Big Jim
Well-Known Member
Not sure about comments about blanket defences, but just used mine to hide and have just about lifted the head above it for some air. I agree for the most part with a lot of comments and not just the positive ones. I'm typing this slowly as I want to avoid wrath 
A couple of things, as everything I think applies to my thoughts, have already been covered. Blaine Hughes. For heavens sake, how often are people on a forum gonna try and hound out a lad that is for the most part really good. Please stick your hand up if you don't make mistakes and I'll point towards a stranger to the truth! 3 goals and I've yet to see or read how any of the three were his fault. Two penalties he had no part in. First one he guessed correctly and got his finger tips to it, but not enough to push it around the bar, second he simply chose the wrong side. Very typical of any penalty. The other goal wouldn't have been stopped by Stephen Cluxton (in my opinion maybe the best keeper in the last 20 years). Most of his kick outs were well placed and timed. Don't have stats, but again I'd be fairly certain he made no more mistakes than any one single player. If I'm wrong, no problem. What facts back that up! I'll take the correction. The Kildare keeper made a sensational stop today, but again when you watch it again, it was poorly taken without conviction. Still a class save though.
Only one mention of the diabolical tackle on Soupy off the ball. Two Roscommon players "target" him as our danger man, landing on his leg and he ends up with a damaged knee. Surely not deliberate. But watch the footage again and maybe 2-3 minutes earlier the same two targeted Jamie only he was lucky and just about sidestepped them as they collided. No attention brought to the the ref?? If you watch the footage you can see the linesman on the stand side talking on his radio and Gough replying to something. Could they have been talking about it, but didn't bother doing anything? Who knows, but a great conspiracy theory!
Mouthing off, especially to the ref is never acceptable, but to do it in an empty stadium when the ref could hear the grass grow is idiotic. You've zero chance of getting away with that. Mind you, them'uns found out today not to touch the ref when he gives a free against you. Straight red card. I know, nothing to do with our game, but just wanted to gloat!!
I said earlier in the week that win, lose or draw we move on and the world keeps turning.
I did like the comment that "fans" is used loosely and looked at the title of the forum. Sure thing criticise and point out the many mistakes, but few have been there, done that. Fewer still would even if they could because they don't have what it takes, but still think they know better. Some actually have and could. They are more measured in their response and actually add something constructive.
This time it cost zero for anyone. I say that because many have used the "we spent good money to watch that!" so they justify their being allowed to say what they want. You shouldn't need to justify it. Just do it because you believe it.
I just wish we were able to travel next week. I'd 100% be there, because when we win we win together and when we lose we lose together.
A couple of things, as everything I think applies to my thoughts, have already been covered. Blaine Hughes. For heavens sake, how often are people on a forum gonna try and hound out a lad that is for the most part really good. Please stick your hand up if you don't make mistakes and I'll point towards a stranger to the truth! 3 goals and I've yet to see or read how any of the three were his fault. Two penalties he had no part in. First one he guessed correctly and got his finger tips to it, but not enough to push it around the bar, second he simply chose the wrong side. Very typical of any penalty. The other goal wouldn't have been stopped by Stephen Cluxton (in my opinion maybe the best keeper in the last 20 years). Most of his kick outs were well placed and timed. Don't have stats, but again I'd be fairly certain he made no more mistakes than any one single player. If I'm wrong, no problem. What facts back that up! I'll take the correction. The Kildare keeper made a sensational stop today, but again when you watch it again, it was poorly taken without conviction. Still a class save though.
Only one mention of the diabolical tackle on Soupy off the ball. Two Roscommon players "target" him as our danger man, landing on his leg and he ends up with a damaged knee. Surely not deliberate. But watch the footage again and maybe 2-3 minutes earlier the same two targeted Jamie only he was lucky and just about sidestepped them as they collided. No attention brought to the the ref?? If you watch the footage you can see the linesman on the stand side talking on his radio and Gough replying to something. Could they have been talking about it, but didn't bother doing anything? Who knows, but a great conspiracy theory!
Mouthing off, especially to the ref is never acceptable, but to do it in an empty stadium when the ref could hear the grass grow is idiotic. You've zero chance of getting away with that. Mind you, them'uns found out today not to touch the ref when he gives a free against you. Straight red card. I know, nothing to do with our game, but just wanted to gloat!!
I said earlier in the week that win, lose or draw we move on and the world keeps turning.
I did like the comment that "fans" is used loosely and looked at the title of the forum. Sure thing criticise and point out the many mistakes, but few have been there, done that. Fewer still would even if they could because they don't have what it takes, but still think they know better. Some actually have and could. They are more measured in their response and actually add something constructive.
This time it cost zero for anyone. I say that because many have used the "we spent good money to watch that!" so they justify their being allowed to say what they want. You shouldn't need to justify it. Just do it because you believe it.
I just wish we were able to travel next week. I'd 100% be there, because when we win we win together and when we lose we lose together.
