Barnsley (H)

[Farnywhite]

2 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

Imagine being in the youth or b team, seeing a player promoted to the squad and bench..

They play a 36 year old final cash in has been before you, then swap him for a wing back who can't tackle or head..

You'd be questioning your career choices at bolton..

Airfield was better than Thomason today so don’t get what you are an about also arfieid had played all summer in america so by resting for 4 months we have given him a pre season so let’s judge him from now on . Personally I wouldn’t of signed him if he wouldn’t be available for 4 months Buts that’s how it is 

[Stig]

3 minutes ago, Farnywhite said:

Evatt had already targeted is transfers a new manger would not have a clue there is no point changing anything now for me . Evatt in 

He'll have targeted the same spineless signings that haven't been enough to get us up previously. Just take a punt on another manager, might not work out but it's better than almost certainly not getting promoted with Evatt and wasting yet more money.

[trotter1966]

A supporter in a box immediately behind Sharon and Michael James made it abundantly clear and loudly that they need to “Get rid”. It’s the first time I’ve heard a direct vocal challenge to them both this season, they looked extremely uncomfortable and scurried off to their exit point pretty sharpish….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mickbrown]

I’m just bored now. 

[tomski]

1 minute ago, trotter1966 said:

A supporter in a box immediately behind Sharon and Michael James made it abundantly clear and loudly that they need to “Get rid”. It’s the first time I’ve heard a direct vocal challenge to them both this season, they looked extremely uncomfortable and scurried off to their exit point pretty sharpish….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See I think this is wrong as this is probably the most stable we have ever been but how else do you get the message across

[tshape]

The worst thing about it is that there's no point any of us even allowing ourselves to think that there's a change and a refresh around the corner. We've more or less been told that he's going nowhere. 

[Dr. Feelgood]

4 minutes ago, Greg_BWFC said:

Really sad reading some many long term fans on here starting to lose all their enthusiasm. 

Lads who have seen a lot worse than this too.

This is my view. The longer Sharron exhibits her honesty and loyalty and gets this in return she's losing next year's season tickets. ... & maybe, long term, the youngsters.

[waffer cup 07]

Could'nt believe how open we were today, Started ok but got worse as the game went on. Were we getting overun second half. Thomason totally in effective. Couldn't really pinpoint the problem, there was so many. The players must share a lot of the blame, its not all down to Evatt.

[Greg_BWFC]

8 minutes ago, tomski said:

It really won’t get toxic. People are just gonna fuck it off. We’ve had so much bullshit fed down that it’s wrong to get toxic. For what it’s worth I agree as I’m 40 odd and it now feels weird to bay for blood. This man is insufferable though. I didn’t go as I hate going. It’s been my passion for 36 years. Someone will tell me I’m either young. Ungrateful as we nearly didn’t have a club or a weirdo though.

Think this is the worst aspect of all this mate as it seems a lot of us feel the same.

Not angry or upset, the overriding feeling is apathy.

You're correct, there won't be (many) protests, folk will just find something else to do and not bother turning up.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, CambridgeBWFC said:

We expect every team to take as long as we do for free kicks, never aware of the quick pass, it is basic stuff

That goal was everything to do with the high line, as soon as they lined up to "defend" the free kick, I said we're in trouble here, they'll just knock it behind our wall of defenders.

Another Evatt masterpiece, along with the fact that every time Barnsley had a corner or free kick, we left Connell on the edge, and he mopped up most clearances to set up another attack.  And of course hit the post with a 20 yarder that could have easily crept in or took a deflection.  

Defensively its an absolute shambles, Baxter was MOM by a country mile (Santos 2nd best out of necessity) and on another day that's another 4 or 5 goal defeat, Barnsley were streets ahead of us other than their very average finishing, which at least helped make a game of it.

[CambridgeBWFC]

I am up in a few days and was thinking of going on Sunday, but no chance I can be arsed trekking over there to then drive all the way back to Cambridge straight after the game. Will set off at 3 so I can avoid it 

[Jol_BWFC]

Evatt has lost the fans and once that happens, it’s time to go. The worry for me is that Sharon is also stubborn and she / Michael James could lose the fans if they don’t act. That would be a whole heap of shit for the club.

[tomski]

1 minute ago, Greg_BWFC said:

Think this is the worst aspect of all this mate as it seems a lot of us feel the same.

Not angry or upset, the overriding feeling is apathy.

You're correct, there won't be (many) protests, folk will just find something else to do and not bother turning up.

It’s a killing me inside. I think the big thing is it’s all avoidable. A change could be huge. In the years we have been far worse you knew it was unavoidable. I’ve been in some extremely low away crowds on the spirals down like a 200 at Sunderland when snowing or millwall on Friday before Xmas like many others but this feels loads worse as it’s a megalomaniac decision to keep loyalty  to an idiot who seems like a turd.

[ianofcleveleys]

Had the drive back to Blackers to digest it, in the Velvet Coaster now on a £1.49 pint of Titanic Iceberg, saving grace of the day.

Was actually enjoying the game at 80 mins and would have settled for 1-1 as a reasonably fair result from a good arm wrestle. Then the killer blow, from something I liked from them and set them apart from us most of the game, thinking and doing things quickly. 

They constantly tried to test us with quick throws, quick free kicks and quick early balls into the box, not everything came off but most of it did.

We didn't really deserve to be leading at HT but had done ok, went backwards from the off in second half, their howler as bad as Collins but warnings were there, goals well made and well taken. I've liked Keillor-Dunn since he was at Oldham. 

We have way too many who can have a decent half or a good hour but hardly any that can put a shift in for 80 or 90 mins. The subs weakened us but arguably had to be made as those who went off were starting to hit the wall. Desmond isn't a defender, and certainly not a left sided one, so why not swap Williams over and play him on right? 

Not many positives to dwell on but Lolos did well for the time he was on, he's not a bad sort. The only other positive will be another pint of Iceberg 👍🍺

[CambridgeBWFC]

2 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

That goal was everything to do with the high line, as soon as they lined up to "defend" the free kick, I said we're in trouble here, they'll just knock it behind our wall of defenders.

Another Evatt masterpiece, along with the fact that every time Barnsley had a corner or free kick, we left Connell on the edge, and he mopped up most clearances to set up another attack.  And of course hit the post with a 20 yarder that could have easily crept in or took a deflection.  

Defensively its an absolute shambles, Baxter was MOM by a country mile (Santos 2nd best out of necessity) and on another day that's another 4 or 5 goal defeat, Barnsley were streets ahead of us other than their very average finishing, which at least helped make a game of it.

Totally agree, we always had some defensive frailty but we have regressed. We have no shape, don't pick up runners and players not sure who to mark, it really is a shambles. 

I will never, ever understand leaving players unmarked on the edge of a box at corners. It invites pressure, and when we have e corners or freekicks, teams often break on us because they can clear it up to people further up the pitch. It is very basic.

[tomski]

Just now, ianofcleveleys said:

Had the drive back to Blackers to digest it, in the Velvet Coaster now on a £1.49 pint of Titanic Iceberg, saving grace of the day.

Was actually enjoying the game at 80 mins and would have settled for 1-1 as a reasonably fair result from a good arm wrestle. Then the killer blow, from something I liked from them and set them apart from us most of the game, thinking and doing things quickly. 

They constantly tried to test us with quick throws, quick free kicks and quick early balls into the box, not everything came off but most of it did.

We didn't really deserve to be leading at HT but had done ok, went backwards from the off in second half, their howler as bad as Collins but warnings were there, goals well made and well taken. I've liked Keillor-Dunn since he was at Oldham. 

We have way too many who can have a decent half or a good hour but hardly any that can put a shift in for 80 or 90 mins. The subs weakened us but arguably had to be made as those who went off were starting to hit the wall. Desmond isn't a defender, and certainly not a left sided one, so why not swap Williams over and play him on right? 

Not many positives to dwell on but Lolos did well for the time he was on, he's not a bad sort. The only other positive will be another pint of Iceberg 👍🍺

What the hell is an iceberg and save me a seat I’ll be an hour😂

[Greg_BWFC]

Just now, tomski said:

It’s a killing me inside. I think the big thing is it’s all avoidable. A change could be huge. In the years we have been far worse you knew it was unavoidable. I’ve been in some extremely low away crowds on the spirals down like a 200 at Sunderland when snowing or millwall on Friday before Xmas like many others but this feels loads worse as it’s a megalomaniac decision to keep loyalty  to an idiot who seems like a turd.

 

Said not going up would set us back a good few years and it looks like it's happening.

And as you say, completely avoidable. 

Only needed a couple of the "right" additions and we'd have been right in it.

Change needed ASAP as we know what happens when things are allowed to drift along.

[Ros Coe]

I’m totally baffled by that performance today.. I find it hard to understand how he’s managing to take a ‘better’ team than last year backwards..🤷‍♂️

No style, no plan, no spirit, no tactics, no idea.. only one conclusion.

He’s given up and is actually trying to get sacked!

[ianofcleveleys]

2 minutes ago, tomski said:

What the hell is an iceberg and save me a seat I’ll be an hour😂

A fine pint of cask pale ale from Titanic brewery in Stoke. Their Plum Porter is exceptional 👍

[worthy10]

8 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Evatt has lost the fans and once that happens, it’s time to go. The worry for me is that Sharon is also stubborn and she / Michael James could lose the fans if they don’t act. That would be a whole heap of shit for the club.

I was saying just that, above....

[gonzo]

I've been all aboard the players must take the share etc but all that today was on Evatt.

Everyone in the ground could see what was unfolding and what needed to be done to stop it.

But he did nothing. It was clear as day what needed to happen and what was happening but put a fullback in midfield and swapped a forward.

Not one whiff of in-game management.

So fucking poor from the manager and his staff.

So fuckin shit honestly. It's under 10s football stuff.

 

 

 

[tomski]

6 minutes ago, Ros Coe said:

I’m totally baffled by that performance today.. I find it hard to understand how he’s managing to take a ‘better’ team than last year backwards..🤷‍♂️

No style, no plan, no spirit, no tactics, no idea.. only one conclusion.

He’s given up and is actually trying to get sacked!

If he wasn’t so shit I’d agree

[Tonge moor green jacket]

23 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

Imagine being in the youth or b team, seeing a player promoted to the squad and bench..

They play a 36 year old final cash in has been before you, then swap him for a wing back who can't tackle or head..

You'd be questioning your career choices at bolton..

Yep.

Demoralising no doubt.

As for the team as a whole, it seems Thomason is now getting stick.

Let's be honest, they are all a bit pants at the moment. 

Confidence shot, an apparent lack of understanding of what the plan is.

Certainly not busting a gut, and too easy to play against.

I don't think the players are that bad; they need a new voice, coaching, and tactics.

It is remarkable how much a team, and players as individuals, can suddenly pick up when a new manager comes in.

Even a sense of relief to release the shackles.

Really don't see a few out and a few in making any difference. Moreover, which players who are of a good standard, are going to want to come?

Simply bobbins.

 

[ianofcleveleys]

11 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

That goal was everything to do with the high line, as soon as they lined up to "defend" the free kick, I said we're in trouble here, they'll just knock it behind our wall of defenders.

Another Evatt masterpiece, along with the fact that every time Barnsley had a corner or free kick, we left Connell on the edge, and he mopped up most clearances to set up another attack.  And of course hit the post with a 20 yarder that could have easily crept in or took a deflection.  

Defensively its an absolute shambles, Baxter was MOM by a country mile (Santos 2nd best out of necessity) and on another day that's another 4 or 5 goal defeat, Barnsley were streets ahead of us other than their very average finishing, which at least helped make a game of it.

Spot on in all aspects. Santos and Forrester largely defended the corners and crosses well but that was about it, the rest of it without the ball was dire.

We are as weak as piss but have one of the worst disciplinary records because we give umpteen cheap yellows away through shirt rugs and ankle taps after being turned, rolled or outmuscled by an opponent. Three of those in 15 minutes this aft. 

We were fortunate their early goal was disallowed and at least gave us a chance to get into the game. But for Baxter and wastefulness though they could have had four first half. Connell's post thunder and a huge howler from their no3 second half were just the warnings of the inevitable.

[Leyther_Matt]

10 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:

Had the drive back to Blackers to digest it, in the Velvet Coaster now on a £1.49 pint of Titanic Iceberg, saving grace of the day.

Was actually enjoying the game at 80 mins and would have settled for 1-1 as a reasonably fair result from a good arm wrestle. Then the killer blow, from something I liked from them and set them apart from us most of the game, thinking and doing things quickly. 

They constantly tried to test us with quick throws, quick free kicks and quick early balls into the box, not everything came off but most of it did.

We didn't really deserve to be leading at HT but had done ok, went backwards from the off in second half, their howler as bad as Collins but warnings were there, goals well made and well taken. I've liked Keillor-Dunn since he was at Oldham. 

We have way too many who can have a decent half or a good hour but hardly any that can put a shift in for 80 or 90 mins. The subs weakened us but arguably had to be made as those who went off were starting to hit the wall. Desmond isn't a defender, and certainly not a left sided one, so why not swap Williams over and play him on right? 

Not many positives to dwell on but Lolos did well for the time he was on, he's not a bad sort. The only other positive will be another pint of Iceberg 👍🍺

9 minutes ago, tomski said:

What the hell is an iceberg and save me a seat I’ll be an hour😂

Evatt is in there as well but he had to get a Coors because he couldn’t see the iceberg 😊