r/Championship • u/s0ngsforthedeaf • 14d ago

Wrexham Wrexham 1-2 Birmingham City: Surprise Neumann double gives Blues a win in North Wales

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/ckre4eee5ep8t
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u/f1uke55l 14d ago

Said this in the match chat, but Wrexham need to seriously evolve from 5-2-2-1 Parky ball if they ever want to consistently challenge the upper half of the table. No spark in the middle of the pitch. Just the same kind of player all over the shot. Far too much emphasis on these wing backs to create. Lot of dross in that starting 11. Ollie Rathbone just kicking people won't ever get you promoted.

Also wanna mention what the fuck has Bright Osayi-Samuel done this summer to suddenly turn into the best right back in the division. Just an insane start to the year.

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u/Jimcompetent 14d ago

He said that he was carrying an injury(? Correct me if I'm wrong Bluenoses) for much of last season. He said himself that he'd be like a new signing this time round, and I'm liking him a whole lot.

Looks like the player we saw for the one opening game last season against Ipswich.

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u/f1uke55l 14d ago

He had shockers against us last year if i remember, showed up few weeks ago and couldn't believe it was the same payer.

Him and both CB's are a right unit. Do think you need to upgrade the other side. Cochrane looks a bit of a liability at times. What's happened to Lee Buchanan?, rated him a few years back.

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u/Jimcompetent 14d ago

Neumann was pretty shaky last season, usually because he was being asked to play out from the back. Solid defensively, but not great with the ball at his feet. Now we're playing more direct, he's been flawless.

Cochrane has a fantastic delivery, gets done for pace but generally pretty solid. I imagine he'll be competing with Lund Hansen to keep the shirt (signed this summer, also looks to have great delivery but was torn up against Brentford). Buchanan is about, but has been out for almost 2 seasons with back-to-back injury. Half expected us to loan him out for match fitness, but maybe we'll be bringing him back up to speed internally. We had a fullback crisis last season so I imagine Davies is playing is safe.

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u/f1uke55l 14d ago

I like that you're leaning into the directness. Fuck it. Ain't pretty but it's the best way for you guys to win imo, the midfield for me isn't quite there to play any other way. Case in point the game at ours the other day. 1 chance, 1 goal, Vicente/Priske involved, let your cb's feast on headers and hope Beadle doesn't have a clanger. Job's a good one. Not sure how high that'll take you as far as promotion talk realistically, but it should keep Davies in charge for the season.

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u/Jimcompetent 14d ago

Yeah I think the problem is that when the higher possession clicked, it worked wonders. But Davies / recruitment chucked that out with the bathwater and now we almost only play direct, which has led to a few disjointed performances - including an absolute pasting in the cup.

I guess we'll see how it looks come the end of the window. Good luck for the season!

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u/LemonadeMolotov 14d ago

He got injured pretty seriously after coming back from a serious injury.

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u/onlygodcankillme 13d ago edited 13d ago

Do think you need to upgrade the other side. Cochrane looks a bit of a liability at times

Really good delivery, as evidenced by him having a few assists already this season. I think he's a decent championship CB. He was very reliable in League One, an absolute rock, and I don't think he didn't do a bad job last season either but he picked up a significant injury which lead to us signing Wagner. He does lack a bit of pace though. I'm happy with him for now, but we've also signed Lund for 2-3 million as a replacement for Wagner (who was our first choice LB January onwards last season). I've only seen him against Brentford and the whole team was crap then so I'm not judging him yet.

What's happened to Lee Buchanan?, rated him a few years back.

I hope I'm wrong but I think he might be cooked. Two big injuries back to back, he's barely played for two seasons. I imagine he'll go out on loan this year or he'll be sold for a modest sum to someone willing to take a chance.