipswich with CMS in the lineup? And do we think Gus will risk him on Saturday with the international break coming up?

bruce beckett wrote:
As an Albion fan living abroad I post the question would we have beaten either Birmingham or Ipswich with CMS in the lineup? And do we think Gus will risk him on Saturday with the international break coming up?

Already ruled out,so there's your answer.

Jonathan Mouette wrote:
Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

To be honest I think that you are misinterpreting what he is saying. When players talk if they use the word 'I' then they are talking about themselves. When they use the word, 'they,' that can mean a section of the team such as the defense but when they use the word, 'we,' then they are talking about the team as a whole.
I am sure that he includes himself when he says, 'we need to cut out the soft goals.' One of the things that makes our defense so good is that everybody, including CMS, chase back to help out. The statement is correctto my way of thinking. ,

There was a warning sign about ten minutes before Ipswich scored last night when Calde lost sight of the man he was supposed to be marking. The goal came from a nearly identical move.

Alfie T wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:
Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

Did Harley come on last night then? Orlandi was excellent, mom without doubt,good movement,slick passing,got some pace too, be happy to see him in every week.

Delighted that Orlandi will be fit on Saturday. Class act in the first half which was more than sufficient to get the MoM. Give it a couple more games and any doubters will be won over.

wiseman of hove wrote:

Alfie T wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:
Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

Did Harley come on last night then? Orlandi was excellent, mom without doubt,good movement,slick passing,got some pace too, be happy to see him in every week.

Delighted that Orlandi will be fit on Saturday. Class act in the first half which was more than sufficient to get the MoM. Give it a couple more games and any doubters will be won over.

The defence has conceded 6 from 9, far better than any other team in the top 10. my rather sarcastic name calling wasn't addressed personally at AO (apologies to all who interpreted it that way) but collectively at those responible for the low conversion rate of opportunities into goals. If 'the team' wants to walk away with 3 points from every game then it is there that we need an improvement and that is a problem not to be laid at the door of the defence.

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

wiseman of hove wrote:

Alfie T wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:
Wonderful, to hear one of our ineffective, inefficient, midfield/forward players say that our defence, one of the tightest in the league, must improve is just a little bit on the rich side... Passing the buck by any chance...?

Did Harley come on last night then? Orlandi was excellent, mom without doubt,good movement,slick passing,got some pace too, be happy to see him in every week.

Delighted that Orlandi will be fit on Saturday. Class act in the first half which was more than sufficient to get the MoM. Give it a couple more games and any doubters will be won over.

The defence has conceded 6 from 9, far better than any other team in the top 10. my rather sarcastic name calling wasn't addressed personally at AO (apologies to all who interpreted it that way) but collectively at those responible for the low conversion rate of opportunities into goals. If 'the team' wants to walk away with 3 points from every game then it is there that we need an improvement and that is a problem not to be laid at the door of the defence.

Quite agree, the defence was a little hesitant at times on Tues if we're honest, but overall has been excellent.
Still believe George Barker should be given the opportunity to shine up front, bags of talent and although not the big target man, he would cause problems with pace and skill. Dobbie, by his own admission, has taken longer to settle in than he'd hoped, fair to give him some time, things don't always click straight away in a new place.