AmericanMag 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The lag on the SSN site is pathetic! Keep the posts coming!!! I'm in Portland, watching it on ESPN360. GO NOW! Didn't think that I could do it from work but gave it a shot and I am glad I did! Thanks Barnacle! (BTW: The ESPN feed went the whole match.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 So we're 21st in England.... christ, we're only one place lower than we were for a good proportion of last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Almighty! 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The lag on the SSN site is pathetic! Keep the posts coming!!! I'm in Portland, watching it on ESPN360. GO NOW! Didn't think that I could do it from work but gave it a shot and I am glad I did! Thanks Barnacle! (BTW: The ESPN feed went the whole match.) You have to pay a monthly fee though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Seems to be a gulf in class between the CCC and the Pl, although they put a few things together, mainly through the big man, we looked pretty comfortable dealing with one of the 'in form' sides. Nolan could easily have had a second after a good spell of pressure and inter-passing from us. Guthrie looks very casual on the ball with two good feet and was only outdone by the more relaxed and in control Ranger...Was it really his full match debut??! Couple of times I thought he might take a hit, but laid of good balls for oncoming midfielders with presence of mind Shola would give his right arm for. Early days, but this league looks winnable. MOM Guthrie YMOM Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The lag on the SSN site is pathetic! Keep the posts coming!!! I'm in Portland, watching it on ESPN360. GO NOW! Didn't think that I could do it from work but gave it a shot and I am glad I did! Thanks Barnacle! (BTW: The ESPN feed went the whole match.) You have to pay a monthly fee though. Really??? Didn't ask for any information... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Harper 7.5 - Cleared everything that came his way, wasnt too troubled because they lacked the final product in the box. Raylor 6.5 - Very below-par performance, hardly a threat and was too hesitant inside his own area. Simpson 7 - Not a centre back, but with the presence of Saylor beside him helped alot. Saylor 8 - Tackled and gained the ball and possession more than one occassion, easily the league's best defender. Enrique 7 - I felt he could have done better with his crosses today, got caught once or twice, but defended the left flank very well. Guthrie 8 - Played very well, dictated passing, started the game on the left then switched on the right. A stunner of a goal as well, very well taken. Smith 8 - Led by example, and dare I say it, looks like hes going to be our "Gattuso" sort of player this season. Hes already got the beard. Geremi 6.5 - Nothing really special, cant cross properly but his short distance ground passes were OK. Nolan 7 - Could have easily scored two goals, but his finishing was bad, both his shots on target were simply shots directed to the keeper. Ranger 9 - MOTM for me, help up the ball brilliantly, passed brilliantly, was a constant threat AND was never outmuscled. Subs werent on long enough tbh, but another good performance because of a very consistent backline thats too good for the league, thats 4 clean sheets in a row now, and dont forget WBA's goal was simply a scramble on the touch line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Seems to be a gulf in class between the CCC and the Pl, although they put a few things together, mainly through the big man, we looked pretty comfortable dealing with one of the 'in form' sides. It's the out of form teams that normally do the damage to them But aye, from what I've seen so far the quality that was shite in the prem is looking settled in the Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Harper 7.5 - Cleared everything that came his way, wasnt too troubled because they lacked the final product in the box.Raylor 6.5 - Very below-par performance, hardly a threat and was too hesitant inside his own area. Simpson 7 - Not a centre back, but with the presence of Saylor beside him helped alot. Saylor 8 - Tackled and gained the ball and possession more than one occassion, easily the league's best defender. Enrique 7 - I felt he could have done better with his crosses today, got caught once or twice, but defended the left flank very well. Guthrie 8 - Played very well, dictated passing, started the game on the left then switched on the right. A stunner of a goal as well, very well taken. Smith 8 - Led by example, and dare I say it, looks like hes going to be our "Gattuso" sort of player this season. Hes already got the beard. Geremi 6.5 - Nothing really special, cant cross properly but his short distance ground passes were OK. Nolan 7 - Could have easily scored two goals, but his finishing was bad, both his shots on target were simply shots directed to the keeper. Ranger 9 - MOTM for me, help up the ball brilliantly, passed brilliantly, was a constant threat AND was never outmuscled. Subs werent on long enough tbh, but another good performance because of a very consistent backline thats too good for the league, thats 4 clean sheets in a row now, and dont forget WBA's goal was simply a scramble on the touch line. Don't disagree with most of this but I thought that Ryan Taylor was pretty good. Nothing came down the Leicester left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Seems to be a gulf in class between the CCC and the Pl, although they put a few things together, mainly through the big man, we looked pretty comfortable dealing with one of the 'in form' sides. It's the out of form teams that normally do the damage to them But aye, from what I've seen so far the quality that was shite in the prem is looking settled in the Championship Thinking about it, we've dealt with Leicester who are a good side, starting Geremi and Ranger, as well as an out of position CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Did they have a shot second half? if they did I can't remember it. We played well after the break and should have been 3-0 at least by the end if it wasn't for some tame shots from Rangers (and others) layoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Geremi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMag 4 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 So now thats West Brom, Palace, Reading, and Leicester, all of which were considered "Better" teams in the league, all of which we've beaten (except WBA, which we played well against, and didn't lose to). I think we're in not half bad shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Geremi I was surprised he hadn't broken by the end of the second half Edited August 31, 2009 by JonGoodwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Almighty! 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Whats the record number of points that this division has been won by? Not that I'm saying we can match it, just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 So now thats West Brom, Palace, Reading, and Leicester, all of which were considered "Better" teams in the league, all of which we've beaten (except WBA, which we played well against, and didn't lose to). I think we're in not half bad shape! Has to be said we've looked pretty comfortable against these. If we get the 3 or so we need, there is no reason not to look forward to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm happy to say I was wrong........all things considered a decent performance. Ranger is definitely growing with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Geremi Decent toe poke at goal though. Maybe, just maybe he'll actually want to start playing football again? Must make a diference having the teams doing well, winning games crowd getting behind them etc, etc. + Although he still did look he didn't look half as as he did playing in the premiership. I guess what I'm getting at is that this league has an awful lot of Edited August 31, 2009 by JUICE690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Whats the record number of points that this division has been won by? Not that I'm saying we can match it, just wondering. Steady. Edited August 31, 2009 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Geremi Decent toe poke at goal though. Maybe, just maybe he'll actually want to start playing football again? Must make a diference having the teams doing well, winning games crowd getting behind them etc, etc. + Although he still did look he didn't look half as as he did playing in the premiership. I guess what I'm getting at is that this league has an awful lot of Hopefull strictly bit part this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4277 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 So now thats West Brom, Palace, Reading, and Leicester, all of which were considered "Better" teams in the league, all of which we've beaten (except WBA, which we played well against, and didn't lose to). I think we're in not half bad shape! Leicester have just come up from league one and Reading are in a transitional phase, lost their manager and many players add the fact we're yet to play at any of the shittier grounds, your blackpools etc etc and you have me not getting carried away I've said I'd back us against anyone in the CCC at home but away games will be a different matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Whats the record number of points that this division has been won by? Not that I'm saying we can match it, just wondering. 106 points, with only 2 losses that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39184 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Seems to be a gulf in class between the CCC and the Pl, although they put a few things together, mainly through the big man, we looked pretty comfortable dealing with one of the 'in form' sides. Nolan could easily have had a second after a good spell of pressure and inter-passing from us. Guthrie looks very casual on the ball with two good feet and was only outdone by the more relaxed and in control Ranger...Was it really his full match debut??! Couple of times I thought he might take a hit, but laid of good balls for oncoming midfielders with presence of mind Shola would give his right arm for. Early days, but this league looks winnable. MOM Guthrie YOMOMMA Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Cardiff away next game, that'll be a real test of where we're at Aye, and places like Boro, West Brom, Coventry, Derby. got a point at WBA of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I thought Ranger was outstanding in all honestly. He didn't see much in the first half but the little he did he dealt with well. He had a few very good knock downs for Nolan and one offside with patently wasn't. Second half I fell in love with the lad. He was holding the ball up really well, dragging the defenders out of position and bringing the midfield into play. It's really difficult to judge players like Ranger/Chopra/Guy/Offiong etc. on their goal record in the reserves and youth team but the very early signs are that with a bit of experience Dutty Custard could really help us out of this league. Kudos to Guthrie, Enrique, Smith, Nolan and Raylor. All of which I thought gave a good account of themselves. Geremi and Barton were shit although i'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. Edited August 31, 2009 by Ketsbaia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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