Rob

most important game of the season, and i have to listen to fat mick's commentary 

Can't underestimate how much I hated the 4-3-3 formation tonight.

 

So many round pegs in square holes the players really struggled in the system with the lack of width, movement and options when in possession we had to fire so many long awful aimless high balls giving away possession time and time again it was like Allardyce had returned to pick the team for the night.

 

With the return of Keegan I thought at least he would pick a consistent 4-4-2 system, players would finally get there chance to play in there best positions and be given a consistent and fair run in the team with us then starting to create some strong partnerships in the side something thats vital for any good side but most of all get the players would get there chance to go and play some form of enjoyable good football all something that could never of happened in a Allarydice regime.

 

If we are actually going to win the vital 5 games for us to stay up then Keegan needs to return his philosophies that made him successful not that disgusting form of football we saw tonight. 

 

 

With Milner out and Damien Duff being exposed as an impostor in Premier League football, we didn't have the players necessary to play the 4-4-2 effectively tonight though.

 

This is Allardyce's squad at the end of the day, and Keegan has to put out the best team he can now if we're going to avoid relegation. Sure the system wasn't perfect tonight but it was an eternity better than the psychopathically defensive, negative teams we've been sending out in away games this season under Allardyce. We were actually set up to have a bit of a go and while it wasn't ideally balanced, we did OK at a very difficult place to go.

 

When Keegan can build his own team, you'll see a lot more width. That you can be assured of.

 

will it matter when we're playing stoke?

 

OK, so what do you suggest then?

 

Other than the plan of passing the ball competantly, of course.

 

jesus! if they passed it better, they might find the route to goal?

 

"Alright lads, the problem has been that the last few games we haven't passed the ball very well. So the gameplan today is to pass the ball better, OK?"

 

Problem sorted.

 

might help like... just a suggestion

 

 

What a waste of 13 minutes that was.

passing the ball to your team mate is stupid though.. right?

Can't underestimate how much I hated the 4-3-3 formation tonight.

 

So many round pegs in square holes the players really struggled in the system with the lack of width, movement and options when in possession we had to fire so many long awful aimless high balls giving away possession time and time again it was like Allardyce had returned to pick the team for the night.

 

With the return of Keegan I thought at least he would pick a consistent 4-4-2 system, players would finally get there chance to play in there best positions and be given a consistent and fair run in the team with us then starting to create some strong partnerships in the side something thats vital for any good side but most of all get the players would get there chance to go and play some form of enjoyable good football all something that could never of happened in a Allarydice regime.

 

If we are actually going to win the vital 5 games for us to stay up then Keegan needs to return his philosophies that made him successful not that disgusting form of football we saw tonight. 

 

 

With Milner out and Damien Duff being exposed as an impostor in Premier League football, we didn't have the players necessary to play the 4-4-2 effectively tonight though.

 

This is Allardyce's squad at the end of the day, and Keegan has to put out the best team he can now if we're going to avoid relegation. Sure the system wasn't perfect tonight but it was an eternity better than the psychopathically defensive, negative teams we've been sending out in away games this season under Allardyce. We were actually set up to have a bit of a go and while it wasn't ideally balanced, we did OK at a very difficult place to go.

 

When Keegan can build his own team, you'll see a lot more width. That you can be assured of.

 

will it matter when we're playing stoke?

 

OK, so what do you suggest then?

 

Other than the plan of passing the ball competantly, of course.

 

jesus! if they passed it better, they might find the route to goal?

 

"Alright lads, the problem has been that the last few games we haven't passed the ball very well. So the gameplan today is to pass the ball better, OK?"

 

Problem sorted.

might help like... just a suggestion

we have right wing consistencey anyway

im sorry but we were s***

 

Yes, perhaps you're failing to take into account the fact that we are, in general, quite s***.

 

What are you expecting from this lot of players?

 

im expecting them to pick a pass.... and deliver it ... competantly

 

Come on man. Players confidence is shot to s***.

One step at a time. We got a point and move on to Fulham. Get 3 at home to them on Saturday and we will begin to see the players basic technical ability getting back to normal standards

I dont want to make excuses for them because I get frustrated at the lack of basic skill as much as anyone, but the lack of confidence has to be taken into consideration. Also coupled with a huge fear factor tonight - dont under-estimate the pressure on them out there tonight

 

 

that dont matter anymore... big fuckin' hairy balls does... nowt less.... this team aint got f*** all like that

 

Eh ?

wot i mean is i dont think we can pull it off

Can't underestimate how much I hated the 4-3-3 formation tonight.

 

So many round pegs in square holes the players really struggled in the system with the lack of width, movement and options when in possession we had to fire so many long awful aimless high balls giving away possession time and time again it was like Allardyce had returned to pick the team for the night.

 

With the return of Keegan I thought at least he would pick a consistent 4-4-2 system, players would finally get there chance to play in there best positions and be given a consistent and fair run in the team with us then starting to create some strong partnerships in the side something thats vital for any good side but most of all get the players would get there chance to go and play some form of enjoyable good football all something that could never of happened in a Allarydice regime.

 

If we are actually going to win the vital 5 games for us to stay up then Keegan needs to return his philosophies that made him successful not that disgusting form of football we saw tonight. 

 

 

With Milner out and Damien Duff being exposed as an impostor in Premier League football, we didn't have the players necessary to play the 4-4-2 effectively tonight though.

 

This is Allardyce's squad at the end of the day, and Keegan has to put out the best team he can now if we're going to avoid relegation. Sure the system wasn't perfect tonight but it was an eternity better than the psychopathically defensive, negative teams we've been sending out in away games this season under Allardyce. We were actually set up to have a bit of a go and while it wasn't ideally balanced, we did OK at a very difficult place to go.

 

When Keegan can build his own team, you'll see a lot more width. That you can be assured of.

 

will it matter when we're playing stoke?

 

OK, so what do you suggest then?

 

Other than the plan of passing the ball competantly, of course.

jesus! if they passed it better, they might find the route to goal?

im sorry but we were s***

 

Yes, perhaps you're failing to take into account the fact that we are, in general, quite s***.

 

What are you expecting from this lot of players?

 

im expecting them to pick a pass.... and deliver it ... competantly

 

Come on man. Players confidence is shot to s***.

One step at a time. We got a point and move on to Fulham. Get 3 at home to them on Saturday and we will begin to see the players basic technical ability getting back to normal standards

I dont want to make excuses for them because I get frustrated at the lack of basic skill as much as anyone, but the lack of confidence has to be taken into consideration. Also coupled with a huge fear factor tonight - dont under-estimate the pressure on them out there tonight

 

that dont matter anymore... big fuckin' hairy balls does... nowt less.... this team aint got fuck all like that

Can't underestimate how much I hated the 4-3-3 formation tonight.

 

So many round pegs in square holes the players really struggled in the system with the lack of width, movement and options when in possession we had to fire so many long awful aimless high balls giving away possession time and time again it was like Allardyce had returned to pick the team for the night.

 

With the return of Keegan I thought at least he would pick a consistent 4-4-2 system, players would finally get there chance to play in there best positions and be given a consistent and fair run in the team with us then starting to create some strong partnerships in the side something thats vital for any good side but most of all get the players would get there chance to go and play some form of enjoyable good football all something that could never of happened in a Allarydice regime.

 

If we are actually going to win the vital 5 games for us to stay up then Keegan needs to return his philosophies that made him successful not that disgusting form of football we saw tonight. 

 

 

With Milner out and Damien Duff being exposed as an impostor in Premier League football, we didn't have the players necessary to play the 4-4-2 effectively tonight though.

 

This is Allardyce's squad at the end of the day, and Keegan has to put out the best team he can now if we're going to avoid relegation. Sure the system wasn't perfect tonight but it was an eternity better than the psychopathically defensive, negative teams we've been sending out in away games this season under Allardyce. We were actually set up to have a bit of a go and while it wasn't ideally balanced, we did OK at a very difficult place to go.

 

When Keegan can build his own team, you'll see a lot more width. That you can be assured of.

will it matter when we're playing stoke?

im sorry but we were s***

 

Yes, perhaps you're failing to take into account the fact that we are, in general, quite s***.

 

What are you expecting from this lot of players?

im expecting them to pick a pass.... and deliver it ... competantly

only is and ever was interested in engerrrland.

im sorry but we were shit

ok i agree when in the tackle he was ok... his crosses, corners freekicks was first man rubbish

are u blind? every cross was first man.. crap... every pass was to their player... rubbish

er why isnt anyone commenting on geremi... he was absolute shite... martinss? coming off (our best threat!!) somit wrong

if its 4-3-3 isnt that pretty much the token team allardyce would have played if they had all been fit or not in jail? Butt, Barton, Geremi. I really hope Martins is playing behind the front two and not on the wing.

im sure when he's played right of a 3 he was shit... didnt know what he was doing

Nervous sounding Steve Harper on Setanta

 

i mentioned tht earlier when he was on radio newcastle... f*** sake

 

 

why f*** sake?

doesnt inspire confidence when the keeper's bricking it!

these muppets should listen to big al on radio newcastle .. get a bit more inspiration

 

Why?

 

Maybe Smith will get on his bike.

Nervous sounding Steve Harper on Setanta

i mentioned tht earlier when he was on radio newcastle... fuck sake

these muppets should listen to big al on radio newcastle .. get a bit more inspiration

 

Why?

just listenng to his story on his bike ride... determination etc.. just everything like the members of this team has been lacking

these muppets should listen to big al on radio newcastle .. get a bit more inspiration

for this to work joy barton will have to play well, creativity wise

havent they played in a 3 upfront b4 under allardyce?

i assume butt would provide more cover for the defence  <chuckle>

just smith not playing is a blessing

geremi barton butt apparently