Alph Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I don't think we'll string a run like that together again because the fixture list was quite kind. When the fixtures came out I remember being worried about picking up momentum because the home games were tough and we're typically poor away. I knew December would be a great chance to make up some ground. No, I don't think we'll have a run like that again. But we have decent players. We try to play fast football on the floor. I can be patient with that because its a development where you earn your rewards (no luck like when you hoof it into the box 100 times over) and you get caught out sometimes. The pace has gone a little bit as we've roughly kept the same few lads playing almost every minute of every game. The concentration levels have slipped. The honeymoon period is over I suppose. But we're still on the up. Maybe folks got too excited. We didnt become Barcelona overnight. All the good things said about Bryson, Martin, Buxton, Wisdom.. These didnt become bad players overnight either. Just need to get the focus back and somehow the pace up again. We're good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 We are one of the best sides in the division, we've proved that. Tonight was horrific though, worst we've played in 4 years. We made Leicester look 20 times the side Chelsea are, that's not acceptable. I don't really want Premier League football in all honesty, but I hate losing. It's nights like tonight that are the worst. The 170 odd quid I made off Leicester winning doesn't even come close to making up for it, just because we played THAT badly. Next home game to Brighton, that's a perfect match to get back on track. Another poor performance in that and I would be disgusted by the side, but like tonight... it was a high pressure must win game, so what did we do? turned in a performance that rivals the Crawly and Ssausagehorpe game... a performance that I will still talk about in 4/5/6 years time. Last season when we lost 4-1, for the majority of the game we was the better side and they had a strong start and end. This season, it was worse than the Premier League days. Individual mistakes 14 year olds wouldn't make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 so what is the reason/excuse then? As I said, they didn't beat the Derby team at it's best. The Derby team didn't even have a shot saved. So therefore the Derby team were below par. What is the reason for this? You tell me! Don't rubbish a theory unless you have a better one! Beaten by a better side quite simply. Yes we were below our best, but we havent been at our best for the past few weeks. Why not? I dont know. We were far from convincing against lesser sides like Charlton, Huddersfield and Barnsley. Dont want to knock the run we went on, but we played a lot of out of form and bottom half sides. I think tonight has proven we're along way off an automatic promotion side. We're probably at a similar level to a few other clubs challenging for the play offs. Lets not get ahead of ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Del Sussex Ram Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It wasn't just a bad dream after all ! Beaten by a stronger, quicker and more street-wise team and not helped by a very poor Derby performance. As Pearson said, he has been building this squad for over two years and the hurt from last year has spurred them on. Steve Mac has been here around 3 months and will know where our deficiencies lie. Do we have the financial clout and desire to spend on reinforcements ? We can only hope he gets some help but our squad of young players is very much a work in progress and should be allowed time to develop. The term 'reality check' has never been more apt for both players and supporters. A huge response is needed next week against Brighton - if not my train journey back will be a bloody nightmare ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Not overly bothered at this point. Wigan was disappointing but we were always likely to lose to Chelsea and Leicester. Leicester was by far the toughest game we had left, it's out of the way now. No one else to be afraid of in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 This is an incredibly steep learning curve for our youngsters. You learn most from making mistakes, most of which occurred in the first 20 of the second. The lads managed well in the last 25 minutes against what Sky rightly called a"ruthless, relentless onslaught". Full marks to Leicester for not letting up, and full marks to Derby for not conceding more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 This is an incredibly steep learning curve for our youngsters. You learn most from making mistakes, most of which occurred in the first 20 of the second. The lads managed well in the last 25 minutes against what Sky rightly called a"ruthless, relentless onslaught". Full marks to Leicester for not letting up, and full marks to Derby for not conceding more! correct 4-1 wasn't that bad at least the boys tried and kept going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCAR Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I find a good exercise is to take a long look down the league and look at how many points we are ahead of certain teams... granted we have played a game more, but the likes of Watford, Bolton... we are miles ahead on points... a reality check on all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 This is now about attitude, character, mental strength, call it what you will. They have to come back strong against Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Still half a season left yet so still all to play for. Can't change the past so why bother dwelling on it? Learn from it and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky1884 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Think people should calm down s bit we played three good teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I feel like my weekend is over such a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I think it was the manner of the defeat. Everything seemed to fall apart and we offered virtually nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hull just lost at home to Chelski 2-0 not too many changes from the team that beat us either. Our result against them was not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 At least it was a hell of a honeymoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 At least it was a hell of a honeymoon. Yes. One minute you're banging 'em in from all angles, the next you can't get balls anywhere near the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've really missed threads like this, the forum was almost getting boring, what with everyone loosely agreeing. At least if we do lose 4-1 now and again, the resulting blind panic on the forum can entertain a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I for one could do without 4-1 defeats a whole season if I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 No it isn't over lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewetube Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've really missed threads like this, the forum was almost getting boring, what with everyone loosely agreeing. I agree with your point (loosely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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