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Post by OohMac on Dec 23, 2023 23:16:19 GMT
Whites 63'..... we were not good for 45mins!!!! We were bloody awful from the 3rd goal. Not only that, but if Evatt drops Forrester after his brilliant performance to bring back Santos he should be sacked Evatt will see it as we let them in the game because Santos wasn't there. Managers son syndrome. Really think we are really lacking that Steady the ship leader. Big Sam always knew the importance of an experienced head. He did.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 24, 2023 13:56:24 GMT
I mentioned about our soft underbelly Orient’s second goal, from our goal kick up field, headed back by one of theirs and 4 passes later, it’s in our net (actually a very well taken goal I have to say) but all goals come from mistakes, our being that we are jelly down the middle
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Post by chip on Dec 24, 2023 18:04:11 GMT
I watched Pratley when he came on and he's the kind of player we need he was marshaling his team it's a pity he still doesn't play for us. I can't believe that Ian said that we missed Santos as he's our best centre-back I give up I thought Forrester was brilliant Saturday but as long as Santos is fit Forrester will warm the bench which I think is a waste but that's only my opinion. COYWM
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Post by OohMac on Dec 24, 2023 18:28:14 GMT
Managers Question Time.
Q. Ian, what are your views on the troubles in the middle east.
A. Listen everyone knows what I think about Rico. He's the best centre back in this league, possibly the best centre back that's ever played. Sure he will make the odd mistake but he's a natural leader and he will bounce back.
Q. Thanks Ian, finally what's a typical Christmas like in the Evatt household?
A. Well we can only play the way we do because of Rico at the back. We can afford to take risks because we know he has that ability to get back and stop all attacks. Hes the best in this league.
Q. Thank you any messages for the supporters?
A. I've said how good Rico is and how important he is. We will have to fend off the offers in January but that's to be expected.
Q. Well that's wrapped it up nicely. Will let you get on with your celebrations. What are your plans tonight?
A. Rico is the type of character that doesn't need telling. He knows himself. He sets the bar high and he rarely drops below that. Its a shock to us all when he does but we know more often than not he will be there leading by example.
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Post by realtrottersforever on Dec 24, 2023 22:44:41 GMT
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 25, 2023 17:23:25 GMT
I personally don’t give Orient any credit for playing better after the break. I don’t think that it was they who upped their game as much as us that dropped it. Yes they pressed higher up the pitch but we were just so slow playing out. Toal has caught the Santos disease of holding onto the ball instead of looking to move it on quickly. That just gives the opposition the momentum and leads to us panicking and hoofing the ball anywhere. I also blame Sheehan for this because instead of turning and running forward he turns back and then we’re on the retreat again. There is no out ball at all. Our dreadful passing led to both their goals albeit the second being a stunning shot, exactly because of this indecision. Orient aren’t the first team to press high and we need to ensure that we can deal with it. We also seem to have a distinct aversion to running forward with the ball instead of always looking to pass it. Numerous times, especially with Toal and Jones, we had 10 to 20 yards of free ground to run into to move us forward where we just chose to stand and look to hoof it forward as the Orient forwards closed us down. Seeing Evatt’s obvious frustration it seems that he too was looking for us to move the ball out. I just don’t know if a leader type on the field would help the way we play but it couldn’t hurt. I’ve said many times that I just don’t see Rico as a captain, nor Jones either for that matter. The next 3 games are critical, all winnable but only if we stop this faffing about and get the ball moving quickly.
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 25, 2023 17:24:13 GMT
Merry Christmas to all the regulars & all other readers of the forum. Have a Ding Dong Do Merrily on High !! Likewise, Merry Christmas everybody. 🎄🥳☃️🍷
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