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Could have easily lost that 2 nil but for a bit of good fortune. So greatful they missed their penalty and a sitter as it would have detracted from what was a really good performance with lots of "pass and move".
Hooper was dire, I don't think we can justify giving him a game every week on the off-chance that he can be bothered. He can be a great player, but something isn't quite there with his attitude.
Vernam had a great game and didn't think he should have come off but it was clear from 70 minutes that Exeter were much fitter and any chance of winning started to faded away at that point.
Undefeated in October with 3 clean sheets is good. None of the current top 3 have beaten us. If we beat Colchester on Tuesday then we've really turned a corner.
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Could have easily lost that 2 nil but for a bit of good fortune. So greatful they missed their penalty and a sitter as it would have detracted from what was a really good performance with lots of "pass and move".
Hooper was dire, I don't think we can justify giving him a game every week on the off-chance that he can be bothered. He can be a great player, but something isn't quite there with his attitude.
Vernam had a great game and didn't think he should have come off but it was clear from 70 minutes that Exeter were much fitter and any chance of winning started to faded away at that point.
Undefeated in October with 3 clean sheets is good. None of the current top 3 have beaten us. If we beat Colchester on Tuesday then we've really turned a corner.
Did vernam have a great game? I guess its all about opinions but personally i dont think he did. First half he ran at them and created his own chance, second half ?. Did his usual and vanished, i think he’s still getting fit and will be a good 90 minute player for us when he’s ready but i dont get this view that he had a great game yesterday at all |
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Did vernam have a great game? I guess its all about opinions but personally i dont think he did. First half he ran at them and created his own chance, second half ?. Did his usual and vanished, i think he’s still getting fit and will be a good 90 minute player for us when he’s ready but i dont get this view that he had a great game yesterday at all
Is it really a matter of fitness? Surely he should be 100% by now There's summat wrong if he isn't. I really rate him but the way it's going he'll be retired before he can last 90 mins. |
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Is it really a matter of fitness? Surely he should be 100% by now There's summat wrong if he isn't. I really rate him but the way it's going he'll be retired before he can last 90 mins.
Quite possibly could be more mate i dont know. But i agree he should be 100% by now |
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Did vernam have a great game? I guess its all about opinions but personally i dont think he did. First half he ran at them and created his own chance, second half ?. Did his usual and vanished, i think he’s still getting fit and will be a good 90 minute player for us when he’s ready but i dont get this view that he had a great game yesterday at all
Of course Vernam didn't have the same influence as he did against Vale - first & foremost, we were playing a much better team. Second half he was only on the pitch for 17 minutes so the only 'vanishing' he had time for was getting subbed off. In the meantime JJ continued to jump under most headers. |
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I agree about Hooper, someone mentioned previously he helps out defensively but at one point when we were under pressure late on in the second half they had a throw in towards the Osmond in front of the Youngs and Hooper turned his back on it and walked away leaving Hendrie outnumbered.
He gives the ball away too often for me and for a so called wide mine hardly creates anything for the forwards. I just couldn't understand how he remained on the pitch and Vernam and Embleton were taken off.
Still I thought one of the best games of the season so far.
I think we have just got to be honest about Hooper. Like the fans of all his previous clubs warned us - he has just got no desire. He is probably great in training, I would imagine him being a real star when there is no pressure. He half-heartedly jumps for headers and one great game in 10 or 20 is not a good enough return. I am surprised Jolley has stuck with him, but if only he could gee himself up. |
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The dog's bruises have nearly gone He has actually started to greet me at the gate when I come home from the match.
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If the fans gave Hooper a bit more confidence I think we would see a lot more of this lad
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I think we have just got to be honest about Hooper. Like the fans of all his previous clubs warned us - he has just got no desire. He is probably great in training, I would imagine him being a real star when there is no pressure.
He half-heartedly jumps for headers and one great game in 10 or 20 is not a good enough return. I am surprised Jolley has stuck with him, but if only he could gee himself up.
‘No desire, no effort’? The facts just don’t bear this out though. According to the analyst chaps Hooper always is in the top 3 for metres covered and sprints during games. Maybe some are blinded by preconceived ideas?? |
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‘No desire, no effort’?
The facts just don’t bear this out though.
According to the analyst chaps Hooper always is in the top 3 for metres covered and sprints during games.
Maybe some are blinded by preconceived ideas??
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