v Sunderland (h) - 26/12/2024

[jny]

Where would we be right now if Dolan and Hedges actually had a final ball?

[ItsRoverZ]

We should really be 2 or 3 up here. We need to score another or 2 before we let them back into it.

[had.e.nuff]

its good to see the new signing in the stands !

[Tugay-is-God]

Just now, had.e.nuff said:

its good to see the new signing in the stands !

He looked captivated by what he was watching 

[CambridgeRover]

Just now, had.e.nuff said:

its good to see the new signing in the stands !

Who?

[Forever Blue]

2 minutes ago, CambridgeRover said:

Who?

Jude Bellingham - it’s a joke

[had.e.nuff]

3 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

Jude Bellingham - it’s a joke

he might be looking to buy a club like Trent

[Tom]

Thought Hyam was smashing that volley into our own next for a split second!

Games gone scrappy but we should be up for that 

Need Yuki to be sensible on a booking 

[moerpho]

We look so solid in defense despite some pressure from Sunderland. Just need to get a second to calm nerves.

[OsloRover]

Dolan scores from corner but offside

[doctorryan]

That should've been a goal.

[duckson]

3 minutes ago, doctorryan said:

That should've been a goal.

Dolan was offside from when Ohashi headed it although Ohashi wasn't trying to pass to him and it hit a Sunderland player and went 90 deg into Dolan's path. Not sure what the offside rule is on that, must be offside!

Edited December 26, 2024 by duckson

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, doctorryan said:

That should've been a goal.

Dolan was stood in an offside position but the ball ricocheted off a Sunderland player last. Does it not have to be an intentional action from the defender these days?

[moerpho]

Brilliant half! Big shout out to the wasteful Dolan and the massive Baath

[RevidgeBlue]

Just now, moerpho said:

Brilliant half! Big shout out to the wasteful Dolan and the massive Baath

Come on - Dolan's been brilliant.

[Andy]

Have to say, that's a brilliant first half.
Quick and aggressive in attack; if we had a forward who could finish, we'd be 3-0 or 4-0 up at HT.

Haven't missed Trav, which is a big compliment to Baker and the back line are very well drilled.

JE has this spot on so far.
Big test of our intentions this season and, after 45 minutes, so far so good.

[davulsukur]

Hedges and Dolan showing exactly why they are so polarising. Moments of good work, undone by poor decisions a few mins later. 

Overall, a good half from us and we are now starting to frustrate Sunderland and forcing the game into a scrappy affair, which suits us.

[ItsRoverZ]

Please don't drop off second half

[joey_big_nose]

Weve looked really good, solid in defence, threatening on the break. Should probably be 2-0 up on balance...

Under most of our managers of recent times i would now expect us to lose all our confidence and have a real torrid second half. But with Eustace feel quite secure..

 

[booth]

We should be 3-0 up. Got a feeling that the disappointing shot by Hedges could come back to haunt us.

[Norbert Rassragr]

Sunderland have been ok without creating much, whereas we've been dangerous on the break.

Looks like a good crowd on the TV too.

Edited December 26, 2024 by Norbert Rassragr

[Devon Rover]

4 minutes ago, Andy said:

Have to say, that's a brilliant first half.
Quick and aggressive in attack; if we had a forward who could finish, we'd be 3-0 or 4-0 up at HT.

Haven't missed Trav, which is a big compliment to Baker and the back line are very well drilled.

JE has this spot on so far.
Big test of our intentions this season and, after 45 minutes, so far so good.

Agree with all of this. A very impressive half. Need a second goal, I suspect, with Sunderland being very accustomed to recovering a losing position. A win here would be immense and, so far, well deserved.

[Forever Blue]

19 minutes ago, had.e.nuff said:

he might be looking to buy a club like Trent

No idea if you’re joking. He’s watching his brother

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, davulsukur said:

Hedges and Dolan showing exactly why they are so polarising. Moments of good work, undone by poor decisions a few mins later. 

Overall, a good half from us and we are now starting to frustrate Sunderland and forcing the game into a scrappy affair, which suits us.

We just dropped off in the last 20 minutes of the first half.

Thought we looked a lot better going more direct with more pace  rather than when we try to play it out from the back.

[BankEnd Rover]

All set for a nervy 45...Need 3 points here!