This one will sort the wheat from the chaff - on sale tomorrow.

Last midweek away of the season barring any postponements.

1 minute ago, 1969 said:

The first thing that needs to happen is somebody needs to find Sheehan because I've not seen in him this half.

Getting double pressed which is why Erhahon is getting some joy further ahead and we have an overload on the left 

We need him to do a bit more, but him just being there is creating space for others, albeit players who have far leas quality 

3 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:

It's a gamble for sure, both are wing backs, neither that capable when asked to be proper defenders. 

Beforehand, I said it would be a bit of a risk.

Conway likes to push on, and Cissoko isn't the best defensively. 

Doesn't sit well with me though, that the full backs get so much shit, when it is clear that they are expected to get forward.

Moreover, with only 2 in midfield, the defensive cover is limited.

It is clear for me that SS has decided to go all out- some of that tightening up we've seen previously has been released in pursuit of goals and the win.

A risk, and one that should be paying off- chances just not converted.

2, or 3-1 up, and no one gives a toss about the defending.

There is still time to put it right though.

2 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

Just showed their goal again and totally down to Johnston - was his many but not aware

And then misses a sitter at the other end

1 minute ago, Farnywhite said:

Has been since after a shit xmas 

Well, i've been to one home game - and we lost that. Maybe I should just go to bed and read me books 😄

Up the tempo in the second half get balls in the box and we will win this not impressed with Reading at all. 

Another half to play yet lads. 

Just now, Arrested development said:

I'd need to see it again but Conway was out of position from the previous attack. Most of Marriotts movement is off camera so you can't put blame on Jono. 

You can’t put blame on Conway either. As you he said he wasn’t necessity previously attacking. It was a counter attack. They happen. The thing we have to do is get closer to the ball there and GJ didn’t. 
 

great finish though. It happens. 

18 minutes ago, Dennis Peacock said:

1) we’ve not taken our chances - both Kenny and Apter should have done better with their chances

2) I don’t think we can play Tutu and Conway in a back four away from home. Needs to be a back 5 with them two in it

I do agree with this. Much prefer the solidity of a back three. Can't play two attacking full backs with wingers in front away from home. 

Just now, gonzo said:

Another half to play yet lads. 

I'm confident it'll finish 1-1

Just now, Rizlar said:

Up the tempo in the second half get balls in the box and we will win this not impressed with Reading at all. 

They’re shite other than Marriott but we’re not exposing them, we’re just so slow. Need to up the pace and start zipping it about.

Just now, boltonboris said:

You can’t put blame on Conway either. As you he said he wasn’t necessity previously attacking. It was a counter attack. They happen. The thing we have to do is get closer to the ball there and GJ didn’t. 
 

great finish though. It happens. 

I wasnt blaming Conway, just saying there isn't enough footage to blame Jono. 

1 minute ago, Arrested development said:

I do agree with this. Much prefer the solidity of a back three. Can't play two attacking full backs with wingers in front away from home. 

Been reet though and different conversation if we took our chances. 
 

Need a massive second half now 

1 minute ago, Arrested development said:

I wasnt blaming Conway, just saying there isn't enough footage to blame Jono. 

My bad

4 minutes ago, Arrested development said:

I'd need to see it again but Conway was out of position from the previous attack. Most of Marriotts movement is off camera so you can't put blame on Jono. 

Marriott should be Johnstone’s man. Surely the players are prepped on that? There is no way he should have that time and space. Just man mark the Fcker.

2 minutes ago, L/H White said:

I'm confident it'll finish 1-1

1-2 would be nice

12 minutes ago, burnden said:

apter should have passed that

Its frustrating how ACD, Gale and Apter just don't cross the ball, always shooting.  Can CBT play on the right in the 2nd half? *

Cissoko might be poor at crossing but at least he tries to set up the strikers.

* I'm ready for this to be quoted and slated post-match when Apter has rolled in the winner in the 95th minute after creating the 1st with a far post cross to Dalby.

Just now, CumbrianWhite said:

Marriott should be Johnstone’s man. Surely the players are prepped on that? There is no way he should have that time and space. Just man mark the Fcker.

Its a break away , Marriott was quite wide. If he's pulled wide early in that move you can't expect your centre half to just pull out wide and leave a massive gap in the middle. You can't tell from the feed where and when Marriott runs. 

3 minutes ago, Arrested development said:

I'd need to see it again but Conway was out of position from the previous attack. Most of Marriotts movement is off camera so you can't put blame on Jono. 

Difficult to justify criticism of individual outfield players when our shape demands folk push forward to create our attacks which inevitably leaves us short at the back. We applaud our attacking play and chance creation, but we take risks to do that and good players can exploit them. Just need to play better in possession and take our chances.

With Lincoln winning we have to win this game to keep pressure on them.

How old os Marriot? Looks about 40

8 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Well, i've been to one home game - and we lost that. Maybe I should just go to bed and read me books 😄

Better stay away from Wembley then because that’s were it’s heading 🙄

5 minutes ago, L/H White said:

I'm confident it'll finish 1-1

That's the thing. We don't think that because we go behind we've already lost. I've got us for a win now. 

2 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

How old os Marriot? Looks about 40

30 I think JMcG said.

18 minutes ago, Rizlar said:

Same old story we are the better team miss our chances Reading take there’s Simple’s.

This has been a problem all season long

We need to pick up points to make sure we cement our place in play offs, teams around us have games in hand can't afford to drop to many points