Boring Boring Albion

[spring hall convert]

I agree with most of this however, why when we conceded the equaliser, did Kuszczak wave his defence forward so often and revert to hoofing the ball into Reading's half? This is the tactic we usually employ in the last 5 minutes of a game and invariably results in the the opposition regaining possession, thereby guaranteeing us a nail biting conclusion!

That was exactly my complaint. For the ten minutes after the sending off we were so stupid. Ulloa had won nothing in the air all game and the only way we looked to threaten from the back in the first half was when Upson or Greer brought the ball out of defence and comitted someone, creating a gap for us to work with. That 10 minutes of hoofball was rubbish. When we went back to playing it mainly on the ground we started to look threatening again. A bit of a panic I thought- maybe a little more planning at the 10 vs 11 stuff needed.

 

[MissGull]

So boring to beat QPR 2-0 at home. I long for the days where we can have a stable 1-1 draw against Cambridge United.

 

[Silkster365]

So boring to beat QPR 2-0 at home. I long for the days where we can have a stable 1-1 draw against Cambridge United.

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

WTF! We were playing a team full of internationals and beat them 2-0. What on EARTH do you want

 

[Monkey Man]

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

I thought we battled well for 90 minutes against a team that on paper is much better than us. I admit I found the first half against Reading really dull but tonight I was entertained.

 

[Kneon Light]

Thought it was much better tonight. Even if it had finished 0-0 it would have been an improvement.
By playing Buckley as a right attacker it gives us pace and options on both sides of the pitch.
I like Lopez (but not in that role) but we play much better without him and for me at least having pace on both sides makes it far less boring to watch.
(good attacking subs too - well done Oscar)

 

[Bold Seagull]

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

you tool!

 

[Silkster365]

We're all entitled to an opinion! Just saying, for me that was as bad as the reading performance. 3 shots to their 21. 2 late goals lead to people with short memories but if we had drawn 0-0 people would be kicking off now after another lacklustre showing

 

[Bold Seagull]

I thought we battled well for 90 minutes against a team that on paper is much better than us. I admit I found the first half against Reading really dull but tonight I was entertained.

Fantastic game of football, some great skills on show, 2 sides really trying to win.

 

[LamieRobertson]

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

 

[Weststander]

It was hardly an inspiring performance though was it. I think the "papering over the cracks" thread needs to be bounced again.

In contrast to games we could and should have won, but didn't get the 3 points. Luck generally evens itself out, and it was no insult to have not bossed this game against a team and squad that have cost many times that of the current Albion's to assemble.

 

[Orson Cart]

I thought it was actually a pretty entertaining game tonight and showcased our strengths (really solid defensive team with Upson sublime and PIG in great form) and weaknesses (at the front). But then I thought Bruno lost the ball too often and should have been subbed, just before his beautiful cross for Ulloa - so what do I know. Oh, and unsung hero of the evening for me was Ince, who just never gave up and who I suspect the QPR midfield hated having to play against.