Branston Pickle 3,635 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Not a great half. It’s never easy to play against a Warnock side, though - including the usual niggly fouls, slow goal-kicks and throw-ins - don’t think I’ve ever seen an overly exciting game against him. Edited January 30, 2021 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted January 30, 2021 Well that was.. Pretty poor. Ok, it was awful. How on earth Vrancic did not score is beyond me. Once again we go in without a single shot on target. I mean, would I take a 0-0 draw from this match? Yes. Would I be pleased if we carry on playing this way and get a draw? No, but I would not be too upset. If anything a draw given how poor we have been would be a decent result Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted January 30, 2021 Need to play some longer balls over the press. Get Hernandez on and play through the middle less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,334 Posted January 30, 2021 No one's wearing gloves. Must've thought it would be as warm as yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted January 30, 2021 The Sky commentator is incredibly annoying. He sounds like he wants a round of applause for stating the obvious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 30, 2021 Giannoulis not overlapping as much as i though he might. In the absence of that we MUST get get Hernandez on down this left....either for Cantwell...or move Cantwell inside for Vrancic in which case then Boro have a decision to make as to whether Fischer continues to man mark Cantwell,leaving space for Hernandez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted January 30, 2021 Problem comes when teams sit back we don’t need two holding midfielders, we need to push one further up to support the front three to cause them more problems. I’d be thinking of pushing Rupp further forward, little disappointed in the new LB at the moment, still only his first 45 minutes hopefully will grow into the game more the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted January 30, 2021 At least we have options from the bench. I think some pace and directness is probably what I’d required. See how their tactics cope with Placheta, Hernandez and Idah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Giannoulis not overlapping as much as i though he might. In the absence of that we MUST get get Hernandez on down this left....either for Cantwell...or move Cantwell inside for Vrancic in which case then Boro have a decision to make as to whether Fischer continues to man mark Cantwell,leaving space for Hernandez It is debut not his 10th game you know 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted January 30, 2021 Was that true I wonder. Warnock had an interview with us in 1998. He thought the interview was going really well until asked would the fans like his kind of football. After giving it some thought he replied ‘ what winning ‘. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: A draw won't be a disaster today as we have a healthy lead. Games coming up away at millwall and swansea this week means its a must win for me.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,635 Posted January 30, 2021 Emi and Todd not at their best so far today, the ball isn’t sticking/passes not coming off - but hopefully it’ll come. I’d like to see Dowell on for Mario for the last 30 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 30, 2021 I think Boro have put in a lot of effort to stop us that half. Fisher and Howson taking turns to man mark Cantwell. They have kept Aarons in his own half which means Emi can't drift inside and cause havoc. I think after an hour they will tire and we will score and take it on from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,334 Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said: The Sky commentator is incredibly annoying. He sounds like he wants a round of applause for stating the obvious. On iFollow it helps that the Radio Norfolk commentary team are reassuringly biased 🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Ward 3 said: It is debut not his 10th game you know 🙄 What difference does that make?...he's an attacking full back...1st game or 100th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted January 30, 2021 Typical Colin team. Man marking Cantwell and Buendia has really stifled our creativity, and they've got Fletcher and Assombalonga on the bench too. This has got a mega frustrating 0-1 all over it the way we've been playing. Hanley our best player by a mile so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted January 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: Neither Rupp or Skipp doing badly. You thinking to replace the new guy at LB? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Feedthewolf said: Typical Colin team. Man marking Cantwell and Buendia has really stifled our creativity, and they've got Fletcher and Assombalonga on the bench too. This has got a mega frustrating 0-1 all over it the way we've been playing. Hanley our best player by a mile so far. One thing about Hanley that always surprises me is his pace Man catching up to full speed Bolaise like its nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted January 30, 2021 Started well, but stopped moving the ball quickly against a very defensively-minded team. I think Middlesbrough may tired in the second half, so would expect us to bring a bit of pace on around the 60 minute mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pukki Blinders 96 Posted January 30, 2021 Frustrating stuff. Boro doing a proper job on us at the moment. Emi and Todd starting to look aggravated. We really need to find a way to get them and the two full-backs into the game a lot more. You get the feeling that if Boro nick a goal then it is going to be a real uphill struggle to get back in the game. This game is there for the taking though. Boro offer very little attacking threat and we have seen a couple of times Mario in particular has found some space. It is there on the pitch we just need to do a significantly better job of finding it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,280 Posted January 30, 2021 Need to work harder second half....very average first 45 mins..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted January 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Well b back said: Was that true I wonder. Warnock had an interview with us in 1998. He thought the interview was going really well until asked would the fans like his kind of football. After giving it some thought he replied ‘ what winning ‘. I think that gets trotted out every time we play a Warnock team and it's on Sky. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,409 Posted January 30, 2021 Looking forward to seeing ncfc numbers tweets onHanley and Gibson's passing after this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: One thing about Hanley that always surprises me is his pace Man catching up to full speed Bolaise like its nothing Absolutely. How people still question his pace is beyond me. Edited January 30, 2021 by Feedthewolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: What difference does that make?...he's an attacking full back...1st game or 100th? Difference is hes not 100 percent confident of his team mates and what the manager wants him to do. Sorry know it all🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted January 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: The Sky commentator is incredibly annoying. He sounds like he wants a round of applause for stating the obvious. Gary Weaver whoever he might be also stated our ambition is to be a Top 26 club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted January 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said: On iFollow it helps that the Radio Norfolk commentary team are reassuringly biased 🙃 Thanks for reminding me. I'll switch over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted January 30, 2021 Although they have the likes of Assombolonga on the bench, I am not sure the way Boro are playing would suit his style today anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted January 30, 2021 Really looking like a repeat of the Derby game here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted January 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: One thing about Hanley that always surprises me is his pace Man catching up to full speed Bolaise like its nothing And Keith Andrews said on Sky that Hanley isn't blessed with pace. He is an idiot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
