Wellspokenman

Let’s take a breath.

We have a good central defensive partnership. on the full backs, Tanner looks promising, but Pring needs to replicate last season. It’s there but needs to come out. Without that drive, Bell is ineffective.

Sykes, is really impressive in the right flank but he and Bell need to cross more from deeper to service Conway in the middle.

Centrally we are pretty good and Knight is impressive, but in real terms we need another good attacking CM to accompany a good new striker, or allow Conway some additional company up front.

The only difference between us and the top teams is really a couple of players. They have a good striker - we don’t. Norwich and Boro were no different.

Did I enjoy the game ? Not really, but I was with my lad, and his company, a pasty and a couple of pints of Gold, and it became, as it always does, an enjoyable afternoon. 

 

3 hours ago, Fordy62 said:

I think we’ll lose by at least a couple. They’re a good side and I think we’re in trouble. I’d snap your hand off for a point. 

We normally do badly after an international break, so throw in a new manager ….. ????

Fingers crossed but hope for the best, prepare for the worst…

On 22/11/2023 at 01:38, fgrsimon said:

He was pretty much the same as Junior Bent and played around the same time I think? Plenty of effort, skill (and pace in Bent's case) but it all fell apart when either had a shot at goal. People behind the goal taking cover when either were lining up a shot!

 

Junior Bent - could either run or kick a ball, but sadly never at the same time

I am now unable to go the game, and have 2 tickets available to sell at face value should anyone be interested. Block Z3 row B seats 89 & 90. DM if you are interested.

14 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

What is a room of optimism ?

room for optimism perhaps . Pedantic but I found it funny 

It’s a bit like the Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets but a bit less visited. 

32 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

Thank you for having the courage to tell us that. My wife did the the same 25 years ago and you're  probably like me in that there isn't a day goes by without thinking of her. 

@Chessels Chick

I am so sorry to hear that. My heart goes goes out to the pair of you. What you have been through ? Really - none of us can fully appreciate.

14 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

Quite right, they are both players of quality, but they are being asked to fill in holes in our squad right now. Roberts showed that in one of the home games where he came on after 70 minutes and ended up playing in 3 different positions. It showed his versatility, but hardly helps him to settle. 

I think TGH has more to show us from dead ball situations too.

I hope so, as our dead ball plays are just woeful !

One area of the game that you would think could easily but improved upon.

11 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said:

Other than Yeboah's cameo, I thought Wells worked extremely hard - ran his socks off - for little return.

Our attacks were very easy to defend against - very one dimensional, and ineffective.

Wells always runs for little return….wonder why

11 hours ago, Gert Mare said:

A family member went last night and his thoughts were that we seemed to lack any urgency, continued to surrender possession by opting to launching long balls, thought that Cornick didn’t even look like a footballer and was stealing a wage, said that Mehmeti kept hold of the ball for too long and should have passed to Wells, Wells just ‘strolled about, Bell did a lot of running without impacting the game, we chose to pass it around the back and play it back to Max when we were 1-0 down with time running out instead of trying to get back into the game and was very impressed with Yeboah and said that if the rest of the team had played with the same intent as Yeboah it could have been a much better game. Overall he said it was rubbish and boring.

I was there and ….spot….on…. Sir

Well, we will know in a few weeks whether that was a poor performance or a point gained. Time will tell.

I do despair that we seem to gone back to hitting a long ball when we are against bigger opponents

Cornick over Sykes ? Still don’t get it, or what he brings to the team, and disappointed overall really that we seem to have not progressed and have a gaping hole in midfield with no playmaker.

Hey ho…..

18 hours ago, David Brent said:

How embarrassing 

 

Have to be honest. I was sat right by there when it happened. Not sure what was funniest….the actual event, or seeing the guy after the game trying to get the flag back…brilliant and great banter !

The spelling in the Guardian is so bad, they are probably talking about Pish 

Even Mrs Well Spoken Man thought this was a bit of harsh on the young lad. She’s even had another Sherry to calm her nerves bless her !
He’s got speed, confidence and conviction. At his age, he can learn the rest.
 

23 hours ago, Redandproud said:

Ok let's get our facts right here, he pleaded not  guilty to assault on a police officer which was proved with video cam, did not headbutt her,  pleaded not guilty for being drunk and disorderly, passed a breath test, went to court but his solicitor who he only met 1hr before the court case, advised him to plead guilty on all offences , otherwise it would go to crown court,he's appealing the charges,that's what I mean that the BL went overboard with the charges on consent of the police, so all you lot should be standing up for him instead of slagging him off, that's the true story, but BL only published the story given to them by the police,

I think your spelling is incorrect too. When you say that your Son is appealing, I think you meant you Son was appalling…

5 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

What you’ve probably done is click “buy tickets”. Click on the red text that states “click here” and that’ll take you to your ST seats

Great minds!

A Quiz question for you all, based upon some interesting web viewing Silvio.

On the next tab open to the screenshot, what is the missing word ?

”Someone threw a brick at my c……”

I will start the ball rolling with Car

6 hours ago, LondonRobin said:

99% sure I saw Lee Johnson jogging in Sneyd Park today, what on earth is he doing down here?

Probably looking to sign another 60 players I suspect…

As The Strangers famously said “its nice in nice”

RIP Dave Greenfield…

Good evening chaps, my word don’t emotions run high this evening…

A little bit of perspective one thinks…

If, and it is a big if, Nigel were to leave, do you really think things would improve ? Really ?

Better the devil you know at this point in time. We have a reasonable first 11, and a poor subs bench. Not Nigel’s fault, not in the least. The blame goes far higher up the management scale I’m afraid.

 After 12 games the situation may look terrible, but I believe in Mr P. If anyone can, he can…well let’s hope so anyway

1 minute ago, marcofisher said:

I find this very hard to believe and would wonder why this has never been heard up to now? 

As a friend of the family, it is indeed true Sir…..

A bit harsh, and I really feel for the lad. He has obviously impressed in the under 21s to be given a shout. One of those nights where what could go wrong, did go wrong. 
His confidence was hit and to drag him off before half time would have humiliated and destroyed him. 
His teammates from what I could see, did their best the pick him up, and I saw Weimann on a last a couple of occasions go up to him and and offer support. Sykes did him no favours with his perpetual lack of defending support. One of the reasons we are so exposed every match down our right flank.

33 minutes ago, CheddarReds said:

Would be no surprise if those booing him will be the first to get upset when a Joe Bryan, Bobby Reid, Lloyd Kelly or Alex Scott decide to move on to bigger and better things.

 

For the record, Joe didn’t want to leave, and only did so because LJ refused to enter discussions to renew his contract, forcing him to look for a new club. Says more about LJ than it does Joe.
During their final season Joe and Bobby were actually the lowest paid first team players. 

10 hours ago, Davefevs said:

I’ll be happy to say “I was there when Joe Low made his full-debut”…maybe the odd one or two more too.

And I suspect Joe Low wishes he hadn’t…..

3 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said:

Bajic 4 - didn’t look comfortable and beaten at near post on a shot a half decent keeper should save.

Low 2 - Miles off it. The booing of him unacceptable though.

Klose 4 - maybe better off with Pring at CB!

Atkinson 6 - not bad

Sykes 4 - can’t cross at all. No end product and offered no support defensively.

JD 4 - really disappointing display

King 5 - didn’t offer a lot

Kadji 4 - not up to it sadly

Weimann 6 - see Atkinson.

Semenyo 3 - not even trying 

Martin 3 - Finished at this level

Thought Conway and Scott did well after coming on - contenders for motm! Williams needs to stop shooting (he can’t). Vyner did ok. Wells not on too long. 

About sums it up.

Felt very sorry for the lad Low, and hope he can recover. 

31 minutes ago, daored said:

For me personally, we’ve massively overspent on average championship players , in many wars we’ve gambled on reaching the premier league with the likes of Kalas , Bentley, DaSilva & Fam. We’ve paid high wages for those players and are not going to see these guys leave on a free (like several did last season). I’m making an assumption here but many clubs in the league (apart from those with parachute payments don’t really offer the wages we do as demonstrated by the comments about Naismith joining from Luton). As you say the structure off the pitch is there , on the pitch we’ve never got it right - the problem is bigger than Pearson, it’s been there longer than his tenure and will likely still be there when Pearson leaves which he’s commented on - it’s at the top of the club that has to be put right and it will flow down. Otherwise he’s repeat, repeat , repeat but with a different manager 

As Albert Einstein once commented Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results

I don’t think you will get anything other than agreement here. Even Lady WellSpokenMan thought it was a backward step. Her Ladyship even uttered an expletive, heavens forbid, when Mr Wells was substituted for him. 
A great shame really. I thought that overall we were by far the better team and actually had one of the best displays of the season. Good game management by the Blades to see it out, although incredibly frustrating to watch and suffer. 
Hey ho…back to fireside and a single Malt, and dreaming of those goals we should have scored