[baggiejohn]

It will be interesting to see if we use this sort of system as a default moving forward or whether Big Dave thought it was the only way to line up against Luton given the squad of players available / he wanted to use.

IMO the fact that it was a knock-out tournament meant that Luton had to come here to win.

On Saturday, we have to set up to win the game, but QPR could be happy not to lose.

That might mean a different mindset on how we approach the game.

[mulliganstired]

IMO the fact that it was a knock-out tournament meant that Luton had to come here to win.

On Saturday, we have to set up to win the game, but QPR could be happy not to lose.

That might mean a different mindset on how we approach the game.

And you would think 352 gives us much better attacking options, we really have to win this

[tylerm]

And you would think 352 gives us much better attacking options, we really have to win this

Hopefully we have learnt from the Bolton game. We will get nowhere in this division trying to contain at home. We need to be on the front foot which is why Brunt and Livermore barely crossing the half way line gifted the game to Bolton

[BigFrank20]

3 straight wins if we win Saturday. That'll make a great change compared to what we went through last season

When was the last time we won 3 on the bounce? I'm guessing quite some time ago

[baggiejohn]

And you would think 352 gives us much better attacking options, we really have to win this

I don't know enough about QPR's strengths & weaknesses to comment.

They've had a pretty torrid time of it so far, so you would think that Mclaren would set them up to keep the game tight & nick it on the break, but I don't know what resources they have to do that.
On the other hand, they've conceded 3 goals in 2 games against our 6 in 3 games, but we've scored 6 against their 1.

[baggiejohn]

When was the last time we won 3 on the bounce? I'm guessing quite some time ago

August last year

Bournemouth at home 1-0
Burnley away 1-0
Accrington Stanley away 3-1

[beechyboy90]

Whilst I can level criticisms at Darren Moore over his cm pairing and lack of subs there isn't much else I can criticise him for. His assistant was a solid choice we look like we're evolving into a good footballing side. Whilst he hasn't given the youth as much as a chance as we had hoped field in particular. Field and Harper got 90 mins in Cup, Edwards 45 mins and leko 30. He also used his squad well that night.

Best thing I can say about big dave is he has got rid of and improved on some of the weaker elements of our squad.
McLean replaced by Barnes
Nyom gone (replacement incoming)
Foster (not weak but aging- replacement younger hungrier and full of potential)

A win on Saturday will further enhance his start. He still has a 50% win rate with us (3/6 last season and 2/4 including cup this season)

[liverbaggie]

What's Dave's unbeaten rate %?

[AlbionFan]

What's Dave's unbeaten rate %?

50% I believe in the 10 matches he has been in charge, but will stand corrected

[TheJacko2000]

What's Dave's unbeaten rate %?

80 percent


We've only lost 2 games under him (out of 10)

[AlbionFan]

80 percent


We've only lost 2 games under him (out of 10)

80% Correct, Won 5, (50%) Drawn 3, (30%) Lost 2, (20%). Unbeaten 80% as per Jacko's post 

[HampshireBaggie]

80% Correct, Won 5, (50%) Drawn 3, (30%) Lost 2, (20%). Unbeaten 80% as per Jacko's post 

You can’t argue with them stats.

[timdon]

You can’t argue with them stats.

I'm sure some will though. He's doing very well, we are a work in progress

[HampshireBaggie]

Yeah, he'll never win over some. Which is a shame considering the legend that he is to the club.

[OldburyWBA]

Yeah, he'll never win over some. Which is a shame considering the legend that he is to the club.

that word again, he's not a legend, he's a modern day favourite and rightly so.

[saml30]

that word again, he's not a legend, he's a modern day favourite and rightly so.

Define the two In your opinion?

[OldburyWBA]

Define the two In your opinion?

Rather than fill this topic with other stuff, i'll start a new topic so people can give their view on it.

[HampshireBaggie]

that word again, he's not a legend, he's a modern day favourite and rightly so.

Its subjective to the beholder. In my time supporting the Albion (i'm 32) he's a legend.

[OldburyWBA]

Its subjective to the beholder. In my time supporting the Albion (i'm 32) he's a legend.

As I said new topic started to avoid filling this topic up (I know you are talking about Darren Moore but no doubt others will be mentioned)

I agree though its down to individuals to choose who they see as legends, i'm 49 and don't see him as one.

[Foster#1]

So much for being dumb and tactically inept aye lads

[TheJacko2000]

Clueless...

[frazzle]

So much nonsense and knee-jerk reaction about Moore. He has shown tactical intelligence, flexibility and bravery.

No doubt he will have his ups and downs, and I could see a scenario where we lose on Friday, but we should praise Moore for how he has given players and formations a chance, and then gradually developed and improved from there.

And its encouraging that there is still loads of work to be done. 

[slate]

Clueless...

It was a good result and I'm happy for him. Bet you're gutted you can't lay into Robson-Kanu seeing as he scored.

[TheJacko2000]

It was a good result and I'm happy for him. Bet you're gutted you can't lay into Robson-Kanu seeing as he scored.

No mate, not remotely gutted...

[frazzle]

It was a good result and I'm happy for him. Bet you're gutted you can't lay into Robson-Kanu seeing as he scored.

Bet you're gutted you can't lay into Moore's intelligence...