Making Plans 929 Posted December 7, 2013 Great team performance, a bit of luck no & again but 3 great points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted December 7, 2013 This game provided us proof that we have something that many of us thought we lacked, and that is a clinical touch.8 shots to their 25, provided us with 2 goals to their none. I really can''t wait for next weekend now, I am very, very hopefully of a RVW/Hooper pairing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Ruddy was superb. One dropped ball that he claimed within half a second, everything else was nigh on perfect.Needed to be, as both full backs were weak. WBA got a lot in the box, and got a lot of chances. And a lot of clearance attempts were weak. But the CBs did pretty well, Ruddy very well and we pulled through! Fantastic result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted December 7, 2013 Back to his best today. Outstanding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*** 0 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Gingerpele"]Ruddy was superb. One dropped ball that he claimed within half a second, everything else was nigh on perfect. Needed to be, as both full backs were weak. WBA got a lot in the box, and got a lot of chances. And a lot of clearance attempts were weak. But the CBs did pretty well, Ruddy very well and we pulled through! Fantastic result.[/quote] Spot on GP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Back to his best today and agree regarding our fullbacks, but I think that just showed how we miss the likes of Snodgrass and Pilkington who play their part in securing the space in front of the full backs. CB''s were terrific! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Ollson was certainly a bit exposed at times Mark, but it was always going to be tough the way they changed things at half time.I was delighted to see Ruddy hitting some form, it''s what we need! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 995 Posted December 7, 2013 Thank god that Hughton picks the team and not Rudolph Hucker........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Yes, I thought Ruddy needed dropping but then again we have little alternative. I think goalkeepers need protecting sometimes when their form drops or the team is letting in shed loads of goals. But Ruddy showed his resilience today and proved me wrong, not that it mattered.I hope his confidence gets a huge boost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted December 7, 2013 Yes Ruddy was superb today, back to his bestI think it''s inevitable with 442 you are stretched in midfield and for much of the game Olsson was outnumbered, no fullback can stop a cross when that happens. Fortunately none of them did any damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted December 7, 2013 And SOB, it''s ''too'' close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome back JR. Every season he''s been here he has got wins for us by keeping goals out. Until this season when he has been adequate at best. Can''t remember a game where he was the difference between a clean sheet and a defeat or draw. Until today. More please John! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted December 8, 2013 Ruddy was great - one or two shots I thought he couldn''t reach, but he did. He certainly saved us from defeat.I don''t think he is quite at his best yet, however. There were too many crosses or corners flashing right across our box, and the ones nearer goal should be his to deal with. Fortunately the Baggie heading was generally poor, or the result could have been very different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites