Think it was more that the ball constantly sailed over their heads, once we got it into their feet Sinclair and Potts were quality.
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I think he’s ok too, quite like him, Sinclair too.
They don’t get the deliveries they need, I think Sinclair is a clever player he just needs the service.
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I’d be offering Potts an extension, along with Sinclair and Barky who also have 18 months left.
He makes a big difference when he’s in the team. Runs his socks off and is a big goal threat, especially on the counter.
Think him and Sinclair benefit from playing off Riis because actually having a bit of pace and physical presence from our CF gives our wide players more space.
He makes a big difference when he’s in the team. Runs his socks off and is a big goal threat, especially on the counter.
Think him and Sinclair benefit from playing off Riis because actually having a bit of pace and physical presence from our CF gives our wide players more space.
Do you think they’ll be looking at parity with Browne if they extend? May make it difficult for us.
It could quite possibly be simple jealousy.. 👩🦲
Wouldn't say any midfielder, or forward played well in that first half. Maybe needed to adjust to the swampy pitch and the wind.
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Because nothing was sticking up front because Riis was offside. Once Riis sorted his runs it allowed both to see much more of the ball and play well as a result
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As I've said many times I like him but I expect more as he's good enough to be a really important player for us.
But his away performances are leagues above his home, you can't distinguish home form or away form for many of our best players but for him it's absolutely incredible the difference.
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The riis offsides didn't bother me once, it was always going to fuck up at least once, burmingham playing a dangerous game just takes a decent pass (pitch conditions evident) or liner fuck up and we are in
So clear riiiiiis is our best striker by a distance, quality player who's only going to get better, but he's adapting and learning how to lead the line on his own, as been noted he's always played in a 2 so getting players close to him as Potts sincliar and molumby did a few times pretty important
As a team, we just don't have the creative quality to open up sides who come to Deepdale and set themselves up to stay organised and don't play a high defensive line. Doesn't help when DJ has had such a bad season, Potts has had more decent home performance than him, that's for sure.
DJ's future needs settling or he shouldn't be involved, it has clearly affected him.
Isn’t this the case with the vast majority of our squad though ?
Browne hasn’t scored or assisted at Deepdale all season. Just 1 of Sinclair‘s 8 goals so far this season has come at home. Our full backs often look like good defenders away from home, but at home ask them to push forward and overlap and play some decent passes and they look clueless.
I think it’s a probably with the squad in general to be honest. We’re basically set up to run hard and be good in transition, and at home when the onus is on us we struggle. So I think it’s a bit harsh to single out one player in particular with the difference in home/away performances.
We are far too reliant on Johnson creating things at Deepdale and over the next couple of transfer windows this needs addressing.
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This all day long.
Pretty sure the club won't allow the current contract situation to be repeated.
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It's been documented on here that TH doesn't rate Barky.
I'd be surprised if he sanctions another contract at the same money nevermind more, as Barkys not exactly pulling up trees.
I'd be surprised if he sanctions another contract at the same money nevermind more, as Barkys not exactly pulling up trees.
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I don't think Potts or Barky could command the same sort of wages as Browne when they aren't even guaranteed starters.
You would certainly hope so once the window shuts they should be looking at contracts of other key players.
I have said before Potts frustrates the hell out of because when he is on it he really affects games. Yet as good as he was last night (albeit should have scored) on Sunday he may disappear and have no impact.
If he could get a bit more consistency in his game he would play more but I think its clear some games suit him and others don't. I think KBD makes a good point about having Riis up there for him to run off certainly helps rather than a Maguire who spends more time on the half way line.
Would Sinclair be likely to re-sign? I can see him leaving for MLS after his contract is up here.
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Does his missus want to live over there?
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He'll also be 33 when his current contract is up, which is relatively old for a fairly pacey wideman. A completely different situation from the likes of Pearson and Davies, so would we really want to be offering him a contract this far out?