Well done Gills, read a report from the Oxford Mail who said Oxford were complaining about having to change in "makeshift conditions under the main stand" anyone shed any light on this?
We're missing a leader on the pitch at the moment. I noticed after Oxford missed yet another chance there was no talking, no cajoling they just carried on. Missing the fans too, we could have got behind them today when first half particularly was getting tough
But only 7 on target compared to our 6
Yes. Terrible finishing as I said. Missed 2 absolute sitters. Had a laugh when their bloke missed the header from 6 yards out, managed to head it down so it bounced over the bar.
Is that a parody? (first couple of sentences). Rest of analysis pretty good as usual.
Oxford's finishing was woeful. I reckon if my son and I had played up front for Oxford we would have at least tested Bonham more. Oxford can blame their forward line for not winning this game which could have finished about 5 8.
Excellent play for our goals. Need shoring up our midfield and opponents left unmarked far too often in our penalty area.
Absolutely not complaining. Delighted with our progress.
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I agree with that 58
I’ve got two f’kd knees and I am having an ankle op on Friday but still reckon I would have got a hat trick for Oxford today
The thing is how do they stop? the first team that doesn't take the knee will face a backlash, and what about the black players in that team how will they feel about it, could cause divisions in the team.The only negatives for me, and they're all churlish, are iFollow crashing after half-time, the annoying fake crowd noises and the players still acting like sheep and continuing the tired and meaningless virtue signalling knee bend gesture. In respect of the latter, I genuinely would be interested to see if they continue to do this when crowds are in and what reaction they'd get from said crowds...
And some of them were straight at Bonham.But only 7 on target compared to our 6
The thing is how do they stop? the first team that doesn't take the knee will face a backlash, and what about the black players in that team how will they feel about it, could cause divisions in the team.
Completely agree. I also find it odd Match of the Day insist on showing the gesture for each match - regardless of how brief the highlights are.Quite easy, just stop doing it.
You will no doubt be surprised to find that (as a classic liberal meusli munching leftie) I agree with you ST. Frankly, I find it embarrassing now. Vacuous.Quite easy, just stop doing it. The England cricket team and their opponents for the summer in Pakistan, Ireland and Australia decided that it had served its purpose (whatever that was) after the West Indies series and no one really batted an eyelid. It seems like a ritual and routine now just done by habit and for the sake of it. What is it achieving other than most people just thinking “here we go again”. What’s most galling for me is that we’ve seen several terrorists attacks in recent times with completely INNOCENT people stabbed to death, and just a fortnight ago we saw a brave INNOCENT police officer brutally shot, and none of these tragedies warranted one minutes silence or gesture at our matches, yet we are seeing every single game a gesture which is for all
intents and purpose a tribute to a career criminal killed (and don’t get me wrong, it was brutal and completely wrong) in the process of committing yet another crime. We live in a warped world.
They are a couple of babies in footballing terms.Have now seen their goal which iFollow missed on Sky.
Ball was crossed in and headed up high in the area by one of their players.
Medley decided to try and shield the dropping ball to allow Bonham to come and collect it, rather than heading or clearing it. As it dropped down their player nipped in between Bonham and Medley and toed it past the keeper. Really poor goal.
In the grand scheme though it didn't matter too much, just shows there's still work to be done in the central defence area which looked shaky at times today.
I was just describing the goal as most won't have seen it yet I assume.They are a couple of babies in footballing terms.
Maybe a bit of slack mate.
Same with the midfield pair.
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Have now seen their goal which iFollow missed on Sky.
Ball was crossed in and headed up high in the area by one of their players.
Medley decided to try and shield the dropping ball to allow Bonham to come and collect it, rather than heading or clearing it. As it dropped down their player nipped in between Bonham and Medley and toed it past the keeper. Really poor goal.
In the grand scheme though it didn't matter too much, just shows there's still work to be done in the central defence area which looked shaky at times today.
Still down to Bonham if he called.He had a good game otherwise.Something to work on in training given the changes and the loss of some of our best midfielders we have again shown great resilience defending.Looked to me like Bonham called and came to collect it but misjudged it. Medley, on hearing the call from Bonham, tried to shield the ball.
Maybe a more experienced defender would have put their laces through it and ignored the call.