Semi Final Match Thread

[jmjhb]

Klas has been (particularly) non-existent. Sub him off for M Davies at HT, I think

[Choppers]

There's no world where Howard Webb would see or give those, so quit whinging. We are behind because we're cracking under pressure and for no other reason.

Then he shouldn't be refereeing a semi-final and getting paid handsomely to do it.

[Horza]

Klas has been (particularly) non-existent. Sub him off for M Davies at HT, I think

Agree, he shouldn't have started. It's been the one mistake genuinely down to Coyle.

[Vertigo]

Please boys, just don't let it become embarrasing!

it already is

[Choppers]

Klas has been (particularly) non-existent. Sub him off for M Davies at HT, I think

Agree, he shouldn't have started. It's been the one mistake genuinely down to Coyle.

Indeed, you know Stoke are going to go long, so stick Mark Davies in the middle, Elmo up front.

To be honest though, I'd be tempted to put Elmander up front for Klasnic, and Rodrigo on for Petrov.

[spraggy]

what an absolute bag of crap. awful at the back, nothing up front

[Horza]

There's no world where Howard Webb would see or give those, so quit whinging. We are behind because we're cracking under pressure and for no other reason.

Then he shouldn't be refereeing a semi-final and getting paid handsomely to do it.

And Robbo shouldn't have laid it off to them, and we shouldn't be lumping it blindly to Davo, etc etc. He is not the reason we're fecked right now.

[Whookam]

There's no world where Howard Webb would see or give those, so quit whinging. We are behind because we're cracking under pressure and for no other reason.

Then he shouldn't be refereeing a semi-final and getting paid handsomely to do it.

Stop blaming Webb, the goals have been 100% due to Bolton players.

[Choppers]

There's no world where Howard Webb would see or give those, so quit whinging. We are behind because we're cracking under pressure and for no other reason.

Then he shouldn't be refereeing a semi-final and getting paid handsomely to do it.

And Robbo shouldn't have laid it off to them, and we shouldn't be lumping it blindly to Davo, etc etc. He is not the reason we're fecked right now.

I disagree wholeheartedly.

We are playing like a team of scared kittens. A penalty inside 10 minutes, at 0-0, and a booking for Huth (for either tackle, both were worthy) and maybe, just maybe, our nerves would have settled a bit.

I'm not saying it's entirely his fault, but that he's played a very negative role in the match so far. We've been very poor, but so has he.

The major fault lies with Coyle thinking he can play 4-4-2 with 1 midfielder, Muamba, who can't pass or shoot.

Stoke bypass their middle 2 so often, and we have so much more time on the ball than we think, but instead, Jussi and co are lumping it up top to Davies, who may as well be playing on his own.

Steinsson has been shocking too though, absolutely appalling, and 100% to blame for one of their goals. He just gave up.

[newboy]

what's all this long ball crap?

[CarlosHernandez]

Mavies on, Elmander up front. Rodrigo on with 20 minutes to play.

[Horza]

I disagree wholeheartedly.

We are playing like a team of scared kittens. A penalty inside 10 minutes, at 0-0, and a booking for Huth (for either tackle, both were worthy) and maybe, just maybe, our nerves would have settled a bit.

I'm not saying it's entirely his fault, but that he's played a very negative role in the match so far.

The major fault lies with Coyle thinking he can play 4-4-2 with 1 midfielder, Muamba, who can't pass or shoot.

I disagree wholeheartedlier.

(Shut up. It's a word.)

England's Brave Howard Webb is never, ever, going to give an early penalty in a big match, ever. It wasn't on and the lads know this better than most. If we need that cnut to be sensible to have a chance in this game we're not worthy, full stop.

The fact is we've been dogshit, we've let them play their game to perfection and haven't had the wit or the courage to break the shackles. We don't necessarily deserve this scoreline but it's in the ballpark given how shite we've been.

[Choppers]

England's Brave Howard Webb is never, ever, going to give an early penalty in a big match, ever.

Sorry, I just don't accept that as an excuse. If that's the case, then he shouldn't be on the pitch.

The fact is we've been dogshit, we've let them play their game to perfection and haven't had the wit or the courage to break the shackles. We don't necessarily deserve this scoreline but it's in the ballpark given how shite we've been.

We've let them play their game because we've not tried to play ours. Mark Davies starting, with Elmander and Davies up front and things COULD have been different. Elmander in the middle plays like Rooney, all over the place, no discipline.

It's as thought Coyle plays Klasnic, even though he hasn't got a reason. Far better as an impact sub, and awful when the ball is going over his head every time.

[TANGODANCER]

We're playing ring-a-fxcking-roses. Nothing's going through midfield and only Muamba worth a mention. Kev, you'll get nothing off Webb, rough the bxstxrds up. Get Mark Davies on. It's just clog and hope. What's the point of playing striker who tires when nothing's getting to him on the floor? Petrov...? And as for the defence, they're making it look like Barcelona v Breightmet.
Jussi at fault for two goals. Stood on his heels with lead boots.

Wake up Whites. It isn't dead yet. Remember Reading. GET A FXCKING GRIP FFS.

[Choppers]

Lets hope that dressing room door is open, and the fans are giving it some...

[jmjhb]

Taylor and M Davies on for Klasnic and Petrov

[ChrisC]

Well I'm glad I drove 6 hours for this! Another half to go! COYWM!!!!

[Porrohman]

Yawn...we are really giving it a go!

[jmjhb]

Meh, we're still hoofing it. No creativity, no ideas, just nothing.

[Choppers]

Tomorrow is going to be hell.

Stoke are chasing every ball, harrying every player, just like we normally do.