Away Match Day Thread 26/09/20 L1 - Accrington Stanley V OUFC

[bazzer9461]

Yes, definitely wrong. Kelly's pass was to Taylor who, after he trod on the ball, got it to Agyei, who brilliantly controlled the ball and passed it to Hall, who missed it...but Henry was right there to score.

But the final two passes Taylor - Agyei-Henry?

 

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

Great result, performances just what was required .

 

[tonto]

That makes a nice change COYY

 

[werthersoriginal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1309877696525205504

Who’s that in the background? Is it Omar Bogle?

 

[bazzer9461]

Was unusual for an assistant referee to make a couple of key 'calls' ....their pen and their sending off too !

But how could he see Easty make contact with the players head it was on the opposite side of where the linesman saw it?

 

[westyorkshireexile]

Bloody Covid. Should have been my first attended match of the season........oh, hang on, just realised I would have been on holiday in Egypt at the moment. Bloody Covid

 

[Junior_1]

Black power re the black panthers USA circa late 60’s

Is that right Kamrul? Do you agree with black power?

 

[bazzer9461]

Is that right Kamrul? Do you agree with black power?

Back in the 60’s black panthers in America raised an arm with a clenched fists to say black power and back in the 60’s I can see why African/Americans did this.

 

[ttg17]

Wow - I 4-1 never saw that coming ?

 

[tonto]

Much better from Kelly and Clare did well and Forde was excellent got to be one of the first names on the teamsheet. Positives all round!

 

[tonyw]

So great stuff in general from all the outfield players - controlled the game, and some cracking goals too.

But Eastwood? ?
It doesn't matter how good a stop-stopper you are. If you can't deal with crosses into the box, you can't play in goal in League One.

His decision-making was just all over the place in the second half, to the point where he looked frantic and frazzled. And, I think, in need of a couple of games off in order to get his head straight. So the big question - does KR trust Stevens enough to give him the gloves for a couple? If not, then he's no use as a backup and we need to find someone else - even if it's a higher division loanee or some senior pro that's currently out-of-work......

 

[chuckbert]

Is that right Kamrul? Do you agree with black power?

Did you really just mis-spell the arabic name of the person you're talking to while querying them about someone else's comments on a matter related to race, when they inconveniently didn't fall into your trap?

 

[tonto]

Not sure if I like the aftermatch show. It seems very remote from the match missing people phoning in!!

 

[bazzer9461]

So great stuff in general from all the outfield players - controlled the game, and some cracking goals too.

But Eastwood? ?
It doesn't matter how good a stop-stopper you are. If you can't deal with crosses into the box, you can't play in goal in League One.

His decision-making was just all over the place in the second half, to the point where he looked frantic and frazzled. And, I think, in need of a couple of games off in order to get his head straight. So the big question - does KR trust Stevens enough to give him the gloves for a couple? If not, then he's no use as a backup and we need to find someone else - even if it's a higher division loanee or some senior pro that's currently out-of-work......

But in fairness when their fella was sent of when Easty had gone up for the ball he had so many players around him and 99% of the time if the keeper goes down or loses the ball it a a free kick to the keeper

 

[tonto]

Did you really just mis-spell the arabic name of the person you're talking to while querying them about someone else's comments on a matter related to race, when they inconveniently didn't fall into your trap?

Please take this to a different thread

 

[chuckbert]

Please take this to a different thread

Just me?

 

[tonto]

Good sense from Kinniburgh as always

 

[tonto]

Just me?

No not just you! Meant the chat..

 

[Mad Dog]

Great win!

Eastwood- OK in the first half, but a bit dodgy in the 2nd, didn't command his box well at all, clumsy foul for the pen, and distribution was poor. Must improve. 5

Clare- Much improved performance to be fair, grew into the game, and got forward and used the ball well. Still a lot to learn about the position, but encouraging signs. 7

Moore- Very comfortable with and without the ball, never looked troubled at any point. 8

Atkinson- Steady performance, won a few headers, and brought the ball out of defence well a couple of times. Still looks a bit raw, but an improvement on the last two games. 6.5

Long- Started off a bit shaky, but grew into the game, and looked more assured as the game went on, solid 2nd half. 6.5

Forde- MOTM. Excellent performance! Got stuck in, very assured and composed on the ball, passed well, always in space, and did some great defensive work on the edge of our box towards the end. Great cross for Taylor's 2nd goal. Has to be one of the first names on the team sheet on the basis of his last couple of games. 8.5

Kelly- Another who got better as the game went on, looking more and more confident with the ball, very good 2nd half. 7.5

Henry- He's back! Full of running and enthusiasm, the goal seemed to take the shackles off of him a bit, and the pass for Taylor's goal was world class. 8

Hall- Drifted in and out a bit, but looking fitter, sharper and stronger than he has for a long time, did some good work, and has a good eye for a clever pass. 6.5

Agyei- Good first half, and looking like he could be a good outlet out wide. Great work to stay on his feet and set up the first goal. Faded a bit in the 2nd half, but showed encouraging signs that he deserves to be more involved this season. 6.5

Taylor- Saw more of the ball than in the previous couple of games, and linked up play well, especially in the 2nd half, and the control on his chest and finish for his first goal was truly top class. 7.5

SUBS:
Brannagan- Ticked over well, with some nice touches and passes. 6
Cooper- Looked lively, with some exciting runs, looking forward to seeing more of him. 6.5
Osei- Too late to have any impact, but some important minutes none the less.

Overall, a much improved team performance, with more urgency and aggression, and there was a lot more desire and motivation in the team, which was good to see, but lets not get ahead of ourselves, we can't overlook the fact Accrington were awful, weather that was us making them look bad, or them making us look good, remains to be seen. But a big improvement, and very encouraging signs.

We're still gonna need to do some clever business between now and the end of the transfer window, to add some quality and depth where we can, but I'm certainly feeling a lot more positive than I was!

Well done Robbo and the lads, onwards and upwards!

 

[tonyw]

But in fairness when their fella was sent of when Easty had gone up for the ball he had so many players around him and 99% of the time if the keeper goes down or loses the ball it a a free kick to the keeper

When there's that many players around you, it's probably a good time to consider punching, rather than trying to catch.

Whereas for the penalty, he had absolutely no need to be coming for that whatsoever.....completely unnecessary, and could have cost us two points.

Those weren't even the only two poor decisions. As I say, he just looked anxious and frantic by the end of the game.