Comrade 86 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 52 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: I hope they score from the halfway line. ? FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, 86 Hair Islands said: FTFY Do you mean Wildsmith, I said it was his turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: They both got into threatening positions, and they both should have done better. The goals scored column for them both show that. Dobbin will undoubtedly score more goals in his career, and tbh the way Collins has looked recently I'd rather he was playing there. But that wasn't the point. It appears you’re not fully understanding my point in the same way I don’t understand or cannot see yours from the way it was articulated. Smith, Dobbin, Mendez-Laing, Cashin, Collins and McGoldrick should/could all have done better with the chances they had last night, some of which were provided by Hourihane’s crossing ability. Thankfully Dobbin took a chance really well and we won the game. That’s it right? No need to compare one player to another in a disparaging way, just stating that we could and would have won more comfortably if a number of them had taken the chances presented for/created by them. Thankfully Hourihane, Barkhuizen, NML, Collins, McGoldrick, Dobbin, Osula and others have been involved in goals during our games which have led to us being in a very solid position within the play off positions at the midway point of the season. Those players and others have also contributed to a collective team effort defensively. Looking forward to continued contributions from all players in a rams shirt for the rest of the season ? angieram, Wolfie20, ram59 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just now, Caerphilly Ram said: Smith, Dobbin, Mendez-Laing, Cashin, Collins and McGoldrick should/could all have done better with the chances they had last night, some of which were provided by Hourihane’s crossing ability. Thankfully Dobbin took a chance really well and we won the game. That’s it right? No need to compare one player to another in a disparaging way, just stating that we could and would have won more comfortably if a number of them had taken the chances presented for/created by them. What would you have said if Dobbin hadn't scored - say headed over like he has done previously. Or Smith missed more than one sitter? You'd just say 'well at least the fullback got into the box...' Your prerogative, mine is to say I'd prefer Smith to stay in defence and for someone else to get into the box as he hasn't scored for 5 years and is as prolific as Dobbin. PS I'm still a Rams fan in case you think otherwise. hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said: What would you have said if Dobbin hadn't scored - say headed over like he has done previously. Or Smith missed more than one sitter? You'd just say 'well at least the fullback got into the box...' Your prerogative, mine is to say I'd prefer Smith to stay in defence and for someone else to get into the box as he hasn't scored for 5 years and is as prolific as Dobbin. PS I'm still a Rams fan in case you think otherwise. I wouldn’t, I’d say exactly the same thing I just did. Collectively the team should and could be scoring more goals. That’s a fair comment in my view. We need more goals from the forwards consistently, we need the midfielders to chip in with more, and a couple more headed goals from the defenders at set pieces would be lovely like the Roberts one the other week. But I’m also happy to see the team be solid and not lose games meaning there’s a platform to build more wins on to. You say Smith is as prolific as Dobbin, he’s not, Dobbin has scored more in half a season than Smith has in 5 years, the comparison is untrue and unfair, that’s the point I’m making. Just say “ideally we’d have forwards in the box for those scoring opportunities rather than fullbacks”. I don’t get and don’t like the attacking of individuals that goes on when it’s a team. Dobbin and Hourihane in particular seem to be the targets of a vocal few on here and social media. If they were putting in zero effort, slating the club and their colleagues, repeatedly causing us to lose games then maybe I can see the need to call them out. But they’re not, they’re contributing to the team’s continued revival on and off the pitch so deserve recognition for that and what I would term constructive criticism I suppose. I know your a ram through and through Roy, not questioning that, just volunteering my view that as a fan base I’d like to see us be less negative towards individuals putting a shift in for the club. I live in hope of spreading a little more kindness around in general. Patrick Rams, RoyMac5 and angieram 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just now, Caerphilly Ram said: I know your a ram through and through Roy, not questioning that, just volunteering my view that as a fan base I’d like to see us be less negative towards individuals putting a shift in for the club. I live in hope of spreading a little more kindness around in general. Okay, fair does. I'd like that too, so I'd better do my bit. #COYR I'm glad that Smith chose to sign for the club and help us attempt to be promoted this season. He and all our squad are undoubtedly doing the best they can for our Club, trying to get the results we need. Here's hoping the New Year brings new goal-scorers for us, Warney better buy in some new mugs! ? norwichram and Caerphilly Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Datdo-Dishes Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Several posters keep hitting Dobbin with the same stick and I don’t get the point in doing so. I agree totally, Caerphilly Ram. We should take a carrot and stick approach with Dobbin. Caerphilly Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 We all have our views on how well or how poorly players have played and it's a free country, so we should be able to put forward these views. However, in this age where our views are put out there for all, including the players, to see, shouldn't we hold back a little of our criticism of individual players, in the interest of the well being of our club? To some players, it'll be water off a duck's back, others may be motivated to improve, but others will lose confidence and this can only be to the detriment of the team. Players know when they're playing poorly and if they don't, I'm sure the coaching staff will put them right, in the right way for that particular player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Smith playing much better outside the box. Great pass to Hourihane and some nice balls up the line to Dobbs, etc. ? Edited January 2, 2023 by RoyMac5 sage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Good game today Edited January 2, 2023 by TheresOnlyWanChope Premier ram, Ramarena, Rich3478 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, TheresOnlyWanChope said: Good game today Was going to say the same. Played well today did Hourihane. Comrade 86, Ramarena, Derby4Me and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Was going to say the same. Played well today did Hourihane. He did. Probably the most complete performance individually and as a team this season. Caerphilly Ram, Ramarena and The Scarlet Pimpernel 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Yes he did well, influenced the game more and scored a nice goal. I think Knight's inclusion was a big help for him and Bird, it gave them space to play in the gaps Knight created and Knight's closing down gave them more time on the ball. DiggerB, derbydaz22 and RoyMac5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Derby4Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 His goal today was sublime. Passed it into the net angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydaz22 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I’ve been his biggest critic in recent games but with a midfield 3 he played much better today I thought all 3 of them looked class today. angieram, Rammy03, Ramarena and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Rammy03 and EranioIsGod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltRam Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Better in a 3. Knight's energy releases him to be more influential...and simultaneously means we're less one paced at the top of the team. Edited January 2, 2023 by Needlesh plymouthram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 A lovely finish to a great move today. 6 goals and 4 assists so far for the season, looking forward to a few more as we continue to roll on ? inter politics and Reggie Greenwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 31 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said: A lovely finish to a great move today. 6 goals and 4 assists so far for the season, looking forward to a few more as we continue to roll on ? Yep, he's playing much better than a couple of months ago. His work rate is good and he has that touch of quality that you need sometimes. He's definitely benefiting from having Knight in the team, Knights work rate gives Hourihane and Bird more space and time to play in and we're reaping the benefits! Wsm-ram, Caerphilly Ram and norwichram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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