Guest axel Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Mackie looks like a rabbit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Was on target wasn't it? It wasn't clear cut by any means. Not sure it was criticism worthy is my point. Was certainly impressed at how easily he lifted it into the box and on target with his weaker foot. Made you wish his crossing was always that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Was on target wasn't it? It wasn't clear cut by any means. Not sure it was criticism worthy is my point. Was certainly impressed at how easily he lifted it into the box and on target with his weaker foot. Made you wish his crossing was always that good. It was a good effort like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 A lot of players get called fat, without actually being fat. Paddy Kenny is fat as fuck. He's a disgrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Never hindered this chap like... http://www.premierleagueheroes.co.uk/communities/2/004/008/595/722/images/4552286964.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 They could have had three straight reds on another day. Very lucky to still be 11 players in the end IMO. Shit game, but not once did I feel that our lead was threatened. Thank fuck he kept Bothroyd on, what a truly shit striker he is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Have to say their fans were good, the Atmosphere was pretty bad but I'm putting that down to the freezing weather and our rather average performance. Their fans were chanting "is this a library?" or something to that extent and they guy next to me turned and shouted "at least its a library that won't get fucking relegated" Never heard a peep from the Gallowgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Krul 7 Simpson 6 Williamson 7 Coloccini 8 Santon 8 Raylor 7 Cabaye n/a Guthrie 8 Jonas 6.5 Best 7.5 Shola 6 Ben Arfa 7 Perch 6 Gosling 6 Cant fault these tbh. Agree with Semtex too with his point after this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Have to say their fans were good, the Atmosphere was pretty bad but I'm putting that down to the freezing weather and our rather average performance. Their fans were chanting "is this a library?" or something to that extent and they guy next to me turned and shouted "at least its a library that won't get fucking relegated" Never heard a peep from the Gallowgate. Same. Atmosphere was pretty flat, usually is on early kick-off's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Have to say their fans were good, the Atmosphere was pretty bad but I'm putting that down to the freezing weather and our rather average performance. Their fans were chanting "is this a library?" or something to that extent and they guy next to me turned and shouted "at least its a library that won't get f***ing relegated" Never heard a peep from the Gallowgate. Atmosphere was bitterly disappointing when I had the commentating disabled. What happened to our singing? Sure it wasn't this muted last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 As others have said, we looked better after Ben Arfa came on, partly because of his ability on the ball, but also because the shape of the team looked much more fluid, with Jonas and Guthrie roaming around. Hopefully it will have encouraged Pardew not to stick so rigidly to that 4-4-2 straitjacket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Why is the date format in US style in the thread title? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'll get slagged for this but based on our performances this season god knows how we are 6th. It probably says a lot about the average quality of the Premier League this season and while I won't complain about being 6th, we could be doing arguably even better if we were to perform that bit better in games. Our tactics and team selections are often all wrong. We are fortunate that we have extremely good players in key positions who can contribute whatever the weather if you like and that we have this seemingly fantastic team spirit because based on several performances this season, we'd be screwed without them. We were as poor as QPR today if not moreso despite being 7th in the table, with better players and being at home. We are due a f*** up or two if we do not drastically change the way we play and start putting out a better XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 As others have said, we looked better after Ben Arfa came on, partly because of his ability on the ball, but also because the shape of the team looked much more fluid, with Jonas and Guthrie roaming around. Hopefully it will have encouraged Pardew not to stick so rigidly to that 4-4-2 straitjacket. We were utterly static first 20 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 "This game is being beamed to millions around the world, let's make some noise, for Pardew's boys..!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'll get slagged for this but based on our performances this season god knows how we are 6th. It probably says a lot about the average quality of the Premier League this season and while I won't complain about being 6th, we could be doing arguably even better if we were to perform that bit better in games. Our tactics and team selections are often all wrong. We are fortunate that we have extremely good players in key positions who can contribute whatever the weather if you like and that we have this seemingly fantastic team spirit because based on several performances this season, we'd be screwed without them. We were as poor as QPR today if not moreso despite being 7th in the table, with better players and being at home. We are due a f*** up or two if we do not drastically change the way we play and start putting out a better XI. Utter shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Have to say their fans were good, the Atmosphere was pretty bad but I'm putting that down to the freezing weather and our rather average performance. Their fans were chanting "is this a library?" or something to that extent and they guy next to me turned and shouted "at least its a library that won't get f***ing relegated" Never heard a peep from the Gallowgate. Atmosphere was bitterly disappointing when I had the commentating disabled. What happened to our singing? Sure it wasn't this muted last season. I was talking about the QPR fans, didn't hear any noise from them today. I agree, apart from pockets, our atmosphere was wank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The shape of the team today was baffling. At times we had Jonas and HBA on the right for huge chunks, Best on the left. Jonas wandering around, Colo ending up on the right. It was awful to watch. A win's a win i suppose. Total football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Our strong defence has meant that we haven't f***ed up mostly. We have looked poorer than our position implies, and then we've looked great at others, evens out to where you are. Don't believe position ever particulaly lies, except if you've got there playing like Stoke, which we haven't. When you look at our first choice team, we're where we deserve to be, great defence, great midfield players and Ba, whom has been unplayable for so much of season. We are short in areas but we've put our faith in young players generally and positive attacking footy and it's paid off. I suspect we will struggle before season is out, but I'm pretty positive about our team, it's young, it's going to get better if our transfers policy keeps it up and we keep hold of essentials. Only problem is convincing Pardew to play Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sounded like a shit game, is that about right? Grinding out a 1-0. Hard time to play QPR, but at least they are out of the way, they'll be even stronger in two weeks time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'll get slagged for this but based on our performances this season god knows how we are 6th. It probably says a lot about the average quality of the Premier League this season and while I won't complain about being 6th, we could be doing arguably even better if we were to perform that bit better in games. Our tactics and team selections are often all wrong. We are fortunate that we have extremely good players in key positions who can contribute whatever the weather if you like and that we have this seemingly fantastic team spirit because based on several performances this season, we'd be screwed without them. We were as poor as QPR today if not moreso despite being 7th in the table, with better players and being at home. We are due a f*** up or two if we do not drastically change the way we play and start putting out a better XI. I honestly think HTT is my brother from another mother at times like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I strangely enjoy wins like these, especially when we're lacking Tiote/Ba/Cabaye. Nice to grind out a result at times, three points from this is very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Shola 6 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought Shola was OK. Not good by any means, but he did the target man s*** well, and that's something I don't often rate him for, given he should win so much more in the air with his height. I thought the ball stuck to him well, and he got rid of the ball to one of the attacking midfielders. He still failed miserably when he tried to do anything on the ball, and didn't chase anyone down, so he's definitely no higher than a 6, but I don't agree with the 3s etc. He became very lazy towards the end of the game but I think he was just generally exhausted an we didn't have any fit strikers on the bench. Decent shift aside from that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 We are quite solid defensively, and could keep a good shape which keeps teams from openly breaking us down...however 1/3 of this comes from Colo's Individual composure and reading of the game therefore its important we have him here for at least another 2 seasons. Pardew has worked out a good defensive unit that has players covering one another but on the attacking side, he is still an average or slightly below average Premiership Manager which has some good individual players winning games for him. Attacking wise he has not impress me at all, the team just isnt fluid enough in the last third in open play, lots to be improved on that front. Hopeful there is space for Pardew to learn and improve the attacking style of the team rather than his static 4-4-2 system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Krul 6.5 - coped fine Simpson 6 - okay Williamson 7 - did well Coloccini 7.5 - read Williamson Santon 7 - impressive on the ball R.Taylor 7 - good game Cabaye, hard to really say Guthrie 8 - shaky start but controlled the game after the early exchanges Gutierrez 6 - maybe a tad unlucky at times Shola 5 - did alright in fits and starts but largely dreadful Best 7 - nice goal Subs: Ben Arfa 7 - encouraging performance Perch 6 - fine Gosling 6 - ditto That was a pretty god awful game but we got three points and I'm not really arsed about much else at the moment. Best's goal was the one real moment of quality, and he was long overdue a goal too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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