Preston North End (a) – Fri 18th Dec 19:45 – What Can We Expect?

[RedorDead BCFC]

3 minutes ago, Show Me The Money! said:

In the prem that would have been a second yellow every day of the week

After 5 minutes of VAR 

[Portland Bill]

Just now, Bassomylord said:

I dont think it was a red. He pulled out of the tackle

Agreed, every foul is not a yellow card.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Just now, Maesknoll Red said:

It was a yellow in many games, so two yellows equal red

Top and bottom is, it`s a yellow if he hadn`t already had one

[Ivorguy]

Can someone clarify. Can you sub the manager in this COVID era?

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Looks like Dean has learned the art of being streaky from his ex boss

We've not been good, but no luck, ie sketchy penalty to Preston, bottles 2nd yellow to Fisher and all these injuries.

Granted this is much bigger than one game.

[miketh2nd]

1 minute ago, bexhill reds said:

I think it’s the performances and style of football that is causing the most grief, our starting strikers have not been injured yet we’ve failed to look threatening since Reading.

 But with the players we've had available and the changes of the team... is it fair to judge Holden totally on this? Our best play was when we had a central midfield of Weimann Bakinson and Pato... the main problem here being that Bakinson is either being rested a bit or is still carrying his injury ! 

Martin was also good at the start of the season and hasn't had great service but hasn't as effective last month. 

[bcfc01]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Semenyo been a bright spark, but his shooting is woeful.

There has to come a time where either they persevere or move him on.

Its taking such a long time to see him have a bit of composure - it now seems to be a bit of a habit with him.

I hope he gets a goal soon...

[Midred]

And the time wasting begins!

[Rob k]

1 minute ago, Portland Bill said:

Agreed, every foul is not a yellow card.

That’s a yellow all day long in this era 

[marcofisher]

2 minutes ago, Ivorguy said:

Sorry but Semenyo is not a striker.  Poor

He’s not playing on a striker, he’s playing on the wing

[fixit]

Why can't our players run with intent?

Why do we continually play balls behind players! Many of the mistakes that are being made seem to be down to the coaching..!

I'm so dispirited when we play like this, game after game

[handballbygordonparr]

The 11 injured (etc) are irrelevant. These aren't bad players. They are professional players contracted to a top 10 championship side. 

Something else is wrong. I've seen non-league sides put on a more structured and progressive display than we have done for the last month or so. 

Dean's appointment was wrong and now he needs help.

[City1970]

2 minutes ago, Posset red said:

Harsh 

Not for me, he is dreadful. 

[pillred]

20 mins to go and already time wasting.

[Berkshire Red]

2 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

Semenyo been a bright spark, but his shooting is woeful.

Agree but also looks very selfish. Trying to make things happen himself and not playing as part of the team

[Ivorguy]

For us oldies Semenyo looks like a second Terry Bush when it comes to shooting

[old_eastender]

Come on Holden, dont; just let this game just run down, Get Sam Bell on and leaden footed Martin off.

[sh1t_ref_again]

The preston time wasting started and no doubt ref will be happy to play along

[Major Isewater]

27 minutes ago, BigTone said:

Try 999

I’m pissed after three .

[BanburyRed]

This is taylor made for Preston to waste 20 mins til the final whistle.

[Robin Wood]

Does anyone think Preston just soaking up to catch us with a sucker punch

[miketh2nd]

Just now, fixit said:

Why can't our players run with intent?

Why do we continually play balls behind players! Many of the mistakes that are being made seem to be down to the coaching..!

I'm so dispirited when we play like this, game after game

to be fair as you typed this Bakinson played a wonderful ball to Cod and ran with it and with a better cross could of scored! but yes I agree we need a lot more of this. 

[Midred]

Doesn't take a lot for them to fall over.

[cidercity1987]

Wonder when Holden will play our actual best team? 4-3-3 Odowda and Semenyo wide, Wells central, statue gets a rest

[Denbury Red]

I would certainly bring on Sam Bell for Martin. He’s got some height and movement

[Super]

1 minute ago, Robin Wood said:

Does anyone think Preston just soaking up to catch us with a sucker punch

Almost inevitable it will finish 2-0

[Lanterne Rouge]

I`m glad Gallagher`s gone off - he`s been running things for them. Still a very good player

[City_USA]

Oh for a goalkeeper calamity and an own goal to salvage a point for us

[Roadrunner]

15 min to go losing 1-0 how many subs will he make?

[Loosey Boy]

Such a poor game - both sides look like relegation fodder