Walkden26 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I thought there was 11 today but who do you think should have been given it today? I see why Eagles got it but for me it should have been Klasnic. Two great finishes, fantastic brain to create the first and slipped Eagles in for his second. He has come in for a bit of jip recently but when he plays like that I think he is one of the best strikers in this league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 For me Mark Davies makes a difference when he starts. He gives that forward thrust you need and also gives the team something to work with. Although not outstanding today he gave them Stokies a lot to think about and that freed up Eagles & Klasnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkden26 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 For me Mark Davies makes a difference when he starts. He gives that forward thrust you need and also gives the team something to work with. Although not outstanding today he gave them Stokies a lot to think about and that freed up Eagles & Klasnic. He is a quality and underused player. Loved it today in the corner when he held the ball and the Stoke players couldn't get near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan.Kerr Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Riley was outstanding today and I think OC's decision to give him the chance of a standing ovation was a great piece of management. The lad done good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkden26 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Riley was outstanding today and I think OC's decision to give him the chance of a standing ovation was a great piece of management. The lad done good. I thought that also, can imagine will only give him great confidence. Just hope he keeps his feet on the ground and keeps working hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) Eagles followed by Klasnic, then Riley, then M.Davies. So many could have got MOM, Wheater was colossal as was NRC and Muamba, Muamba may have run Eagles close, if it wasn't for the amount of chances he missed. If there's any change to that team today, then it will only be Gardner back in for Robinson. We looked like we had a captain today, hope K.Davies can keep that up, the goal was a gift, but it was his overall attitude and passion, I thought Walters kept deceiving the ref, going down when Kev never touched him. Edited November 6, 2011 by Didledee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lofthouse Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Riley for me, brilliant all round performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Eagles followed by Klasnic, then Riley, then M.Davies. So many could have got MOM, Wheater was colossal as was NRC and Muamba, Muamba may have run Eagles close, if it wasn't for the amount of chances he missed. If there's any change to that team today, then it will only be Gardner back in for Robinson. We looked like we had a captain today, hope K.Davies can keep that up, the goal was a gift, but it was his overall attitude and passion, I thought Walters kept deceiving the ref, going down when Kev never touched him. Because he is a scouse thieving cheating fucker, you can take the boy out of Liverpool.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 i know they wont get the headlines but the centre halves were good, they coped with the aerial stuff very well. a clean fucking sheet !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Muamba by a mile and a half. Turned a paper thin midfield into one that can win a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'm in the muamba camp too Then eagles and Klasnic Special mention for Wheater who did very well with Geoffrey the giraffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 i know they wont get the headlines but the centre halves were good, they coped with the aerial stuff very well. a clean fucking sheet !!! Best game Cahill has played this season, with Wheater equally as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Best game Cahill has played this season, with Wheater equally as good I'd say alot of that was because there wasn't a gulf in front of them allowing Stoke's midfield to Maraud freely Thanks Fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'd say alot of that was because there wasn't a gulf in front of them allowing Stoke's midfield to Maraud freely Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief wiggum Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Muamba by a mile and a half. Turned a paper thin midfield into one that can win a game. What the big mon said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Eagles for me. He broke down absolutely loads of their attacks, showed confidence and took the piss out of Stoke players with some touches. Oh, and he scored 2 blinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I think the fact that we're having this discussion is the best indication of a job well done by the entire team. Both centre backs did well, heavily assisted by the two central midfields, which allowed the wingers to assist the attackers. I think Coyle needs to realise now that THIS is how we incorporate his wingers and his 4-4-2, with two solid central midfielders. For what it's worth, I do think Eagles slightly edged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Snoopy It's funny you've mentioned the wingers alot there I think a big difference yesterday was that they played like wide 'midfielders' rather than out and out wingers They were up and back so Robbo and Riley weren't exposed as much as in recent weeks....they both did really well and it also meant Muamba and NRC weren't swamped In fact we defended well all over the pitch; the pressing from up top was much better too, even klasnic had a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I went with Muamba, we have missed his energy for most of the season which is a mystery (unless Coyle felt that he looked tired because he has played through the last 2 summers and felt he needed a break) A special mention to David Wheater who finally looked like the player I thought we had bought he was solid agressive and looked the most dominant of the 2 Centre Halfs, if Cahill did stay they could make into a ery useful pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuffyTheCampfireSlayer Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Many choices could have got man of match for me. Muamba did exactly what we have needed in protecting the back four, I am puzzled he has been left out for so long. And great play by Eagles, not jsut for his goals and attacking play but he helped Paul Robinson out massively, something that needs to be done when Robinson is faced with a speedy winger. Klasnic for his quick thinking in the first goal Not sure about MOM but i think credit has to be given to Reo-Coker, thought he was excellent in work rate yesterday. Its nice to have this choice for once in a while i have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Klasnic for me, footballing masterclass from quick thinking, to silky touches to a great finish. Closely followed by Muamba - exactly what we needed - in your face & never give them time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnatlofty Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 for me, i thought riley should have been man of the match. he showed his ability to be solid, strong, not give up on a loose ball, he looked decent going forward, allowing mark davis to press up the pitch a bit further, he put in some decent crosses, was unlucky not to score, and was unlucky not to have an assist. his standing ovation was deserved first game or 100th game. i can see why eagles was man of the match though and i have no complaints with him being awarded it. becuase of eagles, robinson had a decent game. if it was petrov infront of robinson, and eagles on the right wing, it could well have been a different storey. I hope owen coyle starts with the same team against WBA, they all deserve their chance to show it wasnt a one off, and will all have another point to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The midfield just looked about 3,000 times stronger with Muamba in there, so I'd say he was just about the Man of the Match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Costanza Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thought Wheater and Cahill were solid - nothing got past them either on the deck or in the air, which makes a nice change from their shite performances thus far. Muamba was his usual self, dire on the ball but amazing otherwise. Reo Coker had his best game for us. Davies was like Davies of old. Riley got stuck in well and attacked with intent. M Davies was fairly anonymous, but then he always is. Klasnic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 7, 2011 Site Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2011 I don't care if Muamba takes out every window in the car park as long as he keeps breaking down attacks and booting it away from danger. He HAS to play every game. We've got plenty other players who can create around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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