Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
By Deadly Submarine
November 4 2011
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Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 04/11/2011 23:15
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Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 09:57
Really good chance to get back to winning ways. Hopefully Robbo starts and we get three points.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: The Tranmere Troll (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 11:59
Got a draw written all over it!
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: @gony (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 12:11
will bounce back 4 - 0
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 12:56
will be a tough game this 2 1 home win
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: @gony (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 16:29
c'mon Tranmere ! pleased too that so far the excellent clean sheet record at home still in tact
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: @gony (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 16:34
sounds like we need some protection from the ref !
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: @gony (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 16:40
think may b joss on for Robbo ! change and not want Robbo doing too much yet
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: @gony (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 17:29
well made up County pulled back at the end, well done Wycome
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 18:08
Did everything but score really and the referee was absolutely awful. One of the worst I can remember.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: BELMONT (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 20:02
Well we could have just pulled the win of if only Ash Taylor had put that header away in the style of the White Eagle of Prenton Park(John Manning for those younger than myself) now their was a player who knew how to head the ball
into the back of the net instead of Ash heading the ball down into the deck for it to bounce over and out a straight forward header from less than six yards out with the net waiting for the ball to hit the back of the net
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The towards the end of the second half we had some poor ref decisions that did not go our way other teams have had penalties given for less but we should not rely on the whims of the ref the hard fact is in some cases we did not get the rub of the green balls failed to find the target because of poor finishing or bodies getting in the way, but the real reason still boils down that we have not got that poacher of a striker the man who gets there before the ball on at least one occasion McGurk was set up by Robinson or shall I say should have been set up if Aldo or Muiry had been there they would have moved into the space were the ball was going from Robbo`s pass but McGurk did not move and the chance went begging(tap in 1-0 up).
Robbo played well not 100% yet and Mustafa played well but still on a learning curve but another clean sheet but clean sheets do not win prizes with out goals still onwards and upwards.
into the back of the net instead of Ash heading the ball down into the deck for it to bounce over and out a straight forward header from less than six yards out with the net waiting for the ball to hit the back of the net.
The towards the end of the second half we had some poor ref decisions that did not go our way other teams have had penalties given for less but we should not rely on the whims of the ref the hard fact is in some cases we did not get the rub of the green balls failed to find the target because of poor finishing or bodies getting in the way, but the real reason still boils down that we have not got that poacher of a striker the man who gets there before the ball on at least one occasion McGurk was set up by Robinson or shall I say should have been set up if Aldo or Muiry had been there they would have moved into the space were the ball was going from Robbo`s pass but McGurk did not move and the chance went begging(tap in 1-0 up).
Robbo played well not 100% yet and Mustafa played well but still on a learning curve but another clean sheet but clean sheets do not win prizes with out goals still onwards and upwards.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Smart Rover (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 21:35
Plus points today : Robbo back and wanting the ball, Ash (but not the point blank header), Lucas, Buch & Fon and the bad points Welsh (passing awful & dwelt on ball far too long) and then we have McGurk - never looked like he was at the races full stop. The game was just crying out for some changes from Les. Colchester never offered anything throughout but that was their game plan and it was obvious for all to see.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Matt34 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 21:41
Chances do need to be converted, but I can't crituicise Taylor, because Les told him a few weeks ago to step up and his performances plus a few goal / assist creations, have largely been very beneficial.
The team is a team with 16 goals conceded from 17 games and Taylor has been a major part of that.
I will blame referees to some extent, because its about time Tranmere got a flippin' penalty and all I can say about that right now is, that someones comment on here recently about things balancing themselves out, had better come to fruition and 6-8 points Tranmere get in the second half the season, result from penalty shouts, or I will be a little miffed.
I still don't see enough evidence to warrent lashing £30,000-£40,000 on a loan player until May. I would if the team had the same defensive capabilities, but were mid table draw specialists, but I don't see the scoring problem as a major issue and not one to risk loan money on, if it prevents Les having the chance to sign a couple of decent free transfers in january, because there's a risk all the Cresswell money will be retained by Johnson and no amount of the rest of the Jenning's money might not be permitted to be spent.
The earliest any of proportion those monies could be spent might be next season.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
The team is a team with 16 goals conceded from 17 games and Taylor has been a major part of that.
I will blame referees to some extent, because its about time Tranmere got a flippin' penalty and all I can say about that right now is, that someones comment on here recently about things balancing themselves out, had better come to fruition and 6-8 points Tranmere get in the second half the season, result from penalty shouts, or I will be a little miffed.
I still don't see enough evidence to warrent lashing £30,000-£40,000 on a loan player until May. I would if the team had the same defensive capabilities, but were mid table draw specialists, but I don't see the scoring problem as a major issue and not one to risk loan money on, if it prevents Les having the chance to sign a couple of decent free transfers in january, because there's a risk all the Cresswell money will be retained by Johnson and no amount of the rest of the Jenning's money might not be permitted to be spent.
The earliest any of proportion those monies could be spent might be next season.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Hoots Mon (IP Logged)
Date: 05/11/2011 22:32
I thought that we played quite a lot better than people are giving us credit for-the stats figures are wrong-if you read the report on the official site,I counted eight saves made by their keeper and there are at least one or two more that aren't mentioned so six on target is not right.
Colchester are a team that at least allow you to play football and it was far from a drab 0-0 draw-the first few minutes of both halves were dull but that's all.
Parry said we had eleven penalty appeals turned down-is this a record? Some were definitely not penalties but eleven of them? The one I remember is Welsh being 'blatantly' pushed in the back.
However I don't think that so called fans[one particularly wearing a green top in the middle of the paddock was frankly embarrassing] screaming abuse at the ref over the tunnel entrance as he came off at half time helps our cause.
Today was one of the few times that I agreed with a decision not to substitute anybody because I don't think anybody had a bad game-it was just one of those days when it was not meant to be.
Colchester are a team that at least allow you to play football and it was far from a drab 0-0 draw-the first few minutes of both halves were dull but that's all.
Parry said we had eleven penalty appeals turned down-is this a record? Some were definitely not penalties but eleven of them? The one I remember is Welsh being 'blatantly' pushed in the back.
However I don't think that so called fans[one particularly wearing a green top in the middle of the paddock was frankly embarrassing] screaming abuse at the ref over the tunnel entrance as he came off at half time helps our cause.
Today was one of the few times that I agreed with a decision not to substitute anybody because I don't think anybody had a bad game-it was just one of those days when it was not meant to be.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 06/11/2011 09:16
I agree with that summary to be honest Hoots Mon.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Ricci (IP Logged)
Date: 07/11/2011 14:11
Yep Hoots Mon has summed it up pretty well there. I thought we did well, how Ash missed I don't know, but the feeling after the game was frustration because we deserved to win.
To be honest I have given up hoping to get anything off referees, the standard so far this season has been shocking.
To be honest I have given up hoping to get anything off referees, the standard so far this season has been shocking.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Hoots Mon (IP Logged)
Date: 07/11/2011 15:01
The ref against Walsall was a notable exception.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: DevonExile (IP Logged)
Date: 07/11/2011 19:31
The lack of goals from forwards is worrying and McGurk just does not look the answer.It is difficult to see a striker being available in January. I do not get the chance to see the reserves play but wonder if there is a case for a youngster on the bench . Playing youth before they are ready can damage their development but coming on late in a game tests without over exposing
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 07/11/2011 20:02
We were the better side but too often either the final ball or decision to shoot from long rang most notably from mcgurk & welsh were poor decisions.
The vast majority of shots were straight at the keeper and were mostly comfotable saves, good to see robbo back playing well and having a positive influence on the game.
As for the penalty appeals there were plenty of them and i wouldve thought we would have got one maybe we are going to get several in consecutive games
The vast majority of shots were straight at the keeper and were mostly comfotable saves, good to see robbo back playing well and having a positive influence on the game.
As for the penalty appeals there were plenty of them and i wouldve thought we would have got one maybe we are going to get several in consecutive games
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: tran67 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2011 01:12
I said as soon as I saw the refs name that we wouldnt get anything from him, I always look out for him as over the years I have noticed he never gives us anything past the halfway circle,he obviously for some reason doesn't like us.I know Welshy makes some bad decisions but you know he will throw his body in the way to block the ball,also people seem to forget that Colchester missed a sitter as well,so Ash wasn't the only one,so they cancelled each other out,I think overall we played well,if it wasn't for getting sod all off the ref in or near the box,we would have won.How many points are bad refereeing decisions/perflrmances going to cost us this season
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Colchester Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: jade-trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2011 14:05
i thought muzzy had a great game he chased everything and always looked like a threat which is something enoch hasnt done this season
every week i say to may friends and ofton on here and am going to say it again worst ref i have seen and why do the fa every week send us one who is ever @#$%& it getting beyond a joke with the poor ref standards
every week i say to may friends and ofton on here and am going to say it again worst ref i have seen and why do the fa every week send us one who is ever @#$%& it getting beyond a joke with the poor ref standards
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