01 Dec 2024 13:22:48
I agree with all the previous posts, particularly yours RHR and Cypress ??. I said before the game it wouldn't be easy and it wasn't. Ipswich are hard working, organized, physical and niggly, constantly wasting time and feigning injury in order to disrupt us. I thought the ref had a good game and kept it flowing as best he could. The penalty was nailed on.
The Tractor Boys can play a bit as well and their winger Hutchinson got the better of Neco quite a few times. But credit to him he stuck at it and had got him under control as the game went on. Remember he hadn't played (except for Wales) since early in the season, was out of position and didn't get much help from CHO.
Yates was my Man of the Match, put in a big shift, loves the rough and tumble and intelligent game management when we led. Even had time for a Cruyff like but of skill to escape from a tight spot in the 2nd half. That's what you pick up training day in, day out with silky South Americans folks.
What can I add in superlatives about Woody? Complete professional, goal poacher, calm penalty taker and as fit as a butchers dog. He was holding the ball up to see out the game in the final minutes despite having been battered for the previous 90. Well played young man ?
Jota looked lovely, got the penalty and should have chalked up a superb assist for Murillos effort but for a brilliant save. I think he's worth a start against Man City on workrate alone.
Sels had one proper save to make which shows how solid our defence was. I'll miss Murillo if ( or when) he goes ( hopefully not in January) but Morato looked a composed and solid partner to Milankovic when he came on.
I'm a bit old fashioned about defending corners as I think that 2 players should defend the posts. Aina saved us a goal yesterday doing this. Admittedly anticipating whilst the ball was on its way.
Solid team performance and we are back on track, effectively ahead of the game with over half the points in the bag and only one third of the season gone.
Coyr! ??????.
01 Dec 2024 13:35:38
Correction Jota is lively but not necessarily lovely! ?.
01 Dec 2024 15:28:41
Whatever floats ya boat Stokey. ?.
02 Dec 2024 09:44:27
Hey, don’t knock it until you tried it Scouse ……?I’d never trust a man with eyebrows like that mate! ?.