There's no worse way to lose a game than in injury time of time added on. The sense of anguish is heightened if you've not really deserved to lose, however, if you fail to take some golden chances then in all probability you will get punished.
That's how it proved to be yesterday and with virtually the last kick of the game, Stephen Hunt took all 3 points and with it, our unbeaten home record.
We had great chances in and round the box but our boys simply took too long or were let down by poor technique. Igor and YBG were guilty of wanting to use their favoured foot to control the ball with the result that it ran away from them or they were closed down before they were able to get a meaningful shot away.
Harriott was excellent in his more forward, attacking role. He fashioned chances for himself and others and was positive and direct throughout.
Coquelin was again superb seemingly always available to receive the ball and following it up with a pinpoint pass. The extension of his loan was very welcome news indeed.
McGoldrick and Murphy were kept relatively quiet by our resolute and well organised defence. Tyrone Mings showed why he is attracting interest from some Premiership clubs. He looks a class act. Luke Chambers was a rock in the Ipswich defence.
Bob is being a bit harsh on TBH by criticising him for losing the ball high up the pitch but one can understand that he was trying to keep possession. Criticism of Fox from some fans is also unwelcome. He knows more than anyone what he should have done.
On to Forest next week. Thanks fully it's not live on Sky but Forest's home form is very good and having lost yesterday, Pearce will be keen to get back on track.
Harriott excellent. You must have gone AWOL when he did his air-shot that could have won us the game. Our problem is clear; no cutting edge. Harriott is part of the problem, not the solution.
ReplyDeleteAnon, it's all about opinions. i saw the air shot but this doesn't negate everything else he did. You obviously felt he did little. I noticed several positive runs and shots albeit mostly off target. He also set up chances for others. I note that several folk on Charlton Life have given him good scores and some have him as their man of the match.
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