dec666 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 We never looked like scoring today a side from the Rusnak header. You can say we were the better team, hammered them etc.. But to play a team that bad and not have a proper shot on goal was terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The penalty was as bad a decision as I've seen for a very long time. We didn't deserve to lose, but didn't do enough to win. Goodison was the best player on the park. Our full backs are decent. Tarky and Grounds let the ball bounce far too much. Does JCH have a football brain?I think that's the key thing he has to learn, it's ok being powerful but in terms of runs and being in the right place he's a long way off. Do serious questions need to be asked of Rooney, or is he just not getting the right service? Didn't look interested to me. Edited August 31, 2013 by dec666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Do serious questions need to be asked of Rooney, or is he just not getting the right service? Didn't look interested to me. Rooney wasn't the problem today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Rooney wasn't the problem today. He was frustrated and ended up dropping deeper to receive the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Christ guys, okay we lost and we werent at our best. BUT we battered them and lost with a questionable penalty with the last kick of the game. We move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWA1984 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Rooney wasn't the problem today. Agreed. I'd say the overall final third was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWA1984 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Christ guys, okay we lost and we werent at our best. BUT we battered them and lost with a questionable penalty with the last kick of the game. We move on! Should be bread and butter win against a side weakened by suspension and low on overall quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Agreed. I'd say the overall final third was. We beat their full backs time and again. We didn't deliver quality crosses. JCH needs to practice his simulation. His dives are poor quality. We'll play worse and win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I actually enjoyed the game today...sorry. I will start drinking now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Should be bread and butter win against a side weakened by suspension and low on overall quality. Yes but we played them around the park today, couldn't find that cutting edge and lost with the last kick of the game. Not like we were absolutely poor was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Some abysmal corner kicks from Dayton, can no one else take them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Some abysmal corner kicks from Dayton, can no one else take them ? Schmelz. Except his were worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'm not sure JCH and Rooney up top together is the answer really. I'd like to see Charlie Mac or Philiskirk play alongside Rooney or JCH and drop slightly deeper. MacDonald is better at dropping deeper and linking things up from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWA1984 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) We beat their full backs time and again. We didn't deliver quality crosses. True. No one loading the box either or following in for second ball. JCH needs to practice his simulation. His dives are poor quality. We'll play worse and win. Edited August 31, 2013 by IOWA1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWA1984 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes but we played them around the park today, couldn't find that cutting edge and lost with the last kick of the game. Not like we were absolutely poor was it? I'm not saying that. I'm saying 3 goals at home one week against a similar side, none this week is not acceptable. cutting edge lacking again at home worries me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Why was Rodgers brought on?..I think Rodgers has looked decent, better than Wes from what I've seen so far. I do think we are back playing with two defencive midfielders again, no creativity in there at all! Edited August 31, 2013 by dec666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Also thought Smith was poor in 2nd half, but it is so refreshing to have a midfielder who always wants the ball and isn't afraid to lose it... We're crying out for a Wellens or Sheridan type alongside him. Did we try even once to open them up through the middle today? Especially at home against unambitious opposition. We'll be better away from home or against teams who come and have a go until we get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I think Rodgers has looked decent, better than Wes from what I've seen so far. I do think we are back playing with two defencive midfielders again, no creativity in there at all! Which is why I begged the question why was Rodgers brought on ?..he hasn't spark of creativity in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) We're crying out for a Wellens or Sheridan type alongside him. Did we try even once to open them up through the middle today? Especially at home against unambitious opposition. We'll be better away from home or against teams who come and have a go until we get one. You hit the nail on the head Harry, LJ has set up a counter attacking team more suited to away games. Not once did JCH or Rooney run directly at the 40 year old Goodison and take him for pace, this was either inept forward play or poor pre match briefing. Edited August 31, 2013 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I actually enjoyed the game today...sorry. I will start drinking now Exactly. I enjoyed that and soon I too will be opening a nice bottle of tempranillo. Are you not entertained? That first half performance was great to watch, we battered them and terrorised their full backs. Sidney knocking the ball one way and then nipping around the player the other is surely what we go to games for? Free flowing attacking football which looked like it was going to be a matter of how many we were going to get. Sadly we didn't make the breakthrough and despite all our recent changes, typical Laticsed it. Second half we played all our football in front of them and let them back in it. Debatable penalty decision that led to the 0-1 that we all knew was coming as we hadn't scored when on top. If we play like we did in the first half again we'll win more than we'll lose, either way, if that type of football isn't what you want to see at BP then I don't know what Johnson, Corney or the players can do to make you happy. More goals would be nice but they will come with playing like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Christ guys, okay we lost and we werent at our best. BUT we battered them and lost with a questionable penalty with the last kick of the game. We move on! I wouldn't say we battered them. We huffed and puffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I wouldn't say we battered them. We huffed and puffed. That's about where I am with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I actually enjoyed the game today...sorry. I will start drinking now The first 35 minutes were great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Which is why I begged the question why was Rodgers brought on ?..he hasn't spark of creativity in him. I agree but I think he offers more than Wes and is willing to pass it forwards. We haven't got a creative midfielder in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I think Rodgers has looked decent, better than Wes from what I've seen so far. I do think we are back playing with two defencive midfielders again, no creativity in there at all! He can't do that again at home against opposition that come for a 0-0, can he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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