Roberto Martinez discussion

steven · January 3, 2016

He does talk rubbish sometimes...

Fearthainn · January 3, 2016

How many times did we see this last season, when he momentarily fixed things only to revert back to type for the start of the following game. Credit to him for doing the blindingly obvious second half, but I'm not going to be fooled again. We could be as good as Spurs with a decent manager.

Tony1985 · January 3, 2016

The most promising thing about today is the early subs, it's atleast a sign that he's starting to improve, if he continues to improve and show promise the results will look after themselves.

Kone and Howard need to be rested though.

LouReedwalkonthewildside · January 3, 2016

Martinez just saying that bringing players in isn't a priority.

WarringtonBlue · January 3, 2016

orly said:
If we drop Cleverly we will be sound

Barry Besic and Barkley as the three

I think he is not fully fit. Apart from that glorious ball to Lennon he was shut out by spurs' pressing. If he starts it has to be further up or on the left as he is constantly found out of position

WarringtonBlue · January 3, 2016

LouReedwalkonthewildside said:
Martinez just saying that bringing players in isn't a priority.

I agree (other than a keeper). We have a great squad and there was evidence today the defence is improving

Prevenger17 · January 3, 2016

Tony1985 said:
The most promising thing about today is the early subs, it's atleast a sign that he's starting to improve, if he continues to improve and show promise the results will look after themselves.

He made early subs because it was the first game in a while that we were truly dominated by the opposition. Every other game where we've thrown it away, it didn't look like we needed a change until too late.

LouReedwalkonthewildside · January 3, 2016

WarringtonBlue said:
I agree (other than a keeper). We have a great squad and there was evidence today the defence is improving

Jags back as well is a huge bonus.

Dexter · January 3, 2016

steken1 said:
Cleverly had a good game.

Until he was used on the left, i think he's wasted there, this is the main area that Martinez needs to strengthen and quick

riddick · January 3, 2016

Tony1985 said:
The most promising thing about today is the early subs, it's atleast a sign that he's starting to improve, if he continues to improve and show promise the results will look after themselves.

Kone and Howard need to be rested though.

He made them on the 59th minute. wouldn't classify that as being early. Half time subs? Sure.

daza_1973 · January 3, 2016

chicoazul said:
Man City are gonna light this thread up three times this month.

Four times - if we get them in the FA cup fourth round

davek · January 3, 2016

Sky Sports going OTT on Spurs. Very decent team but we figured them out and could have put them away second half no bother.

Roberto putting that chubby little bellend in his place there.

chippy1722 · January 3, 2016

Cleverley shouldn't be playing with Barry, those two positions should be between Besic, Barry and McCarthy. Cleverley wants to be looking forward but then he's challenging Barkley to play behind striker or shunted to the left, but you lose part of his game there.

hktoffee · January 3, 2016

Dexter said:
Until he was used on the left, i think he's wasted there, this is the main area that Martinez needs to strengthen and quick

Don't think he is a CM myself. Think he doesn't offer much defensively in CM.

daz4matty · January 3, 2016

davek said:
Sky Sports going OTT on Spurs. Very decent team but we figured them out and could have put them away second half no bother.

Roberto putting that chubby little bellend in his place there.

I must have missed our winner.
At least you got the draw you wanted