Unan Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 (edited) The most confusing part of the evening for me was how soft, or seemingly nonchalant they were to losing, there was no anger when conceding or urge to get back in to it. They obviously have quality and are dangerous, and I understand their slow possession based tactics, but it looked like they had 0 fight in them. Edited February 13 by Unan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Surprised how knackered they were - they've had nowhere near the amount of games we've had and yet we finished stronger, they resorted to fouling (couple of rugby tackles as well). Seen plenty better teams than them against us this season. They didn't like it up 'em did they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Just now, bcfc01 said: Surprised how knackered they were - they've had nowhere near the amount of games we've had and yet we finished stronger, they resorted to fouling (couple of rugby tackles as well). Seen plenty better teams than them against us this season. They didn't like it up 'em did they I like it when they say what small squads they've got. Same with West Ham and Forest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 To me they were a mirror image of their Manager tonight. It was almost like they turned up with the attitude that no matter how well we'll play they'll just win. Quite arrogant I found some of their players tonight. Leeds a better team for me, and also have a better manager. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Just now, bcfc01 said: Surprised how knackered they were - they've had nowhere near the amount of games we've had and yet we finished stronger, they resorted to fouling (couple of rugby tackles as well). Seen plenty better teams than them against us this season. They didn't like it up 'em did they At the moment Leeds or Leicester would rip them to shreds. Completely over-committed to coming forward while leaving huge spaces to be hit on the break. My prediction is that they will be in the Championship again next season but will need a fire sale in the off season, when the loaners leave and the parachute payments reduce. Russell Martin has form when it comes to blowing the playoffs! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 After the game Martin was saying that perhaps they should foul a bit more! And perhaps they should get booked a bit more. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, 2015 said: To me they were a mirror image of their Manager tonight. It was almost like they turned up with the attitude that no matter how well we'll play they'll just win. Quite arrogant I found some of their players tonight. Leeds a better team for me, and also have a better manager. Agreed - Leeds a far better team imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanhillred Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 100%. Leeds were so much better than Saints and Forest to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 See, I wasn’t. If you listened to Martin post match about how they’d react he said that things wouldn’t change, he’d do exactly the same thing for the next game. Martin (a lot like Manning) believes in process. If he continues the behaviours, then they’ll win (and they’ve got better players than most of the division so do often). Emotion is a bad thing as it detracts from the behaviours. So reacting emotionally to being behind was never going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: See, I wasn’t. If you listened to Martin post match about how they’d react he said that things wouldn’t change, he’d do exactly the same thing for the next game. Martin (a lot like Manning) believes in process. If he continues the behaviours, then they’ll win (and they’ve got better players than most of the division so do often). Emotion is a bad thing as it detracts from the behaviours. So reacting emotionally to being behind was never going to happen. They have been found out. They have conceded 6 in their last 2 games against “lesser” opponents. Russell Martin? “He’s not the Messiah, he’s just a very naughty boy!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 12 minutes ago, Midred said: After the game Martin was saying that perhaps they should foul a bit more! And perhaps they should get booked a bit more. Well another referee would have handed out 4 or 5 tonight, so how many more fouls did he want them to commit? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Leeds and Leicester will go up. All 3 are good teams but the other 2 are just so much better going forward. Leeds and Leicester just have more firepower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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