Holmes_and_Watson

Not reallly on there for Leo. Manning was never being used on the overlap. But it might make them think. and give us a yard.

Nice from Leo. But it's a brief attack. Stewart for Larin. Not that far away from when we make that switch normally. Downes gets things back to normal, by getting a card.

Becoming more of the same. Just getting it clear.

Nicely in from Fellows. Nice to visit the other half of the pitch.

Better than that. Just wait for deep cover agent Targett's report.

They have. But they've not had to chase back or absorb any pressure. Or defend really. That's made it a bit easier for them, than we'd have liked.

This. The stats show a hammering. And I'm sure Tonda wanted it better when we get the ball upfield. But we've stuck to the instructions. We're keeping it compact and absorbing pressure on purpose.

Whoof! Glad to hear that whistle. Not often I say that, under Tonda. Defensively, we've soaked up an awful lot in that half. We're well drilled to do it. But it takes one slip/error or bit of extra Boro quality. Larin has been easily countered. He's looked isolated too. So, he's trying to contest balls in a way where he knows he's not got the support. Tonda's game plan gets us to 25% of the tie even. Boro will no doubt be pumped up after that half. They've not had to overextend themselves to do that. So, a bit more to hold that ball up and stretch the game would be useful. Hopefully, they'll get caught coming forward at some point.

Poor kick from Peretz. But 1) he was trying to get it up the park more directly 2) Human error will appear when you're asking them to do so much. Pressure right up to the break.

Larin as physically useful as putting it up to AA. Fellows better when it's Stewart. Scienza very deep. Boro hunting the ball from us, and we seem to be hoping they tire out. A scramble in the goalmouth and we clear again. Targett and others being given lots of room. We're solid and cool defensively, but we're needing to stop inviting more. Yay. Peretz puts it long.

Larin not able to keep the ball, and Conway, who has looked dangerous hits the post. We've set our stall out here, but have to change soon, to push them back.

Oof. Not far away from Ayling. We're allowing them to play to their strengths. Fine, that they need a lot of chances. But we are giving them to them. Good block from Bree stopping Whittaker.

Having to soak up a fair bit of pressure, which the home support are right behind. It's giving them all the momentum. We're sticking to a plan, but we're better than having to do this.

When our Phoenix club play, as surely the honourable course of action is to close down the club in shame. It was a dark, dark moment when I read about this. But then, it was after midnight....🙂

I'd go with Palmer, Leamas, Templar, Bond (c), Bourne, Smiley, Quiller, Flint, Helm, Ryan, Drake Clean sheet, due to our Berlin Wall and info from the grassy knoll above 'boro's training ground.

They want to make sure they get to impose their fine, before any potential promotion. No sneaking up, without paying.

Shot

The very next thing I read... "The new politics is the Green Party Vs Reform" - Polanski Hopefully that card will be fast tracked 🙂

I remember May as being someone who talked a lot about it, while little changed. It's the results people are interested in, not various excuses as to why they don't do what they say they will do. If it's people's number 1 concern, and they now vote Reform then that's their right. Both Conservatives and Labour governments have had plenty of opportunity. If Reform fall flat on their faces, make lives even worse for people and make horrendous decisions elsewhere, hopefully they will vote for someone else next time.

It's an issue that both Conservatives and Labour governments have paid lip service to for decades. They've only themselves to blame if people hold them to account for it. I doubt it's the only issue that applies to people's voting for Reform either.

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Rohl has lost more league games (3) this season than Martin did (1). 🙂

"It's a matter of trust" said someone from labour. In other news, all parties are reassessing their immigration policies after 2 million die, after their sides split with laughter over political hypocrisy. I'm forming the opinion that some politicians have to stop standing because the length of their nose making troughing impossible. The SNP can't move on from Salmond as some of the people involved in that, are still in office. More broadly, and they aren't alone here, is that there's a controlling group that purged anyone who they felt to be a threat. Morality and decency were never factors for them.

While on the topic of champions of democracy, such as Reform and the Greens, an SNP councillor has been jailed for sexual assault against 5 men. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yrwd2n3weo While that's bad enough, the SNP went out of it's way to silence and cover up the incidents, going as far as plotting to oust others from the party who raised concerns, or complained about how those concerns were dealt with. The guilty party was seen as a rising star in the party, and has plenty of photos with Sturgeon. More on behaviour that was indulged for over a decade, here. https://wingsoverscotland.com/in-your-name/#more-137374

The front page of the Times, is saying that Polanski's boob hypnotism was given when not a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy! If, like me, you look to make sure that all of your completely worthwhile hypnotherapy is Council accredited, this is something of a betrayal. Fortunately, despite the course, I wasn't looking to have glamour-moobs, and I'm happy with them as they are. Although, I do wonder if having one slightly larger than the other is due to him not having a full membership. Oh, and there was a reminder that he was claiming to be a Red Cross Spokesperson, when he wasn't. Faking credit for helping some of the world's most vulnerable for personal gain. Another political champion of integrity and honesty leads his party into the elections!