IanMarshall's Mullet Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Flemboy said: Still undefeated and proof there are no easy games in this league The only thing it proves is that there are no easy games for us in this league because we’re not a very good team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Hogan telling his own fans to fuck off at full time, needs to concentrate on his game the fucking whopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I thought Norwood would have been more in the goals by now. We ain't going to be promoted, maybe playoffs but even then, I'm not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 First half, excellent. Lots of Redfearn influence in the play. Second half, n'excellent. Lots of Unsworth influence in the play. Ie defend for your life like there is a minute to go against Man City for a full 45. That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Just now, True Tic said: I agree, bubble burst To be fair he’s trying to get a tune out of Unsworth’s lot…after an initial boost we seem to be reverting to type. A reasonable 1st half but we didn’t create an awful lot. 2nd half we were absolutely shocking and in the end very fortunate to escape with a point! Like I’ve said before I’m not sure Thommo or any other manager could get us challenging with this squad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerlinBlue Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 We were good first half, and Norwood missed a very good chance to make it 2-0. Second half was very poor. Midfield is weak, no idea why Sheron got another year contract. Lundstram will make us better, but we need another one like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 minute ago, L1onheartNew said: First half, excellent. Lots of Redfearn influence in the play. Second half, n'excellent. Lots of Unsworth influence in the play. Ie defend for your life like there is a minute to go against Man City for a full 45. That is all. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpotTheBall85 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Very much an unsworth type performance. We were lucky to get a draw. They had 2 cleared off the line. I'm not being funny and may sound entitled but I expect better. Should be putting majority of the teams in this league to the sword, especially at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpotTheBall85 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Wardie said: I thought Norwood would have been more in the goals by now. We ain't going to be promoted, maybe playoffs but even then, I'm not so sure. He hasn't set the world alight has he? Runs about alot and gets stuck in but not seen much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: To be fair he’s trying to get a tune out of Unsworth’s lot…after an initial boost we seem to be reverting to type. A reasonable 1st half but we didn’t create an awful lot. 2nd half we were absolutely shocking and in the end very fortunate to escape with a point! Like I’ve said before I’m not sure Thommo or any other manager could get us challenging with this squad! "Reverting to type" is the manager's fault for allowing it. I have never ever seen the legendary 'Manager Bounce' at BP, so if they can do it once, they can do it again. Subs, to me, didn't help He's not the man for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveecky Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 First half was reasonable without creating too many chances, their keeper hardly called into action. Second half woeful, aimless balls forward and no composure. .Hudson long balls no attempts to go short and build attacks. We just allowed them to play their way into the game and an equaliser looked on the cards for the last half hour. Bright spot was Lundstram just need three like him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 We couldn't handle their number 17 second half, he was all over the pitch dictating play. We are still a couple of players short in midfield and I'm not sure bringing Nuttall on was the right option. Very lucky to get a point after a promising 1st half when we should have put the game to bed. I like the look of Lundstram and hope we can get a full 90 out of him soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: To be fair he’s trying to get a tune out of Unsworth’s lot…after an initial boost we seem to be reverting to type. A reasonable 1st half but we didn’t create an awful lot. 2nd half we were absolutely shocking and in the end very fortunate to escape with a point! Like I’ve said before I’m not sure Thommo or any other manager could get us challenging with this squad! I think they need reminding that there’s 90 minutes in a game of football not 70, we switch off time and time again around that time, it’s bizarre. I think whoever ends up with the manager needs to be reminding the first thing to be addressed is dealing with physically large but utterly shit football teams in this league and the tactics they use against us . There was absolutely no need to throw that away. They were awful, truly awful and they were getting the better of us. Nuttall is terrible most of the time. I’d have kept Reid on and as controversial as it sounds I’d drop Nuttall and put Fondop on the bench on Saturday. Can’t figure Norwood out. Why is he playing out wide and seemingly in midfield . tonight felt like another night of DU. Really disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Norwood a very expensive mistake, could have acquired 2-3 quality players in the positions they were needed in for the cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, SpotTheBall85 said: Very much an unsworth type performance. We were lucky to get a draw. They had 2 cleared off the line. I'm not being funny and may sound entitled but I expect better. Should be putting majority of the teams in this league to the sword, especially at home. You don’t sound entitled at all, with the recruitment and investment in this club we are massively underperforming. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 The galling thing is that, without the equaliser, Latics are in 7th which would be a psychological boost. The result tonight is a very definite negative which could have repercussions. Thompson may have done relatively well, compared to Unsworth, but he doesn't have enough to take the team forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 minute ago, deyres42 said: Norwood a very expensive mistake, could have acquired 2-3 quality players in the positions they were needed in for the cost. Yes, I’m coming to the same conclusion, the squad is totally unbalanced and we can’t get a grip on matches. It is utterly dreadful to watch and equally pointless having a (supposedly) great attacking line up if you can’t give them the service. Norwood works hard but mostly in the wrong areas and his frustration is evident which probably doesn’t help anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Worst performance of the season that second half. Huge shame. What happened with hogan at FT? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggleblue Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Wardie said: The galling thing is that, without the equaliser, Latics are in 7th which would be a psychological boost. The result tonight is a very definite negative which could have repercussions. Thompson may have done relatively well, compared to Unsworth, but he doesn't have enough to take the team forward. Don't know how you can say that. You can't polish a turd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Norwood a very expensive mistake, could have acquired 2-3 quality players in the positions they were needed in for the cost. I feel you may be right. Norwood should be ripping defences apart by now. It's not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Just now, Ritchierich said: Yes, I’m coming to the same conclusion, the squad is totally unbalanced and we can’t get a grip on matches. It is utterly dreadful to watch and equally pointless having a (supposedly) great attacking line up if you can’t give them the service. Norwood works hard but mostly in the wrong areas and his frustration is evident which probably doesn’t help anyone. he’s got a good enough track record to suggest the service isn’t the best and it’s not him. He needs to do more but we don’t make it easy. All our crosses come from left full back and rarely from the wingers and chances of a through ball from mid are non existent. I feel when midfield is sorted and we do boss games he’ll score a lot more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Only 5300 there tonight...not great weather but clearly the floating fans are still not convinced..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Wardie said: The galling thing is that, without the equaliser, Latics are in 7th which would be a psychological boost. The result tonight is a very definite negative which could have repercussions. Thompson may have done relatively well, compared to Unsworth, but he doesn't have enough to take the team forward. Yes, a total lack of a will to search for a second or third goal and finish it. Felt almost like the players thought one goal would suffice. Maidenhead could have easily won that in the second half . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 minute ago, diggleblue said: Don't know how you can say that. You can't polish a turd. A turd! With the squad assembled? This squad, on paper, as the bookies confirmed, should be promotion candidates. Unsworth fucked it up, Thompson, as much as he has manged to get them initially playing better, is not a manager with a sense of identity. He is not the man to take charge, as much as I respect him, he just isn't up to it. We need someone with experience and a track record. Let's face it, we ain't going anywhere this season, it's done, gone beyond us and a mid-table to maybe just missing the playoffs is on the cards. Miracles do not happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Careca9 said: he’s got a good enough track record to suggest the service isn’t the best and it’s not him. He needs to do more but we don’t make it easy. All our crosses come from left full back and rarely from the wingers and chances of a through ball from mid are non existent. I feel when midfield is sorted and we do boss games he’ll score a lot more. Sorting midfield out is obviously the priority but we have a bloated squad of mostly very average players even for this level so I think it will be next season before we can start to make progress. The irony is the club talked about a few seasons with stop the rot then stabilise then challenge as a rough three season target…..I think we got a bit carried away with some of the signings due the hype but in reality most of them have barely made an impression on professional football and we are still weak all over the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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