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How long is Taylor out for
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Mark_Smith":3is7p3pl said:
Was that not supposed to be the role that Church was signed for? Looks as though we could have done with someone a bit more reliable judging by his sporadic appearances in recent seasons and his absence today.
Maybe just my cynical mind, but, always a little concerned when DA says he is not sure how long someone is out. Makes me think it may be longer than we would like.
When team news is released for Northampton, hoping this post is proved to be rubbish.
When team news is released for Northampton, hoping this post is proved to be rubbish.
Yes i thought Grant did OK as an emergency but our play suffered infinitely minus Ryan Taylor plus the game was frenzied, a typical derby. Pompey didn't let us have a moment on the ball so with Taylor not there to hold up the ball we couldn't settle and penetrate as usual. That said, a point under the circumstances was OK. Especially given the late scares. Not that Pompey did enough to win. They only had 40% possession and were only dangerous in the closing moments. Poor game really. Flat atmosphere after a noisy start. Our fans I thought feared the worse without Taylor. Not at their best either.
I felt sorry for Grant because Argyle continued to play as if Taylor was leading the line today.
You have to adapt to the players that are in the team. Argyle just kept on expecting Grant to suddenly lead the line like Taylor. To me that isn't his game. I watched today as many balls were gradually becoming more and more untested.
If Taylor is out for a few more games I would imagine, just like when Bradley got injured, it will impact performances, and therefore results might be a little more difficult to obtain. Although hopefully we will just find a way to win.
You have to adapt to the players that are in the team. Argyle just kept on expecting Grant to suddenly lead the line like Taylor. To me that isn't his game. I watched today as many balls were gradually becoming more and more untested.
If Taylor is out for a few more games I would imagine, just like when Bradley got injured, it will impact performances, and therefore results might be a little more difficult to obtain. Although hopefully we will just find a way to win.
Balham_Green":fu066iin said:
Absolute balls. Sixth with a game in hand, having just played one of Argyle's nearest rivals in the playoff race.
On a separate thread I mentioned the idea of playing Bradley as a centre forward in place of Taylor. It might sound like a strange tactic but I have seen that sort of thing done before. Going way back, I remember both Heathcoate and Marker playing as temporary centre forwards when Argyle were short of strong target men.
Think of the stick DA would get if the opposition counter attacked and scored with a header.
We were probably happier with a draw than they were.
We were probably happier with a draw than they were.
Some round me were suggesting Songo’o for centre forward- desperation. Taylor would have had a tough game against Whatmough who looked very strong in the air. We did far better when playing ball to feet but didn’t try going over the top enough, but that’s probably credit to Pompey who kept it very tight.
Two things Derek could be doing
- knows he will be fit for Northampton but not yet saying it public ally
- it’s a bad roll, needs a scan, awaiting results or there is too much swelling to tell- if it’s this I think he will miss at least the next two weeks.
Concern is Taylor has a weakness on ankle and it may take longer to recover if it’s the same ankle as broken earlier in the season.
Two things Derek could be doing
- knows he will be fit for Northampton but not yet saying it public ally
- it’s a bad roll, needs a scan, awaiting results or there is too much swelling to tell- if it’s this I think he will miss at least the next two weeks.
Concern is Taylor has a weakness on ankle and it may take longer to recover if it’s the same ankle as broken earlier in the season.
