Hang on, no-one complained about the midfield diamond when we outplayed Scunthorpe using it. I don't blame the formation as such because the players' movement was still good and we got into good areas and had decent options. Unfortunately the team's collective radar was way off and our execution was godawful. When we did complete a pass it was largely underhit leaving players, especially our full-backs, having to collect it rather than being able to take the ball in their stride.
I don't think Vale's tactics played as big a part as people are suggesting because it's not like they came to kick us like a lot of League 2 teams did and they didn't snuff out our attacks with clever tactics or crucial interceptions because they didn't need to. I just think too many players had an off-day and our manipulation of the ball was utterly terrible.
Knew you would be along....do one mug.
I thought the rock choir was great. Looking from the South Upper, the dance moves looked really good. I also liked the way they joined in a few Southend chants the first half. I was a bit disappointed when most of them went home after their half time stint. I thought that was a bit of a snub to SUFC. Maybe they didn't realise how cold it was going to be.
There were 64 replies before you entered this thread,you as usual could only see my input(2 replies from me so about 3% of the total)...fact.
2 in 22.... Great,but only 17points from the last 36,I had the ammo from the Gills game,yet guess what I never ever replied on that thread...fact.
You stated Fortune was knackered ditto Cox,yet you wanted to berate me for offering the same view before you....fact.
No doubt somebody will say I'm thread diverting very soon...so this is my final post on this topic.
Love it when you throw your toys out your pram ..
The reason why I started on your message is because you don't offer balanced discussions , you never have.
You use the word "ammo" from the Gills game, that in itself sums you up, because all you do is look to shoot things down.
You offer nothing in terms of reasoned debate and you never have.
Why don't you try writing something balanced , instead of your usual 4 lines each post ?
Again , ive had many discussions with others on here , thats what they are , discussions, you are unable to join in a debate, because you never take other people's comments on board.
Loads of posts on here make points without being confrontational, yours always are.
For me, the worse thing after a poor performance is not the performance but the fact I know you're be back on here "fact" !
Well, what a let down.
This sadly is I think what we have in store for the rest of our home games. Teams at the bottom will be setting their stall out no to lose. It's essential that we get the first goal and hopefully an early one.
Has anyone any idea when Ranger is likely to be fit?I know he only had 20 mins or today, but from what i saw his ball control on the deck wasn't great and mis-timed a couple of headers.. very reminiscent on Rangers' home performance v- Sheff Utd...
not convinced, but yes, maybe needs another chance. He won't get a look in over a fit Ranger, IMHO.
Anyone that thought the choir were good? They would be lip syncing to a pre recorded track, just concentrating on silly dance moves. There were no microphones near them lol. So obvious.
However they were most entertaining thing on offer all day.
And his post match excuse in the interview was that Port Vale set up differently to the way he expected and they did a job on us having seen us at Peterborough and they have experienced back room staff. How old is Michael Brown and how long has he been managing?