kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Apr 30, 2015 11:09:59 GMT
I think it was a second yellow so he could play in the final. Thanks mate |
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Post by markczgas on Apr 30, 2015 11:12:39 GMT
If a team is going to play with those traits as you say, at some point under extreme provocation there will be a reaction of some sort. Understand and agree with what you are saying, irish, but there comes a point where injustice is injustice....and I feel Ellis doesn't deserve the label of letting himself and team down due to lack of discipline, in the face of every niggle/foul/assault going unpunished, including play acting like you've been shot by a sniper on a 50/50 challenge. It's laughable! Extreme provocation ?? It's a man's game and your reaction is a bit laughable really. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Apr 30, 2015 11:16:03 GMT
Good grief. He's a kid. A kid who has played a huge part this year. Some folk need to calm down. Fully agree, that is why I said I was impressed with what DC had to say. He gave 100% and you could see he wanted it, OK silly 2nd yellow but he will learn. I think the 1st Yellow was the unnecessary one. He had no need to be near it. Just learn to walk away from the ones that aren't about you. I never understood why players get involved in the ones that don't involve them. Look at some of the stuff Lineker had to put up with & there was a lot worse in his day. So many could learn by watching his videos |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 11:25:55 GMT
With regard to Ellis, he made a cock up, it's a cock-up that didn't luckily cost us last night. I think we'll have enough at home to squeeze through but if we play well that may cost Ellis his chance to play at Wembley. He's a young lad, he f**ked up, it didn't cost the team, now let's move on together and get behind the lads.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Apr 30, 2015 11:29:01 GMT
I thought FGR were like rabbits in headlights in the first half. Totally overwhelmed by the occasion. We played well but they let us have so much time of the ball in the middle third. We just dictated the game. I was dissapointed we weren't more than 1 up at half time because that allowed them to regroup. They were a much better team in the second half. They pressed us more and we had less space to operate in. Nevertheless we looked comfortable enough till Harrison's sending off. Just brainless I'm afraid - 2 cheap, silly bookings and now the tie looks tougher than it should because we only have 2 fit strikers for the 2nd leg. Yes he's young and it wasn't a horrendous thing to do but it was very unprofessional and has sold his teammates down the river; playoff ties are usually by the team that best keeps its cool over the 2 legs. I feel a bit sorry for him and I hope he doesn't (and Rovers don't) end up paying a high price for it. But how can you complain about being 1 up going back to the Mem for the home leg? As long as we use on the ground football and don't start out slowly, as we did V Alfreton in the first 15-20 mins, I see us doing well. The players are now enjoying the bigger crowds and I believe are a more capable side, all round. We played most of the season with Harrison as a sub albeit a great impact sub. I believe we have the players to do this. I didn't think I'd be saying that, not at any stage. This team is leaps & bounds better than it was. Well done DC. Well done Gasheads. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Apr 30, 2015 11:32:21 GMT
If a team is going to play with those traits as you say, at some point under extreme provocation there will be a reaction of some sort. Understand and agree with what you are saying, irish, but there comes a point where injustice is injustice....and I feel Ellis doesn't deserve the label of letting himself and team down due to lack of discipline, in the face of every niggle/foul/assault going unpunished, including play acting like you've been shot by a sniper on a 50/50 challenge. It's laughable! Extreme provocation ?? It's a man's game and your reaction is a bit laughable really. Saved me from saying the same. Look at how Puddy didn't react. One could say he had a right to go down, holding his leg in mock agony. No, it's a man's game and some need to address their own demons |
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Post by irishrover on Apr 30, 2015 12:09:19 GMT
If a team is going to play with those traits as you say, at some point under extreme provocation there will be a reaction of some sort. Understand and agree with what you are saying, irish, but there comes a point where injustice is injustice....and I feel Ellis doesn't deserve the label of letting himself and team down due to lack of discipline, in the face of every niggle/foul/assault going unpunished, including play acting like you've been shot by a sniper on a 50/50 challenge. It's laughable! It was a poorly refereed game but that's still part of football and you have to deal with it. Nathan Blisset and Lee Mansell are 2 of the most booked players in the league so it's not as if we don't mix it up on occasion ourselves. Injustice maybe injustice but you can't effect that. But indiscipline is also indiscipline and you can effect that. Part of being a professional is putting up with all that crap and not reacting, particularly if you're a striker. If they're overmatched teams are going to do everything they can to stop you within and without the rules; sometimes you'll get help from the ref but mostly you won't because referees nearly always give defenders the overall benefit of doubt in those battles. You can't react and 2 wrongs don't make a right. |
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Post by brisgas123 on Apr 30, 2015 15:43:24 GMT
From the FGR forum: 'I'm not sure Clough's challenge on Puddy was as bad as being made out, he went to volley a ball which Puddy snatched out the air'. What game was he/she watching?
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Post by brizzle on Apr 30, 2015 16:04:44 GMT
From the FGR forum: 'I'm not sure Clough's challenge on Puddy was as bad as being made out, he went to volley a ball which Puddy snatched out the air'. What game was he/she watching?. . . quite a different one to me it would seem. I thought I saw Puddy making his way forward to the edge of the penalty area with the ball in his hand, and past several other assorted players, when Clough kicked out at Puddy's ankle for no obvious reason. At best it was a cowardly act on Clough's part and worthy of a yellow card at least, but most independent observers would have awarded a straight red. There's no doubt in my mind about that. It wasn't even a professional foul, just an act of petulance and/or unpleasantness by Clough. I think that the player is settling into his new surroundings rather well. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 17:59:09 GMT
what has mildy made clear? That he is not happy with being a substitute Cheerio, then! |
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Post by Bridgeman on Apr 30, 2015 19:26:50 GMT
Just read this on their forum: They're so funny  Yeah but what was even funnier was the Sh*thead being dragged out/rescued by the Police from amongst our well behaved fans in the home end terrace. I bet he was crapping himself after being given a proper enthusiastic 'welcome' by our extremely well behaved fans  |
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Post by Bridgeman on Apr 30, 2015 19:41:04 GMT
From the FGR forum: 'I'm not sure Clough's challenge on Puddy was as bad as being made out, he went to volley a ball which Puddy snatched out the air'. What game was he/she watching? Ha, ha, I'm still laughing now at that comment. Danny Higginbotham was incredulous with the decisions the ref was making during his commentary |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 20:08:47 GMT
Tbh their forum gives the impression that their fans are largely naive woolybacks. Far be it from me to suggest this is what they are in reality...
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Post by lostinspace on Apr 30, 2015 20:33:01 GMT
cant see where the gate was mentioned if at all last night was there any total given?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 20:42:22 GMT
3200 or something. It got a spontaneous laugh from the away end, whatever it was.
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Post by Bridgeman on Apr 30, 2015 20:45:32 GMT
The fish and chips and the drinks were nice in the hospitality though |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 20:46:41 GMT
The fish and chips and the drinks were nice in the hospitality though Ark at him, living it up with the toffs! |
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Post by lostinspace on Apr 30, 2015 20:51:52 GMT
3200 or something. It got a spontaneous laugh from the away end, whatever it was. much the same as tonight 3251.........the most important game in both these clubs history......... obviously gone unnoticed by the supporters in the demand for watching such a game |
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Post by Bridgeman on Apr 30, 2015 20:53:19 GMT
The fish and chips and the drinks were nice in the hospitality though Ark at him, living it up with the toffs! Only partially, I was invited there by a season ticket holder but there was no way was I giving up my place on the away terrace, so was escorted from hospitality (as I was wearing the famous blue and white quarters) to the away terrace where I had the pleasure of being caught on BT Sport throwing a plastic willy around with the best fans in the world ! So all in all a good evening all round |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 21:49:48 GMT
Ark at him, living it up with the toffs! Only partially, I was invited there by a season ticket holder but there was no way was I giving up my place on the away terrace, so was escorted from hospitality (as I was wearing the famous blue and white quarters) to the away terrace where I had the pleasure of being caught on BT Sport throwing a plastic willy around with the best fans in the world ! So all in all a good evening all round Just for you!  |
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