AFC Cup

[gemkayem]

Wow. The opposition were better than I expected-credit to them. The conditions were tough and we will gel.
BTW where was our vibe dude?

Probably couldn’t afford to take him!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

3 points chucked away.
Reec is certainly consistent. Comes on. Does nothing.
Every game

I’ve held my tongue. But I have zero idea what I’m supposed to be seeing in this player?

 

[turbo]

FFS, could have let us have that corner.

And the rest of the 90 seconds old mate spent on the ground.

 

[Corsair]

That performance makes me want to buy the home game AFC pass. We're going to demolish these AFC teams at home.

Annoying to lose but at this point, in these circumstances, it was great performance. We've got serious firepower up front, if they can gel we'll be a force to be reckoned with. The squad had Monty written all over it, raw with heaps of potential. We need a manager that can bring them on, I really hope we get one. Potential Champions side again with the right development.

I'll be there to shout for the team when these mfkers come to our paradise, it'll be a bloodbath.

 

[AJames]

Probably couldn’t afford to take him!

He was there

 

[turbo]

We’ll get better from here but we made enough chances to win that one easily. Better than I expected tbh which bodes well for the future games once we start linking up better.

 

[MikeyHundred]

Might be a bit pessimistic but the looming feeling of history repeating itself do we just cut the sh*t and announce Moss as manager and accept our fate?

 

[Huddo]

Why you'd start Wilson is anyone's guess.
Torres needs to learn to shoot.
Ballard out of position most of the first half, way too far forward.
Boys need to learn to head the ball.
No direction inside the box.

Cahn they go and try and find a proper coach now? (Pun well and truly intended)

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Probably couldn’t afford to take him!

Doesn’t matter. He should have been on top of the skillion with a couple of novacastrian virgins and his axe, and getting shit done.

 

[gemkayem]

Wonder if any announcements will be made once the boys get back, can’t go too much longer without someone permanent right? Not that I mind abbas there I just want to know something is locked in soon

 

[Huddo]

Wonder if any announcements will be made once the boys get back, can’t go too much longer without someone permanent right? Not that I mind abbas there I just want to know something is locked in soon

Not many times I'll cheer for brissie, but be doing it on Saturday.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Why you'd start Wilson is anyone's guess.
Torres needs to learn to shoot.
Ballard out of position most of the first half, way too far forward.
Boys need to learn to head the ball.
No direction inside the box.

Cahn they go and try and find a proper coach now? (Pun well and truly intended)

Positives are we have plenty of talent. But need a coach who can tell where it lies and make it hum.

My biggest worry is that was a very frustrating game for a bunch of players who must be frustrated at losing their pre season games, frustrated at being knocked out of the cup, frustrated at losing sone of their friends and most of all frustrated at losing their coaches. That’s professional football. But it’s a lot. And the dressing room will really need Danny, Max and Storm to keep them together right now.

 

[Michael]

Threw the kitchen sink at them but wouldn’t go in. Absolutely no need to stress out over this result. Wasn’t as if we didn’t dominate and didn’t attack. I’d be fuming if it was a timid performance. Zero match sharpness in wild heat led to lethargy and lack of focus at crucial moments and the occasional wrong choice.
On another day those big chances go in.
2 weeks till the next match, 2 weeks fitter.

I rate Abbas but I struggle to understand how Wilson starts, he set the team up fine otherwise. The result is on the players. Theo nearly single handedly pulled us out of that. Torres looks the goods and WILL score goals. Trying not to be too harsh too early on jing, but he’s gonna have to show heaps more heaps soon.

 

[Huddo]

Positives is we have plenty of talent. But need a Bosch who can tell where it lies and make it hum.

My biggest worry is that was a very frustrating game for a bunch of players who must be frustrated at losing their pre season games, frustrated at being knocked out of the cup, frustrated at losing sone of their friends and most of all frustrated at losing their coaches. That’s professional football. But it’s a lot. And the dressing room will really need Danny, Max and Storm to keep them together right now.

It's why I don't understand why you start players like Torres and Wilson in these games

 

[Huddo]

Threw the kitchen sink at them but wouldn’t go in. Absolutely no need to stress out over this result. Wasn’t as if we didn’t dominate and didn’t attack. I’d be fuming if it was a timid performance. Zero match sharpness in wild heat led to lethargy and lack of focus at crucial moments and the occasional wrong choice.
On another day those big chances go in.
2 weeks till the next match, 2 weeks fitter.

I rate Abbas but I struggle to understand how Wilson starts, he set the team up fine otherwise. The result is on the players. Theo nearly single handedly pulled us out of that. Torres looks the goods and WILL score goals. Trying not to be too harsh too early on jing, but he’s gonna have to show heaps more heaps soon.

Won't go in if you don't aim at the goal.

 

[Michael]

Exactly one month till the aleague starts, they’re gonna wanna pick a coach by Monday if they want to give that person enough time to imprint their tactics.

 

[turbo]

It's why I don't understand why you start players like Torres and Wilson in these games

Torres looked great. Very lively and involved in a lot, just didn’t finish unfortunately. One better touch at a crucial time and he’s looking like MOTM. Wilson could have been there for workrate but in hindsight maybe the wrong call.

 

[Michael]

Won't go in if you don't aim at the goal.

Silly comment, ofcourse they aim at the goal, that’s where the lethargy comes in… miss hit/poor contact

 

[MikeyHundred]

Threw the kitchen sink at them but wouldn’t go in. Absolutely no need to stress out over this result. Wasn’t as if we didn’t dominate and didn’t attack. I’d be fuming if it was a timid performance. Zero match sharpness in wild heat led to lethargy and lack of focus at crucial moments and the occasional wrong choice.
On another day those big chances go in.
2 weeks till the next match, 2 weeks fitter.

I rate Abbas but I struggle to understand how Wilson starts, he set the team up fine otherwise. The result is on the players. Theo nearly single handedly pulled us out of that. Torres looks the goods and WILL score goals. Trying not to be too harsh too early on jing, but he’s gonna have to show heaps more heaps soon.

That reminds me a lot of the whole cricket bazball narrative. Throwing everything at it can look nice but it ain’t it. Getting at least a point in a knockout competition is crucial. The difference between good teams and great teams are that great teams can grind out a win or a draw when they need it and not look good doing it. A good looking loss is worthless

 

[Neilmcloudy]

Positives are we have plenty of talent. But need a coach who can tell where it lies and make it hum.

My biggest worry is that was a very frustrating game for a bunch of players who must be frustrated at losing their pre season games, frustrated at being knocked out of the cup, frustrated at losing sone of their friends and most of all frustrated at losing their coaches. That’s professional football. But it’s a lot. And the dressing room will really need Danny, Max and Storm to keep them together right now.

Thanks all for the updates, gave me some feeling of connection to the team. In Corfu without the chance to stream. Sounds like a frustrating game but plenty of positives.