Ponky Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 It was an encouraging win especially given the amount of pressure both players and manager have been under this week. Bolton were game but only really threatened IMO when Klasnic came on for Elmander. I thought Ashley just snuck in for MOM over Petrov. Delph really showed some nice touches and I thought his positioning was much improved today - AND no yellow card for Mr Delph! I thought Downing, Carew and Gabby were all a bit lacklustre today and Collins frustrated me with playing stupid over-ambitious passes that gave the ball away too easily. The Spurs loss gave us a foot back in the door today. Hopefully the boys can capitalize on it in coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT3AVFC Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 We are at least still in with a slim chance of the top 4, although clearly we are the outsiders as we cannot afford any more slip ups. I still think Citeh are the favourites. We have the same points as Liverpool and a similar run in but whereas we're outsiders they are one of the favourites to get 4th. Not too sure why that is bearing in mind they have hardly set the world alight away from Anfield. I would agree that there is no margin for error in the run in. As for today - pleased as punch with the result. Nothing less than a win would do and the players showed great character following last week's mauling. Now to stuff Terry's words back down his throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudley_villa Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Deserved overall me thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Didn't watch the game, was playing myself. Just comeback and seen the score, extremely proud after losing 7-1 we come back just to win a game and a clean sheet! Get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Didn't watch the game, was playing with myself. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Just wondering how Delph played? Glad to see Petrov apparently playing really well after a few weeks of dead on his feet. We've got some real fighters in the squad, just glad we've got 3 points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Didn't watch the game, was playing with myself. Just come all over my clean sheet! Get in! Even more :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Bastards! Inform me! How did the game go? How did Delph play? I hate missing games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Just wondering how Delph played? Glad to see Petrov apparently playing really well after a few weeks of dead on his feet. We've got some real fighters in the squad, just glad we've got 3 points! Thought Delph was very solid but played very conservatively with neat, short passes - nothing too creative. Made several telling tackles in the second half. All of them completely upright, restrained and textbook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 City already in front FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted April 3, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2010 Delph was good, he seemed a bit more composed and mature than usual and also kept up going forward and giving us a bit extra. He didn't do that much, but good all the same. Had 1 shot that was charged down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Shit...City up 3 already...WTF is going on? Cricket score on hand methinks1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 fans already leaving the ground after 6 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbonus Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 City already in front FFS. city 3 0 after 6 mins. dont think burnley will do us a favour today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa_Rosa Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 An extra special afternoon thanks to Sunderland's efforts against Spurs in the supposedly easy one of Arry's run in fixtures. My Mackem-supporting missus was there and reckons it should have been 5 or 6. She's going to get some of the good stuff tonight. On the downside, Burnley are 3-0 down already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottenM Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Don't understand some reactions on here, we got beat 7-1 last game and we just got a perfect win away from home with a clean sheet, resting Milner as well, and still a lot of negativity.... Anyway. Friedel - 7 - Dealt with everything he had to. Cuellar - 7 - Well, he had a good game at full back didn't he... Collins - 6 - As mentioned by someone else, distribution not so good. Dunne - 6 - Didn't seem as involved as normal, also not going forward for corners now? Warnock - 7 - Solid going both ways. Petrov - 8 - Maybe gets an extra point for being so improved compared to recent outings Delph - 7 - Good touch, simple passing, didn't get booked. Ideal. Downing - 6 - Great delivery but could do more. A.Young - 8 - MOTM Might not always have the final ball, but always looking to do something and bagged a great goal. Agbonlahor - 7- Run the flanks well carrying a knock, passed well and wins a lot of corners, free kicks and throw ins in advanced postions. Carew - 6 - Held the ball up well but didn't look a goal threat. Mention for M'ON. Good subs, Heskey was ideal for the time he came on, and Sidwell for a tiring Delph perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey_1984 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 good result and great to bounce back from last week. will decide my MOTM when ive watched the football first highlights, the stream i was watching was shit. Gotta say though the fans were brilliant today as always with our away support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Did anyone think Burnley would get a result? Our big game is Everton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 just got back from the game.it wasnt pretty at all apart from a great goal by ash who was good all game..... petrov and dunne were also quality.....and warnock provided great width in the second half.... downing offered nothing yet again and needs to hit the gym coz he gets knocked off the ball like a girl... massive win and now 4th is down to 5 points........ well done martin and the team for battling away even though gabby almost **** it up for you! and christ the bolton fans are drab...not one song all game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Agbonlahor - 5 That's a bit harsh srsmithUSA, I had Gabby down as man of the match, I thought he provided a threat, held the ball up very well and passed it really well. We saw it differently. For me, 5 is what a PL player should do. He did it. He had some good moments, but he also muffed a 1 on 1, and seemed invisible for long stretches. I could see someone rating him higher than 5, but I have a hard time seeing him as MOTM. Competent, yes; MOTM, don't see it. Sorry, we'll just hold different opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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