(03-04-2022, 07:51 AM)zicorice Wrote: Reflection on yesterday:
Great day out. It was a Forest takeover of Blackpool. It may be a dump, but perfect for an away trip.

Thought we were superb all over the pitch. Samba very measured and unlucky not to get a clean sheet (decision for Coops to make).

Spence his usual dynamic self.
Colback did well against a very good player again- Bowler is destined for bigger things for sure....
Worrall excellent except for his wobble with back header. Figs had a really good game  despite his habit of dropping off deep (see Scousepool goal).. McKenna unbelievable, great new song he's got now too, along lines of "Scott McKenna.....there's no one better......he wins every header....." .can't remember tune.

Midfield was dominant, Yates and Garner purring like a pair of Rolls Royces in possession and aggressive when not.
Davis decent  (wish he had a right foot he'd have scored a goal or two) and bullied them again. Jonno takes his chances like he took his penalties at the moment. So calm and confident. Worth £30 million of anyones money...which is more than that lot down the road can be bought for lock stock and barrel.

Subs all added something as game had gone a bit flat. Great to see Grabbs back, Lolley will fly imo if he just nicks a goal as he is looking really sharp. Surridge could potentially be the best signing we've made in a while and can stop us being fleeced by Villa for Davis.

Deliberately saved Zinc until last. After Scousepool he has been given excessive stick. Of course he should have hit target, but he was excellent today. A very good save stopped him scoring a second, but his work rate (as usual) was phenomenal and his link up play was a huge part of why our 1st half was so dominant. I thought he stood out live, albeit with beer goggles on,  but, was confirmed when watching back on TV.

Alot of people throw around comments like "we need better" or "Wallace/an other would be an upgrade on Zinc". I actually disagree. ,(stay with me on this..)

Zinc was rattling around in Danish football until he got a chance at Watford in 2021 aged 26. Playing as a 10 in the Championship can be tough and at times he has been excellent  his stats on goals/assists is decent. He does blow hot and cold, but he works his nuts off and NEVER hides.

I think his relative lack of experience at this level suggests his consistency can improve- which for me (having been his biggest critic on occasion) is the only thing he needs to improve on. We know he can score and open up teams and its not like he is a 1 game in 3 merchant. Also reminds me a touch of Bohinen in so much as I think he could be a player that thrives even more at a level above.

All in all a great day a touch of 1989? at Watford away with inflatables bouncing around and incredible away support. Very loud indeed. It had that feeling of a promotion party.....

(03-04-2022, 07:51 AM)zicorice Wrote: Reflection on yesterday:
Great day out. It was a Forest takeover of Blackpool. It may be a dump, but perfect for an away trip.

Thought we were superb all over the pitch. Samba very measured and unlucky not to get a clean sheet (decision for Coops to make).

Spence his usual dynamic self.
Colback did well against a very good player again- Bowler is destined for bigger things for sure....
Worrall excellent except for his wobble with back header. Figs had a really good game  despite his habit of dropping off deep (see Scousepool goal).. McKenna unbelievable, great new song he's got now too, along lines of "Scott McKenna.....there's no one better......he wins every header....." .can't remember tune.

Midfield was dominant, Yates and Garner purring like a pair of Rolls Royces in possession and aggressive when not.
Davis decent  (wish he had a right foot he'd have scored a goal or two) and bullied them again. Jonno takes his chances like he took his penalties at the moment. So calm and confident. Worth £30 million of anyones money...which is more than that lot down the road can be bought for lock stock and barrel.

Subs all added something as game had gone a bit flat. Great to see Grabbs back, Lolley will fly imo if he just nicks a goal as he is looking really sharp. Surridge could potentially be the best signing we've made in a while and can stop us being fleeced by Villa for Davis.

Deliberately saved Zinc until last. After Scousepool he has been given excessive stick. Of course he should have hit target, but he was excellent today. A very good save stopped him scoring a second, but his work rate (as usual) was phenomenal and his link up play was a huge part of why our 1st half was so dominant. I thought he stood out live, albeit with beer goggles on,  but, was confirmed when watching back on TV.

Alot of people throw around comments like "we need better" or "Wallace/an other would be an upgrade on Zinc". I actually disagree. ,(stay with me on this..)

Zinc was rattling around in Danish football until he got a chance at Watford in 2021 aged 26. Playing as a 10 in the Championship can be tough and at times he has been excellent  his stats on goals/assists is decent. He does blow hot and cold, but he works his nuts off and NEVER hides.

I think his relative lack of experience at this level suggests his consistency can improve- which for me (having been his biggest critic on occasion) is the only thing he needs to improve on. We know he can score and open up teams and its not like he is a 1 game in 3 merchant. Also reminds me a touch of Bohinen in so much as I think he could be a player that thrives even more at a level above.

All in all a great day a touch of 1989? at Watford away with inflatables bouncing around and incredible away support. Very loud indeed. It had that feeling of a promotion party.....

(03-04-2022, 08:36 AM)Paplane Wrote:

(03-04-2022, 03:48 AM)JWJW Wrote: Maybe unpopular.......but I think we look better with Horvarth in goal, Samba looked ropey and out of position quite a few times.

Samba may be more comfortable with the ball at his feet, but I think Horvarth is the better goalkeeper.

Totally agree JW. Thought Samba looked a bit edgy and reserved too yesterday. That may be because he's rusty or just coming to terms with being less controversial, who knows. But Horvath does seem to be the better of the two atm.  But,  like we did with Horvath a few weeks ago,  if Samba retains the shirt we need to give him a couple of games to get up to pace. I really dont mind who plays on Wednesday.

(03-04-2022, 09:38 AM)Username Wrote:

(03-04-2022, 08:36 AM)Paplane Wrote:

(03-04-2022, 03:48 AM)JWJW Wrote: Maybe unpopular.......but I think we look better with Horvarth in goal, Samba looked ropey and out of position quite a few times.

Samba may be more comfortable with the ball at his feet, but I think Horvarth is the better goalkeeper.

Totally agree JW. Thought Samba looked a bit edgy and reserved too yesterday. That may be because he's rusty or just coming to terms with being less controversial, who knows. But Horvath does seem to be the better of the two atm.  But,  like we did with Horvath a few weeks ago,  if Samba retains the shirt we need to give him a couple of games to get up to pace. I really dont mind who plays on Wednesday.

Or maybe dropping him has impacted his confidence because he no longer feels he can be himself

(03-04-2022, 10:18 AM)ozzyten10 Wrote: Sambas kicking was good yesterday. Keep in goal.

(03-04-2022, 10:18 AM)ozzyten10 Wrote: Sambas kicking was good yesterday. Keep in goal.

(03-04-2022, 12:23 PM)Sniffer Dog Wrote:

(03-04-2022, 10:18 AM)ozzyten10 Wrote: Sambas kicking was good yesterday. Keep in goal.

Blackpool didn't close him down though like we were closing down their keeper. Horvath would have had no problem with his kicking yesterday.

I would like to see Horvath back for Coventry.