Oxford United v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 21.10.23

[Skye Charlie]

I'd love to know what Critchley sees in Carey, this season, he's been poor.. but it seems no matter how bad he plays he's a shoe in next game..

He’s good for restarting the game after they score,f——k all else

 

[hertfordseasider]

Better team winning thus far. We seem to be more concerned with nullifying them than paying our own game. Switch to a 442 needed and Carey needs swapping out

Trying to nullify them, sadly, is us playing our game.

 

[NewburyOne]

About as poor as I can remember, we look so slow and lazy. Dale a sleep for their goal, but that's what happens when you ask a winger to play a defensive role. I've covered Carey, he's quite frankly a joke. Critchley needs to make some changes, I'd be looking to bring both Weir and Dembele on. It's performances like this that really wind fans up. Have a fecking go for Christ sake.

 

[neyo]

Agree pretty boring first half, you guys seem to stand off so much. I expected more running and pressing…

 

[King Billy]

Don’t start that nonsense again we’ll have as big a wage bill as bloody Oxford

It’s as if we are playing Real Madrid.

 

[hertfordseasider]

We can only get better can't we?

We could lose 4-0!!

 

[King Billy]

Agree pretty boring first half, you guys seem to stand off so much. I expected more running and pressing…

It’s a shite lineup by us tbf.

 

[JJpool]

Agree pretty boring first half, you guys seem to stand off so much. I expected more running and pressing…

It's utter shite tbh.

 

[Graves]

One nil down at half time and some people are making it sound like the world is ending.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Normal service resumed for.ypu.

Unfortunately I thought the Wycombe and Lincoln days were behind us but they obviously aren't. That was unacceptable. Poor souls travelled all that way and not one shot.

Hope they give the team a massive boo at full time.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Now I remember why I don't often bother with a match thread, it's like Depressives Anonymous.

 

[JJpool]

One nil down at half time and some people are making it sound like the world is ending.

It's not the score, there's been very little chances in the game.

It's the way we're playing, lethargic, often aimless, poor passing, zero end product etc.

 

[FLATBACKFOR]

Critchley is playing a system that does not suit some of our players, eventually he will realise this.

 

[hertfordseasider]

Now I remember why I don't often bother with a match thread, it's like Depressives Anonymous.

It doesn't help when the therapy is so depressing!

 

[Matesrates]

Critchley is playing a system that does not suit some of our players, eventually he will realise this.

He won’t

 

[Albert Ross]

Another terrible away performance, have to blame Critchley and he will blame the players, we ned a much better second half.

He won’t blame anybody. We will have been unlucky, had plenty of possession, not quite good enough with our finishing, had some bad decisions, their mothers put them on the bottle too soon. Anything rather than admit he’s a shit manager trying to get shit players, who he signed, to play like Barcelona.

 

[OhhhBarryBarry!]

Sometimes, with all the passing and patiently waiting for openings that never come, teams can forget the object of the game, to shoot and score goals.

Maybe due to the manager and both assistants background in youth development football. Winning is not the top priority.

 

[P t Barnum]

God that was beyond rubbish, never seen a more passive performance. Are these guys really up for this game , Doogule gave away the possession for their goal ,then they all stand off them ffs

 

[AlternativeSeaside]

Why is Critchley so against making changes at a half time?

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Unfortunately I thought the Wycombe and Lincoln days were behind us but they obviously aren't. That was unacceptable. Poor souls travelled all that way and not one shot.

Hope they give the team a massive boo at full time.

You actually hope the team gets booed at full time?

What an odd post.

 

[Matesrates]

Why is Critchley so against making changes at a half time?

Because he thinks it’s all going to plan

 

[Wizzerboy]

One nil down at half time and some people are making it sound like the world is ending.

They're not though are they!!!
They're expressing concern over the 1st half performance

 

[Sooty59]

We need to start moving the ball quickly like they did. Maybe a shake up of personal. As I actually fell asleep during the first half.

 

[JJpool]

Now I remember why I don't often bother with a match thread, it's like Depressives Anonymous.

Tbf people wait all week and look forward to the football only to see some pointless passing, poor touches and a team going through the motions so far.

Let's hope for more energy.

 

[thedevilsadvocate]

Time for Critchley to be bold, hook Carey and send on Dembele at the start of the second half.

 

[Lost Seasider]

Critchley is playing a system that does not suit some of our players, eventually he will realise this.

Yep, if you're going to play 3-5-2 then you need wing-backs who can defend and attack, so asking Dale/CJ to play there is just bizarre.

 

[Matesrates]

Time for Critchley to be bold, hook Carey and send on Dembele at the start of the second half.

If only

 

[Albert Ross]

Why is Critchley so against making changes at a half time?

That would be akin to admitting he got the selection wrong, thats never going to happen.

 

[Victorsponge]

RIP Sir Bobby

 

[hertfordseasider]

He won’t blame anybody. We will have been unlucky, had plenty of possession, not quite good enough with our finishing, had some bad decisions, their mothers put them on the bottle too soon. Anything rather than admit he’s a shit manager trying to get shit players, who he signed, to play like Barcelona.

Nah, he'll blame the players saying they didn't follow his instructions and they will look at it at the training ground so I can instil as much negative football into their brains so we can be as boring as we possibly can.

45 minutes to go, let's hope he changes things!!

 

[briar]

Just where do they get these refs from pathetic

 

[20togo]

this ref is bent. Ridiculous bias.

 

[Ollygon]

Dale needs to come off.

 

[tangysider]

Ask Critchley, he's masterminded that 1st half quality performance

Support someone else then

 

[As_Cold_As_The_Rockies]

Carey can’t read the game, he is so off the pace

 

[hertfordseasider]

Dale is having a mare too, maybe put Marv on and push Hubby out wide

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Kouassi needs to come off. It's a bit embarrassing.

We look as shit as ever this half. Could be a cricket score.

 

[AlternativeSeaside]

This referee is an absolute **

 

[Hazi]

This ref has obviously never played football before.

I know him, not been a ref long surprised he’s at this level already

 

[Ollygon]

Another bad decision from the ref.

 

[Sooty59]

Throw on a few subs & change the system go on be brave.

 

[Tangman74]

Hamilton needs to move to the right

 

[hertfordseasider]

What is wrong with this ref, he never touched him he is the worst this season.

 

[Wizzerboy]

Support someone else then

At least I'm commenting on the team I support.
Who's scored for Charlton today seeing as your not following the Oxford/Blackpool match

 

[Wizzerboy]

This referee is an absolute **

Just noticed have you

 

[Matesrates]

Hamilton needs to move to the right

Everyone knows that, except the person who should

 

[Chesterbfc]

At least I'm commenting on the team I support.
Who's scored for Charlton today seeing as your not following the Oxford/Blackpool match

Was it Carey?

 

[Ollygon]

Nice effort from Rhodes.

 

[Sooty59]

Dale is having a mare too, maybe put Marv on and push Hubby out wide

Not a fan of inverted players but perhaps they’ve got used to it. Must be a bit confusing.

 

[hertfordseasider]

They have to get Carey off and put Weir or Dembele on