Phew…a point gained following decent substitutions

What a difference Wallace and Diangana made up front with Reach and Vila settling the midfield. The latter again looking very accomplished.
A great winner from Furlong after a poorish display defensively, and a deserved goal from Asante as a reward for his 100% effort.
A great start (well 20 mins) and disappointing not to score at least one from the chances created. Sadly the final 25mins of the 1st half, we reverted to our usual recent poor start.
Palmer made some decent saves and I guess he was unsighted for one of their goals. (Where was Bartley?)
Yoku looked off the pace, but great positive runs from Fellows again.
Sadly, I thought Mikey had a poor game and felt he should have been substituted at half time.
AJ showed some critical defensive pace and positive runs forward, but was suspect to a couple of lapses on concentration.
It felt like a win as we left !!

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Originally Posted by Prando

What a difference Wallace and Diangana made up front with Reach and Vila settling the midfield. The latter again looking very accomplished.
A great winner from Furlong after a poorish display defensively, and a deserved goal from Asante as a reward for his 100% effort.
A great start (well 20 mins) and disappointing not to score at least one from the chances created. Sadly the final 25mins of the 1st half, we reverted to our usual recent poor start.
Palmer made some decent saves and I guess he was unsighted for one of their goals. (Where was Bartley?)
Yoku looked off the pace, but great positive runs from Fellows again.
Sadly, I thought Mikey had a poor game and felt he should have been substituted at half time.
AJ showed some critical defensive pace and positive runs forward, but was suspect to a couple of lapses on concentration.
It felt like a win as we left !!

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We won!? 🤔😳

I guess you missed the important defensive blocks tackles and clearances from Furlong then Prando?
It was a gutsy comeback wasn’t it?

Was a good result in the end, especially given other results. I feel a bit emotionally drained from watching!

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Originally Posted by boingy

I guess you missed the important defensive blocks tackles and clearances from Furlong then Prando?
It was a gutsy comeback wasn’t it?

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We sit fairly close to the pitch East Stand Smethwick end and get a great look at Furlong boing buddy. Those who sit around me would confirm I am vociferous in my support for Darnel when appropriate. (Never negative shouts from me…just silent when mistakes are made!)
I didn’t think he was at his best today though.
To his credit, he always seems to give 100% and happy to throw himself into the mix when essential, but somewhat suspect to unnecessary and sometimes petulant fouls.
He would be my 1st choice RB and on balance his defensive errors are countered by his attacking threat. (I wish he did more of that though, rather than the turn and back pass…but playing to orders I guess.
There was a sign of relief around us as we left…and indeed mickd buddy, it therefore felt like a win !

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Originally Posted by boingy

I guess you missed the important defensive blocks tackles and clearances from Furlong then Prando?
It was a gutsy comeback wasn’t it?

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Apart from the goal which was a cracker - Prando summed up everything 100% and Furlong was very poor - poor passing and failed to cut out the cross for their second goal. Like Prando - I was on top of the action!

Diangana was the stand out player who made the difference and was class when he came on!

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Originally Posted by Prando

We sit fairly close to the pitch East Stand Smethwick end and get a great look at Furlong boing buddy. Those who sit around me would confirm I am vociferous in my support for Darnel when appropriate. (Never negative shouts from me…just silent when mistakes are made!)
I didn’t think he was at his best today though.
To his credit, he always seems to give 100% and happy to throw himself into the mix when essential, but somewhat suspect to unnecessary and sometimes petulant fouls.
He would be my 1st choice RB and on balance his defensive errors are countered by his attacking threat. (I wish he did more of that though, rather than the turn and back pass…but playing to orders I guess.
There was a sign of relief around us as we left…and indeed mickd buddy, it therefore felt like a win !

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Correct as I was there albeit in the West Stand - Furlong was very poor today apart from the cracking goal. Clumsy - poor passing and should have cut out the cross for their second goal! He was well beaten by their winger on a number of occasions too!

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Originally Posted by Prando

What a difference Wallace and Diangana made up front with Reach and Vila settling the midfield. The latter again looking very accomplished.
A great winner from Furlong after a poorish display defensively, and a deserved goal from Asante as a reward for his 100% effort.
A great start (well 20 mins) and disappointing not to score at least one from the chances created. Sadly the final 25mins of the 1st half, we reverted to our usual recent poor start.
Palmer made some decent saves and I guess he was unsighted for one of their goals. (Where was Bartley?)
Yoku looked off the pace, but great positive runs from Fellows again.
Sadly, I thought Mikey had a poor game and felt he should have been substituted at half time.
AJ showed some critical defensive pace and positive runs forward, but was suspect to a couple of lapses on concentration.
It felt like a win as we left !!

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Agreed with Diangana but I thought that Wallace was poor again. He is just lacking any confidence at the moment. There is a good player lurking but he needs to have one good game and that confidence will come flooding back.

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Originally Posted by baggieal

Apart from the goal which was a cracker - Prando summed up everything 100% and Furlong was very poor - poor passing and failed to cut out the cross for their second goal. Like Prando - I was on top of the action!

Diangana was the stand out player who made the difference and was class when he came on!

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Nonetheless, I watched on iPlayer and even Andy Johnson mentioned Furlong quite a few times in his commentary for clearances and blocks. I can’t unsee or unhear that. I think the whole team ebbed and flowed today and Watford were tough opposition, so all in all more than happy with a point.

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Todays Stats: Grady man of the match with 8.3 (not in starting line up)