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Post by acricketer on Nov 23, 2024 17:12:41 GMT
Unlucky boys. Far better performance That results is a turning point bring on Cardiff He is pretty useless. That said, his misses are better than Celar's! |
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Post by Rangers77 on Nov 23, 2024 17:13:36 GMT
Yep. But a million times better than Celar. Agree but that’s like being the best looking bloke on the burns unit. Yep. But he plays. It's actually cruel to pick Celar. |
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Post by Shania on Nov 23, 2024 17:18:36 GMT
Agree but that’s like being the best looking bloke on the burns unit. Yep. But he plays. It's actually cruel to pick Celar. Or nonchalant. Like the points still doesn't really matter at this point of season. A wrong decision by Marti imo. |
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Post by Corbray on Nov 23, 2024 17:21:36 GMT
i'm happy with the performance tbh. wasn't able to make it to the game today so watched it online instead. we could easily have won that match but for a few crucial saves and blocks.
everyone looked decent aside from smyth and celar. lloyd offers nothing when it comes to scoring but brings pressing, determination and enthusiasm up top so certainly has the nod over celar such are our slim pickings at the moment.
as for celar ... there's nothing really left to be said is there? guys gotta be feeling like shit right now so i do feel for him. wish madsen took the penalty but i understand why they gave it to celar.
smyth though ... arguebly as bad as celar, 4 shots 2 of which were decent opportunities but he did nothing with any of them. lost the ball a lot too and didn't get a single good cross in. awful performance from him today.
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Post by alanwycombe on Nov 23, 2024 17:37:44 GMT
Another self-inflicted wound. We played well enough and did enough to win that game. Same individuals letting us down time after time. Was the support for Marti a message to Nourry and co?
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Post by Rangers77 on Nov 23, 2024 17:39:24 GMT
Another self-inflicted wound. We played well enough and did enough to win that game. Same individuals letting us down time after time. Was the support for Marti a message to Nourry and co? That's how I read it. And, if he's smart, how Marti will use it too. |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 17:45:13 GMT
Just walked in.
The game could have gone so many ways for us and for them.
Whilst the result is not ideal the draw is valuable as not many of us would have had us getting back in it once we went behind. Seasons can rise and fall on small moments and we saw few today the celar miss then Madsen gets taken off after taking corner and we then score from corner, had he been on we probably don’t score then their hosl at end gets chalked off.
I saw enough today to see a team fighting for the manager and themselves. As with previous games were our worst enemy as Dunne 100% responsible for their opener and celar misses pen.
Smyth is truly a woeful player and fact he’s a starter week in week out tells story of why we are where we are as he should be lucky to make the bench let alone the team. He’s shooting is appalling four shots today none on target.
People questioned Marti not starting Morgan but that cameo really showed he was right. He had a great first team games but well short since, ok to be on Bench but let’s not get overly excited he’s got so much still to learn.
Madsen if you play like that week in week out not many will complain so you’ve set the minimum standard.
Saito really growing on me!!! See Ashby getting some stick above but I thought he was rock solid today. Lloyd came on added some effort up top and put himself about.
Very decent performance which I think deserved all the points comfortably better side for 90mins but we lack composure attacking with final pass and shot.
If that team is fit against Cardiff with a few tweaks fancy us to win.
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Post by The General on Nov 23, 2024 17:47:07 GMT
Not sure if this message is a good thing
Will just take the pressure off them to
make a change if things don’t pick up shortly
Some of the players inc Colback must be back
soon jesus what did he do break his back
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Post by James1979 on Nov 23, 2024 17:49:52 GMT
Other than Celar, new lads did fine today. As west says above, Dunne at fault for goal and Celar misses a pen. We shouldn’t be losing at half time. How many times did we hit the woodwork? 3?
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 17:51:10 GMT
Shout out for Nardi cracking keeper.
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Post by alanwycombe on Nov 23, 2024 17:55:55 GMT
Just walked in. The game could have gone so many ways for us and for them. Whilst the result is not ideal the draw is valuable as not many of us would have had us getting back in it once we went behind. Seasons can rise and fall on small moments and we saw few today the celar miss then Madsen gets taken off after taking corner and we then score from corner, had he been on we probably don’t score then their hosl at end gets chalked off. I saw enough today to see a team fighting for the manager and themselves. As with previous games were our worst enemy as Dunne 100% responsible for their opener and celar misses pen. Smyth is truly a woeful player and fact he’s a starter week in week out tells story of why we are where we are as he should be lucky to make the bench let alone the team. He’s shooting is appalling four shots today none on target. People questioned Marti not starting Gibson but that cameo really showed he was right. He had a great first team games but well short since, ok to be on Bench but let’s not get overly excited he’s got so much still to learn. Madsen if you play like that week in week out not many will complain so you’ve set the minimum standard. Saito really growing on me!!! See Ashby getting some stick above but I thought he was rock solid today. Lloyd came on added some effort up top and put himself about. Very decent performance which I think deserved all the points comfortably better side for 90mins but we lack composure attacking with final pass and shot. If that team is fit against Cardiff with a few tweaks fancy us to win. saito won’t be fit for Tuesday ☹️ |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 17:58:10 GMT
Yes was struggling towards the end but on reflection looked like cramp more then injury
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Post by alanwycombe on Nov 23, 2024 17:59:26 GMT
Yes was struggling towards the end but on reflection looked like cramp more then injury Hope so - and it’s Morgan mate, not Gibson. Thought I was the old guy losing it😁? |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:02:32 GMT
Yes was struggling towards the end but on reflection looked like cramp more then injury Hope so - and it’s Morgan mate, not Gibson. Thought I was the old guy losing it😁? will change 😂 |
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Post by alanwycombe on Nov 23, 2024 18:04:55 GMT
You’ll never change…….
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Nov 23, 2024 18:07:18 GMT
Yes was struggling towards the end but on reflection looked like cramp more then injury Hope so - and it’s Morgan mate, not Gibson. Thought I was the old guy losing it😁? Was wondering who Gibson was, thinking “fuck am I that bloody senile we have a player I don’t even know about?” Westy: delighted you are seeing the light on Saito though! |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Nov 23, 2024 18:08:46 GMT
Just walked in. The game could have gone so many ways for us and for them. Whilst the result is not ideal the draw is valuable as not many of us would have had us getting back in it once we went behind. Seasons can rise and fall on small moments and we saw few today the celar miss then Madsen gets taken off after taking corner and we then score from corner, had he been on we probably don’t score then their hosl at end gets chalked off. I saw enough today to see a team fighting for the manager and themselves. As with previous games were our worst enemy as Dunne 100% responsible for their opener and celar misses pen. Smyth is truly a woeful player and fact he’s a starter week in week out tells story of why we are where we are as he should be lucky to make the bench let alone the team. He’s shooting is appalling four shots today none on target. People questioned Marti not starting Gibson but that cameo really showed he was right. He had a great first team games but well short since, ok to be on Bench but let’s not get overly excited he’s got so much still to learn. Madsen if you play like that week in week out not many will complain so you’ve set the minimum standard. Saito really growing on me!!! See Ashby getting some stick above but I thought he was rock solid today. Lloyd came on added some effort up top and put himself about. Very decent performance which I think deserved all the points comfortably better side for 90mins but we lack composure attacking with final pass and shot. If that team is fit against Cardiff with a few tweaks fancy us to win. saito won’t be fit for Tuesday ☹️ Hopefully fit for Wednesday then? |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:09:13 GMT
Hope so - and it’s Morgan mate, not Gibson. Thought I was the old guy losing it😁? Was wondering who Gibson was, thinking “fuck am I that bloody senile we have a player I don’t even know about?” Westy: delighted you are seeing the light on Saito though! still needs more end product but he’s positive and attacks players and unlike the cunt on the opposite wing he tries putting the ball in. |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:16:59 GMT
Smyth two shots both into the top tier 🙄 his other two one hit the cross bar and the other after trying to control it on four occasions he done a dribble of a shot I can piss hard then that shot he took. |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:28:54 GMT
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Post by Stanley75 on Nov 23, 2024 18:38:06 GMT
Just got in from my other distraction - picked up anew motorbike this afternoon  Sounds like an eventful game. Just think what a huge lift a late winner would have given us going forward. I still have faith that Marti is right for us - just hope he doesn’t lose the dressing room, because that would mean the end of his time at Loftus Road. We need recruits in January to 'do a Chris Martin’ for us.When was the last time we didn't have to rely on a January transfer window to save our season? |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Nov 23, 2024 18:39:32 GMT
This. As I think it was Hubble said in the match thread at the time - in that one decision you see the lack of disciple and decision making in this club from top to bottom |
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:46:30 GMT
Look at that third goal from spurs just now and compare that to Smyth effort from cut back. Hits it first time and goal, Smyth would still be trying to control it if there was not defenders shutting him down.
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 18:49:21 GMT
He sent keeper wrong way he could have rolled it in ☹️
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Nov 23, 2024 19:00:15 GMT
Look at that third goal from spurs just now and compare that to Smyth effort from cut back. Hits it first time and goal, Smyth would still be trying to control it if there was not defenders shutting him down. Just to play a bit of devils advocate on Smyth today (and before i’m slated have been saying for god knows how long that he has zero end product and shouldn’t be near the first team). BUT: he was about the only player taking it to Stoke. All the others were hitting five yard square passes, often giving the ball away in the process. Every time we had possession the ball was passed out wide because we don’t have a single central midfielder capable of threading a pass through the middle. Poor as Smyth is, take him out of that side and where (Saito aside) is the attacking intent? We actually got worse when he went off. Marti has no good options at the minute. |
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Post by systemsguy on Nov 23, 2024 19:02:48 GMT
Up Norf so missed the game but the weather is so bad this afternoon that I ended up watching
the game live on my cousin's bent fire stick (he's going to jail not me!)
We had a really decent start and if Paul Smyth had that little bit more footballing je ne sais quoi he would have got a brace of goals before they scored firing over twice when running on goal ... A frustrating player as he causes havoc with his pace ..
As ever a defensive error gave the advantage to Stoke... Paul Smyth again caused enough havoc to be bundled over in the area and give us a precious penalty to square the match at 1 - 1 which was handed to Celar (he has scored one in the cup game shoot outs)... His penalty miss reminded me of Rashford against Italy where he sent Buffon the wrong way but hit the other post and set about that tragic defeat ... I'm not sure the way back for him now as his confidence must be rock bottom but Lloyd doesn't look much better but I'm a level 7 Sunday league ref so what do I know about football ?... Got to pray Frey is getting near fitness
The second half we got the bit of luck you need when an OG went in but again Smyth went through but didn't hit the target at least for a third time....
Gavin Ward somehow saved us with a hand ball control decision in the 85th minute when it looked like Marti was about to get his P45 from the club as the fellah leathered it past Nardi... Alfie Lloyd had his chance to win the game but the goalie made himself big
Ashby was lucky as his trip was so cynical that I as dog shite ref would have been tempted to red card...
So another draw at home and death by a thousand cuts goes to Cardiff next...
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Post by West Acton on Nov 23, 2024 19:05:36 GMT
We watched a different player stanis was a bloody awful performance. If taking it to Stoke is getting every decision wrong I wish he had decided not to take it to them.
There is no defence for that performance today or any of his performances he’s simply not good enough. Whilst we have too choose him we’re going to stagnate.
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Post by spongeparr on Nov 23, 2024 19:16:18 GMT
Just walked in. The game could have gone so many ways for us and for them. Whilst the result is not ideal the draw is valuable as not many of us would have had us getting back in it once we went behind. Seasons can rise and fall on small moments and we saw few today the celar miss then Madsen gets taken off after taking corner and we then score from corner, had he been on we probably don’t score then their hosl at end gets chalked off. I saw enough today to see a team fighting for the manager and themselves. As with previous games were our worst enemy as Dunne 100% responsible for their opener and celar misses pen. Smyth is truly a woeful player and fact he’s a starter week in week out tells story of why we are where we are as he should be lucky to make the bench let alone the team. He’s shooting is appalling four shots today none on target. People questioned Marti not starting Morgan but that cameo really showed he was right. He had a great first team games but well short since, ok to be on Bench but let’s not get overly excited he’s got so much still to learn. Madsen if you play like that week in week out not many will complain so you’ve set the minimum standard. Saito really growing on me!!! See Ashby getting some stick above but I thought he was rock solid today. Lloyd came on added some effort up top and put himself about. Very decent performance which I think deserved all the points comfortably better side for 90mins but we lack composure attacking with final pass and shot. If that team is fit against Cardiff with a few tweaks fancy us to win. Saved me typing it as you read my mind. I was chatting to my bro on the way in and he likes Smyth. My wording was that he looks like he's a threat, but he isn't. He gets in behind twice in the first half and skies it. He drills it low with loads of defenders in the way. 2nd half does brilliantly, getting away from 3 or so defenders ... then hits it over the bar again. He's just not good enough for this league. |
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Post by James1979 on Nov 24, 2024 0:14:45 GMT
Just saw clip of their disallowed goal. He did use arm to control it, so handball but for some reason ref didn’t blow until ball hit net. Great skill from their no 10 though.
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Post by hubble on Nov 24, 2024 7:27:50 GMT
We watched a different player stanis was a bloody awful performance. If taking it to Stoke is getting every decision wrong I wish he had decided not to take it to them. There is no defence for that performance today or any of his performances he’s simply not good enough. Whilst we have too choose him we’re going to stagnate. He won a penalty. Madsen takes that instead of Celar and scores and we're straight back in the game. No one will deny his finishing is woeful, but he does make things happen, he does provide attacking momentum; it's far from brilliant, but in a team that's on its knees, it's something that, as Stains says, is lacking from the rest of the team bar Saito. He's also good at winning defensive free kicks, thereby breaking up an opposition attack and he did this a few times yesterday, which relieves pressure on the defence. It's not much, but it's something. |
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