Same thread as one I started o the other site - some different people on here.
You'll have to excuse my lack of insight on yesterday's game because at the time I was parading around Venice, eating gelato and imbibing liberal amounts of vino. Now I'm back in Canada and of course delighted to find that we beat the spireites 3-1 to put us for now in AP.
Then I read John Sheridan saying that his team outplayed us. When a team loses 0-1, 1-2, or even 2-3, I might listen to such comments. But 1-3??
What is he on about? He makes himself look foolish.
Or, am I missing something? Did we get three fluke goals and they kept hitting the goal-posts, dribbling past our defenders, having an afternoon of target practice at our net? Were they so unlucky?
Or am I missing something?
Would someone enlighten me as to their opinion on yesterday's game and in particular, whether or not JS's remarks are well, BS?
Sheridan - am I missing something?
posted on 10/10/11
I think it's just frustration that they're playing quite well but not taking points.
The game on Saturday seems like a carbon copy of their defeat against Charlton: the goals were scored at the same times and they had good spells. They don't seem to be turning possession into chances and chances into goals though and, if you get beat 3-1, it's hard to see how you can justify saying you should've won.
posted on 10/10/11
They gave us a battering in the JPT last year as well.
posted on 10/10/11
Sheridan didn't just say his team "outplayed us" he insisted his team "totally outplayed us" which was a ridiculous claim. We dominated the first half and deservedly went 1-0 up. Chesterfield had an excellent 20 mins at the start of the second half, playing some neat, flowing passing football but couldn't make it count. Madine's goal did come against the run of play. They scored for 2-1 but then Marshall tore them to pieces, scoring one, blazing another chance over the bar and almost converting another at the death. It could have easily been 5-1.We had more possession, created far more chances to score, and knocked 3 good goals in. How that sits with being "totally outplayed" is beyond me.
posted on 10/10/11
Some good answers on here to my question. I wasn't at the game, couldn't listen to it, so I was just curious to know how a team that lost 3-1 could have totally outplayed their opponents.
posted on 10/10/11
I think JS ( bless him for winning our last trophy) Must have got the runs on Saturday.As he missed all the first half where there was only one team in it and then got off the seat to watch the first 15 minutes where his team did do much better and then alas he had to run again to loo and missed the end.Poor chap cant get off the loo and talks a load of poo.
Scotty WTID
posted on 10/10/11
Stratedgy of lifting his players for their next game ?
posted on 10/10/11
Just seen the highlights. Their keeper will be disappointed with the goals he conceded. Can't really comment overall as haven't seen the full match.
posted on 10/10/11
Maybe they will take points off others
posted on 10/10/11
I'm all for passing football but is it easier to tap the ball around mid-field or score goals?
posted on 11/10/11
Judging by our recent performances, I'd say scoring goals.