BCFC1512 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I used to be as confident re Wells but as time has gone on I’m not so sure he would. We’ve seen Wells miss chances more than he’s scored. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. Watching the TV coverage I am pretty sure I saw wells go down with cramp, the cameras cut away quickly (i think for a fulham sub) but we had two players down briefly and i am fairly sure wells was one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Did he come on in extra time? If so seems reasonable to replace a player who’s played the whole game for fresh legs, at that point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 from official site TEAM O’Leary, Pring, Atkinson, Kalas, O’Dowda, Pring, King © (Dasilva 70), Benarous (Palmer 76), Massengo, Scott (Weimann 106), Martin (Semenyo 88), Wells (Conway 90). Subs (not used): Bentley, Wiles-Richards, Vyner, Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. Cramp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Calculus Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I thought Conway looked promising, although he's obviously raw. He made a few good runs and had enough about him to get into goal scoring positions - good instincts for a striker. Unfortunately his composure let him down, which is about experience and confidence, which will come with games played. If we're going to produce our own young players they will have to start when inexperienced and we're going to have to accept their growing pains. 21 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Calculus said: I thought Conway looked promising, although he's obviously raw. He made a few good runs and had enough about him to get into goal scoring positions - good instincts for a striker. Unfortunately his composure let him down, which is about experience and confidence, which will come with games played. If we're going to produce our own young players they will have to start when inexperienced and we're going to have to accept their growing pains. Also factor he’s been out injured for quite a while and had no 23’s games to get sharp so would have just been training or behind closed door games 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 It was all about giving him more minutes on the pitch, without those he won't improve. At least he was in the right place for those two chances and he has already scored for the first team, he's our future whereas Wells probably won't be around beyond next season (if that). We're not going to win anything this season so it's a good time to give these younger players some game time, so long as we don't get down into the relegation mix (I don't think we will). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, ashton_fan said: It was all about giving him more minutes on the pitch, without those he won't improve. At least he was in the right place for those two chances and he has already scored for the first team, he's our future whereas Wells probably won't be around beyond next season (if that). We're not going to win anything this season so it's a good time to give these younger players some game time, so long as we don't get down into the relegation mix (I don't think we will). Hear, hear. That's the first time I've seen Comway play, and I'm looking forward to seeing him get more minutes. If OP cares to look, of the two good chances Conway had, the goalie has a touch on the first as he was going past. The second chance probably should have been put away or at least aimed to the side of the keeper. I've seen worse misses from Wells, Martin, Weinman. In fact Martin 'missed' a chance when through yesterday when he hit at at the keeper. These things happen. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Let's be honest we don't have a striker you would put money on to score those chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Had the instincts to make a good run in behind an experienced defence, and don't think the second was an easy one by any means. Did well regardless. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Think in time he maybe the reliable finisher we’ve missed (at least there’s a chance) - as mentioned above first minutes this season mean he was always likely to be rusty and neither chance was straightforward. Some of the chances that fell to more experienced players were far easier. He looked to have a bit of pace as well, looking forward to seeing him get more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Conway did more in his 30 mins than Wells did in the 90. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: Hear, hear. That's the first time I've seen Comway play, and I'm looking forward to seeing him get more minutes. If OP cares to look, of the two good chances Conway had, the goalie has a touch on the first as he was going past. The second chance probably should have been put away or at least aimed to the side of the keeper. I've seen worse misses from Wells, Martin, Weinman. In fact Martin 'missed' a chance when through yesterday when he hit at at the keeper. These things happen. Just to correct myself, I have seen the highlights and I don't think the keeper touched the ball - it was just a heavy touch by Conway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyotib Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. I think if O’Dowda hit the target at 0-0 the game would have changed in our favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Could be worse?.................We could have signed Lavery from Blackpool in the Window...Ha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I keep seeing this. From the replay I saw at the game, the keeper got a strong hand to the first to take it wider. Second one was a half chance I think most would have struggles to score. I don’t remember how the ball got to him but he had to decelerate quite quickly with a defender on his back shoving him all while trying to pick a corner. Think most being harsh on him. The composure to round the keeper there is very good. He will learn however that top keepers are bigger and agile enough to tip those away if you aren’t careful. I felt it was very promising considering the time he has been out. If wages to ability was a factor in selection Conway would be miles ahead of Wells based on the performances of both yesterday. Wells was ok but he wasn’t aggressive enough in the final third. 4 minutes ago, onlyotib said: I think if O’Dowda hit the target at 0-0 the game would have changed in our favour Yep. I like O’Dowda in this current team. Has to hit the target at minimum from there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, onlyotib said: I think if O’Dowda hit the target at 0-0 the game would have changed in our favour Exactly.........O'Dowda's attempt at hitting, what was in essence an open goal, was woeful. Not as bad as Lavery though? Edited January 9, 2022 by maxjak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, onlyotib said: I think if O’Dowda hit the target at 0-0 the game would have changed in our favour If. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: he wasn’t aggressive enough in the final third. This is my bugbear with NW he’s not a player who will throw himself fearlessly into scoring opportunities. The best forwards see only the goal, Wells holds back. On the plus side he is rarely injured. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Conway got in many more goalscoring positions in 30 than Wells did in 90? Surely that's a positive for the young lad 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I think Conway has a bright future. I blame the ground staff for that particular part of the pitch running really fast the ball seems to skid across the surface after his touch, it didn’t seem an overly heavy touch, but the ball didn’t slow down.. Second chance was a snapshot under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, ohhhshauntaylor said: Conway did more in his 30 mins than Wells did in the 90. He really didn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, Super said: He really didn't. I thought Wells had a very tidy game yesterday. Worked their defence really hard, linked up play, etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Second chance was a snapshot under pressure. Was he not properly focussed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlesh*t Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. I'm not sure Wells would have got himself in that position to begin with for him to be able to miss/score 5he chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Thought Wells had a good game yesterday. IIRC he was subbed just as extra time started - slightly odd because we’d just had the break and he was still kitted up and on the pitch just to be subbed before ET started, so perhaps it was cramp. As for Conway, 2 decent chances for him, but credit for the run and I do think the keeper got out well (and may even have got a hand to it). The second was more of a snap shot and again IIRC he was being pulled about by the defender. Good to see him getting in good positions and getting chances, so it’s a shame but I won’t be getting overly worked up about him not scoring. Edited January 9, 2022 by Alessandro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I think Conway has a bright future. I blame the ground staff for that particular part of the pitch running really fast the ball seems to skid across the surface after his touch, it didn’t seem an overly heavy touch, but the ball didn’t slow down.. Second chance was a snapshot under pressure. Harsh to blame the ground staff when rugby was played on it 15 hours earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Not having a pop at the young lad. But with wells very unlikely to start Saturday it baffles me why he was taken of. I think if wells had them chances we’d of been at least 1-0 up. Probably because he’d played 90 minutes & was a muscle injury risk having not played much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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