Preston North End away match thread

[Northern Red]

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I’ve never said it about any other footballer, but I hope someone ends Cunningham’s career.  He is the worst type of pro footballer, the sly type. He always has been.  I hate it.

I might have the rose-tinted glasses on but I genuinely don't recall him being this much of a knob when he was with us.

Turned into an absolute **** since he's left.

[Unan]

37 minutes ago, Nugget said:

That ref was absolutely atrocious  

Bad for both sides

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, Northern Red said:

I might have the rose-tinted glasses on but I genuinely don't recall him being this much of a knob when he was with us.

Turned into an absolute **** since he's left.

Because he couldn’t get in the team

[James54De]

11 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

He’s got to avoid another booking until League game 37.

32 isn’t it? Or is that just for the Prem? 

[mozo]

If any of our players was doing what Cunningham did to get an opposition player sent off, we'd all be saying, "finally, City are doing the dark arts..."

[Davefevs]

I found that quite a frustrating watch today, so delighted to come away with the win.  A bit “smash and grab” as we didn’t really control much of the game at all.  In fact our best passing spell came on the hour as Preston looked done for…and then Max handed them a route back into the game.  That was disappointing.

Thought their direct approach, with lots of diags caused us probs, especially on a pitch that appeared to have nothing beneath the top surface.  Suited them, hoping to pick up bits and pieces.  Don’t think we turned them around and squeezed the game enough, and meant we didn’t get enough pressure on the passer.

Scott was the pick for me.  I thought Sykes did well too, as did Joe Williams who covered a helluva lot of ground.  Thought Vyner and Atkinson had tough afternoons against Evans and Cannon ( @Lrrryou were right!) and Pring was often left 1-on-1.  All three stuck to their task though.  Wells worked his nuts off.  Got his assist, but I’m desperate for him to get into double figures, he’s been really good most weeks.  Tanner did a good job on Brady.

Might not have deserved the win today, but that makes up for other games.

8 unbeaten, but 3 points really needed too.  Now in touch with the teams above.

[Rocking Red Cyril]

As the ref looked in such good position for both Cunningham and Evans assaults. I just don't see how he did not see the offences and deal with them by at least two yellow cards . He was truly shocking. 

[Davefevs]

8 minutes ago, James54De said:

32 isn’t it? Or is that just for the Prem? 

That’s Prem.  37 in EFL (46 games v 38)

5 minutes ago, mozo said:

If any of our players was doing what Cunningham did to get an opposition player sent off, we'd all be saying, "finally, City are doing the dark arts..."

No, I wouldn’t.  It’s not dark arts, it’s disgraceful behaviour for a pro to do on a fellow pro.

[redsquirrel]

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Because he couldn’t get in the team

exactly,cant win with skill so gets people booked /sent off or injures them off. dirty cheating basket that has learned to play the ref and not the ball

[maxjak]

27 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I’ve never said it about any other footballer, but I hope someone ends Cunningham’s career.  He is the worst type of pro footballer, the sly type. He always has been.  I hate it.

Surely C U NTUESDAYINGHAM would be more accurate........he really is a nasty piece of work

Edited February 4, 2023 by maxjak

[redsquirrel]

for some reason i was really looking forward to today thinking cunningham had left them, then last night somebody on here mentioned him playing today and ruined my omelette my mrs cooked me. has he recently renewed his contract there?

[nickolas]

26 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

He’s got to avoid another booking until League game 37.

No. League game 32. 37 is for 15 yellows. 

[steviestevieneville]

1 hour ago, Spike said:

Yeah, can't complain, just thought a new man who will be hungry and willing to chase like a madman may be the choice but I suppose Weimann will bring a calmer aspect.

It was completely the wrong type of game to bring him on . If we were chasing the game yes 

[mozo]

5 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I found that quite a frustrating watch today, so delighted to come away with the win.  A bit “smash and grab” as we didn’t really control much of the game at all.  In fact our best passing spell came on the hour as Preston looked done for…and then Max handed them a route back into the game.  That was disappointing.

Thought their direct approach, with lots of diags caused us probs, especially on a pitch that appeared to have nothing beneath the top surface.  Suited them, hoping to pick up bits and pieces.  Don’t think we turned them around and squeezed the game enough, and meant we didn’t get enough pressure on the passer.

Scott was the pick for me.  I thought Sykes did well too, as did Joe Williams who covered a helluva lot of ground.  Thought Vyner and Atkinson had tough afternoons against Evans and Cannon ( @Lrrryou were right!) and Pring was often left 1-on-1.  All three stuck to their task though.  Wells worked his nuts off.  Got his assist, but I’m desperate for him to get into double figures, he’s been really good most weeks.  Tanner did a good job on Brady.

Might not have deserved the win today, but that makes up for other games.

8 unbeaten, but 3 points really needed too.  Now in touch with the teams above.

100% agree. Our players falling to their knees in exhaustion showed the effort they out in, however, so we just need to wise up a bit.

Still lush to win though

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, nickolas said:

No. League game 32. 37 is for 15 yellows. 

No, that’s not correct.  From FA website.

[Mr Popodopolous]

In fact, on Radio Bristol NP said he quite enjoyed the edge to it, as long as it didn't go too far he had few issues with it. Still strongly dislike in particular Cunningham however.

[nickolas]

Just now, Davefevs said:

No, that’s not correct.  From FA website.

I blame google then!

[bcfc01]

20 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I’ve never said it about any other footballer, but I hope someone ends Cunningham’s career.  He is the worst type of pro footballer, the sly type. He always has been.  I hate it.

He's a cowardly player thats for sure.

Wouldn't want to see him get a career ending injury but he certainly deserves a kicking.

3 points, move on.

[LondonBristolian]

Just now, Davefevs said:

No, that’s not correct.  From FA website.

He's not going to get through eight games without a yellow. I know you're not supposed to do this but it might be about working out whether there is a tactical decision about when to earn the ban...

[sh1t_ref_again]

Any news on Naismith?

[AppyDAZE]

Just now, sh1t_ref_again said:

Any news on Naismith?

Pearson wouldn't say.

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Any news on Naismith?

Will be assessed over next couple of days.

[BUTOR]

1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said:

He's not going to get through eight games without a yellow. I know you're not supposed to do this but it might be about working out whether there is a tactical decision about when to earn the ban...

Saturday wouldn’t be a bad shout. Doesn’t get any easier than home to bottom of the league three days later. If not spoken it will be in the back of his mind.

[AppyDAZE]

4 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said:

Saturday wouldn’t be a bad shout. Doesn’t get any easier than home to bottom of the league three days later. If not spoken it will be in the back of his mind.

Might we see Jose Pearson get the word out for him to do a little shirt tug late on in the Norwich game?

Edited February 4, 2023 by AppyDAZE

[WessexPest]

It’s all about opinions…

[sh1t_ref_again]

6 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Will be assessed over next couple of days.

Must have been kicked by Cunningham as everyone else was

[LondonBristolian]

5 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said:

Saturday wouldn’t be a bad shout. Doesn’t get any easier than home to bottom of the league three days later. If not spoken it will be in the back of his mind.

It's a 2 match ban so I think that would be Sunderland away. A tougher game but you're probably right that that's as good a pair of games as he'll get to miss. 

[Rocking Red Cyril]

1 minute ago, AppyDAZE said:

Might we see Jose Pearson get the word out for him to do a little shirt tug late on in the Norwich game?

Surely if that's the plan. The instruction should of be given pre game 

[mozo]

7 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Will be assessed over next couple of days.

If only we had Massengo as back up!!!

 

 

 

Only joking...

[LondonBristolian]

5 minutes ago, WessexPest said:

It’s all about opinions…

I don't know where that's from but I hope you've reassured them that we did indeed enjoy the win. 

And, to be honest, I'm enjoying the irony of a Preston fan whining about gamesmanship after a narrow victory over them even more. I'm off to mix myself a celebratory cocktail...

Edited February 4, 2023 by LondonBristolian