| Clarkes miss aside.... 10:16 - Mar 5 with 1278 views | Rimsy |
the build up was absolutely superb, reminiscent of the best of the L1 season. Just a pity Clarke contrived to miss one of those 'easier to score' moments. |  |
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:36 - Mar 5 with 1196 views | _CliveBaker_ |
That was nice, it was peak Ipswich under McKenna.
Terrible finish though, I'm not having it that it was a good save by the keeper, he shouldn't have had a chance. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:51 - Mar 5 with 1135 views | itfcsuth |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:36 - Mar 5 by _CliveBaker_ |
That was nice, it was peak Ipswich under McKenna.
Terrible finish though, I'm not having it that it was a good save by the keeper, he shouldn't have had a chance. |
The move was delightful, and the selfless square from Burns is underappreciated, been numerous occasions this season players have chose not to make the right decision in exchange for glory themselves, Azon and Hirst both it at Watford.
Bad miss though you are right, almost came off his heel, keeper shouldn't have even had a chance. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:02 - Mar 5 with 1088 views | Basuco |
It was a very good save from their keeper but made easier by going with his right foot, he should of gone for the easy tap in with his left foot, but as with most footballers these days they are very one footed, Lewis Koumas for Hull looked a good player but being entirely one footed made life so much easier for our defenders. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:04 - Mar 5 with 1077 views | TractorJack |
Leif's burst was so good. I think he's actually got quicker with the ball at his feet, he just so rarely gets given the space by opposition these days. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:24 - Mar 5 with 1037 views | Phantasm |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:02 - Mar 5 by Basuco |
It was a very good save from their keeper but made easier by going with his right foot, he should of gone for the easy tap in with his left foot, but as with most footballers these days they are very one footed, Lewis Koumas for Hull looked a good player but being entirely one footed made life so much easier for our defenders. |
You've actually managed to get this completely flipped. He should have used his right to play it across his body into the bottom corner nearest to him (or indeed back from whence the goalie came) but instead went with his left and it seemed to catch him mid-step and so it cannoned off his heel. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:34 - Mar 5 with 998 views | Churchman |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:36 - Mar 5 by _CliveBaker_ |
That was nice, it was peak Ipswich under McKenna.
Terrible finish though, I'm not having it that it was a good save by the keeper, he shouldn't have had a chance. |
I disagree. It was a brilliant save in a split second in real time. He came from nowhere to block it when many keepers wouldn’t have even tried. Clarke hit the target. He didn’t miss. Would he take it differently had he had the chance again? Of course - probably by keeping the ball down but the gift of hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I’ve seen the game back now. Clarke (of course still well and truly on the haters list, albeit down the loathe-order) had a really good game. He tried things, kept the ball moving, showed terrific control and positional awareness most of the time and was a nightmare for the opposition. Needs to sort out the hair, shorts and heading, which is a tad lame.
For me, he was not a million miles behind outstanding Matusiwa and Nunez for man of the match.
Overall, I thought the team performance was excellent. Everyone had a good game against a robust, very well organised opposition. Earlier this season against a team playing Alamo football like that, we probably wouldn’t have won the game.
But the players are no longer looking for each other (sign of the team blending) and moving the ball quicker at times. We also, with Mehmeti, have the capacity to do things a little differently. He really has made an impact. A proper player.
Overall, it was up there with the Coventry away performance for me as the best we’ve played this season. You are not going to play free flowing open football all the time against a 1-10 formation. You sometimes have to dig to get a result, and they did.
One thing I did notice about Matusiwa’s goal was that to break a packed defence, lay backs and shots have to be an option. It’s noticeable that Clarke was looking to do it and of course for Mehmeti it’s a key part of his game. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 12:24 - Mar 5 with 892 views | farkenhell |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:34 - Mar 5 by Churchman |
I disagree. It was a brilliant save in a split second in real time. He came from nowhere to block it when many keepers wouldn’t have even tried. Clarke hit the target. He didn’t miss. Would he take it differently had he had the chance again? Of course - probably by keeping the ball down but the gift of hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I’ve seen the game back now. Clarke (of course still well and truly on the haters list, albeit down the loathe-order) had a really good game. He tried things, kept the ball moving, showed terrific control and positional awareness most of the time and was a nightmare for the opposition. Needs to sort out the hair, shorts and heading, which is a tad lame.
For me, he was not a million miles behind outstanding Matusiwa and Nunez for man of the match.
Overall, I thought the team performance was excellent. Everyone had a good game against a robust, very well organised opposition. Earlier this season against a team playing Alamo football like that, we probably wouldn’t have won the game.
But the players are no longer looking for each other (sign of the team blending) and moving the ball quicker at times. We also, with Mehmeti, have the capacity to do things a little differently. He really has made an impact. A proper player.
Overall, it was up there with the Coventry away performance for me as the best we’ve played this season. You are not going to play free flowing open football all the time against a 1-10 formation. You sometimes have to dig to get a result, and they did.
One thing I did notice about Matusiwa’s goal was that to break a packed defence, lay backs and shots have to be an option. It’s noticeable that Clarke was looking to do it and of course for Mehmeti it’s a key part of his game. |
Churchy, I generally agree with most of your posts, but I have to disagree with the first part of this one. I too watched back Clarke's miss on the highlights (in real time) and my first thought is that it was even worse than when I saw it live! Aside from missing the goal completely, he put the shot in probably the only place where the keeper had a chance to save it (mid-height and in the middle of the goal). It was a perfectly weighted pass from Burns, he was on the edge of the 6-yard box, with no-one near him and most of the goal to aim for. It was a poor miss.
JC did keep trying and didn't hide, even after the miss. But more than once he chose the wrong option. I found him a frustrating watch. Quite unusual I should add because he's one who likes to take on a player or two, which normally gets you off of your seat.
Agree with you about the team performance and Mehmeti. What a signing. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 12:50 - Mar 5 with 854 views | BseaBlue |
The only thing I thought at the time was that Hirst's pass was much better suited to go straight into Clarke who was on goal, as opposed to Wes outside of him (but that is probably overly harsh seeing as though Burns put it on a plate!) |  | | |
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 12:55 - Mar 5 with 843 views | OldFart71 |
Have we all forgotten the great move where Taylor just missed the post in the first half. We are now a very good team, whether we can overhaul Boro is totally up to us.
No silly mistakes and beat Boro at home.
When is Philly back ? any ideas. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:08 - Mar 5 with 814 views | LeoMuff |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:02 - Mar 5 by Basuco |
It was a very good save from their keeper but made easier by going with his right foot, he should of gone for the easy tap in with his left foot, but as with most footballers these days they are very one footed, Lewis Koumas for Hull looked a good player but being entirely one footed made life so much easier for our defenders. |
Think it was a good save as opposed to a bad miss, to me Clarke’s body position restricted where he could place it ie right 25% and the keeper somehow got across to cover that area.
Think he thought the keeper had no chance. |  |
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:16 - Mar 5 with 802 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
We’ve had a few false dawns but fingers crossed it’s starting to click now at the most important part of the season.
I do think Nunez was a huge miss he just really makes us tick. Even when he had a quiet game he’s got the vision for a defensive splitting pass that no one else in the squad has. Anis adds a bit of unpredictability to our play too, which can be at times a little hesitant. Important too that Hirst and Azón have started looking more clinical. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:25 - Mar 5 with 785 views | Vaughan8 |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:08 - Mar 5 by LeoMuff |
Think it was a good save as opposed to a bad miss, to me Clarke’s body position restricted where he could place it ie right 25% and the keeper somehow got across to cover that area.
Think he thought the keeper had no chance. |
This is just looking at reasons to excuse Clarke for the miss.
Firstly, he is a professional footballer, who lets face it, from that position should be able to hit it at the goal wherever he wants with either foot. The cross wasn't that hard he didn't have time to think. He seemed very casual over it so had plenty of time to realise what he needed to do.
Secondly, its an OK save but CLarkjes hit it right in his direction, at the right height. Hit it in the roof of the net he doesn't get it. Hit it left, he gets nowhere near it. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:49 - Mar 5 with 748 views | Churchman |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 13:08 - Mar 5 by LeoMuff |
Think it was a good save as opposed to a bad miss, to me Clarke’s body position restricted where he could place it ie right 25% and the keeper somehow got across to cover that area.
Think he thought the keeper had no chance. |
This is a better assessment than mine Leo and I agree with it. So do the Hull supporters and other media. It was a terrific save and the keeper deserves more credit than Clarke deserves moaning at.
As for Clarke looking casual, he kind of always looks that way. He has a languid style that’s completely different to say Mehmeti. Lastly, let’s not forget his run to get in that position. He’s got a good ‘engine’ on him.
I’ve no doubt he will be tough on himself over the miss. He certainly looked it, but he just cracked on as all good players do.
We won the game. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 14:09 - Mar 5 with 714 views | ReusersTown |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:51 - Mar 5 by itfcsuth |
The move was delightful, and the selfless square from Burns is underappreciated, been numerous occasions this season players have chose not to make the right decision in exchange for glory themselves, Azon and Hirst both it at Watford.
Bad miss though you are right, almost came off his heel, keeper shouldn't have even had a chance. |
Can not agree more with this sentiment, feels like the teams miss out on 10-15 goals a season as a result of the selfish modern footballer. However this instance does undermine that point a bit lol.
I was absolutely furious at Azon given the state of the game. [Post edited 5 Mar 14:10]
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 14:43 - Mar 5 with 660 views | _CliveBaker_ |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:34 - Mar 5 by Churchman |
I disagree. It was a brilliant save in a split second in real time. He came from nowhere to block it when many keepers wouldn’t have even tried. Clarke hit the target. He didn’t miss. Would he take it differently had he had the chance again? Of course - probably by keeping the ball down but the gift of hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I’ve seen the game back now. Clarke (of course still well and truly on the haters list, albeit down the loathe-order) had a really good game. He tried things, kept the ball moving, showed terrific control and positional awareness most of the time and was a nightmare for the opposition. Needs to sort out the hair, shorts and heading, which is a tad lame.
For me, he was not a million miles behind outstanding Matusiwa and Nunez for man of the match.
Overall, I thought the team performance was excellent. Everyone had a good game against a robust, very well organised opposition. Earlier this season against a team playing Alamo football like that, we probably wouldn’t have won the game.
But the players are no longer looking for each other (sign of the team blending) and moving the ball quicker at times. We also, with Mehmeti, have the capacity to do things a little differently. He really has made an impact. A proper player.
Overall, it was up there with the Coventry away performance for me as the best we’ve played this season. You are not going to play free flowing open football all the time against a 1-10 formation. You sometimes have to dig to get a result, and they did.
One thing I did notice about Matusiwa’s goal was that to break a packed defence, lay backs and shots have to be an option. It’s noticeable that Clarke was looking to do it and of course for Mehmeti it’s a key part of his game. |
I don't disagree about Clarke having a good game or the rest of your post, I don't understand the criticism of his general performance at all tbh.
I was just commenting on the chance in question per the OP, it's a poor miss for me and he has to be burying it. Hitting the target doesn't change that, I don't think the keeper should have been given the opportunity to save that one. I would think its one Clarke will be kicking himself over. | | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 15:45 - Mar 5 with 610 views | GeoffSentence |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 10:51 - Mar 5 by itfcsuth |
The move was delightful, and the selfless square from Burns is underappreciated, been numerous occasions this season players have chose not to make the right decision in exchange for glory themselves, Azon and Hirst both it at Watford.
Bad miss though you are right, almost came off his heel, keeper shouldn't have even had a chance. |
Burns selflessness was typical if him. It is one of his best aspects as a player. It has led to at least one goal this year and should have led to another on Tuesday. We miss that when he's not on the pitch. He's a proper team player. |  |
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 18:21 - Mar 5 with 497 views | LeoMuff |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 15:45 - Mar 5 by GeoffSentence |
Burns selflessness was typical if him. It is one of his best aspects as a player. It has led to at least one goal this year and should have led to another on Tuesday. We miss that when he's not on the pitch. He's a proper team player. |
Was very similar to his Coventry goal, I expected Burns to bury it, but the pass was delightful.
Would certainly have helped my blood pressure if it had been put away, those last 10 minutes were painful | |
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| Clarkes miss aside.... on 21:37 - Mar 5 with 349 views | Meadowlark |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 11:34 - Mar 5 by Churchman |
I disagree. It was a brilliant save in a split second in real time. He came from nowhere to block it when many keepers wouldn’t have even tried. Clarke hit the target. He didn’t miss. Would he take it differently had he had the chance again? Of course - probably by keeping the ball down but the gift of hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I’ve seen the game back now. Clarke (of course still well and truly on the haters list, albeit down the loathe-order) had a really good game. He tried things, kept the ball moving, showed terrific control and positional awareness most of the time and was a nightmare for the opposition. Needs to sort out the hair, shorts and heading, which is a tad lame.
For me, he was not a million miles behind outstanding Matusiwa and Nunez for man of the match.
Overall, I thought the team performance was excellent. Everyone had a good game against a robust, very well organised opposition. Earlier this season against a team playing Alamo football like that, we probably wouldn’t have won the game.
But the players are no longer looking for each other (sign of the team blending) and moving the ball quicker at times. We also, with Mehmeti, have the capacity to do things a little differently. He really has made an impact. A proper player.
Overall, it was up there with the Coventry away performance for me as the best we’ve played this season. You are not going to play free flowing open football all the time against a 1-10 formation. You sometimes have to dig to get a result, and they did.
One thing I did notice about Matusiwa’s goal was that to break a packed defence, lay backs and shots have to be an option. It’s noticeable that Clarke was looking to do it and of course for Mehmeti it’s a key part of his game. |
At last. Someone who saw the same Clarke as I did. I don't get all the negative comments. He plays his socks off every game and that was a terrific save.
It's like Hirst has just scored a couple and Jack hasn't so we'll get on his back now. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 21:53 - Mar 5 with 318 views | Blue_Uprising |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 15:45 - Mar 5 by GeoffSentence |
Burns selflessness was typical if him. It is one of his best aspects as a player. It has led to at least one goal this year and should have led to another on Tuesday. We miss that when he's not on the pitch. He's a proper team player. |
I just hope that quite a few of our forward players can be soaking up some learning on the training pitch from Burns decision making (if that is even possible?!)
His choice of how to develop the play, (based on space on the pitch / knowing where his teammates are) and then use of the ball is so often very very good. |  | | |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 22:50 - Mar 5 with 224 views | reusersfreekicks |
| Clarkes miss aside.... on 15:45 - Mar 5 by GeoffSentence |
Burns selflessness was typical if him. It is one of his best aspects as a player. It has led to at least one goal this year and should have led to another on Tuesday. We miss that when he's not on the pitch. He's a proper team player. |
Agree. Wes has been first class since his return from injury.
The team looks so much better balanced when he plays |  | | |
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