Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Into em Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s Owl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 It's not been a particularly happy hunting ground Vicarage Rd in the last few years but hoping the Rohl factor can get the "no wins" hoodoo off our backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Watched them against Boro, they were shocking. You know the rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCraigsOwl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Would be nice to at least gain a first league point against a non-Yorkshire team this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, 80s Owl said: It's not been a particularly happy hunting ground Vicarage Rd in the last few years but hoping the Rohl factor can get the "no wins" hoodoo off our backs. Nor for me - went to Watford, saw Boris Johnson campaigning, call from Mrs MK to say young un had probably bust his wrist playing football, train back, never saw the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Sounds like a perfect day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Andyben said: Sounds like a perfect day Was for us when he fucked off 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just listening to pre-Watford press conference. Who knows how successful he will turn out to be but he doesn't half talk some sense. Very impressive. Well worth a listen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 additional coaches tomorrow possibly. Before talking of new coaches, when asked, he took time to thank the existing/academy staff for their help this week. Classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I fuckin hope they've sorted the work permits before tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 DR indicated that both new men should be in by tomorrow ready to be involved at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 ...not the new coaches Permits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just now, Andyben said: ...not the new coaches Permits This really pissed you off didn't it 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Andyben said: ...not the new coaches Permits Yes I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Reesh said: This really pissed you off didn't it 😄 fuckin joke isn't it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 My first memory of watching us at Vicarage Road was when Graham Taylor was in charge. In a style similar to that which I think Xisco wanted for us, Watford ripped us apart on the counterattack. Speed down the wings with John Barnes left and ? Callaghan right with Wilf Rostrum overlapping and, I think, Blisset and Jenkins (fast, big, powerful) up front. Four nil at half time. I remember thinking at HT, that if we get a quick goal we might still get something out of the game. And straight from the kick off, the defence opened up and Ticker Taylor ran through on goal. He missed. The hoped for comeback petered out. FT 4-0. But I have a weird affection for the game as it was my first hearing, at a match, of “always look on the bright side of life”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 27 minutes ago, Reesh said: This really pissed you off didn't it 😄 apparently if we don't sort it before the match we're fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, M42Owl said: My first memory of watching us at Vicarage Road was when Graham Taylor was in charge. In a style similar to that which I think Xisco wanted for us, Watford ripped us apart on the counterattack. Speed down the wings with John Barnes left and ? Callaghan right with Wilf Rostrum overlapping and, I think, Blisset and Jenkins (fast, big, powerful) up front. Four nil at half time. I remember thinking at HT, that if we get a quick goal we might still get something out of the game. And straight from the kick off, the defence opened up and Ticker Taylor ran through on goal. He missed. The hoped for comeback petered out. FT 4-0. But I have a weird affection for the game as it was my first hearing, at a match, of “always look on the bright side of life”. Wilf Rostron even? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, M42Owl said: My first memory of watching us at Vicarage Road was when Graham Taylor was in charge. In a style similar to that which I think Xisco wanted for us, Watford ripped us apart on the counterattack. Speed down the wings with John Barnes left and ? Callaghan right with Wilf Rostrum overlapping and, I think, Blisset and Jenkins (fast, big, powerful) up front. Four nil at half time. I remember thinking at HT, that if we get a quick goal we might still get something out of the game. And straight from the kick off, the defence opened up and Ticker Taylor ran through on goal. He missed. The hoped for comeback petered out. FT 4-0. But I have a weird affection for the game as it was my first hearing, at a match, of “always look on the bright side of life”. I wasn't at that but remember one of the mates saying afterwards that he tried to get out before or at half time and couldn't. He definitely wasn't happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, M42Owl said: My first memory of watching us at Vicarage Road was when Graham Taylor was in charge. In a style similar to that which I think Xisco wanted for us, Watford ripped us apart on the counterattack. Speed down the wings with John Barnes left and ? Callaghan right with Wilf Rostrum overlapping and, I think, Blisset and Jenkins (fast, big, powerful) up front. Four nil at half time. I remember thinking at HT, that if we get a quick goal we might still get something out of the game. And straight from the kick off, the defence opened up and Ticker Taylor ran through on goal. He missed. The hoped for comeback petered out. FT 4-0. But I have a weird affection for the game as it was my first hearing, at a match, of “always look on the bright side of life”. Wilf Rostrum's last stand? 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 37 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: I wasn't at that but remember one of the mates saying afterwards that he tried to get out before or at half time and couldn't. He definitely wasn't happy! Which one of the 7 dwarves was he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Decent piece by the Star here about Windass.... https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/darren-to-xisco-to-danny-josh-windass-talks-managerial-changes-at-sheffield-wednesday-4378532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Reesh said: Was for us when he fucked off 😄 Who needs enemies eh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Reesh said: Wilf Rostron even? Such a long time ago, at least I didn’t mix him up with Wilf Smith. Easily done at my age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 25 minutes ago, mkowl said: Who needs enemies eh Was a tap in pal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Reesh said: Decent piece by the Star here about Windass.... https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/darren-to-xisco-to-danny-josh-windass-talks-managerial-changes-at-sheffield-wednesday-4378532 That is a good read and very encouraging 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s Owl Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 6 hours ago, M42Owl said: My first memory of watching us at Vicarage Road was when Graham Taylor was in charge. In a style similar to that which I think Xisco wanted for us, Watford ripped us apart on the counterattack. Speed down the wings with John Barnes left and ? Callaghan right with Wilf Rostrum overlapping and, I think, Blisset and Jenkins (fast, big, powerful) up front. Four nil at half time. I remember thinking at HT, that if we get a quick goal we might still get something out of the game. And straight from the kick off, the defence opened up and Ticker Taylor ran through on goal. He missed. The hoped for comeback petered out. FT 4-0. But I have a weird affection for the game as it was my first hearing, at a match, of “always look on the bright side of life”. Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 23 hours ago, Reesh said: Which one of the 7 dwarves was he? More like an ogre that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Gwan den Name the team / formation tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Andyben said: Gwan den Name the team / formation tomorrow.... I think I will comment about 2.01 pm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I know their are loads of opinions on the ticket priority points system but I’m a bit pissed off that this one sold out the day before I could get tickets I missed hull away as I was in holiday been to cardiff Swansea and Leeds and going to Plymouth but missing out tomorrow 😡😡 Yes I probably could have bought tickets off people that were selling on but that defeats the reason for TPP Anyway will watch from home 🙌🙌🙌 and still looking forward to it might start on the cans from 9 o clock just to make the experience of travelling 😂😂😂 UTO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Win by 2 or more goals and we are off the bottom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 8 hours ago, HappyOwl said: I know their are loads of opinions on the ticket priority points system but I’m a bit pissed off that this one sold out the day before I could get tickets I missed hull away as I was in holiday been to cardiff Swansea and Leeds and going to Plymouth but missing out tomorrow 😡😡 Yes I probably could have bought tickets off people that were selling on but that defeats the reason for TPP Anyway will watch from home 🙌🙌🙌 and still looking forward to it might start on the cans from 9 o clock just to make the experience of travelling 😂😂😂 UTO Tickets came available from office late last night and this morning .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 hours ago, HappyOwl said: I know their are loads of opinions on the ticket priority points system but I’m a bit pissed off that this one sold out the day before I could get tickets I missed hull away as I was in holiday been to cardiff Swansea and Leeds and going to Plymouth but missing out tomorrow 😡😡 Yes I probably could have bought tickets off people that were selling on but that defeats the reason for TPP Anyway will watch from home 🙌🙌🙌 and still looking forward to it might start on the cans from 9 o clock just to make the experience of travelling 😂😂😂 UTO I’m in a similar position. Been to Cardiff, Swansea, WBA, off to Plymouth. Wondering whether I’ll get a Bristol City ticket with hotel already booked. But I’m reluctant to help someone else’s points harvesting. And the more I see posts like this, the more I think one minor tweak to the TPP process would solve the problem. No TPPs if a game (away game) is sold out. Points only available for games where everyone has an equal chance of getting a ticket. It won’t be immediate, but it’ll soon end points harvesting. Your “reward” for buying a ticket at a sold out match: you see the match live. Your “reward” for buying a ticket for e.g. midweek at Plymouth: you see the match live and get 10 points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I think we should grade away matches A-G like home games. I'm sure everyone wil be happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I want to see the makings of a plan today. A week is not a lot of time to get a full set up in place, but to see an idea of how we will set up with and without the ball will be good, even if it doesn’t take hold immediately. I’d like to see us cause some problems today for more than a 5 minute spell - which is all we managed under Xisco. Whether we have the players to capitalise on that, the jury is out on, but, to cause problems will be a good start. Rohl talks about keeping things simple, that makes a lot of sense and I think the players will respond to that. That was Xisco’s issue. I didn’t see any formulation of anything in any game he was in charge of. I am going to have a wild stab at the team… Dawson Iorfa, Ihiekwe, Bernard, James Buckley, Vaulks, Bannan Musaba, Smith, Windass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Dawson Iorfa-Bernard-Ihiekwe-James Vaulks Bannan Byers Musaba Gregory Wilks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadOwl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Dawson Valentin - Bernard - Ihiekwe - James Byers - Bannan Windass Musaba - Smith - Gassama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boracic Lint Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Think he'll put out a conservative side to start with, he seems like a diplomatic fella. Would like to see what he does with the bench though, whether he makes early subs and who he brings on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mkowl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 19 hours ago, mkowl said: I think I will comment about 2.01 pm Interesting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyOwl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Can someone settle an argument for me please is Marvyn Johnson named in the squad for selection or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Still no natural left side defender. No Johnson in the squad so not a lot has changed Probably the slowest midfield 3 for a number of years Let's see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, HappyOwl said: Can someone settle an argument for me please is Marvyn Johnson named in the squad for selection or not? No he's not registered as it stands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, HappyOwl said: Can someone settle an argument for me please is Marvyn Johnson named in the squad for selection or not? Think in one of DR's interviews he said Johnson was back training with the squad and being assessed fitness wise. But he also said something about players aptitude on field and off field. Don't know whether that was sort of aimed at Johnson or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HappyOwl said: Can someone settle an argument for me please is Marvyn Johnson named in the squad for selection or not? I'd heard he'd been added a couple of weeks ago but seems it was false. Interesting selection. Not a fan of Bambo but we'll see. No Ihekwei either. Bernard been away so not surprised and anyway Famewo more natural left sided player. Hendrick most have shown more in training than we've seen in matches so far. Edited October 21, 2023 by Teddy Nickelarse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Lets be honest if Xisco had selected this team we would be tutting loudly. The difference will be if there is a coherent plan and tactics on the pitch But it may be you can't polish a turd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadOwl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Guessing that’s Pato and Valentin as wing backs, Windass and Musaba up top? Also presuming Ihiekwe has a knock, would’ve preferred him between Famewo and Iorfa. Can see why Bernard’s been rested. Looks to me like a side set up to hit on the counter, playing it on the floor. Hendrick is odd one for me but feel like we’ve not seen the best out of any of the new lads yet. Anyway I know fuck all, let’s just hope for an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I think it’s a 4-3-3 with Pato up top and Windass and Musaba left and right. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We were in a classic Wetherspoons in St. Albans. Next door to a blue wall plaque commemorating where the Duke of Somerset was slain during the 2nd battle of St. Albans: Wars of the Roses. Pub was like a classic Viking Hall. Great beer, btw. Superb. Just watch Wednesday spoil it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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