https://twitter.com/only1argyle/status/1379127188662915080?s=24

Can’t disagree with any of that, frankly.

First time I’ve heard Lowe speak like that, had to be said, let’s see how they react.

a spineless shambles by argyle.the huge management staff should hang their heads in shame for failing to motivate the players.my ratings;
Michael Cooper - 1
Will Aimson - 7
Jerome Opoku - 3
Kelland Watts - 2
Joe Edwards - 1
Tyrese Fornah - 3
Connor Grant - 0
Panutche Camara - 2
Danny Mayor - 0
Ryan Hardie - 4
Niall Ennis - 6
management department zero

Errrrrrrm, serious, joke, drank to much or really upset. I know they were bad but seriously?

very serious,not a joke,no booze very upset with this abject performance.

I was interested to read today's synopsis because I was on parenting duties for my son's 7th birthday party.

I managed to hear the last 15 mins of commentary so I'm surprised to see ratings from some people of around 5 to 7 for most players. Judging by what I heard this was an appalling display and there isn't one player who can feel proud of their contribution today. I don't think Lowe can sleep easy either. Shrewsbury aren't exactly on fire but we completely capitulated.

I agree we need a significant shake-up this summer. If nothing else it would be nice to be able to vary the way we play according to the conditions & opposition, which means obtaining players who can play in multiple systems.

If we're playing four at the back we need dedicated LB and RB. If we're playing 352 we need wing-backs who can cross.

Onwards, and (I suspect) downwards with our minus 13 goal difference.

I don't know why people are giving 5's to most of the players. Honorable exception, Will Aimson, who may well not be proud of today, but did absolutely give it his all.

Guess which manager said the below...

"The lads came in over the weekend with a real focus and they took that into the game today."

I’ll give you a clue if anyone is stick. Not flipping ours.

Our ‘lads’ looked like we’ve just asked them to play a match at 0900 after a big night out.

Absolutely seething.

To be fair, so is Lowe. Pulls no punches at all in his post match interview. And nor should he.

I was interested to read today's synopsis because I was on parenting duties for my son's 7th birthday party.

I managed to hear the last 15 mins of commentary so I'm surprised to see ratings from some people of around 5 to 7 for most players. Judging by what I heard this was an appalling display and there isn't one player who can feel proud of their contribution today. I don't think Lowe can sleep easy either. Shrewsbury aren't exactly on fire but we completely capitulated.

I agree we need a significant shake-up this summer. If nothing else it would be nice to be able to vary the way we play according to the conditions & opposition, which means obtaining players who can play in multiple systems.

If we're playing four at the back we need dedicated LB and RB. If we're playing 352 we need wing-backs who can cross.

Onwards, and (I suspect) downwards with our minus 13 goal difference.

It’s been driving me crazy all year.

Yes Edwards has done well this year. Yet he is a midfielder playing as a full back / wing back. Play the guy in midfield. You wouldn’t of needed Fornah, who he is better than, and then you could have brought in a decent RB / RWB who can cross.

Edwards strength is his work rate and running into the box. You need decent full backs who are comfortable on the ball and, most importantly, can cross.

This is us trying to shoe horn square pegs in round holes. Lowe knew his system was going to be 3-1-4-2 . However, if you think back to last season he did played Cooper at LWB when the guy isn’t defensive minded. This season we lost MacFadzean and had no decent option there. We just filled the gaps with squad players like C Grant instead of having a decent no1.

He has to work out his formation and then gets players in who fit that formation.

Lowe’s tactical nous shown over last two seasons is concerning.

a spineless shambles by argyle.the huge management staff should hang their heads in shame for failing to motivate the players.my ratings;
Michael Cooper - 1
Will Aimson - 7
Jerome Opoku - 3
Kelland Watts - 2
Joe Edwards - 1
Tyrese Fornah - 3
Connor Grant - 0
Panutche Camara - 2
Danny Mayor - 0
Ryan Hardie - 4
Niall Ennis - 6
management department zero

Bit harsh on Conor Grant, he did get an assist.

Made I laugh.

a spineless shambles by argyle.the huge management staff should hang their heads in shame for failing to motivate the players.my ratings;
Michael Cooper - 1
Will Aimson - 7
Jerome Opoku - 3
Kelland Watts - 2
Joe Edwards - 1
Tyrese Fornah - 3
Connor Grant - 0
Panutche Camara - 2
Danny Mayor - 0
Ryan Hardie - 4
Niall Ennis - 6
management department zero

Bit harsh on Conor Grant, he did get an assist.

Made I laugh.

me too.a welcome bit of levity on a dreadful afternoon.

For me as soon as Shrewsbury worked out to play balls over the top of us we were beaten
I haven't seen any improvement this season whatsoever we cannot defend balls i to our box and our keeper will not come and help his defenders

Its so obvious but nothing gets done about it

Can't understand the 1 markings for Cooper. What did he do wrong ?. Made some decent saves . It was the clowns in front of him that were the problem.

Currently the team are more like Subbuteo, every pass from a standing start and too deliberate. I was comparing with Shrews, although not great going forward their midfield do pass and move and I noticed every player had an option on the ball, where as we didn't.

I didn't want to consider it, but it looks like we are now losing an edge perhaps because we're safe. That's different to having an attitude of not trying, I think its just a little mental relaxation thats unconsciously dropped our performance levels.

A chance for Tomlinson, Law and Lolos to grab a few games before we go again next season.

If you read these reports every week, German Shepherd, you, surely, realise that you need to take Steve’s extreme markings with a pinch of salt. The same applies with his player valuations.

I consider myself a green tint and glass half full supporter. I try my best to appreciate the football we have played at times and not get too upset about our losses.... but today was embarrassing. Shrewsbury aren’t a good team but they outplayed and outfought us in every area of the pitch.
Our performance was abysmal.
We did not put any pressure on them when they played it out from the back- at most one of Hardie or Ennis ran towards the player on the ball while Camara, Grant and Mayor watched on. When they pressed us they looked like they meant it- purposeful co- ordinated and genuinely forcing us backwards until Aimson or Cooper were forced to play long balls into the channels. Hardie didnt once look strong enough to win any challenge.
We dribbled down blind alleys, were ponderous when we had a chance to break and couldn’t string two forward passes together. Our passing was sloppy ... why can’t we pass the ball so that the receiver can move onto the ball instead of having to collect it behind them? And what is it with these flicked passes with the outside of the boot? I lost count of the times Grant and Mayor tried it and lacked power making it a 50/50 ball for the defender.
We made 5 substitutions and not one of them made a positive difference. Byron Moore just doesn’t look interested. Lolos looked like he had the physique to compete better than Hardie but didn’t win a 50/50 . Jephcott’s only strength is his ability to find space in the box and I can’t remember him setting foot in there- not entirely his fault as we never created one opening. Ben Reeves at least looked interested but gifting them a second goal immediately after he came on changed the game & made it more difficult for him to make a positive impression.
Aimson is the only one who deserves any credit from today.
I hate coming onto this site after a defeat and reading unnecessary negativity but today I have added to it and it is fully deserved.

I consider myself a green tint and glass half full supporter. I try my best to appreciate the football we have played at times and not get too upset about our losses.... but today was embarrassing. Shrewsbury aren’t a good team but they outplayed and outfought us in every area of the pitch.
Our performance was abysmal.
We did not put any pressure on them when they played it out from the back- at most one of Hardie or Ennis ran towards the player on the ball while Camara, Grant and Mayor watched on. When they pressed us they looked like they meant it- purposeful co- ordinated and genuinely forcing us backwards until Aimson or Cooper were forced to play long balls into the channels. Hardie didnt once look strong enough to win any challenge.
We dribbled down blind alleys, were ponderous when we had a chance to break and couldn’t string two forward passes together. Our passing was sloppy ... why can’t we pass the ball so that the receiver can move onto the ball instead of having to collect it behind them? And what is it with these flicked passes with the outside of the boot? I lost count of the times Grant and Mayor tried it and lacked power making it a 50/50 ball for the defender.
We made 5 substitutions and not one of them made a positive difference. Byron Moore just doesn’t look interested. Lolos looked like he had the physique to compete better than Hardie but didn’t win a 50/50 . Jephcott’s only strength is his ability to find space in the box and I can’t remember him setting foot in there- not entirely his fault as we never created one opening. Ben Reeves at least looked interested but gifting them a second goal immediately after he came on changed the game & made it more difficult for him to make a positive impression.
Aimson is the only one who deserves any credit from today.
I hate coming onto this site after a defeat and reading unnecessary negativity but today I have added to it and it is fully deserved.

I'm sure it was Grant who gifted them the 2nd goal.