singe Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 9 more cup finals. And hopefully the novelty will not wear off. But that win feels so good. It seems an age since we dominated a team. There's a positivity in the air. Long may it continue, and I am not now baffled by the decision. Cautiously really hopeful we are about to turn a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm getting carried away. Massive test and they absolutely nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Too many times this season we've had results like this and the players have got complacent, and the next game it's been business as usual. Johnson's main task now is to prevent that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinodriscoll Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 so :censored:ing happy cant WAIT for the next game loved the banter on the chat tonight too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinevillawill Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thought we approached the game very well. Total transformation from Saturday. Well done Johnson. Can we do it against the teams above us? Being on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonLatics Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Some good bits of play, and some nice moves. Still a bit nervy at times but its a start.....onwards and upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP1991 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Well done boys at last we were clinical! can i just add.. i thought korey smith absolutely ran the show tonight and looks a proper footballer... if that's tge kind of player johno wants in im a happy latic... good work rate tonight too, hope its not a novelty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 What's SOOO wrong about getting carried away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Too many times this season we've had results like this and the players have got complacent, and the next game it's been business as usual. Johnson's main task now is to prevent that happening. This was different. It wasn't just the new manager effect, they were visibly doing the things he said he'd have them doing - spinning defenders, high tempo, attacking with pace. And they mixed it up with the odd long ball which sounds so simplistic but seemed to make us a lot less predictable. Gutted I can't make Shrewsbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 This was different. It wasn't just the new manager effect, they were visibly doing the things he said he'd have them doing - spinning defenders, high tempo, attacking with pace. And they mixed it up with the odd long ball which sounds so simplistic but seemed to make us a lot less predictable. Gutted I can't make Shrewsbury That's encouraging to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's a good start. A few weeks ago we would have succumbed to Hartlepool's bully boy tactics. Tonight we didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laticacid Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 How did he set the team out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snookmeister Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Gotta tighten up at the back though. Pools had about 3 or 4 clear cut chances. A better side would have punished us. However, we rode our luck and took our chances. A well deserved win. Jesus, it was cold though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Anybody want Furman back as a straight swap for Korey Smith? Man of match for me, sat back when he had to, got forward lots of times and looked to have time on the ball. If that is the sort of player the new manager wants in it looks like things could be looking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footy68 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Asked this question at the game, when did we last score against the hangers at home? It seems like forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Gotta tighten up at the back though. Pools had about 3 or 4 clear cut chances. A better side would have punished us. However, we rode our luck and took our chances. A well deserved win. Jesus, it was cold though!!! Think it's going to be a case of a "we'll score more goals than you" mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyres_28 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) How did he set the team out ? standard 4 at the back with Smith playing a Stephens type ball playing role and Weso all action (loads of forward bursts) Baxter, Croft and Simmo behind Barnard. Extremely fluid (esp. 1st half) and looked to get it down and quick sharp passing. Barnard was outstanding and is the one who "did a job" for LJ - ran all night, stretched the defense which lead directly to their ragged looking back line. WELL DONE LEE - definitely put your words at the meeting into practice. #keepthefaith Edited March 19, 2013 by eyres_28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Asked this question at the game, when did we last score against the hangers at home? It seems like forever 2 years ago. 4-0 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInAus Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Well shut my mouth! No-one go back and read my previous posts, but pretty sure I said we would do well under LJ Great result boys. If we stay up, I will buy my two season tickets again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter20 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We were very good! Pressing high up the pitch in numbers was the best thing for me but we've got much harder tests to come, Hartlepool were awful. Roll on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De_La_Vega Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We were very good! Pressing high up the pitch in numbers was the best thing for me but we've got much harder tests to come, Hartlepool were awful. Roll on Saturday This is spot on. Good start for the new manager, and encouraging signs of pressing in the right areas with Wes and the midfield pushing on. Has to be said though, Hartlepool were awful and as a first test a young manager must dream if teams that pass it right back to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 We were very good! Pressing high up the pitch in numbers was the best thing for me but we've got much harder tests to come, Hartlepool were awful. Roll on Saturday This is spot on. Good start for the new manager, and encouraging signs of pressing in the right areas with Wes and the midfield pushing on. Has to be said though, Hartlepool were awful and as a first test a young manager must dream if teams that pass it right back to you... THis for me too. We are still jittery at the back, and better teams would have punished us. And thanks to a Worldy from Bouzanis, But we know that this is being addressed, very reassuring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We are still jittery at the back, and better teams would have punished us... But we know that this is being addressed, very reassuring That's the point, from what we've heard of LJ's thoroughness, we can rest assured that the shortcomings will be addressed immediately. The Rome Mill wasn't built in a day but it was built to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsSideOfLife Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Last night was a bench mark for the rest of the season. As Wes said on the OS, they had freedom and felt that the shackles came off. We need to win at least 6 more games to be absolutely sure of survival. Then next season have a real good go at it. I feel that with LJ in charge we could spring a surprise or two next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Think it's going to be a case of a "we'll score more goals than you" mentality. When LJ talked about his admiration for the Club's history, he must have been watching the videos from back in Joe Royle's days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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