Since Jayden left we have only conceded 2 goals in five games. Is that just a co-incidence or are we are deliberately playing more defensively knowing we are likely to score less goals?Effort is admirable but it needs to be directed in the right way. It would be great to have a combination - like Banks and Curtis, or Kellow and Beer, or Neville and Rowbotham..I think if our midfield was only the standard of our attack we'd be in trouble. It's our midfield (and solid central defense) which is doing it for us. I fear Bowman and Forte will be no great shakes, with respect to Bowman who hasn't been played much recently.
I would say that it's the rapid development of O'Shea combined with his partnership with Moxey plus Sweeney playing better again with Woodman stepping up to the plate that has strengthened our defense. Midfielders seem to be working hard, too. To put it simply, we're just playing better. Competition for places also helps.Since Jayden left we have only conceded 2 goals in five games. Is that just a co-incidence or are we are deliberately playing more defensively knowing we are likely to score less goals?
I can think of several ways of describing how we played vs MK Dons, but "deliberately defensively" isn't one of them.Since Jayden left we have only conceded 2 goals in five games. Is that just a co-incidence or are we are deliberately playing more defensively knowing we are likely to score less goals?
Well of course it is said "That attack is the best form of defence".I can think of several ways of describing how we played vs MK Dons, but "deliberately defensively" isn't one of them.
Noticed Eric Kinder had a word and gave him a proper "well played lad" type greeting when he came off too.The standing ovation after being subbed v MKD was good for his confidence, he really felt the love and it was palpable.
Jonathan could be key for the run in.
Fair point, I was thinking more of the three games before that. Was last weekend just a blip or will we be able to re-produce performances like that?I can think of several ways of describing how we played vs MK Dons, but "deliberately defensively" isn't one of them.
"It is talked about and it is thought about. But Jonno was my number ten at the start of the season, to go alongside Jayden. I almost had two number nines, so I know he's got goals in him," Taylor said.
"We have to keep him fit and keep him enjoying his football because his work-rate and energy was excellent and I want him to keep hurting defenders as much as he possibly can.
"He is more physical than he probably believes, if that makes sense. He can head it, he can run and he is so strong physically. He is a real handful."
"He has got pace in abundance and he showed that against MK. We felt we could hurt their back three, four or even a five at times, with physicality and pace and Jonno has got that in abundance.
"His goals will come. I am sure of that, his goals will come and a lot was made of the penalty miss against Cambridge, but he's a good player.
"We are delighted to have Jonno at the club and his work rate and energy at the top end of the pitch set us off and with Lee Holmes and Lee Martin either side of him, that's not a bad front three.