A question for those that went yesterday.

Jedi boro

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As you can’t judge via the radio or even sometimes on tv the full picture.

So How did you guys see it,

Was the score line fair did we look in the game and are you worried going forward.
 
To me the players looked like they weren’t fully committed, or had any belief in what they were doing. Coventry were no great shakes but they had one man who can finish a chance. I never thought we would score at any point in the game. Poor, and another big away following let down. Gibson is probably searching for a new manager today - it would not surprise me if he went for Dyche, who wouldn’t be popular amongst fans but would get us organised and back up the table. Gibson knows it would be disastrous to go down and he’ll be looking to protect against that now
 
As you can’t judge via the radio or even sometimes on tv the full picture.

So How did you guys see it,

Was the score line fair did we look in the game and are you worried going forward.
It was terrible. Right up until their goal we were sat back offering nothing going forward, and defensively we looked poor. Palmer and Dabo for them looked well up for it. Tommy Smith unfortunately is not the answer in this system. I'm sure he tried his best but he was shyte. Crooks looked clueless without Jones next to him. Whenever we got the ball in their final third, he was looking for that Jones run, which Smith was not able to provide. I think it was Dijksteel who was overlapping to try help them out, but he didn't really make himself useful. The team's overall passing remains poor, and Coventry outfought us all over the pitch. Gykores obviously a handful but we didn't do too bad in shackling him, bar of course, the obvious 17th minute head in hands moment.

First half was really bad. The only chance we had that I can recall was Muniz volley when it fell to him that went straight at the keeper. Happened so quick I'm not sure if he really could've done much better, looked like all he could do was react with a shot and we just didn't get that bit of luck. Not that we would've deserved it.

Second half was a bit more positive. We had about a 10 or 15 minute spell where we were on top and I thought if we got the goal then we'd have took the game by the scruff of the neck and won it. This was when Jones and Giles came onto the pitch, both of whom should've been in the starting XI. We moved the ball a lot better. My only criticism of Giles is when the ball fell to him in the box and he brought it down. The lad is either scared to have an effort or prefers an assist to a goal, because he should've broke the back of the net, but instead opted to square it to Crooks or Akpom or whoever it was. The ball bobbled behind our man, and the chance was lost. Our big problem in the second half was actually getting an effort on goal. We moved the ball around better and got some crosses in the box but we ultimately failed to create a clear cut chance. I'd say at a push we deserved a point, but we were miles off deserving all three.

I've now pretty much lost all hope and faith. Driving down there I didn't want to predict a Boro win, because our recent form suggests that's ever so unlikely. No clue how we're going to do in these next few games. I said before the match I'd give Wilder till the world cup, then we'll have had just about half a season. Woodgate somehow had about 37 odd games of a relegation scrap when he should've been sacked 15 games in. I'll now give Wilder till the end of the month, which takes us to when the whistle is blown at Deepdale. That's already bringing back bad memories from May. But if we lose to Birmingham on Wednesday night I'll be edging closer to calling for his head.
 
Shambolic first half: disjointed, no threat, pedestrian. Coventry were bang average and we were worse. It was beyond laughable that CW made only 1 change at half-time and as for swapping Dijksteel for McNair with 10 minutes to go, with Forss sat on the bench...Christ On A Bike.
2,500 away fans watching that absolute garbage, something has to give and the sooner the better.
 
It was terrible. Right up until their goal we were sat back offering nothing going forward, and defensively we looked poor. Palmer and Dabo for them looked well up for it. Tommy Smith unfortunately is not the answer in this system. I'm sure he tried his best but he was shyte. Crooks looked clueless without Jones next to him. Whenever we got the ball in their final third, he was looking for that Jones run, which Smith was not able to provide. I think it was Dijksteel who was overlapping to try help them out, but he didn't really make himself useful. The team's overall passing remains poor, and Coventry outfought us all over the pitch. Gykores obviously a handful but we didn't do too bad in shackling him, bar of course, the obvious 17th minute head in hands moment.

First half was really bad. The only chance we had that I can recall was Muniz volley when it fell to him that went straight at the keeper. Happened so quick I'm not sure if he really could've done much better, looked like all he could do was react with a shot and we just didn't get that bit of luck. Not that we would've deserved it.

Second half was a bit more positive. We had about a 10 or 15 minute spell where we were on top and I thought if we got the goal then we'd have took the game by the scruff of the neck and won it. This was when Jones and Giles came onto the pitch, both of whom should've been in the starting XI. We moved the ball a lot better. My only criticism of Giles is when the ball fell to him in the box and he brought it down. The lad is either scared to have an effort or prefers an assist to a goal, because he should've broke the back of the net, but instead opted to square it to Crooks or Akpom or whoever it was. The ball bobbled behind our man, and the chance was lost. Our big problem in the second half was actually getting an effort on goal. We moved the ball around better and got some crosses in the box but we ultimately failed to create a clear cut chance. I'd say at a push we deserved a point, but we were miles off deserving all three.

I've now pretty much lost all hope and faith. Driving down there I didn't want to predict a Boro win, because our recent form suggests that's ever so unlikely. No clue how we're going to do in these next few games. I said before the match I'd give Wilder till the world cup, then we'll have had just about half a season. Woodgate somehow had about 37 odd games of a relegation scrap when he should've been sacked 15 games in. I'll now give Wilder till the end of the month, which takes us to when the whistle is blown at Deepdale. That's already bringing back bad memories from May. But if we lose to Birmingham on Wednesday night I'll be edging closer to calling for his head.
Thanks for that
 
As you can’t judge via the radio or even sometimes on tv the full picture.

So How did you guys see it,

Was the score line fair did we look in the game and are you worried going forward.
I was there.

Think we were the better team, but again weren’t able to make it count in both boxes, so being the better team doesn’t really mean anything.

Away end was subdued. Wasn’t really that much anger really..think everyone was just resigned to the fact of what was happening.

Was shocked when I saw the team.

Wilder straight down the tunnel at FT.
 
You could tell in the first 10 minutes if we turned and in like most games we did not. CW said he had been watching Cov but obviously failed to tell the players. It was sad to see players getting pelters and I felt the players made a mistake coming down to see the fans. You could see they were none to pleased with the fans reaction but what did they expect after tha inept performance. They have lost the fans and it will take a massive effort to get them back.
 
The first half was the exact carbon copy of Reading away. I say this as attended both.

Simply no drive or movement. I have to say at times players look like they have never played this each other. The sheer amount of miss placed passes and balls 'bobbling' off shins etc.

We just look like we have absolutely no confidence whatsoever. Everyone just plays it safe with side ways passing. I don't see one part of this side that says 'it's a Wilder side'. We have the formation yet nobody seems to be comfortable playing it.

I don't go into conspiracy theories etc. Yet it does appear 'something isn't quiet right'. The body language of players is poor to say the least.

We got 'better' once Giles and Jones came on. Yet couldn't be any worse.

The whole game was just flat. They were every bit as bad as us. Although have a decent CF.

I live down south but not going to Millwall for the first time in years. Just can't be ars*d and can think of better ways of spending the money. I don't usually say that.
 
First half was abysmal. As has been said above, I don't think it is an effort or playing for the manager issue, it's confidence. We looked scared.

2nd half was a lot better but it couldn't have been much worse. Giles/Jones on the bench was baffling and they made a big difference.

However, Coventry backed off 2nd half and it's a lot easier to play when the opposition do that (see Cardiff 2nd half as well).

If I sit back and look at it objectively we had plenty of chances, Muniz should have scored 1st half, Giles passed when he should have shot, Crooks was inches away from a Giles cross, Fry should have done better with a header from a corner. We also missed a few opportunities with a bad ball / decision at the right time. Wouldn't be surprised if we 'won' on xG again.

Somehow he has to try and instill some confidence into them. I don't think we would be a million miles away if he could do that.
 
"Attitude over ability" someone told us a few months ago 🤔

Final whistle yesterday that person runs down the tunnel, and lets the players face the boo-ing.......some fcuking attitude that is !!

Need to look under the bus Mr W, there's not much space left, as most of the players are under it......time to look in the nearest mirror

Sorry, never answered the thread question.....it was shocking, 90 minute performances are getting worse by the week 😡
 
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