West Brom v Wolves (FAC4) comms thread.

[GigaWolf]

Maybe someone didn't see it

https://twitter.com/x/status/1751583282393649602

My new wallpaper

 

[marrs-guitar]

Bellegarde just cannot get into games playing in this role. Cunha too little desire to hurt the opposition, content just to "float around" to minimal effect. Such a shame that Hwang is absent and we decided we could loan Sasa out. The rest of the team doing well enough.

Not a very good half of football, but Neto makes all the difference once again. We look a bit vulnerable at the back though, they've been able to cross the ball a bit too easily at times, so it won't be an easy ride form here on in. We need to avoid just trying to manage a 1-0 win though, we can hurt them... but only if the other attackers actively start trying to do so.

 

[Hawkguy]

West Brom clearly had a higher tempo.. but in the end it hasn't really done them any good. Wolves haven't expended much energy, so hopefully that means we can up the tempo in the 2nd half and really take control.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Playing well within ourselves. They are all huff and puff. Pick them off

 

[Mutchy]

Get the impression we thought we just needed to turn up. Our lot need a good kick up the **** as we're lucky to be 1 up.

Looked more like a deliberate tactic to take the sting out of the game to me.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

****ing hell. We’re playing a BCD at the Poorthorns, a ****ing bogey team supreme, and we’ve largely controlled the game after the first 5-10 mins, and we’ve scored from a fast break and lovely finish. Jesus wept this forum at times.

 

[Stafford]

Playing well within ourselves. They are all huff and puff. Pick them off

Our best chance with our current attacking 3.

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

This is back to the ****e GON served up when he first took over

PE teacher and chancer. Oh wait a second……….

 

[Wolf In Essex]

Win by any means, we are not playing well but if our name is in the hat at the end of the day I will be happy.

 

[Hawkguy]

People seem to be underestimating the need to stay compact and professional that first half hour or so. Then try and step up through the gears as the game goes on. Not great on the eye sometimes but fully understandable.

Scoring first was absolutely huge for us too.

While I would normally agree, they were breaking us down pretty easy at the start of the game. We cleaned up a bit around halfway through the half and their forward movements didn't lead to much of anything. But I can't imagine they're happy with the two headers placed right at Sa.

 

[clivewolves]

We need to be a bit quicker. We have more quality than that **** up the road, and a bit more speed will show it. What I'd give for three quick goals in the second half so I can actually enjoy the match.

 

[Stratman Wolves]

Netos goal is the best goal I've seen in ages. Yes I am biased because its at the poorthorns but between Doherty magnificent interception and pass and Neto's footwork, it was like watching the two generations of Wolves scorers combine that made it even special. We need to HOLD ON. We have waited so long to do this to this lot.

THIS IS PAYBACK FOR 1-5 and getting mick sacked. COME ON WOLVES!!!

 

[Bossworld]

Been way closer than it should have been on paper, and would have had few complaints if WBA were 1-0 up.

But they're not

 

[Hawkguy]

Win by any means, we are not playing well but if our name is in the hat at the end of the day I will be happy.

Bingo. We usually lose these games somehow. We're up, that's enough for me right now.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

If we upped our pace we could get 3 or 4 second half. They are really poor. Our class is telling but we need to stamp our authority on the game. COYW!

 

[Super NES]

Need to show our quality this half - think we are lucky to be ahead.

Our front 3 haven't been in the game enough, and we seem to be stuck with finding space in a congested final third.

Hopefully a bit more intensity and we get a second goal early to kill the game off.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

****ing hell. We’re playing a BCD at the Poorthorns, a ****ing bogey team supreme, and we’ve largely controlled the game after the first 5-10 mins, and we’ve scored from a fast break and lovely finish. Jesus wept this forum at times.

Yep

 

[MikeH68]

Don’t give them to many corners or long throw opportunities. Need to whether storm after half time. Take our next chance, their intensity might drop off then if we get the second.

 

[Streathamwolf]

PE teacher and chancer. Oh wait a second……….

One bad half and they crawl out of the woodwork

 

[Rowzed]

Ait Nouri for Bellegarde at about 60, then Chirewa for Doherty later would be my shout for subs

 

[Fifty Niner]

If we upped our pace we could get 3 or 4 second half. They are really poor. Our class is telling but we need to stamp our authority on the game. COYW!

I thought they looked quicker and more incisive in the final third. Had us back peddling and chucking in blocks and stretched tackles a fair few times. Good job their finishing is poor.

 

[MikeH68]

Yep

It’s nerves mate. Take nothing for granted.

 

[Longford Wolf]

Like a few have said Tempo, tempo, tempo. If we up the pace they won’t live with us.

 

[thommo1984]

Apart from a moment of Neto magic on the counter, a boring meh performance. Slow slow and slow. How many times were Wolves players just standing around.

Still, one nil up and with bragging rights at half time.

Obviously trying to take the sting out of them...and it's worked so far.

We should start taking the brakes off second half now.

 

[Streathamwolf]

Ait Nouri for Bellegarde at about 60, then Chirewa for Doherty later would be my shout for subs

Mmm, RAN definitely at some point.

 

[thommo1984]

Looked more like a deliberate tactic to take the sting out of the game to me.

...or what Mutchy said haha.

 

[Contrarian]

Would be nice if we get out of second gear in the second half!

 

[Pagey]

Perfect tactics so far, they've got to push forward and leave gaps for Neto and Cunha to exploit.

 

[SA Wolf]

My imagination or does Tommy Doyle get better game by game?

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

****ing hell. We’re playing a BCD at the Poorthorns, a ****ing bogey team supreme, and we’ve largely controlled the game after the first 5-10 mins, and we’ve scored from a fast break and lovely finish. Jesus wept this forum at times.

Well you obviously think we are playing well so good luck to you
Its opinions and we have been slow and predictable imo and they have had the better chances
Like i said ill take a scruffy 0-1 right now

 

[thommo1984]

My imagination or does Tommy Doyle get better game by game?

Just needed a run of games. He's class.

 

[Streathamwolf]

Looked more like a deliberate tactic to take the sting out of the game to me.

I think they looked nervous, Cunha and Neto in particular.

 

[Ches78]

Not a great half, but will gladly take a 1-0 lead at the break. Seems a bit of a odd tactic to try to take the sting out of the game - this is a local derby, the sting isn't going anywhere. Need to up the tempo and get another couple of goals. ******g go for it lads!

 

[Wolf316]

We’re going to need to get another the **** look like they’ve got a goal in them.

 

[Ned]

Need that second goal and play further up in their half. Still nervous that they’ve got a set piece goal in them so I won’t relax until we get a decent lead.

 

[Narfolk Wolf]

All about the result.
I'm sure the second half we'll see a better tempo.

 

[Skrilla]

We’re going to need to get another the **** look like they’ve got a goal in them.

Absolutely. The lad up front for them is decent.

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Bellegarde just cannot get into games playing in this role. Cunha too little desire to hurt the opposition, content just to "float around" to minimal effect. Such a shame that Hwang is absent and we decided we could loan Sasa out. The rest of the team doing well enough.

Not a very good half of football, but Neto makes all the difference once again. We look a bit vulnerable at the back though, they've been able to cross the ball a bit too easily at times, so it won't be an easy ride form here on in. We need to avoid just trying to manage a 1-0 win though, we can hurt them... but only if the other attackers actively start trying to do so.

Cant argue with any of that

 

[Contrarian]

Referees done well so far.

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Same goal kick every time and it never works