I don’t get the low marks across the board for the defence. Sure we let them in too often (both sides) but the central defenders all made amazing blocks especially in the first half. You can’t give up THAT much possession win 2-1 and have a shit defence.Give the lads some credit guys we've won away
I don’t get the low marks across the board for the defence. Sure we let them in too often (both sides) but the central defenders all made amazing blocks especially in the first half. You can’t give up THAT much possession win 2-1 and have a shit defence.
The problem with stats is they don't tell the whole story. Nearly all of their shots were from distance or tight angles. Most of their touches in our area were on the right of our area with them not being able to make much of them.A good defence doesn’t give the opposition 50+ touches inside their area and 20+ shots on goal. Last ditch blocks aren’t a sign of a good defence and CBs giving the ball away a third of the time was the main problem with our possession.
Good points but we have to agree to disagreeA good defence doesn’t give the opposition 50+ touches inside their area and 20+ shots on goal. Last ditch blocks aren’t a sign of a good defence and CBs giving the ball away a third of the time was the main problem with our possession.
I think it was good natured tbf.Did you see him randomly hold onto I think Eccles boot and refuse to let go as well. Just a weird keeper.
He just likes his boots and was checking which ones they are so he can get a pair.I think it was good natured tbf.
Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet..
Both Lati and Kitching did it. Was frustrating to watch but i get the feeling they were following orders.I’m surprised at the Kitch scores. Don’t get me wrong he did a lot of things right but he does play the role very selfishly. He could see JDS was getting out numbered but kept his narrow position and didn’t offer much support or cover.
The same could be said for Lati, although his around game was worse.
It might be if course that they have been told as a 3 to play within the width of the box. If that’s the case then fair enough but it does leave our wing backs very exposed.
Nothing dubious about the winner.Dovin 7
Good saves and some better distribution. Choices with short passes to defenders far too deep invited unnecessary pressure at times. Maybe should have caught their goal. Maybe.
MVE 7
Just scraped a 7 due to done decent throws but not at his best.
Lati 5
All over the show. Own goal (although not really his fault) and some poor passing. Could easily have cost a penalty.
Kitching 6
Poor passing. Poor decision making. Poor leadership. Doesn’t seem to shout when needed.
Thomas 6
Some brave heading but no game common sense. Those poor passes and unnecessary corners given away could have cost us dearly.
JDS 4
Really poor. Looked like a kid in the wrong team. A couple of good bits going forward.
Grimes 7
Shows for the ball. Without him we would have been hammered.
Eccles 6
So so.
Rudoni 6
A cultured midfielder that is playing pretty much pinned to the wing. Big distance between him and Sims. Get pulled inwards sometimes man.
BTA 5
Poor control and didn’t seriously press. Needs benching now EMC back.
Sims 8
One decent goal, one crossed off for a dubious foul, dubious winner. Biggest plus: Sims now knows that if you press hard then maybe something happens.
Subs 6 all.
How’s that on the cb they could have played out better but their fundamental job of defending they did bloomin wellA good defence doesn’t give the opposition 50+ touches inside their area and 20+ shots on goal. Last ditch blocks aren’t a sign of a good defence and CBs giving the ball away a third of the time was the main problem with our possession.
That is oneGreat hairstyle ,you'd think on his money he'd just get a hair transplant .
Or a King of Shaves merchandiseGreat hairstyle ,you'd think on his money he'd just get a hair transplant .
At least he held on to his head.As was holding his head for the disallowed goal.
I think it was good natured tbf.
...the mild cigar from Benson & Hedges (cue air on a g string)Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet..
one for the over 40’s
How can a keeper pull off a save like that and then not be aware of simms approaching and drop the ball for him
Mad
Just not brave enough or no good at catching the ball. Should have jumped with a knee up, scoopingthe ball into his arms. Can help with balance and gives protection. No chance of a foul as he was all by himself.How can a keeper pull off a save like that and then not be aware of simms approaching and drop the ball for him
Mad
Penalty?Did you see him randomly hold onto I think Eccles boot and refuse to let go as well. Just a weird keeper.
Scared he was going to get clattered.How can a keeper pull off a save like that and then not be aware of simms approaching and drop the ball for him
Mad
I think he was aware and having Simms so close worried him into a mistake, long may it continueHow can a keeper pull off a save like that and then not be aware of simms approaching and drop the ball for him
Mad
I think he was aware and having Simms so close worried him into a mistake, long may it continue
It was good natured eventually. It might not have been if Eccles had put on some histrionics.I think it was good natured tbf.
Yes, “Speedy” was very quick.Good shout, putting pressure on players can lead them into making mistakes.
As we saw in the third goal Keith Houchen scored in the quarter final at Hillsborough.
David Speedy was very good at it.
I don’t recall him being particularly quick - just an awkward little fugger who was probably a nightmare to play against.Yes, “Speedy” was very quick.
I think perhaps you may have missed his joke based on Speedy as opposed to SpeedieI don’t recall him being particularly quick - just an awkward little fugger who was probably a nightmare to play against.
I don't know. As a squad player I think he's pretty decent at this level but he's unlikely to be integral to our success.genuinely asking out of interest, no agenda, would we miss him?
he’s a decent squad player, but personally I don’t think he improves us, and I don’t think Lampard sees what some do on here otherwise he’d be a nailed on starter
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