WBA53 match thread

[Dubbag]

Don’t think we can afford to drop Molumby Al, he is the only central midfielder we have that can do the box to box work. Thought he was immense yesterday.

He is improving each game. Think he is benefiting from experience of Okay..

[WBA123]

He is improving each game. Think he is benefiting from experience of Okay..

I thought he played well yesterday.

In fact, I would agree with Bruce that the team that started is probably our best XI right now who are fit.

[boingy]

Furlongs wife was about to give birth which is why he didn’t play last night. TGH made some mistakes last night but did some good stuff too, Furlong does the same but offers much more as an attacking option. I would play TGH against teams with a good attack and Furlong when the attack is less of a threat so as to have more attacking options.

[Leicesterbaggie]

I thought he played well yesterday.

In fact, I would agree with Bruce that the team that started is probably our best XI right now who are fit.

It was the team that I selected prior to the game with the exception of Palmer for Button. Mind you, looking at the bench, it wasn't a difficult exercise was it?

[baggieal]

Furlongs wife was about to give birth which is why he didn’t play last night. TGH made some mistakes last night but did some good stuff too, Furlong does the same but offers much more as an attacking option. I would play TGH against teams with a good attack and Furlong when the attack is less of a threat so as to have more attacking options.

Much prefer TGH to Furlong as many times Furlong has been very poor - Boro away! Don’t like Townsend either to be honest! Bruce should start TGH against Coventry and would play Asante with Grant! We can’t keep missing opportunities due to no recognised striker!

I would rather we are s hite and take a golden opportunity! Draws won’t get us anywhere but wins will. One win in eight is shocking whichever way you dress it up!

[WBA123]

Furlongs wife was about to give birth which is why he didn’t play last night. TGH made some mistakes last night but did some good stuff too, Furlong does the same but offers much more as an attacking option. I would play TGH against teams with a good attack and Furlong when the attack is less of a threat so as to have more attacking options.

I’d disagree. Furlong’s final ball is awful, I’ve lost count of the number of crosses he’s over hit or shanked into the stand. TGH is a better attacking option for me

[WBA123]

It was the team that I selected prior to the game with the exception of Palmer for Button. Mind you, looking at the bench, it wasn't a difficult exercise was it?

This is very true!

[Barrera]

Thought we played OK last night against a decent team. Great the way the crowd stayed with the team. Problems for me are Townsend - becoming a complete liability with so many mistakes and giving the ball away. Almost cost us last night. And Grant - a non existent threat like playing with 10 men. The rest did Ok - even Livermore and Philips added something when they came on. Swift had a decent game ... so did Wallace. Okay was just his steady self - hopefully will get better with improved fitness. Just have no-one to put the ball in the net .... maybe the new lad Asante-Thomas will show the rest the way ... but it’s a lot to ask.

[baggieal]

I’d disagree. Furlong’s final ball is awful, I’ve lost count of the number of crosses he’s over hit or shanked into the stand. TGH is a better attacking option for me

Having been to three away games many would agree with you! Furlong far too slow to react and gets caught out time and time again. TGH should be the future!

[baggieal]

Thought we played OK last night against a decent team. Great the way the crowd stayed with the team. Problems for me are Townsend - becoming a complete liability with so many mistakes and giving the ball away. Almost cost us last night. And Grant - a non existent threat like playing with 10 men. The rest did Ok - even Livermore and Philips added something when they came on. Swift had a decent game ... so did Wallace. Okay was just his steady self - hopefully will get better with improved fitness. Just have no-one to put the ball in the net .... maybe the new lad Asante-Thomas will show the rest the way ... but it’s a lot to ask.

Good summary and you are right! TGH played well and yes Townsend like Furlong is a liability.

Whilst Asante did not see much of the ball - he looks more of a number 9 than Grant - finding good positions - pace and energy. We need a hungry fox in the box who converts more chances than misses and that’s not Grant! That’s been our problem and draws are useless with so many wasted opportunities. I would take an ugly 1-0 with three points!