Midsblue 905 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Just don’t get it. Does Kewell or whoever picking the team know what our strongest starting eleven is? I suspect this may vary but mine, with Wheater unavailable, would be - GK - Lawlor RB - Jombati CD - Piergianni CD - Clarke LB - Barnett DM - McAlmont MF - Bahamboula MF - Whelan FW - McAleny FW - Dearnley FW - Rowe It’s 433 on paper but fluid when defending or attacking. With McAlmont holding, this gives us a middle two or three (if Rowe drops deeper and attacks with the ball) when attacking. Fullbacks then allowed to come forward to stretch defence with three or four in middle on end of crosses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SweeperKeeper 282 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Not sure why you have put Piergianni in there? I thought that he played well again tonight. You realise half the time Carlisle got the ball was because he'd hoofed it to them? Even if he has time or somebody showing for the ball, he clears it 40m. When you're 1-0 up with five minutes left, then fine. But you can't play a whole match like that. They hardly ever had to win the ball off us. We just lumped it back to them again and again, putting ourselves under pressure. I should say, I've been a defender of Pidge on here, and he is our best defender in the air and gets us out of a lot of trouble. But he's got to give the rest of the team a chance to have the ball. 33 minutes ago, Chris15Arm said: Think I'd rather bilboe in net after that goalkeeping shitshow. Yh made a few saves nothin spectacular. Then flew out of his net 5 yards behind the ball. Then once we scored decided to go ahead and lie down on the ground or cuddle the ball every time he got it rathe than release it. Most frustrating part of football is when a gk decides he's playin for a point on his own. I did not watch this game Your average League Two goalkeeper would have conceded four tonight. He had a huge amount to do, loads of tricky balls across the box which he dealt with well. Edited October 20, 2020 by SweeperKeeper 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardie 675 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Midsblue said: Just don’t get it. Does Kewell or whoever picking the team know what our strongest starting eleven is? I suspect this may vary but mine, with Wheater unavailable, would be - GK - Lawlor RB - Jombati CD - Piergianni CD - Clarke LB - Barnett DM - McAlmont MF - Bahamboula MF - Whelan FW - McAleny FW - Dearnley FW - Rowe It’s 433 on paper but fluid when defending or attacking. With McAlmont holding, this gives us a middle two or three (if Rowe drops deeper and attacks with the ball) when attacking. Fullbacks then allowed to come forward to stretch defence with three or four in middle on end of crosses. I'd email this to Kewell so he can pin it on his dressing room mirror. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollandspies 76 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, JoeP said: 5,000 words on Bobby Grant is a hell of an ask.. I’ll name that tune in 5.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Burns 2,208 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Yes Piergiani humping it long when there is a clear man open is proper fuckin annoying happens multiple times every match proper Guy Branstonesque sort it out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigDog 1,619 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, SweeperKeeper said: You realise half the time Carlisle got the ball was because he'd hoofed it to them? Even if he has time or somebody showing for the ball, he clears it 40m. Nah. The amount of pressure that Carlisle put us under during the game there was no time for fancy play - he cleared his lines and rightly so. I lost count of the number of times he won his aerial duels and led by example. As for players showing for the ball? That didn’t happen until Rowe came on. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SweeperKeeper 282 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Nah. The amount of pressure that Carlisle put us under during the game there was no time for fancy play If you can't see that that was part of the reason we were under so much pressure, then I don't know what to say I'm not asking for fancy play, just a pass to a blue shirt If that now counts as "fancy", then that is exactly why it's right to call it non-league Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigDog 1,619 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, SweeperKeeper said: If you can't see that that was part of the reason we were under so much pressure, then I don't know what to say I'm not asking for fancy play, just a pass to a blue shirt If that now counts as "fancy", then that is exactly why it's right to call it non-league Nah... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boyinthesnow 30 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Isn't the biggest talking point that Fage didn't make the bench? I'm not saying he deserves to but he is usually undroppable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris15Arm 187 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Our point was nearly not the only miraculous thing to happen tonight! Had a what the hell moment when I saw the 3rd goalscorer for Lazio against Dortmund was Jean Akpa-Akpro turns out its Jean David not jean Louis haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaddyexile84 333 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 5 hours ago, oafcmetty said: Don't forget to get your preds in - 7pm kick off also! Bollocks I didn’t even know we had a game tonight. please put me down for 1-1 (0-0 ht) and Dearnley first scorer. ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Careca9 59 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Defo a point won there. 2 games undefeated so hopefully confidence can grow. Another good half from Rowe, and with him only playing 45 there is no reason why he shouldn’t start sat as from watching he has to play atm. U feel Clarke also has to come in but any more changes and potential is we will disrupt too much again. Be interested to see what happens for sat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,094 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Bollocks I didn’t even know we had a game tonight. please put me down for 1-1 (0-0 ht) and Dearnley first scorer. ta My brother Lawman beat you to it, got them all right. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SweeperKeeper 282 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Chris15Arm said: Our point was nearly not the only miraculous thing to happen tonight! Had a what the hell moment when I saw the 3rd goalscorer for Lazio against Dortmund was Jean Akpa-Akpro turns out its Jean David not jean Louis haha It's the brother of the one who played for us. Doesn't look like the talent is genetic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_Og 3,665 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, SweeperKeeper said: It's the brother of the one who played for us. Doesn't look like the talent is genetic! His full name appears to be Jean Daniel Dave Lewis Akpa Akpro. Some interesting cultural mixes there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pidge 73 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Careca9 said: Defo a point won there. 2 games undefeated so hopefully confidence can grow. Another good half from Rowe, and with him only playing 45 there is no reason why he shouldn’t start sat as from watching he has to play atm. U feel Clarke also has to come in but any more changes and potential is we will disrupt too much again. Be interested to see what happens for sat Yes 1 point was a relief to get. We were second best to often last night. Rowe actually didn’t have a full 45 mins. He did make a difference when he came on. Bahamboula came on at half time and spent most of it walking, oh apart from one lung bursting sprint back 50m chasing someone, followed by another 10 minutes walking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Burns 2,208 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Ntambwe loves a foul doesn't he. Got away w it at weekend, but last nites ref was having none of it. He did at least pass the ball sometimes, instead of just 'doing a Pidge' and ignoring the easy pass in favour of smacking it 70 yards out for a goal kick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_Og 3,665 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Dave_Og said: I'll probably regret it but I'll be breaking my iFollow virginity tonight. How long before kick-off should I be expecting to see something on screen? Well the quality of the stream was better than I expected. No chance I'll be doing that on most Saturdays, far better things to do, but dull midweek winter nights might see a revisit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigDog 1,619 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Well the quality of the stream was better than I expected. No chance I'll be doing that on most Saturdays, far better things to do, but dull midweek winter nights might see a revisit. It’s clear that I need to improve the quality of my Saturdays. Please help me out here Dave, I need saving from myself...I am one of (probably) many who either spends Saturday afternoon at the football (or watching the game on iFollow during these extraordinary times) - failing that I am with Jeff and the boys between 3pm and 5pm. What are these ‘far better things’ that you do on a Saturday afternoon? Any more performances like last night and I need to know that there is an alternative! Edited October 21, 2020 by TheBigDog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Burns 2,208 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 ooh look at me look at me I'm better than you bc I don't actually watch the team we all profess(80% sure that's a real word) to support I just come on here to tell you all about it and feel superior 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaticsPete 1,465 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 If that had been an away game, we'd have been pleased at nicking a point despite being under pressure for much of the game. A "smash and grab". Currently I don't think playing at home gives an advantage in many matches, and overall results indicate that, so I'll take last night's point thank you very much.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_Og 3,665 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: It’s clear that I need to improve the quality of my Saturdays. Please help me out here Dave, I need saving from myself...I am one of (probably) many who either spends Saturday afternoon at the football (or watching the game on iFollow during these extraordinary times) - failing that I am with Jeff and the boys between 3pm and 5pm. What are these ‘far better things’ that you do on a Saturday afternoon? Any more performances like last night and I need to know that there is an alternative! Primarily watching non-league stuff locally but there's a long list after that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,094 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, Pidge said: Yes 1 point was a relief to get. We were second best to often last night. Rowe actually didn’t have a full 45 mins. He did make a difference when he came on. Bahamboula came on at half time and spent most of it walking, oh apart from one lung bursting sprint back 50m chasing someone, followed by another 10 minutes walking. Bahamboula is best as a central attacking midfielder, not wide IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,094 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: If that had been an away game, we'd have been pleased at nicking a point despite being under pressure for much of the game. A "smash and grab". Currently I don't think playing at home gives an advantage in many matches, and overall results indicate that, so I'll take last night's point thank you very much.. No home crowd support does seem to have some effect on results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_Og 3,665 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Bahamboula is best as a central attacking midfielder, not wide IMO. Not really sure where he was playing yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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