alpine_saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Could well be down to 6th/7th tomorrow Its tough at the top...
Mr X Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 http://s3.amazonaws.com/br-cdn/temp_images/2013/11/23/BorucError.gif one simple bloody clearance he had two chances to clear and choose not to
Jimmy_D Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Arsenal hit the post twice before they scored. I'd say they had the better of the chances and possibly deserve to lead 1-0. Just not in those circumstances. Aye, been all us with their keeper being forced into decent saves more than once since that though.
BotleySaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Could well be down to 6th/7th tomorrow Its tough at the top... True but we would all agree we are punching above our weight. Got to be delighted with the start to the season and we've shown enough potential to show we are more then capable of staying up and aiming for the top half.
Jonnyboy Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 When Stoke won the toss they opted to change ends right before KO. Therefore Boruc had no frame of reference for the conditions when that ball came at him. It was still his responsibility. I think he's a great keeper but if he switches off like today we concede. Simples.
Batman Posted 23 November, 2013 Author Posted 23 November, 2013 well, thought we have done well. Big vic has been excellent as have lallana and rodriguez lambert, IMO has not done enough as the lone striker. take abow big vic. lots of great important tackles overall, boruc aside, well done on boruc, he has been excellent this season apart from that. utterly mental but it has been coming with him
Wrensup Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 It was still his responsibility. I think he's a great keeper but if he switches off like today we concede. Simples. That goes for all goalkeeper though doesn't....
Mr X Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 we need to stick with boroc his confidence will be shot, not a time to drop him
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 It was still his responsibility. I think he's a great keeper but if he switches off like today we concede. Simples. Ultimately, yes. Had he been stood on his line he would have stopped it. But how many keepers stand on their line when the opposing keeper has the ball? None.
sotonist Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Arsenal hit the post twice before they scored. I'd say they had the better of the chances and possibly deserve to lead 1-0. Just not in those circumstances. are you ging to be caling JWP up, Roy?
Saint_clark Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 It was still his responsibility. I think he's a great keeper but if he switches off like today we concede. Simples. Same of any keeper.
S-Clarke Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 I imagine Boruc is about to be given a little talking to by MP. Good half, all being told. Passed the ball well, used it well, created some chances. Overall, it's just the goal that will be spoken about. Stars of the half for me, Jay, Wanyama and Clyne.
Killers Knee Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 SRL has been an offside passenger all half, expect Osvalso to start the 2nd. JR and VW having absolute stormers, Shaw still looks a bit out of it from the early injury. We are still in this.
aintforever Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 When Stoke won the toss they opted to change ends right before KO. Therefore Boruc had no frame of reference for the conditions when that ball came at him. Except he had a bloody strong gale blowing into his face.
sotonist Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 are you ging to be caling JWP up, Roy? masterful spelling.
Dr. Kucho Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Wanyama is beast, easily are best player on the pitch. Special mention to Ward-Prowse, Jrod, Clyne and Lallana. Continue the way we did and we should get a goal, somehow.
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Why was KO delayed? Was it due to that new searching system that Arsenal put in place for this game?
OttawaSaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Ballbags! Couldn't get a decent steam, when it finally stopped buffering I was treated to Boruc's cokk-up. Far too casual for a game of this magnitude. We have responded well, so hope we can push on and bag a goal. Maybe this is the stage for Ossie to show his worth...
MOSaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Will be a sickener if that is the only goal. Still in there, came into the game as the half progressed. Lanbert gas struggled to make an impact. Rodriguez and wanyama our best players.
S-Clarke Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Why was KO delayed? Was it due to that new searching system that Arsenal put in place for this game? Tube breakdown.
Batman Posted 23 November, 2013 Author Posted 23 November, 2013 well, if anything, this is light years ahead of the shower that we displayed a year ago up there
mulletsaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Hmmm. If we don't go on to win this I almost want to lose it by two. Would be horrible to lose one nil to that goal.
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Lambert off, Ossie on id say Agreed. Lambert not made any real contribution today and looks like a passenger so far.
Matthew Le God Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 If we don't go on to win this I almost want to lose it by two. Would be horrible to lose one nil to that goal. I hope for your own sake you aren't being serious.
Stu Man Do Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Lambert not in the game really yet and we need to get AL more of the ball. JRod playing really well that little spin and run early 1st half was great to watch showing the England hammering he was given by the press has not had an effect! How many teams go to Arsenal and equal them for possession? Lets hope we can up our game another level 2nd half and get back in this
Mr X Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 time for osvaldo to show he can step up to the table I think he can
Olallana Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Must say that Clattenburgh has been spot on so far, not often I will say that.
dan abnormal Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 it was said in jest, calm down. woops. In fairness it is easy to misinterpret over the internet. Wanyama been excellent, he is so, so good at his best. Jay has also been very bright. I think Dani will be on fairly quickly into the 2nd half, SRL has struggled.
SaintRobbie Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Boruc has been threatening to do that for the whole season. Lesson learnt. I think we'll draw. 1-1
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 time for osvaldo to show he can step up to the table I think he can Agreed, id give him 45 and take Lambert off
Monk Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Boruc doesn't need a speaking to, he knows. We're doing ok, please remember Arsenal are a bloody good side.
Saint Billy Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Boruc cost us, other than that we are more than matching them without being too much of a threat on their goal.
Tamesaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Hmmm. If we don't go on to win this I almost want to lose it by two. Would be horrible to lose one nil to that goal. No. We will win 2-1 and Boruc's slip will stop us going top.
S-Clarke Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 That red card up at Stoke, what the actual ****?
Mr X Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Boruc doesn't need a speaking to, he knows. We're doing ok, please remember Arsenal are a bloody good side. just frustrating that they were more than gifted them a goal! but if we can shut up shop you never know!
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Must say that Clattenburgh has been spot on so far, not often I will say that. I thought the yellow card for Hooiveld was a little harsh. They both went in feet high and the fact Giroud went down and Jos didn't made it look worse than it was.
Mowgli Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 http://s3.amazonaws.com/br-cdn/temp_images/2013/11/23/BorucError.gif I was just about to moan 'do I have to watch it again' but having done so it does not look so bad. Closed him down really well and he was a bit ****ed before he got to the third shimmy. Still awful though:(
verlaine1979 Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 They definitely eased off once they got the goal. Before that they were swarming us every time we had possession at the back making it almost impossible for us to get attacks started. Not a bad performance so far, but Arsenal deservedly ahead, despite the jammy nature of the goal.
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 That red card up at Stoke, what the actual ****? What happened?
CanadaSaint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Agreed. Lambert not made any real contribution today and looks like a passenger so far. True, but I'd be inclined to make the change for positive rather than negative reasons. I think Osvaldo's mobility, touch and speed are just what we need to throw at Arsenal's back four. With them almost certainly bringing Theo's pace on at some point, I think we'll need to score two to draw.
S-Clarke Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 What happened? Wes Brown got a red card for not actually touching, fouling or hurting a player. Rubbish refereeing.
Batman Posted 23 November, 2013 Author Posted 23 November, 2013 Wes Brown got a red card for not actually touching, fouling or hurting a player. Rubbish refereeing. this weeks complete howler? at least 1 per week at the mo
Jimmy_D Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 True, but I'd be inclined to make the change for positive rather than negative reasons. I think Osvaldo's mobility, touch and speed are just what we need to throw at Arsenal's back four. With them almost certainly bringing Theo's pace on at some point, I think we'll need to score two to draw. I don't reckon he'll be back up to speed after his injury yet.
Saint_clark Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 I was just about to moan 'do I have to watch it again' but having done so it does not look so bad. Closed him down really well and he was a bit ****ed before he got to the third shimmy. Still awful though:( No, it's THAT bad. He had two chances to boot it and rolled the ball back into a position where he had no chance of getting rid.
S-Clarke Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 this weeks complete howler? at least 1 per week at the mo It's just incredible. Crouch (the player the ref thinks was fouled) is actually passed Wes Brown, then wes brown decides to try and win the ball, not studs up. so he didn't' actually tackle anyone.
OldNick Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 I was just about to moan 'do I have to watch it again' but having done so it does not look so bad. Closed him down really well and he was a bit ****ed before he got to the third shimmy. Still awful though:( terrible, laughable if it was another sides keeper
John Boy Saint Posted 23 November, 2013 Posted 23 November, 2013 Funny the pre match commentators here in South Africa said Boruc was our weak link in a house split 50-50 Saints Chelsea all us Saints fans said "what are you talking about!!". the. He gets in a pickle!!
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