SUPER CLARETS vs THE OWLS - Match Thread

[THEWELLERNUT70]

After the 1st very poor 20 minutes we gradually have grown in to the game. Edwards is miles above anything we have. A cracking little player

[gandhisflipflop]

I was so excited when we signed Edwards and couldn’t believe we actually got him! So happy he’s proving what a great player he is.

[Vegas Claret]

the tone was set at the start when Cullen could easily have turned forward but instead he turned backwards, we gave away a corner and they hit the post. I can't comprehend how bad a performance we've just put in

[Zom Zom]

Off the pace? Yes.
I’m sure there’s a saying that suggests the sign of a good side is when they win, even when they’re not at their best?

We have had some luck tonight, granted, but I’ll take a half time lead after a struggling performance any day of the week.

[Devils_Advocate]

Poor first half saved by some sheer brilliance. Fair play to Sheff Wed who have come and had a go and caused us problems but hopefully that goal knocks the wind out of their sails.

Regardless of the goal Parker needs to use half time to sort a few things out as we need to be better in the second half and get a grip of the game and put it to bed in the next 20 mins. Will be a big disappointment if we go into the last 15 mins defending a one goal lead

[Tribesmen]

Yep we were 2nd best for much of the half , but yes Edwards is the best palyer opn the pitch .
I will take the 1-0 at HT

[Casper2]

OFC. Edwards just proved my point, muppet!

Muppet is that really necessary.
Edwards goal lit up an abysmal first half if you can’t see that then , I won’t be abusive.

[CoolClaret]

The polar opposite of the PNE first half, really. Crap, over ran but a bit of individual brilliance (which we've so desperately missed this year at times) puts us ahead at the end, vs dominating the half and missing a sitter at the end!

[RVclaret]

Poor first half saved by some sheer brilliance. Fair play to Sheff Wed who have come and had a go and caused us problems but hopefully that goal knocks the wind out of their sails.

Regardless of the goal Parker needs to use half time to sort a few things out as we need to be better in the second half and get a grip of the game and put it to bed in the next 20 mins. Will be a big disappointment if we go into the last 15 mins defending a one goal lead

Agree, their left side are both on bookings too, the plan absolutely needs to involve isolating Edwards as much as possible.

[expoultryboy]

Anthony on the left with Pires just doesn't work .

[Sozturf7]

Cream always.... Well you know how it goes. Stop bl..dy complaining. We have had a bit of a bad patch tonight but still will come out on TOP.

[chekhov]

We’re winning 1-0. It was a fantastic half.

[Vegas Claret]

Anthony on the left with Pires just doesn't work .

Deffo seems to be a better relationship between Humphreys and Anthony, with Pires on a booking maybe that should be a change

[Zom Zom]

Muppet is that really necessary.
Edwards goal lit up an abysmal first half if you can’t see that then , I won’t be abusive.

Ignore it. I do. Folk who can’t form a reasoned argument turn to insults when their judgement is questioned. The bloody internet’s full of them

[willsclarets]

Shelvey will help us keep control of the ball, that would be my change

Yep like that. He's more likely to find Edwards too.

[willsclarets]

I'm pretty sure everyone except Edwards will be getting a bollocking right now

[Murger]

Deffo seems to be a better relationship between Humphreys and Anthony, with Pires on a booking maybe that should be a change

For who?

[Boss Hogg]

A really really poor half and we could easily be losing. Edwards has looked class and the difference.

[rosswallacefreekick]

I’d imagine we’ll gone on to win this… which makes the Preston result even more frustrating, as we’d by level with the Blades at worst, or in second at best.

[warksclaret]

Hate to say it but I get tense when any team attacks on Pires’s side

[boatshed bill]

Anthony on the left with Pires just doesn't work .

It takes time to build the necessary understanding. Shame Anthony had to switch sides because, generally, he's been our most creative forward.

[JohnDearyMe]

Hope we pass it around in our half a bit more this half

[Vegas Claret]

For who?

just seen Humphrys isn't on the bench, I hadn't clocked that. Hope he's not injured

[boatshed bill]

just seen Humphrys isn't on the bench, I hadn't clocked that. Hope he's not injured

Injured

[Newcastleclaret93]

Really glad Edwards is up and running. He is a real difference maker at this level.

I knew he was good but he’s clearly miles better than anyone else on the pitch

[ElectroClaret]

Edwards noshing on some fruit coming out for
second half.

[Zom Zom]

Apparently the lad who has just come on for Wednesday, used to be a Claret. I can’t say I know of him.

[dvalley69]

the tone was set at the start when Cullen could easily have turned forward but instead he turned backwards, we gave away a corner and they hit the post. I can't comprehend how bad a performance we've just put in

Funny how you choose to highlight that from Cullen rather than his run for the goal... says it all about our fanbase, just looking for the negatives. We weren't great that half, guaranteed, but seeing as we've played well in the past and not won, and now it's fine for the majority to slate us after 1 half of football then it's a pretty sad indictment of our online fans.

[dvalley69]

Ignore it. I do. Folk who can’t form a reasoned argument turn to insults when their judgement is questioned. The bloody internet’s full of them

I've given plenty of reasons and justifications for the total over-reaction to that 1st half.

[Commy]

It was an excellent run from Cullen for the goal.

[Ampth7]

Awful performance, no idea how we’re winning, other than to say a bit of magic from Edwards. Other than that, I’m done with Parkerball, it’s absolute garbage and has been far too often this season!

Cue other posters who will say ‘how can you moan when we’re winning’ but my comeback to that is this is standard Parker; relying on one or two individuals to bail him out. E.g. Mitrovic and Solanke.

Completely static in attack in a ridiculously rigid system that is far too easy to defend against. Fed up of it to be honest and it needs to change!

[Buxtonclaret]

Great block, Roberts.
He's on it, tonight.

[willsclarets]

Pires just got skinned 6 times in 10 seconds poor fella

[Kgun5]

Never a handball.

[boatshed bill]

Sounds like Gassama is bossing Pires.

[warksclaret]

Pores is shocking

[BigGaz]

That's just brainless from Flemming

[Kgun5]

Flemming watched the hockey game last night.

[Tricky Trevor]

A moments time out to say what a wonderful footballer is Barry Bannan.

[Commy]

That Gassama is a decent player.

[RVclaret]

Subs needed now.

[Murger]

Gonna do well to not concede in this game.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I think Pires is turning into a bit of a bit of a scapegoat on here.

He recieved some hospital passes in the first half that I thought he dealt well with.

Yes he’s a bit clumsy but he’s getting next to no support from Anthony against Sheff weds best player

[CoolClaret]

Subs needed now.

Shame Humphreys isn't on the bench - must be injured?

[willsclarets]

I think Pires is turning into a bit of a bit of a scapegoat on here.

He recieved some hospital passes in the first half that I thought he dealt well with.

Yes he’s a bit clumsy but he’s getting next to no support from Anthony against Sheff weds best player

Despite my comment I don't think he's awful. But he got severely done there

[Kgun5]

I wouldn't mind Brownhill's control, (albeit, usually passing backwards), to see out this game.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Brownhill needs to come on sooner rather than later

[BigGaz]

Kiiiiiiiinell more close shaves tonight than Wallace and Gromit

[expoultryboy]

Must be time to get Flemming off .

[Casper2]

Ignore it. I do. Folk who can’t form a reasoned argument turn to insults when their judgement is questioned. The bloody internet’s full of them

Very true Zom