kevinhectoring

We might have won 0-4 but for the sending off. Horrible pitch. So not that bad. But personnel changes needed in Jan - some of these players are not at their best trying to play the way he wants. Especially in midfield 

We might have won 0-4 but for the sending off. Horrible pitch. So not that bad. But personnel changes needed in Jan - some of these players are not at their best trying to play the way he wants. Especially in midfield 

The question was 'why weren't we allowed to play on, why was it called back for the foul'. Answer because Dobbin was offside.

What a poor second half.
We we’re cruising until Cashin grabbed that lads shirt.
I think that 2nd half will be the precursor for a few departures in Jan, or the summer. We might see some surprising players depart especially from the midfield, which is pretty dysfunctional.
We’ve added another game and another suspension that we really didn’t need. 
The sudden lack of discipline is a big concern and has to be addressed.
One to the next cup game, we really need to save our squad for the league!

Isn’t this why it was a red - Cashin not playing the ball
In 2016 the Laws of the Game were amended so that a professional foul resulting in a penalty kick would only result in a yellow card, providing that the player was making a genuine attempt for the ball.
 
Not out the question that Sibley could have had one as well 

I didn’t think Rosenior should have got the job. I still think Warne is crap.

We were in control until the sending off that was totally unnecessary. In the end they were good for their replay.

I wish they had mentioned how long we've been in embargos for in recent years. 
Currently, we've been under an embargo for 32 straight months, with 6 months in the previous 2 years on top of that. The last time we started a summer not under an embargo was way back in 2017.

So after going straight to bed ready for 3 am start to Wednesday, then a 15 hour day at work (who'd be an HGV driver, eh?) I finally arrived at the keyboard at 9.00 pm!
What a match last night! Loads to enjoy, and loads to moan about - if you must! We all knew that we had to continue with the revelation of Saturday's performance, but I had my doubts, with the spectre of 3 at the back looming, and depleted energy levels after Saturday, but after a slight wobble early on, we carried on as before. It was a different gameplay, but the energy, the pressing and the desire to move the ball quickly were still there. And in reality, I was very happy with the performance, apart from the final pass, move or shot. I think the penalty misses left their mark, and made us want to rush and snatch at our shots, and to force our chances. But very quickly we have gone from being unable to string more than a couple of passes together to dictating and even dominating the play at times in two matches now. The training is evidently beginning to take root in the players, and we are beginning to see the player's natural abilities.
It is likely that McGoldrick was suffering from his exertions at the weekend, and never really got into his stride, lovely as it is! Dobbin had probably his best match yet, but actually produced very little, so some work on end product is needed - maybe his concentration is all on his running and dribbling, so he needs to  learn how to spot the next move, once he has got into those dangerous positions.
And with a complete break from tradition, I though the ref was pretty good last night. I know he missed the NLM penalty, and didn't book anyone for handball for the 2nd penalty (he actually ha no idea who'd done it!), and failed woefully to control the time wasting. But overall he got most things right, and wasn't playing the part of the showman. Sadly, that's it for the season. Back to the usual dross in the middle from now on!
So we've gone from a squad of 5 players, to the fear of hoofball, to embarrassingly poor football to what we have seen for the last two matches, which is quite some progress. So despite not getting the win our play deserved ( and didn't deserve after missing the spot kicks), I am happy with where we are, because we now are getting an idea of where we might be going.
Right: Who's up for the cup?

I was surprised how much Shaun Barker on RamsTV was bigging up Sibley and Bird. Sibley played well in parts and Bird had his moments too but overall the two of them were far from exceptional. But listening to Barker you’d think they were off the charts. What’s going on? Does Warne have influence on the pundits ? does Barker think Sibley and Bird have been getting a raw deal on Twitter (and on here)?
And I like Dobbin and think he’s making progress but Hobgoblin motm? Some great dribbling, good use of pace, and high energy, but not great decision making and so not much came of it. 

I’ve always though SB talks good sense, albeit from a rams perspective, but just now he seems to be descending into the dark arts of spinning the fans 
(don’t like his new wardrobe much either) 

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Hourihane replace Bird, the latter having picked up a niggle in training.  

I had a Hobgoblin once but burnt my arse.

I was surprised how much Shaun Barker on RamsTV was bigging up Sibley and Bird. Sibley played well in parts and Bird had his moments too but overall the two of them were far from exceptional. But listening to Barker you’d think they were off the charts. What’s going on? Does Warne have influence on the pundits ? does Barker think Sibley and Bird have been getting a raw deal on Twitter (and on here)?
And I like Dobbin and think he’s making progress but Hobgoblin motm? Some great dribbling, good use of pace, and high energy, but not great decision making and so not much came of it. 

I’ve always though SB talks good sense, albeit from a rams perspective, but just now he seems to be descending into the dark arts of spinning the fans 
(don’t like his new wardrobe much either) 

In reality DC bought the stadium for the price of the  debt to MSD that MM paid off as it was on a personal guarantee . So not the value of the stadium ?

I like dobbin as I said in my post so please don’t get the wrong idea. I thought the drive for the pen was special. He hit the turbo charge just when he needed to. But tbh if he’d made it past the defender his angle was not the best to capitalise. 
the assist for the goal I can hardly remember but I think it was a very modest display of skill. Credit to Sibley for finding that space, it was a simple pass. Messy deflected shot though compared to theirs, it could be their goal of the season 
 
Dobbin made the bye line several times and failed to make a simple cut back to a man in dangerous space. He’s still learning. 
 
I do realise it’s nice for him to be motm. I’m just saying there were probably 4 other more worthy winners 

I was surprised how much Shaun Barker on RamsTV was bigging up Sibley and Bird. Sibley played well in parts and Bird had his moments too but overall the two of them were far from exceptional. But listening to Barker you’d think they were off the charts. What’s going on? Does Warne have influence on the pundits ? does Barker think Sibley and Bird have been getting a raw deal on Twitter (and on here)?
And I like Dobbin and think he’s making progress but Hobgoblin motm? Some great dribbling, good use of pace, and high energy, but not great decision making and so not much came of it. 

I’ve always though SB talks good sense, albeit from a rams perspective, but just now he seems to be descending into the dark arts of spinning the fans 
(don’t like his new wardrobe much either) 

I like dobbin as I said in my post so please don’t get the wrong idea. I thought the drive for the pen was special. He hit the turbo charge just when he needed to. But tbh if he’d made it past the defender his angle was not the best to capitalise. 
the assist for the goal I can hardly remember but I think it was a very modest display of skill. Credit to Sibley for finding that space, it was a simple pass. Messy deflected shot though compared to theirs, it could be their goal of the season 
 
Dobbin made the bye line several times and failed to make a simple cut back to a man in dangerous space. He’s still learning. 
 
I do realise it’s nice for him to be motm. I’m just saying there were probably 4 other more worthy winners 

Wildsmith 6.5
Smith 6
Cashin 6.5
Forsyth 6.0
Roberts 7.0
Mendez-Laing 7.0 
Thompson 5.5 (that shot was frankly embarrassing)
Sibley 7
Bird  6
Dobbin 6.5
McGoldrick 5
Osula 5.5 (had his big chance and fluffed it)
Collins 5.5
Some very high scores given so far for a draw against the second worst team in the league prior to yesterday.
Forwards marked down for failing to do what they’re paid for.

I like dobbin as I said in my post so please don’t get the wrong idea. I thought the drive for the pen was special. He hit the turbo charge just when he needed to. But tbh if he’d made it past the defender his angle was not the best to capitalise. 
the assist for the goal I can hardly remember but I think it was a very modest display of skill. Credit to Sibley for finding that space, it was a simple pass. Messy deflected shot though compared to theirs, it could be their goal of the season 
 
Dobbin made the bye line several times and failed to make a simple cut back to a man in dangerous space. He’s still learning. 
 
I do realise it’s nice for him to be motm. I’m just saying there were probably 4 other more worthy winners 

Bloody hell, what's happened to Liam Thompson since the new contract? Thought he'd flourish at this level.

I'm afraid my abiding memory of Rooney was him wobbling about absolutely exhausted after 30 mins against Blackburn having just gifted then two goals as he was to tired to clear a ball.  Then shouting at everyone else.  His fitness level after the summer of 2020 was a disgrace. 

F*** me. Ernie Wise would have buried that one.

Playing one of the weakest sides in the league, our defence looks shaky, our control in midfield has been intermittent oh err another pen