29 Dec 2018 20:41:22
Just got in, frustrating day, 22 chances, 7 on target at least 2 shots cleared off the line. But you can't win them all and we had three games against Sheffield United, Villa and Blackburn that could have gone the other way. No luck today .
What impressed me was that the players kept going until the final whistle including Pablo and Klich in particular who look tired.
If we have players in the squad we should be prepared to use them, Baker and Aaapo could give us a half each and allow a bit of a break for Pablo and Klich.
Fair play to Alioski, who has responded well over the Christmas period and is passionate about every last ball.
Players got an ovation at the end, despite the score and the crowd today were fantastic, willing the ball in but just not to be.
Finally well played to Hull, set them selves up well, took their chances.
30 Dec 2018 02:26:20
Spaniard I'm hoping Alioski is playing well because he's been told Ibai is coming. Alioski much better on right anyhow cutting inside.
30 Dec 2018 09:05:21
I know we get frustrated with him but his commitment and desire is massive. He has been caught offside less in the last few games and he always puts in a shift. Even from the bench he will have a role to play.
30 Dec 2018 12:15:57
I totally agree Spanish. He does put in a shift. He does track back. He does give 100% but is that enough. Does he regularily put in telling balls? Does he regularily beat his man? Does he regularily give the end product? Until he starts cutting in and beating the goalkeeper or at least assisting in a goal then for me, the jury is still out. I truly hope he does start finding the back of the net. I like him and applaud his defending (often because he lost the ball in the first place) but he does need to score a few.
30 Dec 2018 13:32:04
With you on that Leodis. Midfield need to be getting on score sheet more often. They were at beginning of season but gone off the boil a bit last couple of months. We boss most of our games so maybe some one needs to let fly now and again.
31 Dec 2018 14:38:38
Alioski filled in at left back for a game earlier in the season and looked amazing. Couldn't understand when Douglas was out a couple of games back, why we didn't put Alioski in there and start Clarke (I know Clarke is right sided but we could have shuffled it to accommodate)
31 Dec 2018 22:55:41
Alioski is everything we’ve asked for over the last few years. Effort, passion, and more effort. I personally can’t fault him. He’s a team man.