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Big Headed Iggy

16 Dec 2002, 08:26 PM

thought leeds were dead until they got those two in the first few minutes...
Bolton had them on the ropes...
robinsons save proves again he is the best english goalie...
third goal was wonderful...
could this be the start of the revival leeds need so desperately...

Captain Splarg

17 Dec 2002, 01:28 AM

Even with Graham Poll in his usual Leeds hating mood we still won.

I really hate him.

Sadly I missed the first 2 goals as i was stuck in traffic. I was just outside when Robbo saved the PK. It was ok though because Wilcox's goal made it all worth it.

I'm happy.

Prenn

17 Dec 2002, 05:31 AM

3-0 flattered Leeds, a draw would have been a fair result but we can't score for ************ so I guess in a sense we deserved to lose.

One thing remains the same, Leeds are ************, they got a lucky win (much like we did at their place) but were outplayed in every other respect.

This just means that El Tel has given himself another two games, he'll be gone by the new year.

Native Aztexan

17 Dec 2002, 09:23 AM

That Bolton defense was like the Keystone Cops...very comical. How in the hell you gave away that second goal to Fowler. Campos and N'Gotty were ball watching more than defending or clearing the ball. IMO Bolton deserved to lose.

kevbrunton

17 Dec 2002, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by cj90red
That Bolton defense was like the Keystone Cops...very comical. How in the hell you gave away that second goal to Fowler. Campos and N'Gotty were ball watching more than defending or clearing the ball. IMO Bolton deserved to lose.

I have now seen parts of 3 Bolton games and I find myself continuing to wonder about Campo.

How does he play for an EPL team? He is constantly left on the ground when he misses on tackles (like Mills goal) and has guys just flat running past him. Have I just seen a couple bad games by him or is he as terrible as he looks. If so, why does he continue to play? Is Bolton THAT bad?

Prenn

17 Dec 2002, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by kevbrunton
I have now seen parts of 3 Bolton games and I find myself continuing to wonder about Campo.

How does he play for an EPL team? He is constantly left on the ground when he misses on tackles (like Mills goal) and has guys just flat running past him. Have I just seen a couple bad games by him or is he as terrible as he looks. If so, why does he continue to play? Is Bolton THAT bad?

We've had major defensive injuries forcing Sam to play him in the back 4/3. I expect over the next two games when we get Whitlow, Mendy and Gardner back Campo will move into the anchor man position.

May I ask which were the other games you've seen?

Prenn

17 Dec 2002, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by cj90red
That Bolton defense was like the Keystone Cops...very comical. How in the hell you gave away that second goal to Fowler. Campos and N'Gotty were ball watching more than defending or clearing the ball. IMO Bolton deserved to lose.

It was crap defending from players who are just returning from injury but we should have scored 3+, just like when we played Chelsea, West Brom, Charlton and god knows how many others. Bolton's problem is not the defence it's the other end we create the chances but there's no-one there to put them away :(

Captain Splarg

17 Dec 2002, 12:36 PM

What a fun day it was though. We were the better side and we did deserve to win.

To me it looked like if we played another hour Bolton still wouldn't have scored. Our goal was almost never threatened, or threatened with anything decent. Apart from a dodgy PK of course.

I'm still so happy.

kevbrunton

17 Dec 2002, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Captain Splarg
Apart from a dodgy PK of course.

To the supporter of the team it's called against, is there any other kind? ;)

17 Dec 2002, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Prenn
We've had major defensive injuries forcing Sam to play him in the back 4/3. I expect over the next two games when we get Whitlow, Mendy and Gardner back Campo will move into the anchor man position.

May I ask which were the other games you've seen?

Well, I've seen this game and one earlier (Spurs, I believe) on TV and also went to see the game at the Reebok against Sunderland. Not a big sample size, admittedly, but Campo has looked very washed up in all those games. Not as bad as Charlton looked last night, mind you...

kevbrunton

17 Dec 2002, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by Prenn
We've had major defensive injuries forcing Sam to play him in the back 4/3. I expect over the next two games when we get Whitlow, Mendy and Gardner back Campo will move into the anchor man position.

May I ask which were the other games you've seen?
I also don't remember. They'd be games that were televised on FSW over here. I think one of them may be the one in which he was red-carded. Not sure if I'm remembering that incident from seeing the game or from seeing highlights though.

Captain Splarg

17 Dec 2002, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by kevbrunton
To the supporter of the team it's called against, is there any other kind? ;)

sure, sometimes. This was really dubious though.

You should have heard the collective swearing and shouting in my car as we were approaching the ground when Radio5 announced Graham Poll was the ref.

Clan

17 Dec 2002, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Prenn

This just means that El Tel has given himself another two games, he'll be gone by the new year.

I tend to agree with this.
Leeds were much ado about nothing really and the opening goal against the run of play could have been overcomeas Leeds were really still average.
That second goal was comical, one of the funniest i have seen in over 30 years of watching football.

When Leeds lose at home to us after christmas it'll be all over for the till robber. ;)

Captain Splarg

17 Dec 2002, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Clanblue

When Leeds lose at home to us after christmas it'll be all over for the till robber. ;)

You going to the match?

Clan

17 Dec 2002, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Captain Splarg
You going to the match?

Not unless they bring back the specials and run them from the pocono mountains ;)

I'm hoping to get back home for the final game of the season to join in the fun of the scouse misery.:)

(btw, for those that were ever on them, there wasn't much "special" about them was there)

usscouse

17 Dec 2002, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Clanblue
Not unless they bring back the specials and run them from the pocono mountains

I'm hoping to get back home for the final game of the season to join in the fun of the scouse misery.:)

(btw, for those that were ever on them, there wasn't much "special" about them was there)
I remember you saying something like this last season and ended up eating your program.
Need some salsa with that…???:)

Clan

17 Dec 2002, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by usscouse
I remember you saying something like this last season and ended up eating your program.
Need some salsa with that…???:)

Last season????
The Chelsea 4-0 Liverpool game?

Sorry old boy, don't follow you on this one???????