WBA53 match thread

[boingy]

So many chances and a stonewall pen

We did ok but the result was typical of a team being tough physically and coming away with something. I thought we were even better with 10 men. shows a good attitude.

[Omegstrat6]

Def. a penalty! Having said that the referee's decision making has hurt both sides today. I understand the frustrations but Johnstone stupid to react like this esp after the bloody whistle had gone! Good to see far more intent in final minutes despite being a man down esp Grant and Diangana (even though he continues to be pushed off the ball too easily). The first half we resorted to type though with no real movement from our so called strikers so really hope Dike lives up to the expectations because otherwise we ain't going to get many goals.

[Johnny on the spot 1]

I’ll say it again
Although there’s lots to like about Townsend he can’t cross it either too high or too fast never gets it right

Why can no one see this and just work with him on it
His decision making on crosses what always been shocking, he has improved lots of other areas of his game

Say exactly the same about Reach , BS mate crap no composure what so ever ,

[Leicesterbaggie]

What a shambles we are! I don't know if it was a penalty or not as I was watching on the red button and there are no replays but for Johnstone to run the length of the pitch and do what he did is disgraceful. How could he know from where he was anyway. Ishmael should know better than to run and confront the referee. Not impressed.

Mind you, another poor performance. Our passing is poor, many of them just aimless, and how many times do we linger on the ball, especially at the back, and get caught in possession. Johnstone is going backwards. On two occasions today he nearly gave goals away. Mowett is a shadow of his former self. In all honesty the style of play, if you can call it a style, isn't suiting us. You can tell this by the number of players underperforming. There has to be a vast improvement or we will struggle to make the play offs.

[TipperaryBaggie]

Johnstone was a liability today. Should have saved the goal and panicked numerous times in the second half. A good shot stopper but nowhere near Premiership or International class.

[baggieal]

Johnstone was a liability today. Should have saved the goal and panicked numerous times in the second half. A good shot stopper but nowhere near Premiership or International class.

Have said this for years about him! He can’t command his area - flaps - awful kick outs. Ok for the championship but not fit to kiss Fosters boots!

Dike will struggle with a static midfield as would any striker!

[Leicesterbaggie]

Foster can't get into Watford's side so sell Johnstone and bring Foster back. Wishful thinking!

[baggieal]

Foster can't get into Watford's side so sell Johnstone and bring Foster back. Wishful thinking!

Even at his age he would still be better than Johnstone. Sell him and use the money to bring back Okay!

Sell Livermore, Zohore and Snodgrass and use the money for a new mower for the pitch!

[TipperaryBaggie]

Even at his age he would still be better than Johnstone. Sell him and use the money to bring back Okay!

Sell Livermore, Zohore and Snodgrass and use the money for a new mower for the pitch!

Add Furlong to that and we might be able to get enough petrol to run it

[DaveP67 is back!]

Just back in from the game, first half we were slow and ponderous in midfield lacked any real quality and honestly it was as poor a half as I have seen all season, must have had a rocket second half as we came out of the traps flying, Mowat was an idiot for that challenge and should have known better definite Red card, the penalty for me was stonewall, pulled him off his feet, I was walking down from my seat on my way to the exit dead in line with the incident and couldn’t understand how no penalty was given, Johnstone was a liability all day and honestly him getting sent off was stupid and at the moment he is better off out of the firing line. Good to see Dike or DK as it’s pronounced apparently, lad got a good reception at half time although I’m sure he was thinking what have I done after that half!
Overall oddly I’m not unhappy, game of two halves and bit for a bit of stupidity and a blind ref we would have all the points.
COYB!!