Norwich Match

[RubiconCSL]

Got to say I was very impressed with that first half performance. What looks clear to me (I've not seen a game live yet) is that we have an excellent defence, but are very much lacking in midfield and not really good enough with our finishing. I'm only watching a live feed on hesgoal.com, but Pitman looked like he misses an excellent opportunity.

I was not expecting a win, but wanted to see how we play against a team at the top on the division above us. Okay, they are down to 10, but I think we've played very well.

HT: 0-0

[Jack_Tinn]

Got to say I was very impressed with that first half performance. What looks clear to me (I've not seen a game live yet) is that we have an excellent defence, but are very much lacking in midfield and not really good enough with our finishing. I'm only watching a live feed on hesgoal.com, but Pitman looked like he misses an excellent opportunity.

I was not expecting a win, but wanted to see how we play against a team at the top on the division above us. Okay, they are down to 10, but I think we've played very well.

HT: 0-0

great to hear that. Not sure what is happening with Hawkins but Pittman may have to play the full 90mins because there is not another striker on the bench.

[RubiconCSL]

Try this url: http://www.hesgoal.com/news/39350/Norwi ... mouth.html

[RubiconCSL]

What a great goal! The build up, passing, control and finish. Wow - and that's just watching it online. I bet the atmosphere there must be amazing.

[Jack_Tinn]

FA Cup 4th Round here we come! Wahoo!!

[Hamburg Skate]

Nice Stream, caught the 2nd half. Great Finish.

[Pompski!]

It's coming home!

(don't leave it so late next time lads!)

[blue architect]

Thanks for link Rubi.
We looked like the complete side today - very enjoyable match.
Shame that Lowe will miss the next round (2nd yellow card), Curtis injured (?) and B Thompson last game. Good that Donoghue is back and that Green knows where the net is. McGilly with a premier class save too.
Big smile on face tonight.

[Earl Grey]

Wow! What a fantastic result!......

[Pompey Penguin]

Andre Green. Best injury time player in the country.

[The Cincinnati Kid]

[RubiconCSL]

Great goal, but they missed the best bit - Donahue's pass was fantastic. What a game he had! I think the whole defence was solid, including MacGillivray making a great save.

Someone shared a better clip of the goal on FB. If you can view it, it's here: https://www.facebook.com/pfctillidie69/ ... 944100457/

Okay, they made a whole bunch of changes, went own to 10 men early and are clearly more interested in the millions on offer if they get promoted. BUT, still a fantastic performance. We must bolster midfield and find a very good forward, then I really think we'll be fine in the championship (should, of course, we get there).

[PakefieldBlue]

Lovely to have a local away game for me and my son. The actual game wasn't a classic but who cares when you get a last-minute winner away to a team at top of the division above you!

Obviously the Norwich early red card made a big difference (at the time I thought it was a bit harsh but my Norwich supporting friends felt it was justified - will wait to see it on the highlights). Pitman's missed header from a few yards was the best chance of the game, very shocked that he didn't put that away. Green seems to have the knack of scoring these late goals, I think he can make a difference in the second half of the season if he gets a run in the team.

My main take-aways are:
1) Clarke and Jack were again immense, such quality centre backs.
2) Pitman worked tirelessly but isn't the answer in our chosen formation - big bucks being spent on a strong / fast striker might be needed.
3) Donahue coming back is a real plus, a cultured player - could he be the best replacement for the sadly departing Ben Thompson?
4) Kenny has forged a real team spirit and character, happy birthday KJ!

[Jack_Tinn]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/4677085377

this link includes the full breakaway

[Sam_Brown]

Great pass.