BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Of course we can, despite injuries we still have an excellent group of players available, given the right leadership, motivation and strategy, we should be coming away with 3 points.Let''s hope the travelling faithfull are given a performance that will warm their spirits in the SH that is The HawthornsHave not had a bad record there recently! OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Vanwink"]Of course we can, despite injuries we still have an excellent group of players available, given the right leadership, motivation and strategy, we should be coming away with 3 points.Let''s hope the travelling faithfull are given a performance that will warm their spirits in the SH that is The HawthornsHave not had a bad record there recently! OTBC[/quote]That''s three problems for a start... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted December 7, 2013 The old "elephant trap", clearly set up to jump back on this thread at 5pm with the expected outcome." leadership, motivation and strategy"That''s all we need then. If we get those three things right, the players can just turn up and win?One of the most disappointing features of the anti-Hughton campaign has been the almost total lack of responsibility or accountability put onto the players for simply not performing at the level they are capable of. You can question motivation and tactics, but ultimately the players on the pitch need to take some of the heat for being unable to retain possession, complete simple passes, or carry out basic defensive duties. It''s easy to pin it all on Hughton & Co, but a lot of the problem is the lack of players taking responsibility on the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,515 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Mister Chops"]One of the most disappointing features of the anti-Hughton campaign has been the almost total lack of responsibility or accountability put onto the players for simply not performing at the level they are capable of. You can question motivation and tactics, but ultimately the players on the pitch need to take some of the heat for being unable to retain possession, complete simple passes, or carry out basic defensive duties. It''s easy to pin it all on Hughton & Co, but a lot of the problem is the lack of players taking responsibility on the pitch.[/quote]Huzzah!!Nail, hammer, hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 It''s sad how quickly a positive thread can be turned into an attack on our players! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,515 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Vanwink"]It''s sad how quickly a positive thread can be turned into an attack on our players![/quote]Its not an attack - its accepting things as they are and wanting things to improve. [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted December 7, 2013 I had no idea you were such a sensitive soul. Let''s hope our excellent group of players have a bit more backbone.[quote user="Vanwink"]Given the right leadership (on the pitch and off it), motivation and strategy, and our excellent group of players performing at the level we know they are capable of, including a greatly reduced number of basic errors, we should be coming away with a positive result.[/quote]Appreciate that doesn''t fit quite so well with the Hughton Out! bandwagon, but at least it''s a more rounded perspective and suggests our players may be at least a tiny bit responsible for the outcome of matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 It all looks consistent to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted December 7, 2013 Of course we can win:WBA scored 17 conceded 19 goal diff -2NCFC scored 12 conceded 28 goal diff -16Errrr, maybe not! They don''t ship as many goals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al 0 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Vanwink"]Of course we can, despite injuries we still have an excellent group of players available, given the right leadership, motivation and strategy, we [b]should[/b] be coming away with 3 points.Let''s hope the travelling faithfull are given a performance that will warm their spirits in the SH that is The HawthornsHave not had a bad record there recently! OTBC[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singingcanary 0 Posted December 7, 2013 1-0 win no worries. They will be over confident Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al 0 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="Vanwink"]Of course we can, despite injuries we still have an excellent group of players available, given the right leadership, motivation and strategy, we should be coming away with 3 points.Let''s hope the travelling faithfull are given a performance that will warm their spirits in the SH that is The HawthornsHave not had a bad record there recently! OTBC[/quote]On what planet SHOULD we be coming away with 3 points? They have a better squad with better, more experienced players. They are playing better football even against the top teams AND we have Hughton AND it''s an away game.We COULD come away with 3 points but there is no way we SHOULD be coming away with 3 points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted December 7, 2013 We can but I''ll be surprised if we do. Think it''s time to stop trying not to lose away games & just go for it. This is not a Man C, Liverpool or Arsenal - it''s one of our more realistic chances of getting a win away from home.No more Hull City efforts - positive team selection (which must include Hooper), positive tactics, positive attitude and positive substitutions could get us a positive result.The question is though, is Hughton capable of such a U-turn?We''ll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted December 7, 2013 Well they only have one more point than us (which shocked me!) so a comfortable home win and another no show from us would be very disappointing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggie Strayshun 0 Posted December 7, 2013 If we don''t get at least 4 pts from our next 3 away games (WBA, Sunderland, Palace) then frankly, we really are stuffed. The positive brigade have been harping on for weeks now how we cannot expect to get anything at the Emirates, Etihad, Anfield etc. Well, that defeatist attitude is no longer relevant. It must stop. Starting at 3pm today.BTW, I''m really not convinced that everyone HAS only been pinning the blame on Hughton. For example Bassong came in for a lot of stick after his no-show at Man Citeh. And Russell Martin too . Bradders seems to come in for criticism regularly. But, ultimately, the buck has to stop somewhere, and to most of us it''s the manager/coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoot1975 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Today is definitely a winnable game and I am looking forward to listening in from work. Will we win is a different matter, I think it will depend on the first goal. If we get it I think we could well grab that elusive away win but, the way the squad confidence seems if we concede first then I fear it could be another collapse on an England cricket scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Last minute winner in front of us away suupporters today would be brilliant!3-1 defeat it is then [:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Reggie Strayshun wrote the following post at 07/12/2013 10:48 AM:"BTW, I''m really not convinced that everyone HAS only been pinning the blame on Hughton. For example Bassong came in for a lot of stick after his no-show at Man Citeh. And Russell Martin too . Bradders seems to come in for criticism regularly. But, ultimately, the buck has to stop somewhere, and to most of us it''s the manager/coaches. "Spot on Reggie, anyone who went to White Hart Lane for example would have witnessed the players coming in for a lot of criticism at the final whistle.People that suggest otherwise clearly don''t attend games and actually see what''s happening. There will always be armchair critics but often they don''t have the full picture mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted December 7, 2013 Can We ? YepWill We ? Nope !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Catbeard The Old 0 Posted December 7, 2013 I''ve put £20 on a West Brom win or draw......I''ve never won a sports bet in my life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 7, 2013 We have an outside chance of a win. WBA are going through a sticky patch themselves, with one win (against Palace) in eight games.To get that win we would need to take the game by the scruff of the neck from the off. Control midfield and silence the crowd. Take the few chances that come our way, and withstand a late WBA home onslaught.We would need a lot of players who have been under-performing lately to step up and show their mettle. Players like Howson, who tend to go into their shell, need to show more of their positive side and impose themselves on the game.Tactically, if Hooper doesn''t start with Wes playing in behind him, then we haven''t got much chance of a positive result, in my opinion. To win you need creativity and a goalscorer, as well as defensive resilience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Although of course some points is what we all want as its points that count. I just want to see a good away performance.......or a scrappy win, as long as we don''t capitulate like we have against the big teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted December 7, 2013 We can but we won''t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Hill 0 Posted December 7, 2013 I''ve had a grand on West Brom. I always win sports bets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 131 Posted December 7, 2013 No, yet another defeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Catbeard The Old 0 Posted December 7, 2013 [quote user="RollesbyCanary"]I''ve put £20 on a West Brom win or draw......I''ve never won a sports bet in my life[/quote]Like I said, it''s impossible for me to win a bet xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Vanwink wrote the following post at 07/12/2013 8:39 AM:Of course we can, despite injuries we still have an excellent group of players available, given the right leadership, motivation and strategy, we should be coming away with 3 points. Let''s hope the travelling faithfull are given a performance that will warm their spirits in the SH that is The Hawthorns Have not had a bad record there recently! OTBC Great performance from the players and the manager. Fantastic! Just what we all needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Can win wont win shows what I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,351 Posted December 7, 2013 That''s is a great win. Pat Murphy on Radio 5 called it spot on. Soaked up pressure, had a bit of luck and scored on the break. Fan- bloody - tastic. I''m off for a beer! [B] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,351 Posted December 7, 2013 That''s is a great win. Pat Murphy on Radio 5 called it spot on. Soaked up pressure, had a bit of luck and scored on the break. Fan- bloody - tastic. I''m off for a beer! [B] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites