Scooter68
Well-known member
Have always checked in but never posted. However I feel compelled after watching that - as I am exasperated by some of the doom-mongers on here.
We lost. FACT
We played with 10 v 11 for 40 mins FACT
Charlton (championship side last season will be up there at end of season) FACT
We pretty much matched them FACT
Wider context.....
We had to rebuild our entire squad after 10 years of loanees and free transfers FACT
Saddler is a big picture man and an absolute god-send FACT
Critchley recognises talent, most part young and can improve them FACT
I followed home and away for 30 years as background before any smart arse comments (52 years of age). I've watched every game on Ifollow this season and despite the one win in seven I can honestly say this style of play and the players being assembled excites me just as much as the Holloway era.
We have dominated in pretty much every game, accepting that we are not creating chances and defensively we are in experimental mode, hence we have lost/drawn etc. BUT....this squad is evolving and will take time to gel. There will be some who won't make the grade, there will be some who will surpass expectations. It wont happen overnight and after 5 years (personally) of boycotting Oyston Utd I'm happy to give Saddler and Critchley a lot longer than 7 games. Personally I'd rather just take the positives for now, and back them EVERY SINGLE GAME. Why? Because I have got my beloved BFC back! Come on guys.....you must have short memories!
So, positives from tonight.
Maxwell came up short early but I like him - he's a generally good shot stopper and good distributer
Williams appears calm and collective, isn't afraid of getting 'stuck in' and can find a pass. He's coming into his own I feel
Everyone appears scared to death of CJ and rightly so
Madine holds the ball up well and Yates I feel is one or two goals away from being really good as he works his socks off but is lacking in confidence right now
Ballard looks like just what we are looking for in defence and will grow
....as will Woodburn when fully fit - he's Liverpool FFS
I remain excited. I don't care if we go up this season. I want to look forward to my Saturdays again (hopefully soon) when I can have a few pre match beers, watch the mighty pool (home/away) and feel like we are progressing...and progressing I feel we are despite the results. Keep the Faith. Saddler didn't become a multi millionaire through backing losers. UTMP. Cant wait to get back!!
We lost. FACT
We played with 10 v 11 for 40 mins FACT
Charlton (championship side last season will be up there at end of season) FACT
We pretty much matched them FACT
Wider context.....
We had to rebuild our entire squad after 10 years of loanees and free transfers FACT
Saddler is a big picture man and an absolute god-send FACT
Critchley recognises talent, most part young and can improve them FACT
I followed home and away for 30 years as background before any smart arse comments (52 years of age). I've watched every game on Ifollow this season and despite the one win in seven I can honestly say this style of play and the players being assembled excites me just as much as the Holloway era.
We have dominated in pretty much every game, accepting that we are not creating chances and defensively we are in experimental mode, hence we have lost/drawn etc. BUT....this squad is evolving and will take time to gel. There will be some who won't make the grade, there will be some who will surpass expectations. It wont happen overnight and after 5 years (personally) of boycotting Oyston Utd I'm happy to give Saddler and Critchley a lot longer than 7 games. Personally I'd rather just take the positives for now, and back them EVERY SINGLE GAME. Why? Because I have got my beloved BFC back! Come on guys.....you must have short memories!
So, positives from tonight.
Maxwell came up short early but I like him - he's a generally good shot stopper and good distributer
Williams appears calm and collective, isn't afraid of getting 'stuck in' and can find a pass. He's coming into his own I feel
Everyone appears scared to death of CJ and rightly so
Madine holds the ball up well and Yates I feel is one or two goals away from being really good as he works his socks off but is lacking in confidence right now
Ballard looks like just what we are looking for in defence and will grow
....as will Woodburn when fully fit - he's Liverpool FFS
I remain excited. I don't care if we go up this season. I want to look forward to my Saturdays again (hopefully soon) when I can have a few pre match beers, watch the mighty pool (home/away) and feel like we are progressing...and progressing I feel we are despite the results. Keep the Faith. Saddler didn't become a multi millionaire through backing losers. UTMP. Cant wait to get back!!