@owlstalk Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Jos Luhukay was pleased with another clean sheet and a point at play-off chasing Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Tuesday. A game of few talking points saw the Owls maintain their run of resistance under the new manager, who said: “I think we have to be happy with the draw in this game. Middlesbrough started the game well down the left hand side with the pace of Traore but we made that situation better. “We did not have a lot of chances for ourselves but we were solid and did limit Middlesbrough to few chances. “We have another point, another clean sheet so we continue to build in the right direction.” Luhukay handed the captain’s armband to Adam Reach on the former Boro man’s return to Teesside in the absence of Glenn Loovens, who was rested for the game. And he explained: “I know Adam is a young guy but a good guy and a very good player. “The players respect Adam so I had no problem in making him the captain for the game tonight. “He used to play for Middlesbrough and I know he was thought of highly so I also thought it was a respectful thing to do.” Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Can't argue with any of that. Edited January 31, 2018 by Mr Farrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlofOliveGrove Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 First impressions of Jos are very good so far. Can't wait to get the strike force back to full strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronowl66 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 You can see the organisation changes he has made already , very promising signs but it will be fascinating to see his approach in the next two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Happy we came away with a point. Other teams will be seeing that we aren’t push overs anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolsterstone Owl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Agreed. But we really should make more of our set pieces. Some of our corners and free kicks are dire. Solid at the back is great but we've got to start pinching a few goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsonmyhead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 People need to remember the game at Hillsborough where we got dismantled, this is a massive step up from carlos’s Post match speech where he focused on their superiority. Jos is doing a top job, and as players return we will get better and better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 It's very early days I'm elated with the new manager so far if I'm honest. If we just get nil nil draws till the end of the season and avoid relegation then that would be fine for me as a basic requirement Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolsterstone Owl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 If we draw every game we'll get 50 points and might go down on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlOnWheels Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Encouraging signs at this stage. Being hard to beat will always leave you with a chance of getting something. Once our injured players begin to return hopefully or potency up front will improve. Being solid at the back and a danger up front is a good combination to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Like to see matias in current cup form integrated into the match day 11, as he's maybe capable of creating some chances for either himself or others, something Rhodes and Dave don't really give you and Joao half the time dosent know what he himself is going to do, let alone any one around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stowyowl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'll definitely take three draws from those three fixtures given how the season has gone so far. Ifs and buts but if Joao puts his header against Cardiff anywhere other than straight at the keeper we're talking a very respectable 5 points from three tough games. It's very fine margins (likewise you could say for chances against us). Jos is doing and saying everything right so far, I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 34 minutes ago, Mr Farrell said: Can't argue with any of that. good result from an away game against a pulis side that a month ago could have been 3-0 or worse. can't believe on other threads the natives are getting restless over half a team away at high flying 'boro' getting a point, that's 'some' wednesday fans for you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bolsterstone Owl said: If we draw every game we'll get 50 points and might go down on that! No chance are any of the current bottom 3 getting to 50 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, itsonmyhead said: People need to remember the game at Hillsborough where we got dismantled, this is a massive step up from carlos’s Post match speech where he focused on their superiority. Jos is doing a top job, and as players return we will get better and better HEAR.HEAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: It's very early days I'm elated with the new manager so far if I'm honest. If we just get nil nil draws till the end of the season and avoid relegation then that would be fine for me as a basic requirement once we have forwards and attacking midfielders back and fit in numbers, we may concentrate less on defence, we may conceded more, but we will score more, and win more. if you inherit a boat with a leak, the first thing you do is mend the leak, not have a party on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, shezzas left peg said: Like to see matias in current cup form integrated into the match day 11, as he's maybe capable of creating some chances for either himself or others, something Rhodes and Dave don't really give you and Joao half the time dosent know what he himself is going to do, let alone any one around him. agree with only those 3 to compete against, and on present form mm ought to be in with a chance, IF he can't get in this side on merit, it doesn't bode well for him when all are fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 34 minutes ago, Bolsterstone Owl said: Agreed. But we really should make more of our set pieces. Some of our corners and free kicks are dire. Solid at the back is great but we've got to start pinching a few goals. You are right. It really irritates me when a highly paid professional footballer can't get the ball past the first defender particularly when its obvious that his team-mates are expecting a far post delivery. Wallace take note..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lythamowl Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 36 minutes ago, mark1948 said: You are right. It really irritates me when a highly paid professional footballer can't get the ball past the first defender particularly when its obvious that his team-mates are expecting a far post delivery. Wallace take note..... damn right we haven'y been able to take a decent corner since nigel worthington hung up his boots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We knew what Jos would do when he came in. His success is built on a solid defence . I think he has dont a fantastic job so far especially considering his three centre halves consist of a left back , a young academy player ,and a player who has been sat in the stands all season under Carlos. Remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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