The EFL Thread

[4LEX]

I have to say I've been surprised by our good start given the tough run of fixtures. Birmingham and Wrexham away (who will be Top 3) and today Charlton at home with a 100% record. Throw in losing our second best player to Millwall, not being allowed a replacement and injuries to 3 other first choice players. We're also the only club not make a single signing in the summer (one loan but he won't play for 2 weeks) and our entire squad is made up of free transfers or academy players.

Huge credit to Selles who has turned things around and dealt with a toxic situation away from the pitch. We've looked brilliant in most games, well set up and coached. Press high, keep the ball and play decent football. We do lack experience but once the takeover goes through and we can bring in a few players, we should push for promotion

 

[Hobbit]

Sol Bamba… RIP big man…

 

[BrianM]

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Sol Bamba… RIP big man…

Only 39 as well, terrible news.

 

[Piece]

Great start to the season then turn up to The Blades and put on a performance akin to last season.

 

[venger]

Steve Bruce appointed Blackpool manager

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg4ywkr1lqdo

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Steve Bruce appointed Blackpool manager

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg4ywkr1lqdo

Plenty of experience but when was the last time he was involved in any capacity

 

[Piece]

Steve Bruce appointed Blackpool manager

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg4ywkr1lqdo

Isn't that where all donkeys go?

 

[venger]

Isn't that where all donkeys go?

Harsh on the donkeys

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Stoke have sacked another manage. Just 9 months in the job, he was their 6th manager in 6 years. Highly regarded from Plymouth, not really given a chance, from the outside. They have become the new Watford / Chelsea in terms of manager turnover. Are expectations simply excessive for what they can spend now, do they have no patience there or is there a deeper issue? Interested to hear what our EFL experts think about the club?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

@Hobbit I watched the second half of the Boro game today. Is there a club rule where you can't shoot from outside the six yard box? So much possession, so much pretty play outside the penalty area, utterly toothless once you get close to goal.

 

[Hobbit]

@Hobbit I watched the second half of the Boro game today. Is there a club rule where you can't shoot from outside the six yard box? So much possession, so much pretty play outside the penalty area, utterly toothless once you get close to goal.

The last two matches have been poor. Previous matches have been shoot on sight. Latte Lath hasn’t recovered from the Ipswich approach, and is invisible. Jones has been very poor apart from the first match of the season. Azaz was way off form today, and Morris didn’t have a great game.

Doak looks like there’s a good player in there, he just needs to gel with his new team mates.

It’s powder-puff football. Looks good but if the guys up front aren’t firing it’s ineffectual.

 

[Piece]

Our fine start is a distant memory. Mid table here we come.

 

[Neilds]

What a week for the Mighty Millers - 1st away win in almost 2 years, win 2 consecutive league games for the first time in living memory and last night they stuffed Newcastle U21s in the Bristol Street Motors to go through to the knockouts with a game to spare. hopefully our season has finally started

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What a week for the Mighty Millers - 1st away win in almost 2 years, win 2 consecutive league games for the first time in living memory and last night they stuffed Newcastle U21s in the Bristol Street Motors to go through to the knockouts with a game to spare. hopefully our season has finally started

Only one place behind Reading too. Get them into the drop zone. I'd love it here at work. So many Royals fan. I may become a secret Miller for the season

 

[Piece]

Our fine start is a distant memory. Mid table here we come.

And then a few days later take all 3 v Boro. Funny ole game.

 

[4LEX]

How's everyone getting on?

Yet another takeover has fallen through for us, with a previously unknown personal debt secured on the stadium. So we could be part owned by a Chinese bank if they call said loan in, which will cause all sorts of problems. Just when you think things can't get much worse! New buyers are in ongoing talks, so hopefully a deal can be agreed but it's all a mess off the pitch.

On it we're just outside the play offs and performing really well. Great at home especially but away quite disappointing. That said we've had a lot of the top sides away so that should improve. The style of football is excellent to watch, a team of largely U21 players with a handful of top senior players. High press, intense attacking football and the players are really putting in a shift every match. Miles better than watching tedious football in the Championship from lazy mercenaries!

 

[4LEX]

Only one place behind Reading too. Get them into the drop zone. I'd love it here at work. So many Royals fan. I may become a secret Miller for the season

Been surprised by Rotherham having an iffy start, really thought they'd hit the ground running with an experienced manager and some good signings.

 

[Neilds]

Been surprised by Rotherham having an iffy start, really thought they'd hit the ground running with an experienced manager and some good signings.

Been very frustrating. We have been top of the shots on goal table this season but can’t seem to put the ball in the net.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Mark Robins has been sacked as manager of Coventry. Second longest serving manager in the top 4 leagues after Pep, 7 years. Remarkable achievement when you think of the tightrope managers in the lower divisions walk. I'm sure he will be picked up by a club soon.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Mark Robins has been sacked as manager of Coventry. Second longest serving manager in the top 4 leagues after Pep, 7 years. Remarkable achievement when you think of the tightrope managers in the lower divisions walk. I'm sure he will be picked up by a club soon.

Seems to always do a good job but another who doesn’t get a chance at a bigger club