21 Sep 2025 02:31:10
Moyes has done a great job since returning but it is starting to get a bit ridiculous how he leaves making subs until there are only minutes left in the game to try and change things.
Charlie and Dibling should have been on with at least 15/ 20 to go. 4 minutes is not enough.
When players are visibly leggy, it only makes it more frustrating.
21 Sep 2025 08:09:54
I get it and don't disagree. However, sometimes when you're on top and you bring players on, it takes away some momentum.
I thought Dibbling, Barry and Charlie all made really positive contributions which is brilliant to see. We now have genuine talent on the bench who can come on and make a difference.
Hopefully Moyes will see that and be more willing in games to make changes earlier.
21 Sep 2025 08:21:33
Dibling and Alcaraz yes but from what I saw not Barry, worse than Beto if that is possible. 22 is not young by the way.
21 Sep 2025 08:55:18
Really pleased with our progress so far but it is obvious our weak point is centre forward. Beto is not at the standard we need and Barry needs to play with the under 21 to get up to scratch if that is indeed possible. If Moyes is not going to trust Graham to play then we need to get Dibbing involved more. He has played as a striker before and I, m sure he has better ball control than Beto. Either that or switch him to the right and play Iliman central. Surely it is worth trying until we can address in January or Summer. Moyes has already proved he can play players in other positions, O, Brien and Garner, so it’s not beyond him.
21 Sep 2025 09:28:40
22 is Young it’s just that people seem to think we should have 17 year olds in the team.
21 Sep 2025 11:02:45
Nobody said 17 year olds in the Team. Some/ most of these players have been in the system since 7 or 8, that is what I meant by 22 not being young. 17 not old enough to drink but can carry a gun.
21 Sep 2025 14:16:06
In football terms 22 is still young. Beto is the worst forward we have had in a long, long time and, at 27, he won't improve very much at all. Barry has the potential to improve but he isn't ready to lead the line right now. A new league, much faster pace than he's used to, he's playing against better defences than he's used to etc. A few games in the U21's to get his scoring boots on could help. I don't think we should be writing him off after a month or so of being here. Beto is shockingly bad, has been for a long time yet he was getting a pass by most people, yet Barry is getting pelters? Go figure!
Agree, bn, it seems that our last few managers don't like to make subs too early, even when the game is crying out for fresh legs. We have a better bench than we have for a long time, get them on the pitch to try and affect games for half an hour or so rather than a few minutes with little time to have any real input.