Felt for the players tonight

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: Felt for the players tonight

No other options cause the board in its infinite wisdom loaned out Wintle. Both need moving on next summer, pretty sure they’re both out of contract

We had Ralls on the bench we have Bowen and sang who given time would contribute more in there than vaulks and bacuna and pack has done okay. We then have Evans and colwell for where bacuna is playing or we play Collins and moore up top - plenty of options but not brave enough

Scenario for me at the moment is that we dive into a relegation scrap with sh*t experienced players and the youngster rot away and disappear on the bench or not even playing or we have kids with something to prove which may work or not but at least we may develop a plan for future

At the moment we are faced with a relegation scrap so something has to change

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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This newish law of not passing the ball forward from the kick off is benefiting the City tremendously, we can get it back to our ‘keeper so much quicker.

Who hoofed it upfield and possession was lost as a result. Masterstroke.

[the other bob wilson]

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This newish law of not passing the ball forward from the kick off is benefiting the City tremendously, we can get it back to our ‘keeper so much quicker.

It wasn't the best way to start the evenings entertainment was it :hehe:

[BLUETIT]

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This newish law of not passing the ball forward from the kick off is benefiting the City tremendously, we can get it back to our ‘keeper so much quicker.

It looked like they had put a Red carpet down, the way it opened up to pass it back

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

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I feel sorry for the players that actually have some technical ability but have to be a part of this shit show every week. Guys like Tom Sang and Sam Bowen who actually have the balls to show for it and try and do something positive with it, instead of just passing it to the keeper or giving it the Happy Gilmore treatment. It's no surprise that players like Bobby Reid were desperate to get away from here.

As someone posted in another thread, guys like Flint and Nelson deserve all the criticism they get because they take the easy way out every time they have the ball. There's no bravery or sense of responsibility there.

The other problem is that having 3 hoofball merchants at the back sets the entire template of how we play. You can criticize Neil Harris all day long but at least he recognized this. Shipping out Aden Flint was one of the few decisions he got spot on.

And then you add in the fact that most of these guys are out of contract, and are realizing they're unlikely to get a new one. It all makes for a perfect storm.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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There was nothing in last night's match that suggested the players weren't putting in anything other than 100%. I'm as critical of this squad as the rest - probably more- I said they should be playing on Pontcanna, but IMHO booing should be reserved for lack of effort.

Off the back of 4 defeats, having the home support singing in unison with your opponents supporters was for me, anyway, unpleasant.

[BLUETIT]

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There was nothing in last night's match that suggested the players weren't putting in anything other than 100%. I'm as critical of this squad as the rest - probably more- I said they should be playing on Pontcanna, but IMHO booing should be reserved for lack of effort.

Off the back of 4 defeats, having the home support singing in unison with your opponents supporters was for me, anyway, unpleasant.

Come off it, no player put any effort in last night, West Brom didn't have to get out of first gear to wallop us, it was pathetic

[The Lone Gunman]

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There was nothing in last night's match that suggested the players weren't putting in anything other than 100%.

Did you see Vaulks as Grant lined up to shoot for West Brom's first goal? To describe his effort as half-hearted would be kind. It was embarrassing. Try to watch a replay if you can. Vaulks' attempt to block the shot (if that's what it was) is pictured in this BBC report.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58633725

Bacuna looked disinterested all night. If that was him putting in 100%, he should find another career.

Meanwhile, Morrison appears to have given up.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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Did you see Vaulks as Grant lined up to shoot for West Brom's first goal? To describe his effort as half-hearted would be kind. It was embarrassing. Try to watch a replay if you can. Vaulks' attempt to block the shot (if that's what it was) is pictured in this BBC report.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58633725

Bacuna looked disinterested all night. If that was him putting in 100%, he should find another career.

Meanwhile, Morrison appears to have given up.

Bacuna's body language is awful , I'd admit, and Morrison is half the player he was. Vaulks flatters to deceive, and incredibly I'd have Ralls over him. It's just that the booing kicking off after 10 minutes was a bit harsh.

[The Lone Gunman]

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Bacuna's body language is awful , I'd admit, and Morrison is half the player he was. Vaulks flatters to deceive, and incredibly I'd have Ralls over him. It's just that the booing kicking off after 10 minutes was a bit harsh.

In fairness, the booing wasn't just a result of the first ten minutes of last night's match. There were 270 minutes beforehand which were almost as grim.

As some of us having been saying for many months now, Mick McCarthy's abysmal style of football (and the styles of those who have gone before him) seems to be accepted if the team are competing and winning, but the writing was on the wall even before kick-off last night given the team selection. I'm not surprised people were pissed off.

[Armitage Shanks]

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I'm surprised there was no chant of

We want Mccarthy out

[Zowhore]

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Will Vaulks should be embarrassed this morning, pathetic excuse of a footballer.

That freekick we won at the edge of the Albion box, he wasn’t taking any advice from Giles who I suspect can hit them well from there, and Bacuna who has scored some great free kicks for Villa, notably one against us in the premier league.

We even attempt to hoof our freekicks.

[Robin Friday's Ghost]

Re: Felt for the players tonight

Did you see Vaulks as Grant lined up to shoot for West Brom's first goal? To describe his effort as half-hearted would be kind. It was embarrassing. Try to watch a replay if you can. Vaulks' attempt to block the shot (if that's what it was) is pictured in this BBC report.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58633725

Bacuna looked disinterested all night. If that was him putting in 100%, he should find another career.

Meanwhile, Morrison appears to have given up.

That was ****ing hilarious fair play. On the plus side, great finish from Nelson.

[Dave Blue]

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They are professional footballers..If there were any leaders on the pitch they'd stop playing aimless balls out of play and try something different. Managers take all the stick and the players always get off scot-free. Most of them don't deserve to wear that shirt

Absolutely. I felt the crowd were reasonably supportive given the circumstances but when we see dross from championship players on a good wage - wonderful wage compared to you and me no doubt - they deserve to have it thrown at them. Aimless balls, some not even kept in play. It's not good enough, whether the manager has given you a 'plan' or not.