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Match Thread Home V Leyton Orient 23/02, 7pm kick off.

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by bantamdave41, Feb 21, 2021.

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Result

Poll closed Feb 24, 2021.
  1. Win

    101 vote(s)
    87.8%
  2. Draw

    10 vote(s)
    8.7%
  3. Defeat

    4 vote(s)
    3.5%
  1. Inspector

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    We’re going to see more and more teams trying to frustrate us because of the run we’re on. Great that we have the squad depth to make changes to unlock defences. With Rowe it’s going to be frustrating for him playing that lone striker role. More often than not he loses out and the ball comes back. Maybe he needs to play behind the striker but where can you put him?
     
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  2. bantamdave41

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    Absolutely. It's our best win under T&S and we will have other games on similar par of performance (to the high standard set) and opposition type. We won't win them all but these wins we pick up, when below par on performance are VERY welcome
     
  3. JonButterfield

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    Rowe followed the ball tonight, which wasn't helpful. Since our most prolific forward pass was a diagonal to the wings, Rowe kept wandering.

    I thought he was poor and showed poor discipline. As a result he was near useless at leading the line; a crucial job.

    He's not getting in ahead of Cooke, and he'll be a little fortunate to start the next game.

    And after all the build up too, I was certainly buying the hype.

    Hopefully just a bad game after his poorlies.
     
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  4. bantam65

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    I just voted win in the poll.
     
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    There are going to be a lot of games like this whilst we are in this form anybody thinking teams will allow us to play sweeping football every game will be disappointed.
    The good thing is now we have the players who can play and can battle as well and with a defence as tight as ours is at the moment gives us a great chance every match
     
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    There are going to be a lot of games like this whilst we are in this form anybody thinking teams will allow us to play sweeping football every game will be disappointed.
    The good thing is now we have the players who can play and can battle as well and with a defence as tight as ours is at the moment gives us a great chance every match
    cooke didn’t do a lot better it was a tough job in there tonight
     
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  7. bantamdave41

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    That's 3 times today, I've liked your posts. Happy times
     
  8. fredm

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    Brophy had an excellent game. If Wood leaves in the summer as is rumoured I would not be unhappy to see us make a bid for him.
     
  9. Fordy117

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    He must have taken his tablets today. He's talking sense for once.
     
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    You're right, Leyton Orient pressed high and closed us down quickly, we actually did all right to retain possession at times playing some smart passes - ultimately it didn't look like we would create that all important match-winning opportunity, but that's because Orient came tooled up with a game plan.

    The game was frantic at times, and no, we didn't cope perfectly with the pressure Orient brought, but we DID match them, and we DIDN'T wilt.

    The changes allowed us to go on to win the game, albeit somewhat fortunately, but at the end of the day - a win's a win.
     
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    Yeah, that's why I don't get the clamour to push the boat out for AOC or Wood.

    Plenty of good full backs at this level, some better than the ones we have.
     
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    Have to give you that one.
     
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    Cooke was man of the match by a country mile tonight, only Sutton and Crankshaw when he came on anywhere near him.
     
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    Wood was gash tonight but you couldn't say that about AOC.
     
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    AOC's been good since he went to right back, but he I'd be disappointed if we stuck with him and didn't push for better. We need people we can rely in the good times AND the bad, and during the worst eras, he's been shocking from a professional stand point.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  16. Keefly Bantam

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    What is this obsession of yours for clubs with an O and an L in their name?
     
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    Sutton for me but fine margins.
     
  18. hornseabantam

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    Ugly February night weather, ugly game. We won. I'm shaking my head trying to believe this, given where we were at early December 2020. Five points off the play off places, with a game in hand. Shit and biscuits!
    This is such a mediocre division right now. Just look at how few points separate virtually all the teams. Orient were pretty much as good or bad as every side we've played or are going to play this season. That's why we'll be in the play offs. We're currently five points off, with a game in hand and bloody loads of matches still to play. My bet's on, but buy in quick - odds are narrowing big time.
     
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  19. Keefly Bantam

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    So that includes Paudie as well by your logic. Part of a poor defence over last 2 years that you are referencing.
     
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    Too many misplaced passes, same for Elliot Watt.
     
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