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Post by yattongas on Aug 16, 2022 19:42:49 GMT
Well as the acid test goes we’re failing with flying colours. Got into the game a little more in the final 15 mins but not to much affect . Hoole’s distribution is poor , given the ball away far too many times . Disappointing but it’s only half time !
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Aug 16, 2022 19:43:32 GMT
Although I hate losing and especially to sh>tholes like Barnsley, losing or getting trounced isn't the worst thing in that it doesn't paper over cracks. We clearly don't have the budget or quality of Barnsley, bar one or two, so it will just reaffirm that JB does need further quality in THIS window for us to have a half decent season. I don't think we will be anywhere near the top come May with this squad but I also don't think we will be down the bottom. The squad will have several additions before May, difficult to predict anything at the moment I think.
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Post by socrates on Aug 16, 2022 19:43:40 GMT
Yes Barnsley look every bit a side that will be challenging for promotion in May but that was a horrible first 30 minutes defensively from us and a horrible first half on the ball from us. We seem to constantly ping it long to Saunders but he’s not getting any change out of them at all. The second goal was unlucky but we’re not unlucky to be 2-0 down as they’ve had plenty of other chances. We need to mix it up more and try to hold our nerve. We don’t normally see a long ball game from this side so it’s hardly surprising that it’s not working. Get it in to Collins feet get him running at them and we’ll get a goal , keep going long to Saunders and we’re playing right in to their hands. It’s not over yet, we can do this.
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Post by yattongas on Aug 16, 2022 19:43:53 GMT
Was the first goal deflected?
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Post by pucklechurchgas on Aug 16, 2022 19:44:19 GMT
Barnsley have a better squad, yes. But the most frustrating thing from that half is lumping the ball forward every time when we do have quality players who can distribute it to feet. Fingers crossed they play it on the floor next half!
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Post by e4bandrobinstubbs on Aug 16, 2022 19:44:20 GMT
Awful half. We look like Oxford on Saturday, not at the races at all! Poxy Oxy were scoffing at us after Sat. See they are 2 nil down now.
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Post by madgas on Aug 16, 2022 19:45:15 GMT
For me:
Get the new CB on for Gordon. Get Hooley at RB. Get Anderson LB.
Get Rossitter on for Coutts. Bring Evans back a little, alongside Finley and play
Effective:
Belshaw
LH - JB - JC - HA
JR
AE - SF
HS - AC
JM
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Post by socrates on Aug 16, 2022 19:45:26 GMT
Terrible first half. Plenty to play for in the second half. Most frustrating footballing thing is that we’re so much better than this. Most annoying non footballing thing is the idiot in charge of the replays. Let’s see some in play football ffs. Yeah we can not only play better football but we can certainly win more 50/50s than we are. I don’t know the travel arrangements for today for the squad and if that’s a part of it but We seem unusually sluggish.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Aug 16, 2022 19:45:54 GMT
Not sure what much we can do here, look uncomfortable on the ball and balls over the top aren’t stretching them like we’re trying.
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Post by thewaltersstepover on Aug 16, 2022 19:47:26 GMT
Shocking performance tonight, just haven’t got started. The passing has been awful. I haven’t seen marquis win a challenge in the last match and a half!!! Hopefully joey will give them a rocket.
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Post by axegas on Aug 16, 2022 19:48:09 GMT
Get Marquis off. Lazy. Showed signs of laziness on Sat too. Hoole did his best early on to help Barnsley but is finally improving. Finley will get a red. I don’t agree with that. Marquis makes all the right runs, we’re just not getting him enough service. He’s a fox in the box type of player so if we’re not getting the ball to him in the final third enough, then there is little point in having him on the pitch.
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Post by pirate on Aug 16, 2022 19:51:02 GMT
I'd bring on Gibson and Rossiter for Coutts and Saunders.
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Post by GasAttacK on Aug 16, 2022 19:53:00 GMT
Poor so far and fortunate to only be 2 down.
We've really struggled with their high press and haven't showed the quality needed to pass the ball through the thirds.
Barnsley on the other hand are coping with our press with ease and having far more controlled possession in and around our penalty box.
Finley and Coutts both on a yellow is also a concern in tricky conditions.
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Post by axegas on Aug 16, 2022 19:53:25 GMT
Looks like Gibson, Whelan and Rossiter on.
Coutts, Gordon and Evans off.
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Post by Gassy on Aug 16, 2022 19:56:20 GMT
C'mon Gas - Barnsley already look a different team this half. Lets get at them
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2022 19:57:34 GMT
Wtf is the cameraman doing
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Post by axegas on Aug 16, 2022 19:58:39 GMT
Harry Anderson down and being treated by the physio. Hopefully not too serious.
Back up now.
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Post by Gassy on Aug 16, 2022 20:00:15 GMT
Have Barnsley sung a song yet? Probably the best football they've played in 12 months and not a single song
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Post by nsblue on Aug 16, 2022 20:01:34 GMT
The Gas are in good voice, despite the performance so far
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2022 20:01:37 GMT
Marquis’ hold up play has been shocking tonight
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