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Post by Stanley75 on Dec 9, 2023 17:38:47 GMT
Good win. Can't say we played well. Only saw second half though. quite a lot of our play today came from Hull mistakes which came from pressing their players. I’m very happy to win today but there’s next to nothing in MF. We are just a counter attacking team atm imo because we don’t have anyone in MF to dictate play. 1st half possession stats - 62% Hull, 38% QPR. Not sure what 2nd half was yet |
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Post by jfrabbit on Dec 9, 2023 17:41:19 GMT
Begovic MOTM for me simply for the importance of 3-4 of those saves.
Everyone to a man put a shift in.
Dozzell I thought the only player who didn’t have a good game but in fairness he dug in all the way.
Great to see us have a plan, some tactics and actually execute them.
Also, our defence is looking much better. JCS & Cook a great combo.
Good to see Westy & Al Wycombe today too 😄👍🏼
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Post by hal9thou on Dec 9, 2023 17:43:31 GMT
Won three in a row, lost one in six, still bottom three. That's how bad we were. Same squad..... Admit it. You're coming round.... There's still a very long way to go, the squad is still paper thin imo, but that's what makes the turn around pretty exciting. Had a text after game from an old WHU pal, reckoned that hanging onto him is gonna be the problem. |
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 17:51:43 GMT
Feel bit for Armstrong and this is where stats can be bollocks as he made that goal closing keeper but he gets nothing for it instead willock gets assist for pass which is harsh.
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Post by Timmy Doc on Dec 9, 2023 17:52:56 GMT
Good win. Can't say we played well. Only saw second half though. We had a bit more possession in first half, quite a lot of our play today came from Hull mistakes which came from pressing their players. I’m very happy to win today but there’s next to nothing in MF. We are just a counter attacking team atm imo because we don’t have anyone in MF to dictate play. Agree about the midfield. Field probably the only player who has gone backwards under Marti. Never appreciated Dozzell and he's another player who hasn't developed. |
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 17:53:51 GMT
We should have been clear in first half as there were two pull backs with players walking on to ball like the second which we messed up. Could easily have been three nil at half time.
Asmir really turned up today pulled off some terrific saves.
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Dec 9, 2023 17:54:23 GMT
Top top result, well done Rangers
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Post by The General on Dec 9, 2023 17:55:07 GMT
Plymouth and Millwall next both winnable.
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Post by Stanley75 on Dec 9, 2023 17:55:34 GMT
Feel bit for Armstrong and this is where stats can be bollocks as he made that goal closing keeper but he gets nothing for it instead willock gets assist for pass which is harsh. Marti and everyone watching will know it though 😊 |
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Post by The General on Dec 9, 2023 17:55:59 GMT
Tarbs are you still alive ?
Rocking the Dubai night life no doubt
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Post by jfrabbit on Dec 9, 2023 18:00:24 GMT
Plymouth and Millwall next both winnable. Plymouth and Sheff Weds but yea I agree. Millwall A Boxing Day. |
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 18:14:01 GMT
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 18:22:36 GMT
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Post by alanwycombe on Dec 9, 2023 18:26:57 GMT
Tarbs are you still alive ? Rocking the Dubai night life no doubt 👍 Funny, we were talking about him today. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Dec 9, 2023 18:43:01 GMT
Plymouth and Millwall next both winnable. Plymouth and Sheff Weds but yea I agree. Millwall A Boxing Day. Wasnt bothered about Millwall, arranged something else now gutted I can’t go. All Marti’s fault. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Dec 9, 2023 18:47:55 GMT
we are reeling in Brum, Plymouth, Millwall, Stoke and Huddersfield now - all of them must be looking very nervously over their shoulders
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 18:52:25 GMT
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 19:14:21 GMT
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Post by Stanley75 on Dec 9, 2023 19:15:29 GMT
"Pressing high on 93 minutes" - and at 2-0 up - that's music to my ears. Not done that for as far back as I can remember but is the approach I've always wished for. |
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Post by Bill on Dec 9, 2023 20:06:19 GMT
I thought that just does not do enough. |
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Post by Bill on Dec 9, 2023 20:11:52 GMT
Chair was immense today
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Post by 2Loftus on Dec 9, 2023 20:13:50 GMT
Bloody hell, how refreshing to hear Cifuentes speak after months of cliche ridden emptied the tank crap from Gaz.
It’s clear he knows the game, his tactics, his plan, the players’ strengths, their state of mind. He’s a PROPER manager.
Only fly in the ointment, unless he gets us promoted this year or next, some Prem team will come and lure him away.
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Post by Corbray on Dec 9, 2023 20:16:47 GMT
thought we were superb today. only dozzell and field had below par games but even they chipped in and worked hard, dozzell gets a bit of a letting off too for that ridiculous stepover.
JCS is a fucking rock at the back. he's one of the best CBs in the league and if he can keep fit then we'll have a proper assett on our hands.
not just him either, cook fits in well and his experience is something that has been sorely missing in the backline. i mean, what partnership would you prefer, begovic with JCS+cook or dieng with dunne+dickie? its the former for me all day long.
i even think dykes had a good game too! yes he didn't get on the ball much or get many real chances but he did EXACTLY what we've needed him to do for years. he made a nuisance of himself, he created space, closed down, held up the ball and most importantly he lead the line superbly today. without him up top i doubt willock and chair would have had the ability to play with so much freedom.
special mention for the teams reaction to sincs after chair's goal too. i guess his head has dropped a bit but they were all round him bigging him up and patting him on the back. it was nice to see, the team is playing with confidence, they're happy and are trying to drag guys like sinclair onto their level.
its amazing to see the turnaround, it really is and we actually look like we finally have a decent gameplan and competition for places. no longer is it a case of x player playing because he's simply not as bad as y player, everyone has stepped it up and i'd have full faith with any lineup.
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 20:44:34 GMT
Think we need give Willock credit for the first chase for the second goal which was followed by muscles press. Good teamwork that as unless they both work hard there there is not a goal.
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Post by West Acton on Dec 9, 2023 20:45:36 GMT
I’m not convinced by this dykes in middle ploy both Ainsworth and Marti have deployed. He plays upfront or not at all imo
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Post by hal9thou on Dec 9, 2023 20:59:46 GMT
I’m not convinced by this dykes in middle ploy both Ainsworth and Marti have deployed. He plays upfront or not at all imo think the main idea there is that in theory it messes up their back line, 9 arrives late etc (ref Kane at THFC) But you need a football brain to play that role.... |
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Post by alanwycombe on Dec 9, 2023 21:00:30 GMT
I’m not convinced by this dykes in middle ploy both Ainsworth and Marti have deployed. He plays upfront or not at all imo Nowhere near a good enough footballer to play deeper. Doesn’t read the game for a start. |
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Post by hubble on Dec 9, 2023 21:27:10 GMT
What a goal from Willock! Pressing, pushing, fighting, passing, SCORING, great saves, clean sheets.... what is this wizardry? Same squad as you had Ainsworth. Night and day mate. Night and day.
Life is beautiful and I love Marti Cifuentes.
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Post by acricketer on Dec 9, 2023 21:33:12 GMT
It was noticeable how we kept our shape, something we haven't been able to achieve for a while now.
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Post by Stanley75 on Dec 9, 2023 21:35:49 GMT
I can't help being curious to know who the two voters are for us losing 😋
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