28 Aug 2016 23:06:01
Few thoughts on Saturdays game (waited a bit because anything posted at the time gets lost in a crowd of posts) .
First thing is condolences to the guy who passed away's family. Really puts things in perspective.
Second is that what a result. May not have been the greatest performance but those are the exact sort of games we lost under Martinez. it was hardly a tactical master stroke to bring Mori on late on, but it was the exact sort of solid tactical decision we've been missing and from that perspective, that's the third consecutive match that an intelligent sub has ensured the result. early days, but Koeman is doing everything right so far.
Bolasie was superb. Offers everything Deulofeu does but with strength, determination and less predictability.
To quickly bring it back to my usual negativity, though, I have to say that the Stoke fans where an absolute disgrace. Obviously not them all, a lot gave generously to Speedo Mick at half time and a lot respectfully watched the game, but a lot should be ashamed of themselves. Sat very close to them in the park end and a guy and an 8 year old child where both hit with coins and I was very nearly hit with a full bottle. First half was all 'banter' but after we scored they turned poisonous and their was at least 5 people I saw who should never be allowed in a stadium again. Hope CCTV reveals the guilty parties and Stoke are fined for their poor behaviour.
I'd also say that I've finally decided that I really hope we don't sign a new right back. Holgate's future is an CB for me but if this gives he more game time then I'm 100% behind it. Got a lot to learn but has been superb so far.
{Ed025's Note - i cant argue with any of that anders, good post mate..
28 Aug 2016 23:40:57
Good post. Agree with everything you said. could see what was happening with the stoke fans and this is starting to creep back onto the games. Have been to away games were a small minority of our fans have let us down with similar actions, its leaves it up to the majority to point our these clowns that tarnish the names of all clubs.