Welsh_Saddler wrote:PINNACLE wrote:Welsh_Saddler wrote:Half-time, and still 0-0. Whatever happens in the second half, that's quite an achievement. We'll probably go on to ship five or six, but that would only be what I expected anyway. :D
I have just got back from the game, (have you) you really are a laugh a minute aint ya..... :(
Are Preston still losing ? you seem more interested in what is happening at Charlton... :oops:
It wasn't pretty and we rode our luck for long periods but hey, thats what football is about !
WE PLAYED WELL considering we were under the cosh and most fans expected nothing more than a severe drubbing.
I always laugh though to see the comments posted on here between 3pm and 5....nothing better to do ?
Grof has the makings of a very good player, i will support him all the way.
I'm sorry you took offence at one of my posts and I would welcome any constructive suggestions - firstly, what did I say?
1. "Half-time and still 0-0"....... surely nothing to snipe at there, just a statement of fact.
2. "Whatever happens in the second half, that's quite an achievement"........in similar vein IMHO.
3. "We'll probably go on to ship five or six, but that would only be what I expected anyway"...... I think that prediction stands up to examination based on the following factors:
(a) All comments throughout the first half had been to the effect that we were very much under the cosh.
(b) The statistics from the BBC website confirmed that - 16 attempts on goal against 2, or something similar.
(c) Coming into the game, Huddersfield had won 5 and drawn 2 out of their home fixtures, we had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 4 of our away games.
(d) Huddersfield's goals scored (all games) were 34 against our 15. They had conceded 13 against our 20.
(e) We were forced into fielding our reserve goalkeeper, whose exposure to ANY league sides had been minimal, let alone a strong side.
(f) League positions - Huddersfield were 2nd, we were 20th.
I put it to you that the possibility of our shipping five or six was real, based on the factors outlined above.
Therefore, what was it that you evidently took exception to? By your text it seems that your problem was that I was an armchair supporter, and I feel I should enlighten you only in the spirit of sharing knowledge in order to prevent any future misunderstandings. As my good friend Chester Saddler says (thanks btw, Neil) I have been supporting Walsall for well over 50 years and continue to do so although certain domestic details prevent my going to more than the odd game:
(a) I live some 150 miles from the Banks's's' - I did manage Southampton and Orient last season when my Uncle and Aunt still lived in Cannock, so I could fit a game in along with attending to their needs (they were then 94 and 93 years of age).
(b) Since the end of last season I now have my 94 year old Aunt living with me. She suffers from very advanced senile dementia or Alzheimer's and needs 24-hour care. I am her legal guardian (Deputy, appointed by The Court of Protection) and consequently my time loyalty is with her.
(c) My wonderful wife works away at all sorts of days and times (recent weeks have included Walsall (!), Birmingham, Clacton-on-Sea, Yeovil, Paignton, Woking, Peckham - I'm sure you get the picture), and I also have two teenage children to attend to.
I hope that the above gives you some idea of the reasons behind my relying on the internet on a Saturday afternoon. If you can make any constructive suggestions as to how I can get round any or all of these obstacles I would welcome them with open arms. Meanwhile I am still hoping to participate in the annual South Wales excursion to Yeovil (next March I think), and I would be glad to buy you a pint - I've already promised one to a man with a green coat!!!
........respect to you my friend!