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Post by oufcad27 on Jan 2, 2017 18:53:38 GMT
Was at the game. We desperately need a striker! Great strike from Dunks!
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Post by concretebob on Jan 2, 2017 19:15:40 GMT
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 19:17:13 GMT
Wow that not a lot of highlights, a goal and a sending off
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Post by bazzer9461 on Jan 2, 2017 19:19:34 GMT
Took his chance well but as per 30 seconds and no more
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Post by ttg17 on Jan 2, 2017 19:25:52 GMT
Gillingham were really pretty bad today. I wonder if maybe we got lucky with two of their bigger players being sent off in the previous game and so being unavailable here. Konchesky would certainly have given them a bit more leadership and solidarity at the back I'm sure.
The more I see of us (granted I haven't got to that many games this year) the more I think we are again on the cusp of being a REALLY good side. We finally have direct, exciting wide players, a very solid defense with fullbacks that attack (I thought Johnson was our best player today and Edwards gave his best performance that I've seen), and a central midfield that can play good football (if not finish when given a clear sight of goal from the edge of the area..!). We just don't QUITE click al to of the time. Overhit crosses and poor balls in and little support for our front men are what is holding us back. I thought Taylor was good today though. Some of his distribution was laughable, but a lot of that seemed to come from miscommunication (which is probably fair, given he doesnt get much game time). He has a good touch though and was giving their CBs a proper battle all day. But for the ball in from Hall being behind him in the second half he would probably have scored, too (that being said from where I was sat it did look like he swung and missed at an absolute sitter in the first half). I think he must start. He does not offer an enormous goal threat but neither does KH, the difference between the two being that Taylor offers something else with his physicality and hold up play.
Two more things I noticed from a couple of players' body language: I thought Robbie Hall looked jaded today. He looked frustrated and upset from minute one. Not too sure what to make of this but players being unhappy is never good. Secondly, Tyler Roberts had a couple of goes at Marvin Johnson when he came on about balls not being put where he wanted them. Players having goes at each other on the pitch can be good, showing a competitiveness and a desire, but I didn't get the sense this was one of those. It seemed more as if the 17-year-old from the premiership club was trying to boss about the League 1 left winger. If that is the case it is worryingly arrogant and has no place in our team.
Good stuff all in all though. Gills were there to be put away and we did. Bring on Rotherham.
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Post by makv on Jan 2, 2017 19:34:53 GMT
Very interesting interview with MApps when he talked about current injured and loanees. And giving the subs a kick up the arse. What was said? If I remember correctly - Sercs maybe back in training in a week; Long and Ribeiro about 3 weeks. Nothing about Martin or Thomas, obviously. Anyone remember any better/more?
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Post by maggiesdad on Jan 2, 2017 19:48:57 GMT
We need two proper strikers up front not sure what Leadsom offers us and perhaps that extra body could be used for hemmings. Ledson (since injury) starting games , average 1.66 points per game (15 from 9 games). Ledson NOT starting games, average 0.85 points per game (19 from 16 games). Of course, it's not all down to him but as I have said previously,every engine needs oil.....
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Post by daveoufc on Jan 2, 2017 19:49:42 GMT
If I remember correctly - Sercs maybe back in training in a week; Long and Ribeiro about 3 weeks. Nothing about Martin or Thomas, obviously. Anyone remember any better/more? No buisness in the transfer window expected before the Fa cup game next weekend. Great result today by the way
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Post by bigronaldo on Jan 2, 2017 20:13:54 GMT
Sad I know but I couldn't help but look on their fans twitter and websites, many said our fans were the best supporters they had seen in ages and if we had a decent striker, we would have won by 5 or 6. Tell us something we don't know!
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Post by mariokempes on Jan 2, 2017 20:39:40 GMT
We need two proper strikers up front not sure what Leadsom offers us and perhaps that extra body could be used for hemmings. Ledson (since injury) starting games , average 1.66 points per game (15 from 9 games). Ledson NOT starting games, average 0.85 points per game (19 from 16 games). Of course, it's not all down to him but as I have said previously,every engine needs oil..... Couldnt agree more young Ledson is a mature head on young shoulders doing the simple things well. Lots of teams have players doing the same and they are often overlooked in favour of the players with a bit more flair. But as you say every engine needs its oil
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Post by ox4eva on Jan 2, 2017 20:47:34 GMT
Sky went mad with the level of coverage there, too much to ask for them to use our correct club badge either!!
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Post by shosho on Jan 2, 2017 21:01:55 GMT
Ledson (since injury) starting games , average 1.66 points per game (15 from 9 games). Ledson NOT starting games, average 0.85 points per game (19 from 16 games). Of course, it's not all down to him but as I have said previously,every engine needs oil..... Couldnt agree more young Ledson is a mature head on young shoulders doing the simple things well. Lots of teams have players doing the same and they are often overlooked in favour of the players with a bit more flair. But as you say every engine needs its oil I think Ledson is understated in the current set up. He has a great passing ability and break play up. i did expect Lundstram to get forward a little more, however Ledson appears more keen on attempts from range. Ledson is 'The Janitor'...he always mops up.
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Post by Gary Baldi on Jan 2, 2017 21:22:48 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority.
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Post by holdsteady on Jan 2, 2017 21:30:23 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. If some of our fans go any further up their own arses they won't be able to sing. It's up to the individual how they follow the team, they pay the money they make the choice. No such thing as a super fan, if anyone would want to be such a thing.
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Post by Gary Baldi on Jan 2, 2017 21:33:56 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. If some of our fans go any further up their own arses they won't be able to sing. It's up to the individual how they follow the team, they pay the money they make the choice. No such thing as a super fan, if anyone would want to be such a thing. It's so ridiculous. Considering all of the crap football we've seen in the last 10 years, I don't recall anyone leaving because fans weren't singing loud enough. As you say, no one should dictate how one supports the team. The fact 1400 went to Gillingham on 2nd January immunises them from that petty BS
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 21:34:29 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. Absolutely wholeheartedly NOT true. Totally false. I'm very good friends with the person who left early and he is well within his right to if he's not enjoying it, had a lot to drink and has put a ton of effort into supporting OUFC, above and beyond attending alone. Spreading rumours like this is just damaging to the fanbase, certainly not very fair on the individual either. This needs putting to bed before it escalates through false rumours and made up rubbish. One bloke decided to leave, I'm sure he's not the first to do that mid-game?!
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 21:39:10 GMT
No more damaging than referring to other oufc fans as crap and shite because they weren't singing though is it? And I think I will find it was Connor that said he it was why he left, and he's one of u isn't he?
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Post by makv on Jan 2, 2017 21:40:09 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. Can we just …… not?
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Post by holdsteady on Jan 2, 2017 21:43:48 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. Absolutely wholeheartedly NOT true. Totally false. I'm very good friends with the person who left early and he is well within his right to if he's not enjoying it, had a lot to drink and has put a ton of effort into supporting OUFC, above and beyond attending alone. Spreading rumours like this is just damaging to the fanbase, certainly not very fair on the individual either. This needs putting to bed before it escalates through false rumours and made up rubbish. One bloke decided to leave, I'm sure he's not the first to do that mid-game?! People can leave when they want/not attend, it's not prison or compulsory, only super fans think it is. I have left early myself when we are getting hammered, but didn't the ultra wannabes sing loyal supporters at fans leaving early against Blackburn last year?
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Post by yellowsarmy on Jan 2, 2017 21:44:05 GMT
Ledson (since injury) starting games , average 1.66 points per game (15 from 9 games). Ledson NOT starting games, average 0.85 points per game (19 from 16 games). Of course, it's not all down to him but as I have said previously,every engine needs oil..... Couldnt agree more young Ledson is a mature head on young shoulders doing the simple things well. Lots of teams have players doing the same and they are often overlooked in favour of the players with a bit more flair. But as you say every engine needs its oil Fair enough. Seems he may add to the robustness of midfield. To be honest I was simply asking the question who should be dropped to get a proper striker on. For me it's either him or hall. Also how well did Tyler Roberts play after he came on. He was immense and I actually thought we looked more threatening after he came on and we played 2 up.
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 22:12:08 GMT
I hope you chaps are proud of your comments on here sometimes, such unnecessary digs at a bunch of young lads just trying to enjoy themselves and support the team with a bit of colour.
Oufcyellows, many people will want me to ignore your comment as I think it's a bit WUM esque. However, "Connor from Twitter" does dip in and out the group occasionally. Just like many young lads, he'll come and stand near us and sing sometimes which is great, more the merrier. Certainly not one of the core members though. He's one person on Twitter, his comments do not represent a group that had 40 lads on a coach today. Don't take his comments and tar tons of young lads with the same brush. And the one who left did not refer to "other oufc fans as crap and shite" as you put it, that's straight from your mouth not anyone elses. As I said, I'm great mates with the one who left and I'm telling you now that wasn't the case.
The lad who left has been under enourmous pressure recently with everything thats been going on, obviously felt it was more stress than fun today and decided to leave. I know exactly how he feels, I didn't attend boxing day for similar reasons but was back at it today, I'm sure he will be too one day. He used to do the entire back wall of flags by himself for 2 seasons in a row when the rest of the group went off to uni and travelling. He's well within his right to leave if he's not feeling it anymore.
And again, I probably shouldn't respond to the "didn't the ultra wannabes sing loyal supporters at fans leaving early against Blackburn last year?" because it's another WUM comment. I think every fan on here knows thats absolutely not true either. Some idiots have sang it as fans have walked out over the years, suddenly accusing our group of singing it is totally unfair too. We try to purely sing songs that support the team, hence why we're not big into the "bla blas a sh*thole, I wanna go home" lyrics.
The Ultras are just a bunch of young guys, ages ranging from 15 upwards who are trying to support the team with a bit of extra colour and enthusiasm. I really hope the younger ones don't read this forum.
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Post by Gary Baldi on Jan 2, 2017 22:12:24 GMT
I see from Twitter that some fans left early because people weren't singing. Cheer up you mardy muppets! Talk about a superiority complex from a minority. Absolutely wholeheartedly NOT true. Totally false. I'm very good friends with the person who left early and he is well within his right to if he's not enjoying it, had a lot to drink and has put a ton of effort into supporting OUFC, above and beyond attending alone. Spreading rumours like this is just damaging to the fanbase, certainly not very fair on the individual either. This needs putting to bed before it escalates through false rumours and made up rubbish. One bloke decided to leave, I'm sure he's not the first to do that mid-game?! If he up and just left, why did people know about it? Clearly something must have been said loud enough for people to comment on how odd it is to say it?
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 22:16:08 GMT
Absolutely wholeheartedly NOT true. Totally false. I'm very good friends with the person who left early and he is well within his right to if he's not enjoying it, had a lot to drink and has put a ton of effort into supporting OUFC, above and beyond attending alone. Spreading rumours like this is just damaging to the fanbase, certainly not very fair on the individual either. This needs putting to bed before it escalates through false rumours and made up rubbish. One bloke decided to leave, I'm sure he's not the first to do that mid-game?! If he up and just left, why did people know about it? Clearly something must have been said loud enough for people to comment on how odd it is to say it? ONE person tweeted something false about it and people quickly jumped on the bandwagon and started moaning about it. That's why I'm trying to nip it in the bud before it escalates on Twitter and now Yellowsforum. People love to jump on something they've heard even if it's not actually true.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jan 2, 2017 22:20:06 GMT
I hope you chaps are proud of your comments on here sometimes, such unnecessary digs at a bunch of young lads just trying to enjoy themselves and support the team with a bit of colour. Oufcyellows, many people will want me to ignore your comment as I think it's a bit WUM esque. However, "Connor from Twitter" does dip in and out the group occasionally. Just like many young lads, he'll come and stand near us and sing sometimes which is great, more the merrier. Certainly not one of the core members though. He's one person on Twitter, his comments do not represent a group that had 40 lads on a coach today. Don't take his comments and tar tons of young lads with the same brush. And the one who left did not refer to "other oufc fans as crap and shite" as you put it, that's straight from your mouth not anyone elses. As I said, I'm great mates with the one who left and I'm telling you now that wasn't the case. The lad who left has been under enourmous pressure recently with everything thats been going on, obviously felt it was more stress than fun today and decided to leave. I know exactly how he feels, I didn't attend boxing day for similar reasons but was back at it today, I'm sure he will be too one day. He used to do the entire back wall of flags by himself for 2 seasons in a row when the rest of the group went off to uni and travelling. He's well within his right to leave if he's not feeling it anymore. And again, I probably shouldn't respond to the "didn't the ultra wannabes sing loyal supporters at fans leaving early against Blackburn last year?" because it's another WUM comment. I think every fan on here knows thats absolutely not true either. Some idiots have sang it as fans have walked out over the years, suddenly accusing our group of singing it is totally unfair too. We try to purely sing songs that support the team, hence why we're not big into the "bla blas a sh*thole, I wanna go home" lyrics. The Ultras are just a bunch of young guys, ages ranging from 15 upwards who are trying to support the team with a bit of extra colour and enthusiasm. I really hope the younger ones don't read this forum. It wasn't a wum comment at all, u say it never happened I was pointing out that it was Connor who said it did, not garybaldi making it up . he also called our fans crap and shite, which is where that comment come from I never said it was the guy who left, Connor is claiming to be one of ur group by saying some of "our lads" left because others wouldn't sing. I haven't tried taring u at all mate was just trying to point out where the comments came from
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Post by makv on Jan 2, 2017 22:21:03 GMT
If he up and just left, why did people know about it? Clearly something must have been said loud enough for people to comment on how odd it is to say it? ONE person tweeted something false about it and people quickly jumped on the bandwagon and started moaning about it. That's why I'm trying to nip it in the bud before it escalates on Twitter and now Yellowsforum. People love to jump on something they've heard even if it's not actually true. Seriously. Can we just drop this and let it go its own way on twitter? Irrelevant to this thread, and we have too much "he said/she said" on too many other topics as it is.
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Post by Gary Baldi on Jan 2, 2017 22:24:31 GMT
If he up and just left, why did people know about it? Clearly something must have been said loud enough for people to comment on how odd it is to say it? ONE person tweeted something false about it and people quickly jumped on the bandwagon and started moaning about it. That's why I'm trying to nip it in the bud before it escalates on Twitter and now Yellowsforum. People love to jump on something they've heard even if it's not actually true. Why wasn't this sorted out hours ago on Twitter then? Seems odd to me that you've allowed it to escalate when you say it's not true. As a general point, I'd be more careful who the Ultras let associate with you. You will get tarnished by their actions and their words.
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Post by eighteen93 on Jan 2, 2017 22:25:23 GMT
Why would a young ultra dude (Oxford fan) travel over 100 miles to west Kent on a bank holiday and check out at half time in a game his side are dominating in?
Something does not add up in my view.
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 22:26:18 GMT
I hope you chaps are proud of your comments on here sometimes, such unnecessary digs at a bunch of young lads just trying to enjoy themselves and support the team with a bit of colour. Oufcyellows, many people will want me to ignore your comment as I think it's a bit WUM esque. However, "Connor from Twitter" does dip in and out the group occasionally. Just like many young lads, he'll come and stand near us and sing sometimes which is great, more the merrier. Certainly not one of the core members though. He's one person on Twitter, his comments do not represent a group that had 40 lads on a coach today. Don't take his comments and tar tons of young lads with the same brush. And the one who left did not refer to "other oufc fans as crap and shite" as you put it, that's straight from your mouth not anyone elses. As I said, I'm great mates with the one who left and I'm telling you now that wasn't the case. The lad who left has been under enourmous pressure recently with everything thats been going on, obviously felt it was more stress than fun today and decided to leave. I know exactly how he feels, I didn't attend boxing day for similar reasons but was back at it today, I'm sure he will be too one day. He used to do the entire back wall of flags by himself for 2 seasons in a row when the rest of the group went off to uni and travelling. He's well within his right to leave if he's not feeling it anymore. And again, I probably shouldn't respond to the "didn't the ultra wannabes sing loyal supporters at fans leaving early against Blackburn last year?" because it's another WUM comment. I think every fan on here knows thats absolutely not true either. Some idiots have sang it as fans have walked out over the years, suddenly accusing our group of singing it is totally unfair too. We try to purely sing songs that support the team, hence why we're not big into the "bla blas a sh*thole, I wanna go home" lyrics. The Ultras are just a bunch of young guys, ages ranging from 15 upwards who are trying to support the team with a bit of extra colour and enthusiasm. I really hope the younger ones don't read this forum. It wasn't a wum comment at all, u say it never happened I was pointing out that it was Connor who said it did, not garybaldi making it up . he also called our fans crap and shite, which is where that comment come from I never said it was the guy who left, Connor is claiming to be one of ur group by saying some of "our lads" left because others wouldn't sing. I haven't tried taring u at all mate was just trying to point out where the comments came from Fair enough. Sometimes it does feel like people would love the Ultras to fail. Got lots of flags in today, handed a few out to other fans in the pub, got a display done away from home with some difficult stewards. Come home after the game and there's not one mention of that, but instead we find people on here and social media jumping on a comment about one lad who left mid game and claiming all our lads have superiority complexes. Pure bemused!
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Post by bigronaldo on Jan 2, 2017 22:28:15 GMT
Sounded loud enough on radox!
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Post by tbfuth14 on Jan 2, 2017 22:31:26 GMT
ONE person tweeted something false about it and people quickly jumped on the bandwagon and started moaning about it. That's why I'm trying to nip it in the bud before it escalates on Twitter and now Yellowsforum. People love to jump on something they've heard even if it's not actually true. Why wasn't this sorted out hours ago on Twitter then? Seems odd to me that you've allowed it to escalate when you say it's not true. As a general point, I'd be more careful who the Ultras let associate with you. You will get tarnished by their actions and their words. Chelsea fans were racist in Paris, doesn't mean every Chelsea fan is racist. The problem is thinking a minority, or one person represents a majority with something they say.
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