cambridgeshire canary 6,741 Posted January 3 (edited) Beacause a whole lot of people are angry we set up defensive and did not beat them and yet it seems they are as of right now on the longest unbeaten run anywhere in the world, so think it's fair to give them some credit.. right? Edited January 3 by cambridgeshire canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted January 3 They were pretty good, but we made it very hard for them. I think if we'd played a more open game they'd have demonstrated greater precision than we did and it would have been easier for everyone to see why they're on the run they are. Swansea tried going toe-to-toe with them and got absolutely clattered. That list only seems to have European clubs - are there really no leagues elsewhere in the world with a really dominant side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted January 3 Good squad in a poor league. They were nothing special. Arguably Ipswich carved us open more often 1st half at their gaff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,392 Posted January 3 It's not hindsight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,444 Posted January 3 At least we all have a story to finally replace the Bayern Munich win. In years to come we’ll all be able to say “where were you? Where were you when we drew with the all powerful Southampton at home in championship?” 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted January 3 59 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Beacause a whole lot of people are angry we set up defensive and did not beat them and yet it seems they are as of right now on the longest unbeaten run anywhere in the world, so think it's fair to give them some credit.. right? So if I understand you correctly, because we're not on that list & we keep getting beat, our manager is one of the best in the world? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,683 Posted January 3 After months of criticising Wagner for not adjusting tactics to stifle an opposition, we finally do it (yes, to extreme measures in this case that I wouldn't want to see regularly whatsoever) and yet the same posters who predicted 0-3, 0-4, 1-4 losses are claiming we could have won the game. I can guarantee Southampton would have looked 10x the side had we left open space for them to play in the final third. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted January 3 5 minutes ago, hogesar said: and yet the same posters who predicted 0-3, 0-4, 1-4 losses are claiming we could have won the game. They sound disappointed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,741 Posted January 3 1 minute ago, ricardo said: They sound disappointed. As I have said quite a few times it's always much busier on here when we lose.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,322 Posted January 3 I didn’t think Southampton were that special to be honest. The point is that after over a year of this coach in charge we should have a style of play and a formation that is capable of matching the better sides in this league without having to be torn up to try and grind out a point to save the coaches job. It should not be forgotten that we did the same v QPR recently as well. QPR. We have no style of play, we have no settled side. We have no way of playing that is recognisable or sustainable in terms of delivering consistent results. It’s an utter s**tshow and everyone at the club should be embarrassed. That action has not been taken already beggars belief and is beyond incompetence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,683 Posted January 3 6 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: I didn’t think Southampton were that special to be honest. The point is that after over a year of this coach in charge we should have a style of play and a formation that is capable of matching the better sides in this league without having to be torn up to try and grind out a point to save the coaches job. It should not be forgotten that we did the same v QPR recently as well. QPR. We have no style of play, we have no settled side. We have no way of playing that is recognisable or sustainable in terms of delivering consistent results. It’s an utter s**tshow and everyone at the club should be embarrassed. That action has not been taken already beggars belief and is beyond incompetence Booo Knapper bring back Webber? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canarywary 107 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Beacause a whole lot of people are angry we set up defensive and did not beat them and yet it seems they are as of right now on the longest unbeaten run anywhere in the world, so think it's fair to give them some credit.. right? Love to see St Pauli doing well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,392 Posted January 3 50 minutes ago, Canarywary said: Love to see St Pauli doing well! Also, any table that has Raith Rovers a place ahead of Real Madrid is all right with me. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,020 Posted January 3 I think if we had pressed them we may have got more joy. They clearly didn't like the press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSEYELLOW 36 Posted January 3 3 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: They were pretty good, but we made it very hard for them. I think if we'd played a more open game they'd have demonstrated greater precision than we did and it would have been easier for everyone to see why they're on the run they are. Swansea tried going toe-to-toe with them and got absolutely clattered. That list only seems to have European clubs - are there really no leagues elsewhere in the world with a really dominant side? 6th on the list is Chinese. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted January 3 3 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Beacause a whole lot of people are angry we set up defensive and did not beat them and yet it seems they are as of right now on the longest unbeaten run anywhere in the world, so think it's fair to give them some credit.. right? This is why I really didn't get the anger on Monday, and I'm usually a 20% whinger. Play that way vs Bristol Rovers and there will be questions, but I can't imagine we will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
