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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 9:39:35 GMT
Did they put something in that scalding muck they sell at the ground instead of coffee, or was there a hypnotic subliminal message concealed in the half time music?
The squad can't win unless they have a day out at Lego Land.
Give me frigging strength!
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Aug 15, 2021 9:39:39 GMT
The fans are to blame today. Last 15 minutes, big three points, where is the 12th man? All that is coming across on commentary is people shouting like at a crap warm up band at a gig. I do agree with a lot that you post, but disagree with this comment.
Yes, the Mem was not rocking (although the atmosphere was good at the start, but for me it is a two way thing. Yes, the crowd can lift the team, but the crowd needs something to work with. This team gave nothing of excitement today. A few half chances and speculative long range efforts. Today felt exciting because of the occasion, but this will wear thin very quickly indeed.
As entertainment, this was as exciting as a trip to an art gallery with paintings that I have drawn with my feet. Actually, that would have had comedy value possibly.
As a football performance, we had a fairly solid defense until Stevenage applied the pressure late on. There was no midfield to be seen (watching Chris Lines was entertaining for all the wrong reasons, what a classy passer of the ball he still is). We have zero attacking threat, so the absolute best we could achieve yet again is a goalless draw. Unfortunately we could not even celebrate a hard earned point.
Yes, this is a new team that needs time to "gel". I understand that. This was a poor performance / result under the circumstances, and just goes to show how far we have fallen.
At this point, this team looks worse than last season's team. At least the 2020/2021 team could pass the ball around.
I hope this changes or we are in for a relegation battle. It is starting to feel like 2001/2002 all over again.
Are you sure it’s that way round Rich? they do a bit of magic and the fans start singing and lifting them? Or going into last 15 at 0.0 the fans launch a chorus, the hairs on back of players neck stand up and they produce a bit of magic? It only takes a moment of magic to create that goal. And the lead. which way round should it be? maybe Sunderland stuck in League one because of the impatience and pressure from their fans in home games? Do we want to do a similar silly thing in this division? |
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Post by alftupper on Aug 15, 2021 9:40:36 GMT
There are two possibilities here. 1. You`re trying to wind us up. 2. You have Pollyanna syndrome.
What’s Pollyanna syndrome , Alf? An optimistic belief, that goes way beyond reality. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Aug 15, 2021 9:43:16 GMT
Did they put something in that scalding muck they sell at the ground instead of coffee, or was there a hypnotic subliminal message concealed in the half time music? The squad can't win unless they have a day out at Lego Land. Give me frigging strength! Interesting. So you don’t think team building events will improve their performances on the pitch? obviously not legoland, working together on tasks and trusting each other. I’m pretty sure the science is against you on that one. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 9:48:00 GMT
Sounds like a Gas supporter pre-requisite! sounds like a thread of its own, Pollyanna or are fans just too damn impatient and tad greedy. Discuss. You're on a wind up, Bus Boy/Girl. Impatient and greedy by wanting to be at the top end of the 4th division, or having a manager who can actually manage? OK then, I'm off to steal cake from the peasants. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 10:00:02 GMT
Did they put something in that scalding muck they sell at the ground instead of coffee, or was there a hypnotic subliminal message concealed in the half time music? The squad can't win unless they have a day out at Lego Land. Give me frigging strength! Interesting. So you don’t think team building events will improve their performances on the pitch? obviously not legoland, working together on tasks and trusting each other. I’m pretty sure the science is against you on that one. You are David Brent and I claim my £5. You did see the list of 6 new players that I posted yesterday who took the field for Stevenage I presume? I'm pretty sure that having a disgusting violent lout as a manager limits options in terms of recruitment, but am delighted to say that there aren't enough people like that around in management for there to be any robust research, and even if there were, there hopefully wouldn't be enough club owners with judgement so disastrous as to employ them. But back to your point, OK, get them all to close their eyes and fall backwards so that they know they can trust their colleagues to catch them. Sure, that'll improve their ability to read the game and to measure a pass. What's wrong with Lego Land? |
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Post by baselswh on Aug 15, 2021 10:06:36 GMT
A good move has come to mind.
Anssi caught the ball at the 2nd attempt,from cross or corner.A great throw out to our busy left flank player,that saw us create a chance.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Aug 15, 2021 10:53:14 GMT
Interesting. So you don’t think team building events will improve their performances on the pitch? obviously not legoland, working together on tasks and trusting each other. I’m pretty sure the science is against you on that one. You are David Brent and I claim my £5. You did see the list of 6 new players that I posted yesterday who took the field for Stevenage I presume? I'm pretty sure that having a disgusting violent lout as a manager limits options in terms of recruitment, but am delighted to say that there aren't enough people like that around in management for there to be any robust research, and even if there were, there hopefully wouldn't be enough club owners with judgement so disastrous as to employ them. But back to your point, OK, get them all to close their eyes and fall backwards so that they know they can trust their colleagues to catch them. Sure, that'll improve their ability to read the game and to measure a pass. What's wrong with Lego Land? I prefer Peppa Pig world. “OK, get them all to close their eyes and fall backwards so that they know they can trust their colleagues to catch them. Sure, that'll improve their ability to read the game and to measure a pass.” It does actually work Duke. If I was manager it’s what we would be doing this week. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tough_Mudder goape.co.uk/groups/team-days?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3OMG2W-hCpIQR01in8YbvCzmeU16NEb65arNKHkUkrQHfuN5gEoaIRoC5ocQAvD_BwE They know how to pass a ball, familiarity with tactic and role will only come with playing games on it. Build the Band of Gold at this stage. |
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Post by alftupper on Aug 15, 2021 11:27:51 GMT
Interesting. So you don’t think team building events will improve their performances on the pitch? obviously not legoland, working together on tasks and trusting each other. I’m pretty sure the science is against you on that one. What's wrong with Lego Land? They`ll get taken apart. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Aug 15, 2021 12:08:11 GMT
There are two possibilities here. 1. You`re trying to wind us up. 2. You have Pollyanna syndrome.
What’s Pollyanna syndrome , Alf? Someone who, against all evidence, sees the bright side. I only know this as I had it aimed at me, in work. From Greek mythology |
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Post by trymer on Aug 15, 2021 12:18:28 GMT
What’s Pollyanna syndrome , Alf? Someone who, against all evidence, sees the bright side. I only know this as I had it aimed at me, in work. From Greek mythology I was called a 'Cassandra', when I read the myth I was quite pleased with that description. |
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Post by bloogas on Aug 15, 2021 12:20:58 GMT
What’s Pollyanna syndrome , Alf? Someone who, against all evidence, sees the bright side. I only know this as I had it aimed at me, in work. From Greek mythology Pollyanna wasn't Greek was she? |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Aug 15, 2021 12:21:07 GMT
Someone who, against all evidence, sees the bright side. I only know this as I had it aimed at me, in work. From Greek mythology I was called a 'Cassandra', when I read the myth I was quite pleased with that description. That’s different. I believe a Cassandra was someone who had prescient qualities that came to pass. Heard that one from the lady who used to help Sralan on the apprentice Pollyanna syndrome, the name being taken from a book of the same title, means “an excessively or blindly optimistic person.” The occurrence and danger of such attitudes in psychotherapy is discussed. Such attitudes may occur both in patients and their therapists. The Cassandra metaphor (variously labeled the Cassandra "syndrome", "complex", "phenomenon", "predicament", "dilemma", "curse") relates to a person whose valid warnings or concerns are disbelieved by others. The term originates in Greek mythology. Cassandra was a daughter of Priam, the King of Troy. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Aug 15, 2021 12:25:22 GMT
Someone who, against all evidence, sees the bright side. I only know this as I had it aimed at me, in work. From Greek mythology Pollyanna wasn't Greek was she? Don’t know, I repeated what I knew of it or how it was explained to me. As I say, I could always be wrong 😑 |
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Post by trymer on Aug 15, 2021 12:29:29 GMT
The Pollyannas wont listen to the Cassandras.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Aug 15, 2021 12:33:40 GMT
The Pollyannas wont listen to the Cassandras. 😂😂😂🏴☠️ Nice on trymer |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 13:00:25 GMT
You are David Brent and I claim my £5. You did see the list of 6 new players that I posted yesterday who took the field for Stevenage I presume? I'm pretty sure that having a disgusting violent lout as a manager limits options in terms of recruitment, but am delighted to say that there aren't enough people like that around in management for there to be any robust research, and even if there were, there hopefully wouldn't be enough club owners with judgement so disastrous as to employ them. But back to your point, OK, get them all to close their eyes and fall backwards so that they know they can trust their colleagues to catch them. Sure, that'll improve their ability to read the game and to measure a pass. What's wrong with Lego Land? I prefer Peppa Pig world. “OK, get them all to close their eyes and fall backwards so that they know they can trust their colleagues to catch them. Sure, that'll improve their ability to read the game and to measure a pass.” It does actually work Duke. If I was manager it’s what we would be doing this week. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tough_Mudder goape.co.uk/groups/team-days?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3OMG2W-hCpIQR01in8YbvCzmeU16NEb65arNKHkUkrQHfuN5gEoaIRoC5ocQAvD_BwE They know how to pass a ball, familiarity with tactic and role will only come with playing games on it. Build the Band of Gold at this stage. Have you done the Tough Mudder, do you have any idea how common injuries are? Now, back to the fact that Stevenage fielded 6 new signings yesterday, and have a fraction of Rovers' resources. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Aug 15, 2021 14:00:36 GMT
Have you done the Tough Mudder, do you have any idea how common injuries are? Now, back to the fact that Stevenage fielded 6 new signings yesterday, and have a fraction of Rovers' resources. Same answer I have given throughout this thread, early days, we need to be patient. Oldham and Exeter have got off to awful starts, let’s observe what happens. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 14:05:39 GMT
Have you done the Tough Mudder, do you have any idea how common injuries are? Now, back to the fact that Stevenage fielded 6 new signings yesterday, and have a fraction of Rovers' resources. Same answer I have given throughout this thread, early days, we need to be patient. Oldham and Exeter have got off to awful starts, let’s observe what happens. So you hadn't even looked at the likelihood of serious injury doing that event before saying that it would be good for team bonding, OK then. But you may well be correct as players would be spending weeks together in the treatment room and sat together in the stands on match days. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Aug 15, 2021 14:33:09 GMT
Same answer I have given throughout this thread, early days, we need to be patient. Oldham and Exeter have got off to awful starts, let’s observe what happens. So you hadn't even looked at the likelihood of serious injury doing that event before saying that it would be good for team bonding, OK then. But you may well be correct as players would be spending weeks together in the treatment room and sat together in the stands on match days. You can pick and choose the obstacles. An Artic Enema will do them little but good. Interesting question you raise. How many professional sportsman have tried it. Do they shy away from such things? EDIT. I still like the sound of it. “it contributes to their self-understanding as risk-takers in sport. “ “success in TM and WTM rejects the notion of dominance over others and is predicated upon a spirit of cooperation among TM/WTM participants. Participants learn this unofficial rule from the pre-event pledge that all participants say before beginning the race. Part of this pledge, presented by event organizers, reads that they will put teamwork and camaraderie before their course time and that they will help fellow Mudders complete the course “ “Mudder is a pretty awesome challenge that makes you want to work together to accomplish tasks that you can’t accomplish on your own. “ It sounds absolutely ideal. Exactly what this team needs right now, or pre season. citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.987.4562&rep=rep1&type=pdf |
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