RobJames 881 Posted March 4 If there was a game that we could improve our away form it is this one. Boro having only taken 4 points from their last 18– we have notched up an incredible fourteen. And to be there come May, it's games like this we need to be winning. Three teams on losing streaks. We've beaten one (S'land) and there's Rotherham on Sat. Perhaps with a bit more skill we would have scored more on Saturday, enthusiasm over ability. But we are having shots on goal(ish) Even Gino seems to be getting the reach - not row x any more. you don't shoot, you don't score. We know the match winners. however what has transformed the performances is the unsung heroes who have come good. Gibson returning to his best, Stacey getting crosses in, regularly. Passback steadily improving. It needs a fully committed team and squad to get us to the playoffs. No shortage of enthusiasm and commitment. Just need to get things to click. Hopefully it will on Weds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,239 Posted March 4 41 minutes ago, Myra Hawtree said: Middlesbrough. Missed a trick not posting that in “red pen” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,168 Posted March 5 2 hours ago, RobJames said: If there was a game that we could improve our away form it is this one. Boro having only taken 4 points from their last 18– we have notched up an incredible fourteen. And to be there come May, it's games like this we need to be winning. Three teams on losing streaks. We've beaten one (S'land) and there's Rotherham on Sat. Perhaps with a bit more skill we would have scored more on Saturday, enthusiasm over ability. But we are having shots on goal(ish) Even Gino seems to be getting the reach - not row x any more. you don't shoot, you don't score. We know the match winners. however what has transformed the performances is the unsung heroes who have come good. Gibson returning to his best, Stacey getting crosses in, regularly. Passback steadily improving. It needs a fully committed team and squad to get us to the playoffs. No shortage of enthusiasm and commitment. Just need to get things to click. Hopefully it will on Weds. Um.... er......... well I'm plumping for Fassnacht via predictive text.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,183 Posted March 5 (edited) Is pass back included in "playing it from the back?" We definitely seem improved with regard to the latter. There is the occasional fright, but most teams seem to have those. Pass-back is the move which excites the boo-boys in to song. Sometimes it is necessary and even part of the build up, sometimes (perhaps the case on Saturday) it just seems negative and indicative of a team devoid of attacking ideas/tactics. A groan or two rather than a boo might seem more appropriate when that is the case. P.S. Say 'Boro and all English footie fans know who you are talking about, except perhaps those living in Peterborough. Edited March 5 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,257 Posted March 5 You would expect Hull and Coventry to win their home games tonight, or perhaps not. Another draw wouldn't be a complete disaster but at some point we need an away win or two. An extra day to get Nunez fit, and Barnes has to huff and puff through another slog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,847 Posted March 5 3 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: P.S. Say 'Boro and all English footie fans know who you are talking about, except perhaps those living in Peterborough. I did start a campaign to get people to correctly call them 'brough (pronounced "bruh") but it never caught on. 'Boro just winds me up because it's not actually in the full version of the name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 756 Posted March 5 (edited) 7 hours ago, Petriix said: I did start a campaign to get people to correctly call them 'brough (pronounced "bruh") but it never caught on. 'Boro just winds me up because it's not actually in the full version of the name. Well it’s a kind of approximation of how the end bit’s pronounced Like writing The Ding for Reading (some do actually call it that here!), Pool for Liverpool or (and this is the obvious one) Ridge for our Fine City… Edited March 5 by GenerationA47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,750 Posted March 5 Honestly feels like it does not matter if we play a world class team away or a pub leauge side away.. We just don't win away. It's not something we have made a habit of this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,183 Posted March 5 14 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Honestly feels like it does not matter if we play a world class team away or a pub leauge side away.. We just don't win away. It's not something we have made a habit of this season. We have won four and drawn five and lost eight, about what to expect with the inconsistencies of DW and the injuries we've had. It is not the actual disaster you state, but disappointing when you consider expectations. We are where we should be as a result. Is the man capable of inspiring a good enough run-in to ensure play-offs, we probably ask ourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,788 Posted March 5 Mid table sides like this are exactly who you want from here on in.....but I still cant trust us to win away anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,924 Posted March 5 39 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Mid table sides like this are exactly who you want from here on in.....but I still cant trust us to win away anywhere There aren't many mid-table sides left atm - maybe four or so. Virtually everyone else is currently involved in a relegation scrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,030 Posted March 5 1 hour ago, GenerationA47 said: Well it’s a kind of approximation of how the end bit’s pronounced Like writing The Ding for Reading (some do actually call it that here!), Pool for Liverpool or (and this is the obvious one) Nidge for our Fine City… I am given to understand that Sheringham is sometimes referred to as "Shezza"........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,030 Posted March 5 1 hour ago, BroadstairsR said: We have won four and drawn five and lost eight, about what to expect with the inconsistencies of DW and the injuries we've had. It is not the actual disaster you state, but disappointing when you consider expectations. We are where we should be as a result. Is the man capable of inspiring a good enough run-in to ensure play-offs, we probably ask ourselves. The away fans need to stop booing the team, the teams morale and away form is clearly affected by it............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,183 Posted March 5 16 minutes ago, Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB said: I am given to understand that Sheringham is sometimes referred to as "Shezza"........... And Happisburgh is called "haysbro," I believe. Search Results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 765 Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB said: The away fans need to stop booing the team, the teams morale and away form is clearly affected by it............ Indeed - perhaps they should just stay at home. It's all that awful 20%ers fault! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted March 5 3 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Honestly feels like it does not matter if we play a world class team away or a pub leauge side away.. We just don't win away. It's not something we have made a habit of this season. So Bristol City, Cardiff, Hull never happened ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,233 Posted March 5 Middlesbrough are a mere 6 points off the bottom 3 so they need some points quickly. Given our away record I see a problem.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,409 Posted March 5 (edited) I just think this is a tough game. Would be delighted with a point. Really frustrated to have only taken two from Blackburn and QPR. Had we held on to our lead in either of those games a point would be a great result tonight*. Edited March 5 by Robert N. LiM or tomorrow even Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 352 Posted March 5 4 hours ago, Robert N. LiM said: I just think this is a tough game. Would be delighted with a point. Really frustrated to have only taken two from Blackburn and QPR. Had we held on to our lead in either of those games a point would be a great result tonight. Would be lovely to get a point tonight........... and maybe we could pick 3 up when we play Boro tomorrow night 🙂 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted March 5 Maybe our best bet would be to play tonight, just sneak into the ground and not tell them 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin time 182 Posted March 6 Surely you mean SO SPURSY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,942 Posted March 6 18 hours ago, Robert N. LiM said: I just think this is a tough game. Would be delighted with a point. Really frustrated to have only taken two from Blackburn and QPR. Had we held on to our lead in either of those games a point would be a great result tonight*. I find our away performances very frustrating, especially the 2 games you've mentioned. You would think the way we play would be suited to away games, especially when we move the ball very quickly from back to front. I always think we look at our best when playing on the break. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,257 Posted March 6 Huge opportunity for us to go 1 pt ahead of Hull tonight. With them playing Leicester at the weekend and us playing Rotherham that could easily become 4 pts. Don't mess it up City! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 206 Posted March 6 Not the be all and end all that everyone says it is. A win or a draw would be great but it won't be over with a loss. Boro are not in great form so I would expect at least a point. I think in current form we will just have a bit too much for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,788 Posted March 6 We will certainly see tonight how much our players/coaching staff believe we can do this. There-s no excuses for our not wanting it more than them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addick/Canary 73 Posted March 6 How many times in the last few seasons (even this season) have we just needed to win to move onto the play-off places, and how many times have we failed to do so? Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,183 Posted March 6 If we make the play-offs and Rowe is up and up and running by then we can be optimistic. Is this a new experience of late? Aim for Ip5wich JR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 7 Posted March 6 Anything more than a point is a bonus, still a tough old ****e hole to go to on a Wednesday night, the key here is to score first and keep them locals quiet, they still have a huge grudge we did them at Wembley in 2015……..three points and que sierra sierra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,183 Posted March 6 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Addick/Canary said: How many times in the last few seasons (even this season) have we just needed to win to move onto the play-off places, and how many times have we failed to do so? Just saying. Only last season surely? Along with the one Farke was appointed. We been on the have yo-yo since even with AN(?). Edited March 6 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
