06 Mar 2017 08:39:21
I do find it difficult to understand why Koeman doesn't play Holgate other than the Stoke game he has been terrific every time I've seen him, he has loads of pace, confident on the ball aggressive and let's Coleman do what he does best get forward, I wish I could say the same for Mori on the other side.


1.) 06 Mar 2017
06 Mar 2017 10:28:46
To add further, I think Barry, when he plays throws the whole system out. Baines and Coleman aren't as aggressive getting down the flanks, poor old Ross busts an absolute boiler trying to cover Barry and being offensive, I feel like we play with 10 men. Mirrallas should be starting. Holgate should be starting, If we are ever going to beat these sides above us, we need to get out of the loser Mentality and go defensive. The saying goes attack is the best form of defence, not defence is the best form of defence. Anyway I suppose it's better than fighting relegation (like last season) .


2.) 06 Mar 2017
06 Mar 2017 20:58:09
I tend to agree with your tactic points Aussie. but I guess Koeman just wanted to do a back 4 with Barry's experience in front. rather than back 3 with wing backs. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. but I also feel Barry is now past his best. I would def give Holgate a run.


3.) 07 Mar 2017
07 Mar 2017 00:26:44
Don't see it as hindsight Degsy. It has been pretty obvious even to us unqualified observers that Barry is just too slow especially against a team like Spurs. IMHO a back three was called for with Holgate the obvious choice. Koeman made a mistake and the team suffered for it.


4.) 07 Mar 2017
07 Mar 2017 09:02:32
I agree BlueMike. but about 8 games ago (and I forget which game it was) Koeman brought Barry back in and he was man of the match. We then went on a 9 game unbeaten run. We are doing so much better than last season and I am positive for the first time in years. so I for one will accept that the manager makes 100 decisions every week and that he is better qualified than me to make them. He is also allowed to make the odd mistake without us all getting on his back and complaining.