Match Thread: Blackpool v Lincoln City

[azz_88]

Compared to other performances and given the circumstances this is an improvement today. Can see positives for when we get other players into a similar system. We really really lack the killer instinct atm

 

[Norfolk-Imp]

Rather than post that, explain why.

If our striker hadn’t gone for that we would be calling him lazy and it wasn’t a dangerous challenge, it’s still a contact sport

 

[Jules]

We have nothing up front, JM is a young lad but way off in my opinion. Has he ever won a header in the last 3 games?

There are clearly parts of his game he needs to work on, but rather than go out on loan to learn and build confidence, he's had to be thrown in at the deep end because we have no other options.

He clearly has potential (which I have said many times before).

 

[imps_joe]

I do wonder how many goals we’ve conceded from set plays this season? Recently it feels like at least one a game.

 

[LA_Imp]

Well we are 1-0 down but have played pretty good. That is football. Cannot get our heads down and need to do in the second half what we did in the first. Chances will come and then we shall see. Don’t see the point in changing much. Come on City.

 

[Norfolk Imp]

Small margins:

Mitchell should’ve at least hit the target rather than blazing over the bar, next minute he loses his man who heads home another simple set-piece.

That apart, the best first 45 mins by an Imps side I’ve seen in ages

 

[mikeosullivan]

I know we have injuries but this is the most boring uninspiring City team I have watched for years.

 

[simes69]

Unlucky to be behind at HT. We have made all the running but Blackpool score from a good free kick which shouldn't have been awarded. Mitchell really has to hit the target with his chance. Sorenson and TJ playing well, so too Haks apart from his throws which are terrible.

 

[Jules]

If our striker hadn’t gone for that we would be calling him lazy and it wasn’t a dangerous challenge, it’s still a contact sport

Is it? TJ got booked for winning the ball.

 

[Pompeyimp2]

Encouraging signs - discouaging signs

 

[LA_Imp]

We have nothing up front, JM is a young lad but way off in my opinion. Has he ever won a header in the last 3 games?

Odd. I thought he was one of our best players that half and caused their defence all sorts of problems.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Not a bad half for us=- some attacking intent, endeavour etc. Not great, not wonderful, but playing and working together. Blackpool really took their one half chance and are 1-0 Still the issues (no attempts on goal itself) but we look like we have intent

 

[bristolimp]

I know we have injuries but this is the most boring uninspiring City team I have watched for years.

I don’t know I just had a nice nap which I wouldn’t have had if it had been a decent attacking performance.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Odd. I thought he was one of our best players that half and caused their defence all sorts of problems.

I'd agree- particularly in first 25 mins, caused their two CBs loads of problems.

 

[imp73]

Watching on ifollow

Much better despite the score. Makama playing well as is Smith. Hard to know what happened on their goal as Blackpool also have a cameraman that likes to zoom in so you can't see any of the important areas.

(and Rob Makepeace so much the better commentator)

 

[JAYIMP]

I don't think it's love for Adelakun but the most likely player to fit into the formation and plan for today. Quick wide player is great but pointless if we can't get numbers into the box.

Yep, you're not wrong. I wasn't just about today though but in general I would prefer to see more of Shodipo and less of Hakeeb.

 

[Woodis]

There are clearly parts of his game he needs to work on, but rather than go out on loan to learn and build confidence, he's had to be thrown in at the deep end because we have no other options.

He clearly has potential (which I have said many times before).

Agree Jules. Jovon has played so lovely lay offs today. Seems much better on the ground than in the air, but because he’s a big lad the expectation is for him to be great in the air

 

[bristolimp]

Encouraging signs - discouaging signs

Is this part of the driving theory test? No entry?

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Small margins:

Mitchell should’ve at least hit the target rather than blazing over the bar, next minute he loses his man who heads home another simple set-piece.

That apart, the best first 45 mins by an Imps side I’ve seen in ages

I thought similar- probably the best half since Cambridge away

 

[Rasenimp]

Slightly irritating they've been moderate and we just forgot to defend a ball lobbed in our box...