View Full Version : FT: BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 2 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread
Michael Morris
21-02-21, 11:53
Wednesday 24th February, ko 7:45pm
Game is live on Sky Red Button
Match Officials:
Referee: GAVIN WARD
Assistants: Michael George and Robert Hyde
Fourth Official : Daniel Lamport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56146342
Championship club Bournemouth have appointed Jonathan Woodgate as head coach until the end of the season.
Michael Morris
21-02-21, 11:55
Bournemouth have confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Woodgate as head coach until the end of the season.
WJ99mobile
21-02-21, 13:00
I’m not even going to try and predict this game.
For me Bournemouth have the best squad in the league but are doing absolutely awfully.
If we can bully them it’ll be 2-0 us if we let them play it’s 2-0 them
Wednesday 24th February, ko 7:45pm
Game is live on Sky Red Button
Match Officials:
Referee: GAVIN WARD
Assistants: Michael George and Robert Hyde
Fourth Official : Daniel Lamport
We haven't had Mr Ward this season.
Twice last year, 1-0 home win against Sjoke and a 2-0 loss at Fulham
If my memory serves me correct, I think he's one of those Refs, who lets play go on and allows heavy tackles. Doesn't take any notice of diving tactics
As of yesterday at around 4:45pm, we are in charge of our own destiny. Any win puts us in 6th place. Amazing.
StraightOuttaCanton
21-02-21, 13:30
I’m not even going to try and predict this game.
For me Bournemouth have the best squad in the league but are doing absolutely awfully.
If we can bully them it’ll be 2-0 us if we let them play it’s 2-0 them
That looks like 2 predictions to me 🙄👍
Bournemouth 12 points from their last 12 League games. Big game this. I’d like a draw please.
Michael Morris
21-02-21, 13:49
As of yesterday at around 4:45pm, we are in charge of our own destiny. Any win puts us in 6th place. Amazing.
It is amazing, there is a slight caveat that Barnsley have a game in hand on us so could go above us in the longer term but without a doubt we will go 6th if we win on Wednesday.
Obviously we keep winning we could end up anywhere but I think it's game we really don't want to lose on Wednesday.
Former Labour leader
21-02-21, 14:10
It is amazing, there is a slight caveat that Barnsley have a game in hand on us so could go above us in the longer term but without a doubt we will go 6th if we win on Wednesday.
Obviously we keep winning we could end up anywhere but I think it's game we really don't want to lose on Wednesday.
I think there's probably 2 games this week we don't want to lose. Boro on Saturday will be a real battle.
Goodness knows how Bournemouth will pan out. They will click someday I guess, but if we're on our game it won't be Wednesday.
Our away form is not a worry and they won't be happy getting us on Wednesday with their current form and ours. And as Jon said there won't be any new manager bounce.
6 in a row would be fantastic.
WJ99mobile
21-02-21, 21:49
That looks like 2 predictions to me 🙄👍
:hehe:
7th plays 6th - or is that 1st plays 14th?
https://thefishy.co.uk/formtable.php?table=2
I'm feeling way too positive about this game. It's really worrying me!
7th plays 6th - or is that 1st plays 14th?
https://thefishy.co.uk/formtable.php?table=2
I'm feeling way too positive about this game. It's really worrying me!
Only Man City have a better record than us across all top four divisions over the last six matches. 2 nil Bournemouth!
I think there's probably 2 games this week we don't want to lose. Boro on Saturday will be a real battle.
Goodness knows how Bournemouth will pan out. They will click someday I guess, but if we're on our game it won't be Wednesday.
But Boro might lose tomorrow. Stranger things have happened.
Wednesday 24th February, ko 7:45pm
Game is live on Sky Red Button
Match Officials:
Referee: GAVIN WARD
Assistants: Michael George and Robert Hyde
Fourth Official : Daniel Lamport
A few weeks ago I would not have been looking forward to this match. Now I am.
Wednesday 24th February, ko 7:45pm
Game is live on Sky Red Button
Match Officials:
Referee: GAVIN WARD
Assistants: Michael George and Robert Hyde
Fourth Official : Daniel Lamport
A few weeks ago I would not have been looking forward to this match. Now I am.
If we win we will fly into the Boro game. If we lose MM will have us flying for the Boro game😉
splott parker
22-02-21, 21:48
If we win we will fly into the Boro game. If we lose MM will have us flying for the Boro game��
Definitely, too far by bus:getscoat:
Freitag 4.17
22-02-21, 22:04
If we win we will fly into the Boro game. If we lose MM will have us flying for the Boro game��
What if it's a draw?
David Brooks out for 4 weeks!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56177275
Freitag 4.17
23-02-21, 21:59
Very excited for tomorrow - all signs point to a win.
LeningradCowboy
23-02-21, 22:43
David Brooks out for 4 weeks!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56177275
Another ankle injury?
Der Kaiser
24-02-21, 08:22
If you have skybet you can stream the game on there, if you don't have sky sports which it's also on.
Very excited for tomorrow - all signs point to a win.
ffs
Croesy Blue
24-02-21, 09:44
Very excited for tomorrow - all signs point to a win.
I've seen your betting history, you've ****ed us!
Former Labour leader
24-02-21, 10:25
Very excited for tomorrow - all signs point to a win.
F*** off
Former Labour leader
24-02-21, 10:34
Nice story on City/MM
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/feb/24/mick-mccarthy-cardiff-city-championship-football?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Very excited for tomorrow - all signs point to a win.
Well that's that over then, ffs
PhyllisStant
24-02-21, 16:53
Love the fact that we're not discussing team selection - picks itself at the moment.
3-1 cardiff
Vaulkes
Morrison
Wilson
billy.ronson
24-02-21, 17:28
David Brooks out for 4 weeks!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56177275
That's bad news for Wales and the lad.
No disrespect to Bournemouth but he (and Wales) needs him to move to the Premier League this summer if he is going to develop further hopefully learning from better coaching and players.
That's bad news for Wales and the lad.
No disrespect to Bournemouth but he (and Wales) needs him to move to the Premier League this summer if he is going to develop further hopefully learning from better coaching and players.
He seems to be made of glass unfortunately. So many good Welsh players seem to be injury prone
Think our nice little run will end tonight.
i hope for a draw but it smells 2-0 to the mouth
Freitag 4.17
24-02-21, 18:03
How many wins in a row will this be then? I'm losing count.!
Think our nice little run will end tonight.
i hope for a draw but it smells 2-0 to the mouth
That's more like it. Enough of this mad optimism. Don't tempt fate. Predict crushing disappointment (but keep fingers crossed just in case)! :hehe:
Rock_Flock_of_Five
24-02-21, 18:34
How many wins in a row will this be then? I'm losing count.!
Can you just stop it, please!
Cleve van Leef
24-02-21, 18:49
5-1 Cherries. End of any dreams
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 18:57
Bournemouth: Begovic; Carter-Vickers, S Cook, Kelly; Smith, Lerma, L Cook; Stanislas, Rico, Billing; Surridge.
Subs: Mepham, Zemura, Pearson, Wilshere, Riquelme, Danjuma, Anthony, Long, Travers.
Cardiff City: Phillips; Morrison, Flint, Nelson; Ng, Vaulks, Pack, Bennett; Wilson; Murphy, Moore.
Subs: Smithies, Brown, Bagan, Sang, Bacuna, Williams, Ojo, Harris, Watters.
Match facts
Bournemouth have won five of their last six home league matches against Cardiff, losing the other 1-3 in February 2002.
Cardiff have only won one of their last five league meetings with Bournemouth (D2 L2), a 2-0 Premier League win in February 2019.
Bournemouth have won consecutive home league games for a fourth time this season but haven’t won three in a row since February 2018.
Cardiff are looking to win four consecutive away league games for the first time since a run of five ending in February 2013.
Mick McCarthy managed four Championship matches against Bournemouth in the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons with Ipswich and all four ended as a draw.
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 19:03
Mick looking dapper this evening.
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/manager-mick-mccarthy-of-cardiff-city-before-the-sky-bet-championship-picture-id1303896229?k=6&m=1303896229&s=612x612&w=0&h=7ac8XDL4wBIIN75zudXqDKmzuY0aTZ6DyefnxJH9LEg=
Christ they've got a strong squad
Freitag 4.17
24-02-21, 19:14
Christ they've got a strong squad
Hmm.. my optimism is dimming somewhat looking at that.
Wash DC Blue
24-02-21, 19:57
Rough first 10 mins.
Bournemouth looking strong.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:03
Fairly even match so far. City working hard without the ball. Little bit niggly too.
That referee likes his whistle!
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 20:09
Fairly even match so far. City working hard without the ball. Little bit niggly too.
They are dominating.
Be a long night if this continues.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:13
City score!!! Morrison with the goal.
Freitag 4.17
24-02-21, 20:15
Yes to the goal, no thank you to the celebration.
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 20:16
They are dominating.
Be a long night if this continues.
Anyone know how to delete a post?
UNDERHILL1927
24-02-21, 20:18
They are dominating.
Be a long night if this continues.
Dominating possession and doing **** all with it. Long may it continue
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 20:20
Anyone know how to delete a post?
ask nicely :hehe:
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:22
Penalty for City
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:22
Moore scores 0-2
UNDERHILL1927
24-02-21, 20:23
ask nicely :hehe:
Quick ask Mike nicely.🤣🤣🤣 0-2
Freitag 4.17
24-02-21, 20:23
WHO WILL EVER STOP US!?
StraightOuttaCanton
24-02-21, 20:23
What a pelanty
Kind of Blue
24-02-21, 20:24
Well...
Theres only be one dominant side. Lets not let them back in.
Our work rate is phenomenal
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 20:26
Quick ask Mike nicely.🤣🤣🤣 0-2
My post was the kick up the arse we needed.
We weren’t in it for 20mins.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:26
Our work rate is phenomenal
^^ This.
UNDERHILL1927
24-02-21, 20:30
My post was the kick up the arse we needed.
We weren’t in it for 20mins.
🤣🤣
UNDERHILL1927
24-02-21, 20:30
Our work rate is phenomenal
Unbelievable pressing, great to see
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 20:30
Morrison heads City into the lead
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/sean-morrison-scores-the-first-goal-for-cardiff-city-fc-during-the-picture-id1231363391?k=6&m=1231363391&s=612x612&w=0&h=ZuH93YMD9-JK9OZrTwgUp4NIm_JBv6mDEmkcbH3wYaA=
Cyncoed Slumdog
24-02-21, 20:31
Ist goal -
https://streamja.com/NNp1m
Cyncoed Slumdog
24-02-21, 20:33
Penalty -
https://streamja.com/meN9j
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:33
HT 0-2
Wash DC Blue
24-02-21, 20:36
After a shaky start....a great first half performance.
Massive effort and discipline to keep a solid shape.
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 20:37
Was Begovic close to saving Kieffer's penalty?
****ing miles away
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kieffer-moore-of-cardiff-city-scores-their-sides-second-goal-from-the-picture-id1303910103?k=6&m=1303910103&s=612x612&w=0&h=tP5GsSwLmUtFjsrQvCIqSK4zjyeyY75tXrnZuhKV_SQ=
Des Parrot
24-02-21, 20:43
Loving the high press, stifling Bournemouth. Begovic keeping them in it. Not sure we can keep this energy up, hope we do. A joy to watch.
Charles Bukowski
24-02-21, 20:43
Great penalty, there was no way that was going to be saved.
jimmyscoular
24-02-21, 20:44
Anyone know how to delete a post?
You were probably hacked, like politicians so often are.
Croesy Blue
24-02-21, 20:44
Was Begovic close to saving Kieffer's penalty?
****ing miles away
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kieffer-moore-of-cardiff-city-scores-their-sides-second-goal-from-the-picture-id1303910103?k=6&m=1303910103&s=612x612&w=0&h=tP5GsSwLmUtFjsrQvCIqSK4zjyeyY75tXrnZuhKV_SQ=
He could have been standing right in front of it and he wouldn’t have saved it, an absolute rocket
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 20:45
iconic image if we go on to win
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kieffer-moore-celebrates-scoring-the-second-goal-for-cardiff-city-fc-picture-id1231363606?k=6&m=1231363606&s=612x612&w=0&h=k1jf41bPyVoo2MM4Ip6aHS3w6C6c1ZL3S-sZYOiWqn0=
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 20:46
Loving the high press, stifling Bournemouth. Begovic keeping them in it. Not sure we can keep this energy up, hope we do. A joy to watch.
The only thing bothering me, is that our energy levels are going to be hard to maintain for 90 minutes.
The only thing bothering me, is that our energy levels are going to be hard to maintain for 90 minutes.
There are lots of young legs on the bench.Maybe just maybe.
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 20:50
Was Begovic close to saving Kieffer's penalty?
****ing miles away
https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kieffer-moore-of-cardiff-city-scores-their-sides-second-goal-from-the-picture-id1303910103?k=6&m=1303910103&s=612x612&w=0&h=tP5GsSwLmUtFjsrQvCIqSK4zjyeyY75tXrnZuhKV_SQ=
He must be half German half Welsh.
Not seen a penalty taker that confident since Ballack.
Des Parrot
24-02-21, 20:52
They’re a surprisingly dirty side, not what you associate with Bournemouth
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:01
Cracking save by Phillips.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:03
Cracking save by Phillips.
And another.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:04
Ojo on for Murphy
Bacuna on for Wilson
We’re going for the point!
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:11
1-2
all that from a shit pack...
get off... shouldnt be anywhere near the team
Elwood Blues
24-02-21, 21:12
1-2
Gave it away there
Dont get away with errors like that against better sides.
Wash DC Blue
24-02-21, 21:13
all that from a shit pack...
get off... shouldnt be anywhere near the team
Unfair, he was at fault there but has been playing very well.
Pack should have just cleaned him out as soon as he lost it and soak up the yellow card
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 21:15
Pack should have just cleaned him out as soon as he lost it and soak up the yellow card
I said that to my boy.
Wonder if he’s on a ban for one more.
Packs played well apart from that.
Give him a break.
Des Parrot
24-02-21, 21:16
Ono & Bacuna come on & we’ve dropped 20 yards deeper.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:17
We can't keep hold of the ball. B'mouth well on top now.
Poor subs have handed this game to Bournemouth
UNDERHILL1927
24-02-21, 21:22
all that from a shit pack...
get off... shouldnt be anywhere near the team
He's been brilliant over the last few games, give him a break 🙄
Should have left at least one of the speed merchants on as an outlet.
We’ll either draw or lose here.
He's been brilliant over the last few games, give him a break ��
Yep.
Taffy Blue in Berkshire
24-02-21, 21:24
this will be massive if we can last out
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 21:24
Getting dominated. :hide:
A Bournemouth fight back was inevitable, especially after the energy we used up to get the 2 goal lead.
10mins left, the tide has changed and the objective now is to try and hold out for a 2-1 win.
I have faith they are going to do it! Hold!!
I've got the Bournemouth ifollow on, their commentary are actually quite complimentary.
Eric the Half a Bee
24-02-21, 21:29
Gotta say my arse is twitching....
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:34
Into 4 mins of injury time.
Exceptional work by Moore in the corners of the pitch.
jimmyscoular
24-02-21, 21:35
Thank you for the update. BBC live text notoriously slow.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:37
City win. Phew.
WJ99mobile
24-02-21, 21:39
What a bloody win
Taffy Blue in Berkshire
24-02-21, 21:40
Wow, bloody great job! Loved MM's pitch side instructions.
Eric the Half a Bee
24-02-21, 21:40
Can't remember the last time I was so excited about holding on for a win! Nothing to fear in the division at the moment. Such a transformation!
that'll do!!!! :ayatollah:
MM TC The whole squad fantastic :thumbup:
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:42
Worked like dogs in the first half. Held on and rode our luck in the second.
I would have been happy with a point before the game. Over the moon with three.
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 21:42
Smash and grab.
Was never going to be easy.
Keeper outstanding again. MOTM.
Eric, where does that put MM in the manager winning streak list?
cityhammer
24-02-21, 21:43
We really could have pissed this league if we'd swapped managers a month earlier!
Smash and grab.
Was never going to be easy.
Keeper outstanding again. MOTM.
It wasnt smash and grab. We were well worthy of the 2 nil at half time and saw the 2nd out comfortable enough.
Wash DC Blue
24-02-21, 21:44
What a gutsy performance!!
What a gutsy performance!!
Exactly. What difference from the low of Coventry away. Amazing.
Eric the Half a Bee
24-02-21, 21:47
Eric, where does that put MM in the manager winning streak list?
I shall do some streak analysis!
ninian opinian
24-02-21, 21:48
Should have left at least one of the speed merchants on as an outlet.
We’ll either draw or lose here.
:sherlock:
Harry Paget Flashman
24-02-21, 21:48
It wasnt smash and grab. We were well worthy of the 2 nil at half time and saw the 2nd out comfortable enough.
I’m no too having that.
We could not have argued if that was 2-2 or they beat us on the second half.
Their keeper has made one cracking save and had nothing else to do.
Our’s has made 3-4 good ones.
I’m no too having that.
We could not have argued if that was 2-2 or they beat us on the second half.
Their keeper has made one cracking save and had nothing else to do.
Our’s has made 3-4 good ones.
Fair enough I thought we deserved the win.
valleys caveman
24-02-21, 21:52
City the first team in the Championship to win six in a row this season.
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 21:56
City the first team in the Championship to win six in a row this season.
Kieffer says
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Didn’t think we would get much tonight. Great win. Game of 2 halves tonight but will take the 3 points all day.
I'd love to hear what Colin will be saying to his team tomorrow. :hehe:
City the first team in the Championship to win six in a row this season.
If we carry on for another 14 games we will be on 91 points.....?
What a shift. Rattled them first half, dug deep in the second. Every man stood firm. Love it!
Now, how do we clone Keiffer Moore?
Stanmore Bluebird
24-02-21, 22:01
13 men of the match in my opinion.
Pedro de la Rosa
24-02-21, 22:02
Wow. Really worried until they started panicking and lumped the ball forward a bit more! Moore fantastic, Phillips was immense and to be honest, they're all playing well. Let's hope they keep it up!
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 22:08
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12228157/bournemouth-1-2-cardiff
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
Der Kaiser
24-02-21, 22:13
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
A song for you, bluetit. :ayatollah:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRzMtlZjXpU
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
So a brilliant 2 - 1 away win against a side tipped for autos and who weve just replaced in the play offs is spoilt because we took a short corner.
Priceless.
😂😂😂
City the first team in the Championship to win six in a row this season.
Only Man City have won 6 on the bounce across the four leagues. Arguably, City top the list on goals scored as GD is the same.
Don Corleone
24-02-21, 22:28
Fantastic win, you could see the energy levels visibly dropping in the last 20 minutes but the team kept their shape and kept working incredibly hard. Yes Pack made a mistake but it was high up the pitch and overall he had a good game . Though I was a bundle of nerves watching it on reflection we did see out the last 5- 10 mins of the game quite comfortably.
Moore did look shattered but I don’t think we can take him off as he’s such a powerful outlet for us and as already said as long as he’s scoring and we’re winning he’ll find the energy from somewhere, just need him to avoid injury.
Funny to hear MM barking continual instructions from the touch line too
Massive win, now we’re the ones being hunted
Chris Pontprennau Blues
24-02-21, 22:32
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
TONE WIN THE F'ING GAME :facepalm:
Chris Pontprennau Blues
24-02-21, 22:32
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
TONE WIN THE F'ING GAME :facepalm:
Former Labour leader
24-02-21, 22:33
Remarkable run of results. Must enjoy it will I can.
Well done City.
I’m with Bluetit on this one. They would have wasted more time taking a shot at goal, even ballooning it into the stand.
If we carry on for another 14 games we will be on 91 points.....?
Won't happen.
MM will get the curse of the Mgr of the Month award next weekend.
Then we're done for!
Bournemouths best chance of scoring was countering us if we lost our shape.
Run the clock down keep shape. Job done.
So a brilliant 2 - 1 away win against a side tipped for autos and who weve just replaced in the play offs is spoilt because we took a short corner.
Priceless.
������
TONE WIN THE F'ING GAME :facepalm:
Bournemouths best chance of scoring was countering us if we lost our shape.
Run the clock down keep shape. Job done.
We lost the ball cheaply twice and they attacked us.
If we would have SLOWLY walked up for the corner, MORE TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN WASTED.
I cannot stand this pissing about lark, play the frigging game
Bournemouths best chance of scoring was countering us if we lost our shape.
Run the clock down keep shape. Job done.
We didn't keep our shape on the corner though.
I’m with Bluetit on this one. They would have wasted more time taking a shot at goal, even ballooning it into the stand.
:thumbup::thumbup:
We lost the ball cheaply twice and they attacked us.
If we would have SLOWLY walked up for the corner, MORE TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN WASTED.
I cannot stand this pissing about lark, play the frigging game
Yeah, let's put the ball in the box and risk a counter attack :hehe:
Forest Green Bluebird
24-02-21, 23:03
:thumbup::thumbup:
The ball ballooning into the stand would not have taken up more time with all the spare balls available!
Michael Morris
24-02-21, 23:55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQBZiCjcTWg&ab_channel=ChampionshipVideos
Yeah, let's put the ball in the box and risk a counter attack :hehe:
They did counter attack from our stupid short corner !!!!
Croesy Blue
25-02-21, 10:00
Sorry peeps, but for me it was spoilt in the last few minutes.
Great workman like performance from every player, but i'm a traditionalist. I cannot stand this short corner/free kick shit.
We would have wasted more time by taking a normal corner/free kick, with the added fact, that WE MAY HAVE SCORED.
Play the game boys please, this pissing around is futile AND BORING
How can someone have wasted so much time watching football and know so little about it?
How can someone have wasted so much time watching football and know so little about it?
How many times do you see these short corners taken, 4 or 5 players fight for the ball, ending with the ref giving a free kick to the defending team.
There's a difference between, running/taking the ball to the corners of the pitch (as Moore did, when he had no support), and pissing about taking short corners.
We never had one man in their box, so their attacking players stayed forward. Futile
FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead
25-02-21, 11:13
We never had one man in their box, so their attacking players stayed forward. Futile
That's the whole point. It's not just about wasting time, it's about giving the rest of the team - who've been under constant pressure - a breather.
Besides, it's a pointless risk. If we take a short corner and lose the ball, the 9 other players in our team are still in a good defensive shape. If we send the big boys up and whip the ball in, they have to sprint 60 yards back to chase the potential counter attack.
Is the reward of winning 3-1 bigger than the risk of drawing 2-2? No. So why take it.
Even if you disagree with me, I cannot comprehend how that's "spoilt" one of our best wins of the season for you.
Croesy Blue
25-02-21, 11:14
That's the whole point. It's not just about wasting time, it's about giving the rest of the team - who've been under constant pressure - a breather.
Besides, it's a pointless risk. If we take a short corner and lose the ball, the 9 other players in our team are still in a good defensive shape. If we send the big boys up and whip the ball in, they have to sprint 60 yards back to chase the potential counter attack.
Is the reward of winning 3-1 bigger than the risk of drawing 2-2? No. So why take it.
Even if you disagree with me, I cannot comprehend how that's "spoilt" one of our best wins of the season for you.
:thumbup: spot on
That's the whole point. It's not just about wasting time, it's about giving the rest of the team - who've been under constant pressure - a breather.
Besides, it's a pointless risk. If we take a short corner and lose the ball, the 9 other players in our team are still in a good defensive shape. If we send the big boys up and whip the ball in, they have to sprint 60 yards back to chase the potential counter attack.
Is the reward of winning 3-1 bigger than the risk of drawing 2-2? No. So why take it.
Even if you disagree with me, I cannot comprehend how that's "spoilt" one of our best wins of the season for you.
:thumbup: spot on
So you reckon I was the only person shouting "for f ucks sake" at the tele.
It doesn't waste any time and leaves their players further forward up the pitch.
I'll repeat, "when was the last time you witnessed a ref, giving the advantage to the attacking team, at one of these short corners"
So you reckon I was the only person shouting "for f ucks sake" at the tele.
It doesn't waste any time and leaves their players further forward up the pitch.
I'll repeat, "when was the last time you witnessed a ref, giving the advantage to the attacking team, at one of these short corners"
I've seen attacking free kicks given after a defender goes in too hard to try and win the ball.
It's a totally rational tactic. Why on earth would you get so het up about it?
I've seen attacking free kicks given after a defender goes in too hard to try and win the ball.
It's a totally rational tactic. Why on earth would you get so het up about it?
I'm not "het up", I just don't like it. :hehe:
Croesy Blue
25-02-21, 11:57
Between this and the offside that was a year onside last match bluetit just shows he prefers to have something to whinge about than enjoy.
I'm not "het up", I just don't like it. :hehe:
Shouting 'f*cks sake' at the telly, talking about it at length the following day.
Het up is putting it mildly
4326
can clearly see the game of two halves there.
when we were on top we were excellent though.
we didn't register a shot after the subs came on, but were able to cling on
Shouting 'f*cks sake' at the telly, talking about it AT LENGTH the following day.
Het up is putting it mildly
I only made my opinion known, then I'm being polite and replying to people. So it's people talking about it at length, not me. I'm just being polite. :wave:
splott parker
25-02-21, 12:37
I only made my opinion known, then I'm being polite and replying to people. So it's people talking about it at length, not me. I'm just being polite. :wave:
I think someone has hacked your account Tony, your last seven or eight posts are alarmingly lacking in capital letters:hehe:
Croesy Blue
25-02-21, 13:28
Should have booted the ball into THE BIG SCREEN in my opinion
4326
can clearly see the game of two halves there.
when we were on top we were excellent though.
we didn't register a shot after the subs came on, but were able to cling on
I think the phrase 'cling on' is being less than fair to the team. Despite the constant attacking posture of Bournemouth they didn't actually threaten that much. I thought the defence was quite comfortable. Bournemouth were flattering themselves and I don't think the players were really that motivated.
I think the phrase 'cling on' is being less than fair to the team. Despite the constant attacking posture of Bournemouth they didn't actually threaten that much. I thought the defence was quite comfortable. Bournemouth were flattering themselves and I don't think the players were really that motivated.
I think there was a period mid way through the second half where we were clinging o a bit, but the last 10-15 minutes were pretty comfortable i agree. Once we started taking the ball into the corners etc it stopped them building any momentum.
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