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Post by sapphireblue on Dec 27, 2023 0:01:33 GMT 1
It is correct that Rudoni didn’t have an assist. On the other hand, neither of the second half goals would’ve happened without his essential involvement. If you watched to the final whistle today. Rudoni collapsed to the floor. He put a proper shift in today after his injury problems. One of the best we have by a country mile. Also, at the same time, Chapman athletically prevented the ball from breaching his goal. He knew the game was over but it was his goal to defend, even after the full time whistle. Beautiful to see. |
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Post by boooothy on Dec 27, 2023 0:02:12 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result.
I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron.
Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up.
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Post by Terriersmad on Dec 27, 2023 0:05:26 GMT 1
Great today. Thought we were hesitant in the press in the first 15/20 minutes, but after that we were far more committed to it and won the ball 15 yards higher up the pitch than we have been. It was also refreshing to see players running in behind and the passes finding them - put those two things together, and we'll be far more threatening.
Bit of luck with the first goal, but if you don't shoot you don't score. Really put Headley on the right track too - gave him a real lift and we saw him grow in confidence carrying the ball and being a threat. I like Headley. I think there's real potential there; in recent weeks he's been one of the few to make things happen because he's had a go and although it's not come off for him it's come off for others (Burgzorg up at Sunderland, for instance). Once he's learned how to defend, he's got so many attributes that could take him a very long way in the game.
The challenge on Burgzorg was a shocker. From where I was, it looked like he was off the floor, challenging from behind, raking studs down Burgzorg's calf/achilles. As bad as I've seen in a long time because it was so deliberate; it wasn't a misjudged challenge for a bouncing ball or a 50-50. It was one player deliberately playing the man, and how anyone can defend it is beyond me. It's not even serious foul play. No intent for the ball pushes it straight into violent conduct.
I really enjoyed both of our goals in the second half. Great transition play (in modern parlance). Moving the ball quickly, with good running on and off the ball, not allowing the defence to settle. I was delighted that Thomas got a goal - he doesn't score enough, but he's never stopped running and nobody can fault his effort this season. And he creates so many chances for others. And when you see the third again, Burgzorg's movement is fantastic. He comes round Koroma, who should be praised for learning from his mistake the other week. Great stuff - movement off the ball. What a difference!
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Post by uptownfunk on Dec 27, 2023 0:17:22 GMT 1
Rudoni’s absence has been a key factor in towns lack of creativity in recent weeks. His return and Kasumu’s- who can break the lines plus Wiles who showed more today, will see us creating more and pushing up the table imo.
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Post by Detective Boyle on Dec 27, 2023 0:21:50 GMT 1
Such a great performance today, one thing that stood out for me was how composed we were on the ball. I think with Pearson out of the team we look much better and more composed.
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Post by uptownfunk on Dec 27, 2023 0:22:11 GMT 1
Sorba has been Town’s hardest working player this season. He’s really delivering all round performances not just the deliveries..though they’re getting back to his best too.
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Post by philatrickstarbuck on Dec 27, 2023 0:23:54 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result. I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron. Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up. Bloody hell fire. Just enjoy will ya ffs 🤣 |
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Post by 28901 on Dec 27, 2023 0:46:38 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result. I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron. Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up. You can analyse any moment in any game with a 'what if.' On the 90 mins Town deserved the win, no one can deny that. |
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Post by Big Ern on Dec 27, 2023 1:51:02 GMT 1
When Headley scored he looked like didn't know what to do, I noticed all game his head seemed down. He needs to lift his head up because he is a terrific player with a great future ahead.
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Post by softboy on Dec 27, 2023 2:13:06 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result. I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron. Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up. |
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Post by softboy on Dec 27, 2023 2:14:06 GMT 1
Not really sure what you are trying to say, are you happy or unhappy with the result?
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Post by belizian on Dec 27, 2023 2:41:31 GMT 1
Listening to the Radio Leeds phone in after the game some guy came on and started really laying into Moore - how crap he was etc etc. Got to sack him asp. Just wouldn't shut up. And suddenly radio leeds went dead, or at least the internet version. Maybe they had to pull the plug just to get rid of him.
I'd imagine he'll be back on here if we don't beat 'Boro decisively.
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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Dec 27, 2023 3:21:45 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result. I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron. Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up. I agree that one swallow doesn't make a summer (and one shit doesn't make a shitstorm) but on the off chance that Big Dave has a look on here to see the fan reaction like Sir Neil did, I hope he sees that the way we approached the game today is a far better way to go about things than the negative shite of recent weeks. As fans we don't have particularly high expectations but we do expect a bit of effort from the team, and for them to at least try to win even when the odds are against us. Blackburn were absolute garbage but you can only beat what's in front of you. Friday won't be as easy but if we approach the game in the same manner I'll applaud the team off regardless of the final score. |
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Post by Sio on Dec 27, 2023 7:23:04 GMT 1
I really hope that Moore has learned a thing or two from yesterday. Not just about the performance, but how the fans will respond to some intent and be very forgiving when it's shown.
This backs to the wall, everyone behind the ball stuff was never, ever going to go down well and unfortunately he has made his own bed in his first 10+ games, and he now has an uphill battle to win over the majority of our fanbase. But, as mentioned above, we are a very amenable and forgiving bunch - another 5-10 performances like that and he'll be on the right track.
I have serious doubts over his charisma and intelligence to be a successful Town manager but let's hope that his tactical game can improve from here.
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Dec 27, 2023 7:37:55 GMT 1
I really hope that Moore has learned a thing or two from yesterday. Not just about the performance, but how the fans will respond to some intent and be very forgiving when it's shown. This backs to the wall, everyone behind the ball stuff was never, ever going to go down well and unfortunately he has made his own bed in his first 10+ games, and he now has an uphill battle to win over the majority of our fanbase. But, as mentioned above, we are a very amenable and forgiving bunch - another 5-10 performances like that and he'll be on the right track. I have serious doubts over his charisma and intelligence to be a successful Town manager but let's hope that his tactical game can improve from here. Yes, it was so refreshing yesterday the style we played. There was a moment in the first half where Thomas pressed the Rovers defenders and was then backed by two other Town players. Great to have something to get behind and cheer on. Looking forward to seeing how we get on against Boro, hopefully more of the same, even if we don't win I want to see some more intent similiar to yesterday, it was promising. |
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Post by duncfost01 on Dec 27, 2023 8:08:23 GMT 1
A win - finally., and I was actually there to see it - makes a change on both counts.
Great to see Thomas get a goal - his hard work paying off. Wiles showed glimpses but needs to get fit.
Della stood out for me, and that foul on him was surely a red.
Where would most strengthen ?
Clearly we need a right back / right wing back.
A striker ?
and for me another no-6. We still need somebody who can control the game more.
Great to get a win though and let’s enjoy it for now.
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Post by durhamterrier on Dec 27, 2023 9:22:19 GMT 1
Great today. Thought we were hesitant in the press in the first 15/20 minutes, but after that we were far more committed to it and won the ball 15 yards higher up the pitch than we have been. It was also refreshing to see players running in behind and the passes finding them - put those two things together, and we'll be far more threatening. Bit of luck with the first goal, but if you don't shoot you don't score. Really put Headley on the right track too - gave him a real lift and we saw him grow in confidence carrying the ball and being a threat. I like Headley. I think there's real potential there; in recent weeks he's been one of the few to make things happen because he's had a go and although it's not come off for him it's come off for others (Burgzorg up at Sunderland, for instance). Once he's learned how to defend, he's got so many attributes that could take him a very long way in the game. The challenge on Burgzorg was a shocker. From where I was, it looked like he was off the floor, challenging from behind, raking studs down Burgzorg's calf/achilles. As bad as I've seen in a long time because it was so deliberate; it wasn't a misjudged challenge for a bouncing ball or a 50-50. It was one player deliberately playing the man, and how anyone can defend it is beyond me. It's not even serious foul play. No intent for the ball pushes it straight into violent conduct. I really enjoyed both of our goals in the second half. Great transition play (in modern parlance). Moving the ball quickly, with good running on and off the ball, not allowing the defence to settle. I was delighted that Thomas got a goal - he doesn't score enough, but he's never stopped running and nobody can fault his effort this season. And he creates so many chances for others. And when you see the third again, Burgzorg's movement is fantastic. He comes round Koroma, who should be praised for learning from his mistake the other week. Great stuff - movement off the ball. What a difference! Agree re: the tackle . Referee (who I thought was largely decent) hid behind professional foul but not last man whereas I think that in itself was a yellow and the nature of the foul was another yellow … had that been in our penalty area it would still have been a yellow … so for me it was a straight red |
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Post by durhamterrier on Dec 27, 2023 9:24:26 GMT 1
When Headley scored he looked like didn't know what to do, I noticed all game his head seemed down. He needs to lift his head up because he is a terrific player with a great future ahead. To be fair to him , I don’t think any of us expected a goal from that shot . For me Headley been one of the brighter parts of this season . He’s not a left back for me , but a left wing back with Nakayama behind or a left winger . He just needs to work on his end product (ironic I know because he scored yesterday) and he’ll be a really good championship wing back . |
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Post by yappledapple on Dec 27, 2023 9:35:38 GMT 1
When Headley scored he looked like didn't know what to do, I noticed all game his head seemed down. He needs to lift his head up because he is a terrific player with a great future ahead. For me Headley been one of the brighter parts of this season . He’s not a left back for me , but a left wing back with Nakayama behind or a left winger . He just needs to work on his end product (ironic I know because he scored yesterday) and he’ll be a really good championship wing back . From where I am in the Kilner, it went straight at the keeper’s middle and into the net right behind him so we couldn’t see it go in, so me and all those around us thought the ball was nestling in the keeper’s midriff. Wasn’t until the crowd went up that we all realised it had gone in. Yesterday, went not expecting much; came out of the ground with a smile on my face wondering where that performance had come from and could hopefully give us a boost for Friday. I was impressed with the composure of Ayina when he came on - didn’t look out of place and enabled Kasumu to go back into the middle. |
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Post by Essex Terrier on Dec 27, 2023 9:39:31 GMT 1
Rudoni had no assists. Thomas, Delano and Koroma. Wiles was good today. He looked like the player that I thought we had signed. It is correct that Rudoni didn’t have an assist. On the other hand, neither of the second half goals would’ve happened without his essential involvement. Rudoni may not have had an assist, but his tenacious closing down and winning of the ball ahead of iur third goal was arguably better than an assist. Great game for him again - he is a player! |
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 27, 2023 9:42:50 GMT 1
I thought that, 3 nil up with just over 10 mins to go and REG comes on over Iorpenda or Stone He was replacing Kasumu, so just keeping our defence solid and helped keep the clean sheet. Like for like seeing out a win. No puzzle. He was replacing a midfielder with a poor jack-of-all-trades when he had 2 promising young midfielders on the bench. If you won't give one of them a run out for 10-15 mins when you're 3-0 up when will you 🤷 |
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Post by Jack on Dec 27, 2023 9:58:43 GMT 1
When Headley scored he looked like didn't know what to do, I noticed all game his head seemed down. He needs to lift his head up because he is a terrific player with a great future ahead. He didn't want to celebrate against his future club. |
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Post by Macduff on Dec 27, 2023 10:31:24 GMT 1
Got a lovely art deco style print of the stadium for Christmas, then a great result and performance yesterday, so all in all a very good Christmas for all things HTFC for me.
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Post by boooothy on Dec 27, 2023 10:32:07 GMT 1
What if their keeper didn’t dive over the first goal? Nil nil at half time 35 per cent possession and a young over excited keeper in goal. Probably a very different result. I’m delighted with today but as always a complete overreaction purely on the result. The defeats did not mean we were nailed on for relegation and Moore was a negative moron. Today does not mean we are a good watch or staying up. I agree that one swallow doesn't make a summer (and one shit doesn't make a shitstorm) but on the off chance that Big Dave has a look on here to see the fan reaction like Sir Neil did, I hope he sees that the way we approached the game today is a far better way to go about things than the negative shite of recent weeks. As fans we don't have particularly high expectations but we do expect a bit of effort from the team, and for them to at least try to win even when the odds are against us. Blackburn were absolute garbage but you can only beat what's in front of you. Friday won't be as easy but if we approach the game in the same manner I'll applaud the team off regardless of the final score. I agree however we still had 32 per cent possession (not a stat that bothers me in the slightest but it is often thrown at Moore), i also agree that every game is full of what ifs. However is their keeper doesn’t make a hash of the first goal, was the approach to the game actually any different to all the others? It turned into a great game for us but i’m not sure we started with anything different to what we’ve seen before. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Dec 27, 2023 10:36:12 GMT 1
When Headley scored he looked like didn't know what to do, I noticed all game his head seemed down. He needs to lift his head up because he is a terrific player with a great future ahead. Thought it had been disallowed at first when he just walked off, no one seemed to react. |
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Post by irverino on Dec 27, 2023 11:16:56 GMT 1
Jingle bells all the way Oh what fun it see Town win on Boxing day, third year running & all against Lancastrians (something both neighbours couldn't manage) with 3 different managers.
We can only hope its not a flash in the pan result this time, the five games gap without victory between DM's only other successes needs shortening if we are to believe in any major improvement, but its a start....again. UTT
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Dec 27, 2023 11:32:44 GMT 1
I am pleased the players took charge of the game and played to their potential.I watched the Sky highlights and thought their keeper should have saved at least 2 of the goals.After Stoke,s win last evening we are still 4th from the bottom,but have improved out GD and the gap.The players should carry on ignoring Moore,s instructions and play like that again on Friday.It shows that they have ability if let loose from his usual nonsense.3/4 players in and a new manager with experience and we will climb the league in no time. Well done the lads!   You think that the players ignored Moore yesterday? This is not what I saw. For example, Yuta ran to speak with the manager at almost every break in play yesterday to receive instructions. |
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Post by Big Ern on Dec 27, 2023 11:39:12 GMT 1
I am pleased the players took charge of the game and played to their potential.I watched the Sky highlights and thought their keeper should have saved at least 2 of the goals.After Stoke,s win last evening we are still 4th from the bottom,but have improved out GD and the gap.The players should carry on ignoring Moore,s instructions and play like that again on Friday.It shows that they have ability if let loose from his usual nonsense.3/4 players in and a new manager with experience and we will climb the league in no time. Well done the lads! You think that the players ignored Moore yesterday? This is not what I saw. For example, Yuta ran to speak with the manager at almost every break in play yesterday to receive instructions. Yep, if ever there was a performance for the manager that was it. |
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Post by basil on Dec 27, 2023 11:42:10 GMT 1
I am pleased the players took charge of the game and played to their potential.I watched the Sky highlights and thought their keeper should have saved at least 2 of the goals.After Stoke,s win last evening we are still 4th from the bottom,but have improved out GD and the gap.The players should carry on ignoring Moore,s instructions and play like that again on Friday.It shows that they have ability if let loose from his usual nonsense.3/4 players in and a new manager with experience and we will climb the league in no time. Well done the lads! They looked shattered at the final whistle, hope that they can recover to go again on Friday. |
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