Alph Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 For me, O'Connor for football. Buxton for in the boxes. Buxton for Forest game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodys woman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 For me, O'Connor for football. Buxton for in the boxes. Buxton for Forest game. Yesss!! Can't believe I'm getting nervous for the match on Sunday already. Loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC94 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I've always had the feeling that Buxtons really inconsistent, mainly because he's never really played regularly as a cb, if you'll pardon the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ambitious. Huddersfield scoring for fun at Bloomfield rd. Winning 3-1. Now then According to you O,Connor was poor at Huddersfield but we only conceded 1 goal. I suggest Huddersfield are a good strong physical side. I was just pointing out that O'Connor has been at fault for more goals than anyone, so to put him in the team over someone being at fault for 1 goal doesn't add up. O'Connor is a really good footballer, decent defender but nothing on Bucko for me and centre back definitely isn't O'Connors natural position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelTheRam Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 This wouldn't of happened of Shackell was here. What about last season v. Burnley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 What about last season v. Burnley ? Lol. Was only messing. We could have Vidic and Kompany. Burnley and Leicester would still collect points!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I don't accept your argument Ambitious you keep coming up with this fictitious argument about O,Conner. I watched all the goals again to make sure I wasn't day dreaming but yes, he was at fault for all of them, not on his own mind. Charltons first one... he was caught ball watching and was completely hung out to dry when the ball came into the box. Huddersfield goal... he allowed Hammill to run at him for 30/40 yards and then put a easy ball into the box. Bolton... wasn't a good game for the bloke, first goal he allowed his man to peal off from him and collect the rebound and put it in and that second one, wow... he got turned inside out all ends up, very very very poor on that occasion. Wolves.... was another howler from him, the **** up for when ebanks hit the crossbar from 6 yards was really, really REALLY bad as well, but for their goal he got caught out with the pass across and then decided to dive in when he should of tracked the ball. You can look and say if I am being too harsh or what, and I know he has done well in other aspects but for me he just isn't close to Buxton at Centre back, and Buxton wouldn't be close to o'connor at right back/left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You completely forget at Huddersfield just taking one example that Hughes and Roberts lost the ball attacking up the left in the first minute. Huddersfields player bombed away down their right attacking our defence. OConnor teied to cover and backing off at pace was exposed. The cross came in and Ward beat Keogh to the cross and scored a great goal. Yeah, but he allowed Hammill to run 30/40 yards. other players made mistakes as well, but he played his major part in all of them goals, since he had a chance to stop the danger but didn't then he should shoulder some blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I watched all the goals again to make sure I wasn't day dreaming but yes, he was at fault for all of them, not on his own mind. Charltons first one... he was caught ball watching and was completely hung out to dry when the ball came into the box. Huddersfield goal... he allowed Hammill to run at him for 30/40 yards and then put a easy ball into the box. Bolton... wasn't a good game for the bloke, first goal he allowed his man to peal off from him and collect the rebound and put it in and that second one, wow... he got turned inside out all ends up, very very very poor on that occasion. Wolves.... was another howler from him, the **** up for when ebanks hit the crossbar from 6 yards was really, really REALLY bad as well, but for their goal he got caught out with the pass across and then decided to dive in when he should of tracked the ball. You can look and say if I am being too harsh or what, and I know he has done well in other aspects but for me he just isn't close to Buxton at Centre back, and Buxton wouldn't be close to o'connor at right back/left back. tbf fair to o'connor wasnt the bolton away game his debut? maybe nerves got the better of him. and the charlton goal any player could have charged their player (green?) down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 tbf fair to o'connor wasnt the bolton away game his debut? maybe nerves got the better of him. and the charlton goal any player could have charged their player (green?) down. not that one, the one with the cross into the box kermogrants goal.... he was caught stranded in no mans land and paid the price player nipped in behind him and scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 not that one, the one with the cross into the box kermogrants goal.... he was caught stranded in no mans land and paid the price player nipped in behind him and scored. ah ok then i was gonna say dont take anything away from that goal twas a quality strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 im getting the feeling curtains that you think every goal we concede is anyone but o'connors fault. i dont think we have conceded a goal that was entirely down to him but he has also made mistakes as well as other player that has contributed to us conceding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 im getting the feeling curtains that you think every goal we concede is anyone but o'connors fault. i dont think we have conceded a goal that was entirely down to him but he has also made mistakes as well as other player that has contributed to us conceding. The Bolton second one was really embarrassing, horrible defending on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sometimes a player moves out of their supposed 'natural' position and surprises everyone - themselves included - in a new role. E.g. Dave langan or Christian dailly. Maybe o'connor is a better sweeper than he is a full-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Buck and keogh is just as good as o'connor and keogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I think O'Connor has a bit more intelligence and composure than Buxton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodys woman Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I prefer sir jake but thought o'connor did well today and should keep his shirt for tues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I prefer sir jake but thought o'connor did well today and should keep his shirt for tues For me, horses for courses Tuesday. If they have pace O-Connor, strength -Buxton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 O Connor doesn't win much in the air. Buxton for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'm not 100% convinced with O'Connor at centre back, his first half display still pinpointed the flaws in his game. A costly slip and some crazy positioning that on another day would be more costly. I have to say his second half performance was top notch though, not a foot wrong and restricted Blackpool to long range efforts. A very good squad player to have either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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