Andy082005

A club going nowhere sadly 

This has been embarrassing tonight

They haven’t even broke a sweat yet. 
 

Men v Boys 

Didn’t realise we’ve only won 4 in 14 Championship games since Manning took over 

Top 6 club in waiting

3 minutes ago, CodeRed said:

Sky interviewer to Liam Manning - a massive task tonight- etc , .. ..so disrespectful we're at home against another championship club, a league where anyone can beat anyone , to listen to Sky it's like we're L2 v Man City in the cup.

TBH after listening to Sky if we can keep the score below 6-0 I'm going to bed happy!

To be fair - it is a massive task . Look at their squad compared to ours 

7 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

There’s the other!!

Interesting and out of the blue. Will give us something different for sure.

 

What will he give us?

I personally think you haven’t got a clue 

1 hour ago, Alan Dicks said:

Mehmeti

Bell

Cornick

Have i missed anyone?

Amazing to think that the manager everyone pines over gave him a 3 and a half year contract 

1 hour ago, Tim Monaghan said:

Is Sykes available? 

Anyway, if Sykes and Twine are available, I'd go with...

 

Gonna be some surprised faces when the team comes out that’s for sure …..

7 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said:

Slightly related… just reading about the lad who scored for Leeds yesterday had a message for his mum, who had passed away earlier in the week, under his shirt and was booked for showing it when celebrating.

Is there no room for compassion in the game???

Absolutely ridiculous. That’s the problem with referees now - they are not trusted to use a bit of common sense. 
 

“rules are rules” - its absolute nonsense. Yes - rules are there for a reason, but there has to be the opportunity for referees to take a common sense approach 

Had he not booked him - no one would even have mentioned it 

Like the Liverpool / Spurs goal. Play should have been pulled back - but because it was “too late”. They didn’t 

2 hours ago, GrahamC said:

2- Millwall away in 2019 & Stoke home (Benik Afobe took it) in 2022.

I’ll be amazed if the game lasts 120 minutes though.

They will be far too strong for us at home. Fancy us to make a fist of it, but think we will lose 3-1

8 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

 

Felt some discomfort in his Quad and was rested was what I was told. A long way from the scare stories that were on here and elsewhere. 

If there was anything more to it I think he wouldn't be anywhere near the grass. This current medical team seem very cautious in their approach.

Having a scan early next week apparently 

3 hours ago, Slack said:

Heard a rumour he's injured, is this true?

Possibly yeah 

46 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Well played, every man jack of you. Proud of the lot of you tonight, coaches included. Completely dominant, modern and progressive. Front foot football !

I get the sentiment - but we didn’t have a shot on target 

Bit OTT I say 

A result none of us wanted really. Could really have done without a replay 

9 hours ago, Wokingham Red said:

30th Jan - Coventry (a)

2nd Feb - Leeds (H)

10th Feb - Middlesbrough (a)

13th Feb - Southampton (H)

Four very tough games in a short period of time. If we can come out of these still within 6 points of the playoffs that would be a great platform to maybe make a late charge. We lose them all and then it's another season of mediocrity confirmed. The optimist in me says that 5 points out of this lot would be a good outcome but it will be a very tough ask; especially the next two.

If we don’t get 15 points here   ….Manning out 

5 hours ago, Davefevs said:

He would have a say whether that be playing contract or coaching.  Not saying he’s the sole or driving decision maker, nor insinuating in any way LM is saying “I want all trace of Nige gone”.

But there is the intangible - as others have mentioned - PL / Promo experience, standards setter, father figure , etc, that I feel is worth keeping around.

Alleged to be a very lower earner…low wage, appearance based contract.

Yes, heard same rumours.  But I think there’s a process to go through first.

I’m not surprised at James. And if I’m honest - I’m not overly shocked about Williams. 
 

Will be interesting to see if anything changes though if Williams stays fit for the remainder of the season 

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Well that’s a real bummer.  In my heart of hearts, I’d hoped LM would keep him around.  His exoerience, guidance of young players will be a big loss.

If this bums you out wait to you hear the news that - as it stands - they won’t be offering contracts to James or Williams 

6 hours ago, sticks 1969 said:

You just know the season you don’t renew is the season we will go up 

Only said this the other day 

Next season will be the first year I’ve not had a season ticket in 27 years . You watch them win the league 

1 minute ago, cidercity1987 said:

Obviously he's not 100% fit but I agree he doesn't look like a natural wing back or wide player, more of a full back 

He would probably look more comfortable in centre midfield rather then right midfield 

right decision to bring him off 

5 minutes ago, cellist said:

Horrendous cross Ross!

We do look like we want to move the ball with a bit of intensity wheb we win it, which is a very positive sign compared to previous home games. Game is finely balanced 

Can’t say I’ve been overly impressed with him so far. Not sure why we are playing him in such a forward role 

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

Agree with this. James, Williams and McCrorie just feel far to defensive 

As I said - feels like a really attacking team 

get in!

Just now, Kibs said:

Still don’t see where the goals and creativity come from, and I don’t think taking out Mehmeti and TGH at home really help with that.

Agree with this. James, Williams and McCrorie just feel far to defensive 

We really are our own worst enemy 

Really really poor from us 

13 hours ago, View from the Dolman said:

You then introduce the issue of the sun directly into the cameras unless they're fitted with a prosthetic arm to do the Dolman salute.

The dolman salute 

Absolutely beautiful that they don’t get their big day out 

Enjoy Oxford at home you bellends 

24 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

You’ve chosen a season ticket in the most expensive part of the ground, then complain when you are charged the highest price for a cup game - which still isn’t extortionate by any means.

Are you ever happy about anything?

Absolutely. I’m happy I get to watch it at home in the warm 

I wasn’t moaning about it the price anyway.