Chris E Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I had a bloke say to me yesterday, "We've got nowt to come this season playing like this. Same old same old." I despair sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fife_owl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The league cup winning side were useless according to their pre-season friendly results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 While the 2nd half team were warming up in the corner, another bloke shouted to the fitness coach, "Eh, Coach! Can you get this lot to inject a little more urgency?" Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburghowl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Pre-season is all about preparing the players, giving the whole squad game time, and getting up to speed and match fitness. The results don't have any significance no matter what any pant wetters say. The first result that matters is first game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaping Lannys Perm Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 In terms of single players, there were definitely some performances that, if they were still putting them in in 5 weeks time, wouldn't be good enough but all were understandable so early in the season. The only exceptions may be Dielna who may be a liability if he was to play as the CB that comes forward. He lost the ball more than once in positions that left us exposed. This seems more like bad decision making than sluggishness. As for the team performance and the "we should be beating the like of them" comments I saw no issues as all. We dominated them and were able to pull them out of shape at will. The only thing that was missing was the push and the desperation for goals. We weren't going all out for goals as that wasn't the purpose of the match. But that level of possession and control you'd easily score 4 or more in a competitive match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzOwl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I thought we were poor yesterday. I'm sorry but I didn't see anything to get excited about yet. Sasso looked average at best. Derry for a big lad won very few headers which is worrying for a centre half. The 2 million pound man was hardly involved in the game. A few nice touches but I'm sorry I don't see why people think he looked premiership class. Did he hav a shot. Hunt looked a little unfit and our defence went missing at times. It's all about opinions I suppose but maybe we need a dose of reality. On the plus side Wallace looked livelyFfs and we laugh when the pigs call us deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I'm sorry but I didn't see anything to get excited about yet. You're entitled to your opinion, maybe some of the feedback on the players was a bit negative, but might be a true (dunno, wasn't there) However, the bit I've quoted seems a bit silly. Just because you paid for something doesn't mean it's gonna be entertaining. Especially this fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinger208b Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Only a pre season friendly but... NOTHING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts0wl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You got to focus on the positives were fans who support the team not look for the smallest chance to moan #happyclapping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wharncliffeowl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's "Work in Progress". When you begin building something you want the end product to be great but before you get to that stage it's going to look crap. No dose of reality required - just patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleo Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Just out of interest - what was the state of the pitch like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I bet a few United fans went to this hoping to see another 14-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcityowlsfan Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's a good job he didn't go last time we played them, he'd have hung himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Pre season games mean nothing. I'm sure there is some boffin on here who can remind us what season was it when we went on some mini tour , scored about 300 goals in ten games and when we came back we didn't score in the first 5 matches despite having one of our best ever sides. Pre season games mean nothing. Edited July 12, 2015 by Lord Snooty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUCE LEE Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Just out of interest - what was the state of the pitch like ? Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 only wee wee heads and weirdos go to freindlies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25OWL Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 First pre season game CC would have taken a number of things from that like Dielna with his HOOF ball at times - Marnick Vermijl looked lost at times on left hand side - Lachman looked solid although on 2 occasions Alfreton got in behind twice with a couple simple headers over the top Wallace and hunt looked lively down wing at times an Wallace worked hard to recover ball Matias had some great feet - clearly got frustrated with ball not switching sides to him - saw him them coming to own half because he wanted the ball lee clearly impressed as he was left on for second Could go on but it's a pre season and players hadn't played together but from what we saw - the comments from speaking to bullen and other coaches it is clearly very positive You can definitely see what cc is wanting to do and I am more excited for the forthcoming season even after one friendly than I have been for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 only wee wee heads and weirdos go to freindliesSpot onI can't wait for York next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25OWL Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Spot on I can't wait for York next week spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmanjack Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I thought we were poor yesterday. I'm sorry but I didn't see anything to get excited about yet. Sasso looked average at best. Derry for a big lad won very few headers which is worrying for a centre half. The 2 million pound man was hardly involved in the game. A few nice touches but I'm sorry I don't see why people think he looked premiership class. Did he hav a shot. Hunt looked a little unfit and our defence went missing at times. It's all about opinions I suppose but maybe we need a dose of reality. On the plus side Wallace looked lively You do realise that in reality you were simply watching a training session don't you? If things haven't improved by mid September, then worry/complain about the lack of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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