Huddersfield Town (H)

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Speaks really well there Cissoko.

Great smile too.

Ditch the fuckin gum though.

[TrickyTrotter]

 

[Leyther_Matt]

Had the draw in my betslip at 16/1 with 5 mins left but didn’t press confirm 🤦🏻‍♂️ 

Was a great strike from Cissoko. I’d headed down to the exit directly behind the goal in NSL so I had a great view of it. Could tell it was going in as soon as he hit it.

Happy to visit today’s defensive frailties another time and just enjoy the comeback for now. 

[ianofcleveleys]

15 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

Had the draw in my betslip at 16/1 with 5 mins left but didn’t press confirm 🤦🏻‍♂️ 

Was a great strike from Cissoko. I’d headed down to the exit directly behind the goal in NSL so I had a great view of it. Could tell it was going in as soon as he hit it.

Happy to visit today’s defensive frailties another time and just enjoy the comeback for now. 

Fantastic goal, left peg an all. Crowd were great from when we got the 2nd, real noise and driving the lads on. Buffoonery of the ref only served to fire everybody up even more. 

[jmjhb]

[barrycowdrill]

So many twists and turns to come yet and if I was a betting man I’d say Stockport to Finish 3rd. However winning next week I think then puts us in the driving seat. 
 

2 of stevenages 3 games are at home so they have an outside shot still

and I don’t really want Luton coming here with a sniff as that would be a very tough game 

anyone but Stockport for me over 2 legs, particularly if the 2nd leg was away but I think we’ll cross paths with them regardless of when it is

Edited Saturday at 16:45 by barrycowdrill

[Tonge moor green jacket]

With the exception of Exeter, that table shows how the best teams tend to get most of the late goals.

Not down to good fortune.

[Johnnyrotten]

3 hours ago, FrancisFogarty said:

Too many draws. Too many 90+min goals to save a point most weeks.

Without all those draws we wouldn't be in the play offs, they've saved us.

And quite a few of the wins would have been draws without injury time winners.

We can't complain at our draws when we never get pegged back but gain points from the jaws of defeats time after time, 100% the reason we aren't about 8th.

In contrast Huddersfield have lost 5 points against us in 2 draws, and drawn 3 games in 8 days despite winning all 3 after about 96 minutes.  They are the team that can complain about drawing too many.

[Traf]

1 hour ago, Cheese said:

 

I love this lad.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

1 minute ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Without all those draws we wouldn't be in the play offs, they've saved us.

And quite a few of the wins would have been draws without injury time winners.

We can't complain at our draws when we never get pegged back but gain points from the jaws of defeats time after time, 100% the reason we aren't about 8th.

In contrast Huddersfield have lost 5 points against us in 2 draws, and drawn 3 games in 8 days despite winning all 3 after about 96 minutes.  They are the team that can complain about drawing too many.

Nevertheless, his point is that we're having to do it to secure points.

Would be better to have points secured rather than let teams into games.

More efficient finishing would have seen to that.

[Cheese]

16 minutes ago, Traf said:

I love this lad.

Making an absolute mockery of all the clowns who wrote him off after 2 or 3 games. Same can be said for most of our signings though.

[jmjhb]

17 minutes ago, Traf said:

I love this lad.

See, how many of us would have said that a few weeks back?

[Eddie]

This team has no idea when it’s beat.

It’s a far cry from what we’ve had over the past few seasons and will terrify anyone we come up against in the playoffs offs.

Like others have said, defensive issues are there for all to see, but the way the attacking unit - and more than just one of them - is now firing is frightening. We’re a very difficult team to stop when we get going because it’s coming at you from all angles.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I think we have to be a bit careful with this.

We'd gone down to 10 men, only 2 in midfield and no midfield subs.

Clearly the extra man became available, and whilst GJ should have done a bit better, they made the extra man count.

Once we made changes/reorganised we did pretty well.

Agreed, has to be disingenuous or rose coloured specs to claim we deserved a draw on the balance of play, we were 2nd best by a mile in the 2nd half.  And that's not taking anything away from that amazing comeback, it was fantastic and yet another highlight to be remembered for a long time.

But Huddersfield were impressive for most of that game, yes Dalby missed 2 absolute sitters (he's not beyond criticism, at what point do we say he's not scoring enough currently?), there wasn't a Hudds player that didn't impress me on the ball.  Their defending was terrible for the 1st goal and not great for the other 2 so they were far from perfect, but the way they attacked was really good, especially down the right, god knows how they didn't score in the 1st half and when they went 2-1 up it reflected the game.  

In some ways I'm glad we won't be playing them in the play offs although whoever we get its going to be tough games.

[gonzo]

In 30 years time Huddersfield fans will remember us with disdain in the same way we remember Nottingham Forest and Colin Bastard Cooper for doing us twice in a second in 90+

[Traf]

7 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Agreed, has to be disingenuous or rose coloured specs to claim we deserved a draw on the balance of play, we were 2nd best by a mile in the 2nd half.  And that's not taking anything away from that amazing comeback, it was fantastic and yet another highlight to be remembered for a long time.

I thought we were head and shoulders above them in the first half.

[masi 51]

We could and should have been three up at half time

[ianofcleveleys]

12 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Agreed, has to be disingenuous or rose coloured specs to claim we deserved a draw on the balance of play, we were 2nd best by a mile in the 2nd half.  And that's not taking anything away from that amazing comeback, it was fantastic and yet another highlight to be remembered for a long time.

But Huddersfield were impressive for most of that game, yes Dalby missed 2 absolute sitters (he's not beyond criticism, at what point do we say he's not scoring enough currently?), there wasn't a Hudds player that didn't impress me on the ball.  Their defending was terrible for the 1st goal and not great for the other 2 so they were far from perfect, but the way they attacked was really good, especially down the right, god knows how they didn't score in the 1st half and when they went 2-1 up it reflected the game.  

In some ways I'm glad we won't be playing them in the play offs although whoever we get its going to be tough games.

For me, we got a little bit complacent and dismissive of their threat in last 15 mins of first half, dropped off level a bit, let them into the game (even though we still should have scored twice in injury time). For half an hour we were well in command and should have been 2 clear. 

It was as if we were making so many openings no bother, we'll make another and take it. We didn't (off 20 mins in 6 yard box for Dalby), and the threat down their right and risk on our left was blindingly obvious. They put at least 5 uncontested crosses in we just about managed to see off.

It probably wouldn't have gone down well but bringing Conway on for Gale should have happened at half time, damage long since done by time SS did it. We are a liability defensively down that side against any side with a decent RW or RB - they had both in Harness and Sorensen. 

Edited Saturday at 17:42 by ianofcleveleys

[Whitestar]

1 hour ago, desperado said:

 

 

 

Now come on you miserable bastards, get back on here and admit to being  hysterical negative drama queens 🤣

No.., but what if…. yeh but…. Yeh but..

Just admit you’re wrong. Own up to having to predict doom to satisfy your insecure outlook. 

Omg I'm glad you enjoyed a very entertaining game, however if you're over the moon with results like that and pulling out miracle late finishes against dross teams in footballs wilderness then following BWFC is the perfect fit for you.

Unfortunately i was exactly the same at your age, i can remember my dad catching me with tears in my eyes as we had once again flattered to deceive and his words ring in my ears to this day, as he laughed and said " if thas gooin follow this lot thas best get used to disappointment son" i was about 8-9 at the time but unfortunately i was hooked.

Now if this season ends with promotion like we all want I'll be equally as pleased as you and would gladly buy you the biggest drink you could manage and i would pair that with a huge slice of humble pie.

But then again, those words ring in my ears,,,, 

COYWM.

[Cheese]

3 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

Omg I'm glad you enjoyed a very entertaining game, however if you're over the moon with results like that and pulling out miracle late finishes against dross teams in footballs wilderness then following BWFC is the perfect fit for you.

Unfortunately i was exactly the same at your age, i can remember my dad catching me with tears in my eyes as we had once again flattered to deceive and his words ring in my ears to this day, as he laughed and said " if thas gooin follow this lot thas best get used to disappointment son" i was about 8-9 at the time but unfortunately i was hooked.

Now if this season ends with promotion like we all want I'll be equally as pleased as you and would gladly buy you the biggest drink you could manage and i would pair that with a huge slice of humble pie.

But then again, those words ring in my ears,,,, 

COYWM.

You obviously didn't follow your dad's advice.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, mickbrown said:

Very admirable and all that, but that's been the story of our season. Too many times have we had to  rely on miraculous comebacks.

Dalby scores that sitter just before half time , we win that comfortably, 3 or 4 nil. And that, boys and girls is why we ain't going up automatically.

Conversely, that never say die attitude might stand us in good stead in the play offs. 

How does that work?  At the very least they score a goal 2nd half at some point, there's no precedent whatsoever for us running away with a game against a half decent side who have 11 men.  It was a very even game between 2 decent sides, no team was keeping a clean sheet in a month of Sundays.

[Ani]

My assessment

Game should have been killed off by half time. Dalby misses 2 sitters.

They had a threat down the right all day, a centre half playing out of position and a winger not tracking back is not a good combo. Gale was bossed by the right back did not look like going past him. The change to bring Conway on as much more of a wing back than winger looked obvious. First 2 goals came down that side. Down to Schuey IMO. 
 

Their penalty, is IMO the right call, but it was identical to a challenge on Burstow first game of the season where not even a foul was given. Different day, different ref, but if that is enough for a penalty and a red card why when Dalby was nearly pulled over just outside their area in second half it is not even a free kick ? Ref lost the plot, has this rule changed ? 

• Injury Due to Cardable Offence: If the player was injured by a reckless tackle (yellow card) or serious foul play (red card), they can be treated quickly on the pitch and remain in the game.

The spirit in the team is great but god it is stressful, when we scored I told the Huddersfield fans ‘to fuck off you Yorkshire bastards’ I have lived in Yorkshire for 42 years 🙄😂

Assume Dempsey was injured ? 
Assume one match ban for Tutu ? 
 

You can see Huddersfield have spent on a few individuals but seem disjointed. Would have the right back tomorrow (think they paid £500k for him 2 years ago) 

 

With the later results it ain’t been a bad day. 

[frank_spencer]

44 minutes ago, Traf said:

I love this lad.

Apparently the rest of the squad do too

[Tombwfc]

15 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Agreed, has to be disingenuous or rose coloured specs to claim we deserved a draw on the balance of play, we were 2nd best by a mile in the 2nd half.  And that's not taking anything away from that amazing comeback, it was fantastic and yet another highlight to be remembered for a long time.

But Huddersfield were impressive for most of that game, yes Dalby missed 2 absolute sitters (he's not beyond criticism, at what point do we say he's not scoring enough currently?), there wasn't a Hudds player that didn't impress me on the ball.  Their defending was terrible for the 1st goal and not great for the other 2 so they were far from perfect, but the way they attacked was really good, especially down the right, god knows how they didn't score in the 1st half and when they went 2-1 up it reflected the game.  

In some ways I'm glad we won't be playing them in the play offs although whoever we get its going to be tough games.

 

I really couldn't disagree more with this assessment of Huddersfield. Created nothing in the first half, were relatively fortunate to find themselves 3-1 up against 10-men and still couldn't win. What we did to Stevenage was what a good team does when up multiple goals and with an extra man. They didn't push on for more, and even with 10 we found it pretty easy to find some decent positions in attack.

A couple of decent players, but many more totally average ones and they stink of being absolute bottlers (something like 14 points lost for them after 85mins including six in the past week). They remind me of us last season.

Stevenage and Plymouth are miles better.

[desperado]

19 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

if you're over the moon with results like that and pulling out miracle late finishes against dross teams in footballs wilderness then following BWFC is the perfect fit for you.

We’re a perfect fit thanks 😉🤣👏