nutty nigel 7,531 Posted February 5, 2022 The spirit is there. We can stay up and go a long way in this competition 💪💛⚽💚 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) I see Freds quiet again today Edited February 5, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted February 5, 2022 Anyone going to give any credit to McGovern then? All were slating him at the start of this thread 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 5, 2022 Not always pretty at the back but certainly more determined. If we don't concede then we have a chance. Conceding two or three a game gives you no chance. Gives Deano a problem for Palace. Back to two up front or stay with todays formation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted February 5, 2022 This will keep the confidence growing. A win on Wednesday against Palace and it will be all to play for. A fifth round home draw in the Cup would be nice, preferably against the Posh so Mumba can come home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted February 5, 2022 Excellent stuff, we are so much more streetwise now. Something building under Smith now most players are back fit, the club is feeling so much more positive. Roll on Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted February 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Anyone going to give any credit to McGovern then? All were slating him at the start of this thread I personally wasn’t slating McGovern, just questioning why Gunn was dropped when he needs game time and confidence. McGovern did well though in the second half, kicking was very iffy throughout but nothing unexpected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted February 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Crafty Canary said: This will keep the confidence growing. A win on Wednesday against Palace and it will be all to play for. A fifth round home draw in the Cup would be nice, preferably against the Posh so Mumba can come home. Bournemouth at home would hold some interest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,338 Posted February 5, 2022 26 minutes ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: Lovely stuff. Correct me if wrong but haven’t we now won every single game where we’ve taken the lead this season? Admittedly slim pickings considering how few we’ve scored but still a good take-away. Particularly when comparing with sides like Newcastle and Burnley who have serious issues maintaining leads. You are correct. As you say, small sample size, but getting bigger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,338 Posted February 5, 2022 That was a seriously satisfying win for so many reasons. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,771 Posted February 5, 2022 Burnley 0 Watford 0 for a perfect day 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,624 Posted February 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, kenfoggo said: 3 wins on the trot! Too early to say that we have turned a corner but the omens are better for Wednesday fixture. All against PL opposition too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,915 Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Burnley 0 Watford 0 for a perfect day 👍 This promises to be the ugliest, most agricultural game of football in the whole Premier season. EDIT: Burnley are agricultural, Watford are dirty and cynical. Edited February 5, 2022 by canarybubbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,914 Posted February 5, 2022 54 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I see Freds quiet again today Perhaps he has an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted February 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Perhaps he has an injury. Theres a few missing tonight. All the best Big Nutty Nigel 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted February 5, 2022 Shows the criticism from some on here towards Smith, the board and the club during our awful period with up to 10 players out at any one time was probably hideously over the top and perhaps even dafter than it appeared to be at the time. With a full squad we've looked competitive in pretty much every game under DS. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted February 5, 2022 44 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Bournemouth at home would hold some interest... 54 minutes ago, Crafty Canary said: , preferably against the Posh so Mumba can come home Im sure both respective loan players will have a clause that they cannot play against us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,771 Posted February 5, 2022 38 minutes ago, canarybubbles said: This promises to be the ugliest, most agricultural game of football in the whole Premier season. EDIT: Burnley are agricultural, Watford are dirty and cynical. Cant bring myself to watch it, mainly because it'll be a dreadful game probably and I find it hard to watch a game I want to be a draw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,914 Posted February 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Greavsy said: Im sure both respective loan players will have a clause that they cannot play against us. Against Premier League rules but not sure about the FA Cup. I'd be amazed if it was allowed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted February 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Cant bring myself to watch it, mainly because it'll be a dreadful game probably and I find it hard to watch a game I want to be a draw. All it does is make me miss watching Stoke in the Prem, and that's saying something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted February 5, 2022 Just got home and that was the perfect away performance. Mclean was excellent and Gilmours energy was brilliant. The defence should be proud of that. Wolves had some good tricky players (Prodence & Semedo the biggest threats) and we handled them superbly 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Against Premier League rules but not sure about the FA Cup. I'd be amazed if it was allowed agreed - Just found this too - https://footballhandbook.com/can-loan-players-play-against-their-parent-club/ Can loan players play in the FA Cup? Players on temporary, short term loans are required to receive written permission from their parent club to play in the FA Cup match, which the FA must receive a copy as well. Players who are on season long loans do not require this written permission from their parent club. The rules of the FA Cup did not explicitly say whether players are able to play against their parent clubs. Edited February 5, 2022 by Greavsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: I personally wasn’t slating McGovern, just questioning why Gunn was dropped when he needs game time and confidence. McGovern did well though in the second half, kicking was very iffy throughout but nothing unexpected. Yes McGovern did well but all the saves were straightforward. I assumed Gunn was left out as he is the current league starter in Krul’s absence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 542 Posted February 5, 2022 We are getting more streetwise and more competitive as a result.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,624 Posted February 5, 2022 18 minutes ago, duke63 said: We are getting more streetwise and more competitive as a result.. We have more experience in the squad this time round. When you look back at the last Premier League campaign it was Krul, Hanley and Byram. No one else had any, and two of that trio were out injured. Add into that how many players we had who were just inexperienced full stop. Aarons, Godfrey, Lewis, all 21 and under, Cantwell too, Buendia was what? 22? Idah 18. I think we are starting to see a bit more experience having it's impact. Hanley and Gibson have both played at this level before. As has Kabak, even though he is 21. Normann too. And so have all of those youngsters who played two seasons ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted February 5, 2022 57 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Just got home and that was the perfect away performance. Mclean was excellent and Gilmours energy was brilliant. The defence should be proud of that. Wolves had some good tricky players (Prodence & Semedo the biggest threats) and we handled them superbly Great to hear that. I watched it on the wireless and they saw the same game as you.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,914 Posted February 5, 2022 53 minutes ago, Greavsy said: agreed - Just found this too - https://footballhandbook.com/can-loan-players-play-against-their-parent-club/ Can loan players play in the FA Cup? Players on temporary, short term loans are required to receive written permission from their parent club to play in the FA Cup match, which the FA must receive a copy as well. Players who are on season long loans do not require this written permission from their parent club. The rules of the FA Cup did not explicitly say whether players are able to play against their parent clubs. My God! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted February 5, 2022 23 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Great to hear that. I watched it on the wireless and they saw the same game as you.👍 Who saw the same game as me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Just got home and that was the perfect away performance. Mclean was excellent and Gilmours energy was brilliant. The defence should be proud of that. Wolves had some good tricky players (Prodence & Semedo the biggest threats) and we handled them superbly Snap Dr G. My first game for a while and really enjoyed it! Apart from their shot which hit the post, we were largely untroubled. The midfield did well and the whole defence held firm, with a special mention for Williams. Very professional performance and the best team won. I haven't given up hope that we can avoid the drop on this evidence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted February 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Who saw the same game as me? Mark Rivers, Rob Butler and Chris Goreham. It was a different game on the match thread so I was glad you posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
