Walsall (Home) Match Thread (38 Viewers)

Otis · Jan 12, 2016

shmmeee said:
And when he gets more assists than anyone else.

Yeah! Besides scoring and having loads of assists, he nearly always chooses the wrong option!

It's a bit like 'what have the Romans ever done for us' I think.

Hadji10 · Jan 12, 2016

He could have twice as many if he engaged his fucking brain. Games like tonight he's a waste of time.

Don't get why people don't like Phillips, done fuck all wrong tonight. Another young kid we've threw away in the bin already along with Burge and Haynes, shame.

Sky Blue Pete · Jan 12, 2016

torchomatic said:
I actually thought that Philips had a good game and Haynes was pretty good in the first half.

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Yep they didn't have bad games but they were the weak links in a very good team performance

sw88 · Jan 12, 2016

I'm still looking for 4 points from theses two massive games so won't get too down.

After the first half I thought we had the upper hand and would get the three points but Walsall wanted it more second half and forced us into errors, giving them space on both flanks. That said we had chances but didn't take them.

clint van damme · Jan 12, 2016

Hadji10 said:
He could have twice as many if he engaged his fucking brain. Games like tonight he's a waste of time.

Don't get why people don't like Phillips, done fuck all wrong tonight. Another young kid we've threw away in the bin already along with Burge and Haynes, shame.

hes a kid FFS! Not many wingers you couldn't level the wrong option accusation at at his age.

Agree with your comments about the other youngsters though.

Voice_of_Reason · Jan 12, 2016

The important thing is we didn't lose. We are still one win away from second place. There are still twenty games to play. Provided we win more than the other teams around us then automatics are there for the taking. This wasn't a bad result all things considered.

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Jan 12, 2016

Otis said:
Agree. First half we totally dominated and looked very much an automatic promotion placed side.

We ran out if steam second half (ring rusty?), but even then we came back and had a 10 minute period where we dominated and had 3 good opportunities to kill the game.

I am more confident too. Hunt will prove to be a good acquisiton, Lorentzson too hopefully. Just need that dominant centre back and another goalscorer.

Yea, I just think we have the best squad. Cole is getting better and fitter every game. Maddison will only get stronger and better with game time. Armstrong and Murphy are both match winners at this level and we're continuing to add and improve with Lorentzton, Ramage, Hunt and Rose already signed whilst our rivals are standing still.

Think we deserved to win tonight and Walsall were fortunate to take away a point.

clint van damme · Jan 12, 2016

Voice_of_Reason said:
The important thing is we didn't lose. We are still one win away from second place. There are still twenty games to play. Provided we win more than the other teams around us then automatics are there for the taking. This wasn't a bad result all things considered.

That's why you're called voice of reason!

covcity4life · Jan 12, 2016

Said I'd take a point beforehand but when your leading till 80th minute thr overusing emotion is disaapointment.

Still were still unbeaton at home and I think we will get the 3pts vs Burton on Saturday

We can still go top on Saturday! Chin up

P.s look at Wigan. Everyone on here fears them but they gave away 3 goal lead at home today! We are good enough for autos so let's just let next few fixtures play out and see how we do

stevefloyd · Jan 12, 2016

Cole looked classy a few times tonight starting to link with Armstrong.. Armstrong battled really well... Stokes had a very good game but murphy should have been brought off 20 mins before the end for Lameiras.. he was leaving haynes exposed all the time and didnt close down their right back which led to their goal.. Sawer looked a class act...never seen him give the ball away all night

Hadji10 · Jan 12, 2016

We need to put a run of wins together and quick. No good winning one drawing two, win one draw one. You'll just end up staying where you are.

ccfc92 · Jan 12, 2016

covcity4life said:
Said I'd take a point beforehand but when your leading till 80th minute thr overusing emotion is disaapointment.

Still were still unbeaton at home and I think we will get the 3pts vs Burton on Saturday

We can still go top on Saturday! Chin up

P.s look at Wigan. Everyone on here fears them but they gave away 3 goal lead at home today! We are good enough for autos so let's just let next few fixtures play out and see how we do

This is always the case. You'd be happy with a point, but after the game you feel short changed with a point.

However, like you say, let's all laugh at Wigan :laugh: ointlaugh:

Great_Expectations · Jan 12, 2016

I actually thought Haynes and Phillips had better games than usual, I'm not doubting they can perform at a level, but that level is not strong enough to start in a team chasing automatic promotion.

For someone known for his attacking intent, Haynes was incredibly tentative today, I can't remember him overlapping much. One point in the first half he was motionless when Murphy played an obvious pass for him to run onto.

Phillips worries me with his approach to challenges i.e. gung ho, but his timing is improving. Regardless he is susceptible to diagonal cross field balls.

Sawyers looked average first time, he stood out second half as he was pulling onto the full backs more. Make of that what you will.

Stokes was a class act tonight. If we can get a consistent LB in, then I would be happy with him at CB permanently.

Saturday is an even bigger game now - a real chance to make a statement. The players looked gutted after the game, so let's hope that's motivation for Saturday.

Frustrating game yes, not getting promoted/relegation looming/jump of a bridge time; absolutely not.

sw88 · Jan 12, 2016

Sky Blue Pete said:
Yep stokes my mom thought Haynes and Philips were the weak links in a very good team performance for 70-75 mins. Maddison free kick and arma chance were the defining points. Fabulous finish from Bradshaw

I agree with your mom........and I now realise you meant man of the match rather than it being a view of your mom

Great_Expectations · Jan 12, 2016

Also, what does Rubén have to do to get a game? Surely his creativity and link play should be used more than it currently is. Even if that's 20/30 minutes at the end of a game.

steveo1987 · Jan 12, 2016

Quality game in poor conditions.I thought the first half was technically our best of the season.The ball retention and passing was really good.Just a shame we stood off last 15 as I just knew the inevitable goal would come.Romaine sawyer is some player for them.

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Jan 12, 2016

I think nights like tonight is where the people that don't understand why Murphy gets criticised should use as example.

Second half he looked lazy and in my personal opinion, disinterested in pulling his weight.

If he was injured then that's fair enough, however I haven't seen any evidence to back that up yet.

His decision making is indeed terrible, most of his goals come solo play, so maybe that indicates why he's quite greedy. Having said that, I must add that he has definitely got better at sharing the ball and putting in crosses, but I'd still like to see more for him.

While he adds a lot to the team, games like today when you switch off and stop taking part should warrant a substitution. If Mowbray can be criticised for anything this season (almost nothing) then it's his substititions, possibly occasional team selections too.

Bring on Burton, if we can beat them then we go to Southend with a good hand of cards.

Rodders1 · Jan 12, 2016

Bradshaw's goal was a sweet sweet finish.....

Sky Blue Pete · Jan 12, 2016

Murphy has the ability to pull something out the hat that's why he's left on - I said to my lad I wonder if TM will make a sub before or after the equaliser. I think TM knows his players better than us!

covcity4life · Jan 12, 2016

Hadji10 said:
We need to put a run of wins together and quick. No good winning one drawing two, win one draw one. You'll just end up staying where you are.

Lol what

skybluesam66 · Jan 12, 2016

murphy was knackered - out on his feet = nothing to do with attitude at all

Voice_of_Reason · Jan 12, 2016

Walsall have one point from last two games. We have four - think about it.

covcity4life · Jan 12, 2016

Voice_of_Reason said:
Walsall have one point from last two games. We have four - think about it.

It's ridiculous the reactions based solely on results from some of our fans

The pts keep coming but the feel.good factor has gone..just left with moaners.

ready_96 · Jan 12, 2016

Another game we've drew when we could have won. Hopefully ramage and loretzon arnt to far away from starting. Id definitely look to offload maf and tudgay. And take a gamble on a few of the many players that mowbs must get phone calls about. We're still up there. Still unbeaten at home. Win verses burton and we're knocking on the door of the top two places and it keeps the pressure on the guys around us. Get the new signings to start playing and we can make a proper challenge for the the auto's. Think we need a new stricker to help AA. Teams are sussing us out and our game plan is getting predictable

covcity4life · Jan 12, 2016

Yeah get Haynes and Phillips out if that starting 11 and I thibk we will be stronger.

Perhaps even strongest team.in league one.

Win Saturday and we can still.go top btw

Hadji10 · Jan 12, 2016

A draw is perfectly acceptable. The second half performance wasn't and it's becoming a bit of a habit now having one good half and one bad half. I don't think we are fit enough.

robbiethemole · Jan 12, 2016

everyone on here is moaning about 2 points dropped, but surely Walsall as the higher team will also have expected to win......... ergo 2 points dropped by them??

ready_96 · Jan 12, 2016

Dont think fitness is an issue. We came out in the first half and didnt stop running for the first 20, played a very high tempo and totally dominated them. Think thats why a few players like murphy were struggling towards the end

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Jan 12, 2016

Also Mowbray has done wonders in his time here but just to reiterate he has got it way wrong with MAF, no idea what Mowbray sees when he plays.

SlowerThanPlatt · Jan 12, 2016

Stokes could be out, Martin 6 weeks out, Willis out, Reda out, Lorentszon out and Turner had to be sent back because of injury. Luck hasn't been on our side with defensive injuries this season

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Jan 12, 2016

Where has 6 weeks out for Martin came from?

Bugsy · Jan 12, 2016

Think mogga sees maf as a bit of steel and a threat personally I don't see it myself who knows...
Least we remain unbeaten and a whisker away from top spot.....

Would of took a draw before the game...PUSB

Also I would have deployed lamerias 2nite

Deleted member 5849 · Jan 12, 2016

fernandopartridge said:
Usually reasoned posters are writing off our chances with 20 games left.

Well, whenever we've been in a decent position come the turn of the year, it's kind of gone pear shaped (think first season after relegation, and Northampton season - can we count Coleman's first full season too?) so it's just expecting tradition to uphold itself

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Jan 12, 2016

Bugsy said:
Think mogga sees maf as a bit of steel and a threat personally I don't see it myself who knows...
Least we remain unbeaten and a whisker away from top spot.....

Would of took a draw before the game...PUSB

Just trying to work out what Mowbray is thinking as MAF is giving the ball away, slowing down play and losing control of the ball every few seconds.

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