28-04-2015, 10:06
Blimey - looks like I've missed some action on here last night. I can only guess that 1 or 2 posters were having a go at me because I don't go to many games (???)
If that's the case I'd like to point out that
a) I DID go to the Everton and Newcastle games, which were bloody awwwwful - but not nearly as bad as Saturday's game.
b) I can't remember whether I've been to 750+ or 850+ Albion matches, and can't be bothered to tot them up again. It would have been nearer 1500, but I played Saturdays for a few years, and lived in Yorkshire for many more.
c) I had a Season Tkt for 10 years before moving to St.Ives 3 years ago, so - sorry - I can't get back every fortnight, although I do get back for 4 games a year. It's 270 miles door-to-door.
d) Instead, I watch them online every week. Not the same, but I get a good view of how we're playing.
I reiterate that Saturday's performance was the worst I've seen live.
Good defending: yes.
But 23% possession at home tells its tale. This was nothing to do with Liverpool being a much better richer Club - it was to do with a Coach who doesn't appreciate that scoring goals is the best way to come away with a point.
And 58% pass completion also tells its tale. Even in the E & N games I referred to, we passed to each other a lot more often than 58%.
I was in a reasonable mood, meeting up with my old "neighbours" in the East Stand, so I can't say my mind was clouded. It was absolute drivel (apart from when McManaman came on and ran at them; and I wondered whether he might get a bollocking for not kicking the ball into Row Z).
I'd love Tony Pulis to recommend, and land, some proper footballers for next season, and thus change the playing style. But my mate's an Away S/T holder (has been for many years) and he's not going to spend £100 to embarrassingly watch them park the bus next season.
Can't blame him. Let's just hope he/they bring in the right players.
If that's the case I'd like to point out that
a) I DID go to the Everton and Newcastle games, which were bloody awwwwful - but not nearly as bad as Saturday's game.
b) I can't remember whether I've been to 750+ or 850+ Albion matches, and can't be bothered to tot them up again. It would have been nearer 1500, but I played Saturdays for a few years, and lived in Yorkshire for many more.
c) I had a Season Tkt for 10 years before moving to St.Ives 3 years ago, so - sorry - I can't get back every fortnight, although I do get back for 4 games a year. It's 270 miles door-to-door.
d) Instead, I watch them online every week. Not the same, but I get a good view of how we're playing.
I reiterate that Saturday's performance was the worst I've seen live.
Good defending: yes.
But 23% possession at home tells its tale. This was nothing to do with Liverpool being a much better richer Club - it was to do with a Coach who doesn't appreciate that scoring goals is the best way to come away with a point.
And 58% pass completion also tells its tale. Even in the E & N games I referred to, we passed to each other a lot more often than 58%.
I was in a reasonable mood, meeting up with my old "neighbours" in the East Stand, so I can't say my mind was clouded. It was absolute drivel (apart from when McManaman came on and ran at them; and I wondered whether he might get a bollocking for not kicking the ball into Row Z).
I'd love Tony Pulis to recommend, and land, some proper footballers for next season, and thus change the playing style. But my mate's an Away S/T holder (has been for many years) and he's not going to spend £100 to embarrassingly watch them park the bus next season.
Can't blame him. Let's just hope he/they bring in the right players.