What did Riza do wrong today?

A few things Riza got wrong today.

First, shouldn't have started with that many attacking players. It meant that Sunderland were all over us for the first half hour and we couldn't cope - should have scored more than the one they did in that time.

But worst of all were the subs. It played right into Sunderland's hands and the reason we lost the game. Going ultra defensive at 1-1 was never going to work, they were going for the winner and it made that easier for them.

Didn't make sense to me because we had grown into the match and should have stuck with the tactics that got us back into it.

I have no issue with starting a match cautiously away from home because we have the options to bring on attacking players.

But bringing on more defensive players at 1-1 was a big mistake I'm afraid to say.

I'm fed up of saying the same thing.
His biggest decision is to go defensive.
He will take us down

Switching to a back 5 and trying to see the game out has cost us on a few occasions now, we should just keep pushing for the winner

, it's the negative mindset riza has that irritates me and I think will cost us, still we move on to Tuesday and hope for the best

Picking players is easy playing to a game plan is experience which he doesn't have his tactics are play out from the back we then make mistakes not just today quite a few times this season we have nearly cost us a goal because of this ticky tacky type of play we don't have the players to play this way bulet way of playing riza hasn't changed it that's what he got wrong bad management how we setup not team selection

Put Chambers to back four. Bring Collins in from the cold

it looks like riza will not learn from his mistakes, how many games have we seen him panick and go ultra defensive, I can understand the last 5-10 minutes but he does it at the 60-70 mark in nearly every game

A few things Riza got wrong today.

First, shouldn't have started with that many attacking players. It meant that Sunderland were all over us for the first half hour and we couldn't cope - should have scored more than the one they did in that time.

But worst of all were the subs. It played right into Sunderland's hands and the reason we lost the game. Going ultra defensive at 1-1 was never going to work, they were going for the winner and it made that easier for them.

Didn't make sense to me because we had grown into the match and should have stuck with the tactics that got us back into it.

I have no issue with starting a match cautiously away from home because we have the options to bring on attacking players.

But bringing on more defensive players at 1-1 was a big mistake I'm afraid to say.

Yes the biggest problem is this isn't the first time it's happened, in fact I've lost count of the bad in game decisions he has made.

The defence is a shambles, he hasn't settled on a back four and continues to play players out of position.

I wanted Riza to succeed but he doesn't learn from previous mistakes and this squad should not be in a relegation fight.

If we survive it'll be by the skin of our teeth but if we don't want to be in the same position next season a new manager is essential.

This one on the manager … changed shape at a vital time. We can’t defend, so don’t go defensive so early and invite pressure.

Riza wanted a point and (once again) has cost us a point.

We are in serious trouble and our GD alone could end up relegating us.

Unfortunately Riza continues to bottle it and is not learning that we often cannot defend a point or lead.

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I do wonder since the loss of his father whether his head has gone. This job is huge for him and add that in to mix, he's not coping and looks increasingly like the loser to take us down. If we lose to Luton we are finished. Not mathematically of course but I can't see how he can continue.

A few things Riza got wrong today.

First, shouldn't have started with that many attacking players. It meant that Sunderland were all over us for the first half hour and we couldn't cope - should have scored more than the one they did in that time.

But worst of all were the subs. It played right into Sunderland's hands and the reason we lost the game. Going ultra defensive at 1-1 was never going to work, they were going for the winner and it made that easier for them.

Didn't make sense to me because we had grown into the match and should have stuck with the tactics that got us back into it.

I have no issue with starting a match cautiously away from home because we have the options to bring on attacking players.

But bringing on more defensive players at 1-1 was a big mistake I'm afraid to say.

Well, he's the manager of a team that's just lost away from home AGAIN, we are now into march with ONE away wln all season pathetic.

Up until Riza took Robinson off we looked just as likely as them to score but taking him off gave us no outlet. I complain about him enough but I thought he was getting stuck in today freeing up Colwill.

It's pathetic to be honest from one extreme to the other all in one game .
We are going down it's on the cards .
I've totally lost it with him now .I've tried to be positive and supportive but we are all over the place .
Tuesday will be the same against Luton I've no doubt about it .
No starting 11 team is all over the place .panic stations each game we concede and we lose.same same and games we are capable of winning.
Burnley and Sunderland we could of won both.
One win away all season it's absolutely shame full.
Get a yound lad who plays fifa on the PlayStation and we'd do better.
I've had enough now

The board need to act now clear out purse etc too , he went 5 back once again early . Why not go for the win the guy will never learn . If he stays we will go down . I predict us losing against Luton Tuesday he is inexperienced hasn’t got a clue, he will say I been in this game a long time , but he has learned fk all.

I do wonder since the loss of his father whether his head has gone. This job is huge for him and add that in to mix, he's not coping and looks increasingly like the loser to take us down. If we lose to Luton we are finished. Not mathematically of course but I can't see how he can continue.

No it has because he's done it all season and not learning from it.

We must have the worst concentration levels of any team in the league ,the amount of ball watching and not picking up the opposition players is killing us.Our defensive shape and constant tinkering with selection will be our downfall .Our attack has improved greatly with having a proper centre forward in Salech but the service into him is so poor .Riza needs help I have no confidence in any of the coaches around him ,an experienced coach is needed now or we could go down

Nobody says fire of Richard Shaw.
Defence is shit and he was brought in to sort it out

Nobody says fire of Richard Shaw.
Defence is shit and he was brought in to sort it out

Nobody says fire of Richard Shaw.
Defence is shit and he was brought in to sort it out

Riza said after Bristol away where he brought defenders on to defend a 1 nil lead and they scored....I have learnt my lesson.... well he clearly hasn't
... he did the same against Hull but they missed an absolute sitter...he doesn't learn his lesson ... too naive...we should be well clear by now...same against cov and Stoke away

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Just an observation from the two games against two top teams in championship with our squad its showed both of them games we could of won bad management during the game has cost us first burnley we started defensively then after going 2 nil down we start to have ago then against sunderland we get battered first 10 15 mins we get a goal back before half time so should mean we are the side going in half time with our tails up then with 20 mins odd to go he decides to sure up the backline and bring them more on to us shows his inexperince i still say a better manager with this squad would of gone on a run not draws a run of wins

I wanted an attacking line up, which we got.

What he did wrong was the substitutions, completely baffled by them if im honest. We were in a decent position and looked like we could get another goal but taking Robinson off changed the game.

Went to back 5 with no need to.

BUT we are still above the drop zone and more emphasis on the Luton game now which is a must win.

A few things Riza got wrong today.

First, shouldn't have started with that many attacking players. It meant that Sunderland were all over us for the first half hour and we couldn't cope - should have scored more than the one they did in that time.

But worst of all were the subs. It played right into Sunderland's hands and the reason we lost the game. Going ultra defensive at 1-1 was never going to work, they were going for the winner and it made that easier for them.

Didn't make sense to me because we had grown into the match and should have stuck with the tactics that got us back into it.

I have no issue with starting a match cautiously away from home because we have the options to bring on attacking players.

But bringing on more defensive players at 1-1 was a big mistake I'm afraid to say.

Yes the biggest problem is this isn't the first time it's happened, in fact I've lost count of the bad in game decisions he has made.

The defence is a shambles, he hasn't settled on a back four and continues to play players out of position.

I wanted Riza to succeed but he doesn't learn from previous mistakes and this squad should not be in a relegation fight.

If we survive it'll be by the skin of our teeth but if we don't want to be in the same position next season a new manager is essential.

Excellent reply and exactly how I feel.

Time is running out for Riza, he needs to learn fast and enforce the tactics he wants, not those from above. If he does, I think he will succeed.

A few things Riza got wrong today.

First, shouldn't have started with that many attacking players. It meant that Sunderland were all over us for the first half hour and we couldn't cope - should have scored more than the one they did in that time.

But worst of all were the subs. It played right into Sunderland's hands and the reason we lost the game. Going ultra defensive at 1-1 was never going to work, they were going for the winner and it made that easier for them.

Didn't make sense to me because we had grown into the match and should have stuck with the tactics that got us back into it.

I have no issue with starting a match cautiously away from home because we have the options to bring on attacking players.

But bringing on more defensive players at 1-1 was a big mistake I'm afraid to say.

1-1 defending for nearly 20mins never going to work. Thought we were playing ok until then

Sunderland away was always going to be a rough one, and again, Salech is the paint thickness of a post from getting a point and all of these OTT topics go away. Fine margins. These fine margins may be the reason we go down, though.

What Riza HAS to manage is their second goal. Its a constant theme. Simple ball in the box and statue-esque defenders. This is our achillies heel! The first goal is quality, zero complaints.

Riza, Shaw and Purse is what we have - they need to close up that same repeat open door of a goal. Its been the same for months.

I am not defending Riza by no means, but with us fickle fans and I am one of them I must admit and hold my arms up to it.
What would peoples reaction be today if he did not make those subs at 65 to 70 mins and we were attacking to get the 3pts but Sunderland broke away and scored I can guess he would get slaughtered for not making the subs as well, Just think Riza is on a no win situation with us fans.

I am not defending Riza by no means, but with us fickle fans and I am one of them I must admit and hold my arms up to it.
What would peoples reaction be today if he did not make those subs at 65 to 70 mins and we were attacking to get the 3pts but Sunderland broke away and scored I can guess he would get slaughtered for not making the subs as well, Just think Riza is on a no win situation with us fans.

Too many like the fact he makes mistakes to suit their agenda.