(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

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Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

Sadly, I agree

But the defence will start as it finished yesterday

Best defensive display that I have seen this season was Bristol Rovers with Earl and Zouma in the middle.

6 minutes ago, passmosster said:

Best defensive display that I have seen this season was Bristol Rovers with Earl and Zouma in the middle.

An away victory- coincidence?

1 hour ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I think we're more likely to see Edwards, Brockbank or Senior at centre-back than we are to see Zouma.

Agree, quite like Edwards, even though I've only seen him a couple of times, Brockbank is versatile, so might be worth persevering with, I'm not convinced about Zouma tbh, he does some great things, but he also looks like a car crash of a defender too, not seen enough of Senior to make a call yet.

What's O'Neil up to!

Wasn't it Graham who blindly turned the ball inside in an earlier home game costing us a goal?

8 minutes ago, Traf said:

Wasn't it Graham who blindly turned the ball inside in an earlier home game costing us a goal?

Yes it was.

Proper rookie mistake

17 minutes ago, Traf said:

Wasn't it Graham who blindly turned the ball inside in an earlier home game costing us a goal?

8 minutes ago, frank_spencer said:

Yes it was.

Proper rookie mistake

It's all about learning from your fuck-ups. If he does it again tomorrow, he didn't learn yet. I'm sure it hadn't gone unnoticed by the coaching staff and I'm equally sure they'll have mentioned it during the week following.

10 minutes ago, MickyD said:

It's all about learning from your fuck-ups. If he does it again tomorrow, he didn't learn yet. I'm sure it hadn't gone unnoticed by the coaching staff and I'm equally sure they'll have mentioned it during the week following.

Well, he couldn't do it on Boxing Day, as he was unable to get within 20 yards of the bloody ball.

He looks poor, probably because he's not ready.

Grahams not ready and oneill hasn't got a deal he is happy with

Having waited 9 months

Thems the facts

The transfer window is officially open, hope we can sign a midfield enforcer before 3 today.

I'd not be entirely surprised to see Earl in the midfield today with Wright partnering one of Zouma/Edwards at the back. 

Think Hills defence of Graham means hes likely to play. Would prefer an alternative on what ive seen so far 

The problem is, Hill has obviously recognised that Graham isn't performing yet at this level otherwise he wouldn't have needed to get something out asking the supporters not to be too hasty with their criticism. He's not had to say that about Darcy and others.

Now, what if by half time, Graham is having a stinker so the manager replaces him. Will that be the right thing to do if Hill is just looking to boost Graham's feelings? Alternatively, he could be left on the pitch because Hill doesn't want to destroy him. You can bet that nothing will go unnoticed by Clough and Burton Albion. They won't be playing softly-softly, touchy- feely with him. They'll use his weaknesses in their favour.

I actually think Hill has fucked up, from a psychology point, in even feeling the need to put into print that we ought to be giving Graham an easy time.

Hill's being a bit of a cheeky cunt really, telling us whether we should voice an opinion or not.

He's already hauled players off after less than a half, he's publicly criticised players, he's the creating instability at the back by constantly tinkering with the defence and then nullifying our best player's influence.

Give and take, Keith. we've as much right to point things out as you have. You're a custodian, we'll be here when you've gone. 

Fully behind Hill, but there’s not a chance in hell Graham should be starting ahead of Weir.

I know he’s only 17, but if Weir had given the ball away in the same way Graham has when he’s played, more would’ve been made of it from KH.

I don’t think Weir is a superstar by any stretch, and I wasn’t there for the two cup games when he was subbed, but he can do a job from what I’ve seen. 

Yep.

 

 

I think we are being a tad harsh on graham. I agree the other day he was bypassed when he came on but two things one which has been said:

-he’s 17

- they were already passing around us with experienced players in that position. I m guessing he s has very little experience coming on as a sub ( at any level ) and having to get to grips with the game . 

he has been ‘ok’ when he s started a few mistakes but ok in the main and not really off the pace like the other day

i would still however go with weir
 

either way people will get behind him if he plays 

 

3 points would make a good Christmas 

Edited January 1, 20206 yr by boltondirtbag

27 minutes ago, boltondirtbag said:

 

 

I think we are being a tad harsh on graham. I agree the other day he was bypassed when he came on but two things one which has been said:

-he’s 17

- they were already passing around us with experienced players in that position. I m guessing he s has very little experience coming on as a sub ( at any level ) and having to get to grips with the game . 

he has been ‘ok’ when he s started a few mistakes but ok in the main and not really off the pace like the other day

i would still however go with weir
 

either way people will get behind him if he plays 

 

3 points would make a good Christmas 

That just took a long time and a lot of writing to agree with everyone else 

Bridcut and verlinden gone back to Forest and Stoke .

Don't think we've seen the last of Verlinden, personally.

7 minutes ago, Rizlar said:

Bridcut and verlinden gone back to Forest and Stoke .

Unless we get some in quick, we're going to be playing a virtual team of kids again, next game.

Fucko-me-o, we're doomed! 

To be honest, in Keith we trust and all that. We'll be reet

Plenty of time between now and Dale game for some ins (and back ins) as well as outs to be sorted

Just seen that the Eddie Davies academy only achieved a 3 star food hygiene rating. No wonder a lot of our kids seem a bit weedy.