Agree with most of that.
When I heard O’Kane and Cooper were starting I was tempted to stay in the car
rather than going into the ground.
I was impressed with the Heck’s comments the other day about using the
remaining games to make a judgement about who is going to be here next season.
Weidwald - good save first half but why doesn’t he catch that free kick? He’s
made too many mistakes this season and we need an upgrade next season.
Berardi - did ok, steady performance
Anita - was really worried early on, particularly when he got booked, but stuck
at it and at least does the basics well
Jansson - our best defender, looked solid. Only panic was when him and Cooper
went for the same ball
Cooper - first time for ages he actually got a header on target. Played well
today but I hope it doesn’t fool Heck. He is not a regular player in a team
pushing for promotion
Dallas - solid if unspectacular. Does a job and works hard
Alioski - falls over too much but a lot better today. Great cross for goal
O’Kane - did a few things well but a lot wrong. Nearly gifted them a goal early
on, messed up a good chance late on. A league one player at best
Phillips - thought he had a good game. Broke up play and won a few second balls
Saiz - head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch
Big Pete - looks more interested, linked up play and nearly scored
Disappointed to hear Roofe was injured - thought the Heck had dropped him and
wouldn’t have to watch him again!
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> On 24 Feb 2018, at 18:50, {broken-address} Richard Walker
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Lots of changes today and I feared the worst when I saw O'Kane, Philips,
> Allioski and Dallas lining up in midfield. Nobody will ever convince me that
> midfield is one to push for promotion. Pedestrian and lacking in ability is
> my description. Also we dropped our international left back signing for Anita
> a makeshift left back. Surely Orta didn't get his January wages after that
> signing ?
> And so my fears were realised as Brentford played us off the park for most of
> the first half. Yes they didn't create that many chances due to poor last
> pass choices but they played football that we can only dream of. Everytime we
> got the ball we seemed to give it away and Anita was having a torrid time
> against Josefzoon (or someone with a name like that). Siaz hardly touched the
> ball and we really struggled. Brentford has one great shot excellently saved
> by Wieldwald.
> Then just like Derby, completely against the run of play, we scored. This
> time from a free-kick and unbelievable Cooper who must have had 52 easier
> headers like this that he didn't even get on target, decided today to place
> header in the far corner. It was a superb header.
> In a half where Brentford must have had 70% of the play and possession we
> were 1 up and we didn't even shit ourselves in the last few minutes of the
> half.
> Second half was much better as Brentford lost their early swagger but I still
> felt that we were playing on the counter which is not what you want at home
> against a mid table team. Siaz came in to the game and suddenly we started
> playing like we did second half against Derby. Everyone suddenly looked a bit
> better. Even the hapless O'Kane was contributing and Dallas who worked hard
> throughout started to win the ball and contribute going forward. Allioski
> showed little quality but was busy and annoyed the hell out of Brentford.
> Pistol Pete crafted a great chance for himself when he danced around everyone
> and then decided to side foot it with no conviction towards the net - should
> have scored. We also were unlucky when the ref called play back for a foul on
> Siaz when advantage would have left PP in the clear.
> Brentford did try to get that equaliser but we defended well if desperately
> at times. Sometimes we just seemed to get in each others way when clearing -
> very key stone cops at times. Their most dangerous attack came from a free
> kick on the edge of the box. It was a decent free-kick, nothing special, but
> our keeper made a meal and instead of catching it (I could have) he punched
> it !!! Luckily we cleared but it could have gone anywhere. This is not
> goalkeeping as we know it.
> Surprisingly we saw the game out fairly comfortably which amazed me and the
> crowd who did their bit second half were very relieved to see the first win
> since boxing day.
> Did we deserve it ? Not really, but I'm not complaining as we are rock bottom
> on confidence and this can only be a step in the right direction. I don't
> think we can progress too far in this league with that midfield but hopefully.
> Scores:
> Wiedwald - 6. A clean sheet and a top class save but that doesn't convince me
> I'm afraid when he's pushing balls that he should be catching.
> Beradi - 7. We know he's got his weaknesses and he had the easier job of the
> full backs bur second half he put a few tackles in that summed up what he is
> all about.
> Anita - 5. He struggled against a tricky winner but he never gave up and
> although on a yellow he stuck to his task and actually looked more
> comfortable as the game went on. For me, he isn't a left back but he's better
> than De Cock.
> Jansson - 7. Solid performance. Did what he had to do.
> Cooper - 7. Good goal and some decent defending.
> Philips - 4. I thought he was poor and he's just too limited for a team that
> want to push on. I want the lad to do well and I think he's got some of the
> basics but he lacks pace, acceleration and a footballing brain.
> O'Kane - 5. I thought first half he was awful, giving the ball away and just
> highlighting his limitations. To his credit, I thought he really battled hard
> second half and showed guts but always with his limitations.
> Dallas - 6. He was as always average but he battled hard throughout and
> there's no doubt he's a fit lad. If I'm being really optimistic I'm hoping a
> run in the team might produce a winger ? It's a dream I have but I think he's
> more likely to get injured soon and spend more time out of the team.
> Allioski -6. The one thing I took from Allioski's performance was a player
> who realised that he is scrapping for his place. You couldn't doubt his
> effort and he did take the winning goal free-kick. I just struggle at times
> with his cheating and falling over. I thought he was actually fouled a few
> times today where the ref ignored his pleas mainly because he now has a
> reputation as moaning, cheating twat.
> Lasogga - 6. Worked hard, should have scored. I'm really not sure about him
> though.
> Siaz - 8. Quiet first half but then got us ticking second half as he did at
> Derby. Certainly not his best game but when surrounded my mediocrity he just
> stands out like a sore cock.
> Subs:
> Sacko - sack o shit
> Ekuban - thought he did well when he came on. Caused problems and that's what
> you want.
> Hecky must be relieved. That's 1 win , 2 draws and an unlucky loss to the
> Blades BUT I think he's got a team full of mediocre players and will do well
> to get us on a run now.
> Weekend is good though and I'm celebrating with a bottle of Gigondas whilst
> watching Take Me Out with my nippers whilst missus on the piss.
> Happy Days !
>
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