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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 9, 2021 17:09:50 GMT
What’s wrong with Hare? Would like to see him back now that we’re generally more settled in defence Clearly out of favour, which is odd as he seems a decent player, meanwhile Upson and tubby Barrett are getting game time and Tutonda also seems to have been put out to grass, football's an odd job where just a change of manager means you have to look for a new job if your face doesn't fit! |
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Post by rememberhalifax on Jan 9, 2021 17:10:35 GMT
Well done Rovers, sounds a good cup tie, Shame Sam did not feature , can only assume he was carrying slight knock, his interview highlighted how much he was looking forward to the game so can't imagine he would be very impressed if just rested,
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Jan 9, 2021 17:11:02 GMT
What’s wrong with Hare? Would like to see him back now that we’re generally more settled in defence Clearly out of favour, which is odd as he seems a decent player, meanwhile Upson and tubby Barrett are getting game time and Tutonda also seems to have been put out to grass, football's an odd job where just a change of manager means you have to look for a new job if your face doesn't fit! Both the out and out wing backs have been cast aside. I can’t see them coming back with a flat 4. |
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Post by kruger on Jan 9, 2021 17:11:21 GMT
The one they play after we lose It's played after every game, I love it, actually written by a gashead about The Gas! I like it as well |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 17:12:00 GMT
The level of timber on Barrett wouldn't be an issue if he wasn't puffing all over the place after being on the pitch 3 minutes. The lad has a good level of skill, he could boss this league if he could get himself a bit more mobile. Bigger players aren't common these days but it doesn't have to mean that it's not beyond him. I wonder what the GPS and other training data says about his fitness? Clearly looks overweight but doesn’t necessarily mean he isn’t fit enough to play. I also wonder how many people would be brave enough to comment on a WPL players weight? It would probably make the front page of most papers the next day!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 17:12:14 GMT
Honestly can't believe how unfit Barrett looks. Sunday league levels I agree, looks like he's added even more beef. In fairness he can play a bit but it's difficult to see how he could ever be more than a late sub option. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 9, 2021 17:13:31 GMT
No real evidence to suggest that could be the case? Although why's PT being so weak and not telling Barrett to lose weight, surely players must have clauses in their contracts where they have to keep to a certain level of fitness? From what I've seen he's a tidy player and can deliver some threatening balls, and has good control. That's always going to be subdued compared to your best when your fitness is below standard. PT has seen enough to introduce him back into the squad and is good enough of a man manager to be handling him in the best way possible. Which isn't necessarily telling him he's overweight and to do something about it. Because for some people that's exactly the sort of thing which will cause them to worsen their situation not improve it. He looks bad today because there's cameras all over the pitch doing close ups, which aren't going to be flattering. He could very well be in much better condition than he was back when he joined us this time last year. As long as he runs for the ball and has a go I'm keen for him to be given a chance and I'm glad PT is giving him that opportunity. It's a big tidy from looking tiby to bossing L1! If somebody doesn't tell Barrett he's ruining any chance of a career by being overweight then that's just what he's going to, he's hardly a 18 year kid just starting out in pro football. If I was given a fresh start by a new manager I'd make damn sure I was 100% fit as I my not get another chance, not sure how he can be fitter than when he joined us when he looks even fatter. |
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Post by Marshy on Jan 9, 2021 17:14:40 GMT
From what I've seen he's a tidy player and can deliver some threatening balls, and has good control. That's always going to be subdued compared to your best when your fitness is below standard. PT has seen enough to introduce him back into the squad and is good enough of a man manager to be handling him in the best way possible. Which isn't necessarily telling him he's overweight and to do something about it. Because for some people that's exactly the sort of thing which will cause them to worsen their situation not improve it. He looks bad today because there's cameras all over the pitch doing close ups, which aren't going to be flattering. He could very well be in much better condition than he was back when he joined us this time last year. As long as he runs for the ball and has a go I'm keen for him to be given a chance and I'm glad PT is giving him that opportunity. It's a big tidy from looking tiby to bossing L1! If somebody doesn't tell Barrett he's ruining any chance of a career by being overweight then that's just what he's going to, he's hardly a 18 year kid just starting out in pro football. If I was given a fresh start by a new manager I'd make damn sure I was 100% fit as I my not get another chance, not sure how he can be fitter than when he joined us when he looks even fatter. It’s not his fault, he likes a pint or 3. |
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Post by 1986gashead on Jan 9, 2021 17:14:42 GMT
The one they play after we lose It's played after every game, I love it, actually written by a gashead about The Gas! Well when we win they play that sh*t happiness song, and I’m well aware of what it’s about... glad you like it.. I just don’t |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 17:14:52 GMT
Been obvious to me all season Kilgour the only defender I’d say would get in a top 6 team Need 2 new full backs Going forward we look more than ok. I'm 63 yrs of age and would fancy my chance in a 20-30 dash against Calamity Kilgour Did anyone else watch the same game as you because I certainly didn't. Kilgour was excellent today. |
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Post by Marshy on Jan 9, 2021 17:16:38 GMT
I thought the ref was a cant by the way.
A clear foul on the edge of their box, he played the advantage to them eh? And they Dam scored! Cant!
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Post by Goose on Jan 9, 2021 17:16:53 GMT
I'm 63 yrs of age and would fancy my chance in a 20-30 dash against Calamity Kilgour Did anyone else watch the same game as you because I certainly didn't. Kilgour was excellent today. Thought he was excellent and I think that's the consensus in the media |
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Post by ineedgas on Jan 9, 2021 17:17:26 GMT
What’s wrong with Hare? Would like to see him back now that we’re generally more settled in defence Clearly out of favour, which is odd as he seems a decent player, meanwhile Upson and tubby Barrett are getting game time and Tutonda also seems to have been put out to grass, football's an odd job where just a change of manager means you have to look for a new job if your face doesn't fit! That's in any job in my experience 🤷♂️ |
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Post by xenongas on Jan 9, 2021 17:17:48 GMT
Good shift from the boys today. Most can be proud of their contribution in a game few expected a result.
Sheffield Utd deserved the win of course but Tis will be frustrated that a team with zero pace got in behind us and that we conceded so soon after scoring. I don't think we gave ourselves much chance going behind with 20mins left.
Top performers were Mccormick and Kilgour. Day looked decent too. Upson was a frustrating player to watch today. Seems to be a tactic for the full backs to allow crosses, I don't fully trust our full backs.
Sheffield Utd are not a prem team and certainly won't be come the end of the season.
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Post by Marshy on Jan 9, 2021 17:19:24 GMT
I'm 63 yrs of age and would fancy my chance in a 20-30 dash against Calamity Kilgour Did anyone else watch the same game as you because I certainly didn't. Kilgour was excellent today. A, 2 or 3 million transfer move in offing after that game from Alfie. What’s it all about tbone. |
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Jan 9, 2021 17:19:30 GMT
We've given a pretty much full strength premiership side a really good game and yet reading through this thread it seems to be all about the negatives. Upson is crap, Barrett overweight, Leahy not good enough.
Personally I thought we were very good, play like that in the majority of league 1 games and we'll win a lot more than we lose. Going forward another striker along with possibly a right back and we'll be absolutely fine. Proud of my team tonight and its a nice thing to be able to say
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Jan 9, 2021 17:19:37 GMT
Kilgor very good today but...... Got done for pace a lot & that is a worry!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 17:20:13 GMT
I'm 63 yrs of age and would fancy my chance in a 20-30 dash against Calamity Kilgour Did anyone else watch the same game as you because I certainly didn't. Kilgour was excellent today. Ridiculous . Alfie won’t be here long with performances like that. Enjoy him whilst you can T Boner. |
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Post by yetigas on Jan 9, 2021 17:20:15 GMT
Good performance. The criticism of Barrett is unfair. He is a skillful player with a good football brain and good shot - didn't do anything wrong after he came on, just a pity we couldn't get him into a shooting position. Kilgour was MoM - but I fear he would struggle at a higher level due to his lack of pace. Day looked a much better keeper than JvS and was unlucky to concede 3. McCormick had another very good game - love his energy. I wonder if Rodman is due a start soon - he rarely wastes the ball, gets into good positions and has a decent shot and heading ability.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 9, 2021 17:20:18 GMT
Thought Day was great considerating not been with us long, Kilgour and Westbrook were immense, Hanlon good game. Never convinced with Leahy.. his one mistake always leads to a goal. However on the whole, have done ourselves proud, we gave it a go, scored a couple and hold our heads up high. Barrett a concern (fitness wise) What did Hanlan actually do as i thought both our strikers had poor games, if we'd had JCH, or similar, upfront we could have well won today. The fact we've signed Day gives me hope we'll also sign a decent powerful striker. Day New RB Kilgour Ehmer Leahy or new LB(our 5th!) Grant/Ogogo Westbrooke McCormick Oztumer/Nicholson Hanlon New CF Looks a string L1 team to me, although not sure Ozt is that good if he's on decent L1 money. We've still got a load of youngsters who are not really up to L1 football who surely would be better out on loan? |
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