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Post by Pilch on Aug 24, 2024 18:40:41 GMT 1
Really no point bashing Bloxham. Young inconsistent player that on his day can win us the game and on others nothing goes right for him. He has his strengths and his weaknesses but he always gives 100%. That's the point , today he gave about 8% 🙃 |
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Post by Worthingshrew on Aug 24, 2024 18:40:43 GMT 1
Another day another loss. No points from 3 games. 1 goal scored, and an xg that supports that. Only Wigan with a worse xg so far. It wasn't awful but continually going into games expecting (and getting) nothing. There aren't many sides now where I think many people would expect any points. Leyton Orient next week is definitely one though, so need to get something. after that it looks pretty rough going We have played teams currently sitting in 11th, 6th and 2nd. We have shown promise against all 3. Not an ideal start but reason to be positive. Part of the reason they’re 11th, 6th and 2nd is that they’ve played and beaten us. Table means nothing yet. |
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Aug 24, 2024 19:15:43 GMT 1
Really no point bashing Bloxham. Young inconsistent player that on his day can win us the game and on others nothing goes right for him. He has his strengths and his weaknesses but he always gives 100%. If I played for town I would give 100%. Doesn't mean I should be playing |
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Post by edgmond on Aug 24, 2024 19:21:55 GMT 1
The Wrexham match in a fortnight doesn't even bear thinking about. Judging by the gulf in finances it’s hard to disagree. However, we should have beaten them last year in the Cup so you never know. It’s also a bit of a free hit for us, as no one outside our fan base will give us a chance. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2024 19:36:23 GMT 1
Was able to listen to the first half.
The performance seemed to improve.
Marquis and OReilly seemed to do well and Taylor Perry as well.
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 24, 2024 19:40:11 GMT 1
We will improve....how fast I don't know..... hopefully against orient next week ...which is a tough game btw
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Post by pughywasfree on Aug 24, 2024 19:40:40 GMT 1
We have played teams currently sitting in 11th, 6th and 2nd. We have shown promise against all 3. Not an ideal start but reason to be positive. Part of the reason they’re 11th, 6th and 2nd is that they’ve played and beaten us. Table means nothing yet. I get your point but I imagine them teams will finish around them positions. |
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Post by vladimir on Aug 24, 2024 19:56:21 GMT 1
The Wrexham match in a fortnight doesn't even bear thinking about. Judging by the gulf in finances it’s hard to disagree. However, we should have beaten them last year in the Cup so you never know. It’s also a bit of a free hit for us, as no one outside our fan base will give us a chance. They are a very different beast at home compared to away. |
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Post by lancsman on Aug 24, 2024 20:01:46 GMT 1
We did well to stop them getting more goals and to be fair we had chances which they should have snuffed out but we turned them inside out for those. I have to say I didn’t believe we could turn in that performance and I have to say Savin was brilliant.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 24, 2024 20:05:48 GMT 1
The Wrexham match in a fortnight doesn't even bear thinking about. Judging by the gulf in finances it’s hard to disagree. However, we should have beaten them last year in the Cup so you never know. It’s also a bit of a free hit for us, as no one outside our fan base will give us a chance. Wrexham have stregthend there defence and have brought In key players ,they have broken there transfer record as well. |
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 24, 2024 20:09:44 GMT 1
Strong at home wrexsham.....but we've always done well there....🤷🤷
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Post by shrewswolf on Aug 24, 2024 20:18:39 GMT 1
Far better than expected. I don’t think we did enough to claim we deserved a point, but we certainly could’ve come away with one.
Winchester and Perry were good. The entire ‘front 4’ not so much, albeit maybe a little harsh on O’Reilly who shows flashes of genuine quality and would be unbelievable in a good team who keep possession/attack regularly.
Both subs looked decent, especially Sagoe Jr.
Orient does feel a big game.
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Aug 24, 2024 20:31:14 GMT 1
Good performance in parts today. Perry's energy was very important.
Their wing backs mullered us first half.
I'm not really sure where Bloxham plays. They exposed us from that side again and again.
Could have easily been 1-1 and was complimented by their fans on the way out.
It's not there yet but it's definitely an improvement.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2024 20:38:04 GMT 1
Bloxham is an enigma but surely Lloyd and Sagoe Jnr are better options.
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Post by staffordshrew on Aug 24, 2024 21:15:25 GMT 1
The Wrexham match in a fortnight doesn't even bear thinking about. That's the perfect match to spur the team into a superlative performance, bring it on. |
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Aug 24, 2024 21:24:31 GMT 1
Final score: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Shrewsbury Town.
Now the final score is decided at last - discuss.
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Post by Pilch on Aug 24, 2024 21:28:02 GMT 1
Good performance in parts today. Perry's energy was very important. Their wing backs mullered us first half. I'm not really sure where Bloxham plays. They exposed us from that side again and again. Could have easily been 1-1 and was complimented by their fans on the way out. It's not there yet but it's definitely an improvement. i could highlight the first half problem in one photo  |
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Post by callum on Aug 24, 2024 21:54:20 GMT 1
Bloxham certainly doesn't have a football brain, shouldn't be near the first team.
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 24, 2024 22:29:22 GMT 1
He's certainly not a winger....at 6'4...he should be plying his trade as a centre forward surely
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2024 22:32:35 GMT 1
Disappointed to see fans turn on Bloxham, he was hardly pulling up trees in league two last season and was suddenly recalled to be a regular starter. Simple fact of the matter is he currently isn’t good enough, and hasn’t ever really improved since breaking through years ago.
As for the game, I can respect a decent effort whilst still saying 0 points from 3 games is (obviously) the worst possible start, and encouraging performances won’t help us out of the mess, winning games will and it has to start next Saturday.
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Post by Pilch on Aug 24, 2024 22:38:35 GMT 1
Disappointed to see fans turn on Bloxham, he was hardly pulling up trees in league two last season and was suddenly recalled to be a regular starter. Simple fact of the matter is he currently isn’t good enough, and hasn’t ever really improved since breaking through years ago. As for the game, I can respect a decent effort whilst still saying 0 points from 3 games is (obviously) the worst possible start, and encouraging performances won’t help us out of the mess, winning games will and it has to start next Saturday. I dont think anyone has turned on him, just pinpointing a big issue today, before today Perry has been the goto scapegoat for most but he has nothing but praise today on this thread and deservedly so, also Savin has turned a few options for the better, having read this thread it is about the fairest we've had for many a game, no teddies, just honesty based on todays 90 minutes which should always be the case |
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 24, 2024 22:51:50 GMT 1
Yep...Perry was given his chance,and TBF...took it,and did ok against Fulham the other night....needs to kick on now,and be consistent 👍
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2024 23:16:51 GMT 1
I'm pleased if Perry proves me wrong and he will get the respect due.
Bloxham and Shipley take note please.
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Post by Exkeeper on Aug 25, 2024 1:29:24 GMT 1
Our season will not be defined by games like today but a performance to be proud of in a game nobody gave us a chance. I thought we deserved a point from the game. Perry played very well considering he has not had much game time. My MOTM was Savin, some great saves. Hoole did well against a tricky winger. Strongest we have looked defensively so far this season whilst also having a go down the other end. We go again. You thought Hoole did well? Their left sided winger/wingback took us to the cleaners. Hoole was giving him 30 yards of space and when got out to him he was roasted. Their goal came from that situation compounded by Benning leaving the scorer alone at the back post and although Savin had a good game, I reckon he may feel he could have done better with that. Bloxham can surely not expect a start next week I have said before, he is not a winger, not a striker and not a number 10. I wouldn’t even say he’s a No 12 either |
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Post by MartinB on Aug 25, 2024 6:31:42 GMT 1
Our season will not be defined by games like today but a performance to be proud of in a game nobody gave us a chance. I thought we deserved a point from the game. Perry played very well considering he has not had much game time. My MOTM was Savin, some great saves. Hoole did well against a tricky winger. Strongest we have looked defensively so far this season whilst also having a go down the other end. We go again. You thought Hoole did well? Their left sided winger/wingback took us to the cleaners. Hoole was giving him 30 yards of space and when got out to him he was roasted. Their goal came from that situation compounded by Benning leaving the scorer alone at the back post and although Savin had a good game, I reckon he may feel he could have done better with that. Bloxham can surely not expect a start next week I have said before, he is not a winger, not a striker and not a number 10. I wouldn’t even say he’s a No 12 either Major issue is both full backs are clear being instructed to tuck in to cover centre backs. That's fine if you have cover out wide from the midfield which we don't have at all. |
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Post by MartinB on Aug 25, 2024 6:38:51 GMT 1
Strange game yesterday. First 20 mins you thought it could be a cricket score but after they took the lead for all their possession then only chance I can remember them having was the one on one. Shot that hit the bat doesn't count as he was offside.
In the first half after goal their keeper made to very good saves to turn ball onto the bae and the save from Marquis. Also we should have done miles better with free header from the corner.
Sadly we didn't create anything in 2nd half
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Post by pughywasfree on Aug 25, 2024 6:54:53 GMT 1
Our season will not be defined by games like today but a performance to be proud of in a game nobody gave us a chance. I thought we deserved a point from the game. Perry played very well considering he has not had much game time. My MOTM was Savin, some great saves. Hoole did well against a tricky winger. Strongest we have looked defensively so far this season whilst also having a go down the other end. We go again. You thought Hoole did well? Their left sided winger/wingback took us to the cleaners. Hoole was giving him 30 yards of space and when got out to him he was roasted. Their goal came from that situation compounded by Benning leaving the scorer alone at the back post and although Savin had a good game, I reckon he may feel he could have done better with that. Bloxham can surely not expect a start next week I have said before, he is not a winger, not a striker and not a number 10. I wouldn’t even say he’s a No 12 either I believe that was by design. He was up against a quality player and prevented a lot more crosses than got past him. Sure there was times the winger got the cross in but Hoole did not have a lot of support. Compare his performance yesterday against his performance against Stevenage its night and day. He did not dive in, he did not get super-tight straight away allowing the attacker to turn him and generally made the attacker check and lay it off. Hurst said post match he was happy that the team stuck to the gameplan and it worked the majority of the game. It was clear we deployed a more compact defensive shape which allowed the wingers to have a bit of space. Hoole wont face much better wingers this season than he did yesterday. |
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Post by pughywasfree on Aug 25, 2024 7:53:47 GMT 1
Just had a read through the Huddersfield forum. Some idiots on that forum. Some full of praise too (easy when you came away with the win)
"Shrewsbury played anti football just like Town did under DM, no wonder other teams/fans hated us"
"Pretty embarrassing that CSL were outsung by Shrewsbury"
"It's also their cup final, They don't get to play in these surroundings very often"
"Lucky to win and Shrews were much better than the league position suggested. Thought they had some great moments and on balance are unlucky not to come away with at least a point"
"They are better than where they are, so a 1-0 will do for me"
"You can make far more mistakes in the third tier and get away with them than you can in the Championship. There were quite a few games last season where we turned in ok performances but were pegged back by quality finishing. From the three games we've played so far, things don't seem half as clinical down here. And I don't think any of the three teams we've played so far will finish in the bottom 4 either."
And my personal favourite.....
"We shouldn’t be only winning 1-0 against teams like Shrewsbury."
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Post by Valerioch on Aug 25, 2024 8:14:53 GMT 1
Think Perry has done well so far, Bloxham is offering nothing for us down the right. We are still in this. Perry gave 100% today , did the simple things but tom , very disappointed in him today , tallest guy in the pitch , can't win a header or even challenge for them , hasn't got a left foot , never attacks the ball , can't mark , never gambles on someone else's run , there was a great chance in both halves had he gambled on the ball being put in , nsiala was livid late on after flicking a throw in on begging to be attacked , he was a spectator today , how he stayed on the entire game is beyond me Apart from that , I think it was a 3-1 kind of game but at least at 1-0 we hung in there until the end and gave us hope at least , Savin produced a couple of great saves today , shame it seems we've be ordered to opt for the dodgy goal kick to the wings again , aiming for a guy who's never won a header Bloxham won a header which directly set up one of our best moments of yesterdays game - O’Reilly’s effort that hit the bar… |
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Post by pughywasfree on Aug 25, 2024 8:45:16 GMT 1
Just throwing it out there.
Bloxham was clattered in the first few minutes where he got studded in the leg. Could have been a hell of a lot worse.
Could have contributed to his sub par performance.
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