Away Match Day Thread 22/02/2022 L1: Crewe Alexandra v OUFC

[werthersoriginal]

Thought we would crush them but in the end i was relieved to come away with the three points.

Not complaining but i thought we were guilty of trying too hard, it all seemed a bit rushed when some
composure was needed, totally understandable in the circumstances and actually something to be
quite pleased about, its so flippin good to have people at the club that care and that want to part of
our story.

We started so well but seemed to get discouraged when we didn't score. I guess you can only play like that for so long

 

[ChamonixOx]

Not sure what game you were watching or if we’re talking about a different player but Marcus McGuane ran loads when he came on, pressed hard, kept the ball in the corner well and burst through on goal but was bundled over by the defender in the box (would have been a harsh penalty but I’ve seen them given) as well as did one superb turn and pass which set up a good chance.

No matter how he plays he seems to come in for far more criticism than any other player; I’ve seen him have objectively brilliant games and then come on here to read that he was below average or poor. He was good when he came on last night, I can’t see how anyone without an agenda or pre-conceived ideas would think that he wasn’t.

There was one moment he was ambling back having just come on, letting a Crewe man just in front of him have the run of the midfield. Two minutes later, with a break in the game, Robinson was having an animated one-to-one chat! Afterwards, he did indeed start putting in more of a shift. No one doubts his talent, but he can be a frustrating player as can go missing and at times is lightweight.

 

[Cass63]

Were you on a VPN and it was telling you that you were not entitled to view it. I was having a similar problem recently, found that using control shift delete and deleting cookies and history, after i have rebooted laptop. Then choose a country, then log in on Chrome seems to have fixed it for me. If I use the laptop for looking at emails and the like I get banged out numerous times during the game if I don't do this. Hope it helps.

I was on a new smart tv.

 

[chuckbert]

I was on a new smart tv.

On Saturday Ifollow on my smart tv shat itself a few times (once for our 4th ). Happened once last night. It hasn’t happened on my laptop for about a year so I think it’s my tech rather than Ifollow fault as such.

 

[Morris Oxford]

Feels like a really important win.

The majority of clubs are now playing twice a week until the end of the season. Heavier pitches, injuries, suspension, and overall quality and depth of squad are all going to play an important part as to who makes the playoffs and who doesnt.

Where he can, I reckon Robinson will freshen things up a little bit against Cambridge on Saturday.

Henry and Browne may not start Saturday but both will play their part in the next few weeks.

 

[Oxford1996]

Just me or is anyone else delighted with Baldock over Defoe? he looks excellent

Yep. Doesn’t stop running. Would happily have him next year as well & extend his deal.

 

[Robie]

I was on a new smart tv.

Difficult to diagnose the problem if you are using a smart tv. On my fire stick sometimes I need to set it to “Desktop Mode” so it displays the webpages it would to a computer rather than a phone version.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Difficult to diagnose the problem if you are using a smart tv. On my fire stick sometimes I need to set it to “Desktop Mode” so it displays the webpages it would to a computer rather than a phone version.

It's all a long way from Bovril, flat caps, jumpers for goalposts, etc, isn't it?

 

[Robie]

It's all a long way from Bovril, flat caps, jumpers for goalposts, etc, isn't it?

I deleted the next paragraph about VPNs

 

[MJB]

It's all a long way from Bovril, flat caps, jumpers for goalposts, etc, isn't it?

Marvellous.

 

[bazzer9461]

He already admitted that maybe his view from Barbados wasn’t so good.

God that’s a good lens on his telescope

 

[chuckbert]

I deleted the next paragraph about VPNs

Used to be VPLs back in the day.

 

[dickwalton1964]

Hopefully Bodin will be back for Cambridge. Missed his dead ball delivery last night.

 

[m]

God that’s a good lens on his telescope

Not really, he was completely wrong about the state of the pitch.

 

[bazzer9461]

Looks a good signing and certainly doesn't look your typical 32 year old just seeing out his days in the lower leagues. He snatched at that chance last night though and at the very least has got to be hitting the target from there.

I’m glad we got Baldock over Defoe

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

We got the job done last night. Tired players on a difficult pitch didn't help. No one will remember this game but we got three points and that's all that matters!

 

[derek]

Kane is still doing a good job but he's levelled out a bit. Looked outstanding, a real class above, when he first joined but I don't think any fan can seriously believes he's still performing to that initial level. Still worth his place but I don't think he's the shoe in he was after that first batch of matches. Unlike a lot of others I thought he was very good versus Bolton but been patchy either side of his suspension.

Against Bolton I was just amazed at the number of times he was able to intercept passes that I thought he had no right to get to at all.

He'd then turn with superb close control to get away from the crowd and make space for himself.

Then he'd pass to no one, or worse, to a Bolton player. Wasn't just once either. Very confusing, seems to be doing it since coming back from suspension.

 

[oxfordfan1]

You suggest very incorrectly.

If you read what I wrote, I said 'over the last few games'. I think there is a good player in there - but he has been rather disappointing recently. If you really think he's been as good recently as he was earlier in the season, then I'd 'suggest' you aren't watching properly.

mate you cant play exceptional every single game were oxford united not liverpool or man city! hes been great all season and we are a far better team with kane in it.

 

[Nadi-]

I’m talking about our goal scorer last night in above post. not our glove wearing midfield maestro.

FWIW separately McGuane played well enough last night but wished he stayed on his feet more.

Marcus McQuane
Marcus Browne
Ciaron Brown

 

[androidyellow2]

Hopefully Bodin will be back for Cambridge. Missed his dead ball delivery last night.

Hard question is who misses out for Bodin? Obvious answers are Whyte or one of the front two and all 3 are on form right now so someone will be upset. Great dilemma to have

3-4-2-1 perhaps?

 

[werthersoriginal]

Hard question is who misses out for Bodin? Obvious answers are Whyte or one of the front two and all 3 are on form right now so someone will be upset. Great dilemma to have

3-4-2-1 perhaps?

And we've got Henry, Holland, and Browne to come in too. Incredible attacking resources.

 

[Yellow There!]

Question is does Henry get in the team at the moment?

 

[bazzer9461]

Question is does Henry get in the team at the moment?

Does Browne?

 

[Yellow There!]

Does Browne?

Good problem to have, eh?!

 

[werthersoriginal]

Question is does Henry get in the team at the moment?

Do Henry, Holland, Bodin, or Browne? The team selection will no doubt revolve several times before the end of the season.

 

[Coffin Dodger]

Question is does Henry get in the team at the moment?

Does he even get on the bench?

 

[ZeroTheHero]

mate you cant play exceptional every single game...

Of course - so mentioning that you think he's bit under par for a few games (so not 'great' in those games!) is surely not exactly controversial!

 

[Foley]

And we've got Henry, Holland, and Browne to come in too. Incredible attacking resources.

Holland appears to have gone down the pecking order.
He has only shown glimpses of what he can do this season

 

[Foley]

Does he even get on the bench?

Henry would surely be on the bench.

 

[TailsWeWin]

Sounds like an ideal alternative to Gorrin. Any chance we can sign the pitch in the summer, to bring on for the last twenty minutes when we’re winning?

Only if pitch is prepared to play on the wing.