Cronky Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I like Bassong and I'd keep him in. He's raw but he's quick and he has a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 he's got everything physically does Bassong and looks a very astute reader of the game for a young lad. Very cynical and no-nonsense, like him a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think this performance shows how the weak link really is the midfield, which is what alot of us on here have been saying for a while now. Our defence played brilliantly today with constant pressure. A midfield with some actual ball retention in it would ease so much pressure and help create more goals at the other end. I continue to be impressed with Coloccini & Bassong. Enrique didn't have a bad game at all either. Agree with this - the midfield are very poor at retaining the ball which brings extra pressure on to the defence. We got away with it today, but when only ONE defender has an off-day, you lose games unless the midfield keep the ball better that ours does. Backs to the wall stuff, but got a point which was deserved for the spirit and determination of the defence - unfortunately, it wasn't a point that would have removed some pressure because most of the teams around us also picked up points ; Hull have proved that they are probably going to stay just out of the relegation scramble, Stoke continue to pick up crucial points at home, and Fulham did as well as NUFC at Liverpool. The game at Boro is even more crucial now, and the club cannot afford to lose this if we are to retain reasonable hope of avoiding relegation ; also, home wins MUST start coming more regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think this performance shows how the weak link really is the midfield, which is what alot of us on here have been saying for a while now. Our defence played brilliantly today with constant pressure. A midfield with some actual ball retention in it would ease so much pressure and help create more goals at the other end. I continue to be impressed with Coloccini & Bassong. Enrique didn't have a bad game at all either. I couldn't agree with this more. Let's hope that Ashley and Wise were watching the game and decide to invest some money in the club in January. At the very least, they should spend the money they received for Milner. I got frustrated with some of Enrique's passing, but it would help if the midfielders tried to get into space to receive the ball. I would like to see two new central midfielders come January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 he's got everything physically does Bassong and looks a very astute reader of the game for a young lad. Very cynical and no-nonsense, like him a lot. I agree to be honest I really like him. Sadly his astute purchase won't be recognised by the media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think this performance shows how the weak link really is the midfield, which is what alot of us on here have been saying for a while now. Our defence played brilliantly today with constant pressure. A midfield with some actual ball retention in it would ease so much pressure and help create more goals at the other end. I continue to be impressed with Coloccini & Bassong. Enrique didn't have a bad game at all either. I couldn't agree with this more. Let's hope that Ashley and Wise were watching the game and decide to invest some money in the club in January. At the very least, they should spend the money they received for Milner. I got frustrated with some of Enrique's passing, but it would help if the midfielders tried to get into space to receive the ball. I would like to see two new central midfielders come January. the problem with Enrique is, he's doing it because Joe's probably told him to hoof it up, because when he was playing under Keegan he wasn't doing that he'd usually pass it to Barton when he was playing or Butt, I just think he's doing that with Joe's blessing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 thought it was a close call between bassong and guthrie for mom. the latter had an excellent second half, despite that its easy to see two quality cm players completely changing the side. if we had of given them butt and guthrie in return of deco and lampard we could have seen a different game. two cm are a bigger priority than cb or lb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovineblue Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 thought it was a close call between bassong and guthrie for mom. the latter had an excellent second half, despite that its easy to see two quality cm players completely changing the side. if we had of given them butt and guthrie in return of deco and lampard we could have seen a different game. two cm are a bigger priority than cb or lb. Do you think they would go for that? Sounds like a fair swap to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Shearer not asked about the managerial situation... very interesting if you ask me. I thought the same too. And he kept saying "we" He wants the job if you ask me and is waiting like we all are for the club to be sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Did anybody else see Tony Jimenez sitting next wise at the match? Interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Did anybody else see Tony Jimenez sitting next wise at the match? Interesting yeah, camera man cut him out of the picture a bit.. well done they were probably in the Chelsea boxes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 They can sit on Romans lap if they keep finding us the players they have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timmy boy Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mighty Toon Army Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. It was cracking. The newer songs are finally starting to catch on now which certainly improves our piss poor songbook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. It was cracking. The newer songs are finally starting to catch on now which certainly improves our piss poor songbook. Newer songs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mighty Toon Army Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Gutierrez song Don't wanna go home This club is my club A fair few old skool chants got a decent airing as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Anyone else thought about what the score was and had to pinch themselves? It doesnt feel quite as remarkable as it should I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Anyone else thought about what the score was and had to pinch themselves? It doesnt feel quite as remarkable as it should I think I'd say it's not as remarkable, because when you look at the players, and how we went about drawing at Old Trafford & Goodison Park, we're capable of going to these places and getting a result. Given, Beye, Coloccini, Gutierrez, Owen & Martins wouldn't look out of place in a top-six side, and when you add to that very good performances on the day from Bassong & Guthrie, then we should be looking to get a result at these places and not be overawed. If we could just cut out some of the sh*tty home performances (Hull, Blackburn, Wigan already this season), then I still don't see any reason why we can't at least push for a top 8-10 spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Agreed, Nut. I reckon the lack of excitement is also to do with the fact people know deep down that we'll probably still go and lose at Boro, such is our season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I thought Bassong was IMMENSE. I've been pro-Taylor but Bassong and Colo made for a very nice pairing. Granted the plan was defensive and perhaps that forced the back line to concentrate much more because outside of a couple of Beye head farts in the first half the back line was soooo much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. Yeah the support from only 1500 was very good throughout. Towrads the end there was a raucous "SHIT GROUND! SHIT FANS!" followed by "40,000 Muppets" to which the home fans just gawped and offered no reply. Comical as well, how long it took the home fans to realised Joe Cole's goal had been disallowed. A good ten seconds of celebrating before the meek sit down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Gutierrez song Don't wanna go home This club is my club A fair few old skool chants got a decent airing as well. Well it's about time.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. Yeah the support from only 1500 was very good throughout. Towrads the end there was a raucous "s*** GROUND! s*** FANS!" followed by "40,000 Muppets" to which the home fans just gawped and offered no reply. Comical as well, how long it took the home fans to realised Joe Cole's goal had been disallowed. A good ten seconds of celebrating before the meek sit down. Your text had me in stitches, but in a rather confused fashion. I wasn't expecting it at all..."that's pride for you motherfuckers" Great stuff! No doubt we will hear all about it against Stoke... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A new entry in my top 5 away trips of all time. A quality good time in London from start to finish. From the stream it sounded like the away end was in fine voice throughout. Yeah the support from only 1500 was very good throughout. Towrads the end there was a raucous "s*** GROUND! s*** FANS!" followed by "40,000 Muppets" to which the home fans just gawped and offered no reply. Comical as well, how long it took the home fans to realised Joe Cole's goal had been disallowed. A good ten seconds of celebrating before the meek sit down. Your text had me in stitches, but in a rather confused fashion. I wasn't expecting it at all..."that's pride for you motherfuckers" Great stuff! No doubt we will hear all about it against Stoke... Haha. I blame the pre match pints. I though we were going to win the league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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