Dom Ball

[donsdaft]

Utter utter shite

[rocket_scientist]

Utter utter shite

 

He wasn't the only one today!

 

[TheDeeDon]

He wasn't the only one today!

 

I thought he was our best midfielder on the pitch today, possibly says how bad we were more than how good he is.

[ayrshire_don74]

best midfielder? did he run about alot ? a damning indictment if so, him and shinnie together cant work , utterly one dimensional , play him drop shinnie and play an attacking 4 in front or play one of them beside ferguson and play a proper amc , lose v livi tuesday mcinnes should be on shoogly peg time

[Ten Caat]

He was indeed our best midfielder and not culpable for the defeat as in he did the job he was asked and played simple passes to a team-mate. However would only get 5/10 from me today. Ferguson was poor but I think his legs were gone before we even kicked off. Would probably have been subbed off early second half but both Wright and McLennan were horrendously bad  ( 2/10 for both of them) and we obviously needed to change things. Shortly after which Saints scored their first with Consi being directly at fault both for conceding the corner unnecessarily then failing to deal with Shaughnessy in the air. Shinnie was a headless chicken all afternoon and hampered himself by collecting one of his stupid bookings (less this season I thought he was learning but apparently not)

 

Ferguson has to be rested Tuesday. Wright can go back to the reserves, McLennan to the bench. I'd be tempted to give young Campbell a start but fuck knows who we put up top. GMS has to start if fit, McGinn back in starting line up.

 

 

[ayrshire_don74]

ffs tc thats small pickings no squad depth ? youngsters again flattering to deceive.. £8m on wages

[BigAl]

Not a happy camper tonight.

However didn't see the game, as I suspect several others on here didn't either but by fuck if you have an agenda, you have an agenda and don't let anything cloud your judgement

[ayrshire_don74]

agenda ? 2 shite seasons of recruitment.. comparator steve clarke.. tommy wright our wage budget probably greater than both clubs turnover... no critical thinking

[BigAl]

agenda ? 2 shite seasons of recruitment.. comparator steve clarke.. tommy wright our wage budget probably greater than both clubs turnover... no critical thinking

 

Must of hit a nerve there as don't remember quoting or mentioning  you.

 

[BigAl]

Oh and if you want Tommy Wright as manager of Aberdeen then you want to be very careful what you wish for

[rocket_scientist]

I suspect several others on here didn't either

 

How small was the crowd today? Looked like a pathetic attendance.

 

I blame Mrs CtS.

[BigAl]

How small was the crowd today? Looked like a pathetic attendance.

 

I blame Mrs CtS.

 

From memory not sure there is a current Mrs CtS but take your point Rocket.

[Jute]

How small was the crowd today? Looked like a pathetic attendance.

 

I blame Mrs CtS.

 

13304 according to BBC site. Pretty certain it was nowhere near that figure.

[rocket_scientist]

13304 according to BBC site. Pretty certain it was nowhere near that figure.

 

Agreed. No chance it was 11,000 even. Empty spaces everywhere.

[Jute]

He was indeed our best midfielder and not culpable for the defeat as in he did the job he was asked and played simple passes to a team-mate. However would only get 5/10 from me today. Ferguson was poor but I think his legs were gone before we even kicked off. Would probably have been subbed off early second half but both Wright and McLennan were horrendously bad  ( 2/10 for both of them) and we obviously needed to change things. Shortly after which Saints scored their first with Consi being directly at fault both for conceding the corner unnecessarily then failing to deal with Shaughnessy in the air. Shinnie was a headless chicken all afternoon and hampered himself by collecting one of his stupid bookings (less this season I thought he was learning but apparently not)

 

Ferguson has to be rested Tuesday. Wright can go back to the reserves, McLennan to the bench. I'd be tempted to give young Campbell a start but fuck knows who we put up top. GMS has to start if fit, McGinn back in starting line up.

 

So it wasn’t Ball who’s challenge was brushed aside by Alston as he ran in for the second goal. Thought looked powder puff at the game but waited to check TV highlights to make sure I was not being harsh on him. Any half way decent defensive midfielder would have made sure he either won the ball or brought Alston down. Ball did neither and it summed him up. Even playing at the best of his abilities he offers nothing going forward and is still capable of making the mistake that costs you a goal.

[Ten Caat]

First time Ive seen a replay of the goal and agree he should have brought Alston down......he did try but missed. Still say Consi is more culpable though, Logan is posted missing at right back, Consi is filling in but almost on the touchline  and can see Alston's run. If he had came 15 yards infield when Ball is trying to tackle Alston he blocks the space Alston finds after getting past Ball. Also Joe is far too far off his line.

[KennyFuckinPowers]

First time Ive seen a replay of the goal and agree he should have brought Alston down......he did try but missed. Still say Consi is more culpable though, Logan is posted missing at right back, Consi is filling in but almost on the touchline  and can see Alston's run. If he had came 15 yards infield when Ball is trying to tackle Alston he blocks the space Alston finds after getting past Ball. Also Joe is far too far off his line.

 

Judging by the highlights, Shaughnessy's goal was Considine's fault, he got caught flat footed and Shaughnessy was hungrier. Alston's goal, for me it starts with Ball, he was hesitant to get close initially, then puts in a very amateur tackle, but even after that, McKenna backs off, and backs off and doesn't get anywhere near close enough to him, and he eventually curls it in. Perhaps the players were mentally fatigued as well as physically fatigued? Defence is the one area of the pitch we're currently unable to rotate.