AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 BBC''s HT summary;"It''s been a poor game, largely devoid of incident. Neither side has had the upper hand for any length of time. Neither side deserves the lead." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Surprised at the flack Howson''s getting, he hasn''t been the most noticeable player on the pitch but he''s recycled possession well and allowed the team to keep the ball. His passing accuracy is 83%, the best of any midfielder excluding Hoolahan. I find it astonishing that people have spent most of the season complaining about the lack of the ability to control the ball and the only midfielder doing that at the moment is being criticised for not having enough impact! I wonder if Hughton would remove Johnson and play a Howson/Tettey midfield, now that would be very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vos 155 Posted March 30, 2013 Well in command against an awful Wigan team. BUT we never look like scoring. Real lack of quality in the final third of the pitch. Bennett lacking any confidence and fairly anonymous. Kamara shows some nice touches and pace but obviously lacks experience . Wes playing his usual balls in to tight positions and not as effective as he should be against this opposition. Howson/Johnson holding back.Wigan are there for the taking - but don''t bet on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted March 30, 2013 [quote user="Gingerpele"]Do I close my eyes when Johnson gives the ball away?Can''t say I''ve noticed him give it away more than twice... And Howson has only had the ball about 5 times.[/quote]Bradley Johnson: 29 passes, 66% accuracyJonny Howson: 18 passes, 88% accuracyJohnson''s passing has been poor today, once again it seems to be the long passes that are costing him, 4 attempted, none completed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Pretty poor summary from BBC. Not a poor game at all. There have been incidents, just not big incidents. 0-0 is probably fair, we''ve had better play, them better chances.Snods stats looks pretty good, 20 passes, 2 misplaced, 3 crosses, 4 completed dribbles. Not too bad. More from him, Kamara and Hoolahan. Would be nice to see Kamara stay on for longer today, bring Holt or even Becchio on alongside him/upfront and move him out wide (as he''s been outwide half the game anyway) in 15/20 mins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technika 0 Posted March 30, 2013 howsons had a reasonable game, been solid.time for holt on for kamara though. kamara hasnt really shown why he should be starting ahead of holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Poor game but that''s down to the home side who need to win and are showing less intent than Norwich City to get a goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted March 30, 2013 Bennett off please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Snod is doing well on the left now, but Bennett hasn''t done too much on the right. Wouldn''t be surprised at all to see us sign those two wingers RVW mentioned, as Bennett like Morison has just lost his form/confidence here unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 I disagree, I think pretty much both teams have been solid but unspectacular. I can''t help but think that on his favoured side Snoddy would be twice as dangerousBenno v. poor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technika 0 Posted March 30, 2013 [quote user="RUDOLPH HUCKER"]Poor game but that''s down to the home side who need to win and are showing less intent than Norwich City to get a goal.[/quote]id say its a poor game because both teams are a bit 5h1t at scoring goals tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Definitely time for Holt...Holt and Becchio, even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 And they''ve taken McManaman off who''s been a threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolleyneerg 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Yep, Bennett off, the yellow gives another reason. Want to see Holt on, let''s make an early and positive change for once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,028 Posted March 30, 2013 Holt time please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 4-4-2 I would imagine now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QHcanary 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Wigan''s shooting seems to suggest they''re playing rugby.Pretty poor in general, but it feels like we''re the more likely to score. The final ball hasn''t been up to it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted March 30, 2013 Standard of football is not high is it :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted March 30, 2013 BJ continually wastes possesion. It''s beyond frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QHcanary 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Howson to the rescue there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 We have been so poor at playing it out wide. Fox on the bench? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 [quote user="lincoln canary"]BJ continually wastes possesion. It''s beyond frustrating. [/quote]Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 Howard Webb has been poor today IMO, so many yellow cards ignored... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules 0 Posted March 30, 2013 We''ve been pretty comfortable so far but without actually posing a goal threat . We really have to take advantage or I fear Wigan sneaking one toward the end. This game is there for the taking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted March 30, 2013 Another great position to get a good delivery into the box... wasted. So frustrating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Sums up the game for me just there. Good play by Norwich to get Garrido in, but when it comes time to pull the ball back to Kamara, his touch deserts him and the chance is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 30, 2013 It would have been easier to score today I think...Wigan''s defence is pretty inept. But our attack has been equally inept. I think if Hughton took a chance we''d score a goal, but he''s not the kind of manager who is going to take that chance when we''ve got a point in the bag... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Wigan are looking more likely now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Wigan definitely upping their game now. Little bit worried tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,931 Posted March 30, 2013 Change the midfield. Howson and Johnson are running out of steam. As for Benno, well, he''s let us down a bit today it attack.Tettey and Whittaker on please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites