Away Match Day Thread 13/03/2021 L1 Hull City v OUFC

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

Really weird league though, teams can win 6 in a row then cant win for 6 in a row.Burton have won 7 out of the last 8 but before that looked easily like a side that would finish bottom.

True Lincoln , Pompey , Doncaster and Charlton have all hit dips ....there are play off places up for grabs whoever hits form last 10 matches

 

[Bigfella72]

Really weird league though, teams can win 6 in a row then cant win for 6 in a row.Burton have won 7 out of the last 8 but before that looked easily like a side that would finish bottom.

Hasselbaink factor?

 

[bazzer9461]

Obviously the same game you were, and by me criticising sykes does that mean I didn't think anyone else did a whole lot, no. But I'm not just basing this on today, Shodipo has scored a fair amount of goals and important ones, I'd be liable to leave him on. Tell me, what he has done since he's come to the club. But I don't know what you are expecting to happen? The bloke should be fired up and at least looking like he gives a s**t, he does absolutely nothing to contribute to anything constructive in that team. Whatever happened after the Swindon game, Robinson has obviously given him the chance/ injuries to prove a point. If that is someone playing like they are trying to prove someone wrong or having a bit of fire in their belly then he can do it somewhere else. No need to swear either, you didn't explain what your first point was and and made another point that has no relevance. If we had no injuries he would not be close to starting, maybe making the squad like at N.I. on that point? Did he do anything playing for this International Squad. You know Benji Buchel played every qualifying game for lichtenstein and was MOM when they played in Athens, winning 0-1. He wasn't good enough for us either.

You seem to be alone with your condemnation of Sykesge has been a good outlet for us since he’s been with,
Sure he will have poor games, sadly though your liking for Shodipo seems to have clouded your judgement, yes he’s scored a few goals but also spent a lot of time attracting opposition players to get the ball of him sadly today they did abs whether he’s scored a few or not he’s to inconsistent. Today Atkinson wasn’t great neither was Moore hell the back 4 weren’t great misfield? What midfield.
we started so well and the score was kept to 1-0 at half time but alas 2nd half we didn’t turn up.

 

[bazzer9461]

Nailed it! That would have made the game ours! Real mystery why Sykes was taken off, very peculiar! He must have run out of gas! Don't blame the guy.

Obviously you don’t like Sykes

 

[bazzer9461]

Not bothered as long as we get through March and get to the last 8 matches in or around the play offs we have a great run in ( on paper anyway )
I'm not writing anything off yet .

Doncaster, Blackpool, Lincoln at home with just Northampton away in March that’s a tough set of fixtures

 

[Bigfella72]

You seem to be alone with your condemnation of Sykesge has been a good outlet for us since he’s been with,
Sure he will have poor games, sadly though your liking for Shodipo seems to have clouded your judgement, yes he’s scored a few goals but also spent a lot of time attracting opposition players to get the ball of him sadly today they did abs whether he’s scored a few or not he’s to inconsistent. Today Atkinson wasn’t great neither was Moore hell the back 4 weren’t great misfield? What midfield.
we started so well and the score was kept to 1-0 at half time but alas 2nd half we didn’t turn up.

Pointless arguing with some people Bazzer

 

[Sarge]

Doncaster, Blackpool, Lincoln at home with just Northampton away in March that’s a tough set of fixtures

Reckon we'll get 10 out of the 12 points up for grabs

 

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

Doncaster, Blackpool, Lincoln at home with just Northampton away in March that’s a tough set of fixtures

It is , thats why I said get through March and then if we are in the mix still a much kinder run in

 

[ttg17]

Doncaster, Blackpool, Lincoln at home with just Northampton away in March that’s a tough set of fixtures

We're better at home on our well-kept pitch than we are away at the moment. Tough fixtures but winnable.

 

[NorthWestOx]

Reckon we'll get 10 out of the 12 points up for grabs

I'd be happy with 8, as long as we don't lose to Doncaster or Blackpool.

 

[curransleftboot]

Wasn't just us that made a tactical switch, though.

Hull may not have changed formation, but their defensive line was playing a good 5-10 yards deeper second half and they switched from a high press to instead drop back, allow us the ball in defense and hope to win it further up the pitch and catch us on the counter.

Worked a treat - McCann 2 - 0 Robinson.

I think KR is well aware of tactics but with the injuries and loss of form combined the last half dozen games have highlighted the lack of SQUAD quality. Oxford can often match the higher teams with endeavor but can't beat them with the players available. KR has to either get lucky with players form and injuries and hope we can sneak into the top 6 late or, the more likely scenario is to, buy quality (if the board are serious about the Championship and will stump up) players in the summer - like McGuane, Browne, Baptiste - players who can beat a player and influence a game - not journeymen with an odd skilful player.

 

[MC Yellow]

Reckon we'll get 10 out of the 12 points up for grabs

If we get through March with that tally then yep it would very well be a grand finale for the remainder of the season.

Given the way this season has gone, anything is possible, but my head is saying 5-6 points.

Hope to be eating my words though.

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

Reckon we'll get 10 out of the 12 points up for grabs

I reckon 8 out of 12.

 

[werthersoriginal]

I find it pretty amusing that you think a larger proportion of people actually read your comments let alone take this as having any relevance at all. I havent commented for a couple of seasons But I was made aware of the views on sykes. Anyway, all entitled to our own opinions. This isn't an argument in anyway shape or form, forget about the game now, it's gone. Seems you have your boyfriend on here too, Bigfella LOL! But I'd still advise to look up words before you use them and also to get out a Bit AND.... lastly Mark Sykes has played 53 games and scored 1 goal, which if you remember was a cross and meant f**k all. An outlet wouldn't be what I'd describe him as.

Who are you?

Not sure what you mean by the reference to @Bigfella72 , we’re very happy together but it’s not relevant to the discussion.

 

[Sarge]

I reckon 8 out of 12.

start scoring and we'll start winning I reckon

 

[MC Yellow]

But I'd still advise to look up words before you use them and also to get out a Bit

Difficult in Lockdown

 

[Paul Cannell]

I find it pretty amusing that you think a larger proportion of people actually read your comments let alone take this as having any relevance at all.

Perhaps take more water with it?

 

[Bigfella72]

Who are you?

Not sure what you mean by the reference to @Bigfella72 , we’re very happy together but it’s not relevant to the discussion.

Who is this , I was talking to Bazzer not you anyway?

 

[bazzer9461]

Reckon we'll get 10 out of the 12 points up for grabs

Let’s hope and pray then

 

[bazzer9461]

We're better at home on our well-kept pitch than we are away at the moment. Tough fixtures but winnable.

Hope so