v Oxford United (H) Match Thread

[Walkley Ram]

Just now, jagerbob said:

Thank goodness we got warne to distruct the team from last season.

Team last season wasn't good enough. But I do agree he's made it worse.

[kevinhectoring]

4 minutes ago, Chris_Martin said:

he saved us a penalty and possible red card first half aswell

cashin should have been sent off - albeit late in the game 

[simmoram1995]

This was dogs*** we need to change the system 

[Nuwtfly]

7 minutes ago, oodledoodle said:

Big interview for Warne coming up. Can't wait to hear him explain this one.

It will be someone else's fault

[SSD]

At least Eric Steele is a voice of reason

[REDCAR]

Things are looking up, I lasted 75 mins tonight…. against Blackpool I was gone before HT… yeah I know the club doesn’t need “fans” like me but I’d rather be sat at home with my Y fronts on, half a pint of Skol watching Porky’s II.

[Caerphilly Ram]

1 minute ago, Jimbo Ram said:

But his whole philosophy is 3 at the back, his signings are all about 3 at the back…just can’t see him changing. I wish I could find some positives but struggling after tonight 🤔

That’s my point, if Warne is the manager he and Clowes believe he is then he can recognise we’re poor and change his approach. Go either 4-3-3 with Washington/Waggy/NML as the front 3, or if he insists on 3 at the back go 3-5–2 with Washington and Waggy up top, Forsyth Nelson and Cashin as the back 3. 
He’s paid to make those calls, he’s got to earn it now. 

[Guest]

Just now, Andicis said:

Not really a good excuse for being unable to play passes into feet though is it? 

You'd think not but no-one seems to know where they're meant to be, including NML and the players he's trying to pass to. He's had flashes of good play over the last 2 games but he still looks like a fish out of water half of the time.

[Walkley Ram]

Just now, REDCAR said:

Things are looking up, I lasted 75 mins tonight…. against Blackpool I was gone before HT… yeah I know the club doesn’t need “fans” like me but I’d rather be sat at home with my Y fronts on, half a pint of Skol watching Porky’s II.

Speaking of porkys, Warne will be on the radio soon.

[Mr. P]

15 corners ffs. 

[RoyMac5]

20 minutes ago, alexxxxx said:

Should be 2-2, Shaun and Owen being too kind

They should have had two penalties though.

[Gritstone Ram]

Oxford played very well. Passed the ball about created chances. At least one team played some football. I don’t claim to know the answer but I do know we were rubbish tonight.

[Andicis]

Just now, jameso said:

You'd think not but no-one seems to know where they're meant to be, including NML and the players he's trying to pass to. He's had flashes of good play over the last 2 games but he still looks like a fish out of water half of the time.

There were several moments today that we were through on goal if he had looked up and put the ball across. Both times he had his head down and just aimlessly put it in. It's poor. 

[Mckram]

1 minute ago, Andicis said:

Not really a good excuse for being unable to play passes into feet though is it? 

He’s out of form I agree. But he isn’t going to get any form playing upfront. Stick him on the wing and let him run at their full backs and he’s a different player.

 

[Chris_Martin]

6 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said:

he'd still say the answer is 5

[JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta]

Just now, oodledoodle said:

Speaking of porkys, Warne will be on the radio soon.

Hopefully he does a Kevin Keegan as England manager and resigns because the job is too big for him.

[Anag Ram]

What has he created?

 

[londonbridgeram]

We need a talisman (and a striker of course). We need the new messiah aka Igor Stimac. I thought it might be Hourihane but the task seems a bit beyond him. These mostly average players can perform but we need a leader (or 2) out there. PS what is James Collins job description I wonder.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Andicis said:

There were several moments today that we were through on goal if he had looked up and put the ball across. Both times he had his head down and just aimlessly put it in. It's poor. 

Agreed. To be fair though, his crossing has never been a major strength!

[Anag Ram]

On 13/08/2023 at 13:23, Anag Ram said:

Come on you lot.

If I can get there from Bristol on a Tuesday night, you can get there!

What was I thinking?

It’s my wedding anniversary tomorrow as well.