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Everything posted by The Kraken
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To be fair Romeu made the position his own shortly after coming out of lockdown, it was Romeu and JWP as the choice starting two within a short while after football resumed. Which is why I wasn’t all that bothered seeing Hojberg go except for the lack of cover/competition, which hopefully has been ably filled by Diallo. When Romeu is on song, as he was against Everton, he can properly boss a midfield. Since securing his place back in spring he’s put in some very good, consistent performances.
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I’m loving watching the confidence of our players to pass the ball quickly and often in tight situations. Even when in our own half they are looking to play out of trouble. It’s obviously coached and pushed by Ralph. We may have deficiencies but we’re a decent side to watch, and it all shows a side brimming with confidence in themselves.
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Was just tuning in to the radio and they asked if the extra game ban for a frivolous appeal was still a thing. They said 100% a red card.
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It’s nitpicking after a performance like that but I thought we could have really pushed on after they went to ten men. They were effectively playing with 9 as Rodriguez was just loafing about not doing too much. Fair enough they stayed professional, kept the shape and the ball. But I think there Was another goal or two for us there. Not gonna complain any about it though, it was pretty much a faultless display (apart from Redmond).
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There’s no “falling for it”, they pointed this out in the studio afterwards. Intent has absolutely nothing to do with it; so even if the ref did think it was completely accidental it was still dangerous and (according to the laws) a red card. MLG twat mode off ffs.
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Redmond keeps giving it away I. His own half. Frustrating.
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Dan Seaborne as a front sweeper also, iirc. Stephens is simply not a midfielder. And certainly not one that would fit the heavy press that Ralph goes for.
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Did VAR review it at the time? I didn’t watch the game so I don’t know.
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Not sure about that, the talk has been about the T-shirt sleeve rule that IFAB brought in. TV mentioned it as a reason why the Liverpool third goal was chalked offside. I may be wrong but that’s my understanding of it.
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Is that handball? Fuzzy pic is inconclusive. Handball being below the t-shirt line only, hard to tell from that where the impact of the ball is. Not as clear cut as saying it’s a definite handball. Probably just about, but very very close and wouldn’t be surprised to see the ref not overturn that one had it been reviewed.
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I saw a stat earlier today that, in week 5 now, there hasn’t yet been a 0-0 draw in the PL this season. Quite surprising.
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The porn barons look like they’re against the proposals. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54505270 Maybe there is hope yet.
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Yeah this is where I’m at. Not expecting him to rip up trees. But everyone knows we are short of decent options beyond the first team, so if he adds to that with minimal up front fee and a decent deal on the wages, then fine. Adams finished last season looking like he’d found his mojo, but aside from a few bright spots he hasn’t quite found it again yet since the restart. Still think there’s a player there but he seems to thrive on confidence and it’s not quite there just yet. I see him and Theo maybe vying for the CF2 spot alongside Ings. If not then it’s a decent option to have instead of Redmond Armstrong and Djnepo (who has a long way to yet). Not the Blockbuster transfer some were hoping for but there’s at least a bit of promise, and we’re not saddling ourselves with a multi year liability.
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Horrible to watch but much needed 3 points. Much improvement needed as it was basically Burnley reserves.
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Thought it was ffs.
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Is it really? Ta.
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Co commentator (Lee Hendrie?) keeps going on about missing Hojberg, not realising we had our best spell of the season without him in the team.
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Sky stat says zero shots this half!
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Other than the goal, have we had a shot on target? Or more than 3 shots in total? Can’t think of many; the one that was spooned over the bar but not much else.
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I more meant what happened with Bertrand and McCarthy. Total brain fart between the two of them. This is uncomfortable viewing.
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WTF happened there?
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Good summary, agreed. Definitely need a second goal.
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It was, he was suggesting that Steve Grant should step down and let someone else take over.
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At least we made it to half time. Hopefully Ralph can settle them down a bit and get them playing. Pretty good in places but work needed.