Newty82 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Newty, I appreciate the positive vibe. But the negativity from some of us stems from the fact that we are not realising our potential. Too slow, no direction at times, lacking teamwork,etc. Just not good enough. Too much shite overall. When was the last time you can say "x" or "y" is just playing their arses off? I'm not trying to be positive. I'm just saying it how it is...at half way point, we are 7th. That's the reality. Nothing to do with being positive. Or any other emotion. We are 7th. That's not opinion, it's fact. That's not to say I'm enjoying every game. It's not to say that everything is flowing perfectly. Not to say that there is no area for improvement....it's just to say that we are......7th! Better than most, inc. Me, thought we would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 If you didn't watch the game, but just looked at the stats...you'd think we dominated! We played some decent stuff at times, certainly the better footballing team. But we really do need some better quality across the front line. This is essential and I think it would make a big difference for us. Not much to scream about in terms of individual performances. Davies looked smart when he came on. Calvert-Lewin looked much more comfortable in the middle. Everyone else huffed n puffed but never really took off. This season so far is going pretty much how I imagined. Very up and down. But, at the end of the day, we are in 7th at the half way point. And we will still be 7th when everyone else plays their 19th game. Higher than a lot of you thought we'd be. Higher than I thought we'd be. We are scrapping by, not doing anything breath taking but certainly not doing as bad as some of your lots comments would indicate. We've still got a lot of work to do, but the table doesn't lie...as they say!!! I agree, we're a mediocre side. Not good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 When was the last time you can say "x" or "y" is just playing their arses off? Arsenal. Cheeky...but true!!! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I agree, we're a mediocre side. Not good enough. Ha. Pretty much. But the highest placed mediocre side in the top flight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Just watching the after show. The spaces in midfield are horrendous. How can you play 3 in midfield and not have someone between the midfield and defensive lines out of possession. Carra slating Williams and he has a point. I have noticed Williams taking the easy choice a few times now. Sideliner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Talk Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Unlucky Hull, tame OG, goal from a FK that should've been the winner and an opposition manager that threw a defender on late when you were on the ropes. Hull started in top gear and worked like their prem survival depended on it, whats the motivation for our players? Waiting for their turn to be overlooked or played through poor form no matter what - Totally mixed messages. Only saving grace is the man calling the shots (off goal) wont sugar coat it and tell us its all phenomenal. Thing is its him that continues to set us up on the back foot no matter who we play. It's a most awesome skill, to be able to second guess the entire league and invite pressure on ourselves every game without fail. Turn that fact around Mr Koeman and the Holland job and WC winners medals are yours guaranteed. P.S. Worst game from Gueye I've seen. Though this plate full of crap wasn't down to him alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 What match were you watching where Ross Barkley's performance was positive? He scored a goal. And I think thats just about all he did. I wish we had a proper prospect like Deli Ali. That lazy fraud cant even be arsed to do anything more than a light jog off the ball. Evertonian or not, snatch spurs fucking hand off for him this January, he has no future here. Leon Osman would probably benefit the team more than he does even to this day. What game were you watching? More to the point what spurs paud pundit were you listening to? The lad was solid today. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 FFS! I know we were playing away but if we can not beat a team that is staring relegation in the face........ I give up/ Koeman needs to go now and sadly I am turning into a Haf over this, but honestly, does anyone still think he is right for the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 What game were you watching? More to the point what spurs paud pundit were you listening to? The lad was solid today. What do you mean with the Spurs remark? Deli Ali has heaps and heaps more ability than Barkley. I was watching him today and saw him make two or three good passes, ones that you would expect an attacking midfielder to make. Then watched him potter around the midfield, refuse to chase anything down and not much more. Despite the goal, which was one you'd expect him to score, he offered nothing to change the game. He didnt take it by the scruff of the neck and appear to want to win it. He was average today. It doesn't deserve credit, if anything average is the bare minimum you'd expect from any player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) What do you mean with the Spurs remark? Deli Ali has heaps and heaps more ability than Barkley. I was watching him today and saw him make two or three good passes, ones that you would expect an attacking midfielder to make. Then watched him potter around the midfield, refuse to chase anything down and not much more. Despite the goal, which was one you'd expect him to score, he offered nothing to change the game. He didnt take it by the scruff of the neck and appear to want to win it. He was average today. It doesn't deserve credit, if anything average is the bare minimum you'd expect from any player. You dont see the sky/spurs connection no? Ah well. The lad played well considering what he had to pass to. Must be that isolation thing again eh. Edited December 30, 2016 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 You dont see the sky/spurs connection no? Ah well. The lad played well considering what he had to pass to. Must be that isolation thing again eh. I dont know what you mean. I assume you mean they report on him a lot? I like him, but I know some people don't rate him as much. A good friend of mine really doesn't see the hype and I can't figure out why. As for Ross, it's almost as if 80% of our team dont actually want to work for a win, they just want the win to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Couldn't watch live and only starting to watch now. Why in the fuck is Jags back in the line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 And we concede in 6 minutes. Why are we switching it arrive at the back after we kept a clean sheet? Madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Did Gana actually just shoot from 60 yds after missing from 6 last match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Unlucky from Coleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Talk Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Fill a pint glass with ice cubes, add a little water, when the shit hits the fan you'll be able to cool off quickly. Avoid the post game interview. It's rough at the moment, enjoy your iced water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Well at least we've been fully on top since sleepwalking up to their goal. Unlucky now from Barry. Hull are awful, but we're not really looking composed either. All in bits and pieces so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I dont know what you mean. I assume you mean they report on him a lot? I like him, but I know some people don't rate him as much. A good friend of mine really doesn't see the hype and I can't figure out why. As for Ross, it's almost as if 80% of our team dont actually want to work for a win, they just want the win to happen. Ali was shit for the first 3/4 months of the season. I work with a dozen Spurs fans and what we have been saying about Ross they have been saying about him. Ross was the best player on the pitch, good passes, used the ball well, tracked back and scored. I am pretty sure Gana, Coleman, Baines, Williams, and Lukaku, Davies, Mori work for a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 That's 2 or 3 lazy fouls now from Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Wow, is that the most garbage goal we've enjoyed all year? Pure fortune that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Unlucky Rom, great save from Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Why didn't we start the first half like we did the second? Would've destroyed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Oh holy hell, pass the ball to the other players in blue, you fuckwits Sideliner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Sort of the same story it has been for most of the season: NOT GOOD ENOUGH. But that said, Ronald is starting to play some youth. There are a few players past it that need binning--looking at Jags and Barry at the moment. They've been quality players for us but father time is undefeated. Davies should get every start while Geueye is gone for the ACN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Did we seriously just bring on a 3rd cb in the 86th minute against the worst team in the league... Why oh why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Did we seriously just bring on a 3rd cb in the 86th minute against the worst team in the league... Why oh why Haha reading your sporadic game comments is like re living a nightmare ?? felt the exact way through it as you did though pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I honestly don't think we were that bad. People really need to start realising how poor our squad is. Glad Ross got his goal but he needs to stop shitting out of tackles. Lukaku isolated AGAIN, Valencia tried and tried, nothing worked for him but he gave 110% Coleman was brilliant again. What's Jagielka doing challenging our own player for their first, Robles should save the freekick (which was never a freekick btw) he palmed it into the net, strong wrists is basics for a goalie. Thought Williams and Gana were poor, Mirallas tried but huffed and puffed, Barry was ok as was Baines. Good cameo from Davies but I'm not sure he's ready to start and how Calvert Lewis missed that header I'll never know ? Back to the old lady Monday, can't wait. Hate not going over Christmas. COYFBB!!! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Sort of the same story it has been for most of the season: NOT GOOD ENOUGH. But that said, Ronald is starting to play some youth. There are a few players past it that need binning--looking at Jags and Barry at the moment. They've been quality players for us but father time is undefeated. Davies should get every start while Geueye is gone for the ACN. He started with the oldest line up he could have picked, then brings the younger players on to get him out the shit, we didn't deserve a point out of that we were totally useless and got off the hook through a bizarre own goal.Anyone who thinks we did OK IN that game should be arrested for impersonating a football fan, or be placed on a care in the community order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I honestly don't think we were that bad. People really need to start realising how poor our squad is. Glad Ross got his goal but he needs to stop shitting out of tackles. Lukaku isolated AGAIN, Valencia tried and tried, nothing worked for him but he gave 110% Coleman was brilliant again. What's Jagielka doing challenging our own player for their first, Robles should save the freekick (which was never a freekick btw) he palmed it into the net, strong wrists is basics for a goalie. Thought Williams and Gana were poor, Mirallas tried but huffed and puffed, Barry was ok as was Baines. Good cameo from Davies but I'm not sure he's ready to start and how Calvert Lewis missed that header I'll never know Back to the old lady Monday, can't wait. Hate not going over Christmas. COYFBB!!! Does anyone know if senile dementia can start in your mid forties, if it can unfortunately I think Pad has got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Does anyone know if senile dementia can start in your mid forties, if it can unfortunately I think Pad has got it. Pad is one of the few who is actually showing a bit of understanding of our current plight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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