Colchester United V Swindon Town Official Matchday Thread

[lambourn red]

Just got back and echo the feelings of others we were so much better than them it was unbelievable I just can not believe we lost 3 - 0. If we finish third and get them I would be delighted as over two legs we will batter them, the biggest problem today was the lack of ambition by Douglas and Ferry to shoot when they get in good positions on the edge of the box. At 2 nil I would have left Charlie on and gone 4 up front with 10 minutes to go as we were still all over them but pericard and nouble offered nothing.
Also 22 for them was a complete cunt after scoring the second he ran straight towards us in the front row and mouthed Fuck off whilst giving my 10 year old son the wanker sign, I reported it to the steward and the old bill who took my details but fuck all will be done although they did say that the referee will be informed.

[Oaksey Moonraker]

Strange feeling after the game and Colchester's approach reminded me of Cambridge Utd in the early 90's and came away with a similar feeling. When we were on top in the 1st half we could have been a bit better with our final ball, Ward got in some great wide positions but often his cross was blocked by the full back so the opportunity to open them up was lost. Lost count the number of blocks and balls bouncing around their box that dropped to a Colchester player when running free. Think Charlie went for a smash into the roof of the net and ended up blazing over.

2nd half we lost our way a little bit and got dragged into playing it too direct and down to Colchester's level, that's what these teams try to do as they are better at playing that way. We looked a bit vulnerable in the 2nd half to their direct approach and Greer/Cuthbert got themselves in a mess when a row Z clearance might be needed.

Re the not coming back from a goal behind, isn't this your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness. We don't go behind very often in games to are become these used to dealing with it and clawing a game back. Need to just move on to Monday and set a marker for the other teams. We did look a bit tired today but should have enough for Exeter, they are in reasonable form 3 wins, 3 draws but teams down there don't go on long unbeaten runs in the same way that Leeds & Colchester had to turnaround.


PS did anyone see the Gillingham fans must have decided to stay at the stadium after their visit as that must explain the pikey caravans!

[Oaksey Moonraker]

Also 22 for them was a complete cunt after scoring the second he ran straight towards us in the front row and mouthed Fuck off whilst giving my 10 year old son the wanker sign, I reported it to the steward and the old bill who took my details but fuck all will be done although they did say that the referee will be informed.

Charlie has been guilty of doing that this season as the Hudders fans posted on here so don't think we can complain too much

[Arriba]

can't believe we lost,let alone 3-0.
they took their chances, we didn't.
ferry and douglas for all the good they are can't hit a cows arse with a banjo, and both bottle it infront of goal.frustratingly i've banged on about our lack of goals from centre mid all year. and today it was so fucking obvious the major flaw in our team.if we had that in our side we would have won the league by now.ferry had 3 chances to shoot and passed it wide instead, and did a stupid backheel when he was 6 yards out.

greer was our best player easily, and worryingly one of the most creative.

we need to react to that defeat and turn it around.i think we can

[Simon Pieman]

can't believe we lost,let alone 3-0.
they took their chances, we didn't.
ferry and douglas for all the good they are can't hit a cows arse with a banjo, and both bottle it infront of goal.frustratingly i've banged on about our lack of goals from centre mid all year. and today it was so fucking obvious the major flaw in our team.if we had that in our side we would have won the league by now.ferry had 3 chances to shoot and passed it wide instead, and did a stupid backheel when he was 6 yards out.

greer was our best player easily, and worryingly one of the most creative.

we need to react to that defeat and turn it around.i think we can

To be fair it's not the only flaw in our team. Others are not being able to win from behind and conceding late goals, as so many people have pointed out. In fact, the late goals thing would have cost us more points than a goal scoring central midfielder would have.

[Arriba]

Also 22 for them was a complete cunt after scoring the second he ran straight towards us in the front row and mouthed Fuck off whilst giving my 10 year old son the wanker sign, I reported it to the steward and the old bill who took my details but fuck all will be done although they did say that the referee will be informed.

he didn't do that at all.you've blown that way out of proportion.
austin does worse than that every tie he scores.

[Arriba]

To be fair it's not the only flaw in our team. Others are not being able to win from behind and conceding late goals, as so many people have pointed out. In fact, the late goals thing would have cost us more points than a goal scoring central midfielder would have.

no it's not the only flaw.but when it drops to them on the edge of the box they both fluff their lines.
ferry is the worse of the 2 as he doesn't even attempt to shoot.
dont get me wrong they've both done really well this season,but goals win games and the dont score.

[lambourn red]

he didn't do that at all.you've blown that way out of proportion.
austin does worse than that every tie he scores.

There was plenty of people at the front with kids complaining to the stewards and he was also booked for it , I was only about 15 foot from the guy but I will bow to your superior condescending knowledge.

[Arriba]

it was taunting when he scored.fair play to him, i like that kind of thing(especially when charlie does it)
i saw no wanker signs.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

no it's not the only flaw.but when it drops to them on the edge of the box they both fluff their lines.
ferry is the worse of the 2 as he doesn't even attempt to shoot.
dont get me wrong they've both done really well this season,but goals win games and the dont score.

Bit harsh. Goals do win games but why blame Ferry and JD when the likes of Austin and Ward missed the good chances today (it seems at least). They're all human I guess.

[Arriba]

Bit harsh. Goals do win games but why blame Ferry and JD when the likes of Austin and Ward missed the good chances today (it seems at least). They're all human I guess.

it would be harsh if it was based on today only.
it isn't

[Simon Pieman]

We should never have got rid of Pook.

[Arriba]

oh some on si.they are miles better than he was you sarcastic cunt but even he had a better eye for goal.

i can't believe people actually complained about mateys goal celebration.that is fucking pathetic imo.even if he ran to the crowd shouting you are a bunch of cunts sticking his finger up, it should be laughed at.(although he just ran past on a wind up)
they get dogs abuse from the terraces,but a bit of it back and fans go crying to stewards.get a life sad cunts

[fish head]

got back an hour ago and im still pissed of with Colchesters shite tactics, the ref and his assistants, oh and the fucking drum in the home end.

terrible ground and location, did laugh at the pikey camp next to the ground!

roll on monday night.

one positive was the Gordon Greer song a group of lads infront of me were singing!
anyone from here??
hope it catches on!

[Simon Pieman]

but even he had a better eye for goal.

that was my point, he's scored a few the other week.