03 Sep 2026 17:34:42
We now know the squad going forward, a hectic schedule awaits, Ipswich tomorrow (really looking forward to the game), followed by 3 games in 6 days.
I might be in the minority but I’ve liked a lot of what we’ve produced in the 2 games so far, we’ve tried to win from the off in both. However, all 4 goals conceded were poor from the team, but we have a great coach / manager who I have utmost faith in.
Cody playing on the right side had a good game going forward, beat players and got crosses in, one resulting in Isak’s goal.
The manager spoke today about players connections etc. Forest's 1st goal came initially from their throw in near our corner flag, ball gets cleared upfield towards their keeper who’s nailed on to punt it long. As the ball makes its way up to him, Frimpong sprints 30 yards upfield to press the left back leaving Gapko to cover the eventual scorer who is stood in space right behind him, but Cody doesn’t switch on.
In fact, he has a power nap while the game goes on around him, leaving Ndoye unattended. 1-0 to Forest.
Pretty poor basic stuff from both Frimpong & Gapko, but it’s not rocket science so hopefully more time under Iraola’s guidance, we should quickly improve all over the pitch with these connections.
Hopefully we see some minutes from Monsieur Barcola tomorrow evening. The possibilities now to attack both wings, get to the byline, will definitely improve Isak’s mindset.
I think we may start the game with Munoz left wing, Gapko right, Isak & Wirtz, that’s a good looking front 4 which should be enough to put Ipswich to the sword ?
All in all I can’t wait for the game.
YNWA
03 Sep 2026 20:26:20
Agree sizemick, it’s going to get the players up to speed and then we should start to cut out these mistakes, hopefully.
04 Sep 2026 08:56:34
I agree as well with you, OP. The Gakpo/Frimpong mess-up is just a case of poor communication, which is mostly due to the current lack of structure in the team right now, early doors.
That is what Iraola is referring to and keeps talking about, which is actual fact.
The team just needs to keep working hard to get the structure, balance and comms right, cos we have some very good talent on the team esp. up front. We just have to stay the course and let Doni cook. Impatience will get nobody nowhere fast.