Match Thread vs. Wycombe Wanderers (30.03.18)

[tarquinbeech]

Sorry, the reason we won't get automatic is that we are simply just not good enough - haven't been all season apart from the odd game. For next season we need to learn how to make the ball work for us ie; making the simple pass, putting it into spaces for players to run on to. We must stop this chasing high balls rubbish, it may win the odd match but will not get you promoted. Thats my view, those who don't like it are welcome to have a different one.

I hate all the high~ball stuff as well, BUT look where we are in the table.....if we just mix it up a bit ie roll the ball out to Toots or Jones occasionally then I will be happier.

[Pieeyedandlegless]

I hate all the high~ball stuff as well, BUT look where we are in the table.....if we just mix it up a bit ie roll the ball out to Toots or Jones occasionally then I will be happier.

I think too little too late- looking at the remaining fixtures, I only expect us to pick up 5 or perhaps 6 points, that wont be enough for automatic promotion which is no longer in our own hands, we might just sneak a play off place.

[navypie]

Just got back . The ref was awful, couldn't quite see the 2nd penalty but the first was as clear as day . Shola was about to pull the trigger and their bloke just pulled him down . Shocking decision not to give it.

[countygump]

Just got back . The ref was awful, couldn't quite see the 2nd penalty but the first was as clear as day . Shola was about to pull the trigger and their bloke just pulled him down . Shocking decision not to give it.

The first pen was too far away from me to see but the 2nd was deffo NOT a pen IMO, tho I have seen them given.

[Robertomac]

The first pen was too far away from me to see but the 2nd was deffo NOT a pen IMO, tho I have seen them given.

Both clear penalties for me. There was also one corner in the second half where the centre half nearly ripped Stead's shirt off his back which was also a clear penalty.

However, ultimately we didn't do enough work with the ball and shouldn't be relying on penalties to get us goals. That's two goals in the last 3 games and I think ultimately we are just not scoring anywhere near enough to look like solid challengers. The most concerning thing for me in the last couple of games is the complete lack of confidence and composure on the ball - I know we've played hoofball all season, but that has been interspersed with some football, but in the last couple of games nobody seems to want to keep hold of the ball and look for a 'pass' (in the broadest sense of the term) shorter than 60 yards. We have to have much more belief in our own ability.

[navypie]

I thought a draw was a fair result and to be honest, they looked the most likely scorers towards the end. A little surprised when they announced Tootle MOTM. Would have given it to Brisley myself.

ps. Anyone who thinks Hawkridge was our best player can only be a relation.

[slack_pie]

Both clear penalties for me. There was also one corner in the second half where the centre half nearly ripped Stead's shirt off his back which was also a clear penalty.

However, ultimately we didn't do enough work with the ball and shouldn't be relying on penalties to get us goals. That's two goals in the last 3 games and I think ultimately we are just not scoring anywhere near enough to look like solid challengers. The most concerning thing for me in the last couple of games is the complete lack of confidence and composure on the ball - I know we've played hoofball all season, but that has been interspersed with some football, but in the last couple of games nobody seems to want to keep hold of the ball and look for a 'pass' (in the broadest sense of the term) shorter than 60 yards. We have to have much more belief in our own ability.

Yeah, I agree with all of that. Earlier in the season we were direct, but I remember us creating loads of chances and having better control of the ball. We actually had 'moves' rather than just wild punts up field. It's hard to work out exactly what has changed, but we look a shadow of our former selves.

[Elite_Pie]

Just got back . The ref was awful, couldn't quite see the 2nd penalty but the first was as clear as day . Shola was about to pull the trigger and their bloke just pulled him down . Shocking decision not to give it.

Agree 100% with this. The ref (seeing as his name was Ben Toner shouldn't he be reffing over the river?) was a joke. Him and his team got so much wrong for both teams that the chants of "You don't know what you're doing" from both sets of supporters were fully justified. He completely lost any semblance of control and seemed to be making decisions based entirely on guesswork. Nothing fouls resulted in a yellow card and nasty ones didn't even merit a word. The second half penalty shout on Ameobi looked dubious, but the one in the first half was blatant from where I was sitting. How both him and the lino saw that as a fair challenge is beyond me.

[navypie]

Agree 100% with this. The ref (seeing as his name was Ben Toner shouldn't he be reffing over the river?) was a joke. Him and his team got so much wrong for both teams that the chants of "You don't know what you're doing" from both sets of supporters were fully justified. He completely lost any semblance of control and seemed to be making decisions based entirely on guesswork. Nothing fouls resulted in a yellow card and nasty ones didn't even merit a word. The second half penalty shout on Ameobi looked dubious, but the one in the first half was blatant from where I was sitting. How both him and the lino saw that as a fair challenge is beyond me.

My lad said he was going to google ( don't know if he has ) the ref when we got home to see where he was from. He thought he might be from somewhere like Exeter or Coventry!!

Just looked myself. Lancashire ,close enough to Exeter for me.

[SolSigns]

My lad said he was going to google ( don't know if he has ) the ref when we got home to see where he was from. He thought he might be from somewhere like Exeter or Coventry!!

Just looked myself. Lancashire ,close enough to Exeter for me.