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Post by thekraken on Aug 17, 2018 13:05:59 GMT
I'll be going to this one so will start things off. Maybe see some of you there as well.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing the new look team as I think the summer signings have been excellent. Just a pity we couldn't get back Robinson. As shown at Leeds the other night we have much better strength in depth, which will mean no one is an automatic pick and can rest on their laurels.
Last time I went to Reading was to see the 7-1 defeat so it can only be an improvement tomorrow. They have a lot of injuries so I'm expecting at least a draw to keep our excellent start going.
Big story of the week was ALF going. Can't understand what all the fuss was about. He'd had his day and as one of the highest paid it gives us an opportunity to use his wages to improve the squad.
I'll just finish with my support for Parky. Can't believe he gets so much stick on here. Think he's done a brilliant job in the circumstances (like the rest of the football world does) and deserves everyone's support.
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Post by OohMac on Aug 17, 2018 18:48:14 GMT
Hard not to think of 7-1 when you hear this fixture, certain Adam Le Fondre in his element that day. Which links in nicely.
Your question of why such a fuss over his "sale"? Well let's be honest if he was a main striker for us par for the course would be 8 goals and a few assists. I take it on board that were not losing an Anelka or Gudjohnson. But what ALF did offer was a striker you could count on when the chips were down. Seemed to knick goals when we needed them.
In a post Reebok world there hasn't been much in terms of fans favourites. I'm too old for name on back of shirts but for the next generation I can't think they'll be in huge demand to get Donaldson. Could be proven wrong. When talking to neutral fans they always talk about big sam teams and ask who plays for you now. ALF and Wheater are the two they still know.
Again that's no reason to keep him but to give him away for free when for me is our best striker I feel is criminal.
If ALF was on £3k a week he would still be here.
I think I'll leave the Parkinson debate for another day. Said enough already.
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Post by wots on Aug 17, 2018 18:50:20 GMT
I hope your visit to the Madjeski(?) is a fruitful one krak. I have a good feeling about the game. Defensively, we seem to have gone off the boil, but on reflection, at least we are now scoring goals, something of a positive after last year.
As for Parky and I've posted this before; ala BSA, it's results that count.
As for the club, it's a far cry from the secrecy of the Bill Ridding days, although now we seem to have to much information.
I'm not a great admirer of Ken Anderson and if he keeps the club afloat and a success, then so be it. He can take his money and run, although he maybe having second thoughts, if we reach the nosebleeds of the top ten positions.
I agree with your views on ALF, sitting on the bench with his wages is too much. The news of im leaving could have been a bit more transparent though.
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 18, 2018 8:42:15 GMT
I'll be going to this one so will start things off. Maybe see some of you there as well.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing the new look team as I think the summer signings have been excellent. Just a pity we couldn't get back Robinson. As shown at Leeds the other night we have much better strength in depth, which will mean no one is an automatic pick and can rest on their laurels.
Last time I went to Reading was to see the 7-1 defeat so it can only be an improvement tomorrow. They have a lot of injuries so I'm expecting at least a draw to keep our excellent start going.
Big story of the week was ALF going. Can't understand what all the fuss was about. He'd had his day and as one of the highest paid it gives us an opportunity to use his wages to improve the squad.
I'll just finish with my support for Parky. Can't believe he gets so much stick on here. Think he's done a brilliant job in the circumstances (like the rest of the football world does) and deserves everyone's support. Well Krak, I'm surprised at your surprise at the criticism Parky gets because it's mainly from the abject performances in games just like today's. A generally weak team, lost both games, low on confidence and riven with injuries, yet Parky still sets up not to lose and hoof the ball back to the opposition. You says he's done well but he could have done so much better. Against Reading today, we should be going for a win. Even though it's early in the season, this is probably one of the games that could end up having a baring on where we eventually finish and for that reason 3 points are essential. Do I expect that? No, I expect the same dire stuff we've seen for the last two seasons and another 28% possession due to his ridiculous system. I so hope I'm wrong and you can come back and tell me after the game that I am and castigate me. I just want some football. We now have the players to do things differently with Oz, Wildschut and Magennis but do we have the manager to do it? I hope so but doubt it. I'll go for a 1-1 draw from another borefest.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 9:39:42 GMT
Morning fellow trotters just about to set of for Reading will be hoping for more points but alas it's going to be sit back and try to catch them on the break let's hope they have a long break haha. Heart says win head will take a draw COYWM Ps I will have my Stelios Giannakopoulos top on again today and hope it brings us good luck like at West Brom enjoy all those who are going.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 18, 2018 11:07:08 GMT
Well I’m just hoping for a great performance and a win just for The Krak and Chip as it’s a long way to go to be let down with an abject display. If we draw the game on 43% I’ll be more than happy as it’ll be clear we’ve put more of an effort in to keep the ball, but if we are into the 29% bracket again, we’ll get stuffed. Although Reading are nothing special they were exciting to watch when they lost at home to Derby and good going forward. That Icelandic kid looks good, the one who scored with a brave header v Derby. I do think PP has stumbled on a bit of fortune in this Magennis kid and I’m hoping for a couple of goals from him today. Prediction 🤔🤔🤔 Another 2-2 as we are both fairly crap in defence if truth be told COYWM
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 13:40:44 GMT
First time here for me just over two and half hours to get here so I hope we score 2-2 for me will do COYWM
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 14:13:58 GMT
10 in and we are passing it about abit good to see they had a free kick brilliant save
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 14:59:59 GMT
Halftime 0-0 to much stop start for me, the ref has had his whistle in his mouth more times than I can count. Not a bad first half I still feel as though we are dropping of to much and inviting them on, at times we look good going forward then the final ball just lets us down. Still 45 minutes to go COYWM
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 15:09:37 GMT
1-0 3 minutes in to the second half not sure who scored but COYWM hang on we now have a free kick it's cleared.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 15:13:22 GMT
Wildschut great goal get in there COYWM
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 18, 2018 16:07:50 GMT
Fantastic result lads Maybe I should stop saying our defence is cack when clearly it isn’t... Well done Wanderers Chuffed for this forums away travellers Krak and Chip and any others that went COYWM this is nose bleed territory
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Post by Pedro on Aug 18, 2018 16:09:26 GMT
Genius substitution!!!
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Post by Alptrotter on Aug 18, 2018 16:17:09 GMT
Another competent away day in the Championship and three hard earned points. First things first, well done Parky and the whole team - a truly excellent start to the season. Possession stats creeping up, but again, I thought we tired badly in the last ten minutes. A wonderful through ball by Noone and coolly tucked away by Wildschut - by some distance rhe best move of the game. Special mention today for Alnwick, Taylor, Noone and Lowe, though everyone played their part in a determined team performance.
All that said, let’s not kid ourselves, Reading were really poor. Lots of possession, yes, but anyone can pass sideways in their own half when not pressed. As I said before, I think this style suits away games and home games against the very best. While I agree Parky has done a good job this season so far, I will only be fully on board when I see evidence of a more possession based and creative style to beat the weaker teams in the league, especially at home. I’m looking forward to seeing how Parky approaches the game against Brum.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 18, 2018 17:09:59 GMT
Just watching Nob End v Stoke, meaty game and very noisy, but did I just catch a glimpse of the legendary Steve T-O T-O-M T-O-M-O TOMO🤔🤔
Joint 3rd in the league alongside WBA and the Villa, who’d have believed it⚽️⚽️ COYWM
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