bolty58 Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Neither - apologies to all. Drunk & emotional last night. Apparently we played well from reading paper this morning Can understand that. No worries Cheer up, we're about to win back The Ashes. Och, hang on a wee minute...............
Exiled Girl Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Had the pleasure of sitting next to Satan yesterday (and in front but one of Biff too). I'd agree with Satan on every point, that we weren't shit but Megson's lost it. The crowd were singing we need a striker before the large-scale anti-Megson stuff. Davies should have been taken off before Elmander. Their goal came as they made a substitution and it looked like our defence were still sorting out what to do about the sub. And if the bloke sitting behind Satan posts on here, then well done, that was the best, most eloquent and well-constructed long rant I've heard at a football ground ever
frank_spencer Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Had the pleasure of sitting next to Satan yesterday (and in front but one of Biff too). I'd agree with Satan on every point, that we weren't shit but Megson's lost it. The crowd were singing we need a striker before the large-scale anti-Megson stuff. Davies should have been taken off before Elmander. Their goal came as they made a substitution and it looked like our defence were still sorting out what to do about the sub. And if the bloke sitting behind Satan posts on here, then well done, that was the best, most eloquent and well-constructed long rant I've heard at a football ground ever twas the same Vs Sunlun
Gaz Nt Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Just watched the match on Football First from last night. We played some pretty decent stuff and our midfield actually looks pretty decent now. It's just that final thrid. Theres just no creativity and Elmander and Davies are just not goalscorers! If we still had somebody like Anelka we could have easily have bagged a 1/4 of the 23 shots! I also have no idea why JLS and Steinsson are not starting?! And Zat Knight just looks very average at best from the 2 games ive seen him. Looks very mistake prone. I just hope and pray the board/chairman/manager or whoever buys that goalscorer before next monday or its going to be a VERY tough season!
MickyD Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Just watched the match on Football First from last night. We played some pretty decent stuff and our midfield actually looks pretty decent now. It's just that final thrid. Theres just no creativity and Elmander and Davies are just not goalscorers! If we still had somebody like Anelka we could have easily have bagged a 1/4 of the 23 shots! I also have no idea why JLS and Steinsson are not starting?! And Zat Knight just looks very average at best from the 2 games ive seen him. Looks very mistake prone. I just hope and pray the board/chairman/manager or whoever buys that goalscorer before next monday or its going to be a VERY tough season! And there's the problem. Zat Knight makes a balls-up of the clearance. Result? 1-0 down. Prior to that two mistakes were made more-or-less on the half-way line: Firstly, after Knight had headed the ball away. (His job), I forget who it went to but he was pressured to make a quick pass just to get rid of the ball. The attempted pass out to Mark Davies was woeful. Mark Davies then turned into trouble and came out minus a ball. These mistakes were more to do with the resulting goal than Zat Knight's attempted clearance but nobody seems concerned with the facts. Just as long as we have a scapegoat!
Carlos Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 I've only seen the goal but it looked to me the product of having an attacking midfielder on the pitch, you can attribute blame but it was a great strike. It goes to highlight the kind of player we lack, players of the quality of Ghilas can be picked up for less than a Paul Robinson.
frank_spencer Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I've only seen the goal but it looked to me the product of having an attacking midfielder on the pitch, you can attribute blame but it was a great strike. It goes to highlight the kind of player we lack, players of the quality of Ghilas can be picked up for less than a Paul Robinson. according to press/agent speculation we were in for him before he went to Hull
whiteboy Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I read in the paper that Megson thought we were terrific yesterday! What the fuck With 9 of his signings in the starting lineup this is now his expensively assembled team. It's an average team and not particularly effective. Not impressed with Knight or Robinson. He really should be fucked off if there's more results like this. Hull were terrible until they scored and were there for the taking. On the bright side it was a decent day out in the sun. The Brickmakers was ok pre-match with some sound Hull lads and a bottle of vodka livened the train journey home.
M G WHITES Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I read in the paper that Megson thought we were terrific yesterday! What the fuck With 9 of his signings in the starting lineup this is now his expensively assembled team. It's an average team and not particularly effective. Not impressed with Knight or Robinson. He really should be fucked off if there's more results like this. Hull were terrible until they scored and were there for the taking. On the bright side it was a decent day out in the sun. The Brickmakers was ok pre-match with some sound Hull lads and a bottle of vodka livened the train journey home. Terrific,no,but a lot lot better than last week,how did we not score
bolton va va Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 At the risk of sounding a bit Sammy Lee , i thought there were a few positives yesterday. Mark Davies was very effective until he seemed to run out of steam , Lee (unlike Riga ) appears to have played football before and has real promise ,and a bove all , IMO , Muamba was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. This was no disaster and IF we could get hold of a decent striker we might have a reasonable team
BdubFC Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 This was no disaster and IF we could get hold of a decent striker we might have a reasonable team with the chances we are making a decent striker would get us top 10 IMO (hopefully)
M G WHITES Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) At the risk of sounding a bit Sammy Lee , i thought there were a few positives yesterday. Mark Davies was very effective until he seemed to run out of steam , Lee (unlike Riga ) appears to have played football before and has real promise ,and above all , IMO , Muamba was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. This was no disaster and IF we could get hold of a decent striker we might have a reasonable team A breath of fresh air, after the new members mostly coming on and have a pop How do Edited August 23, 2009 by M G WHITES
Traf Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 At the risk of sounding a bit Sammy Lee , i thought there were a few positives yesterday. Mark Davies was very effective until he seemed to run out of steam , Lee (unlike Riga ) appears to have played football before and has real promise ,and above all , IMO , Muamba was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. This was no disaster and IF we could get hold of a decent striker we might have a reasonable team Nice & sensible first post: welcome along. FWIW, I think you've called it pretty well there.
stevieb Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 What a horrible day! Firstly Hull is a dive, sure it was ace last year, must have been steaming last time because i couldnt remember the bastarding walk to the ground or them fooking steps or changing at Leeds. Next time get more keg down tha's neck! I thought the match wasnt too bad, echoing a few posts earlier Hull were average its just we were less than average. Elmander - totally lacking in confidence getting into the box and crossing it to others instead of having a do... Robinson/Steinson - heard somewhere robinson and taylor have had a disagreement with steinson questioning his attitude? No idea if theres any truth in this (apolgies if its been mentioned before) Lee yeung chow fried rice - good start, looks like he could do well. Hope thats not the kiss of death. I also had an epiphany that going to the match just is not fun anymore!!!! Maybe i just need a win to perk my enthusiasm back up? Who knows?
Carlos Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 according to press/agent speculation we were in for him before he went to Hull I don't believe the lad is anything special, just he plays in a position that we don't have ANY effective players. You have a midfielder who runs beyond your forwards and may just get you the odd goal!
marple whites Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Watched it sober on sunday morning and we played quite well until the final third. Finishing is woeful. Elmander seemed to take an age to take a shot when he was clean through - Taylor had got in a better position for him to pass to. We have been crying out for a striker for ages, 2 goals in 8 games just proves it. You need a minimum of 3 reasonable strikers in this division . we have 1 and a bit. Not letting in many, but we aint going to get any points if we don't score !!
LodgeMorrWhite Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 It was a horrible day out and a terrible result. I thought both teams were poor with a distinct lack of creative or attacking quality. We were devoid of ideas in the attacking third, and had no width. Once again I thought the game highlighted our inability to operate a plan B. At one nil down we needed a positive change. Elmander was subbed for Lee, we swapped a left back for another left back and Ward was thrown on with about 5 minutes to go and at least 10 minutes to late. I felt there was a bit of an atmosphere between the Bolton fans who had travelled with the anti Megson chanting splitting the camp. For around 5 mins after they had scored it turned hostile, but seemed to settle down as Bolton tried to push for an equaliser. We need points from Portsmouth and Birmingham or else the pressure will really be on!
Guest Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 The Telegraph said we had 18 chances. How do you miss 18 chances?
HomerJay Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 The Telegraph said we had 18 chances. How do you miss 18 chances? the guardian said 23. only 5 on target though.
jeep Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 the guardian said 23. only 5 on target though. MOTD 2 last night showed non of those chances/shots, but did show Hull's goal, and 4 or 5 of their efforts on goal.
tylswhite Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 It was a horrible day out and a terrible result. I thought both teams were poor with a distinct lack of creative or attacking quality. We were devoid of ideas in the attacking third, and had no width. Once again I thought the game highlighted our inability to operate a plan B. At one nil down we needed a positive change. Elmander was subbed for Lee, we swapped a left back for another left back and Ward was thrown on with about 5 minutes to go and at least 10 minutes to late. I felt there was a bit of an atmosphere between the Bolton fans who had travelled with the anti Megson chanting splitting the camp. For around 5 mins after they had scored it turned hostile, but seemed to settle down as Bolton tried to push for an equaliser. We need points from Portsmouth and Birmingham or else the pressure will really be on! Disagree with that, we created enough chances to win 3 games never mind one! We knocked it around really well first half and had chances but K Davies and Elmander missed tham all, both been shite so far imo. If we would have taken one of our many 1st half chances they would of imploded and we would of comfortably won. Instead we let them score and then fell apart. Danny Ward looked to have a good touch and movement when he came on, he had one shot that was blocked but he looked like he could strike a ball much better than K Davies or Elmander. He should get some more time on the pitch in next few games to give him more of a chance instead of a couple of minutes imo.
tylswhite Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 the guardian said 23. only 5 on target though. It said that on the foreign channel that i watched it on. We should have had a penalty when Cahill got brought down as well, it was a stonewaller imo.
Traf Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 It said that on the foreign channel that i watched it on. We should have had a penalty when Cahill got brought down as well, it was a stonewaller imo. Aye, I forgot about that. It was a penalty IMO.
Whisky Face Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 We'd have missed it no doubt. Wonder who would have taken it come to think of it?
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