StudentOwl Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 ... but it's really nice to see us playing in a half-decent game of football with a little bit of attacking intent. I was a Jos apologist up 'til the end of October, but the difference between what we're seeing then vs now under Bruce is like night and day. It's being going long enough that you can no longer put it down to the "new manager effect"... it's just a bit more like what we can expect from now on. Refreshing stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Owl 2 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Yeah we have played some decent stuff amd should have taken at least one of our chances. The midfield is weak but I think they are putting a shift in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 We might be winning now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, full fathom five said: We might be winning now Can confirm, we are winning 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alanharper Posted April 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2019 I've seen us blow a 3 goal lead and fail to win 4 times before. So even now about 15 minutes after the final whistle I'm still nervous. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWL1969 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, alanharper said: I've seen us blow a 3 goal lead and fail to win 4 times before. So even now about 15 minutes after the final whistle I'm still nervous. I can recall Chelsea, Man Utd and being 3 up on pens against Wolves, whos are the other 1 (or 2)? Obviously it could be before my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Just now, OWL1969 said: I can recall Chelsea, Man Utd and being 3 up on pens against Wolves, whos are the other 1 (or 2)? Obviously it could be before my time. Arsenal and Norwich. Most recent time, other than the Wolves pen debacle which would make it 5 times, was 1993 though. Half an hour since the whistle, feeling a bit more confident of hanging on now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWL1969 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 minute ago, alanharper said: Arsenal and Norwich. Most recent time, other than the Wolves pen debacle which would make it 5 times, was 1993 though. Half an hour since the whistle, feeling a bit more confident of hanging on now. Don't count your chickens. We're talking about Wednesday here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Fair point OP. Forest weren’t amazing, but we did well, got the win, had a few changes in the team but still kept the same assertiveness, structure and intent... which comes from the manager IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfc-dan Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, StudentOwl said: ... but it's really nice to see us playing in a half-decent game of football with a little bit of attacking intent. I was a Jos apologist up 'til the end of October, but the difference between what we're seeing then vs now under Bruce is like night and day. It's being going long enough that you can no longer put it down to the "new manager effect"... it's just a bit more like what we can expect from now on. Refreshing stuff. For me we are playing like the "new manager effect" but it's every game. The players are working their absolute testicles off each and every match. Now that could partly be some playing for new deals. But others with existing contracts have been equally excellent, so I think it's more down to the high standards Bruce sets. What a difference he has made. Chalk and cheese. You can see the togetherness with the celebrations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striggy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Have we not blown 3-0 leads against Forest and Derby also, or are they just nightmares I have? "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Didn't we once blow a 1-4 lead at Hull with about 10 mins to go in the early 70s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.armo Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Yep drew 4 -4 typical Wednesday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finney on the Wing Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 The big difference for me is when we go into high press mode and pin them around their penalty area. (It beats having us sat on our own 18 yard line watching the opposition play it about waiting for a crack to appear). It's pretty much how the first goal came about last night (brilliant awareness and technique from MM too) but it does need to be a team effort for it to be effective. Joao wasn't involved enough, in this respect, but when he started putting the effort in they had no way of playing out, like they did in the first half. Not having a go at Joao, I really want him to do well with us 'cos he's got bags of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, erowl said: Didn't we once blow a 1-4 lead at Hull with about 10 mins to go in the early 70s? jimmy mullens' debut ???? boxing day ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, brian joicey said: jimmy mullens' debut ???? boxing day ??? Not sure pal but I seem to recall us blowing a lead at Hull in the early 70s Typical Wednesday really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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