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Post by mermaidsal on Aug 9, 2015 18:18:33 GMT
Ah well, 37 still to go. Classic Hughes era season-opener I guess, as he said in his 5 Live interview we have varying levels of fitness, it's not quite gelling, we don't quite have the confidence to be creative enough yet and for a lash-up defence, we did ok at the back - and Glen Johnson is going to be such a cracking signing, the Peter Crouch of our defence for a few years to come I hope, hope his presence will help compensate for Ryan's absence as the skipper recovers.
The game had first goal wins written all over it and they got the goal, fair enough, our pen appeal wasn't that strong I felt- Liverpool were a hell of a lot better than the trainwreck side we murdered but they still weren't special and if we'd been that bit more fluent and bolder we could and should be seeing them off.
8* to be encouraging from me.
add * if you were there please?
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Post by philb on Aug 9, 2015 18:21:53 GMT
7*
Thought he left the subs too late and then should have brought Ireland not Sidwell on for Adam. Early days but we definitely have a weaker starting 11 than last season at the moment.
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Post by wearestoke80 on Aug 9, 2015 18:28:35 GMT
7* Played very well but the wrong result and I thought it was a poor decision to bring Sidwell on
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Post by potts348 on Aug 9, 2015 19:11:15 GMT
Got it bang on the money first half
Got the second half wrong for me.
They were there for the taking and he didn't make the positive change we needed.
Thought the team played ok which I am happy with.... In isolation I thought he decision making in the second half sucked
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Post by jeycov on Aug 9, 2015 19:18:03 GMT
Adam was getting tired and i was expecting Ireland to replace him. He has the ability to pick a pass - would he have got back to defend - who knows. I'm glad Diouf stayed on. Pity re Pieters having to go off at half time as Crouch for the last 10 minutes would have been a good option
8/10 *
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 9, 2015 19:19:14 GMT
6
Ruined a good first half by bringing on sidwell. Should have pepped up the front like by swapping tired legs for fresh legs, maybe diouf for joselu
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Post by Block 22 on Aug 9, 2015 19:24:30 GMT
Was very happy with the Central Defense partnership. Cam and Muni were solid.
Would have played Chaz further forward and MVG next to Whelan rather than the other way round.
Would have brought Ireland on for Adam and moved MVG to a deeper role second half.
When Shaqiri signs I'd like to see Afellay used either in the hole (until Bojan is fit / off the bench) or in the middle.
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Post by Naughtyfarty on Aug 9, 2015 19:25:25 GMT
7
should not have lost, we lose to a good goal late on
Thought he should have taken Charlie Adam off after about sixty minutes, he was woeful would have brought on Stephen Ireland and Crouch ...then again, we're all managers aren't we?
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Aug 9, 2015 19:27:19 GMT
6+* for me , not sure why he left subs so long Adam and Affelay were struggling after an hour, then i think he got them wrong but a decent start and we look to have the potential to keep making progress this season
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 20:42:36 GMT
6 Ruined a good first half by bringing on sidwell. Should have pepped up the front like by swapping tired legs for fresh legs, maybe diouf for joselu Totally agree bud. May aswell brought me on. Even id have brought coutinho down instead of letting him turn me like that
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Post by Stoke711 on Aug 9, 2015 20:45:47 GMT
7/10* for me, thought he should've put Joselu on and moved Diouf wide right rather than Odemwingie.
We were never in much trouble, thought we coped with Liverpool well.
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Post by jarhead on Aug 9, 2015 20:45:50 GMT
Rugby tackle style Clyde aswell :-)
Dog shit ain't he Gingewell
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2015 20:45:52 GMT
10*
Proved correct about the defence and only lost a game that we were never in trouble in with a worldy. Lost one substitute with Pieters injury (again) plus had to replace the Adam, who no matter what, is only good for 60 minutes. Needs help from the transfer team to bring in necessary quality.
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Post by roylandstoke on Aug 9, 2015 20:46:12 GMT
7.
Team selection was sound. Impressed with the defensive set up. Wrong sub for Adam.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 20:47:11 GMT
Rugby tackle style Clyde aswell :-) Dog shit ain't he Gingewell Finger up the arse works well mate Pennant was shown the door after his debacle cameo a few years ago. I'm praying sidwell goes Accrington Stanley tomorrow
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Post by jarhead on Aug 9, 2015 20:52:49 GMT
Mmmmmhhhhh but I hope your right though he's a fuckin liability
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 9, 2015 20:57:22 GMT
9 because he started Adam, better as sub.
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Post by jonnynico on Aug 9, 2015 21:12:18 GMT
*7 would be 9 but for bringing sidwell on, realy should be gone.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 9, 2015 21:22:49 GMT
Rugby tackle style Clyde aswell :-) Dog shit ain't he Gingewell Finger up the arse works well mate Pennant was shown the door after his debacle cameo a few years ago. I'm praying sidwell goes Accrington Stanley tomorrow My thoughts exactly.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Aug 9, 2015 21:33:28 GMT
6, subs were late to come on, Adam was finished way before he went off, Diouf wasn't working and should have been changed imo.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 9, 2015 21:36:27 GMT
8*
I agree with a post above - I'd have used Adam as a sub especially this early in the season - he never seems fully at the races in August. Losing Arnie was a blow as it meant Afellay could not be used in the centre in place of Adam.
The loss of Pieters at half time was a blow as it reduced the number of tactical subs to two.
I thought Adam and Afellay needed to be replaced at least 20 minutes earlier than they were - they both looked knackered - understandably in Afellay's case.
But a LOT of positives not least Cameron and Johnson's from and Afellay looks like he can still do the business when fully fit. With Bojan + Arnie + a fit Afellay and a NEW RIGHT WINGER and loan cb - this team has great potential
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