Mag3.14 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I can't remember the last time I felt this sick after a match. Now drinking Leffe in the Five Swans in the hope it will numb the pain. For the first time this season I'm seriously worried Must be bad if you are drinking Leffe Leffe is Nectar my friend. Would greatly wash down the s*** sandwich I've had to devour for the last 90 minutes. http://esther.barquet.eresmas.net/COLECCION/Holanda/Ace%20Federation%20Lager.jpg Ahhh fed ace, cut my teeth on this - 3 cans for a £1. Memories Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 People saying Anita isn't neat with the ball can go f*** themselves. Just call me out directly if you have to If you can't see that Anita is all about his athleticism coupled with an average level of footballing ability you are blind. I must be blind. Fucking hell! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't really feel like saying anything nice about anyone, but Anita is a tidy technical player, he would be good in the right team and under the right coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 People saying Anita isn't neat with the ball can go fuck themselves. Just call me out directly if you have to If you can't see that Anita is all about his athleticism coupled with an average level of footballing ability you are blind. That's not to say that he's a bad player, I'm just saying his has his limitations. He'd make a good box to box but he's never going to be a playmaker. What a fucking moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gutted by the performance and effort today, ref didn't help but that doesn't change a poor performance from us. Realistically though we were playing 5th placed who were pretty much playing their strongest team. We need big players in during the window to lift us, whether that will happen or not I'm not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Eventually, we play to our strengths and play it long, and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. It might be ugly, but in the absence of our more skilful players we don't have much choice. We've got skill, flair and close-control in the squad. Really? In the midfield and attack, I'd say we have three players that I'd call skilful - Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye. Four if you count Sammy, who's a bit raw. The rest all struggle to keep and use the ball when deprived of time and space. In the absence of two of those players, the balance isn't right. Anita struggles to keep or use the ball when deprived of time?, really? He's not the worst we've got, but he's not what you'd call a skilful player and he should be in the anchor role. He's not a flair player no, but he's very neat on the ball, very good first touch and makes the right decisions with his passing to retain possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Eventually, we play to our strengths and play it long, and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. It might be ugly, but in the absence of our more skilful players we don't have much choice. We've got skill, flair and close-control in the squad. Really? In the midfield and attack, I'd say we have three players that I'd call skilful - Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye. Four if you count Sammy, who's a bit raw. The rest all struggle to keep and use the ball when deprived of time and space. In the absence of two of those players, the balance isn't right. Anita struggles to keep or use the ball when deprived of time?, really? Anita isn't that neat on the ball, in truth he probably isn't that much better than Tiote... who does have it in him to play like an actual footballer, somewhere inside. How many times did he lose the ball today? Is that the definition of a skilful player? Part of the problem with the midfield was that we were spending so much time fighting to keep the ball by playing it sideways and backwards when under the least bit of pressure. Marveaux was the only one comfortable in possession who could lift his head up, take his time and play the ball into the feet of player further forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 People saying Anita isn't neat with the ball can go f*** themselves. Just call me out directly if you have to If you can't see that Anita is all about his athleticism coupled with an average level of footballing ability you are blind. I must be blind. Fucking hell! I'm not saying he's a bad player, I'm saying he has limitations. He'd make a good box-to-box midfielder, but he'll never be a playmaker. He wasn't particularly useful with the ball today either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Eventually, we play to our strengths and play it long, and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. It might be ugly, but in the absence of our more skilful players we don't have much choice. We've got skill, flair and close-control in the squad. Really? In the midfield and attack, I'd say we have three players that I'd call skilful - Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye. Four if you count Sammy, who's a bit raw. The rest all struggle to keep and use the ball when deprived of time and space. In the absence of two of those players, the balance isn't right. Anita struggles to keep or use the ball when deprived of time?, really? He's not the worst we've got, but he's not what you'd call a skilful player and he should be in the anchor role. Really don't know how anyone can say he should be limited to such a role. He's the closest thing we've got to a box-to-boxer; i'd have him deep as a starting position but not completely restricted. He keeps the ball better than anyone else in the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I agree with Ikon. Anitas problem sometimes is he gets caught out on the ball but that's due to the difference in speed of the game. Will take him time to adapt and he is still playing decently moving around a lot. During all this crap we have at least seen 3 players grow into better players in midfield, Marv, Bigi and Anita have all proven they are players who can play at this level to a certain extent. Tiote has been the biggest disappointment this season this far. Can't wait for him to go to the ACON and get his head back on track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Eventually, we play to our strengths and play it long, and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. It might be ugly, but in the absence of our more skilful players we don't have much choice. We've got skill, flair and close-control in the squad. Really? In the midfield and attack, I'd say we have three players that I'd call skilful - Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye. Four if you count Sammy, who's a bit raw. The rest all struggle to keep and use the ball when deprived of time and space. In the absence of two of those players, the balance isn't right. Anita struggles to keep or use the ball when deprived of time?, really? Anita isn't that neat on the ball, in truth he probably isn't that much better than Tiote... who does have it in him to play like an actual footballer, somewhere inside. How many times did he lose the ball today? Is that the definition of a skilful player? Part of the problem with the midfield was that we were spending so much time fighting to keep the ball by playing it sideways and backwards when under the least bit of pressure. Marveaux was the only one comfortable in possession who could lift his head up, take his time and play the ball into the feet of player further forward. Nobody is mentioning skill other than you for some absurd reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well that was depressing...again. Interested to see the team v Brighton, I honestly couldn't give a fuck if we go out I'm far too worried about the league. I would say don't risk ANY of the first team that's going to face Norwich, but it doesn't even matter considering how piss poor we are at the min anyway. Still starting shola after all these years man ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I can't remember the last time I felt this sick after a match. Now drinking Leffe in the Five Swans in the hope it will numb the pain. For the first time this season I'm seriously worried Must be bad if you are drinking Leffe Leffe is Nectar my friend. Would greatly wash down the s*** sandwich I've had to devour for the last 90 minutes. http://esther.barquet.eresmas.net/COLECCION/Holanda/Ace%20Federation%20Lager.jpg 3.4% dogs p*ss, not a beer at all. Like I was super serial Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just back in from the game. We started brightly, but as soon as Everton equalized there was only going to be one winner. You could see any belief drain out of the players. A lack of leadership (on and off the park), totally lost our shape again towards the end. Pardew has to turn this around quickly - it's simply not good enough, but I will say that he is working with his hands tied behind his back (by Ashley) How long will this awful run go on for, before something is done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 With Anita and Marv im never worried about them losing the ball easily, the two in the team i trust the most when it comes to keep the ball in possession, without doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Are we just not fit or is it the lack of options from the bench? Everton played 24 hrs after us but were full of running at the end whereas we looked shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Sky haven't even shown interviews with Moyes or Pardew yet, what's the deal with that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just back in from the game. We started brightly, but as soon as Everton equalized there was only going to be one winner. You could see any belief drain out of the players. A lack of leadership (on and off the park), totally lost our shape again towards the end. Pardew has to turn this around quickly - it's simply not good enough, but I will say that he is working with his hands tied behind his back (by Ashley) How long will this awful run go on for, before something is done? People have been saying "Pardew has to turn this around quickly" all season, we are now half way through and on 20 pts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest strongbow69 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Isnt this the same tactical failure we,ve had in most games this season? go in front , sit back 10 behind the ball . Equaliser, try harder, go behind, lose all shape try and attack and feck it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Are we just not fit or is it the lack of options from the bench? Everton played 24 hrs after us but were full of running at the end whereas we looked shot Exactly, what is going on with our squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Eventually, we play to our strengths and play it long, and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. It might be ugly, but in the absence of our more skilful players we don't have much choice. We've got skill, flair and close-control in the squad. Really? In the midfield and attack, I'd say we have three players that I'd call skilful - Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye. Four if you count Sammy, who's a bit raw. The rest all struggle to keep and use the ball when deprived of time and space. In the absence of two of those players, the balance isn't right. Anita struggles to keep or use the ball when deprived of time?, really? Anita isn't that neat on the ball, in truth he probably isn't that much better than Tiote... who does have it in him to play like an actual footballer, somewhere inside. How many times did he lose the ball today? Is that the definition of a skilful player? Part of the problem with the midfield was that we were spending so much time fighting to keep the ball by playing it sideways and backwards when under the least bit of pressure. Marveaux was the only one comfortable in possession who could lift his head up, take his time and play the ball into the feet of player further forward. Well there's no real definition of skillfull player, but I wasn't referring to that. I just questioned the suggestion that everyone outside of Marveaux, Ben Arfa and Cabaye struggle to keep/use the ball when deprived of time and space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Also well done to Everton for doing the impossible and coming from behind to win a game of football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Watching us makes me want to smash things. For all that's bad when we're on the ball, we're SO unorganised when we've just lost possession, our players have no idea what to do or where to position themselves to counter the threat of the opposition breaking when our attack breaks down or a set piece gets cleared. This was highlighted the most tonight when whenever they lumped it clear, they picked the ball up EVERY. SINGLE. FUCKING. TIME. I'm actually starting to develop a tick over it. I don't care how many injuries we have, Pardew seemingly cannot organise them into a certain shape or cohesive unit, which means every time we lose possession, we never win it back again until deep into our own half after the opposition have fucking waltzed up to our defensive third. He is solely responsible for that and we're hemorrhaging goals and points because of it. The ref was fucking shit as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well that was depressing...again. Interested to see the team v Brighton, I honestly couldn't give a fuck if we go out I'm far too worried about the league. I would say don't risk ANY of the first team that's going to face Norwich, but it doesn't even matter considering how piss poor we are at the min anyway. Still starting shola after all these years man ffs Aye. It's this that has pissed me off most tonight. Cult hero/mackem slayer jokes aside, he's never been good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Unsurprisingly the team with a plan, cohesive tactics and more energy and desire beat the one who didn't have these things. Pretty dire that, second half was truly shit. Everton were impressive though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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