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Not tonight, only trained yesterday for the first time

Was frustrating me tonight that like. Just wish we could push Targett 15 yards further forward so he can occupy that space and get Conway in between the goal posts instead.

Also as good as Ayling has been this season, it’s now time to play our best defender every week instead of him being sat on the bench. I understand why he goes with Ayling, but for me, the positives don’t outweigh the negatives in the long run. I knew and I have said, having fry on the bench will cost us eventually. It’s frustrating that it has. Genuinely think we get something at Cov and doubt we concede that goal tonight with Fry playing. Ayling has largely been great this season though.

Needing a goal with half the team absolutely knackered unable to run and he still seemingly doesn’t trust half the bench to make a positive impact. Burgzorg wasn’t good , but at least Kim rated him enough to throw him on the pitch and try make something happen.

I’ll be amazed if Conway is sacrificed for Strelec. I’ve said for a long time Conway will be the first choice striker.

Always had the opinion that Fry is the best CB from a defensive point of view at the club. Malanda and Ayling better on the ball and suit the style more. It’s worked up until now and I’m not going to pretend like I wanted Fry to start or anything pre match (wouldn’t have minded it), but I have always thought that eventually there’d be a game where not playing Fry will cost us. Unfortunately that was tonight. I think he gets goal side of Wright for the first goal, and deals with the long ball for the second. Generally would have dealt with Wright a lot better throughout too. It is a bit irritating though when Wright/Simms being too physical for Ayling was quite predictable. You probably persist with Ayling again against Oxford as well have all the ball, but Lankshear is a big physical lad so have to be wary.

Tbh I haven’t been impressed with Strelec at all. Very underwhelming. Not a fan of his play style really, far too immobile for my liking. Can’t run, gets shrugged off the ball too easily and often struggles to trap a ball. Just doesn’t seem to have the power in his body to deal with the intensity of the Championship (yet?). I’ve said all season he won’t play ahead of Conway because he’s too much of a luxury player and Conway offers so much more in terms of all round play. Think the only way you accommodate him atm is if you play with 2 up top.

It still feels wrong having Fry on bench. Defensively I think he’s the best we have, but you can’t question Ayling and Malandas ability to play. Can’t drop either atm. I really like the sub of bringing Fry on though to see the game out, especially when the opposition team start going direct.

Think that’s harsh on Conway. I think Conway’s first touch is one of the best parts of his game. Often find when the ball is played to his feet he keeps a hold of it and very rarely gets dispossessed

Not disastrous, but a pretty underwhelming window. Really hope Conway doesn’t get injured because I just don’t see what others see in Strelec. Far too immobile for my liking and is still struggling with the pace and intensity of the championship. In hindsight I don’t think letting Burgzorg go makes any sense. Dieng situation is laughable at this point.

Nope. We pulled out of the Armstrong deal for non-financial reasons.

@oneboro every time I open OneBoro on safari, it’s still opening the latest Twitter link that’s been posted. So I have to spam the ‘back’ icon or reopen OneBoro completely.

I agree with you. I also think we can struggle when teams come out and press us aggressively.