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Sky Bet Championship at Loftus Road, London
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Evening all from a sweltering Spain.Going to be 41C tomorrow. COYW
Brentford 1 up 23 mins
FFS
Get Ream off now. This is a terrible start.
Solid start. Ream lasts 45 secs without allowing a goal. I really thought he'd hold out his usual 10-12 minutes. Oh well.
LOL, NOT!!! What a shambles, but not unexpected!!
BOOOOOOOOOO
Quote from: The Rock on June 30, 2020, 06:33:58 PM
Solid start. Ream lasts 45 secs without allowing a goal. I really thought he'd hold out his usual 10-12 minutes. Oh well.
Missed the goal was pouring another glass of wine, at least I can move onto the gin after 5 minutes!
Finally, seems people have finally realized what I've been saying for years about ream. Maybe Scott won't even last the end of the season
Jesus what's happening.š£
Arter pass to no one within 10 yards of him. A def improvement vs. passing directly to the other team. Well done.
Started by a stupid cross field pass by Odoi
Painful enough on the radio, relieved I haven't got the live TV.Ā Wake up FFC.
I was intending on finding a stream. I won't bother. Have a good night guys
Must be nearly time for Bobby Reid to hit the crossbar?
Quote from: SP on June 30, 2020, 06:40:32 PM
Must be nearly time for Bobby Reid to hit the crossbar?
Or the post!
CanĀ“t see us winning any of our last games let alone scoring in any of them. This is the most underwhelming promotion season ever.
not bothering trying to watch tonight, we're depressing at the moment. Usual shoot ourselves in the foot with braindead play?
Glad i didn't pay Ā£10 to watch on FFCTV
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I don't like most of the players that play for us.
To be fair to the lads - it's clear Parker wants them to pass the ball backward every other pass. Why play it out of the back when A. It doesn't work as everyone expects it and B. we are just going to pass it to the back anyway?
We've had some opportunities to press up midfield, but we aren't taking any chances, and it doesn't seem like player decision as the team is in unison with this...
At least Reid won't hitting any cardboard cutouts behind the goal...
It's like park football!
Get in!
Arter!
we really needed that
Yes...
pArKeR oUt
what just happened...
Told you Fulhamben 1 for Arter, next 1 Cairney, COYW
Nice goal by Arter - but a PL keeper isn't letting that in. Oddly we were due - QPR is very average. I have lost count of the number of mistakes we've made, but it's about 10-12 I think...
Christie my man of the match so far!
Bloody hell we have scored a goal. Always rated Arter, lol
Quote from: SP on June 30, 2020, 06:54:57 PM
Christie my man of the match so far!
Being very positive the lad!
We'll thrash them now...lol
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on June 30, 2020, 06:43:41 PM
I don't like most of the players that play for us.
I do, itĀ“s the ones who donĀ“t try to play that I donĀ“t like and we have quite a few!
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 06:56:38 PM
We'll thrash them now...lol
ItĀ“s all over Mince!! How are you m8? My lockdown has meant I have not been allowed my keyboard!
A good strike, we were due a bit of luck.
Arter oh god - what a woeful pass - just if he could pass like that to our players he'd be so much better.
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 06:56:38 PM
We'll thrash them now...lol
ItĀ“s all over Mince!! How are you m8? My lockdown has meant I have not been allowed my keyboard!
Grand,except for blood pressure being up for next hour.š
Arter is still awful and only luck has got us level - you genuinely have to question what Parker does with this team in between games because it doesn't look like we're coached to do anything. These players are all technically proficient enough that even if they put their feet up all week, they could turn up on game day and pass the opposition to death without making chances like we do, so Parker is just a babysitter in my eyes at this stage
Great save.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 07:04:26 PM
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 06:56:38 PM
We'll thrash them now...lol
ItĀ“s all over Mince!! How are you m8? My lockdown has meant I have not been allowed my keyboard!
Grand,except for blood pressure being up for next hour.š
A large cold g & t will help!
Rodak, what a save!!
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Evening Grandad, back to Spain on Sunday, Mijas this time!
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Disagree, both been good, especially Ivan.
I think we have a reverse Samson effect. Delia cut his hair and he weakened. Mitro grows his, Ream looks like a new "metro"man with that mop pushed up on his head and Reid looks like he's wearing a court jester hat. None of the three have contributed much of late. Hector's hair seems a bit longer and he's is a just an average player at the moment.
On the other hand, Reed and Knockers have the same doo and seem to be up for it.
My hair is longer and the trill of football hasn't come back. I'll get a haircut. You fellows look into a quality barber for the team.
Poor performance so far. Passing game is atrocious and we're getting done on the left every time. Arter is looking like a red card waiting to happen.
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Disagree, both been good, especially Ivan.
I must be watching a different match on hesgoal.com, sorry but agree with Grandad
Brentford 2 up.
Are they going to catch WBA?
Quote from: YankeeJim on June 30, 2020, 07:19:56 PM
I think we have a reverse Samson effect. Delia cut his hair and he weakened. Mitro grows his, Ream looks like a new "metro"man with that mop pushed up on his head and Reid looks like he's wearing a court jester hat. None of the three have contributed much of late. Hector's hair seems a bit longer and he's is a just an average player at the moment.
On the other hand, Reed and Knockers have the same doo and seem to be up for it.
My hair is longer and the trill of football hasn't come back. I'll get a haircut. You fellows look into a quality barber for the team.
Are you available for selection in our next month and more importantly can you play as a striker?
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:25:12 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Disagree, both been good, especially Ivan.
I must be watching a different match on hesgoal.com, sorry but agree with Grandad
I agree that you are probably watching a different game.
Our players don't want to be there. This is their job, and obligation once or twice a week and it shows. There is no spirit, attitude, or togetherness. They just turn up. At least that is what I read through their body language, communication and effort levels. I see players hiding behind the opponents to avoid receiving a pass. I see laziness. I see players on their own wavelengths. It is a typical characteristic of an underachieving team. The opposite is prominent in successful teams, with the best example being Liverpool. They fight for every ball, have good relationships between the players and the coach, and turn up for more than just the money.Ā I don't expect us to be Liverpool, but I do wish we would show 10% of the aforementioned traits. Perhaps we can get a championship version of Klopp to change things up. One can dream...
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 07:25:46 PM
Brentford 2 up.
Are they going to catch WBA?
Whatever is happening at the top of the division doesnĀ“t matter now, we must make sure we finish 4th or 5th and then hope we make and win the play off final. Would I bet on that......not sure!
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:26:41 PM
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:25:12 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Glad we agree to disagree, will do a poll later about our wingers, think I will get more votes than you will about how they have performed, maybe they will perform in the 2nd half, so far they have been awful!!
Disagree, both been good, especially Ivan.
I must be watching a different match on hesgoal.com, sorry but agree with Grandad
I agree that you are probably watching a different game.
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:16:19 PM
Our so called wingers have contributed very little.
Evening Grandad, back to Spain on Sunday, Mijas this time!
A cool 25C for Sunday but sunny
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:26:20 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on June 30, 2020, 07:19:56 PM
I think we have a reverse Samson effect. Delia cut his hair and he weakened. Mitro grows his, Ream looks like a new "metro"man with that mop pushed up on his head and Reid looks like he's wearing a court jester hat. None of the three have contributed much of late. Hector's hair seems a bit longer and he's is a just an average player at the moment.
On the other hand, Reed and Knockers have the same doo and seem to be up for it.
My hair is longer and the trill of football hasn't come back. I'll get a haircut. You fellows look into a quality barber for the team.
Are you available for selection in our next month and more importantly can you play as a striker?
Certainly!
I'm slow as molasses. Can't jump. Have no ball skills or endurance. I do have a great head of hair, so, I'll fit right in.
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
Defence is atrocious. Hector is having to do Ream's job as well as his own. We give the ball away in midfield far too much - especially when our central defenders can't run back to cover. I think the two fullbacks have played fairly well but we look wide open to crosses and very weak in central midfield. The attack has looked up for it, but a bit headless at times. I'd like to see what Arter can do at centre forward with Stefjo or Mcdonald coming on in midfield. Even MLM would be an improvement on Ream on current form.
Quote from: LittleErn on June 30, 2020, 07:35:13 PM
Defence is atrocious. Hector is having to do Ream's job as well as his own. We give the ball away in midfield far too much - especially when our central defenders can't run back to cover. I think the two fullbacks have played fairly well but we look wide open to crosses and very weak in central midfield. The attack has looked up for it, but a bit headless at times. I'd like to see what Arter can do at centre forward with Stefjo or Mcdonald coming on in midfield. Even MLM would be an improvement on Ream on current form.
Agree broadly, but think Hector's looked as bad as Ream.
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:33:40 PM
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
More like after a season of underperforming we have made our minds up. Then we concede a calamitous goal after less than 60 seconds, further reinforcing that. We have done okay since, but are still very uninspiring against a team that is just above relegation standard.
We are dreadful in transition and broken play; Nearly conceded in similar fashion to the first goal for Leeds. We were a bit of a slow team in 17/18 and not fixed it. Arter at least works very hard
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on June 30, 2020, 07:37:32 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:33:40 PM
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
More like after a season of underperforming we have made our minds up. Then we concede a calamitous goal after less than 60 seconds, further reinforcing that. We have done okay since, but are still very uninspiring against a team that is just above relegation standard.
This was not about seasons performance but tonight's performance. So you just emphasized my point.
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:33:40 PM
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
All about opinions, letĀ“s hope we win!
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:40:37 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:33:40 PM
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
All about opinions, letĀ“s hope we win!
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Are we the slowest team to ever play football?
Games opening up now.
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:43:34 PM
Quote from: davew on June 30, 2020, 07:40:37 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 07:33:40 PM
I would not care one bit if a poll doesn't agree with me. Get a feeling a good portion around here have their minds made up long before the ball is kicked, and only something extraordinary would change it during the game. But that is only my opinion.
All about opinions, letĀ“s hope we win!
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Cheers, agree with that, where are the emoticoms when I need them. COYW, 1 thing in common we share on here is we want our team to win!
Why are we not dominating this game??
Will we ever score from a corner or free kick?
Will any of our front 3 scuff the ball into the net?
get johansen on now!
Brentford coasting 3-0
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 07:25:46 PM
Brentford 2 up.
Are they going to catch WBA?
To be honest I'd rather play West Brom than Brentford In the play offs, especially as WB would likely be deflated and lacking confidence if they'd dropped to third
Quote from: Statto on June 30, 2020, 07:55:29 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2020, 07:25:46 PM
Brentford 2 up.
Are they going to catch WBA?
To be honest I'd rather play West Brom than Brentford In the play offs, especially as WB would likely be deflated and lacking confidence if they'd dropped to third
Agree. Also because WBA has looked like a crap team whenever I've seen them this season.
Arter yellow card. Get him off for Stef Jo before he gets a second yellow or worse.
RodakĀ“s kicking is awful. Bit like Betts, always going into touch.
Cardiff Charlton finished 0-0
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2020, 07:58:05 PM
Arter yellow card. Get him off for Stef Jo before he gets a second yellow or worse.
Really? I missed that card
QPR are having too much of the ball for my liking
My MoTM!
Yes
Yeeeeess
christie looks knackered
correction: he is saving energy for a big blast!
Ā Christie!
Yes Christie, 1st goal for us.
What a finish
TWO!!!????
Great goal Cyrus, we all appreciate that!! COYW
Fair play to Christie, someone who goes for a shot, instead of passing it
Surely we have someone at the club that can play CB better than Ream?
Must be a broom or something somewhere
Reid for MLM seems like a hugely negative sub. Too early to gift away the initiative in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong.
MLM on Oh Poo!
Their keeper has been very generous tonight.
What a stupid substitution, Parker wtf?????
Thats a terrible, negative sub which will entice pressure. Watch us be camped in our box for the rest of the game and concede a 93rd min equaliser
We swap a forward for another defender to have 6 on the pitch in one go, if this doesn't sum up an insipid managerial plan against an awful QPR team then I don't know what does
I'm not sure sitting back with nothing up top is a great idea?
6 at the back?!
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 08:11:00 PM
Reid for MLM seems like a hugely negative sub. Too early to gift away the initiative in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong.
So frustrating. It really says so much in my opinion that we always make such a sub when in this position. It just invites pressure, unless it meand Joe Bryan will take a left-wing role? Doubt it though.
Anybody else have system buffering?
That does not seem like a wise substitution! Desperately negative.
What is the point of Rodak time wasting? The ref will only add it on plus some.
Quote from: Bill2 on June 30, 2020, 08:13:34 PM
Anybody else have system buffering?
First half was fine, second half has been awful.
Quote from: Twig on June 30, 2020, 08:14:14 PM
That does not seem like a wise substitution! Desperately negative.
Cant remember the last time I liked a Parker sub
Wish Merson wouldn't say we are comfortable!
Quote from: Jurassic Parker on June 30, 2020, 08:13:28 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 08:11:00 PM
Reid for MLM seems like a hugely negative sub. Too early to gift away the initiative in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong.
So frustrating. It really says so much in my opinion that we always make such a sub when in this position. It just invites pressure, unless it meand Joe Bryan will take a left-wing role? Doubt it though.
Given he was subbed on as a left wing, it's to be expected, isn't it?
Its coming...
we got lucky there
I predict 5 mins of added time!
And we will be under the cosh for most of it.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on June 30, 2020, 08:20:57 PM
I predict 5 mins of added time!
And we will be under the cosh for most of it.
Do hope you are wrong!! Lost the hesgoal.com coverage, damn it! Still got GJ though!
6 mins .... wow
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 08:11:00 PM
Reid for MLM seems like a hugely negative sub. Too early to gift away the initiative in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong.
Par for the course with Parker. Defending a 1 goal lead with less than 20 mins remaining, but as I've said elsewhere, he actually has an incredibly good conversation rate of narrow leads to wins
God that was so close
Yet again we invite the opposition to get something from the game by our substitutions and our negative play.
Quote from: Statto on June 30, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on June 30, 2020, 08:11:00 PM
Reid for MLM seems like a hugely negative sub. Too early to gift away the initiative in my opinion. Hope I'm wrong.
Par for the course with Parker. Defending a 1 goal lead with less than 20 mins remaining, but as I've said elsewhere, he actually has an incredibly good conversation rate
I know it has worked. But on the other hand we never kill games off with another goal, which might have happened otherwise. But first and foremost it's bad for my nerves.
Gone to a 1-10 formation.
Stream died
We have 8 defenders on the pitch, Parker must've been told anything but a win gets him the sack
System buffering, did we win??
Same problem - dunno.
That's a relief.
YES WE DID!!
2 more wins should be ok for playoff
Glad we won. But cannot get behind the style of play or the substitutions.
Everything is too negative, and terrible to watch
Observation: Great to win as it always is. But Leeds and Brentford are a step above QPR. Maybe even a few steps or half a staircase.
Still not happy but 3 points after going down in the 1st minute. We were so much better but we seem to be very good at making the wrong decisions when attacking, especially when just outside the opposition box.
Should see us in good form for Saturday.
Well done the Whites.
2 crackers from 25 yards. Bit of a sweat throughout.
At least they shut them out for 89+ minutes...Ā 049:gif
Don't have to play well to win in this terrible league. Christie MOTM, deserved his goal.
Nice to get a win, but we shouldn't need to be defending in depth against QPR. Clearly we were the better team, but that's not saying much. We never looked in control of the game. Cairney still strolls through the game - fine when he goes forward but if he loses the ball he doesn't bust a gut to get it back. I can see why we play inverted wingers. Neither of them have the pace to go outside their marker and even if they do they are too slow in getting a cross in. Onomah did well when he came on. Christie had his best game for a long time. Hector was crucial in defence, and Reed had a good game. Odoi gave his all as usual and managed to be in the right place most of the time. I feel more comfortable with him there than Bryan on current form. Overall it was a good middle table performance but gave me no hope of a resurgence to top-of-the-table form.
Leeds are losing.
It's on.