Reserves vs Bolton Wanderers (MSC)

PS18 · 14th December 2009, 21:01

Bit of a choke, although in fairness Tunnicliffe's pen was decent and Stewart's wasn't bad (short run-up though, hate them). Pogba looked surprisingly nervy and it showed in his kick.

No idea why Eikrem didn't take one, very strange.

CLK_FPC · 14th December 2009, 21:02

so we lost

Elliott · 14th December 2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by PS18

Bit of a choke, although in fairness Tunnicliffe's pen was decent and Stewart's wasn't bad (short run-up though, hate them). Pogba looked surprisingly nervy and it showed in his kick.

No idea why Eikrem didn't take one, very strange.

Indeed.

Elliott · 14th December 2009, 21:11

Is Ole wearing a wig?

Virtuoso · 14th December 2009, 21:36

Before the penalties even started and the 5 for us were decided, I said that I thought Cameron Stewart would miss - I don't really rate his finishing or shooting technique. Pogba and especially Tunnicliffe's were more surprising, can't quite understand how we managed to throw away a 2-0 penalty shootout lead though. I'm sure that couldn't have happened too many times before.

Didn't think we played that well, started the first half well then lost our way. Had interspersed moments in the second half. Was very impressed again by Pogba, especially as it was his Reserves debut - he has the wonderful ability of making space for himself in a congested midfield area by his brilliant close control, quick feet and awareness of his surroundings. We were desperately missing a focal point in attack though, does anyone know what injury Macheda has and how long he'll be out? Also, thought our defence was very poor tonight though it was a completely changed backline and that couldn't be easy for them tonight.

RonaldoVII · 14th December 2009, 22:41

Diouf was in the stand

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 15th December 2009, 05:31

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Originally Posted by Virtuoso

Before the penalties even started and the 5 for us were decided, I said that I thought Cameron Stewart would miss - I don't really rate his finishing or shooting technique. Pogba and especially Tunnicliffe's were more surprising, can't quite understand how we managed to throw away a 2-0 penalty shootout lead though. I'm sure that couldn't have happened too many times before.

Didn't think we played that well, started the first half well then lost our way. Had interspersed moments in the second half. Was very impressed again by Pogba, especially as it was his Reserves debut - he has the wonderful ability of making space for himself in a congested midfield area by his brilliant close control, quick feet and awareness of his surroundings. We were desperately missing a focal point in attack though, does anyone know what injury Macheda has and how long he'll be out? Also, thought our defence was very poor tonight though it was a completely changed backline and that couldn't be easy for them tonight.

SAF said on MUtv that Macheda had 2 weeks IIRC.

Virtuoso · 15th December 2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

SAF said on MUtv that Macheda had 2 weeks IIRC.

Alright cheers, would be very useful to have him available over Christmas. Actually, especially in January with the Carling Cup in particular.

Girish II · 15th December 2009, 10:19

I think when Obadeyi out-muscled and out paced Gill, it was an epitomy of the rest of the game. With so many young lads in our squad, it's understandable, but I still thought they gave a good account of themselves.

Pogba showed he clearly didn't look out of his depth at this level, let's hope for some more reserve time for him in the new year.

Decotron · 15th December 2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Girish II

I think when Obadeyi out-muscled and out paced Gill, it was an epitomy of the rest of the game. With so many young lads in our squad, it's understandable, but I still thought they gave a good account of themselves.

Pogba showed he clearly didn't look out of his depth at this level, let's hope for some more reserve time for him in the new year.

Did you happen to records lasts nights show on MUTV? Ole gave a post match interview where he apparently mentioned that Pogba is still a way off full fitness which makes his impact all the more impressive.

Girish II · 15th December 2009, 11:05

I did but it cutoff early due to the run over with the pens. Will catch it again this afternoon. He's made a big impact in his short time here already, it's remarkable for one so young.

samabachan · 15th December 2009, 11:30

Yeah, Pogba was clearly slowing at about 70 minutes or so. It was a real surprise that they didn't bring him off for Petrucci.

Inigo Montoya · 15th December 2009, 11:50

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Originally Posted by samabachan

Yeah, Pogba was clearly slowing at about 70 minutes or so. It was a real surprise that they didn't bring him off for Petrucci.

Are we surprised? He's 16 up and against adults

Pogue Mahone · 15th December 2009, 12:22

Pogba's one of the most intriguing young players to join in ages.

He came with a reputation as some sort of defensive midfielder and he does like to get stuck in but I've been very surprised and impressed by his range of passing and the quality he has on the ball. Add to that his habit of scoring goals and it looks like we have a real gem.

When he stops growing and fills out that gangly frame, he has every chance of developing into a really top class all-round central midfielder. Happy days.

datura · 15th December 2009, 12:45

Pogba is one if those players who looks knackered running onto the pitch at the start of the game.

samabachan · 15th December 2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

Are we surprised? He's 16 up and against adults

No, I said I was surprised he didn't come off. It's to be expected that he was exhausted.

Pogue Mahone · 15th December 2009, 13:02

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Originally Posted by datura

Pogba is one if those players who looks knackered running onto the pitch at the start of the game.

Him and Obertan both.

Must be that French 'je ne sais quoi', too cool to get all sweaty and flustered.

jb8521 · 15th December 2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by datura

Pogba is one if those players who looks knackered running onto the pitch at the start of the game.

He has that awkward damien duff style walk where it looks like one leg is longer than the other

Elliott · 15th December 2009, 16:14

Will Keane's not injured, is he? A bit strange that he wasn't involved yesterday, considering his form, our lack of strikers and the fact that it was a bit of a free-for-all kidswise (btw, that last part has absolutely no gay, paedo connotations, Top).

Inigo Montoya · 15th December 2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by jb8521

He has that awkward damien duff style walk where it looks like one leg is longer than the other

At least he doesn't have Duff's arse

Chris H · 17th December 2009, 22:36

Goals are up in the video thread, here.

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14th December 2009, 21:01	#121 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 2,075	Bit of a choke, although in fairness Tunnicliffe's pen was decent and Stewart's wasn't bad (short run-up though, hate them). Pogba looked surprisingly nervy and it showed in his kick. No idea why Eikrem didn't take one, very strange.

14th December 2009, 21:02	#122 (permalink)
CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402	so we lost

14th December 2009, 21:11	#124 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Is Ole wearing a wig?

14th December 2009, 21:36	#125 (permalink)
Virtuoso Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,822	Before the penalties even started and the 5 for us were decided, I said that I thought Cameron Stewart would miss - I don't really rate his finishing or shooting technique. Pogba and especially Tunnicliffe's were more surprising, can't quite understand how we managed to throw away a 2-0 penalty shootout lead though. I'm sure that couldn't have happened too many times before. Didn't think we played that well, started the first half well then lost our way. Had interspersed moments in the second half. Was very impressed again by Pogba, especially as it was his Reserves debut - he has the wonderful ability of making space for himself in a congested midfield area by his brilliant close control, quick feet and awareness of his surroundings. We were desperately missing a focal point in attack though, does anyone know what injury Macheda has and how long he'll be out? Also, thought our defence was very poor tonight though it was a completely changed backline and that couldn't be easy for them tonight.

14th December 2009, 22:41	#126 (permalink)
RonaldoVII First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 PSN:FrozenInHell BetfairPromo: UTFAKVVTJ Posts: 12,090	Diouf was in the stand

15th December 2009, 10:19	#129 (permalink)
Girish II First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,418	I think when Obadeyi out-muscled and out paced Gill, it was an epitomy of the rest of the game. With so many young lads in our squad, it's understandable, but I still thought they gave a good account of themselves. Pogba showed he clearly didn't look out of his depth at this level, let's hope for some more reserve time for him in the new year.

15th December 2009, 11:05	#131 (permalink)
Girish II First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,418	I did but it cutoff early due to the run over with the pens. Will catch it again this afternoon. He's made a big impact in his short time here already, it's remarkable for one so young.

15th December 2009, 11:30	#132 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	Yeah, Pogba was clearly slowing at about 70 minutes or so. It was a real surprise that they didn't bring him off for Petrucci.

15th December 2009, 12:22	#134 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,522	Pogba's one of the most intriguing young players to join in ages. He came with a reputation as some sort of defensive midfielder and he does like to get stuck in but I've been very surprised and impressed by his range of passing and the quality he has on the ball. Add to that his habit of scoring goals and it looks like we have a real gem. When he stops growing and fills out that gangly frame, he has every chance of developing into a really top class all-round central midfielder. Happy days.

15th December 2009, 12:45	#135 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Pogba is one if those players who looks knackered running onto the pitch at the start of the game.

15th December 2009, 16:14	#139 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Will Keane's not injured, is he? A bit strange that he wasn't involved yesterday, considering his form, our lack of strikers and the fact that it was a bit of a free-for-all kidswise (btw, that last part has absolutely no gay, paedo connotations, Top).

17th December 2009, 22:36	#141 (permalink)
Chris H First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,742	Goals are up in the video thread, here.