| Were Bournemouth that good? 16:06 - Dec 9 with 2659 views | MaySixth |
I mean we weren't great but I thought they were pretty average overall and we gifted it to them.
Semenyo best player.
They will finish 14th |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:11 - Dec 9 with 2634 views | BseaBlue |
I've seen this comment a few times but I was really impressed with them in comparison to some of the other teams we have played. Their movement and vision when switching the play was fantastic and but for some superb defending, I think they could have had a hatfull. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:26 - Dec 9 with 2577 views | stonojnr |
They didn't give up, kept going, their heads didn't drop even if they weren't being rewarded immediately with their effort. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:32 - Dec 9 with 2559 views | Basuco |
They largely sat back first half with Semenyo their main/only outlet, but second half they imposed their game on us, moved the ball much quicker and dominated midfield for most of it, they also had very strong subs to bring on. Gifted is a bit strong and very harsh, our defence and midfield held out brilliantly under relentless pressure. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:41 - Dec 9 with 2522 views | baxterbasics |
I feel like this season so far has been the reverse of last year.
We would often go behind early on then through sheer persistence and effort get an equaliser or even a late winner. Helped of course by quality subs (for Championship level) used effectively by KM.
Now, we can go ahead but fall victim to the late conceding and don't have the quality subs any more.
It's like the footballing Gods decided to bless us with fortune last season, and are now making us pay the price. |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:45 - Dec 9 with 2504 views | Swansea_Blue |
Good enough to get the game over the line, even if we did give them a hand. That's the main thing in a lot of games at this level. |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:53 - Dec 9 with 2478 views | Sharkey |
Pretty impressive that their centre-half Huihsen is only 19. Two more years before he's even in their official squad! |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 17:46 - Dec 9 with 2355 views | BloomBlue |
What I found interesting is many Town fans keep going about the opposition have huge physical 'man-mountain' and we're a lot smaller, but I wouldn't put B-mouths 2 CHs in that category.
I thought Delap was going to have a field day with them because of his physical strength, but both proved otherwise. Just shows how smaller but technical can be just as effective as 'built like next doors brick shlt house' in the PL |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 20:32 - Dec 9 with 2228 views | MaySixth |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 17:46 - Dec 9 by BloomBlue |
What I found interesting is many Town fans keep going about the opposition have huge physical 'man-mountain' and we're a lot smaller, but I wouldn't put B-mouths 2 CHs in that category.
I thought Delap was going to have a field day with them because of his physical strength, but both proved otherwise. Just shows how smaller but technical can be just as effective as 'built like next doors brick shlt house' in the PL |
Yes agree on that
Also it looked like we were the team that had 2 days less preparation | |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:04 - Dec 9 with 2146 views | bournemouthblue |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 20:32 - Dec 9 by MaySixth |
Yes agree on that
Also it looked like we were the team that had 2 days less preparation |
They had a lot of energy and mobility, I think they said they are top of the running stats and you can see why?
I thought they controlled us in that second half, more like you'd expect a top six side to do really
Contrast them to Man U and you have to say, you'd think they were the big six side with a performance like that |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:09 - Dec 9 with 2127 views | MaySixth |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:04 - Dec 9 by bournemouthblue |
They had a lot of energy and mobility, I think they said they are top of the running stats and you can see why?
I thought they controlled us in that second half, more like you'd expect a top six side to do really
Contrast them to Man U and you have to say, you'd think they were the big six side with a performance like that |
They gave the ball away a fair bit and shooting was poor for the majority of the game
Will clearly stay up but won't be top half | |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:33 - Dec 9 with 2069 views | Stewart27 |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:09 - Dec 9 by MaySixth |
They gave the ball away a fair bit and shooting was poor for the majority of the game
Will clearly stay up but won't be top half |
You must have been watching a different game to me.
They attacked wonderfully and constantly switched play from side to side. They ran us ragged but we defended brilliantly for the main.
I actually thought it was a great game of football.
It’s very easy to say the opposing team were rubbish but we were worse when we lose a game. Sometimes you just have to hold up your hands and say we narrowly lost to the better team. | | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:58 - Dec 9 with 2011 views | davblue |
Thought the number 27 in defence was a Rolls Royce and the best player on the park. Will play for one of the big boys I would have thought. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:04 - Dec 9 with 1993 views | BlueNomad |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:58 - Dec 9 by davblue |
Thought the number 27 in defence was a Rolls Royce and the best player on the park. Will play for one of the big boys I would have thought. |
A Ukraine international, age 22, he has played for his country for four years years. Signed for big money from Dynamo Kyiv. Hardly a surprise package. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:27 - Dec 9 with 1965 views | Reus30 |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:53 - Dec 9 by Sharkey |
Pretty impressive that their centre-half Huihsen is only 19. Two more years before he's even in their official squad! |
Both centre backs at first glance looked undersized but my god they were both good along with Kerkez at LB.
The front four have been in fantastic form this season too so it's a bit harsh for OP to label them as 14th. I do rate them and I'd rather watch them then a good few other teams in the league. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:35 - Dec 9 with 1943 views | davblue |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:04 - Dec 9 by BlueNomad |
A Ukraine international, age 22, he has played for his country for four years years. Signed for big money from Dynamo Kyiv. Hardly a surprise package. |
No, but my 1st time watching him and he was quality. | | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:35 - Dec 9 with 1941 views | reusersfreekicks |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:33 - Dec 9 by Stewart27 |
You must have been watching a different game to me.
They attacked wonderfully and constantly switched play from side to side. They ran us ragged but we defended brilliantly for the main.
I actually thought it was a great game of football.
It’s very easy to say the opposing team were rubbish but we were worse when we lose a game. Sometimes you just have to hold up your hands and say we narrowly lost to the better team. |
Agree. Thought they were impressive after a slow start. Only faults were their final ball and finishing after getting behind us a lot [Post edited 9 Dec 2024 23:50]
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:39 - Dec 9 with 1925 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
Very very good team.
Not their best performance yesterday I'm sure, but game state plays big part and they played Thursday.
But they are so well drilled, got some exceptional talents, Zabarnyi, Kerkez and Semenyo the picks. They could easily get European football this season. Iraola is a special manager. |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 11:23 - Dec 10 with 1721 views | BloomBlue |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 23:27 - Dec 9 by Reus30 |
Both centre backs at first glance looked undersized but my god they were both good along with Kerkez at LB.
The front four have been in fantastic form this season too so it's a bit harsh for OP to label them as 14th. I do rate them and I'd rather watch them then a good few other teams in the league. |
I initially thought Huijsen was one of their wingers, lanky with socks round his ankle. I was really surprised when I realised he was playing CH. But as I said above thought Delap's physical strength would give him loads of problems, but didn't.
Just proves you don't need to be massive/physical to be successful in the PL. | | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 11:46 - Dec 10 with 1686 views | gsoly |
I don't think they were especially ruthless but I thought they were levels above, for example, Man Utd. Also dealt with Delap very well. The way they kept playing and kept playing was impressive. Good, mid-table side. |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 15:34 - Dec 10 with 1468 views | Edmundo |
Seems like the main difference in this league is athletic endurance combined with every player having a flawless first touch. We got away with it in the Championship because our physical attributes were better than all bar Leeds and Leicester imo. However our players last season were not the most skillful and now we have lost 2 of our mostskillful and athletic players (Tuanzebee and Ogbene) |  |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:29 - Dec 10 with 1410 views | DavoIPB |
Their defence was unreal. Kerkez what a player. Quick amazing ball control omari only got the beating of him once. He waltzed past our defence on many occasions. Their CB had delap in his pocket all game. Gave nothing away and delap had almost given up by 50mins. They moved the ball quickly. Some of the long range passing was pin point. They were the better team and should have been 2-1 up by half time. I think some fans don't take into account the gilt edge opportunities other teams create against us. Only some last minute tackles and poor finishing stopped them from easily walking away with it. | | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 16:30 - Dec 10 with 1408 views | gringoblue |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 11:23 - Dec 10 by BloomBlue |
I initially thought Huijsen was one of their wingers, lanky with socks round his ankle. I was really surprised when I realised he was playing CH. But as I said above thought Delap's physical strength would give him loads of problems, but didn't.
Just proves you don't need to be massive/physical to be successful in the PL. |
Huijsen is 6ft 5in! |  | | |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 22:28 - Dec 10 with 1285 views | bournemouthblue |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 11:46 - Dec 10 by gsoly |
I don't think they were especially ruthless but I thought they were levels above, for example, Man Utd. Also dealt with Delap very well. The way they kept playing and kept playing was impressive. Good, mid-table side. |
They're like a supercharged version of what McKenna would like us to be really | |
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| Were Bournemouth that good? on 05:37 - Dec 11 with 1160 views | Benters |
| Were Bournemouth that good? on 11:46 - Dec 10 by gsoly |
I don't think they were especially ruthless but I thought they were levels above, for example, Man Utd. Also dealt with Delap very well. The way they kept playing and kept playing was impressive. Good, mid-table side. |
Yes true that it’s all about the fitness levels and having established Premier class players rather than Championship or Division 1.
There is a World of difference and the step up between the leagues is massive. |  |
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