StudentOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I never advocate posts like this made during games. Surefire way to make yourself look a reactionary idiot. But I tell you what... some players need to take a long hard look at themselves. You can forgive it if it's down to a lack of ability. You can forgive it if it's down to bad luck. Players are human, they make mistakes. But there have been three or four players out there today that have been sauntering about or completely unable to do even the basics. Some truly disgusting performances today. Full credit to those actually trying to make a battle of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatfordOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Perhaps. I think all we're seeing tonight is the difference between 2 teams, 1 of which who'll be there or thereabouts this season, and a work in progress. An off night for sure, but still only the 1st home defeat this season as it stands. I agree in part that players have to be 100% on it to get anything out of games though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) I think you are being harsh. Mixed ability side. Some inexperienced. And, some individuals letting the side down. Some poor refereeing decisions - when it really counted (IMO). And, Middlesborough are a good side - better on the night. And, I haven’t seen a lack of effort - from anyone, regardless of a good or bad performance. Not like at Forest. Edited October 19, 2018 by ReadingOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1867 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, StudentOwl said: I never advocate posts like this made during games. Surefire way to make yourself look a reactionary idiot. But I tell you what... some players need to take a long hard look at themselves. You can forgive it if it's down to a lack of ability. You can forgive it if it's down to bad luck. Players are human, they make mistakes. But there have been three or four players out there today that have been sauntering about or completely unable to do even the basics. Some truly disgusting performances today. Full credit to those actually trying to make a battle of it. I agree with this 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveger Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I think people need to be realistic and lower their expectations with this current squad of players, average at best sadly, but c'mon we have seen a hell of a lot worse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinOwlMan Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Some of the players struggled tonight. But our fans were terrible. Heard nothing until the 82nd minute. Don’t abdicate responsibility, as fans we have to get behind the lads in hard times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, steveger said: I think people need to be realistic and lower their expectations with this current squad of players, average at best sadly, but c'mon we have seen a hell of a lot worse This Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 That was like something out of the Irvine era, league 2 standard performance, truly gutter Don’t know what brought that on but hope it was just an off day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 minute ago, FreshOwl said: That was like something out of the Irvine era, league 2 standard performance, truly gutter Don’t know what brought that on but hope it was just an off day Blame Dawson and Jos every other tool on here does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepcar_lights Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Still see enough for a playoff finish. This is the championship, it's absolutely nuts and tonight was an off day. Boro a strong side, but you wouldn't say they were miles away in quality...would you??? Would have come away with a point if not for Lees mistake. On to the next. Chin up everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Middlesborough concede almost next to nowt. We are missing the two key players that might be able to create something against a team like that (Forestieri and Matias). When I heard they were both injured, a feared the worst from this fixture and that is sadly how it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Neg Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 minute ago, FreshOwl said: That was like something out of the Irvine era, league 2 standard performance, truly gutter Don’t know what brought that on but hope it was just an off day It wasn't that bad, Middlesbrough had more quality. Too many basic errors. That's bad decision making costing us total of 3 points in last 2 home games. Pelupessey v West Brom and Lees tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepcar_lights Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, FreshOwl said: That was like something out of the Irvine era, league 2 standard performance, truly gutter Don’t know what brought that on but hope it was just an off day It wasn't great tonight, but that is a very strong statement. Are you sure? Irvine *shudders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkstone Owl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 ‘Disgusting’ is a little over the top. It’s football, that’s it. And its its certainly nothing we haven’t seen before - our defence has been our problem since day one of this season and we killed ourselves tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box_Man Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Hardly any intensity from us at home, really disappointing. Penney had a poor game, if his name was Fox he would be getting pelters. No urgency from Joao AT ALL really disappointing. Lees had a poor game but I think he needs Hector next to him. I’m really frustrated with Jos again, stick Pelupessy on Downing instead of Hector (they were playing 1 up front FFS) Take Penney or Thornily off and put Onomah on instead give us some energy. We gift wrapped the 3 points tonight for Boro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 46 minutes ago, StudentOwl said: I never advocate posts like this made during games. Surefire way to make yourself look a reactionary idiot. But I tell you what... some players need to take a long hard look at themselves. You can forgive it if it's down to a lack of ability. You can forgive it if it's down to bad luck. Players are human, they make mistakes. But there have been three or four players out there today that have been sauntering about or completely unable to do even the basics. Some truly disgusting performances today. Full credit to those actually trying to make a battle of it. Joao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Penney for one. Dreadful tonight. Starting to believe his own hype a bit too much imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxowl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 2nd to every 50/50s bottling 50/50s cant pass under pressure sauntering about as if it doesn’t matter too many rookies in the side a manager that can’t see the wood for the trees a goalie that needs dropping = mid table side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, oi_you_owl said: It wasn't great tonight, but that is a very strong statement. Are you sure? Irvine *shudders* We couldn’t put two passes together, it’s a complete kick and hope. 2nd to everything we never get near second balls no identity is how I’d describe that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 First half I thought it was scrappy but we fashioned the better chances. Our lack of composure on the ball is appalling though. Are we making them wear toblerone boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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