Holmes_and_Watson

I'm sure we'd all like a "Ref a PL game" coupon if we got one in a Christmas cracker, like this guy. 🙂

We allied with Doctor Who against the Daleks. He's never forgiven us.

This season 1 of the 3 thought that revolutionising football was a winner and another one was making a step up for the second season in a row. But yes, there's quite the gap even without shooting yourself in the foot as we've done.

Fernandes lucky to stay on as his nose brutally hits another palace player again. The ref must go home happy every game, having got the support of all the home teams he gives every decision to.

Oooof. I thought that was going in from the free kick.

Miles ahead.... ... of everyone else in getting to the Championship first.

His corners could do with work too. He's young, so I'd have thought we'd have other options there.

Fernandes' nose getting him into trouble again. Well done ref.

Palace all over us as the half went on. Where we devoted our time to passing it around the back all season, Palace spent at least some time getting their front line doing the same. While we struggled to hold the ball and get a pass complete, they noticed the lack of bite in our midfield and passed their way easily through it. AA looking very quiet again in a wider position. I can see why he prefers to be central, and probably means it for the PL, as he's not getting much from where he is. Dibling raw, and not with much support to do much. Aribo trying to shore things up is not really something he's best at, and it's showing. Still, it's even and we can only hope for a better second half. Bedders' first foul is getting him a card though.

Lost interest sharply at "commentary" 🙂

I thought his nose might have been sent off for hitting the Palace player's arm like that. Lucky escape for Saints there.

An attacking, hard working physical and pacey attack. One day we might get one. Not sure where our midfield have gone.

Off KWP heel to stop a second.

Excellent Ramsdale save there. Only one team going in front at this point. Need to get a fluky counter or just get a grip.

The equaliser was certainly coming. We were struggling to get anything clear.

And so early in our 10 year plan. I can only hope we remain humble with our feet on the ground when things get even better.

I appreciate you taking the time, and sharing your thoughts on the above. I guess the OP didn't see your post. I'm assuming that the whole point of their thread was to discuss reform, and not just to post links. I'm sure they have some interesting thoughts on it too.

Asylum

Another post pretending that the Guardian, the source of all correct opinion along with James O'Brien, is somehow not trying to use it's political stance any differently to the parody papers on the other side. Good to see a mention on how informed people were during rioting from the person who got caught out trying to fake a racially motivated incident on social media during it. While a NASA space probe has gone closer to the sun, there's still no sign of SOG's self awareness anywhere in the cosmos.

Norwich fans welcoming the decision for more seasons of playing out from the back...

His bromance has left the building. 🙂 As with any new manager, he'll have to earn it. That's how it should be on an ongoing basis too. In a squad Martin felt was hampered by "scar tissue" after the last relegation, Stephens was vocal, bought into Martin's ideas and was versatile to play in a number of roles. It was only awkward as, when everyone is fit, he's not first choice on skill, only in shoutiness. Useful to have in the squad still for us, considering where we are. In his self inflicted absence, Wood has been decent. Unless he's alienated the rest of the squad, or the club, ABK (who was also decent in his only appearance) might get a chance again too. There's plenty of personal responsibility and flexibility required in Juric's sides. Things Stephens has, but will now need to show in training to get back in.

Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping Prokofiev "Troika" Jona Lewie - Stop the Cavalry Baby, it's cold outside - Ella Fitzgerald Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney

From a scrap in a previous game cameo he hit the bar with a very decent header. He had better chances yesterday, and he and we need that sharpness back. He has done it for other clubs, and we also got glimpses of him being more than just someone who heads it. He was a focal point for Ramsdale on several occasions. Varying success, and we'll need to look at giving him options when he gets it. He held the ball well and got some decent passes off too. I thought he was going to tire out quickly. But with him getting more than the tacticless sub on from Martin, he actually looked better, with the extra minutes, before fading along with everyone else. Martin was never going to change. He felt that TP wasn't ever going to be a good match for his system, and SR couldn't get a deal to move him on that suited all parties. It's not great for anyone. I'm pleased for him on a personal level after coming in for a Jones team, just as he was out the door. It's been very frustrating, and hopefully he'll be able to thrive under this system. His heavy involvement in lots of good things yesterday was an excellent start.

Got a laughing emoji because fish dance. But also worth the like one too. SR came in thinking they would add their approach onto a successful Ralph system. That would stabilise dips in it, bring individual wages down while bringing in fresh talent to sell on at a premium. When Ralph's system wasn't saved, for various reasons, they've kept some of their financial approaches, even if it's a false economy, but have been inconsistent tactically. The 10 year plan seems to include veering from one approach to another. The punching above their weight attribute seems to overcome other considerations.

I read this, thought they must be in their '80s. Nipped off to have a look through that. Found out they weren't quite there. Adjusted the gag. Spotted this, and realised I'd just wasted 2 mins. Salvaged it by moaning about it, in a post instead. 🙂 - How I spent my Christmas hols by H&W Also in Signs You Need A New Start by Doctoroncall, page 137 "I knew I'd scrapped the bottom of the barrel. But worse was to come when my gags were matching H&W's."