Brief Synopsis (Peterborough league game)

[GreenThing]

Last year we were one dimensional and the rigid system either worked or it didn’t depending on the opposition. Today we saw that there are now 2 different formations, the new one up front and the two of the past few seasons. We used both today, changing to negate Peterborough’s change of formation at half time. That flexibility is what we’ve been lacking.

 

[Born green]

I think that Houghton has been below par for some time but today he seemed to recapture his form from earlier last season and hopefully that continues.

He knows he's got competition from Randell and butcher this season

 

[Deacster]

Fantastic performance, some great football very fluid and real hunger and desire. COYG 💚

 

[NLG]

We are very lucky to have the 3 very good players competing for 2 / 1 place, depending on formation. Should make sure all of them are being pushed to try to keep a starting berth and when Cam returns to fitness may see even more competition for a place.

Really played well today but didn't understand the posh tactics, on Wednesday they played out from the back most of the time, today they were almost exclusively kicking it long, a strange change that may be driven by having target men up front.

 

[Green scenes]

So many plus points today. Think top of the list was the press and energy when we lost the ball.
Memorable moments - the Mumba flick, his pace for the pen and Edwards ‘the nutmeg’ king. Also Scarr in the air, not giving their forwards anything to work on.
That Spanish training stood them in good stead today. Impressive!

 

[boletus edulis]

He knows he's got competition from Randell and butcher this season

Based on what I have seen so far, his competition for a place is Butcher. Rands starts.

 

[Born green]

Based on what I have seen so far, his competition for a place is Butcher. Rands starts.

Last season he had neither....

 

[The Doctor]

They could have done with a busy midfielder to nick the ball off us and take a few post shots from distance. Someone like Ryan Broom perhaps…

 

[IJN]

I still think that could happen.

 

[The Doctor]

I still think that could happen.

What, that he plays for Peterborough (as my post suggests) or that he joins Argyle to bolster the squad?
(I agree about the latter - he’d be a safe bet for a useful extra body to have in the squad in case of injuries and suspensions)

 

[IJN]

Yeah I think Argyle are playing the perfect game, and we'll pounce at the end.

Saying that, I loved Broomy playing for us and it could be just wishful thinking.

 

[elburtontrev]

Absolutely stunning performance in the heat of home park.
We bossed the game could have scored 6, flexed our muscles with system changes and overall WE made peterboro look woeful.
Think we need 2 or 3 players to manage the long term injuries but very promising signs

 

[saxman]

Didn't we go to a back four in the second half to nullify their left winger who was starting to find space (when Van Dijk came on for us)? Very flexible tactics by Schuey! Where's MGM when you need him?

 

[oldage]

I have this vision of a certain pessimistic poster leading the singing on his charabanc back to Cornwall and almost believing we will make mid table now.
It's surprising what a performance like that does to you or maybe it's just old age catching up with me?

I will bite! Superb display from all today, no weak links, long may it continue.

 

[Deacster]

Yeah I think Argyle are playing the perfect game, and we'll pounce at the end.

Saying that, I loved Broomy playing for us and it could be just wishful thinking.

Would love to see Broomy back, with our new formation and him further up the pitch I think he could do well.

Thought after the game, even if things get sorted would Camara get in? Not on that form he wouldn't.