Blackpool v Hull City Official Matchday Thread 01.01.22
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Brett&Murphs.
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Completely agree. Think it’s doing more harm than good.
Bloodtangerine
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Enjoyed that. We were the better team and deserved to win and Grimshaw ensured we did with two World class saves……very chuffed when the whistle went. UTMP 
Briggsysgonagetya
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Exactly.. we won today but i left the ground angry.
Hull were shite.. we make things so difficult for ourselves
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TheRealKingKenny
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Thought we were the better side second half but Hull had some decent chances in the first and we were clinging on at the end, mainly due to the subs. I’m a massive Jerry fan but he nearly had a howler there, Grimshaw absolutely fantastic again.
Hazi
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I’m genuinely struggling to think of a keeper pulling off three worldies as I think he did today, I would love you to name one. Maybe Budgie at the very start of me watching the Pool as my memory doesn’t stretch that far these days.
Blackpoolman53
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hertfordseasider
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George Wood at Arsenal in an FA cup replay, he actually got a standing ovation for the whole stadium, best display of wonder saves I have ever seen.
Not sure how much he knew about a lot of them but Kingson at Sunderland in the Premier League was unbeatable that day!
voyeur
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George Wood Pool 1 Forest 0 1976/77
Astonishing display that day.
Maxwell at Sunderland last season.
Joe Hart at Cheltenham allegedly
Hazi
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George Wood quality good shout.
Hazi
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George Wood possibly
Completely agree. I saw the team sheet and it filled me with joy. 442 with kesh and bowler on the flanks . However when grettarson and connolly were brought on, i just couldnt understand it . 5 at the back and they had free run of the midfield and created their only two decent chances in the game within 4/5 minutes…thank god for grimshaw . Please please please critchley stop making these weird and senseless changes at pivotal times
Discojohndeary
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I think you've both got a fair point. It wasn't the kind of game in which we were under unrelenting pressure, like Budgie v Everton, or Kinston v Sunderland, so the impression is that for Grimshaw had very little to do for the bulk of the game. Having said that, looking again at the highlights, he made at least three outstanding saves. I think we've found a very good keeper in the making. This lad could be really good.
1966_and_all_that
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1-0 is a dangerous score that can allow any team back into the match whether they deserve it or not.
But it shouldn't have been 1-0. Keshi and Bowler got into brilliant positions but the crossfield passes were often poor. The supply to the forwards must improve if we are going to punish teams.
But it shouldn't have been 1-0. Keshi and Bowler got into brilliant positions but the crossfield passes were often poor. The supply to the forwards must improve if we are going to punish teams.
What a breath of fresh air to have a decent ref today too. We controlled the game for 90 mins . Bowler, wintle superb. Solid at the back. Madine excellent as target man. Full of positives today. Kesh had an off day but he still gave it his all. Very good start to the year !
Discojohndeary
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Yep, I thought the same. Change the personnel, for fresh legs, but keep the shape. Almost every time we try to sit back on a lead it goes tits up.
Final ball when we hit teams on the break often let's us down, either wrong choice made or too much or not enough weight put on it.
1950`spoolfan
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There are so many my memory blurs but I can go back further than you so as well as many more recent keepers making more than 2 or 3 top saves I can go back to Harry Thompson,Tony Waiters and Gordon West when I was a boy but 2 very good late saves is hardly the best ever in anyone`s book in a season let alone over 50 years.You obviously got a bit overexcited in the heat of the moment.
That said Grimshaw is doing very well and it will be hard if not impossible to leave him out eveen when Maxwell is fit again.
stigmaniac
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Exactly this. I have to admit my faith in Critch is a little shaken after Hudds and now this. Absolutely bewildering decision to take off two outlets like that. He just surrendered territory to them.
Deserved win and could've been more with some better decision-making, but my god it was a difficult watch for that last 5 minutes.
seasidelytham
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After the week we’ve had ( Huddersfield & Middlesbrough ) today was all about the 3 points ensuring we keep the pressure on the teams below even though they have games in hand……so job done.
We now have 2 weeks before our next Championship game so time to rest, recuperate and hopefully get some injured players back.
In the meantime, The FA Cup will give an opportunity for some of the fringe players to get game time…CJ Hamilton springs to mind.
We also have 2 weeks in the transfer market.
Not a day to criticise/ pick holes in the performance but tactics very suspect in trying to defend and invite constant pressure.
UTMP……Great start to 2022 !
We now have 2 weeks before our next Championship game so time to rest, recuperate and hopefully get some injured players back.
In the meantime, The FA Cup will give an opportunity for some of the fringe players to get game time…CJ Hamilton springs to mind.
We also have 2 weeks in the transfer market.
Not a day to criticise/ pick holes in the performance but tactics very suspect in trying to defend and invite constant pressure.
UTMP……Great start to 2022 !
Hazi
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3 worldies including first half as well as some other good saves. The best one of the three took my glasses off in astonishment
tangerine_neil
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Thought ’ull were going to repeat the robbery of the away fixture when NC tried to prove we can defend in numbers (we can’t, btw so please stop that).
Wasteful in the final third. Really need a couple of creative midfielders asap - to make those right decisions.
Delighted with the win. Sets the New Year off on a great note…
Wasteful in the final third. Really need a couple of creative midfielders asap - to make those right decisions.
Delighted with the win. Sets the New Year off on a great note…
Blackpoolman53
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hertfordseasider
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Calm down lad, You need to go and have a lie down now!!
SirHarryThomson
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I'all take the three points thank you but today we looked jaded. Anderson and Husband were not at the races IMO. I thought we played better against Boro. A pat on the back for Grimshaw and Bowler. Onwards and upwards up the pool
Briggsysgonagetya
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The ref gave us everything today TBH, that would of made a late equaliser for Hull all the more galling
Victorsponge
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Keshi and Hubbie both looked knackered, I'm sure they will get a rest next week
Calm down lad, You need to go and have a lie down now!!
We've all said daft things in the heat of the moment. Like suggesting playing Sterling left wing, or Reece James being "undoubtedly our best left back".
hertfordseasider
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I was talking about his excessive excitement at the save, I mean, taking his glasses off. Clearly a whoosh moment for you.
As for Sterling, was you know I was talking about him playing on the wing, not as a full back, so in Critch's inverted system he would play on the left.
I think James probably is our best left back although Hubby is far more versatile and a great player generally.
Sticking by both statements then?
Think you should go for a lie down with Hazi.
hertfordseasider
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Hahaha!Sticking by both statements then?
Think you should go for a lie down with Hazi.
I am, although if it was my choice I would play left footers on the left and right footers on the right, just going with the way Critch seems to like it.!
tangysider
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Hubby played well and did a superb crossfield pass to Bowler, you must have missed it
ForeverTangerine
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My sentiments exactly.
Hull had a decent rest period before this game and must’ve thought they’d turn us over. The boys must have been running on adrenaline but we’ve got over the line.
Hopefully NC will spend the next week carefully analysing these past 3 games.
rememberlesshannon
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Thought Husband, Madine and Keshi were blowing out of their arse by the end today, Madine straight down the tunnel at the end. Heavy schedule 3 games in a week and tired minds aswell as legs make for poor decisions.
Should have been streets ahead, instead of hanging on at the end, but today was all about the result and we got it.
Big shout out to Dujon Sterling, who I thought was outstanding today.
Should have been streets ahead, instead of hanging on at the end, but today was all about the result and we got it.
Big shout out to Dujon Sterling, who I thought was outstanding today.
Matt Gilks v Newcastle away, 2-0 to us and he was incredible that day, pulled off save after save
blackpoolladtv
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Insider
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I certainly did and if Hull had scored I think Jerry might have been quite close to "heavens gates" by now.
Huge 3 points but it certainly wasn’t a classic. Hull looked one of the worst teams i’ve seen so far (although possibly they just had an off day since their league position suggests they are half decent)
I’ve loved Bowler since i first saw him so really pleased that he’s starting to consistently deliver.
Him and Grimshaw should ve the first two names on the team sheet for me.
Special mention as well for the Goal Machine whose really surprised me recently with how well he’s played.
Funny old game, i thought we played better against Huddersfield and Borough and got nothing.
Ironically today has probably killed off tge rest of the season in terms of things to play for. The gap between us and relegation is pretty substantial and i dont think in reality we have it in us to challenge for the play offs.
I’ve loved Bowler since i first saw him so really pleased that he’s starting to consistently deliver.
Him and Grimshaw should ve the first two names on the team sheet for me.
Special mention as well for the Goal Machine whose really surprised me recently with how well he’s played.
Funny old game, i thought we played better against Huddersfield and Borough and got nothing.
Ironically today has probably killed off tge rest of the season in terms of things to play for. The gap between us and relegation is pretty substantial and i dont think in reality we have it in us to challenge for the play offs.
Insider
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That was the pass of the match but Hubby does need a rest. I'd tell both Keshi and Hubby to put their feet for a few days and if at all possible not play them next Saturday.
Barbarian
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Holloway used to do it all the time in the prem. Take off the 'out' ball, Varney in particular, which means the ball comes straight back in again, because it's nowhere else to go. It will ALWAYS invite pressure. Common sense. Abject stupidity or forgetful management. Take your pick.
20togo
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Well done to Grimshaw for some great saves at the end. Bowler comfortably MOM. Keshi had his worst game for ages, truly atrocious. Did he know we were playing in tangerine? How many times were we breaking and his passes were so so poor. Worst performance in 3 games but 3 poins so yep, I'll take it.
Goob
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Wasn't the best thing in the world to watch but hey 3 points is 3 points and we move on to the next one. Special shoutout to Sterling, thought played great today and shoutout to my lady as well, she kept the beers coming
Didn't see an introduction thread but just wanted to say glad to be a member of the forum gents(This is my first post). Been a fan since 2010, am an American and been keeping up with Nata for awhile now(nata-seasiders.com) try to teach kids to do the right things in my professional life lol, and hope to finally get to Blackpool to see a game in person sooner rather than later.
Cheers all and Happy New Year.
Didn't see an introduction thread but just wanted to say glad to be a member of the forum gents(This is my first post). Been a fan since 2010, am an American and been keeping up with Nata for awhile now(nata-seasiders.com) try to teach kids to do the right things in my professional life lol, and hope to finally get to Blackpool to see a game in person sooner rather than later.
Cheers all and Happy New Year.
TangerineAde
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Having just spent a few minutes browsing Hull City’s fans forum - its clear, a fair few of them, were bought rose coloured specs for Christmas.
And Spurs at home! he was still crap though!
td53
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https://mclfoot.blogspot.com/2022/01/happy-new-year-especially-to-gaz-and.html
In which I write too much as ever.
In which I write too much as ever.