Gibbo
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Thought the Oxford ref pretty good. Played a lot of play on
Thought the Oxford ref pretty good. Played a lot of play on3 league games, 3 awful referees.
I'm not sure at this point the defence is the problem , I'm sure we can use a variation of centre backs at our disposal and the results will be the same .. we are struggling in midfield and the back line have little protection .I thought Lati and in particular Binks played well
He swung his arm, the little shit! Should be walking!
Besides us making some silly errors etc the reality is the midfield is the biggest problem .. we really miss sheaf
I'll summarise the thread TD to save you some time and sanity. There was the classic angst and near suicide commentary at 1-0 down. Some threats of poster on poster violence. Calls for a key midfield signing in the window. Haji had a fight but seemed to acquit himself well. Not at our best at all. Take the point and move on. The end.Just through the door. Haven’t read this thread but reassured to see that my assessment of the ref is being echoed on here. He was fucking useless.
Generally a good point against a good side.
Should have said ‘officials’ reallyThought the Oxford ref pretty good. Played a lot of play on
Why thank you! Oooh…sounds like I missed a good un!I'll summarise the thread TD to save you some time and sanity. There was the classic angst and near suicide commentary at 1-0 down. Some threats of poster on poster violence. Calls for a key midfield signing in the window. Haji had a fight but seemed to acquit himself well. Not at our best at all. Take the point and move on. The end.
People saying that is based on absolutely nothing. Our fans often overhype a signing as soon as they arrive, Rudoni is one I would put into that category so I hope he can deliverI know people say Rudoni is a major upgrade on O'Hare but his off-the-ball work is not even close to Cal's.
Thought Latibeaudiere and Binks were good, midfield was the big problem and will continue to be unless it’s addressed.Just home, initial view, good point.
midfield problem - big week now…..worry for torp, the lad has got to switch on quickly. Clearly got ability, just worry he’s just not picking pace up.
defensively thought we were better generally. Still couple switch offs to sort. Dovin made some good saves.
Reading this thread you'd be convinced we were in the bottom 3.8th in the table, looks a bit flattering but puts things into perspective
New players settle? 9/11 starters were here last season, and Dovin was arguably our MOTM.It wasn't great to watch today and althought their goal should have been disallowed and their 8 should have been sent off, I think we did well to get a draw.
But I don't really think it was so bad that we should be talking about the team like they're useless and haven't got a clue. People getting so angry they're offering people out. We were away against a good side and didn't perform to our best, this happens all the time in football. It doesn't mean our new signings are shit or Torp should "fuck off" or "Eccles is League One". It's early in the season and we've got a win, a draw and a defeat, very average start. I think we'll improve when our new players settle and Simms and Saka get back in to their stride.
Keep the faith and PUSB!
New players settle? 9/11 starters were here last season, and Dovin was arguably our MOTM.
It's the nature of the performance(s) that's worrying people. We looked electric going forwards at times vs Oxford, but conceded two poor goals, and they are a newly promoted side. Stoke and today were pretty awful, second best in every department against teams that I don't see troubling the top 6.
We don't have a lot of options in midfield. We're still one short there and missing our best player in Ben Sheaf. We are missing that supply to our front 4. Was a bit better when Palmer came on and Rudoni dropped back a bit.I'm a Bristol City fan and even I thought Williams could easily have seen red tbh.
Overall, I'm disappointed with a point and fair play to your keeper. 2 decent sides going at it but I was surprised Robins didn't bolster your midfield in the first half as they were being overrun. Not sure what changed after half time but it was a more even game.
Wright looks a player but didn't see much of the ball IMHO.
As for Palmer, had to be him didn't it? Did naff all for us but made a difference today, unlike our subs.
See you next year I guess.
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We needed a stoppage time goal to beat Oxford after dominating the match. We theoretically could have only had 2 points by now and be in 18th place. We cannot afford another slow start and expect to make a late dash to the playoffs. Consistentcy is key and that can only be achieved through consistently good performances which we have not yet achieved.Reading this thread you'd be convinced we were in the bottom 3.
No doubt if, and obviously a big if, we beat Norwich next up and go in to the play off places people will be celebrating guaranteed promotion.
Would be a good sign if we could get up there without being at our best. Some big surprises up there at the moment in Sunderland, Blackburn, West Brom & Watford who I'd be surprised if they stayed up there.Reading this thread you'd be convinced we were in the bottom 3.
No doubt if, and obviously a big if, we beat Norwich next up and go in to the play off places people will be celebrating guaranteed promotion.
Really can't remember O'Hare putting in a performance that bad but will be happy to be corrected.If O'Hare put in a performance like Rudoni did today, he'd be accused of not being arsed
Nope, not really. More bothered about performances that haven't been there. That said, at least we're not out of touch. We all know the kind of runs of results we're capable of stringing together.Do people really care about league position 3 games in?
It's the performances rather than the position.Do people really care about league position 3 games in?
Being set up to try and contain the opposition isn’t the safe approach MR seems to think it is, is my takeaway from it. It’s like we’re still in our first season up with a strapped up Biamou up front.Nope, not really. More bothered about performances that haven't been there. That said, at least we're not out of touch. We all know the kind of runs of results we're capable of stringing together.
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