Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I think this qualifies as a "strange but true" coincidence: 16/01/2022 v Ipswich, 2nd half - Lee slots home a bouncing ball into the top left corner of the North Stand net after the keeper spilled a shot from another midfielder. Exactly 1 year later, to the nearest Saturday, v Pompey, 2nd half - Lee slots home a bouncing ball into the top left corner of the North Stand net after the keeper spilled a cross from another midfielder. We won both games to nil. I'm fairly sure the only goal he's put into that net in between the 2 was also in January (Sunderland), so its not like he's always doing it, and its wierd how similar the 2 finishes were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Timing in the box. It’s not a coincidence as such when the player is quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted January 17, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 If you want coincidences, Jason McAteer’s first goals for both Bolton and Liverpool were FACup games v Rochdale. Just saying like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, MickyD said: If you want coincidences, Jason McAteer’s first goals for both Bolton and Liverpool were FACup games v Rochdale. Just saying like. I remember McAteer's debut (because of how good he looked considering we'd hardly heard of him), but forgot he scored. A surprising coincidence considering he only scored 11 goals in total for us and Liverpool and they were probably his only 2 games against Rochdale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 58 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: Timing in the box. It’s not a coincidence as such when the player is quality That's so true. There aren't many players I'd want in that position, made 2 fairly difficult finishes look like shelling peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantwichwhite Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 best goal Arsenal in the cup, smashed it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, nantwichwhite said: best goal Arsenal in the cup, smashed it in Agreed - even though at the time I was shouting "dont fukin shoot from there!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2023 Best goal was v millwall at home 4 nil, i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantwichwhite Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Haha same, another fantastic day/night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2023 As for Lee, fantastic player But hes often awful in front of goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 55 minutes ago, nantwichwhite said: best goal Arsenal in the cup, smashed it in Definitely the "biggest" goal but his first league goal v Millwall the same season was up there too. My memory may have exaggerated its beauty, but he slalomed through their defence like only he could and buried it. We won 4-0, same as Rochdale. I remember being at WBA playing with 10 men and 2 nil down (keeper sent off early) and McAteer equalised late on but I can't remember the goal, just the celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Casino said: Best goal was v millwall at home 4 nil, i think Sorry only just read that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Definitely the "biggest" goal but his first league goal v Millwall the same season was up there too. My memory may have exaggerated its beauty, but he slalomed through their defence like only he could and buried it. We won 4-0, same as Rochdale. I remember being at WBA playing with 10 men and 2 nil down (keeper sent off early) and McAteer equalised late on but I can't remember the goal, just the celebration. Camera in the away on roadrunner. Long Sleeved yellow kit. Best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted January 17, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said: Definitely the "biggest" goal I’d throw in the equaliser in the play-offs at Wolves. If he doesn’t score that, the momentum could well and truly have gone to the dog heads with too much to do at Burnden to turn it round. Massive goal which was the foundation for our first stint in the premier league. God it was moody after that game as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Casino said: As for Lee, fantastic player But hes often awful in front of goal Newport away in the ifollow season, could have throttled him for those missed chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2023 Plymouth away this season earlyish Tbh, theres loads For such a good player, i dont think his goalscoring is what it could be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Casino said: Plymouth away this season earlyish Tbh, theres loads For such a good player, i dont think his goalscoring is what it could be Not disagreeing but I'm struggling to think of a midfield or forward player in our squad who scores enough goals, excluding pens, to match their ability. Bradley possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, desperado said: I’d throw in the equaliser in the play-offs at Wolves. If he doesn’t score that, the momentum could well and truly have gone to the dog heads with too much to do at Burnden to turn it round. Massive goal which was the foundation for our first stint in the premier league. God it was moody after that game as well. Scary inside the stadium and out. Of all the away games I've ever been to I think that was the most intimidating, noisy atmosphere from home fans. A barrage of passion and noise, start to finish, except the wonderful minutes after we equalised (completely against the run of play). WBA in play offs was a similar noise, but without the moody edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: Scary inside the stadium and out. Of all the away games I've ever been to I think that was the most intimidating, noisy atmosphere from home fans. A barrage of passion and noise, start to finish We got our own back in the 2nd leg. Burnden was rocking that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: We got our own back in the 2nd leg. Burnden was rocking that night. Deffo. Both ties were up there as livliest ever. Remember going to Wolves and being astounded at the atmosphere. Of all the big grounds Id been to as a kid in that era, theirs was the loudest and most intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, gonzo said: Deffo. Both ties were up there as livliest ever. Remember going to Wolves and being astounded at the atmosphere. Of all the big grounds Id been to as a kid in that era, theirs was the loudest and most intimidating. In the BEN on the day of the 2nd leg Rioch had issued a call to really get behind the side. Not only did the fans respond, we gave Wolves players dogs abuse every time they were in possession, constant whistling etc and it definitely got to them. A great night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Casino said: Plymouth away this season earlyish Tbh, theres loads For such a good player, i dont think his goalscoring is what it could be Was it Newport away when it appeared he had a bet on himself not to score? Anyway, that aside, he's our best midfielder by a country mile and it's clear why he's played most of his career in the Championship. Obviously he has some fitness issues, but if he didn't he'd still be playing in the Championship. When fully fit he's a guaranteed starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Noticed a big improvement in Lee closing down, tackling and breaking up the opposition play, Evatt also mentioned that in same article, this means he is now one of the first names on the team sheet, still needs to be nursed to a large degree to protect and get best out of him, Evatt managing him superbly. Edited January 18, 2023 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I think he’s managing him perfectly. I said at the start of the season he’s still our most important player and when he’s fit he’ll play. Still very much the case. He’s never been the quickest but still gets through shed loads of work. Just got to keep those legs ticking over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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