chamlin_1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Looked very solid tonight, especially under the derby atmosphere, thought Shorey and O'Connor especially looked very assured, some astute signings by O'Driscoll yet again with a bit more solidarity at the back.. Im sure the first clean sheet is on its way, most importantly for the league games approaching!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Shorey was class all night, not quite so sure about O Connor but I wouldn't argue with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 From what I saw - from the perspective of a tiny screen in an office many miles away - Shorey looked every bit the class defender we knew he'd be. Would be interested in what those at the game thought of O'Connor. I thought I detected a bit of jitteryness, but, like I say, I didn't even get to watch the whole match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS34Red Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I personally felt that defensively we were very sound and strong. Never did I really have too many heart in the mouth moments. Think there is a lot to be positive about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 That performance from Shorey was better than any from GC this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Know the Score Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Shorey looks the business, looks like another quality recruit , honestly speaking I wasn't keen on him but after seeing him back end of last game and tonight, my perception has changed! O'conner looks very confortable on the ball at CB as well, only if he was 5 inches taller! (Sounds silly I know, but he looks small? opinions?) Parish in goal tonight again was solid, prefer him to fielding at the moment! I just like a commanding GK and he defo is one! Seems to install more confidence in the back four! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I thought O Conner was very calm and composed in a heated derby atmosphere. Shorey is a class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Oconner very assured. Kept things simple in possesion which makes a change from what weve been used to in recent times from our centre backs. Always happy to receive the ball and play it with confidence. Taking into account thats probably his first game since preseason, i think he done as well as anyone could have hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Both looked good - Shorey in particular. We just need to get that head on balls into the box more consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thought the defence passed the ball around between them FAR too much, knock it across and back to Parish, over and over again and ended up losing a couple of balls after playing around for too long. Looked strong when they didn't have the ball and were defending a proper attacking attempt but still work to be done and they sometimes need to just get rid of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Remember that Rovers are a L2 team. The proof will come with the pudding in a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Shorey excellent. O'connor read the game very well, was very quick to spot danger and looks a promising signing. But neither of them make up for losing Fontaine..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Remember that Rovers are a L2 team. The proof will come with the pudding in a few weeks Timely reminder, but under JW they look a half decent basement team. We could be playing them next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 From what I saw - from the perspective of a tiny screen in an office many miles away - Shorey looked every bit the class defender we knew he'd be. Would be interested in what those at the game thought of O'Connor. I thought I detected a bit of jitteryness, but, like I say, I didn't even get to watch the whole match. He had a couple of shaky moments but overall I thought he did well for his first game (I'm guessing it was his first taste of competitive football this season?). Never stopped talking either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought O'Connor was largely excellent. He seemed clever, read the game well and looked to pass the ball out of defence rather than hoof it. Granted there were a couple of times when he got himself into trouble by not hoofing it but on the whole I'd rather that than have a defender who can't / won't pass. I think he also had a calming influence on Flint, encouraging him to hold the ball and pass it more too. Shorey was also very, very good. Again, he was so calm and thoughtful in possession, especially when breaking a sustained period of Rovers pressure by holding on to the ball until the rest of the team had got out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought O'Connor looked like a full back being asked to fill in at centre half; he never quite looked comfortable but did a decent job. Shorey played well, though I didn't think he had a lot to do defensively for much of the game as The Gas figured out they would get much new joy attacking Moloney down the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Dont think that was O'Connors fav position out of the ones he can cover, but that said looked solid and assured generally. Shorey played like he had been there, done that and got the t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Shorey looks the business, looks like another quality recruit , honestly speaking I wasn't keen on him but after seeing him back end of last game and tonight, my perception has changed! O'conner looks very confortable on the ball at CB as well, only if he was 5 inches taller! (Sounds silly I know, but he looks small? opinions?) Parish in goal tonight again was solid, prefer him to fielding at the moment! I just like a commanding GK and he defo is one! Seems to install more confidence in the back four! Our defence looked way more secure. Both Shorey and O'Conner are quality signings at this level and will offer some composure and experience. I do think our Defence looks more comfortable when Parish is playing. I'd have him over 'Flapper' Fielding any day. The one thing we do need to improve on is winning headers from set pieces and crosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Our defence looked way more secure. Both Shorey and O'Conner are quality signings at this level and will offer some composure and experience. I do think our Defence looks more comfortable when Parish is playing. I'd have him over 'Flapper' Fielding any day. The one thing we do need to improve on is winning headers from set pieces and crosses. Totally agree on the GK issue. Parish has a solid all around game and looks comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Very impressed with both of them. Seasoned pros who fitted into the side immediately. Shorey looks class at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought O'Connor was largely excellent. He seemed clever, read the game well and looked to pass the ball out of defence rather than hoof it. Granted there were a couple of times when he got himself into trouble by not hoofing it but on the whole I'd rather that than have a defender who can't / won't pass. I think he also had a calming influence on Flint, encouraging him to hold the ball and pass it more too. Shorey was also very, very good. Again, he was so calm and thoughtful in possession, especially when breaking a sustained period of Rovers pressure by holding on to the ball until the rest of the team had got out. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggythecity Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thought Shorey was excellent O'Connor is obviously a decent player,looked solid but a little uncomfortable on the left hand side,think both will prove excellent additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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