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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1470 on: December 07, 2018, 11:53:01 PM »


This is what  Dean Smith does in the summer.  This is partially why we are so much fcukin better.  He doesn't fuck off to the Algarve until he is pleading for his job in July.  I love the bloke.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1471 on: December 08, 2018, 12:31:55 AM »


This is what  Dean Smith does in the summer.  This is partially why we are so much fcukin better.  He doesn't fuck off to the Algarve until he is pleading for his job in July.  I love the bloke.

I couldn't be more chuffed that he's our manager.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1472 on: December 08, 2018, 09:17:34 AM »
The turnaround in performances of the first team since Dean arrived has changed dramatically for the better, I honestly think we will win the league this season. The system suits the players, and they are showing what they are capable of now rather than the rancid style of football that SB instilled on the team.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1473 on: December 08, 2018, 09:33:44 AM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1474 on: December 08, 2018, 10:42:11 AM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

You're right mate, but I wouldn't change it.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1475 on: December 08, 2018, 10:47:53 AM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

Mind you better defenders and a keeper would mean we could still take this approach and concede less goals. Hutton and Chester got skinned for their first and both Chester and Nyland should have done better for the equalizer even if we got cheated on the end.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1476 on: December 08, 2018, 10:57:44 AM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

Doesn't excuse the shit goalkeeping

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1477 on: December 08, 2018, 12:06:59 PM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

I’d argue a dreadful decision by the officials cost us last night. If their player hadn’t been allowed to handle the ball twice we’d have won. Also that attacking attitude on most days would have had them buried by the time injury time came around. It’s definitely the right attitude.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1478 on: December 08, 2018, 12:34:44 PM »
I must admit I get a bit frustrated when people find our own players at fault because the other side cheated.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1479 on: December 08, 2018, 12:47:34 PM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

Yes, because taking a step back and inviting teams to attack has always worked so well in the past.

It wasn’t the mindset that cost us but profligate finishing. I love the current attitude and it is playing to our strengths.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1480 on: December 08, 2018, 12:48:55 PM »
I must admit I get a bit frustrated when people find our own players at fault because the other side cheated.

if the officials had done their job properly we would have won 2-1

if Tammy had done his job properly we would have won 3 or 4 to one

if Nyland had done his job properly since he came we would be in the top 6 already

you can take your pick,
but I’d rather not rely on officials I’d rather our own players just get the job done like we have been doing in previous away games

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1481 on: December 08, 2018, 12:59:46 PM »
Another good performance, we need to finish this exceptionally tricky run of games off by picking up 6 pts against Leeds and Stoke. Do that and we will be within striking distance entering the new year and the only way will be up.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1482 on: December 08, 2018, 01:05:44 PM »
The old adage that those who live by the sword die by the sword is true. We are now a wonderful team but it was that attacking mindset that cost us last night. We were still in that mood rather than looking after the clock, in injury time, that led to their equaliser.

we can’t play to let the clock click down, we just invite the other team to score
he did bring Whelan on to shore it up in midfield, fat lot of good that did


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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1483 on: December 08, 2018, 01:44:58 PM »
There going to be ups , downs and frustrations. But for the first time in years I can't wait for match day to come..I'm bloody loving it.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #1484 on: December 08, 2018, 02:31:13 PM »
I wish we were playing again tomorrow.

I can't wait for each game. We're the best side in the division.

Goalkeeper and a few others and we'll win the league.

 


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