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Funny that, it's exactly the opposite in women's football! But in Mara's case let alone the extra weight I'm sure it's impacting his peripheral vision and proprioception, although him getting caught from behind on Tuesday night might just have been laziness and lack of awareness..

Could be, but that would never be recognised by the wise ones on this forum who insist "play your best team" as if the players were all automatons.

Maybe RM was trying to make a point? "Make it difficult for me to drop you" or "here's a chance to earn a start" or the like. Whatever the motivation he threw the chance away.

Another game where we really should have been more relaxed at the end, but the start of OWTSGMI 5 minutes from the end was a sign of the crowd's confidence that Cov wouldn't score again. The crowd was also right in making Aribo MoM as he made things happen and was really putting in an effort too, although THB was strong in defence. Nobody looked out of place in that team except perhaps Brooks, who doesn't seem to be performing as well as we have seen before; didn't he play more centrally for Bourneouth? Some wayward passing at times, but that may partly be explained by over-ambition and a bit of over-confidence, which is certainly better than the alternative! I called Mara coming on before it happened but not in the position he played. He's a lot stronger than he used to be but that seems to be combined with less motivation, if that were possible. I really would like to see Dibling and SAA have a chance; perhaps when we're 3-0 up in a game...

Too positive a view for this board?

Also his concentration dropped at the end and his marking for their goal was poor. But let the posters get their sarcastic jokes in. The odd sarcastic comment would be fine but some of them are unremitting and tiresome; it seems their only form of humour. The sun is out so a leisurely stroll to the only local pub with Sky to watch the game, just hope they've remembered to renew their contract, unlike ast time!

I was reading yesterday an article about football injuries that said many professional players were more bandy legged (see above..) although it wasn't clear whether from training or natural selection, but it helped with the twisting and changes of direction required in the game. I watched a bit of Stewart's appearance in the U23 match, and although he was playing down a level he still had that look that makes it obvious the player you are watching has something about them. Let's all cross our fingers..

Yes, the poster was obviously well informed on the subject, and now we know. I'll have a look at that video when I've a moment. I've been in a 747's cockpit on landing once (thanks Fitzhugh F of this parish!) and it is some beast.

I can just imagine.. one lone constable thinking 'oh f....... !'

A pig of a game then? Did Chester park the minibus?

Embarassing in Sunday football too!

There were a load of old pallets present as well: pictures available of fork lift trucks moving them away from the main fire. I just hope Saturday's game goes ahead otherwise we will be in the fixture mire.

Why the 'eck haven't they made the decision and announced it. It's patently obvious from everything we've seen here.. Stadium safety officer and fire chief together for the decision and then the details afterwards with all the parties involved.. It's not as if any of the submissions from the other parties will impact the decision - "well, we'd rather like to fulfill the fixture today.."

My friend who lives across the river and first mentioned it to me says there have been no flames visible for 10 minutes but loads of smoke. With the danger of reignition as well as the smoke there will be loads of appliances and road closures, and can't see it being on so won't be doing my normal mooch into Southampton early, whether by train or car.

I take that bit back, but the need for extra blood pressure tablets was true!

Firstly, thanks to Convict Colony for the stream link. Bastard, another wasted afternoon! 😉 We have a left back who is left footed, I believe, but when he has the ball he continually comes inside where his body shape is all wrong and he looks like a fish out of water and what is more doubles the need for Amlodipine as my BP increases. Other teams have also identified him as a weakness. The commentators have been talking about risk/reward strategy, but so far it mainly seems risk. Why is it that other teams' centre halves don't have the brain farts ours do?

Ooo, catty! Actually Saint Keef I have played the lone striker, but more your Adams than your Armstrong whilst I waited for the others to come and give me support. Different from Adams in that I also use my left foot: for passing, tap-ins, chips and crosses. Can't manage laces. Rallyboy, of this 'ere parish can vouch that I've got the build for it! But sadly you have identified my weakness, which is why this season I am playing in goal.. Mind you, I shall do a brisk jog to the pub to watch the game in a few minutes. Can't say I'm hopeful (!) with that line-up.. I'll join the wrist slitting later to use up my last post.

Yep, said it before: Meghoma, SAA, Dibling and Bragg as a sub to protect our lead..

Yep! I was there under the East stand. He did a little shimmy, as I recall it, and was an unlikely scorer. Don't worry Hughie, I've never forgotten your contribution. 🙂

Let's hope we play SAA, Meghoma, Dibling and Bragg on Wednesday..

At least no Manning or Rothwell, but Hypo, we don't have any defensive midfielders! Perhaps swap Armstrongs at half time as A has been looking weary and S hasn't been up to 90 minutes for ages. If Mara gets on I hope he shows a sight more effort than midweek.

If it annoys you, Turkish and the other hipsters on this board I shall join in enthusiastically even if not too keen on the general idea.. In other news Yates seem to have doubled up their bouncer numbers but 'spoons haven't bothered and no bad vibes in this pub. The city day out to the seaside is, as is traditional, rainy.

Would you want _any_ in the _squad_?! McAtee?

I only came here to say that Holgate has not made Chris Wilder very happy.. The Blades must have been desperate signing him on loan!

I know which pub a big group of Hull fans are drinking in on Tuesday: I'll let you know which so you can come and give them your opinion in person. 🙂