Bluesteel Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It's funny to see people slate Reda, but when Buxton makes big mistakes nobody cares because, "he's not match fit". Reda's a good player, who's aggressive...which is what we need. If we play football like we did for most of the first half, I'm not too bothered whether Reda makes a mistake or two. Its just the teams defending in general. Too sloppy at times, but hopefully we can tighten it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedOwl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not the first time people have written Reda off after a shakey game or two. The guy's got incredible resilience and character though. I reckon he's still going to prove to be a very important player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I thought Rhodri was superb in the first half. Kept dropping off the front to pick up the ball in space and more often than not found a Wednesday player with his pass, or found space to have a shot. McCabe grew into the game and showed great promise. Kirkland made some class saves - he will keep us in games when we are under pressure this season. Reda is looking shaky when a winger runs at him. I would give Mattock a try at left back to see how he compares. Reda is good in the opposition box, but we also have Liera and Buxton who can be a threat for set plays. Overall a very encouraging performance tonight and the first half was (as someone said earlier) the best 45 minutes seen at Hillsborough for the past 10 years. Come on you blue & white wizards!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Tell you what... When Madine came on he showed class That lad never misplaces a pass EVER Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Reda is always going to make mistakes, he has just got to keep learning from them. To be fair to him he was facing a quality winger and Brums only threat tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhollywood Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Reda is an absolute liability. Don't care how many goals he will score for us because his incapabilities at the back will outweigh his attacking threat. Burke is lucky to come off the pitch with his ankles intact Not as simple as that though is it. Take away his goals and we have just lost one, drawn one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southportdc Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Going to be an entertaining season if we average 3 goals for and 2 goals against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theowls 93 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not as simple as that though is it. Take away his goals and we have just lost one, drawn one. You're missing the point. Someone else might have been in that position then if we're taking away his goals. But we're talking about defending, not attacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Reda is a fox in the oppositions box and a blundering mammoth in his own box. Pretty much a centre forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 The passing in the first half was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopswfc76 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Kirkland made some quality saves when required and doubt theres a better keeper in the championship Buxton still not there thought he looked shakey against there winger Reda same as Buxton but will improve and another goal to set us on our way Llera spread play really well at times from the back Beevers looked back to his form of a few seasons ago Antonio needs to realise power and pace wont get you past the full back every time like in league, needs to get his head up more Semedo Usual quality self Mccabe could be a legend at the club if his 1st 2 perfomances are anything to go on JJ unplayable and best player on the park by a mile Rodri Good touch, Movement and wanted ball all the time also great finish O'Grady Didnt get a goal but played really well linking the game and allowing JJ & Antonio to push on and make runs off him All in all a great perfomance 1st half and one of the best halfs of football i remember at Hillsborough. 2nd half we sat back a bit but still created chances and looked good on the break. Roll on Millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shez owl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I didn't see the pen had my little un so left after jj goal, but it doesn't surprise me it was Reda who did it. A rash challenge is only a moment away, but he is still young and hopefully he will learn, he also made some excellent recovery tackles 2nd half and stretched them by bombing down the wing, I do expect mattock to take over eventually though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhollywood Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You're missing the point. Someone else might have been in that position then if we're taking away his goals. But we're talking about defending, not attacking. I know what you are saying, but my point is, i'd take his odd mistakes at left back for his attitude and goal threat. Look at the stats in comparison to our other defenders, he is aggresive in the box when attacking and he gets the goals which can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleford Owl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Taken from the Birmingham forum: "It's not just our first defeat though is it? It was a poor defeat with a scoreline that flattered our performance. As usual we played in desperation against a team that will probably finish in the lower half of the table. Same old Blues and same old apologists." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Your eyes must be painted on! He ran the midfield in the second half. His ability to find space to receive a pass and then play it to a man is exceptional. He constantly sought the ball and covered an enormous amount of ground. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shez owl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Taken from the Birmingham forum: "It's not just our first defeat though is it? It was a poor defeat with a scoreline that flattered our performance. As usual we played in desperation against a team that will probably finish in the lower half of the table. Same old Blues and same old apologists." Birmingham fans are possibly he most blind and deluded ones I know. You'd think all those years in the wilderness would make them a bit humble, but no, a few seasons in prem league and they think they are billy big balls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Kirkland made some quality saves when required and doubt theres a better keeper in the championship Buxton still not there thought he looked shakey against there winger Reda same as Buxton but will improve and another goal to set us on our way Llera spread play really well at times from the back Beevers looked back to his form of a few seasons ago Antonio needs to realise power and pace wont get you past the full back every time like in league, needs to get his head up more Semedo Usual quality self Mccabe could be a legend at the club if his 1st 2 perfomances are anything to go on JJ unplayable and best player on the park by a mile Rodri Good touch, Movement and wanted ball all the time also great finish O'Grady Didnt get a goal but played really well linking the game and allowing JJ & Antonio to push on and make runs off him All in all a great perfomance 1st half and one of the best halfs of football i remember at Hillsborough. 2nd half we sat back a bit but still created chances and looked good on the break. Roll on Millwall In total agreement, especially with your comments on Beevers and Antonio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Birmingham fans are possibly he most blind and deluded ones I know. You'd think all those years in the wilderness would make them a bit humble, but no, a few seasons in prem league and they think they are billy big balls! I remember when we were in the Premier League for a decade and I'd only ever heard of Birmingham because Coventry sold them Peter Ndlovu (as a result of an affair with the Chairman's wife). I prefer teams to underestimate us though, lets creep up that table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Mccabe controlled the mid. Llera had yet another good game. Jj was immense . Reda got better but still had a few problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 How did the first half compare to that infamous Dingles game under Laws. Seemed to remember us looking untouchable for the first half and then got sloppy second half. Were there any parallels there? We couldve put 10 past Scunny when confidence was high but we fell apart that season. Not under DJ though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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