hakka Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Weird how our players looked faster, sharper and stronger. Usually Colback and Anita get made to look like small children, but it really felt like all our players had a stronger core along with the conviction in their performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 We looked much better defensively, and I think that's the Rafa effect. Naturally I'm pleased with the point. We're still hanging in there. I just get so frustrated with our lack of technical ability. We waste so many opportunities to launch attacks. The lack of technical ability you are on about was down to winning the 1st ball most of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Have to beat Liverpool now, only positive is they will surely play full strength against Everton tomorrow, and hopefully rest players on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Can't believe how the game ended. I was just ready and waiting for their goal, but it was us that looked more likely to get something. The fact that we're disappointed with not winning tells you everything about the performance. I thought everyone except maybe Perez played their part and we got what we deserved. I'm tempted to say that we should have won considering their offside goal, but I was also really surprised they didn't get that penalty shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Good result. Firmly believe that if Rafa had been brought in after the Chelsea game with 3 weeks before Stoke and Bournemouth, we'd be as good as safe by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 We looked much better defensively, and I think that's the Rafa effect. Naturally I'm pleased with the point. We're still hanging in there. I just get so frustrated with our lack of technical ability. We waste so many opportunities to launch attacks. I'd say it's also the no Colo and Taylor effect tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Rafa v Kopp we doing this the hard way, 4 points from scouser and city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Can't believe how the game ended. I was just ready and waiting for their goal, but it was us that looked more likely to get something. The fact that we're disappointed with not winning tells you everything about the performance. I thought everyone except maybe Perez played their part and we got what we deserved. I'm tempted to say that we should have won considering their offside goal, but I was also really surprised they didn't get that penalty shout. Yeah... I wouldn't say it 'evened out' because the first goal was absolutely crucial in what was destined to be a very tight game; but we were fortunate not to concede that penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So impressed by our central defenders. The whole back four really shut them out. It's another clean sheet really. Their goal should never have stood. What impressed me was the organisation in the back line. Inch perfect positioning for the most part and Lascelles continues to impress. Dummett the unsung hero at left back even if he can't cross a ball for shit and Anita the unexpected 'pretty good' right back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Absolute banter from Andros. Cross Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 We looked much better defensively, and I think that's the Rafa effect. Naturally I'm pleased with the point. We're still hanging in there. I just get so frustrated with our lack of technical ability. We waste so many opportunities to launch attacks. I'd say it's also the no Colo and Taylor effect tbh. Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Tiote was MOTM by a mile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Weird how our players looked faster, sharper and stronger. Usually Colback and Anita get made to look like small children, but it really felt like all our players had a stronger core along with the conviction in their performance. Colback did get shoved off the ball by the spanish twink navas. But that aside he really wasn't that embarrassing on the night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I expected a defeat and a heavy defeat so a draw is in isolation a great result but we need wins... Beat Liverpool, Palace and Villa and we stay up. We won't though. Too late basically... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Can't believe how the game ended. I was just ready and waiting for their goal, but it was us that looked more likely to get something. The fact that we're disappointed with not winning tells you everything about the performance. I thought everyone except maybe Perez played their part and we got what we deserved. I'm tempted to say that we should have won considering their offside goal, but I was also really surprised they didn't get that penalty shout. Perez played his part, he wasn't brilliant but he got involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Pure devz we didn't win tbh. Phenomenal performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Not saying much but that was quite comfortably the most organised performance we've put in all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 All the millions Man City have spent and Navas is still starting for them, unbelievable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Great performance and desire from the players but all this proves is that they've been tossing it off and mugging the club and it's supporters all season. Too little, too late. If we'd played the way we've played in the last couple of games all season we'd be in the top half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Good result. Firmly believe that if Rafa had been brought in after the Chelsea game with 3 weeks before Stoke and Bournemouth, we'd be as good as safe by now. So frustrating, with that 2 week break he would've had another month with the players and we would have been hitting this kind of form in time for the games against Nowrwich and the mackems. Idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I think it's a bit too easy to blame the players for not doing this all season. Confidence/motivation should come from inside to a certain extent, but the entire culture of the club has been one of failure for so long, it's a bit much to expect the players to go out on a match day like they're playing for Ferguson's Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I think it's a bit too easy to blame the players for not doing this all season. Confidence/motivation should come from inside to a certain extent, but the entire culture of the club has been one of failure for so long, it's a bit much to expect the players to go out on a match day like they're playing for Ferguson's Man Utd. Aye it's a bit much to expect highly paid professionals to give their all when they turn out once a week or occasionally twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 great point and any daft fooker who think otherwise needs to give themselves a shake well done the mackems think we blew it and dropped 2 point idiots in denial that their arses are now twitching, we were dead 2 weeks ago, now we have a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So many great performances by our players tonight. Hard to imagine them all coming at the same time, but it happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddydog Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 i'm happy that I'm disappointed. I don't understand this emotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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