Huddersfield Town (A)

[mickbrown]

Good to see us getting free kicks into the box rather than the  shit quick short free kicks that eventually end up back with the keeper. 

[perth_white]

Completely different attitudes from the last time I watched them. Working their bollocks off, can't ask for more.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Just now, mickbrown said:

Good to see us getting free kicks into the box rather than the  shit quick short free kicks that eventually end up back with the keeper. 

Who knew!

[mickbrown]

1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Who knew!

Madness!!

[Tonge moor green jacket]

4 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

That's the squad IE left us with, that's the main reason he had to go (for me).  Three of our "big" players on the bench - Randall, McAtee and Sheehan - would arguably make us even weaker, physically.  Its going to take a while to correct, we've virtually wasted January with the inexplicable indecision.

Saying that, enjoying the game so far, really competing, can't fault the 11 starters in terms of application (Tomo still can't tackle to save his life though).

I would expect one or two of those weaker ones to make an appearance in the second half.

Maybe look to find any gaps against tiring legs.

[1969]

That was a descent half

Let's hope it continues 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

No complaints really. 

Just need to create that guilt edged chance, or Collins with a thundertwat.

[noxid]

Less back passing. Ball sent down field much quicker. Better movement overall. Hope tiredness doesn't set in and we get a lucky break like Charlton did the other night 

Edited January 25, 2025 by noxid

[Stig]

7 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

That's the squad IE left us with, that's the main reason he had to go (for me).  Three of our "big" players on the bench - Randall, McAtee and Sheehan - would arguably make us even weaker, physically.  Its going to take a while to correct, we've virtually wasted January with the inexplicable indecision.

Saying that, enjoying the game so far, really competing, can't fault the 11 starters in terms of application (Tomo still can't tackle to save his life though).

Yeah enjoyed that first half from an effort point if view. Very little more we can do with the players we have.

One thing I'd like to see the new manager do is abandon the back 5 though. Even with our small team a solid back 4 would work better imo

[Bryan458]

Johnstone has really surprised me, defended pretty good, just shows when he does'nt have to think !!

[only1swanny]

Victor's like a new man,

Well maybe not but he's being a huge problem for them 

[Lostock Whites]

The gap in quality between where we are and the top promotion sides is hardly even a gap, this Huddersfield team are turgid but they are solid, difficult to beat and have quality players to win them a game.

Watching this half knowing the new manager whoever it is can certainly turn us into a promotion side without doubt.

[Casino]

Victors miss may well have been going in

Clear corner

Its been a good performance, def giving as good as we get

Nice to see a cpl of whacks on Charles

Think we will lose from something that has ice on it

[VividDreamer]

Super battling from the lads that half. I don’t see much difference in quality between us and a side 20 unbeaten is it? Which is promising for the future 

[wakey]

Refreshing to see us play a 'proper' 3-5-2 with 2 centre mids and Lolos as a 10. Much better shape for me than Evatt's version.

Also good to see no pissing about at the back and trying to get crosses in when we get a chance instead of turning back.

Good so far.

Edited January 25, 2025 by wakey

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

I don't know what to make of Lolos

[Wanderlust]

Really good to watch - just need to stop them finding space between the lines and produce just one perfect pass and finish.

[Wanderlust]

1 minute ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I don't know what to make of Lolos

He’s great with the shackles off.

[London Wanderer]

Feel we may regret those missed chances, particularly Collin’s header. But fck me it’s like watching totally different players. 

[Eddie]

2 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I don't know what to make of Lolos

I like him. Can play, not afraid to shoot but also adds a bit of a physical presence

[perth_white]

Just now, London Wanderer said:

Feel we may regret those missed chances, particularly Collin’s header. But fck me it’s like watching totally different players. 

Commentary said it would have been ruled out.

[jayjayoghani]

Yeah it was given offside against Collins 

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I can't understand people who bet against their own club

Strange behaviour

With respect, I find it strange to comment on what someone else bets on!  I couldn't believe Huddersfield were evens to beat a team that hasn't laid a glove on a top 6 side all season so I'm having a bit of that.  It won't stop me willing us on to a clean sheet in the 2nd half.  If some consider it a conflict of interest by all means just bet on us to win, I don't have that feeling in the slightest, I wish I'd backed my instinct that we'd lose to Charlton and not bothered with my bet on us to beat Cambridge!  Just a bit of fun though, part of a Saturday for me.

[meanderson93]

Cracking half and quite refreshing seeing us being a bit more direct and simple in our build up.

Thomason still a walking liability when asked to make a challenge though. Could really do with a more defensively astute midfielder.

[Wanderlust]

Also hoping that Southwood doesn’t get chipped, JDC doesn’t get a second yellow and we get a slice of luck for once…