Huddersfield Post Match & MOTM

[sharpysharps86]

With Fulham's two games in hand and Bournemouth on 49 points it would've been great to get the win today, but Huddersfield are a really tough side this season, proving that by beating Forest away recently, so you have to look at it as a point gained, especially when you find yourself playing against the ref as well.

Incredible that we are currently 2nd in the table at the start of the year! This is the most likeable group of players we've had in a long time and they are throwing everything they've got at it this season.

[roversfan99]

Any news on the Pickering injury? Like everyone he wasn't at his best today and was no better going forward than Nyambe, but any absence would be a blow as he has proved a very dependable addition to our team.

[arbitro]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Any news on the Pickering injury? Like everyone he wasn't at his best today and was no better going forward than Nyambe, but any absence would be a blow as he has proved a very dependable addition to our team.

It looked like a calf injury to me which is what kept him out earlier in the season. 

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

37 minutes ago, damo100 said:

Wow, such a poor post from Windy.

Because?

[Gav]

What a brilliant seasons it’s been so far, much better than anyone could have imagined. As fans can hold our heads up high and that’s in no small part to the manager Tony Mowbray and the players he’s assembled.

Our squad is threadbare, we looked leggy today, the owners need to provide funds now to keep the momentum going, we may never have a better opportunity than this season to go up.

Onwards and upwards.

 

 

Edited January 2, 2022 by Gav

[DeeCee]

Didn't happen today but clean sheet, promotion teams keep plenty of those. 👍

[Paul Mellelieu]

Looking forward to a trip to Wigan to enjoy a day off from league pressures.

[The Mighty Chaffinch]

If Buckley and Travis don’t get yellows in the first half then I think we go on to win that match. The Buckley yellow was just one of Stroud’s baffling to shocking decisions that ruined an otherwise competitive and relatively enjoyable game of football. Buckley has been booked a number of times in first halves this season and it has always led to a reduction in his presence in the second period. Huddersfield were rarely overran in the second half, unlike the first 20 minutes where I thought we were outstanding as they struggled to come to terms with the conditions and the tyro that is the ‘new’ Buckley was at his best. We didn’t create too much throughout but I put that down to a very solid defensive display from the Terriers.  The most influential person on the pitch was the referee and that tells you everything you need to know. He’ll be back in Huddersfield by now, genuflecting to his bust of Herbert Chapman. Twonk 

[bazza]

Buckley may have been booked for dissent. Radio Lancs commentators said he needs to stop arguing with the ref.

TM must have a word with him.

[oldjamfan1]

1 minute ago, bazza said:

Buckley may have been booked for dissent. Radio Lancs commentators said he needs to stop arguing with the ref.

TM must have a word with him.

Looked like he was booked for a slightly late tackle to me?

[roversfan99]

I thought the Buckley one was probably a yellow card with them looking to attack and to be honest I could see it coming. It isn't the first time that he has picked up a needless yellow card for a foul like that.

[bazza]

1 minute ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Looked like he was booked for a slightly late tackle to me?

Maybe so. I didn't see the game. But he has been a bit lippy in several games.

[Songman]

12 minutes ago, The Mighty Chaffinch said:

If Buckley and Travis don’t get yellows in the first half then I think we go on to win that match. The Buckley yellow was just one of Stroud’s baffling to shocking decisions that ruined an otherwise competitive and relatively enjoyable game of football. Buckley has been booked a number of times in first halves this season and it has always led to a reduction in his presence in the second period. Huddersfield were rarely overran in the second half, unlike the first 20 minutes where I thought we were outstanding as they struggled to come to terms with the conditions and the tyro that is the ‘new’ Buckley was at his best. We didn’t create too much throughout but I put that down to a very solid defensive display from the Terriers.  The most influential person on the pitch was the referee and that tells you everything you need to know. He’ll be back in Huddersfield by now, genuflecting to his bust of Herbert Chapman. Twonk 

The ref got plenty wrong, but the Buckley tackle was one of the clearer yellows you will see.

[SamTheShrew]

Buckley and Travis were both clear yellows to me. The Town lad and Van Hecke should have seen red for two yellows.

the BBD penalty shout first half, definite foul, to which correct advantage was played; however, one of those cases where the advantage puts you in a worse position sadly.

I thought Huddersfield were a well oiled unit so a decent point. They looked more likely to win at times. Whoever scored would have won 1-0. Frustrating that the pitch stifled Rothwell and Buckley games. TM made the right shout with Gallagher but should have put him more central and aimed for knockdowns.

the 3 centre halves were all excellent for me. Wharton or Lenihan MOTM. Wharton had no grace at all but crikey he does the job well.

an enjoyable visit to Ewood with a decent point and 2nd place. Happy new year!

Edited January 2, 2022 by SamTheShrew

[tomphil]

Stroud - Typical jumped up ex Prem ref wanting to 'run' the game rather than referee it.

How many times do we have to be on the wrong end of these idiots. That wasn't incompetence which is often the case. It was just downright ignorance and arrogance. Had the Rovers players incensed and having a go, had the crowd having a go, just decided to reply with his own petulance !

As for the game it was always going to be a tough one but we kept them down to very few chances even though we couldn't really create owt. Think they were more than happy to protect the point they started with if truth be told. We though do need to be able to shake things up with better use of substitutions. Like the last game the old TM is bubbling away not far under the surface he needs to be far more creative than repeating the same things.

Good crowd again all things considered, anyone saying otherwise is a bit of a clown imo.

Edited January 2, 2022 by tomphil

[gumboots]

Do you think I should avoid going to Ewood. Last time I went we got knocked out of the league Cup. Today we looked somewhat aimless, we got an appalling ref who helped neither side and seemed clueless, failed to capitalise on early pressure and ended up getting a 0-0. Im clearly a jinx

[Miller11]

Just didn’t happen for us going forward today. I thought we defended impeccably throughout, but the final ball was lacking from everyone. Just one better decision, once, and we win the game.

Thought the pitch nullified Buckley, and Rothwell to a lesser extent. Travis was quietly brilliant today though. Deliveries from set pieces were poor. Brereton operated very wide and dropped deep too often. You have to give Huddersfield credit for the way they defended… not many teams can figure out how to shut us out.

Depressingly predictable some of the usual suspects are hammering Nyambe. A poor ball that was neither cross nor shot, and one bit of hesitation were his blips. Again people talking about how he should be crossing… who to exactly? Made several good runs where the pass needed to be quicker, or the decision better. However, I think they key point people need to realise is that if we’d had a “better attacking right wing back” or JRC playing instead, they would’ve scored that breakaway in the second half that Nyambe single handed lay turned into a nothing situation.

No need for a post-mortem. Sometimes you just have those days when nothing really comes off. Major positive to take is once again how solid we looked. One fluke goal conceded in seven games, second in the league… there really isn’t much to be complaining about on the pitch. Best time being a Rovers fan in over a decade.

Edited January 2, 2022 by Miller11

[arbitro]

The referee interpreted this as reckless and cautioned for it. Not only that he passed the buck by holding his earpiece and looking at the AR in an effort to tell everyone he was advised by the AR to caution.

Shockingly poor.

[AllRoverAsia]

6 minutes ago, arbitro said:

The referee interpreted this as reckless and cautioned for it. Not only that he passed the buck by holding his earpiece and looking at the AR in an effort to tell everyone he was advised by the AR to caution.

Shockingly poor.

It looked like a red in real time and on repeat viewing looks like a deliberate assault and try at breaking Dolan's ankle. The ball isn't in the same Parish.

[garnersfags]

The consensus is that a number of players had an off day today, for a number of understandable reasons.

I just don't understand the overt personal criticism of Nyambe, though. 

No-one else since the Fulham game has been called 'abysmal' (see dictionary definition...), or been accused of having 'no clue...'

I just don't agree that he is sooo far behind the other 13 regulars. Seems to be a personal vendetta.

He's not perfect, but neither is BBD. 

Nyambe is streets ahead of Pickering at getting forward and being available in the opposing half, as well as 'always' being able to get back into defensive position. He creates just as many chances and goals as Pickering. They are both having a really good season.

Nyambe's energy levels are second to none. 

I think the personal abuse is over the top, unless also aimed at Rothwell and others.

 

[rigger]

5 minutes ago, garnersfags said:

The consensus is that a number of players had an off day today, for a number of understandable reasons.

I just don't understand the overt personal criticism of Nyambe, though. 

No-one else since the Fulham game has been called 'abysmal' (see dictionary definition...), or been accused of having 'no clue...'

I just don't agree that he is sooo far behind the other 13 regulars. Seems to be a personal vendetta.

He's not perfect, but neither is BBD. 

Nyambe is streets ahead of Pickering at getting forward and being available in the opposing half, as well as 'always' being able to get back into defensive position. He creates just as many chances and goals as Pickering. They are both having a really good season.

Nyambe's energy levels are second to none. 

I think the personal abuse is over the top, unless also aimed at Rothwell and others.

 

So you do not condone the level of personal abuse against one player, but think it should be negated by abuse of other players ?

[slowmo]

I think Nyambe is great at what he does , but lacks the final ball . 

He's picking up good positions, but it needs to be someone with an end product receiving it in those positions. 

[BlackburnEnd75]

2 hours ago, SamTheShrew said:

 

the BBD penalty shout first half, definite foul, to which correct advantage was played; however, one of those cases where the advantage puts you in a worse position 

Surely the whole point of an advantage is to see if there is an advantage then pull it back. The fouled side should not be disadvantaged. 

It literally cannot be an advantage if brereton doesn't fully regain his balance after the first foul.

I don't think it was an advantage that came to nothing it felt like he just missed it.

[damo100]

5 hours ago, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said:

Because?

'Because' no sooner do Rovers not carry on their incredible 6 game winning streak,  or score today when we've averaged over 2 goals per game at Ewood, they also continue to be the Championships 2nd highest scorers and you post asking for a new striker?

Wow.....

Edited January 2, 2022 by damo100

[Fraserkirky]

8 hours ago, Tony Rover said:

Pitch was a disgrace, totally stopped us playing our game. Whatever happens it needs addressing come the end of the season. Normally a big fan of Nyambe but big disappointment today, too many opportunities wasted. Maybe harsh to single him out as there were a few not firing on all cylinders, including the ref! End of the day clean sheet on a miserable day, 2nd in the league. Would of snapped your arm off if you had said that at the start of the season.

Oh no, make no mistake about it, Nyambe was rotten today. Brutal decision making, and lethargic for me. 

Fortunately, that’s the worst he has played all year. 

Edited January 3, 2022 by Fraserkirky