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Re: Press-ing around
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2021, 09:15:53 AM »
Done.

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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2021, 09:20:17 AM »
Very accurate final paragraph!

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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2021, 09:34:46 AM »
Good read Mr W.

I hope the little un enjoyed it despite the result.

Also, bumped into Mr Woolley yesterday. Nice to see you again.

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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2021, 12:59:37 PM »
Good read Dave.

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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2021, 01:13:47 PM »
Thank you. He did to be fair. He was so excited. Helped along by games on his phone and an endless supply of sweets from the lovely young couple sitting in front of us. He lasted until the 80th minute.

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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2021, 01:23:10 PM »
Good read Dave.

The pleasure's all mine Daz

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Re: Press-ing around
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2021, 02:11:37 PM »
'Deflections are played to the opposition as accurately as Gordon Cowans in his prime.'

Although there's no question West Ham deserved the win, I noticed this too. Not our luckiest day!

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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2021, 02:27:23 PM »
"Going back to what we do best" - absolutely agree Dave. 

You could have added another clause to one of your sentences where you mention sacked managers look back on days like these and added - not sure of their best formation or team.

The big problem for Dean is shoring up the defence probably means playing 4-2-3-1 and that higlights the £100m hole thats not been adequately filled. 

The record without Jack isn't great to say the least.  I'm worried for Deano and wish him the best in sorting it out because it ain't looking pretty.
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Re: Press-ing around
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2021, 02:42:18 PM »
I think there is definitely a trend for bigger scores again. Teams, instead of shoring things up, go for it and whilst it can work, it usually fails.

We tried yesterday but everything went against us (including management decisions).

 


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