Exiles thread - Bristol R. (H)

[essexfootball]

Them two are proper kids and need to be on loan in the conference, they maybe quality but they are a million miles from men's football let alone a League One playoff-chasing side

[B.whitehouse+10more]

We'll see from the pre-season schedule if the club has learnt lessons. Have more of them at home where we don't have to play on crap pitches which come with higher risk of injuries as we've seen with Drinan, Agyei etc. in recent seasons.

Yes that’s so true, let’s stay away from these non league clubs we play usually be nice to go back to playing some of the bigger London clubs like we used to.

I hope the JE3 Trophy against Spurs returns this year

Yes so do I, so we can pay our respects to the man who kick started our revival. It is important we do

[RedDwarf 1881]

Well that was disappointing . Just back from the game and I can only remember Bristol Rovers having one shot on goal all game That shot was a free kick which they scored from . Second half it was all us and I thought we dominated them but just couldn't find a way through . To Rovers credit they did defend well and restricted us to only three or four shots in the second half . Our best chance came nearly on full time when the Rovers keeper pulled off a decent save . Oh well , that's football . On to next week and hopefully 3 pts against Wigan .

[RedDwarf 1881]

Once again we get the bare minimum added time when we're chasing a game yet last week had 7 added and had to play 9.

And now the goalkeeper saves a shot and referee gives a goal kick. Disgracefully bad.

Yes , I was right in the line of sight of that save and the Rovers keeper definitely tipped the ball around the post . You could see the ball change direction . How the officials didn't see that is beyond me . A small crowd of Orient fans who were pitch side were going ape sh*t and the linesman

[RedDwarf 1881]

Not dissimilar to early season. Lots of huff and puff but no striker up front with enough quality. Disappointing.

I agree .When Dan Agyei came into the side you could see the difference he made .If we had him today I don't think we would have lost .

[The Reverend]

Them two are proper kids and need to be on loan in the conference, they maybe quality but they are a million miles from men's football let alone a League One playoff-chasing side

I can see why Wellens was disappointed them being bought in rather than an experienced striker.

I haven’t seen enough of Agyei 2.0 but this Edwards kid is so far off it. His decision making is particularly poor.

Last week at Oxford he had golden chance to smash it at goal but instead opted to square it… to nobody. And today there was a ball on to slip it James who had made a gut busting run down the wing. Instead he decided to come inside, got bullied off the ball then hand-balled it when trying to dive to win a free kick, which was given to Rovers. He is absolutely nowhere near league 1 level.

[RedDwarf 1881]

Unfortunately a very clear example of our lack of depth holding us back today. The kids that came on tried hard but did nothing and you expect that. They gave away silly fouls where a more seasoned pro wouldn’t. Then you’re bringing on Pigott to miss from 8 yards. It ain’t to be this season but hopefully lessons are learnt

100%.

Yeah it really needed a big physical presence in the box to get on the end of a cross or loose ball. Had two chances to get that striker signing right this season so it's obvious which position needs addressing in summer.

Can't fault the effort today they gave it a damn good go which is all you can ask for really.

Although it was disappointing to lose today I can't fault any of the players efforts . I thought they gave it everything but it just wasn't our day .

[Cheshunto]

Seemed to me that we looked a bit jaded again on a Saturday following a tough Tuesday game, the last time being the Burton game which followed the Northampton midweek game.
We lacked a decent striker today after dominating most of the game and had 17 corners.
I think it’s time to move Galbraith into the No.10 role as he’s wasted at RB
The two young loanees tried hard but it’s a big step up from Under 21s to League One and Richie must be so frustrated not to have more choice for the striking roles.
Hope O’Neill’s injury isn’t too serious as I thought that Shaq had one of his poorer games today

[Story of O]

Need to move the ball quicker and maybe try a shot now and again, instead of try to walk the ball into the net

[Rich Tea Wellin]

I think he’s great but we’ve got to find a way to rest Forde. He’s going to break down soon (boom boom)

[BiggsyMalone]

Need to move the ball quicker and maybe try a shot now and again, instead of try to walk the ball into the net

Need to keep the ball before we start worrying about how quickly we pass it

[gshaw]

Hope O’Neill’s injury isn’t too serious as I thought that Shaq had one of his poorer games today

No injury, just fatigued

[Top of the JES]

Just seen a still photo in line with the free kick and Martin and one other rovers player was offside.

[Proposition Joe]

I didn't even think Martin touched it from my view in the SS, looked like it went straight in.

[Story of O]

Is it time to play Hunt at right back and play Galbraith in mid field?

[essexfootball]

Is it time to play Hunt at right back and play Galbraith in mid field?

Yeah, Ethan got roasted first half by the number 7, it works against teams where the winger isn't amazing but today showed what a good winter will do against a makeshift full back