FA Cup Plymouth away Sunday 9th Feb at 3pm

[kingfunk]

There was no leadership, nobody to grab the game by the scruff, no creativity in midfield, if jones didn’t pull up yesterday morning things might have been different. Goes to show how influential the spine of the first team is. Was really disappointed with chiesa’s attitude in the first half, moaning about poor passes whilst being more occupied trying to look busy himself, fancies himself as a bit of a foreman. The experience we had on the pitch played like they felt the game was beneath them. Quite disappointing all round, some of them will be playing for their future from here on in imo.

[Myo]

We had loads of the ball but it was so pedestrian, so giving it to Diaz or Chiesa when we've given Plymouth time to get back and organise their 8 man defence meant they had little chance to make the right impact.

As I said, we did have loads of possession, but it was meaningless side to side shuffles, no incisive, quick passing to make Plymouth chase around the park.

Totally agree 100 percent with this my sentiments exactly...on the basis of our perceived 'superior squad' sense on paper (both technical and at a mental level), we deserved to lose this based upon the type of play we did today...

[Sus]

Have you got your kit and boots clean? Stay off the carbs today, and the beer!

I’m ready

[RichC]

For me, the biggest dissapointment isn't the loss, its the fact that so many players just didn't take the opportunity they were given today. Was really hoping to see a performance from the likes of McConnell, Chiesa and Nyoni - it just didn't happen. Even Kweev was a bit of a let down for the pen - he's normally so good at going the right way.

[SB]

Yep, there seemed to be no acknowledgement during the game that we were playing a makeshift side, some of whom were making their first appearance for the senior side. A midfielder at CB, winger in the middle and a fringe player alongside him. Absolutely no ambition from Slot and I'm very happy about that.

I bet Mark79 has a sore head today

Hopefully our starting X1 take it out on the Ev on Wednesday

[Slinky Skills]

Argyle played well though and defended really good, you have to give them some credit as well to be fair. They've probably defended better than most of the PL teams we've faced this season.

[rudedog]

You could see how much more it meant to them, they celebrated every clearance and save like they’d just scored a goal. We just didn’t get anywhere near to matching them in that respect.

[vlahka]

All we really needed was 1 good midfielder. But the whole middle was beyond useless when it came to link play or even trying to score. They were cautious, untidy, and lacked intelligence. I still dont see what nyoni and mcconnel bring.

[Exiled_red]

For me, the biggest dissapointment isn't the loss, its the fact that so many players just didn't take the opportunity they were given today. Was really hoping to see a performance from the likes of McConnell, Chiesa and Nyoni - it just didn't happen. Even Kweev was a bit of a let down for the pen - he's normally so good at going the right way.

I don't think any of the players who played could really complain that they aren't playing more regularly off the back of that performance.

I have more sympathy for the kids that played because if the senior pros aren't playing well it makes it even more difficult for the kids to shine, sad thing for them is that it limits their opportunites for the rest of the season, if we had gone through they would probably have had another chance for more games.

[BigChief]

All we really needed was 1 good midfielder. But the whole middle was beyond useless when it came to link play or even trying to score. They were cautious, untidy, and lacked intelligence. I still dont see what nyoni and mcconnel bring.

Harsh on youngsters but I can't disagree. If Bajetic and Morton (far higher ceilings at the time) aren't/weren't able to make it then these two certainly will not either.

[Sus]

Also, I just read that 1983/84 was the last time we got knocked out by a 2nd division team in the FA Cup 4th round. We went and won the league, CL and League Cup that season

[BigChief]

All eyes on the draw. I bet Plymouth get Utd or City.

Kell Soopree. I'm glad we're out now for sure.

[DerKrampus]

Kell Soopree. I'm glad we're out now for sure.

Quelle surprise?