fernandopartridge
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This is a systemic thing, it's not the defenders not defending solidly
This is a systemic thing, it's not the defenders not defending solidlySeveral times second half we were done by a simple ball into the channels. We recovered but it was far too easy. First half they were coming down our left in particular at will at times.
This is a systemic thing, it's not the defenders not defending solidly
It's shmmeee, they played polo at his school I thinkJesus the lads can't win, we have just beaten a team in the top 6, played like troopers and people still saying the defence is weakLati reads the game so well and Kitching is an absolute monster!! What I have noticed with our play is we are now getting to learn the dark arts. Dovin was wasting time as much as he could, we were just doing niggly fouls to stop their tempo and the defence are now just punting the ball forward to two strikers and missing out the midfield. Its all working, drop the negative vibes we have just won ffs
Several times second half we were done by a simple ball into the channels. We recovered but it was far too easy. First half they were coming down our left in particular at will at times.
The thing is Simms is getting into the right place at the right time.Is that actually an assist?
Surely it's a Simms goal that took a deflection off bta?
Jesus you could pick the bones out of a hard-on couldn't ya!!Agreed, mentioned it earlier in the match thread. Had they more pace, a little more care then there’s a couple of potentially dangerous situations that there needn’t be when you’re 2-0 up.
Close the lines and take their momentum away
Jesus you could pick the bones out of a hard-on couldn't ya!!
What a mad league, 4 days ago some reckoned we were getting relegated, 2 games lateron this day in 2023 we had the same number of points as we do now and were 7 points as well outside the play offs
Bring it on
I’m happy to be think the same delusional thoughts as you are right now.on this day in 2023 we had the same number of points as we do now and were 7 points as well outside the play offs
Bring it on
Which is a given when you take Haji and EMC out of our starting lineup. Despite the doomsayers, Lampard last 2 wins have been monumental in terms of tactical adaptation and getting results that could turn our season around.Agreed, mentioned it earlier in the match thread. Had they more pace, a little more care then there’s a couple of potentially dangerous situations that there needn’t be when you’re 2-0 up.
Close the lines and take their momentum away
folk on here including a chino wearing science teacher had us going down that season as wellWhat a mad league, 4 days ago some reckoned we were getting relegated, 2 games laterjust shows how poor this leagues been, and another poor starts prob cost us again, but you can’t help thinking it can you ?
Yes but we’re winningAre we still in a relegation battle?
What a mad league, 4 days ago some reckoned we were getting relegated, 2 games laterjust shows how poor this leagues been, and another poor starts prob cost us again, but you can’t help thinking it can you ?
It's the fickle nature of football fans in general, one win & it's playoffs, one defeat & it's relegation. We're an emotional bunch when it comes to our clubs.What a mad league, 4 days ago some reckoned we were getting relegated, 2 games laterjust shows how poor this leagues been, and another poor starts prob cost us again, but you can’t help thinking it can you ?
Agreed, football fans are fickle by nature as it’s a result based industry.It's the fickle nature of football fans in general, one win & it's playoffs, one defeat & it's relegation. We're an emotional bunch when it comes to our clubs.
"Don’t let the highs get too high, or the lows get too low"
Works both ways though. Had Dovin not been MotM & kept us in it the last few games, had we not got a very fortunate last minute penalty v Cardiff etc etc. That's why you need to take a step back & analyse the bigger picture. As much as some people hate it, underlying data, trends & xG etc. are really valuable.Agreed, football fans are fickle by nature as it’s a result based industry.
We were close to equalising against WBA and close to closing out a win (/draw v Norwich) in close away games and all of a sudden, the narrative is much more positive.
Yes, being close is not enough, but we’re doing this without our two best attacking players and any reasonable supporter has got to give Lampard a bit of credit where it’s due.
It’s taken him longer than I’d like to pick certain players, but we’re certainly moving in the ‘right’ direction atm.
It was taken off him and given to Simms as his shot hit BTA and went in. If I was Rudoni I'd be fuming.Another assist for Rudoni
This is the sort of s**t I am here for!on this day in 2023 we had the same number of points as we do now and were 7 points as well outside the play offs
Bring it on
Simms should probably be more fuming... but he thought it was funny... which is a good thing. No 'i' in team.It was taken off him and given to Simms as his shot hit BTA and went in. If I was Rudoni I'd be fuming.
It was given to SimmsAnother assist for Rudoni
I try to bear this in mind and be “rational” but this season has been a labour of love at times.It's the fickle nature of football fans in general, one win & it's playoffs, one defeat & it's relegation. We're an emotional bunch when it comes to our clubs.
"Don’t let the highs get too high, or the lows get too low"
You’re 100% on the money there and I’m a firm believer that you make your own luck in life (and un-luck by the same token).Works both ways though. Had Dovin not been MotM & kept us in it the last few games, had we not got a very fortunate last minute penalty v Cardiff etc etc. That's why you need to take a step back & analyse the bigger picture. As much as some people hate it, underlying data, trends & xG etc. are really valuable.
There's been some real positives the last few weeks & still some worrying things.
I saw somebody trotted out the old adage "the league table never lies" earlier. Never has there been a bigger lie!
Those that did go were tremendous, gave the team excellent supportLo and behold, we won so nobody is speaking about attendances. Told you it’s not important.
"Don’t let the highs get too high, or the lows get too low"
Can’t beat a mid week away game after a win, the atmosphere was class in the away end last night. Start with the negatives - slow start again, Dovin masterclass again to keep us level. I thought we left Simms & BTA isolated in the first half as we were 10 yards too deep and seemed to look for the long ball every time. As soon as EMC or Haji is back I want to see us go back to 433
Positives - you couldn’t pick 2 better times to score, took the wind out of Blackburns sails and we should have scored a couple more in the end. MVE was back to his old self in the 2nd half, anyone wishing him away are in for a shock when they see the drop off with whoever replaces him. Allen a calming head in the midfield again, Torp ran his bollocks off despite not having the best of games on the ball (don’t know how he got away without a yellow). Credit FL aswell, subs were spot on and helped us go up a gear.
7pts off now play offs now and things are starting to click, this isn’t a great league this season and I could see us going on a run. DK needs to do his part now and back the team.
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