Cronky Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) After 60 minutes, I'd have definitely settled for a draw. Hall's arrival seemed to transform the team. I was surprised that the Bournemouth goal was ruled out. It didn't look to me like a 'clear and obvious' error on the part of the ref. Similarly, I thought VAR was going to call the ref to the monitor to check Joelinton's foul on the keeper. It should have been a red. Edited August 25 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Threw my headphones off as soon as they scored what I thought was the winner, and was ready to rage about how we always get on the receiving end of a last minute winner. Which is still true, we never seem to get the winner (West Ham at home is the only one I can think of). Sounded like we were loads better with Barnes and Gordon on, facilitated by Trippier as well. For me, that needs to be the team going forward if we're not getting a RW in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Weird one that. We were shite for all but 15 minutes of the game but could have won it in that time as their keeper made some unbelievable saves, and then got a break with the VAR call at the end. Then again, VAR fucked us last week so swings and roundabouts. Very satisfied with a point considering we rarely seem to beat this lot & how muddled we looked for the vast duration. Eddie needs to try and get that 15 minute period we put together into a longer performance. The subs all made a positive difference, particularly Barnes who was terrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 This might be a stretch but in the end they were a tad lucky, if you take the VAR incident out of the equation. Their keeper made 3 finger tip saves, two of them we should have scored with. All in all i would say a point was a fair result, much better second half, Tripps, Barnes and Willock made a massive difference. And Gordon came alive on the right with Tripps behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Just now, Alberto2005 said: Because he hasn't played any competitive matches? I thought it was fairly obvious I was being facetious, but apparently it wasn't. In all seriousness though, we've no idea what shape he'll be in until he gets on the pitch midweek. I'm optimistically hoping he hits the ground running because of how eager he'll be to be part of it all again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Something isn’t right mind, we look like such an average side. Until we develop the level of quality and consistency across the back 4 that we had two seasons ago then I am afraid performances like this will be occurring a few times this season. Missing a fully fit and ready Botman, Schar, etc. Edited August 25 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Thought we were shite for middle 60 minutes of the game. I thought Eddie got his subs spot on today. For me if Joe willock is fully fit he must be ahead of longstaff in the pecking order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 4 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Yep, I still think Trippier is comfortably our best RB Both Tino and Kelly had to play in front of a crap midfield that invited pressure due to Longstaff and Murphy. Trippier and Hall had the luxury of coming on with a better functioning team further up the pitch, with Barnes and Willock coming on. Very different circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Tonaly may not be match fit, but Longstaff isnt game fit. I know its not fair and he is only a hard working local lad living his dream. But I hate him, I really fucking do 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Something isn’t right mind, we look like such an average side. We did when we finished 4th many games early on. Judge us after Everton away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlover24 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 minute ago, Bally21 said: Thought we were shite for middle 60 minutes of the game. I thought Eddie got his subs spot on today. For me if Joe willock is fully fit he must be ahead of longstaff in the pecking order. Spot on, but too late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 We need the 22/23 drug supplier back in asap. We look like need a few hits to get our edge back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Feel sorry for Livramento, poor sod had to deal with the right side on his own while Murphy and Longstaff fucked shit up constantly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) About as much as can expect down there. Its the new Wimbledon for us (or Southampton at the Dell). You know a point and a shit game is the maximum. Have no hope of improving on last season without changes in the next few days though Edited August 25 by Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1-1 a fair result but we got lucky imo with that decision at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 minute ago, Amir_9 said: Until we develop the level of quality and consistency across the back 4 that we had two seasons ago then I am afraid performances like this will be occurring a few times this season. Missing a fully fit and ready Botman, Schar, etc. We started with a bottom-half back four - and it showed; it weakens the team. Desperately need a new centre half, and to get everyone fit and back from suspension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 On the brighter side, it's quite something that we've had Burn and Krafth at CB for 150 minutes and only conceded one goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Terrible for 60 minutes, but could well have won it. Subs changed the game for us, all 4 made a good impact. Need to play a lot better than that in future though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 I can’t stress enough that there isn’t a single price id take for trippier at this point. He is still the best right back we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BermyToon Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 4 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Something isn’t right mind, we look like such an average side. Shaky at the back. Bournemouth looked like scoring with every attack. Really hoping we can get a solid right-sided centre half this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghp Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Never a red for Joe, anywhere else on the pitch a pull back is a yellow. No difference just because it’s the keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Amazing how dangerous an outswinging corner is and how it's rarely used Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Both Tino and Kelly had to play in front of a crap midfield that invited pressure due to Longstaff and Murphy. Trippier and Hall had the luxury of coming on with a better functioning team further up the pitch, with Barnes and Willock coming on. Very different circumstances. I still think Livramento is very raw tbh - the lad has talent, but I honestly don’t think he’s looked at the level either second half of last season or so far this one. Doesn’t mean he won’t be, but our back line looks weaker with him than with Trippier atm for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Could easily have lost that right at the end there but don't forget about all of the chances at the other end too. Neto pulled off a few really good, point blank saves that kept them in it too. We didn't play well at all but we're still unbeaten and can only get better from here, it's not all doom and gloom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Joelinton clotheslining the GK was the best part of the match for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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