Home Match Day Thread +++27/08/2019 League Cup: OUFC V Millwall +++

[dickwalton1964]

With so many players and options, especially in midfield, I really hope it doesn’t take too to find the right combination for us to have a productive season. Sometimes squads packed with like for like quality, as we have, take half a season to get it right by which time it’s too late to have a say in the promotion shake up.

 

[DavidB]

I thought Forde had a really good game, particularly when he moved to the centr.

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

We’ve got loads of players who look good in that central, number 10 role - Henry, Forde, Brannigan, Woodburn - but we are clearly just lacking some pure pace on the wings. This team with Whyte and Browne would be literally unstoppable

 

[Pompeyyellows]

Last night was the 1st time seeing the boys live. My take on performances was,

Eastwood had no chance with either goal but was confident that he would save at least 1 pen which he duly did. 1 scrambled save in the 1st half which he probably should of held. Solid game.

At the back Berkoe looked very raw not sure LB is his position as others have said he might be better further forward where he can use his pace. For me Sam long was only average at best for the 1st 80 mins but the last 10 + injury time he showed so much more and produced the cross of the night just a shame no one was in the middle. Mous was steady but always looks like theres a mistake in him. Moore 1st goal aside and I being harsh here I thought he had a decent game won almost everything in the air will soon be alongside Dickie at the back for the majority of the season.

In the middle I thought Hanson had a good game without doing anything spectacular. Forde showed a lot of promise and was a good signing. Sykes for 80% of the game I can see why they are thinking of sending him out on loan but the other 20% of his game last night he was superb a real talent, and if he can have less of the drifting and letting games pass him by and more of the 20% then we keep him. Great goal as well. Rob Hall I don't know I so wanted him to play like we know he can but hopefully its not an injury to far for him. Gave 100% last night and was very committed. Shandon, wow have we got a player there considering the last 18 months he has had great performance. Sure he was blowing out of his backside after an hour but that was to be expected.

Mackie up front, you just got to love this guy his commitment is 1st class, but he is only going to get us 6/8 goals a season and we need more. Also his body isn't going to last. ( over to you KR to solve that 1 )

Our subs changed our performance Woodburn I really hope we can keep him for the whole season really impressed me last night and gave us an outlet up front which was missing. Henry stepped up to the plate and was a major factor in our comeback. Was good to see Thorne get some game time if he stays fit he will have a massive influence on our season. Boy can he pass a ball. ( take note Mous you cant hit a diagonal ball like him. )

Overall a very enjoyable evening no hold ups on the A34 back home in bed before midnight result all round. COYY

 

[Paul Cannell]

Ousted tonight from his North stand eyrie, I wonder whether Mr Cannell may be sitting SSU? Somewhere near the directors box of course!?

O. Hello. I'm far too young for the SSU so I decided to help the missus celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary. At least that's my excuse.

 

[Sarge]

O. Hello. I'm far too young for the SSU so I decided to help the missus celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary. At least that's my excuse.

you missed an exciting (last) ten mins (including the penalty shoot out)

 

[Paul Cannell]

Ah well. I'll make her take me to Wembley for the final.

 

[Oldham]

Stevens

you missed an exciting (last) ten mins (including the penalty shoot out)

Paul probably had a ten minute shoot out of his own?

 

[uptheus]

Just read through this and as usual opinions vary.
Was chatting with my mate with about 10 mins to go expecting a loss and the positives for me had been Long, Hanson, Forde, Hall & Baptiste. Negatives were Berkoe and the rest of the defence really.
We both said Berkoe obviously is young and needs time but can’t see him pushing Ruffels this season for the LB spot but would play him higher up the pitch as he did in pre season. (Like Garbutt)
When Baptiste is fit, a midfield three of him, Thorne & Brannigan would be immense.

Long was poor! Gave the ball away way to often, didn’t mark that well etc. Oh and poor crosses when he had good opportunities to deliver e.g. hitting first man.

Just such a reactive player, but goodish cover I guess.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[bazzer9461]

Ive missed this one but who is Tyler Goodrham

 

[tonyw]

Great to win but some of the goals we're conceding look very similar.

The first goal is absolutely horrific. Moore is flat-footed and gets cleanly beaten in the air, Berkoe is dawdling when he could be getting back to assist in a challenge and Mousinho makes a really sorry attempt to stop their guy one-on-one.

The second one is at least a good delivery - although Berkoe could have done more to close him down and I think it's Mousinho again who could/should be tighter on this man.

Obviously we were missing our best defender and our solid LB last night - but that's still 9 goals conceded in three games. Lots to work on at the back.

 

[Marked Ox]

Ive missed this one but who is Tyler Goodrham

1st year Scholar (could be 2nd year but as said don't think so), played as an u16 in the u18s last season iirc. Looked a handy player with potential as he stood out as quality in the games I saw him where he played in midfield.

 

[Oufcrealist]

The first goal is absolutely horrific. Moore is flat-footed and gets cleanly beaten in the air, Berkoe is dawdling when he could be getting back to assist in a challenge and Mousinho makes a really sorry attempt to stop their guy one-on-one.

The second one is at least a good delivery - although Berkoe could have done more to close him down and I think it's Mousinho again who could/should be tighter on this man.

Obviously we were missing our best defender and our solid LB last night - but that's still 9 goals conceded in three games. Lots to work on at the back.

It was Moore who lost his man for the second and he really should have won that header for the first. He needs to improve quickly.

 

[Bigfella72]

Long was poor! Gave the ball away way to often, didn’t mark that well etc. Oh and poor crosses when he had good opportunities to deliver e.g. hitting first man.

Just such a reactive player, but goodish cover I guess.

Absolutely horseshit imo

 

[Scotchegg]

Long was poor! Gave the ball away way to often, didn’t mark that well etc. Oh and poor crosses when he had good opportunities to deliver e.g. hitting first man.

Just such a reactive player, but goodish cover I guess.

Absolutely horseshit imo

Totally agree @Bigfella72

I really don't understand how people can not see a really solid player in Sam Long. He is defensively better than Cadden and whilst not as quick, he still got down the line several times and got some decent crosses in.

It's sad that some people make up their minds on a player, write them off and never see what so many others do.

 

[bazzer9461]

1st year Scholar (could be 2nd year but as said don't think so), played as an u16 in the u18s last season iirc. Looked a handy player with potential as he stood out as quality in the games I saw him where he played in midfield.

Thanks mate

 

[Scotchegg]

3rd round? Can see us getting an away draw against a decent side, maybe Everton away?

 

[guyellow]

3rd round? Can see us getting an away draw against a decent side, maybe Everton away?

I'd like Liverpool away. Fancy a trip to Anfield.

 

[Bigfella72]

When is the match scheduled for?

 

[Scotchegg]

When is the match scheduled for?

4 weeks I think?

 

[Bigfella72]

4 weeks I think?

Midweek still?

 

[Paul Cannell]

Totally agree @Bigfella72

I really don't understand how people can not see a really solid player in Sam Long. He is defensively better than Cadden and whilst not as quick, he still got down the line several times and got some decent crosses in.

It's sad that some people make up their minds on a player, right them off and never see what so many others do.

What a splendid post. Long makes the defence solider than Cadden ever will and thus forum seems to always underestimate his value in attack.

I hope gets a decent run in the team. He's one of our own.

 

[Tenbury Yellow]

I too would like Everton away. Yet to visit Goodison Park.

 

[Belgium Yellow]

West Ham at home would be good just to p**s off Millwall even more.

 

[TailsWeWin]

West Ham at home would be good just to P**s off Millwall even more.

Ha!!!!!!

 

[Oxford84]

West Ham at home would be good just to P**s off Millwall even more.

how did you do that!?

 

[Concretebob]

West Ham at home would be good just to P**s off Millwall even more.

Lottery numbers please?

 

[SteMerritt]

West Ham at home would be good just to P**s off Millwall even more.

Well called!

 

[Scotchegg]

West Ham at home would be good just to P**s off Millwall even more.

Spooky!!!!