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Your AFC Bournemouth v Brentford Match Reports

troyse added 23:19 - Dec 3 I thought hunt was great tonight and Edward done well hyam was good and only poor player was gerkin and skuse defence done well and nouble worked hard
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unstableblue added 23:46 - Dec 3 Well it was like some weird pantomime tonight. Thrills, laughs, heroes, villains and comical performances. But as the curtain closed Town had three points, moving two points off the play-offs - all gained despite a mediocre performance. You know what? we might just create 'The BIG Promotion Push' that screamed from the ITFC flyer that came through the letter box this week, because tonight amongst the dross, certain town performances, some moments of play, and above all the excellent work rate and defending of this team shone through as a platform to build a run on. Huddersfield will pose a sterner test than Blackburn, as although Rovers owned the first half and like all teams passed better than Ipswich, they had no answer to the town work rate and defending. Indeed Rovers only threatened late on with corners and set pieces, which Mick snuffed out but by bringing on Mings and Murphy to supplement the giants of Noubs, Berra, Chambers and Smith (what a defensive line from the dead balls!) Much credit must go to Mick tonight, and TC, the changes were bang on and they clearly put a rocket up the players at half time. And the resultant increased work rate and passing (hallelujah) of the 45th to 55th minutes won town the game. Hyam was great, and yet perhaps he picked up a knock and was hampered for 70 mins. He still managed to get in the mix and pop up with those short passes and provided options. His goal was excellent, despite a stumble. It came after a passage of passing, yes passing. It would be well over 10mins after the goal before we would string any passes together again in the first half. And indeed the first half was as bad as you would see Town play, amongst many poor displays this term. And the sub 15,000 crowd needs to be associated with the appalling quality of football being offered. Not everyone is as rabid a blue as some of us. Despite the turgid football on display Micks other 2 introductions stood out. Hunt was full of running, and Edwards had a good shift, which turned into a great performance in the second half. Drop Anderson for Saturday, yes Edwards has been intermittent in quality, but tonight he showed how to defend and to attack. He looked twice the player of Anderson at Charlton - and he was providing the defensive duties that are being sighted as the reason Ando is not getting forward. Most interestingly Edwards seemed to be more mobile, able to move into space so the limited passing of chambo was not exposed; and at last the right side clicked (mainly in the second half). The first half continued to blow the mind and drive one to the bar. Gerken was frankly out of control, poor communication and judgement. Smith must have loathed the dithering. And the goal was inevitable, coming as a mix up. Berra and Smith continued to excel in the main and kept Rhodes at bay. Then the goal, I don't really blame him for the celebration - that was ill judged - but Keane and by association the club screwed him. So to Frank, our 'Noubs'. In our section of the North Stand we swung in emotions over his performance, there were things he did that were so bad he was like widow twanky. His innocent mad cap running in closing down players has to be applauded, and he scored. But the way he managed to tackle himself in the box when in a good position was unbelievable. When the ball struck him on the head to keep it in play when he was completely unawares, was surreal, and his 'hold up play' when bending double was bizarre. Keep going Frank - cult hero? So to the second half. We started to pass at last and the Edwards and Hunt started to have joy. Hunt was excellent in a spell just after half time. And he was the catalyst for our second goal. Running at players. I like his wrestling tendencies as well. He looks a much better quality player than Tabb. Cresswell was OK, but more defensive. McGoldrick was not as sharp as of late, ball wasn't sticking to his feet as normal. Skuse was poor on Saturday and again today, didn't have that pedigree, effortless look. I would keep Hyam in, and even try Tunners alongside him. So we went on to win - something that seemed unlikely at half time. Well done to Mick. Maybe this will build confidence and thus allow players to express themselves through passing, which is when we are effective. Mick sounded as pleased as punch on radio Suffolk/mutant. One final point, I thought Mings looked very assured and classy on the ball when he came on.

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Pilgrimblue added 09:01 - Dec 4 It was frustrating at times but very enjoyable. Blackburn have quality but our defence was superb and deserve high praise. My thought Gerken - average keeper, handled well but poor distribution (we need loanee) Chambers - great performance even though he's playing out of positio! I'd Try him as holding midfield and bring back Hewitt. Smith - typical performance just great to see him mature into good player Berre - good game Cresswell - good all round Hunt -top performance, he'd be in my team every week Scuse - overall poor, he battled but gave away too often. I'd rest him Hyam - great performance and a goal to top it. He was in the mix at every opportunity and was one the reasons why Blackburn couldnt get through Edwards - goal apart he was average, too slow and can't get past his man Mcd -battled well Noble-poor first half but thankfully better in second

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jteke94 added 11:08 - Dec 4 GERKEN 6 CHAMBERS 7 SMITH 7 BERRA 8 CRESSWELL 7 EDWARDS 7 HYAM 7 SKUSE 6 HUNT 8 McGOLDRICK 6 NOUBLE 7
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Greybritain added 23:04 - Dec 4 First back-2-back Town games for a couple of seasons. Berra & Smith looked impressive. Cresswell had a better game than Saturday. Hyam & Skuse did well in my view, even though others disagree. Nicely taken goal too. Composed. You have to hand it to MickMa - he makes 4 changes and 3 of them score goals. Keane (we) booted Rhodes out, so why begrudge his celebrations. I can understand exactly where his thoughts are coming from. Attendance slipped down to a 14 thousand handle.. But now 2 points off the play-offs..

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