Peterborough v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 21.11.20

td53 said:
Enjoyed that a lot:

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On this occasion I only want to comment on one sentence.
"The minutes applause for Warren Green is a moving moment and puts a lot into perspective."
Correct, it does.
RIP Warren.
 
1966_and_all_that said:
Allow me to be the pantomime villain.
In the second half of each half they really came into the game. In the first half it didn't worry me, we were playing really well.
In the second half it did worry me because we seemed to relax too much. We weren't in their faces enough. Then came their goal and we woke up. It's good that we had it in us to go and get the second goal then see the game out.
One other concern: Dougall is a key player but his mouth is going to get him into trouble. That's why we need an outfield captain, to keep his gob in check.
Otherwise - brilliant. It's most certainly coming together.
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Of course they were going to come into the game at somepoint. They were top of the league and unbeaten at home in the whole of 2020. I was expecting them to be at it from the start, but they weren't allowed. They only had a spell after they changed it second half, and by that point on another day we'd have been two or possibly three up and out of sight. They were lucky to keep 11 men on the pitch.

We were quality today to a man, apart from the set piece for their goal. Weve been improving in recent week's against probably lesser teams. It was like watching a different side from six weeks ago today. Well done all round, long, may it continue.
 
Insider said:
On this occasion I only want to comment on one sentence.
"The minutes applause for Warren Green is a moving moment and puts a lot into perspective."
Correct, it does.
RIP Warren.
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I feel a bit bad that that part is so brief and I hope it doesn't seem disrespectful as it is really, the most important moment of that match.
 
td53 said:
I feel a bit bad that that part is so brief and I hope it doesn't seem disrespectful as it is really, the most important moment of that match.
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No it’s poignant mate. A huge win for the football club remembering someone who was clearly though of by our club and the football world. It’s a great day to be a Seasider.
 
voyeur said:
Good call from NC to play him and Ekpiteta. They looked well prepared and fresh.
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Have to hold my hand up and say the Viking probably had his best game in a tangerine shirt today. Brilliant team performance and showed great spirit to come back and win the game after that sickener of a late equaliser. The competition for places can only be a good thing as we go into a hectic run of games.
 
Wizzerboy said:
So you'd have been ok with the moaning twunts from the beginning of the season taking advantage of an inexperienced side regards playing as a team slagging every mistake , defensive error or missed chances.
Me?
I'm just having a go at those negative wankers.
Does it sound smug? TBH I don't give a chuffed what you think.
What I do know is that Pool played very well in parts against a team who I cant understand how they were top. We've played better teams this season.
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Or did we just make other teams look good?
 
clappers said:
Errr waiter....I’ll have the drugs he’s having!
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It's not a bad shout. Club admitted it was a mistake and more based on just wanting a game that weekend at the time and weren't really thinking ahead. But when you look at the run to come we got in there first last week. All clubs are going to have to try to gain any advantage wherever they can now, if they stay covid-free. Whether that's through bringing Tue night games forward if you got knocked out of the FA Cup first round or keeping that Sat free for a break, or use of these five subs now. Sat-Tue-Sat every week no matter your squad you'll have to take a hit somewhere.
 
Sooty59 said:
It's the second time I've got the score right since the homecoming, I'm not exactly prolific more a Madine of last season. Ok I'll predict Tuesdays result 0-2 🤞you heard it here first.
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I got so giddy my prediction league was 0-2 & today then I forgot & went with on the match day thread 1-2 I'll take that all day long
 
We were good today. Ekpiteta gets better every game, Yates had his best game in a tangerine shirt and Kenny Dougall has had a massive impact on our results.
And I'm sure Calderwood is doing his bit but this is Critchleys team, funded by Simon Sadler, thankyou for a good Saturday,
 
gjr69 said:
We were good today. Ekpiteta gets better every game, Yates had his best game in a tangerine shirt and Kenny Dougall has had a massive impact on our results.
And I'm sure Calderwood is doing his bit but this is Critchleys team, funded by Simon Sadler, thankyou for a good Saturday,
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Good appraisal 👍
 
gjr69 said:
We were good today. Ekpiteta gets better every game, Yates had his best game in a tangerine shirt and Kenny Dougall has had a massive impact on our results.
And I'm sure Calderwood is doing his bit but this is Critchleys team, funded by Simon Sadler, thankyou for a good Saturday,
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Agree, an excellent performance all round. The only blot was their goal. A slow hanging cross should never be put away like that - 9 out of 10.
 
gjr69 said:
We were good today. Ekpiteta gets better every game, Yates had his best game in a tangerine shirt and Kenny Dougall has had a massive impact on our results.
And I'm sure Calderwood is doing his bit but this is Critchleys team, funded by Simon Sadler, thankyou for a good Saturday,
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When I think back to Ekpiteta's early games I remember thinking what the f** have we bought here. He's really settled well into the team over the last few games.
 
Great win, Pool were very good at times. We should have scored 4 at least.
Yet another biased Referee. I thought they were supposed to be neutral?
We never seem to get 'Homers' at BR. Why?
 
gjr69 said:
We were good today. Ekpiteta gets better every game, Yates had his best game in a tangerine shirt and Kenny Dougall has had a massive impact on our results.
And I'm sure Calderwood is doing his bit but this is Critchleys team, funded by Simon Sadler, thankyou for a good Saturday,
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I think Colin Calderwood is the cherry on the cake we've been missing. NC was 90% there as we have been playing some great football yet losing matches. It just needed that little bit of experience to help Neil out. Just think Clough and Taylor :)
 
On the Vital forum match thread Abel said that CC has had a lot less influence than people think, and that 442 was NCs decision.

No idea how he knows that.

As for Ekpiteta, his ability was immediately evident. He was just a bit unsure of himself and playing in a defence that was anything but settled and sorted.
 
voyeur said:
On the Vital forum match thread Abel said that CC has had a lot less influence than people think, and that 442 was NCs decision.

No idea how he knows that.

As for Ekpiteta, his ability was immediately evident. He was just a bit unsure of himself and playing in a defence that was anything but settled and sorted.
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There was a thread early on in the season asking who you’d pick as the signing that will develop into a star. I picked Big Marv and he’s not disappointed.
 
20togo said:
Hmmmm ...indeed. Maybe your hmmmm will come round to realise what a key role Madine has played too. 😉
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Madine is doing well. Someone found his motivation switch. He was doing absolutely nowt for his significant wages until he palled up with Yates, if that is what has happened. I still hope we play a different way longer term, personally, but he's doing a decent job now, at least we have a presence up front and Yates is obviously benefitting. His experience and character are good for the team if he's enjoying his football and joining in with the squad banter etc. About piggin time. 😉
 
voyeur said:
Madine is doing well. Someone found his motivation switch. He was doing absolutely nowt for his significant wages until he palled up with Yates, if that is what has happened. I still hope we play a different way longer term, personally, but he's doing a decent job now, at least we have a presence up front and Yates is obviously benefitting. His experience and character are good for the team if he's enjoying his football and joining in with the squad banter etc. About piggin time. 😉
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I dont think he was anywhere near fit when the players came back and had really let himself go...looks much sharper now and has been like signing a new player...still not sure he will score that many but I am sure his presence up top will make a lot and is a big part of how we set up now.
 
voyeur said:
Madine is doing well. Someone found his motivation switch. He was doing absolutely nowt for his significant wages until he palled up with Yates, if that is what has happened. I still hope we play a different way longer term, personally, but he's doing a decent job now, at least we have a presence up front and Yates is obviously benefitting. His experience and character are good for the team if he's enjoying his football and joining in with the squad banter etc. About piggin time. 😉
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I think you’re just going to have to get behind the coach on this one Voy! It’s the hope that kills you!
 
Got to go for Doncaster 3 Blackpool 1 because predicting this score brings us luck.
First goal Matt Smith 25mins.
 
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