Swindon Town v Colchester United Matchday Thread

[singingiiiffy]

1st half under so much control, then conceded the first penalty and all the errors and stupid play came out and we were pretty awful up until the barrage of subs. Penalties aside Colchester didn't create a lot and the win was deserved based on chances created when we were on top.

We are heavily dependent on smith and when he's on the pitch no harm in that and it's effective. Tshimanga still way way short of a first 11 player, never seen a player jump for a head so many times and get no where near it, in fact the whole squad should be made to work on headers if we are playing a long game. 50 pence the lot of them.

Fantastic points return for the Xmas period and we really need to kick on and get to the magic safety points. Can't beat a last minute winner

[fuzzy]

8 weeks ago, conceding that second penalty would have seen us curl up and die. We have become a more resilient side recently and have got some fight back. Good to see 

[THE FLASH]

Drama!!

We actually scored a penalty!

Backed up those away points with a win.

Three dodgy pens. From the TE i thought the first one was, too far away for the second and baffled by ours.

Ref had a bad day for sure, i do think Glatz stumbled for the red card too.

We are harder to beat, dont give up, battle when required....a massive improvement!

[4D]

Jutty called ours 
Seeing the highlights, their fella did touch the ball with his hand.

[singingiiiffy]

Jutty called ours 
Seeing the highlights, their fella did touch the ball with his hand.

That's probably the best referee decision I have seen in years. No appeals, well positioned, called it instantly. Shame about the others. The slow mo foul on our keeper for their 2nd is awful

[Bob's Orange]

Really enjoyable end to the game yesterday, and to be fair no more than we deserved really. I always try and avoid discussing referees but it was clear his decisions had a big effect on the overall outcome of the game. I thought the award of the free kick for our goal was generous, I think Tshimanga was appealing for a corner but got a free kick. Beautiful delivery by Wright and one of those connections by Clarke that is perfect. If he gets a head on it, it probably flies miles over the bar. We seemed pretty comfortable after that and I was just about to write in our Whatsapp Group how Cotterill's performance was irritating me when he contributed in giving the ball away and then giving away a penalty. I personally thought it was a stonewaller. The connection with Anderson was minimal, but you can't dangle the leg like he did and get away with it. Barden was close, but not enough. Sickener to go in at half time level really.

Second half we started a little sluggish but gradually grew into the game. The only time Colchester looked dangerous was when we fannied about with it too much, this happened for their second goal, Sobowale's header back was short, but Barden got their ahead of Gordon whose studs up challenge should have seen us get a free kick and a second yellow for the Colchester forward. Amazingly the ref played on and all Anderson needed to do was to put the ball in the empty net. Instead Barden dangled out his leg and Anderson, after being given a generous penalty in the first half decided to try and get Barden sent off (I assume) going down feebly. I was staggered to see a penalty awarded and when your luck's out, it's out as Barden gets a hand to the penalty but can't keep it out.

After that I think we took control of the game, we did look like a rick at the back was a possibility but nearly scored an absolute worldy of a breakaway goal when Drinan hit the bar, great movement and neat play into him by Tshimanga. at that stage I could see Colchester tiring and our better use of subs paid dividends as Butterworth's ball over the ailing Egbo's head was brilliantly controlled and finished by Drinan, Really pleased for him as someone who always gives 100%. Then Cox hits the bar with a good chance and it looks like the points are to be shared. But the referee had one more trick up his sleeve, the header onto the outstretched hand of the defender, I guess in the handball rules is a penalty, but one where you would be gutted had it happened at the other end. I had money on Swindon to miss a penalty and thankfully saw a red cross against that bet as George Cox sent the keeper for a twix.

It has to be said, Ian Holloway deserves a lot of credit for what he's getting out of this side. There is determination, belief and a never say die attitude, with a sprinkling of skill. Some of the football at times is very good, it's still in fits and starts but he is getting the most out of these players and our run over Christmas has taken us from being in a dire relegation battle with Morecambe and Carlisle to being still in a relegation battle, but now with 6 teams involved. Notts County away is tough, if we can grab a point there, it will be a tremendous festive/new year period.

[DV]

Drama!!

We actually scored a penalty!

Backed up those away points with a win.

Three dodgy pens. From the TE i thought the first one was, too far away for the second and baffled by ours.

Ref had a bad day for sure, i do think Glatz stumbled for the red card too.

We are harder to beat, dont give up, battle when required....a massive improvement!

Entirely another debate but that game is massively different with VAR!

First penalty - I thought was a penalty in real time, so I can see why Ref / Lino gave it. Watch other angles & slow motion Anderson has made contact with Cotterill rather than the other way round. It’s conceivable that VAR not only over turns the penalty but Anderson gets booked for diving.

Second penalty - I thought was a penalty in real time *IF* you completely ignore the foul on Barden which was a clear foul as any you will ever see in your life. Watching different angles & slow motion again & the contact is minimal. I can only assume Anderson has taken a tumble there because either he doesn’t fancy himself to score into an open net or he thinks he can get the keeper sent off. If that goes to VAR then it’s never a penalty due to the foul in the build up. Gordon could have had a straight red for said challenge or the minimum a yellow (which would have been his second one) if you ignore all of that Anderson could be booked for diving again.

Third penalty - in real time I had no idea what it had been given for. First replay, still no idea. Third replay & different angle. It clearly hits the defenders arm, his arm is up, in an unnatural position & he probably gains a (slim) advantage by the ball not going deeper into the box. No intent there at all. Soft but the most penalty of all three on closer look yet the least looking one in real time.

Felt the contact between Iandolo & Glaztel was non existent. Looked a foul in real time, no in the replays.

I don’t know whether that’s an advert for or against VAR at our level.

Ultimately I’d say we were definitely the better side & utterly deserved the win regardless of how we eventually got there.

[GTXMagnatec]

Enjoyable game and a wonderful way to win a football match.  That penalty was huge, especially given other results and those 3 points will be vital for us moving forward.

A very good Christmas and NY period so far with 2 home wins and 2 away draws, certainly something to build upon and hopefully we can build on the positive feelings after the win yesterday.  Still alot of work to do but there are some green shoots.  Credit where it is due and fair play to Holloway too for the way he has managed the squad and substitutions over the last couple of weeks.

If we can go up to Nottingham on Saturday and get a point I would be delighted and another step in the right direction.  Up the Town!

[adje]

The best thing for me is the way we played after Smith went off. So important to us,so to come back like that without him was so satisfying once again proving the worth of Drinan. That move which ended with him hitting the post/bar was quality quick fire football

[fuzzy]

I forgot to mention my fury at the refs lack of action against Gordon.

Tries to castrate Barden with his challenge before diving for theit second penalty THEN, during the delay and inquisition, he approaches the players ariound the ref (from a "That was fuck all to do with me so I'm staying out of it" distance) and shoves one of our players in the chest. Yellow card at minimum surely?

[Bob's Orange]

Whoever picked Swindon v Colchester for the TV obviously knew something we didn’t.

Was probably a quite eventful enjoyable game for any neutral that bothered with it.

Indeed. Aside from Port Vale v Cheltenham there were plenty of goals about in League 2 yesterday. Ours one of 3 games finishing 3-2. Isn't Hindsight wonderful.

[Oaksey Moonraker]

I forgot to mention my fury at the refs lack of action against Gordon.

Tries to castrate Barden with his challenge before diving for theit second penalty THEN, during the delay and inquisition, he approaches the players ariound the ref (from a "That was fuck all to do with me so I'm staying out of it" distance) and shoves one of our players in the chest. Yellow card at minimum surely?

Mildy must have been having Pompey away in 97 flashbacks when that challenge went in on Barden 🤣

[jayohaitchenn]

Entirely another debate but that game is massively different with VAR!

First penalty - I thought was a penalty in real time, so I can see why Ref / Lino gave it. Watch other angles & slow motion Anderson has made contact with Cotterill rather than the other way round. It’s conceivable that VAR not only over turns the penalty but Anderson gets booked for diving.

Second penalty - I thought was a penalty in real time *IF* you completely ignore the foul on Barden which was a clear foul as any you will ever see in your life. Watching different angles & slow motion again & the contact is minimal. I can only assume Anderson has taken a tumble there because either he doesn’t fancy himself to score into an open net or he thinks he can get the keeper sent off. If that goes to VAR then it’s never a penalty due to the foul in the build up. Gordon could have had a straight red for said challenge or the minimum a yellow (which would have been his second one) if you ignore all of that Anderson could be booked for diving again.

Third penalty - in real time I had no idea what it had been given for. First replay, still no idea. Third replay & different angle. It clearly hits the defenders arm, his arm is up, in an unnatural position & he probably gains a (slim) advantage by the ball not going deeper into the box. No intent there at all. Soft but the most penalty of all three on closer look yet the least looking one in real time.

Felt the contact between Iandolo & Glaztel was non existent. Looked a foul in real time, no in the replays.

I don’t know whether that’s an advert for or against VAR at our level.

Ultimately I’d say we were definitely the better side & utterly deserved the win regardless of how we eventually got there.

I agree with your penalty analysis - ours was the most nailed on but still soft. The second Iandolo yellow was definitely a foul, but surely he actually got the yellow for kicking the ball away? Absolutely brain dead decision by Ellis there.

[Frigby Daser]

With Holloway seemingly rowing back on his comments about the orange hats, and also not looking for any fights for a few weeks, his popularity seems to be growing.

Therefore, can we please sort out the song. It’s either “We are ‘Ollie’s Red and White Army”, or “Holloways Red and White Army”. “We are Holloways….” doesn’t fit. The enthusiastic lad in the flasher mack, tie and flat cap at the back of the DRS tries his best, but someone needs to let him know.

I liked everything Holloway had to say after the match. He acknowledged the turnover of staff and players as being unacceptable (hat is in the post Ian). Interview’s are easier after a win, but he talked sense.

[Peter Venkman]

Same on yellows forum too. They dont care about us though apparently.

Living rent free in thier heads since 1962.