PNE Match Day Thread

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Come on Mi Babbies!! Big, big game this one. We badly need a confidence booster to get us back into gear for a strong second half of the season. Lets make today the day.

[PremierWolf]

It's a must win this one for me. C'mon boys let's kick on now.

[MichiganWolf]

3 points would be huge for momentum and our fortunes would surely feel turned around. Draw or loss and the tension would continue to mount

[dunstablewolf]

McCary

Ricketts Ba'ath stears Golbourne

Henry Evans McDonald Edwards

Jacobs
Griff

Interesting selection. Glad to McCary given a chance

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

McCary

Ricketts Ba'ath stears Golbourne

Henry Evans McDonald Edwards

Jacobs
Griff

Interesting selection. Glad to McCary given a chance

I thought McCary did well last game, OK he dropped a couple, under very bad conditions, but was alert enough to make quick recoveries. Otherwise his handling was excellent and he communicated well with the other defenders.

[dunstablewolf]

McCary

Ricketts Ba'ath stears Golbourne

Henry Evans McDonald Edwards

Jacobs
Griff

Interesting selection. Glad to McCary given a chance

I thought McCary did well last game, OK he dropped a couple, under very bad conditions, but was alert enough to make quick recoveries. Otherwise his handling was excellent and he communicated well with the other defenders.[/quote]

His distribution was outstanding too Woody.

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Kickoff weather conditions, partly cloudy, 43F, 12 MPH wind. Not great but not bad either.

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Looks like its getting a bit "lively" pre game. Much ado about nothing most likely. - view external link (http://www.expressandstar.com/)

[TundraWolf]

Wonder if the publicity and reaction of the supporters to Hennessey's petulant refusal to play had any influence on Griffiths finally starting a game?

[MichiganWolf]

Bright start again. Waiting for the inevitable decline

[PremierWolf]

Wonder if the publicity and reaction of the supporters to Hennessey's petulant refusal to play had any influence on Griffiths finally starting a game?

I can't see the connection personally ? The reason Griff is playing is hopefully Jacket has come to terms with how crap Cassidy is.

[PremierWolf]

Plenty of efforts at goal early doors.

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Plenty of efforts at goal early doors.

As usual mate, what we need is a finish. Just had one cleared off the line though!

[PremierWolf]

63 per cent possession, we need to convert this into goals soon. Similar pattern forming ?

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

63 per cent possession, we need to convert this into goals soon. Similar pattern forming ?

Right on course.( :-(

[essexwolf]

Get in there ,come on Wolves .

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

There we go!! COMB!!!!

[MichiganWolf]

Edwards scores!!!!

1-0

[abbobrom]

Get in my son.

[PremierWolf]

Goaaaalllll Edwards

[dunstablewolf]

Edwards . He is the man!!

[PremierWolf]

Cmon boys let's get the second as Preston hit our bar.

[abbobrom]

Brentford 1 up.

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

They just hit the bar, cmon boys don't give it away!

[essexwolf]

Come on Wolves , need to push on now.
This would be a big confidence boosting win.

[TundraWolf]

Wonder if the publicity and reaction of the supporters to Hennessey's petulant refusal to play had any influence on Griffiths finally starting a game?

I can't see the connection personally ? The reason Griff is playing is hopefully Jacket has come to terms with how crap Cassidy is.[/quote]

I was thinking of a thread remark I saw here yesterday that stated that Griffiths was feeling homesick for Scotland and should thus be sent north should he not wish to play for Wolves. This drew the conclusion that his his recent non-starts had a petulant air about them.

[essexwolf]

Sounds like de ja vu, plenty of chances , we need to convert another one soon.

[MichiganWolf]

Hope we add another before HT. I will never feel comfortable with a one goal lead with this group

[TundraWolf]

12-3 shots advantage would indicate we are clearly outplaying them, still would like a live report from the grounds to confirm!

[PremierWolf]

Orient just gone one up.

[GrizzledWolf]

As some have already remarked it seems like more of the same (Griffiths notwithstanding). According to the comments of Tim Nash we've had plenty of chances thanks largely to a midfield that has finally found it's way ( thanks largely to McDonald). It's nice to have a goal to the good, but somehow I don't think that will be enough. So COYW let's have one or two more and make everybody happy.

[abbobrom]

Orient now 2 up ,

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

As some have already remarked it seems like more of the same (Griffiths notwithstanding). According to the comments of Tim Nash we've had plenty of chances thanks largely to a midfield that has finally found it's way ( thanks largely to McDonald). It's nice to have a goal to the good, but somehow I don't think that will be enough. So COYW let's have one or two more and make everybody happy.

Griffith badly needs a goal, I think once he has broke his drought he will be back to his best. Unfortunately he has apparently fluffed two good chances already today.

[MichiganWolf]

We have allowed an equalizer or go ahead goal in the second half in 8 matches this year. So we need at least one more.

We have also conceded 8 goals (6 in league play) past the 80' mark. So we need to stay disciplined through the final whistle as 1/3 of the goals we have given up have been in crunch time.

[PremierWolf]

C'mon Wolves put this to bed now, no stress needed tonight.

[Robus]

Definitely need another here.

[dunstablewolf]

Nouha Dikho in the stand with his agent apparently .

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

From Tim Nash, E&S -

" have had so much of the ball today. Just desperate for that second goal to make things more comfortable, 54 mins."

[GrizzledWolf]

2-0 way to go!!!!! Now let's bury them.

[MichiganWolf]

Nouha Dikho in the stand with his agent apparently .

Probably drooling over the opportunities Griff is squandering.

But Evans has given us #2

COYW

[dunstablewolf]

Fantastic.

Wanderers are back wanderers are back.. Hello ello

[Robus]

That's what I'm talking about!

[TundraWolf]

2-0 now with Lee Evans scoring! When was the last time we led a game 2-0?

[PremierWolf]

2-0 luverly.

[abbobrom]

Leigh Griffiths with a jinky run into the box and a finish from Evans,

[dunstablewolf]

Could have been 3-0 if griff could hit a cows backside

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Surely to Shirley we can hang on to this one. Please! Come on you Wolves.

[dunstablewolf]

Now Wet Bum are losing.

I had forgot how good this feels

[PremierWolf]

Orient three to the good now

[essexwolf]

So far so good , keep it up boys.

[MichiganWolf]

Macca in, Griff out

Will be curious to see how he has recovered from his illness. Hope he pokes one in and earns some pitch time

[PremierWolf]

Griff off, McAlindon on is interesting. Cassidy still on bench.

[dunstablewolf]

Delighted to see Macca getting a run out.

Make something happen Mcalinden.

[essexwolf]

Griff off, McAlindon on is interesting. Cassidy still on bench.

Best place for him at the moment ,in my opinion.Thought he would put a few away this season.

[PremierWolf]

Griff off, McAlindon on is interesting. Cassidy still on bench.

Best place for him at the moment ,in my opinion, hoped he would put a few away this season.[/quote]

I am with you on that one.

[Robus]

One more would make me breath easier.

[essexwolf]

One more would make me breath easier.

I wouldnt be to upset with a Port Vale goal :D

[Robus]

One more would make me breath easier.

I wouldnt be to upset with a Port Vale goal :D[/quote]

Yes, that would be nice. At the moment the best we can do is avoid losing more ground.

[MichiganWolf]

Big George on...what dirt does he have on Kenny to earn pitch time?

[dunstablewolf]

Wet Bum off to a flyer with the new manager.

[PremierWolf]

One more would make me breath easier.

I wouldnt be to upset with a Port Vale goal :D[/quote]

Yes, that would be nice. At the moment the best we can do is avoid losing more ground.[/quote]

Brentford now two up

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Big George on...what dirt does he have on Kenny to earn pitch time?

On at fullback I assume?

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Three points, thank you very much.

Attendance anyone?

[Robus]

Alright! Back on the right path. :D

[essexwolf]

Great result.

[PremierWolf]

Three points, thank you very much.

Attendance anyone?

20,400

[abbobrom]

A much needed three points. The gap between us and Preston now 5pts.

[PremierWolf]

A good win to steady the ship. :D

[MichiganWolf]

Need to keep it going and get one of our forwards going. All our goals can't come from the MF. Hopefully Griff can get back on track, Macca can bang some in or Dicko can hit the ground running if rumors are true

3 horse race, need to put pressure on Orient and Brentford. If they maintain pace, hats off to them. But we can't let them off the hook with poor performances on our part

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

Three points, thank you very much.

Attendance anyone?

20,400[/quote]

Cheers Prem, I was expecting close to a full house, but there you go.

[GrizzledWolf]

Big Sigh...2-0 win...Thank goodness for that.
Am still concerned that we are not making better use of the chances that come our way, however, I'm pleased to see that our midfield is beginning to have greater effect on the outcome.
The win today will give our lads added confidence, even if we made no advance on Brentford and Orient. Surprisingly, perhaps, but todays victory came in spite of an
indifferent performance from Griff' (which in the long term may not be such a bad thing).

Now to bed..perchance to dream:)

[wolves71]

A good three points and finally a win against a side in the top six. The possession football that has been evident in the games against Orient, Tranmere and even for a good hour at Gillingham again on show today, but with an end product. The 4-3-2-1 line up was made for Edwards, i'm not always complimentary about his contribution in games, but today he played the role behind Griffiths well, made runs into the box, scored the one, could easily have had two more.

Wolves build up play, passing game and tempo was good, McDonald and Golbourne both probably had their best games for the club and backed up by Jacobs.

Edwards was unlucky not to put Wolves 1-0 up, but for his effort cleared off the line. Wolves had shouts for penalty when Griffiths looked like he was nudged over in the box, ref not having any of it. Edwards did make it 1-0 after he beat Rudd in the PNE goal, played in by McDonald.

Like a lot of sides, Wolves are at their most dangerous once they have taken the lead, McCare

[theplater]

[quote="wolves71"]A good three points and finally a win against a side in the top six. The possession football that has been evident in the games against Orient, Tranmere and even for a good hour at Gillingham again on show today, but with an end product. The 4-3-2-1 line up was made for Edwards, i'm not always complimentary about his contribution in games, but today he played the role behind Griffiths well, made runs into the box, scored the one, could easily have had two more.

Wolves build up play, passing game and tempo was good, McDonald and Golbourne both probably had their best games for the club and backed up by Jacobs.

Edwards was unlucky not to put Wolves 1-0 up, but for his effort cleared off the line. Wolves had shouts for penalty when Griffiths looked like he was nudged over in the box, ref not having any of it. Edwards did make it 1-0 after he beat Rudd in the PNE goal, played in by McDonald.

Like a lot of sides, Wolves are at their most d

[WOODLANDSWOLF]

As usual thanks a bunch for the report Gav.:D

[gardsPNE]

Wolves71 - that pretty much sums uo the game and you were spot on. I enjoyed the atmosphere but on the field we were unfortunately 2nd best for large parts of the game. If your number 9 had his shooting boots on it would have been 5 or 6. The one thing I was really disappointed in with North End is we were hassled off the ball far to easily and we just couldnt keep the ball long enough with daft passes to a gold shirts happening time and time again. In a nutshell you deserved the win and if you can replace your No.9 with a striker your play will reflect more in goals.

[greystone16]

Sako on the bench but not used,is he off?

[wolves71]

Highlights from yesterday's game. - view external link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkosmUj7QFU)

[wolves71]

Wolves71 - that pretty much sums uo the game and you were spot on. I enjoyed the atmosphere but on the field we were unfortunately 2nd best for large parts of the game. If your number 9 had his shooting boots on it would have been 5 or 6. The one thing I was really disappointed in with North End is we were hassled off the ball far to easily and we just couldnt keep the ball long enough with daft passes to a gold shirts happening time and time again. In a nutshell you deserved the win and if you can replace your No.9 with a striker your play will reflect more in goals.

All the best for remainder of the season. One thing that did surprise me was Kevin Davies not starting. He's usually an handful for any defender. As with Griffiths, it looks like Wolves are trying to get Nouha Dicko in. He made add competition, but i have a feeling that Griffiths could be off.

[TundraWolf]

Good clip, thanks for posting, '71!

[Evewolf65]

Griff off, McAlindon on is interesting. Cassidy still on bench.m


A massive bright spot towards the end of the game yesterday Liam coming on as a Sub, with a little more composure should have scored, but Somehow I can just see him making it in the Wolves side if he puts his mind to it!B)