Dave Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Players that aren't pulling their weight are dropped, including the captain if needed. Not the best lineup ever and we'll have to see if it works out, but generally this is what we've wanted for years. Worked out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 .. same guy as well on Gayle "he was never really involved, yes I know he scored two goals and its the strikers responsibility to score goals but apart from that he was anonymous" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 So happy for Gayle. That Pardew rust being shaken off now, there'll be no stopping him. Fantastic little striker. Tell you whats impressive about that, misses a pen & doesnt get this one. Yet still has the confidence to stake his claim for the free kick against Ritchie, many players wouldnt have the self assurance to step up.. Got it through self belief, sounds a great strike fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Duffy sent off after scoring two OGs Come back Kioran Clark all is forgiven! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Still concerned with our defensive side, we look nervy and are to easily cut open. Hopefully this is due to different CB pairing I every game and Rafa can do what he is best at and get us tight defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB He's been really good everytime he's played there, unlike Janmaat who i can't remember him ever having a good defensive performance. Hopefully he stays the starter until further notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Duffy sent off after scoring two OGs My god! He's got a shattrick. been a dark day in irish sport like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Tonight was all about rotation. We've got another game at the weekend, followed by the cup then a really big game against Brighton. The fact he's played all four centre-backs just proves that he's mixing things around to A; keep the players fresh and B; figure out his best team. Hopefully Mbemba, Hayden, Ritchie and Gayle can form the core. I like Mbemba and the other three all seem like talented players who are doing well for the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hope this knobhead is sick: http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/impressive-jaap-stam-passes-first-11724740 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Players that aren't pulling their weight are dropped, including the captain if needed. Not the best lineup ever and we'll have to see if it works out, but generally this is what we've wanted for years. Worked out. Despite the questionable selection, it was evident there was more balance to the team with Gouffran playing and Anita away from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB He's been really good everytime he's played there, unlike Janmaat who i can't remember him ever having a good defensive performance. Hopefully he stays the starter until further notice. Could always utilise Janmaat on the wing for now and push Ritchie more central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Duffy sent off after scoring two OGs They'll need to confiscate his belt and laces, tonight. "Hey, Shane buddy you have what it takes to be 'so Portland'. We want yo we want you, we want you as a new recruit!" https://www.travelportland.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 SanToon who was at the game saying Shelvey shockingly didn't track anyone. He's the main issue when they countered. Clark good aside from the pen, won a lot of headers, good from corners defensively and Mbemba was class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry if it has been answered, but who was captain tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry if it has been answered, but who was captain tonight? Paul Dummett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB Them hitting the bar and then the goal came down his side like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry if it has been answered, but who was captain tonight? Paul Dummett. Oh, ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry if it has been answered, but who was captain tonight? Paul Dummett. Oh, ok. You asked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 To me, this is a perfect performance and result. Important to get a decisive win to get the weight off our backs, but especially to do so having dropped players who didn't really perform while also more or less experimenting with different pairings, partnerships, and roles. This is a squad win. It's going to have to be a season where we rotate quite a bit so everyone, including the players, just needs to get used to it. It was always going to be a big adjustment to the Championship for Rafa and for the team. As he and they learn how to play more effectively in the division, they'll also learn who performs best and in what specific role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB Them hitting the bar and then the goal came down his side like. That's that settled then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 SanToon who was at the game saying Shelvey shockingly didn't track anyone. He's the main issue when they countered. I don't like him in a midfield 2. Clark good aside from the pen, won a lot of headers, good from corners defensively and Mbemba was class. No real surprise there, he's a lazy sod and the definition of a luxury player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB He's been really good everytime he's played there, unlike Janmaat who i can't remember him ever having a good defensive performance. Hopefully he stays the starter until further notice. Could always utilise Janmaat on the wing for now and push Ritchie more central. Words fail me when I read stupid shit like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Anita did really well by the sounds of it. Keep him at RB Them hitting the bar and then the goal came down his side like. That's that settled then. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Unless Janmaat has space, he's absolutely hopeless when he comes into trying to create something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry if it has been answered, but who was captain tonight? Paul Dummett. Oh, ok. You asked Underwhelmed with that decision. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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