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Post by Han Solo on Dec 7, 2013 23:12:07 GMT
Appalling challenge by Flanagan. Must be a 3 game retrospective for that. Can't see it as the ref saw it. If Carroll doesn't return soon I think they could be in big trouble.
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Post by Gods on Dec 7, 2013 23:13:31 GMT
That was some goal by that Danny Osvaldo bloke If that is what you get for £15m maybe we should splash the dosh in January!
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Post by Han Solo on Dec 7, 2013 23:14:36 GMT
He's got form for those sort of tackles but because he plays for the media favourites hell never get hung out to dry like Ryan.
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Post by kingstokie on Dec 7, 2013 23:17:23 GMT
He's got form for those sort of tackles but because he plays for the media favourites hell never get hung out to dry like Ryan. Spot on, unfortunately
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Post by scfcno1fan on Dec 7, 2013 23:59:39 GMT
Ireland's goal against Swansea is up for the November goal of the month tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 9:20:37 GMT
Fuck me, we looked good. Crouch, Ireland and Nzonzi were just imperious.
Peter Crouch, in particular has discovered a full on determination which I never thought he had. Ireland still has it and Nzonzi is enjoying his football. Great signs. We are not out of the woods yet but that was bloody great.
That performance is what this change is all about. Not only did we win, we looked bloody great too. I'll die happy now.
It sounded like the Brit was back too.
We are fucking back. Big Time. Well done our Club.
As for Shawcross and Huth, i'm not so sure any more. Wilson and Muniesa? Don't get me wrong, Ryan is still my no1 but he got turned inside out today.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 8, 2013 10:33:16 GMT
Fuck me, we looked good. Crouch, Ireland and Nzonzi were just imperious. Peter Crouch, in particular has discovered a full on determination which I never thought he had. Ireland still has it and Nzonzi is enjoying his football. Great signs. We are not out of the woods yet but that was bloody great.That performance is what this change is all about. Not only did we win, we looked bloody great too. I'll die happy now. It sounded like the Brit was back too. We are fucking back. Big Time. Well done our Club. As for Shawcross and Huth, i'm not so sure any more. Wilson and Muniesa? Don't get me wrong, Ryan is still my no1 but he got turned inside out today. I hope you are not suggesting that Muniesa is currently worth an extended run at centre back. He simply hasn't got the physical presence to play in the Premier League at CB. To me, at his current state of development, he looks as if he would be better in centre mid - or even on the left wing.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 10:54:10 GMT
Fuck me, we looked good. Crouch, Ireland and Nzonzi were just imperious. Peter Crouch, in particular has discovered a full on determination which I never thought he had. Ireland still has it and Nzonzi is enjoying his football. Great signs. We are not out of the woods yet but that was bloody great.That performance is what this change is all about. Not only did we win, we looked bloody great too. I'll die happy now. It sounded like the Brit was back too. We are fucking back. Big Time. Well done our Club. As for Shawcross and Huth, i'm not so sure any more. Wilson and Muniesa? Don't get me wrong, Ryan is still my no1 but he got turned inside out today. I hope you are not suggesting that Muniesa is currently worth an extended run at centre back. He simply hasn't got the physical presence to play in the Premier League at CB. To me, at his current state of development, he looks as if he would be better in centre mid - or even on the left wing. Don't sound so shocked! I'm not so sure, I honestly didn't see enough. But the root of our play comes from our CB's and we just put three past Chelsea. I'd rather see us play a bit. Are you saying it would have been 3-0 with Huthy in there? Muniesa is a state of the art CB.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 10:59:41 GMT
Fuck me, we looked good. Crouch, Ireland and Nzonzi were just imperious. Peter Crouch, in particular has discovered a full on determination which I never thought he had. Ireland still has it and Nzonzi is enjoying his football. Great signs. We are not out of the woods yet but that was bloody great.That performance is what this change is all about. Not only did we win, we looked bloody great too. I'll die happy now. It sounded like the Brit was back too. We are fucking back. Big Time. Well done our Club. As for Shawcross and Huth, i'm not so sure any more. Wilson and Muniesa? Don't get me wrong, Ryan is still my no1 but he got turned inside out today. Shawcross was imperious yesterday **************. Got turned a bit for Schurrles goal but after that he was awesome.
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Post by lancer on Dec 8, 2013 11:06:53 GMT
Have just watched MOTD recording. It must be the shortest ever analysis of the lead game on record.Where was all the build up, the 'expert' views on every touch of the ball movement up to the goals? Where were the charts and Shearer's freeze frame and subuteo showing of off the ball moves? They could wait to get it out of the way to move on to the other games. MOTD...Like my arse!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 11:11:03 GMT
Do what I do and don't watch it. Match choice on Sky and Goals on Sunday all the way.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 11:49:04 GMT
Fuck me, we looked good. Crouch, Ireland and Nzonzi were just imperious. Peter Crouch, in particular has discovered a full on determination which I never thought he had. Ireland still has it and Nzonzi is enjoying his football. Great signs. We are not out of the woods yet but that was bloody great.That performance is what this change is all about. Not only did we win, we looked bloody great too. I'll die happy now. It sounded like the Brit was back too. We are fucking back. Big Time. Well done our Club. As for Shawcross and Huth, i'm not so sure any more. Wilson and Muniesa? Don't get me wrong, Ryan is still my no1 but he got turned inside out today. Shawcross was imperious yesterday **************. Got turned a bit for Schurrles goal but after that he was awesome. I only saw the highlights, so I can't really comment with authority Sid. But I do trust your opinion. And yes, that Schurries lad is the 'nads. Definitely one to watch at the World Cup. My point is that perhaps, just perhaps Shawcross & Huth as an "at any cost" starting back line is no longer the law. If we are going to progress, that cemented partnership has to offer more than just a last line of defence. As a defensive unit we have to progress. Can I borrow someone's tin hat please? Preferably a thick one. Anyone else with me on this?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 11:51:13 GMT
Have just watched MOTD recording. It must be the shortest ever analysis of the lead game on record.Where was all the build up, the 'expert' views on every touch of the ball movement up to the goals? Where were the charts and Shearer's freeze frame and subuteo showing of off the ball moves? They could wait to get it out of the way to move on to the other games. MOTD...Like my arse! Yes but we were FIRST. Home game too.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Dec 8, 2013 13:52:11 GMT
Much better analysis on Goals on Sunday. Looked at how, on the Ireland goal their DM was too far forward, leaving a hole for Ireland to run into. Terry was pulled wide towards Walters (no mention of a foul on the halfway line) leaving Ireland with the space to run it to. Defoe (guest on the sofa) said a class finish and you don't save them when they go in off the inside of the post.
All over a better analysis rather than the bland Cech came and didn't gather rubbish which was there for all to see.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 15:55:27 GMT
Shawcross was imperious yesterday **************. Got turned a bit for Schurrles goal but after that he was awesome. I only saw the highlights, so I can't really comment with authority Sid. But I do trust your opinion. And yes, that Schurries lad is the 'nads. Definitely one to watch at the World Cup. My point is that perhaps, just perhaps Shawcross & Huth as an "at any cost" starting back line is no longer the law. If we are going to progress, that cemented partnership has to offer more than just a last line of defence. As a defensive unit we have to progress. Can I borrow someone's tin hat please? Preferably a thick one. Anyone else with me on this? Yes I am with you and said so at the start of the season,that Huth and Shawcross' partnership will be tested to the full this season without the protection of another 7 players. I don't think that either of them have been at the top of their games for whatever reason for the best of of this term so far and I wouldn't be surprised if we're in the hunt for a centre half come January. Although Wilson has filled in well for Huth and is better on the ball than both of our first choice centre backs,I'm not confident that he can keep up this form for the rest of the season
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Post by bayernoatcake on Dec 8, 2013 15:59:26 GMT
I only saw the highlights, so I can't really comment with authority Sid. But I do trust your opinion. And yes, that Schurries lad is the 'nads. Definitely one to watch at the World Cup. My point is that perhaps, just perhaps Shawcross & Huth as an "at any cost" starting back line is no longer the law. If we are going to progress, that cemented partnership has to offer more than just a last line of defence. As a defensive unit we have to progress. Can I borrow someone's tin hat please? Preferably a thick one. Anyone else with me on this? Yes I am with you and said so at the start of the season,that Huth and Shawcross' partnership will be tested to the full this season without the protection of another 7 players. I don't think that either of them have been at the top of their games for whatever reason for the best of of this term so far and I wouldn't be surprised if we're in the hunt for a centre half come January. Although Wilson has filled in well for Huth and is better on the ball than both of our first choice centre backs,I'm not confident that he can keep up this form for the rest of the season I don't think he's better on the ball than Shawcross at all. He's way more agricultural.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 16:06:45 GMT
Yes I am with you and said so at the start of the season,that Huth and Shawcross' partnership will be tested to the full this season without the protection of another 7 players. I don't think that either of them have been at the top of their games for whatever reason for the best of of this term so far and I wouldn't be surprised if we're in the hunt for a centre half come January. Although Wilson has filled in well for Huth and is better on the ball than both of our first choice centre backs,I'm not confident that he can keep up this form for the rest of the season I don't think he's better on the ball than Shawcross at all. He's way more agricultural. Much more composed with the ball at his feet is Wilson. The signs are there(yesterday especially)that Shawcross is growing into his new role and pretty much everyone of his balls up to Crouch were bang on the money yesterday but long balls/passes aside Wilson has the better feet out of the two,in my opinion of course.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 16:10:59 GMT
Yes I am with you and said so at the start of the season,that Huth and Shawcross' partnership will be tested to the full this season without the protection of another 7 players. I don't think that either of them have been at the top of their games for whatever reason for the best of of this term so far and I wouldn't be surprised if we're in the hunt for a centre half come January. Although Wilson has filled in well for Huth and is better on the ball than both of our first choice centre backs,I'm not confident that he can keep up this form for the rest of the season I don't think he's better on the ball than Shawcross at all. He's way more agricultural. Staying with the farming parlance for a mo...if Ryan's a tractor, does that make Wilson a combine harvester? And where does that put Rob Huth? Automated dairy?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Dec 8, 2013 16:11:17 GMT
I don't think he's better on the ball than Shawcross at all. He's way more agricultural. Much more composed with the ball at his feet is Wilson. The signs are there(yesterday especially)that Shawcross is growing into his new role and pretty much everyone of his balls up to Crouch were bang on the money yesterday but long balls/passes aside Wilson has the better feet out of the two,in my opinion of course. I aren't sure he is and his long balls are just dreadful and when it's on the deck I think they're both pretty even. But I think Shawcross has strolled into this attempting to play football lark though after a few early mishaps. Wilson was my MOM yesterday though, that's just to show I'm not being overly mean to him because he did play very well yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 16:17:40 GMT
One thing we can agree on then,as Wilson was superb yesterday and I've lost count on the number of times I said "well in" to both him and Shawcross. I couldn't pick a man of the match to be honest as there were about 6 candidates for me,and that's not even including the two goal scorers second half!
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