coalman

Fair points. Maybe that's part of the problem - they squad aren't invested in each other's success.

I think they're referring to this interview with Ankersen where he says he prefers watching match videos over being in person though that the scout's job is not to say whether the play is good or not because they already know. Some key quotes below https://thecorrespondent.com/2607/how-data-not-people-call-the-shots-in-denmark/230219386155-d2948861 Where he says: ‘The scouts do a different job here,’ Ankersen says. ‘We tell them: your job is not to tell us whether a player is good or not. We already know that. The scouts need to see whether they are a fit from a personal, psychological point of view.’ In fact, Midtjylland are questioning how valuable it is for their scouts to travel to live matches to evaluate players. ‘One game doesn’t tell you anything as a scout. If you base your opinion of a player on a few games you’ve attended, it will blur your vision. It’s a small sample. We believe it is more effective to see lots of matches on video.’ Last week, Ankersen travelled to Spain to meet with a player who is on a team in the Segunda Division. According to the model, however, the club plays like a mid-table team in the Primera Division; i.e. a lot stronger than its real-world position. ‘And I’m not going there to watch him play,’ Ankersen says – this could only muddle his opinion of the player, who he knows is good. ‘It’s to convince him to move to Denmark.’ ‘People see huge difference between the Premier League and the lower divisions in England,’ Ankersen explains. ‘We think this is not true. There is a big gap between the Premier League’s number 7 and number 10. But the gap between the Premier League’s number 10 and the Championship, or even League One, is far smaller.’ Sparv landed on the club’s radar because Midtjylland’s model was bullish on his former club, Greuther Fürth, from Germany’s second tier. ‘Our model says that last season, Greuther Fürth were good enough to play in the English Premier League.’ ‘We redesigned the club based on a question: what would a football club look like if it had no human eye and ear? Of course, it turns out you need a human element. But if you say from the start that ‘Oh, it has to be a combination of stats and humans,’ then you won’t be radical enough to be able to make a difference.’

From the replays I saw it looked like he was already berating Leo for shooting before it hit the back of the net. And after the goal went in he just stood there and didn't celebrate at all. No idea why he reacted that way - but it was a really strange reaction.

Armstrong of all people can't complain when someone decides to take a shot. The man lashes at goal every chance he gets. Leo was clean through one on one and I trust his composure way more. Not celebrating a goal against the Skates because you didn't score it isn't a good look.

Positives from that game. Back 4 with Bree and Wellington looks so much more solid. Leo's goal and celebration. That is all. Tonda really failed to get the most out of the better quality we had on the pitch and engaged Pompey in their game of boot it upfield when our best players are all best with ball to feet.

Some kind of tricky winger?

Peretz did really well there

This game is still there for the taking. Where's the "pure desire" Tonda was talking about after Hull?

Trainer watch. Mousinho's previously pristine trainers are looking a bit muddy whereas Tonda is still brilliant white.

Seeing the replay, Armstrong was already berating Scienza for not passing to him.

Good subs. Let's go for this.

It's a completely different feeling than when Armstrong is clean through.

Leo!

A good thing about both Bree and Wellington is they're going to put the player trying to cross the ball under pressure.

Ref needs to find his cards.

The difference is that's their game plan. We should have more about us.

I'd bring Fellows on straight away. Matsuki is leaving big spaces down our right hand side. I might move Matsuki inside and replace Azaz though. And would definitely bring Charles on for Downes. Stewart for Armstrong needs to happen at some point if Stewart is up to it. Not unhappy with our defence which is something I haven't had a chance to say much this season.

They've won 56% of aerial duels. Maybe we should stop hoofing it up in the air.

That was never a foul.

I saw him flick his hair back a few minutes ago. Haven't seen him with the football though.

While, on the one hand, I approve of us not noncing about at the back with the ball we need to stop giving it back to them.

Yeah, but he'd never get the stench out of fish out of the gloves.

Obvious dive. Yellow card surely

Two decent punches there by Peretz

We're actually getting players in the box for crosses.