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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Dec 27, 2022 10:57:06 GMT 1
Seems sorba been a naughty boy !!! Please elaborate He had 10 pigs in blankets on christmas day and turned up yesterday 5lbs over his target weight |
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Post by araucaria on Dec 27, 2022 11:34:36 GMT 1
Well well well. If we do nothing else this season we've put the Deepdale hoodoo to bed Just the Derby one to go now 🙄 8 defeats and 1 draw between wins at Middlesbrough 1996 to 2022 11 defeats and 7 draws between wins at Preston 1969 to 2022 [At one time, around 2001, we were 6 defeats and 6 draws and it didn't begin to register as a bogey ground until we lost 5 in a row after that date. Yesterday makes up for that 2-1 defeat in 2016 under Wagner when we pummelled them until Nahki scored after 80 minutes and then Preston stole it with two very late goals. A young Will Boyle didn't cover himself with glory as a sub that day]. 21 defeats and 5 draws (and 3 of those from the last 4 visits) since last win at Derby 1957 to ? Our mother and father of (two) bogey grounds. At least we have won at the Baseball Ground. Town's most recent goal against Liverpool in any first-team game, including friendlies, was scored by Chris Balderstone in 1961. Will we score against them before we win at Pride Park? I don't expect to live to see either. |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Dec 27, 2022 11:43:04 GMT 1
Probably already been mentioned but we saw the aftermath of at least 2 really bad multi car crashes on way back yesterday. Town fans or not, hope they are all ok.
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Post by Dan on Dec 27, 2022 12:40:45 GMT 1
Was it just me who cheered Kasumu's filthy foul on Ledson like a goal?
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Dec 27, 2022 12:52:23 GMT 1
Was it just me who cheered Kasumu's filthy foul on Ledson like a goal? Don’t think we’d of been cheering if he’d been shown a Red Card resulting in an almost certain defeat. That challenge was reckless and irresponsible in my opinion. |
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Post by Terriersmad on Dec 27, 2022 13:00:27 GMT 1
I questioned my sanity before setting off yesterday. However, it was worth every second stuck in traffic there and back. What a win.
Preston are nothing special, like most of the league. In the first half they offered very little despite taking the lead. Between the boxes we showed enough but had no cutting edge and made an error at the back that let them in with their only shot on target. What was clear was we lacked the confidence to take risks. A few misplaced passes forward were all we really offered, and we didn't want to take pot-shots either.
In the second, we were improved without really threatening. We had a spell, they also had a spell where they should have doubled their lead, but when Diarra came on we changed the game. He did what we should have been doing all along (and, to give Holmes his due credit, he was doing) by running in behind, taking the game to them, giving us an outlet for more hopeful balls forward. And that's what brought the equaliser. Punt forward into a good area, behind the defence, Diarra running in behind, intelligent ball back, 1-1.
And at that point we were a changed team. Confidence is what is lacking in this side. We also lack a bit of pace and inspiration, but with our tails up we can push any side in the division. We were making the runs we've not made all season. We were making decisions in possession quickly while pressing high and winning it back. There was one moment when Rhodes, Holmes and Ruffels all pressed and we won it back in an area we haven't won it back in a long time, giving us a chance to get the ball into a dangerous area. Rhodes hit the post when we were committing men forward. We were putting the ball into the box far more quickly; twice Rhodes tried to knock deep balls back into the danger area with nobody lurking. And when Rudoni whipped that ball to the back post, I was pleased to see Kesler-Hayden coming onto the ball. He's had his critics (and I'm one of them) but he looked so much better yesterday afternoon.
One criticism I will make is that we're not quick enough to change things. Diarra came on when he should have done, but I'd have had Simpson and Jackson on at half-time. We weren't playing badly, but we did need a spark to make things happen in front of goal. We need to be more decisive with changes when needed.
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Post by Terriersmad on Dec 27, 2022 13:03:05 GMT 1
Was it just me who cheered Kasumu's filthy foul on Ledson like a goal? Don’t think we’d of been cheering if he’d been shown a Red Card resulting in an almost certain defeat. That challenge was reckless and irresponsible in my opinion. It was daft, but only ever a booking. It got under Preston's skin a bit and after we've been bullied by them (all too often) in recent times it was a sign that Kasumu wasn't going to be bullied. Though had a red been produced (mostly as a result of Preston's theatrics) I'd share your view. I was annoyed at Hogg being booked though. Seemed very, very soft I have to say. |
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Post by sabailand on Dec 27, 2022 13:30:52 GMT 1
Simpson comes on: we look dangerous Diarra comes on: he transforms the game. I’ve said it all season - we’re not far off. Get another 1 or 2 players in (a la Ndlovu) and survival is very much on the cards. The thing i like about Diarra is the fact he just goes forwards every time he gets the ball, he dosnt know any other way, not everything he tries comes off but hes dead positive and puts the opposition on the back foot, we dont have many players like this so its vital hes used. |
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 27, 2022 13:40:53 GMT 1
Was it just me who cheered Kasumu's filthy foul on Ledson like a goal? Don’t think we’d of been cheering if he’d been shown a Red Card resulting in an almost certain defeat. That challenge was reckless and irresponsible in my opinion. Ledson was the bloke who ended Tommy Elphick's career. Well done, Kasumu - he had it coming.  Also of note: same referee, Geoff Eltringham - he owed us for that Ledson challenge back in November 2019, hence Kasumu escaped a red. Well, perhaps Eltringham didn't intend it like that, but it was a bit of football karma. Examiner Nov 2019 link - ref watch |
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 27, 2022 13:42:49 GMT 1
Don’t think we’d of been cheering if he’d been shown a Red Card resulting in an almost certain defeat. That challenge was reckless and irresponsible in my opinion. It got under Preston's skin a bit and after we've been bullied by them (all too often) in recent times it was a sign that Kasumu wasn't going to be bullied. Though had a red been produced (mostly as a result of Preston's theatrics) I'd share your view. I was annoyed at Hogg being booked though. Seemed very, very soft I have to say. You're wrong. Watch the extended highlights - it was an awful challenge that caught Ledson high and late. Could easily have been a leg-breaker. For Tommy Elphick's sake it was real shame that Kasumu didn't do the job properly. |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Dec 27, 2022 13:45:18 GMT 1
Simpson comes on: we look dangerous Diarra comes on: he transforms the game. I’ve said it all season - we’re not far off. Get another 1 or 2 players in (a la Ndlovu) and survival is very much on the cards. The thing i like about Diarra is the fact he just goes forwards every time he gets the ball, he dosnt know any other way, not everything he tries comes off but hes dead positive and puts the opposition on the back foot, we dont have many players like this so its vital hes used. That's exactly it, we are so negative that the default move is to receive the ball & immediately the first thought is pass it back, we have to keep possession at all costs, though, in reality, we pass it square or backwards 3 times, then hoof it forward. Diarra is a breath of fresh air. |
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Post by jakeg on Dec 27, 2022 13:45:27 GMT 1
Reflecting on the strange phenomenon of confidence. Looked scared to try anything all over the pitch for 70 minutes (as you woukd expect in our position) then a few things started coming off, diarra frightened them (although if I was their manager I'd have proper bollocked cunningham for being soft as shit) and we got the goal.
Then suddenly the passing worked,the movement increased and we genuinely had too much for them.
It's not as easy to ask why we just didn't start like that as, without the confidence, it wouldn't have been as effective.
Kesler-hayden a perfect example....tentative before, then after the goal looked a proper player. Not surprising as a lot of younger players need that confidence boost, especially as they are trying to make their way. Diarra again....in a cameo given licence...beat a couple straight away and you coyld see him visibly grow whereas against Watford he shrank as they shackled him.
Unexpected but welcome first step....this league is truly average this season....vital to follow up on Thursday and get back I the pack.
Last word....the value of Rhodes. Battled hard but didn't achieve much but one (not much more than half) chance and one goal. Crucial to have someone like that as if that didn't go in right then we lose that game
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Post by townrwe on Dec 27, 2022 13:53:03 GMT 1
Probably already been mentioned but we saw the aftermath of at least 2 really bad multi car crashes on way back yesterday. Town fans or not, hope they are all ok. Shocking driving conditions in both directions. One second a damp road surface doing 70mph... then an inch of snow on the motorway without any warning... bloke in outside lane doing 90 stood no chance and cleared a couple of cars up around me for good measure, fortunately it didn't look too serious for those involved and relatively mild glances off each other... but scary all the same. Young lad who ran across 3 lanes of traffic in plimsolls to get numbers off the other drivers in an inch of snow was a lucky boy.... |
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Post by Terriersmad on Dec 27, 2022 13:57:16 GMT 1
It was daft, but only ever a booking. It got under Preston's skin a bit and after we've been bullied by them (all too often) in recent times it was a sign that Kasumu wasn't going to be bullied. Though had a red been produced (mostly as a result of Preston's theatrics) I'd share your view. I was annoyed at Hogg being booked though. Seemed very, very soft I have to say. You're wrong. Watch the extended highlights - it was an awful challenge that caught Ledson high and late. Could easily have been a leg-breaker. For Tommy Elphick's sake it was real shame that Kasumu didn't do the job properly. Fair enough. My live reaction was foot on the ground, but I can see on the highlights I was wrong. That said, nice to get away with one. We don't seem to very often. |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Dec 27, 2022 14:16:27 GMT 1
The old finger to the lips from KKH after his goal. Come on lad, it'll take far more than a fortunate bundled in goal for you to be able to shush the fans. Some of these players need to realise how lucky they are to have been playing this poorly and had almost zero stick at matches. They would have been getting absolute pelters at most clubs. Yes they receive some on social media but it's their choice to read it. I'm still hoping he's sent on his way in January as he is simply not good enough yet for this level. Give the lad a rest. He played well yesterday, we need to get behind the lads now, they put a shift in we back them to the hilt. |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Dec 27, 2022 14:18:46 GMT 1
Probably already been mentioned but we saw the aftermath of at least 2 really bad multi car crashes on way back yesterday. Town fans or not, hope they are all ok. We got caught up ⬆️ n one on way there as well near outlane. Looked quite bad on way back home n m6. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Dec 27, 2022 15:33:34 GMT 1
Simpson comes on: we look dangerous Diarra comes on: he transforms the game. I’ve said it all season - we’re not far off. Get another 1 or 2 players in (a la Ndlovu) and survival is very much on the cards. The thing i like about Diarra is the fact he just goes forwards every time he gets the ball, he dosnt know any other way, not everything he tries comes off but hes dead positive and puts the opposition on the back foot, we dont have many players like this so its vital hes used. It was a joy to see him brush past the Preston defender to set up Rhodes' equaliser, not seen that at Town in many a year. |
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 27, 2022 15:41:54 GMT 1
[It was a joy to see him brush past the Preston defender to set up Rhodes' equaliser, not seen that at Town in many a year. Not seen you use the word 'joy' in a post in many a year either.  |
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Post by Lovechops on Dec 27, 2022 21:45:28 GMT 1
I can’t attach pic from my phone but someone has posted on fb that there were some fans sat in castle pub in Blackpool before the match and were having some banter with Sheff weds fans but when they left they left behind what looks like a treasured item , they picked it up and will return if the person that left it is contacts them it’s on the Huddersfield town family fb page .
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Post by wildhogg on Dec 27, 2022 22:35:45 GMT 1
I can’t attach pic from my phone but someone has posted on fb that there were some fans sat in castle pub in Blackpool before the match and were having some banter with Sheff weds fans but when they left they left behind what looks like a treasured item , they picked it up and will return if the person that left it is contacts them it’s on the Huddersfield town family fb page . Kevin Sharp signed matchworn shirt? |
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Post by rockwall on Dec 27, 2022 22:38:28 GMT 1
Was it just me who cheered Kasumu's filthy foul on Ledson like a goal? After that tackle he did on Elphick. Deserved every bit of it. Shame it didn't hurt him more. |
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Post by ben1987 on Dec 27, 2022 23:11:19 GMT 1
Man that picture on the right is a blast from the past. |
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Post by irverino on Dec 27, 2022 23:57:10 GMT 1
I can’t attach pic from my phone but someone has posted on fb that there were some fans sat in castle pub in Blackpool before the match and were having some banter with Sheff weds fans but when they left they left behind what looks like a treasured item , they picked it up and will return if the person that left it is contacts them it’s on the Huddersfield town family fb page . Should have left it behind bar, Blades play Blaggers on Thursday night, I'm sure they would return it safely back to Sheffield........maybe not in one piece? |
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Post by Lovechops on Dec 28, 2022 1:13:27 GMT 1
I can’t attach pic from my phone but someone has posted on fb that there were some fans sat in castle pub in Blackpool before the match and were having some banter with Sheff weds fans but when they left they left behind what looks like a treasured item , they picked it up and will return if the person that left it is contacts them it’s on the Huddersfield town family fb page . Should have left it behind bar, Blades play Blaggers on Thursday night, I'm sure they would return it safely back to Sheffield........maybe not in one piece? It was a Huddersfield fan that left something ! |
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Post by Tinpot on Dec 28, 2022 10:05:02 GMT 1
It was daft, but only ever a booking. It got under Preston's skin a bit and after we've been bullied by them (all too often) in recent times it was a sign that Kasumu wasn't going to be bullied. Though had a red been produced (mostly as a result of Preston's theatrics) I'd share your view. I was annoyed at Hogg being booked though. Seemed very, very soft I have to say. You're wrong. Watch the extended highlights - it was an awful challenge that caught Ledson high and late. Could easily have been a leg-breaker. For Tommy Elphick's sake it was real shame that Kasumu didn't do the job properly. I'd urge everyone to watch this (from 45 seconds as the build up has a few strong challenges as well). Partly because you'll then realise it was a stonewall red card foul all day. Mostly though because it's an absolutely beautiful bit of karma on the dirty bastard. |
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Post by htfcterry on Dec 28, 2022 12:58:44 GMT 1
Jeremy Simpson - What have we done to keep getting this idiot all the time. Only saving grace he is 4th official again for PNE and not in charge of the whistle. Then lo and behold we get him for Rotherham with the bloody whistle. Christ, we've got Jeremy Simpson tomorrow night. |
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 30, 2022 18:09:07 GMT 1
Fucking ridiculous by the corrupt, incompetents at the FA. Town and PNE have been charged for the handbags after Kasumus superb tackle on that thug.
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