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Ooh aah Paskin · 26th February 2018, 10.39:23

I don't get why people still seem happy with how we are doing. ok, I get that we are in sixth place and in the playoffs...that's great, much more than I expected to be honest.

But we are drawing far too many games and the time will come when that won't be enough to keep us in the play offs.

I will praise Keates and admit we have done very well this season but it could (and should) have been so much better.

The points we have dropped late on in games due to poor concentration or game management is going to cost us. Out of 18 home games, we have drawn half...9 home games drawn!!

We need to be picking up more points at home if we are serious of realising our play off aspirations.

I am frankly amazed that we have drawn so many games and yet sit in the playoffs. It just shows how tight the league is and how infuriating our inability to kill off games has been.

nanasboyo · 26th February 2018, 11.40:24

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Originally Posted by Ooh aah Paskin

I don't get why people still seem happy with how we are doing. ok, I get that we are in sixth place and in the playoffs...that's great, much more than I expected to be honest.

But we are drawing far too many games and the time will come when that won't be enough to keep us in the play offs.

I will praise Keates and admit we have done very well this season but it could (and should) have been so much better.

The points we have dropped late on in games due to poor concentration or game management is going to cost us. Out of 18 home games, we have drawn half...9 home games drawn!!

We need to be picking up more points at home if we are serious of realising our play off aspirations.

I am frankly amazed that we have drawn so many games and yet sit in the playoffs. It just shows how tight the league is and how infuriating our inability to kill off games has been.

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aberred · 26th February 2018, 14.37:25

Even Pearson said it would have been better to lose some and win some instead of all thevdraws

Willywill · 26th February 2018, 15.14:40

I can’t argue with the statistics. They are impressive. But why is the average fan so down at present? Whilst walking out of the “stadium” at Solihull, you would think that we had been soundly beaten. Could it be that an average Wrexham match is like a war of attrition ?
A sad thing to say, but I would sacrifice 5 or 6 of our points haul, in order for us to play in a more attacking, cavalier way. In the 60s and 70s we picked up the responsibilities of the home team and tried to roast the opponents. Going to the Racecourse now, is marginally more attractive than a trip to the dentists!

pagl · 26th February 2018, 15.45:37

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Originally Posted by Willywill

But why is the average fan so down at present?

I would put it into the following perspective for the average fan

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Happy with league position i.e. in the play offs. Yes everyone would prefer we were top and now had a gap but realistically speaking being in the play offs is what our target is.

Not so happy with the style of play and the fact that we struggle to close out games against the teams in the lower and even relegation places in the league. This includes lack of goals, sitting back in the hope of a 1-0 etc.

Therefore coming out of the Solihull game after a 0-0 draw with no shots on target and 2 dropped points at a time when we needed to keep in touch with Maccy probably felt like a defeat.

Its also a bit like signing players where some fans wanted early recruitment and some were happy to wait until the later days. Now it seems the new signings need time to gel which they would have done if signed earlier.

marinman · 26th February 2018, 16.15:31

A bit more composure on the ball would help. We're not a bad side but giving the ball away relentlessly puts us on the back foot too often. Control the ball and find a team mate.

pagl · 26th February 2018, 18.14:09

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Originally Posted by marinman

A bit more composure on the ball would help. We're not a bad side but giving the ball away relentlessly puts us on the back foot too often. Control the ball and find a team mate.

Exactly. Basics of pass and move would be good.

TaidTom · 26th February 2018, 18.21:38

We're not playing well at all at the moment, haven't done for a while. Makes it all the more amazing that the other teams can't find a way to beat us.

Ronaldo to Wrexham · 26th February 2018, 19.07:14

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Originally Posted by cynprifathro

Selection of five outfield subs equals intent. Use of one sub only in 86th minutes implies indecision. Get a grip Keates or we'll blow it!

If you have 5 subs you should name a gk on the bench..always thought it was stupid not too . That said sub should have been used earlier on Saturday.

26th February 2018, 10.39:23	#19-0 (permalink)
Ooh aah Paskin retired & running a pub Joined: Aug 2011 Racecourse Spot: MRS, ex-kopite Real Name: ? Twitter: @	Re: Hard to beat, harder to win - penalties I don't get why people still seem happy with how we are doing. ok, I get that we are in sixth place and in the playoffs...that's great, much more than I expected to be honest. But we are drawing far too many games and the time will come when that won't be enough to keep us in the play offs. I will praise Keates and admit we have done very well this season but it could (and should) have been so much better. The points we have dropped late on in games due to poor concentration or game management is going to cost us. Out of 18 home games, we have drawn half...9 home games drawn!! We need to be picking up more points at home if we are serious of realising our play off aspirations. I am frankly amazed that we have drawn so many games and yet sit in the playoffs. It just shows how tight the league is and how infuriating our inability to kill off games has been.

26th February 2018, 14.37:25	#21-0 (permalink)
aberred Club Captain Joined: Jan 2013 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Hard to beat, harder to win - penalties Even Pearson said it would have been better to lose some and win some instead of all thevdraws

26th February 2018, 15.14:40	#22-0 (permalink)
Willywill Due a Testimonial Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale stand Real Name: Johnny Windows Twitter: @	Re: Hard to beat, harder to win - penalties I can’t argue with the statistics. They are impressive. But why is the average fan so down at present? Whilst walking out of the “stadium” at Solihull, you would think that we had been soundly beaten. Could it be that an average Wrexham match is like a war of attrition ? A sad thing to say, but I would sacrifice 5 or 6 of our points haul, in order for us to play in a more attacking, cavalier way. In the 60s and 70s we picked up the responsibilities of the home team and tried to roast the opponents. Going to the Racecourse now, is marginally more attractive than a trip to the dentists!

26th February 2018, 16.15:31	#24-0 (permalink)
marinman Cult Hero Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Hard to beat, harder to win - penalties A bit more composure on the ball would help. We're not a bad side but giving the ball away relentlessly puts us on the back foot too often. Control the ball and find a team mate.

26th February 2018, 18.21:38	#26-0 (permalink)
TaidTom Legend Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Moan Rd Stand Real Name: John Rowlands Twitter: @	Re: Hard to beat, harder to win - penalties We're not playing well at all at the moment, haven't done for a while. Makes it all the more amazing that the other teams can't find a way to beat us.