Blackpool away match day thread

[Numero Uno]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Fail to see how Max can be blamed for any of the 3 goals today. 

It isn't just about today. He's been given a nice extended opportunity and is AVERAGING 3 goals per game conceded and a number of those have to bring his overall competence at this level into question. That isn't good enough, end of story.

[old_eastender]

Weimann off for Wells

[Alan Dicks]

Blackpool fans summing us up nicely 

[ChippenhamRed]

2 minutes ago, 054123 said:

Thought we were alright against Luton to be honest.

Indeed. The performances have been a little steadier than the results of late.

Today is the first time in a while where both performance and result are poor.

[Numero Uno]

3 minutes ago, westonred said:

So what are you calling me then stupid or mental Be very careful how you answer this

I'm saying that statement is both stupid and mental. Not calling you anything. Be very careful how offended you get by this.........

[Alessandro]

6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

So, after a relatively steady period of improving performances, more entertaining football and relative security in mid table, one bad game and all the usual kneejerkers are back to “Pearson out”.

Grow up, find some perspective and understand there will be plenty of ups and downs along the way.

Absolutely. The improvement and development trend is going in the right direction. 

Today is a bad day at the office.

I've learned nothing new watching this game:

1) We have some very young but exciting players making their breakthrough season in the championship - they will have bad games.

2) We know we've got defensive weaknesses and we've seen again performances from the players in the squad who are unlikely to "take us forward".

3) We know we've lacked leadership on the pitch. Evident again today, especially with James, King out etc, the composure was quickly lost.

4) We have a few players in the team that too often "go missing" on a Saturday afternoon. 

All stuff Nige will know too. 

 

[City1970]

6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

So, after a relatively steady period of improving performances, more entertaining football and relative security in mid table, one bad game and all the usual kneejerkers are back to “Pearson out”.

Grow up, find some perspective and understand there will be plenty of ups and downs along the way.

I don’t agree with the Pearson out brigade. I have seen improvement recently, particularly with the younger element such as Scott, Massengo, Semenyo etc.

I can’t say the same for the experience players who are letting us down.

If we are to escape relegation, I think it will be closer than people think.

Hopefully between now and the end of the season, there will be more ups than downs.

[Andy082005]

2 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

This merely proves your inability to be objective.

Second half v Millwall

Rousing performance against Cardiff.

Best performance in ages against Preston.

Winning more games at home.

Entertaining football.

Massengo, Scott and Semenyo all emerging as hugely exciting talents.

Plenty of positive signs, the only people that can’t see them are people like yourself who are determined not to.

Still can’t defend for toffee. 13 months on and we are still no where near good enough at the back. 
 

You can have all the rousing performances you want - but until we sort the defence out, results won’t improve 

Makes me laugh how Pearson and the coaches seem to have a free ride here with the constant dreadful defending . People acting like we got a team full of shite players and the constant conceding of 2+ goals is acceptable 

 

 

[old_eastender]

Wasted FK from edge of box, Williams chips straight to their keeper.

[bexhill reds]

3 minutes ago, westonred said:

So what are you calling me then stupid or mental Be very careful how you answer this

I'm sorry to say but Scott has been awful today and doesnt look interested
 

That was the exact wording of your post….Struggling to see any other translation of that line 

[The Original OTIB]

Williams been class

[maxjak]

1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said:

International experience means very little. Never understood why this is used as a barometer of quality. A San Marino plumber can be an international footballer.

This is an average squad and there is no reason to think we can’t get better players with a high profile and well connected manager, and some shrewd recruitment within our means.

I think  the Czech Republic and Switzerland are rated a bit higher than San Marino?  I appreciate u are trying to make a point, but even so?

[Cov 77]

1 minute ago, swanker said:

And some think Max is up to Championship standard football?

Question that some people feel shouldn’t be asked , local boy or not the facts speak for themselves, defence obviously not great but Max is offering them no confidence at all, Bents needs to be back for a vital game on Wednesday 

[CiderHider]

2 minutes ago, David Brent said:

The worst thing about losing is always the reaction of fans. The dullards replying to City’s tweets being the worst.

zip it

[The Original OTIB]

Just now, The Original OTIB said:

Williams been class

But not that shot! Offside at least

[old_eastender]

1 minute ago, old_eastender said:

Wasted FK from edge of box, Williams chips straight to their keeper.

and now Williams with an awful attempt miles wide.

[Fordy62]

7 minutes ago, westonred said:

So what are you calling me then stupid or mental Be very careful how you answer this

East End walkway?

[Clint]

I think Williams will start Wednesday 

[054123]

8 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

We have players in this team with international experience . We have players who are current internationals!

We won’t get better then the players we have. We should be doing better 

I see no merit in sacking Pearson, but I know what you mean.

Its a fair comment.

Ive been so frustrated with the shit nature of the goals we have conceded this year.

Often, it’s not our shape or set up just weak individuals.

[Red-Robbo]

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

Still can’t defend for toffee. 13 months on and we are still no where near good enough at the back. 
 

You can have all the rousing performances you want - but until we sort the defence out, results won’t improve 

Makes me laugh how Pearson and the coaches seem to have a free ride here with the constant dreadful defending . People acting like we got a team full of shite players and the constant conceding of 2+ goals is acceptable 

 

Let's not forget we haven't scored yet either.  If the ball is constantly being lost upfield and rebounding on us, defenders will make mistakes. Just like the rest of the side have. 

[bexhill reds]

Apart from the 1st 20 mins, we’ve been utterly shit today. We’ve still not lost the ability to look like a Sunday morning pub team rocking up after a night on the cider.

[westonred]

Just now, Fordy62 said:

East End walkway?

Those were the days

 

[westonred]

How has Maddine not been sent off he should have had a 1st yellow in the 1st half and then another just then

[Andy082005]

5 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

International experience means very little. Never understood why this is used as a barometer of quality. A San Marino plumber can be an international footballer.

This is an average squad and there is no reason to think we can’t get better players with a high profile and well connected manager, and some shrewd recruitment within our means.

Big difference between a San Marino plumber and our players who have come from Chelsea etc 

 

[old_eastender]

handbags, with Williams, Semenyo and Nadine, Yates yellow carded

[Red white and red]

2 minutes ago, Clint said:

I think Williams will start Wednesday 

Who replaces him after 7 minutes though?

[Waconda]

6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

International experience means very little. Never understood why this is used as a barometer of quality. A San Marino plumber can be an international footballer.

This is an average squad and there is no reason to think we can’t get better players with a high profile and well connected manager, and some shrewd recruitment within our means.

This is a better squad of players than the one Critchley has available.

We have improved from an extremely low base but should be doing better with this squad.

[CiderHider]

1 minute ago, bexhill reds said:

Apart from the 1st 20 mins, we’ve been utterly shit today. We’ve still not lost the ability to look like a Sunday morning pub team rocking up after a night on the cider.

I blame injuries & luck & player go round, we cant put out a top 11 for more than one game since Lee took over it seems, so frustrating

[old_eastender]

good movement but a third really weak attempt on goal from Williams

[Engvall’s Splinter]

Our ******* final ball !!!!!!