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Aussie Bee said:Excellent result!
The season HAS started!
Errr Where's Sweepy?
the promotion push starts here
as for Sweepy, thank god we don't have to put up with his drivel tonight...
BoroBee
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No doubt he's in "a good mood".Aussie Bee said:Errr Where's Sweepy?
Also, we can expect a tirade of posts from him congratulating the players on a result and their performance...... bated breath and all that.
Sweepy
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Quite a scrappy game overall, with two teams in the same predicament fighting for their lives. Both teams with decimated squads - forget being in the same boat, we're in the same harbour and everything.
Luck was on our side today, and despite the efforts of Hutch, Rougier, O'Connor and Smith, our best players were the post and the crossbar, both of whom ensured we scraped a well-earned narrow win.
Paul Smith: 8 Did well with the penalty save.
Dobson: 7 Improved performance by captain.
Fieldwick: 7 Fairly respectable performance at LB, and looked okay going foward.
Somner: 9 One of his best performances in a Bees shirt. Any idea why Wally?
Sonko: 7 Looked a bit shaky at times. Not quite the Sonko of early last season.
O'Connor: 8 Worked as hard as ever. Chased everything.
Hutchinson: 7 Best performance to date by an improving player
Evans: 8 Got stuck in, and made mugs of the Oldham defence at time. Wind-up act on their poncy number 5 was great.
Jay Smith: 7 Did fairly well. Still needs to get involved a bit more - nice touches though.
Rougier: 8 Great effort. How long we got him for?
May: 6 Didn't see much from the new lad. Must be honest and say I expected more
Wally: 5 Still not convinced. Long-overdue reshuffle of the defence owed more to circumstance rather than responding to criticism of his tactical ineptitude.
Luck was on our side today, and despite the efforts of Hutch, Rougier, O'Connor and Smith, our best players were the post and the crossbar, both of whom ensured we scraped a well-earned narrow win.
Paul Smith: 8 Did well with the penalty save.
Dobson: 7 Improved performance by captain.
Fieldwick: 7 Fairly respectable performance at LB, and looked okay going foward.
Somner: 9 One of his best performances in a Bees shirt. Any idea why Wally?
Sonko: 7 Looked a bit shaky at times. Not quite the Sonko of early last season.
O'Connor: 8 Worked as hard as ever. Chased everything.
Hutchinson: 7 Best performance to date by an improving player
Evans: 8 Got stuck in, and made mugs of the Oldham defence at time. Wind-up act on their poncy number 5 was great.
Jay Smith: 7 Did fairly well. Still needs to get involved a bit more - nice touches though.
Rougier: 8 Great effort. How long we got him for?
May: 6 Didn't see much from the new lad. Must be honest and say I expected more
Wally: 5 Still not convinced. Long-overdue reshuffle of the defence owed more to circumstance rather than responding to criticism of his tactical ineptitude.
Sweepy
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Banana said:
I hope my last post was to your satisfaction, sweety. :kiss:
Mulitinovic
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I think Dobbo's getting a spectacularly good press considering he was principally at fault for the Oldham goal, and didn't cover himself in glory against Peterborough as I recall...
West Ealing Bee
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Much better this weekend overall but we were still rather fortunate yesterday.
Our play has improved immensely, we are starting to play through midfield rather than over it, and we looked more solid in defence with a balanced back 4 and Somner in the centre.
When we can bring Tabb and Hunt into that side we will create even more going forward, we also have 2 forwards who aren't match fit.
The signs are positive. May was looking to bring the midfield into the game, Hutchinson was much improved in the second half and Evans is strating to play as he can.
We conceded a sloppy goal, another from a set piece, this needs addressing urgently, but scored two of our own. A fantastic header for the first and good turn and finish for the second.
It's the first step on a long road but at least we're moving.
Our play has improved immensely, we are starting to play through midfield rather than over it, and we looked more solid in defence with a balanced back 4 and Somner in the centre.
When we can bring Tabb and Hunt into that side we will create even more going forward, we also have 2 forwards who aren't match fit.
The signs are positive. May was looking to bring the midfield into the game, Hutchinson was much improved in the second half and Evans is strating to play as he can.
We conceded a sloppy goal, another from a set piece, this needs addressing urgently, but scored two of our own. A fantastic header for the first and good turn and finish for the second.
It's the first step on a long road but at least we're moving.
Bee49
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Nice to be able to enjoy a match at GP for a change with a win. Bearing in mind Oldham are struggling to get a decent side out.
Lots of commitment from the lads but worry about the defence.We can't keep giving sides a goal start.
Lets hope we can build on that and get at least a point at Port Vale.
Poor crowd especially for a Bank Holiday, lets hope some of the doubters return for the Plymouth game.
MOM Tony Rougier.
Lots of commitment from the lads but worry about the defence.We can't keep giving sides a goal start.
Lets hope we can build on that and get at least a point at Port Vale.
Poor crowd especially for a Bank Holiday, lets hope some of the doubters return for the Plymouth game.
MOM Tony Rougier.
feltham
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First chance I have had to watch the Bees this season , as Feltham did'nt have a game on monday afternoon.
I went along with 3 of my kids and two of their mates and expected the worse. However, what an exciting game, it had the lot, drama, passing football etc etc. Also I was impressed with the spirit the players showed when they went 1-0 down after having all all the play. And to cap it all the penalty save, class.
I am sure the fans who did'nt make it will kick themselves for staying away
I went along with 3 of my kids and two of their mates and expected the worse. However, what an exciting game, it had the lot, drama, passing football etc etc. Also I was impressed with the spirit the players showed when they went 1-0 down after having all all the play. And to cap it all the penalty save, class.
I am sure the fans who did'nt make it will kick themselves for staying away
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feltham said:
I am sure the fans who did'nt make it will kick themselves for staying away
Good point. If you stayed away on Monday
you dont know what you missed. But you probably still have all your nails.
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Much, much better than I was expecting - that was a relegation candidate performance rather than a relegation certainty one.
If Fieldwick is dropped and Somner put back at LB after that then we can safely conclude that Wally is educationally subnormal.
Agree that defence still needs tightening up - Sonko needs to do the simple thing more often, and giving the way the penalty was naive in the extreme, their bloke got himself in position, back to goal, and waited to be climbed on, and Sonko obliged. Concentration on set-pieces still suspect (is it just me or did anyone else expect Smudger to save their goal? I was in Brook Road, right in line with the path of the ball, and it looked gettable. Maybe he was unsighted.)
The midfield we put out was short of width, and Evo in particular kept dropping narrow and they got a lot of joy down that flank as a result. I'd like to think that will change if we have our first XI out.
Second half Jay Smith and Hutch were unrecognisable, lets hope they gain some confidence from their performances. And Eddie Hutch with a bloodied shirt - words fail me! (still not in the starting XI for me, but he touched the ball more than once, and even found a teammate with a pass on a couple of occasions, and that's progress!).
Having critcised Wally, I'll hold my hands up and say Rougier did well at CF, when I'd have played him on the wing. The kid May looked OK - nice touch, holds it up well, bit of aerial presence (although jumps mostly using his arms, there are plenty of refs who would give a free-kick for EVERY challenge he makes. Rightly booked or an unsubtle shoulder charge). If I were Mark Peters I'd be putting in a transfer request, as Wally clearly sees him as a reserve.
Still work to be done - we beat a limited Oldham side by one goal with them hitting the woodwork twice and missing a penalty - but if nothing else that should at least have raised a few chins up off the floor in the dressing room.
Still need to tighten things at the back - still need to work out what our first choice midfield is (I've got a nasty feeling Wally's doesn't include Tabb) - and it looks like May is the excuse Wally needs to persist with the long-ball game, which sidelines good players like O'Connor, Evans and Tabb.
Also, if you want to thank me, I'm trying to give up smoking, and that was the first game I've gone with out a fag for ages - so it looks like I've got an extra incentive to quit - I don't smoke, we win!
If Fieldwick is dropped and Somner put back at LB after that then we can safely conclude that Wally is educationally subnormal.
Agree that defence still needs tightening up - Sonko needs to do the simple thing more often, and giving the way the penalty was naive in the extreme, their bloke got himself in position, back to goal, and waited to be climbed on, and Sonko obliged. Concentration on set-pieces still suspect (is it just me or did anyone else expect Smudger to save their goal? I was in Brook Road, right in line with the path of the ball, and it looked gettable. Maybe he was unsighted.)
The midfield we put out was short of width, and Evo in particular kept dropping narrow and they got a lot of joy down that flank as a result. I'd like to think that will change if we have our first XI out.
Second half Jay Smith and Hutch were unrecognisable, lets hope they gain some confidence from their performances. And Eddie Hutch with a bloodied shirt - words fail me! (still not in the starting XI for me, but he touched the ball more than once, and even found a teammate with a pass on a couple of occasions, and that's progress!).
Having critcised Wally, I'll hold my hands up and say Rougier did well at CF, when I'd have played him on the wing. The kid May looked OK - nice touch, holds it up well, bit of aerial presence (although jumps mostly using his arms, there are plenty of refs who would give a free-kick for EVERY challenge he makes. Rightly booked or an unsubtle shoulder charge). If I were Mark Peters I'd be putting in a transfer request, as Wally clearly sees him as a reserve.
Still work to be done - we beat a limited Oldham side by one goal with them hitting the woodwork twice and missing a penalty - but if nothing else that should at least have raised a few chins up off the floor in the dressing room.
Still need to tighten things at the back - still need to work out what our first choice midfield is (I've got a nasty feeling Wally's doesn't include Tabb) - and it looks like May is the excuse Wally needs to persist with the long-ball game, which sidelines good players like O'Connor, Evans and Tabb.
Also, if you want to thank me, I'm trying to give up smoking, and that was the first game I've gone with out a fag for ages - so it looks like I've got an extra incentive to quit - I don't smoke, we win!
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Simon C said:Good point. If you stayed away on Monday
Which is just as well cuz we're being crucified for not coming !!
Voice from the Braemar
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feltham said:First chance I have had to watch the Bees this season , as Feltham did'nt have a game on monday afternoon.
I went along with 3 of my kids and two of their mates and expected the worse. However, what an exciting game, it had the lot, drama, passing football etc etc. Also I was impressed with the spirit the players showed when they went 1-0 down after having all all the play. And to cap it all the penalty save, class.
I am sure the fans who did'nt make it will kick themselves for staying away
very true..............best game at GP for f@£$in months.........nice to see we've got a bit of fight left in the team..........theyre certainly going to need it !!
AJ
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Holysmit said:
Sums up the game I reckon, what made the difference imho. Regularly 2 players robbing an Oldham player in possesion, the result being the ball falling to the spare Bee who could pass it out and create
something!More of the same please
Brentford Bob
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If I were Mark Peters i'd be sorting out my attitude problem before it starts to piss Bees fans off!
To ignore fans who were applauding him as he trudged down the running track at the end of the game is a disgrace.
Any truth in the rumours that he was in a Surrey nightclub until the early hours of Monday morning???:blush
WarrenBee
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Brentford Bob said:Any truth in the rumours that he was in a Surrey nightclub until the early hours of Monday morning???:blush
Would that be a nightclub on the A30 not far from Bracknell by any chance????????????????????????
BoroBee
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Bee49 said:
Enjoy? ENJOY????? You don't go to GP to enjoy Brentford matches! I remember saying during the second half that I didn't know whether I was more stressed when we are winning or when we are losing
and this was an early season kick and giggle, jeez what's it going to be like by Christmas? :sad:
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A very good game. As mentioned before May held the ball up well and won a few headers. After scoring his goal Eddie Hutchinson's game improved. The passage of play when he won the defensive headers from Oldham's corner was important for him and the team.
A superb save by Smith from their penalty, which was a penalty. Is that his last game before suspension?
The workrate of the team was good to see.
A superb save by Smith from their penalty, which was a penalty. Is that his last game before suspension?
The workrate of the team was good to see.
West Ealing Bee
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The Southall Bee said:
Yep, he'll miss the games at Port Vale and Rushden as well as at home to Plymouth.
The H
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Brentford Bob said:Any truth in the rumours that he was in a Surrey nightclub until the early hours of Monday morning???:blush
rumours heard of a Brentford player not being picked due to boozing were heard on way out of ground.
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mhead bee
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In the cold light of day after the euphoria of an exciting victory at long last, I just hope we can keep the same team out.
I thought we looked good after the reading game only to be destroyed by the next team selection and tactics.
How long is roget out for because I couldn't bear to have all the joy ripped out of me by a return to the previous selection?
Finally, we need to keep this momentum going because all we need to do is to find 4 teams worse than us this season and on saturday we found the first one, oldham were a team of over the hill has beens (both brothers were past it especially the really famous one). No wonder dowie wants to go to WHU. I still think we will struggle against most sides but at least if we start with the best 11 we have a fighting chance!
I thought we looked good after the reading game only to be destroyed by the next team selection and tactics.
How long is roget out for because I couldn't bear to have all the joy ripped out of me by a return to the previous selection?
Finally, we need to keep this momentum going because all we need to do is to find 4 teams worse than us this season and on saturday we found the first one, oldham were a team of over the hill has beens (both brothers were past it especially the really famous one). No wonder dowie wants to go to WHU. I still think we will struggle against most sides but at least if we start with the best 11 we have a fighting chance!
Jimbee
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mhead bee said:
I don't think that it was our best 11 by any stretch of the imagination.
And why does everyone keep going on about Saturday?
West Ealing Bee
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Jimbee said:
Tabb, Hunt and possibly Beadle and Frampton could well come into that team, or at least the squad. Strengthening it quite a bit.