Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip (Post 1191962)

I had a premonition that this game would prove to be tougher than we all expected.
At half time I thought our dreams were well & truly over.
A few months ago the result could have turned into an embarrassing rout.
However, such is the current confidence that when our first goal went in I knew we'd get at least a draw and following the second, I knew we'd win!
Now I truly believe anything is possible.

Originally Posted by yonmon (Post 1191941)

The fact that Crewe were a very good side, with a very good midfield in particular makes the victory so much better.
Chris Dagnall showed that he is still one of the Leagues better strikers and still possesses a great turn of speed, which firstly makes Mark Hughes' display exceptional, whilst outlining perhaps one reason for Omar's apparent lethargy !.
Their No.24 was outstanding and his goal, Crewe's first, was really well struck and caught Marek totally by surprise.
I'm beginning to sound like The Railwaymen's number one fan !...so I'll just say well done Reds not only for your application but for once again showing a great team spirit when faced with a mountain to climb.
Finally a word of praise for JC whose half-time introduction of Don really did make a difference, but more so for creating a second-half team of winners from 11 lads who had been under the cosh for 45 minutes !.

KTF ....with pride !

Originally Posted by football19 (Post 1191957)

Crewe are a decent young football side and although I missed the game,I fancied our experienced players to get the better of them.
Did we move Matty into centre mid in second half?,if so,that's a great move from Coley,despite Yonmons insistence he can't play there !! Lol.
Only downside yesterday was me trying to follow the game whilst competing on the golf course in Spain.
Going two down caused me to have two blobs and I eventually come second,by one point,dam you Acci !!!

Originally Posted by st06nc2 (Post 1191967)

Can see Husin been replaced with brown now he's back from suspension

Originally Posted by football19 (Post 1191972)

To be honest Joe I would play him there for rest of the season.
What other centre mid rampages forward,scores goals,defends brilliantly,drives the team forward and has an unbelievable engine?
Another nugget polished by Coley,long may it continue!!

Originally Posted by Lord Love Rocket (Post 1191931)

Anyone seen TWENTY EIGHT he's gone quiet?

Originally Posted by football19 (Post 1191957)

Crewe are a decent young football side and although I missed the game,I fancied our experienced players to get the better of them.
Did we move Matty into centre mid in second half?,if so,that's a great move from Coley,despite Yonmons insistence he can't play there !! Lol.
Only downside yesterday was me trying to follow the game whilst competing on the golf course in Spain.
Going two down caused me to have two blobs and I eventually come second,by one point,dam you Acci !!!

Originally Posted by ferret man (Post 1191964)

Don't think a keeper should be taken by surprise when a player runs into shooting position looks up at the goals and then shoots

Originally Posted by Twenty Eight (Post 1191974)

I was at the game but had to shoot off straight after to attend a function in Yorkshire.
Whether I'm quiet or not is irrelevant.
First half extremely poor and credit to the gaffer for tightening up centre mid.
Found myself feeling a little sorry for Crewe. Cooper is a great player can see him going on to bigger things. Daggers great as ever full of running - you can tell he's played at a higher level.
Second half closed them down pinned them in and got rewards.
Had that game been just before Xmas we'd have got tanked by 4.
Confidence ......

Originally Posted by Twenty Eight (Post 1191980)

Based upon what Sir ?
Cooper is a talent.
First half they took us to the cleaners.