After what was a torrid fifteen or twenty minutes, where Wolves were sharper and frankly better than us, we managed to fight our way into it and went on to dominate for the rest of the game.
We had a bit of a scare and it was all quite strange, as Ait-Nouri found himself in front of goal in acres of space. It was almost like he and everybody else thought he was offside, hence everybody practically stopped, leaving him a free shot. Fortunately Emi was up to the task and managed a good stop.
That apart, I don’t really remember Wolves troubling us much and it was all in all a pretty convincing win, with Moussa Diaby hitting a corker to the top right of the goal and leaving the goalie with no chance.
Once we’d got that goal I felt quite comfortable, which is something I wasn’t expecting at all.
Then, Ezri Konsa of all people, crossed the ball, only for it to turn into an excellent shot, which again left the goalie helpless and crossed the line. If it hadn’t actually gone in, Duran would have netted anyway.
Once we got that second, I couldn’t see any way back for Wolves and for the first time in a good while, I was able to just relax and watch the game unfold.
I have to keep reminding myself that Wolves were seventh and in very good form, yet we beat them quite easily. Given that I thought they were a very, let’s say, physical side, I felt we held our own particularly well, especially given my worries about us missing John McGinn. In fact I’m not even sure we missed him at all and that’s a very nice thought.
The major plus point for me is we didn’t look like a team that are ready to fold and we still have plenty of fight left yet.
I also thought we played some really good football, with cross-field balls coming from lots of players. I do really like that kind of pass and they never fail to remind me of Sid Cowans.
Another surprising thing is that I didn’t think we looked tired either, which given our injuries is something else I didn’t expect.
So all in all, a very good day at the office and the lads and Unai should be very pleased with themselves.
I’m not even going to think about our upcoming games, but I think we only have eleven left to play. Who would have thought we’d be in this position so late in the season? Certainly I didn’t.
One last thing. I’m now beginning to hope that we can keep things going and end up above Spurs, if only to ram all the pundit’s words down their throats. I’ve nothing against Spurs at all and actually quite like them as a club, but it makes me sick that they are the darlings of the game at the moment. You’d think they’re the only team that can play nice footy.
I was going to say Onwards and upwards, but I guess we’re already at our pinnacle for now.
Onwards it is then!
UTV!
Won’t be able to watch the game tomorrow (that’s two in a row – hope it’s not a bad omen).
Driving down to Chichester as our daughter is running the Brighton marathon Sunday.
Have to rely on the Memsaab to keep me updated as it’s unlikely I’ll get permission to listen to the radio – nearly said wireless which definitely dates me 🙂
This is a top half of the league game v Marseille. There are moments but its pretty dull. Looking forward to some Can Can at half time.
Lille have amazing fans, singing and jumping non stop. Not sure if there watching the game though. Lille are the better but poor distribution from their back for keeps Marseilles in the game. Lille have a couple of sharp forwards but going nowhere.
Wish we were playing Marseilles they are rubbish and just conceeded a penalty. David puts Lille one up. Good penalty.
3-1 Lille but no worries
Quality of the opposition – or lack of it – sounds like it’s hard to make a judgement although you appear pretty relaxed.
That’s a fucking penalty you retard ref!
Lille have Jonathan David. Konsa as centre half., we win. Konsa as right back in the balance. No pressure are you fit Matty Cash?
Pau, Ollie and Emi back today.
Nice.
And of course…John McGinn!!!!!
Any 🏄♂️ surfers wave’s hitting the rocks are 20 foot high not worried as great reception for match and it’s Live!! Yes glad they’re back and in the tunnel now . UTV
Tedious start. We’re just not playing with pace. Just passing slowly and missing people in space.
Stan just said were not sharp enough too, but I’m seeing good things here. Brentford are playing 2 banks of 5 at the back and it’s tough to break through. We just have to be patient. We can win this. There ia so little space.
I see Thomas Frank is constantly moaning as usual.
Turgid. Emphasis on the ‘turd’.
Harsh, BFR. We just need a chink of light to get the first one in…77% possession shows Brentford are parking the bus. I gues they are showing us respect really…
How is that a foul by Carlos??? I need to eat. I’m ‘hangry’…
Yes!!!!!!!!
Yes Bailey I think
Yeeeeeeeeeeessss! That was slow motion!
BFR….The BREAKTHROUGH!!!!!
Brentford have to come at us now which will open up the game.
👍👍👍
These are as dirty as ever. Villa need to be careful not to rise to it.
Well I’d give that goal to Watkins over the line . Brentford are using fouls stopping us . Just said it’s Watkins goal
Piss off arseholes. Time’s up.
I am so pleased for Rogers. I like him and I think there has been unfair criticism of him. The first of many I hope.