MATCHWATCH : Middlesbrough (h)

[Brain Traysers]

"I don't agree with the data that proves I'm wrong"

See Snowflake reply

Absolutely mindless to say data on all headers and shots outside the box can determine that every header and shot from outside the box is a poor chance.

Like astoundingly stupid.

So which of those three chances was above average opportunity from that position? Rinomhota striking a ball first time from the "wrong" side (it's easier to strike coming across the body). McIntyre heading it under extreme pressure from every direction (possibly on the backfoot too, or that might have been Joãos)? Ejaria probably had the cleanest opportunity, but is pushing >25y away.

It's incredibly generous to think either of those were good chances.

Haven't you before made the argument that a 30 yard wondergoal isn't that surprising because these are professional who should be able to do that every time? Where was that "skill" on any of these chances? Or does it only get recognized on the rare occasion it hits the jackpot?

[Zip]

3-1 Huddesfield

[Snowflake Royal]

Cripes Esteves totally sold himself to start that break.

[NewCorkSeth]

Um. Why was Rafael in the centre circle?

[jt_1871]

Any danger of Joao breaking into anything faster than a jog seems totally uninterested

Is that any different to any other game?

No point Joao wasting energy as he had had zero service so far.

Needs to get involved not just wait for service

[Royal Ginger]

Refs on our side at least.

Second time Watmore’s been clattered.

[Snowflake Royal]

See Snowflake reply

Absolutely mindless to say data on all headers and shots outside the box can determine that every header and shot from outside the box is a poor chance.

Like astoundingly stupid.

So which of those three chances was above average opportunity from that position? Rinomhota striking a ball first time from the "wrong" side (it's easier to strike coming across the body). McIntyre heading it under extreme pressure from every direction (possibly on the backfoot too, or that might have been Joãos)? Ejaria probably had the cleanest opportunity, but is pushing >25y away.

It's incredibly generous to think either of those were good chances.

Haven't you before made the argument that a 30 yard wondergoal isn't that surprising because these are professional who should be able to do that every time? Where was that "skill" on any of these chances? Or does it only get recognized on the rare occasion it hits the jackpot?

I'm not interested. You obviously think all headed chances and long shots are of equal value because of some numbers on a spreadsheet. Which is nonsense.

[Jackson Corner]

Since the play off season under Stam We have won 29 out of 84 home games. Has to be the worst in the EFL?

[windermereROYAL]

Swansea`s defensive record is taking a hammering.

[tidus_mi2]

Joao has had a really bad game.

[leon]

Dumb question. Cookie cutter answer.

It's really shit criticism. How else do you answer without describing things that involve playing better.

You're not going to get incredible lengthy tactical analysis from radio football commentary.

So answering a dumb question with the usual "pass quicker, move into spaces, etc" is fine because it's radio?

Here's how you answer it without relying on bland, general statements that could always apply:
"Tim, that's a shit question"

The question is not “dumb” it’s reasonable- you’re just trying to demonstrate how clever you are however you just come over as a whiny twat.

[windermereROYAL]

Since the play off season under Stam We have won 29 out of 84 home games. Has to be the worst in the EFL?

And 9 this season, ouch

[NewCorkSeth]

It's really shit criticism. How else do you answer without describing things that involve playing better.

You're not going to get incredible lengthy tactical analysis from radio football commentary.

So answering a dumb question with the usual "pass quicker, move into spaces, etc" is fine because it's radio?

Here's how you answer it without relying on bland, general statements that could always apply:
"Tim, that's a shit question"

The question is not “dumb” it’s reasonable- you’re just trying to demonstrate how clever you are however you just come over as a whiny twat.

K babe x

[Jinx]

People are definitely less civil when we're losing

[Snowflake Royal]

Joao has had a really bad game.

His touch has gone recently. And his concentration and off the ball workrate is never brilliant. When he stops scoring it really stands out.

[bcubed]

People are definitely less civil when we're losing

Shows we care?!

[windermereROYAL]

Bournemouth losing too, nobody wants it do they?

[Snowflake Royal]

FFS why did Ejaria back out of challenging for that header in the box. Gave him a free header.not good enough.

[CountryRoyal]

I’d like to see us go 2 up top.

[NewCorkSeth]

FFS why did Ejaria back out of challenging for that header in the box. Gave him a free header.not good enough.

Have you ever seen him win a header? I haven't.