Toadbelly Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I really cannot believe the quality opf our football at the moment. We outclassed Pompey today without breaking a sweat. Breaking at speed, and with genuine class, when given the slightest opportunity. Solid at the back. Absolutely dominant in midfield. Every chance Pompey had they were a yard offside. Portsmouth had ZERO shots on target. The best bit is that Pompey have a great squad and came to Pride Park with 19 points from their last 7 games. We are unstoppable right now and if the wheels don't fall off (and let's face it, they look like they are glued AND bolted on), we are genuine title contenders. Well done Nigel. Well done lads. Well done fans too. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I really cannot believe the quality opf our football at the moment. We outclassed Pompey today without breaking a sweat. Breaking at speed, and with genuine class, when given the slightest opportunity. Solid at the back. Absolutely dominant in midfield. Every chance Pompey had they were a yard offside. Portsmouth had ZERO shots on target. The best bit is that Pompey have a great squad and came to Pride Park with 19 points from their last 7 games. We are unstoppable right now and if the wheels don't fall off (and let's face it, they look like they are glued AND bolted on), we are genuine title contenders. Well done Nigel. Well done lads. Well done fans too. Keep it up. Excellent performance, just need the board to make some funds available in the Jan window to strengthen. If the owners are prepared to speculate to accumulate we have a good chance of promotion. Well done lads:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearTree Ram Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Pompey had a great record coming into PP. But they were swept off the pitch today. NC is doing great. Brilliant. Let him get on with his job and this is what we get. We are playing so well now, that players will now think twice before they decide to reject coming here. What a team/squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadbelly Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Excellent performance, just need the board to make some funds available in the Jan window to strengthen. If the owners are prepared to speculate to accumulate we have a good chance of promotion. Well done lads:) Other than replacing any loan players we might lose, I would have to disagree with the your stengthening suggestion. The squad are obviously settled and enjoying playing together. The last thing they need is disrupting things to accomodate new players. Leave any stengthening to the summer and get it done early - the way Nigel did it this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearTree Ram Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Could do with scoring so fluently away from home now. These lads are getting great reputations now. Just like the days of Cox and Smith. Awesome. Derby Boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Portsmouth had ZERO shots on target. Excellent stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The no shots on target stat is the main highlight, beyond the actual result. Considering that they've been on fire of late, it's quite remarkable. That's two of the most in-form teams in the division destroyed in successive games. If we hadn't had that slow start (1 win in the first 8?), we wouldn't look out of place sitting next to Cardiff and QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I really cannot believe the quality opf our football at the moment. We outclassed Pompey today without breaking a sweat. Breaking at speed, and with genuine class, when given the slightest opportunity. Solid at the back. Absolutely dominant in midfield. Every chance Pompey had they were a yard offside. Portsmouth had ZERO shots on target. The best bit is that Pompey have a great squad and came to Pride Park with 19 points from their last 7 games. We are unstoppable right now and if the wheels don't fall off (and let's face it, they look like they are glued AND bolted on), we are genuine title contenders. Well done Nigel. Well done lads. Well done fans too. Keep it up. I disagree, we did break sweat - which is why we were so good. We had to work for it and change our playing style and still came out on top. We stopped Pompey from powering through the middle and forced them wide, which doesn't suit them. But crikey, our team had to work, and work like crazy - it shows just how good we are that we kept it up against a side with Premier League levels of fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The no shots on target stat is the main highlight, beyond the actual result. Considering that they've been on fire of late, it's quite remarkable. That's two of the most in-form teams in the division destroyed in successive games. If we hadn't had that slow start (1 win in the first 8?), we wouldn't look out of place sitting next to Cardiff and QPR. I thought that Kitson shot might have crept in, Fielding got a touch (probably couldnt see if you was at the game) but the ref gave a goal kick. Agree that it's looking run of the mill at home, based on the Millwall game we still need to improve away from home. The 2 games this week will tell us alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadbelly Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 I disagree, we did break sweat - which is why we were so good. We had to work for it and change our playing style and still came out on top. We stopped Pompey from powering through the middle and forced them wide, which doesn't suit them. But crikey, our team had to work, and work like crazy - it shows just how good we are that we kept it up against a side with Premier League levels of fitness. My pont, Battery Boy (i use this monicka with love), is that we are working hard week in, week out as a matter of course. We are, in effect, working our asses off without breaking a sweat because it is our new modus operandi. It is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 And do you know what really pleases me about it Toady? The feeling that Nigel Clough won't run off if another club offers him 10 bob more than were paying him. Keep the faith - or should that be, the faith was worth keeping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 we need to get it working away from home now........ hope we don't suffer for having a 'lean' squad too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieenders Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Portsmouth had ZERO shots on target. Not quite true. I was right behind Kitsons shot. Fielding made a fab save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezner Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Not quite true. I was right behind Kitsons shot. Fielding made a fab save! But he couldn't have saved it,it ended up as a goal kick......:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Another in-form side well beaten. Watford and Portsmouth were looking good until they met us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 But he couldn't have saved it,it ended up as a goal kick......:D Looked on the tv...he got his fingertips to it...but I think the ball was curling away from the goal. Anyway, zero shots on target :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Looked on the tv...he got his fingertips to it...but I think the ball was curling away from the goal. Anyway, zero shots on target :-) agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorchedturf Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I wonder if any club could tempt Clough away. What if Man City or Liverpool offered him big salary and transfer budget? They probably wouldn't right now but in 12 months who knows? I just wonder if he'd go, I think he'd be on a hiding to nothing at City but he'd be superb at Liverpool, actually seen his name mentioned a few times on the RAWK forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusboll Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I wonder if any club could tempt Clough away. What if Man City or Liverpool offered him big salary and transfer budget? They probably wouldn't right now but in 12 months who knows? I just wonder if he'd go, I think he'd be on a hiding to nothing at City but he'd be superb at Liverpool, actually seen his name mentioned a few times on the RAWK forum. As suggested elsewhere on here; unlikely that NC will want to take on anything that will potentially disrupt his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieenders Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Looked on the tv...he got his fingertips to it...but I think the ball was curling away from the goal. Anyway, zero shots on target :-) Nope! It was going IN !!! A Great save !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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