Bournemouth (A) 01/03/25 - FA Cup (5th Round) - Build Up & Match Thread

[Squeak]

Glad we’ve got something to fill the time. OK - you think Sa was a better keeper than Rui Patricio. Doubtless Nuno hung around for too long too. I think we should move back on the game as I suspect there are things we’ll disagree agreeably on!

I think he was better than Patricio when he first joined us. I like keepers who are prepared to take control of their whole box and not just the 6 yard box. Patricio was far too static for me but that's just my opinion. Most coaches in world football would go with the steady guy which Rui was rather than Sa who would be prepared to gamble a bit more. Again, depends on playing style. Rui suited Nuno whereas we moved on after and needed a keeper to become even more of a playmaker.

Best keeper in a Wolves shirt I've seen was Matt Murray. Paul Bradshaw was also excellent. But Burridge was the most entertaining.

 

[Squeak]

Looks like we are playing for pens. Absolutely no attacking intent so far in this period of extra time.

 

[SSB]

Looks like we are playing for pens. Absolutely no attacking intent so far in this period of extra time.

That’s if we make it through to penalties. We can’t hardly keep hold of possession.

 

[MobNet Wolf]

Looks like we are playing for pens. Absolutely no attacking intent so far in this period of extra time.

Very deliberate. I find it slightly surprising though. We weren’t great before the tweak but we weren’t so bad that this seemed like the only hope. Arguably we are conceding more chances now.

 

[MobNet Wolf]

If it does get to pens I’m not sure I’d back Johnstone to stand in the right goal, let alone save one.

 

[Squeak]

Utter nonsense ref... Andre clearly pushed... on edge of box...

 

[AndyWolves]

We're not exactly awash with technical players for pens!

 

[Mel Evo]

We're not exactly awash with technical players for pens!

“Munetsi steps up…”

 

[Squeak]

WTF.... In an attacking position and Pond has no one to throw it to... so he throws it to them... and immediately we are on the defensive... utter crap Wolves.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Will SJ get a chance to be a hero....

 

[pavlosmacwolf]

Ran won't make it through ET

 

[Mel Evo]

Will SJ get a chance to be a hero....

He’ll need to stay on his line if so.

 

[Wilf Wolf]

We're not exactly awash with technical players for pens!

I’m pretty sure penalties is more about bottle than technique. Not sure that helps mind!

 

[The Bear]

What was our last competitive penalty shoot out?

Europa League?

 

[Derby Wolf]

What was our last competitive penalty shoot out?

Europa League?

Spurs in the League Cup.

 

[Squeak]

What was our last competitive penalty shoot out?

Europa League?

Probably... and the Raul miss that should have been re-taken.

 

[Mel Evo]

Most coaches in world football would go with the steady guy which Rui was rather than Sa who would be prepared to gamble a bit more.

Im guilty as charged for a Steady Eddy between the sticks. We’d have been in a Wembley final if we’d had one there in the semi.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

I’m pretty sure penalties is more about bottle than technique. Not sure that helps mind!

Not sure that's true. The higher league teams with the better players usually win them.

 

[MobNet Wolf]

I’m pretty sure penalties is more about bottle than technique. Not sure that helps mind!

Pretty sure there has been studies which sort of equate to having technical ability gives you greater bottle.

 

[Squeak]

Excellent again Samuel.