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Post by Rangers77 on Feb 20, 2021 17:20:44 GMT
We are playing much smarter football since the start of January. Finding a way to win rather than being obsessed with playing silky football. I'd love to know what conversations happened behind the scenes that led to this change of approach. Keep this up though and we could possibly sneak a play off spot. Shift to three at the back. Suits Dickie much better. Plus Chaz and Stefan. No Bright. All good. Shame it didn't happen earlier. Especially no Bright. |
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Post by hal9thou on Feb 20, 2021 17:22:39 GMT
Credit do powers that be, Les and co, for sticking with Warbs. It was clearly squad that needed strengthening. I think MW needed to rethink. And credit to him, he'd done that. Someone deffo had a word. |
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Post by 1973ranger on Feb 20, 2021 17:23:51 GMT
Great result and well done to players and management for the run we are on. The recruitment of 2 very good senior pros in Austin and Johansen has transformed the team. And Field. Shall we hear it for Evil Les for once? If we are supposed to be giving credit where it's due....... Alan. I said after the Brentford game credit was due for the last window we have had which included all involved on and off the pitch. The 2 experienced guys have helped Cameron, Wallace and Barbet by having a big influence during the games. |
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Post by 1973ranger on Feb 20, 2021 17:25:16 GMT
Not having a rotten apple playing week in week out has also helped.
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 20, 2021 17:25:18 GMT
6 wins in 7! We're going up Where are we in the form table now West Acton Top now?  |
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Post by Tarbie on Feb 20, 2021 17:25:20 GMT
Credit do powers that be, Les and co, for sticking with Warbs. It was clearly squad that needed strengthening. I think MW needed to rethink. And credit to him, he'd done that. Someone deffo had a word. My thoughts too. I reckon he's been taken to 1 side and reminded that the most important thing is to win. |
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 17:26:47 GMT
We are playing much smarter football since the start of January. Finding a way to win rather than being obsessed with playing silky football. I'd love to know what conversations happened behind the scenes that led to this change of approach. Keep this up though and we could possibly sneak a play off spot. not sure it’s anything behind the scenes mate things just take time. Patience is needed sometimes. This season (not everyone will agree) is marked improvement in so many aspects then last We lacked squad depth first half of season but we’ve address that short term with the loans. We have decent first eleven but until the jan signings nothing really behind that. |
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 17:31:08 GMT
We’ve won the games we expected to lose so expect us to lose at Preston a game we would expect to win. You know it’s the rangers way
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Post by Shania on Feb 20, 2021 17:31:09 GMT
Do i need to google it perhaps?  I don't think you do... So I haven't seen a second of that. How were we? How was Dykes? Did we win despite everything? or did we boss it? I would say it was more than a bit of magic involved today. I would go as far as call it luck, but who cares? We won:) |
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Post by Tarbie on Feb 20, 2021 17:32:53 GMT
We are playing much smarter football since the start of January. Finding a way to win rather than being obsessed with playing silky football. I'd love to know what conversations happened behind the scenes that led to this change of approach. Keep this up though and we could possibly sneak a play off spot. Shift to three at the back. Suits Dickie much better. Plus Chaz and Stefan. No Bright. All good. Shame it didn't happen earlier. Especially no Bright. 3 at the back (despite the glaring absence of a genuine left sided wing back), definitely suits this squad better. Removal of a bad egg in the form of BOS may well have helped too. Adding someone as vocal and passionate as Austin has clearly been hugely positive. Without the crowd noise you can hear just how influential he is over the live feed. I do still think there is more to our change in fortunes. We are certainly playing a different, more direct brand of football. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 20, 2021 17:32:58 GMT
To avoid relegation? Do you still think that's a realistic possibility Bill? |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Feb 20, 2021 17:43:38 GMT
Strange game this. We played well but lost. Now we play ugly and win. Things are just levelling off. Now we are probably where we deserve to be.
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Post by hal9thou on Feb 20, 2021 17:44:54 GMT
To avoid relegation? Do you still think that's a realistic possibility Bill? If he stops he'll hex us  |
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Post by 1qprdk on Feb 20, 2021 17:47:34 GMT
To avoid relegation? Do you still think that's a realistic possibility Bill? If he stops he'll hex us Yes. Keep it going Bill. |
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Post by Tarbie on Feb 20, 2021 17:53:53 GMT
Strange game this. We played well but lost. Now we play ugly and win. Things are just levelling off. Now we are probably where we deserve to be. I think the fact we've learned how to win ugly and (for the most part) defend properly make this probably the most encouraging period of Warburton's time as Manager. We've always played great football under him in patches. This combined with better game management and the ability to win ugly is probably the right combination for this division. |
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 17:59:17 GMT
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Post by Bill on Feb 20, 2021 18:05:02 GMT
To avoid relegation? Do you still think that's a realistic possibility Bill? I've started so I'll finish |
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Post by Bill on Feb 20, 2021 18:06:49 GMT
If he stops he'll hex us Yes. Keep it going Bill. I will |
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Post by Bill on Feb 20, 2021 18:08:14 GMT
We are playing much smarter football since the start of January. Finding a way to win rather than being obsessed with playing silky football. I'd love to know what conversations happened behind the scenes that led to this change of approach. Keep this up though and we could possibly sneak a play off spot. not sure it’s anything behind the scenes mate things just take time. Patience is needed sometimes. This season (not everyone will agree) is marked improvement in so many aspects then last We lacked squad depth first half of season but we’ve address that short term with the loans. We have decent first eleven but until the jan signings nothing really behind that. Strongly disagree |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 18:09:53 GMT
If only we could get Willock and Albert in the starting line up I’m certain that Charlie Dykes and Bonne would be scoring regularly ....if they did then I really would start thinking about the play offs being realistic.
For me Bonne looked very unlucky not to score today.
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 18:11:08 GMT
not sure it’s anything behind the scenes mate things just take time. Patience is needed sometimes. This season (not everyone will agree) is marked improvement in so many aspects then last We lacked squad depth first half of season but we’ve address that short term with the loans. We have decent first eleven but until the jan signings nothing really behind that. Strongly disagree fair enough Bill. It’s just my opinion |
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Post by Tarbie on Feb 20, 2021 18:11:54 GMT
If only we could get Willock and Albert in the starting line up I’m certain that Charlie Dykes and Bonne would be scoring regularly ....if they did then I really would start thinking about the play offs being realistic. For me Bonne looked very unlucky not to score today. I'm not sure the inability to hit a barn door with banjo counts as poor luck mate! |
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 18:12:24 GMT
On the bright side we’re making massive savings in Bonnes goal bonus
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 18:14:55 GMT
If only we could get Willock and Albert in the starting line up I’m certain that Charlie Dykes and Bonne would be scoring regularly ....if they did then I really would start thinking about the play offs being realistic. For me Bonne looked very unlucky not to score today. I'm not sure the inability to hit a barn door with banjo counts as poor luck mate! Bit harsh mate..hit the post and one cleared off the line...very difficult for any striker to convert what our M/F is serving up right now. |
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Post by Tarbie on Feb 20, 2021 18:17:49 GMT
Come on mate, the one that came off the post was an open goal.
I'm not one of the boo brigade by any stretch, but I will call a spade a spade. For this level, Bonne's finishing and composure in front of goal are well below par!
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 18:22:25 GMT
Come on mate, the one that came off the post was an open goal. I'm not one of the boo brigade by any stretch, but I will call a spade a spade. For this level, Bonne's finishing and composure in front of goal are well below par! probably his third he’s missed when it’s easier to score too. The fact he’s there to miss does give me hope it could come good |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 18:26:14 GMT
Come on mate, the one that came off the post was an open goal. I'm not one of the boo brigade by any stretch, but I will call a spade a spade. For this level, Bonne's finishing and composure in front of goal are well below par! It was an instinctive strike because it came at him at speed..there was a defender on the line protecting South Africa rd side of goal so not an open goal imo but a very good chance all the same. Not calling you part of any boo brigade but at least him a run of full games before writing him off. When chances are few and far between it’s very easy for an inexperienced Striker to snatch at chances |
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 20, 2021 18:29:48 GMT
Come on mate, the one that came off the post was an open goal. I'm not one of the boo brigade by any stretch, but I will call a spade a spade. For this level, Bonne's finishing and composure in front of goal are well below par! probably his third he’s missed when it’s easier to score too. The fact he’s there to miss does give me hope it could come good Indeed. The difference between him and Dykes is at least Bonne is getting into goal scoring positions. He's had a lot less game time than Dykes too. |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Feb 20, 2021 18:32:59 GMT
We are playing much smarter football since the start of January. Finding a way to win rather than being obsessed with playing silky football. I'd love to know what conversations happened behind the scenes that led to this change of approach. Keep this up though and we could possibly sneak a play off spot. Patience is needed sometimes. Exactly. We were unlucky for a long spell. Played well but lost. I know Warbs lost a lot of fans but he never lost the dressing room. Deserved to get his chance after the transfer window. |
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2021 18:46:54 GMT
Patience is needed sometimes. Exactly. We were unlucky for a long spell. Played well but lost. I know Warbs lost a lot of fans but he never lost the dressing room. Deserved to get his chance after the transfer window. agree I thought it was odd when fans on social media jumped on lost dressing room point, personally never saw anything to suggest that. They looked like they were just really struggling |
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