Itten and Hagi - The Timewasters!

[ExiledWeegie123 1,269]

unreal how they both kept that ball in the corner for 3 minutes and everytime the Motherwell players got near they hit the ball off them and out for throw ins and corners, loved watching it, their close control was great.

 

thats how you see a game out and so glad they learned from those Benfica games, thats what we needed in both those games, credit to both of them.

[Broxi 11,531]

Itten breaking through on goal and turning back was very smart as well. Easy thing was to take a shot from a tight angle and give the ball away. He knew that despite breaking through that there wasn't really a proper chance there so turned back and headed straight for the corner again, very smart. 

[RDB14 2,776]

I was delighted to see that.  Too often do we keep attacking, especially Morelos.  Earlier in the season I remember Itten taking on a stupid shot too.  I was absolutely delighted to see us just being professional and running the clock down.  Winners.

[ExiledWeegie123 1,269]

1 minute ago, Broxi said:

Itten breaking through on goal and turning back was very smart as well. Easy thing was to take a shot from a tight angle and give the ball away. He knew that despite breaking through that there wasn't really a proper chance there so turned back and headed straight for the corner again, very smart. 

so impressed with him, his hold up play is great, hes a big strong lad, usually with big gangly type guys their close control is pish but him and Aribo the ball just seems to stick to them.

[Goianegra 4,686]

10 minutes ago, ExilledWeegie123 said:

so impressed with him, his hold up play is great, hes a big strong lad, usually with big gangly type guys their close control is pish but him and Aribo the ball just seems to stick to them.

He was great today. Seems to have his best performances for us coming off the bench.

[bluenoz 31,060]

I've changed my mind on Itten. He adds a completely different dimension. 

Also, I think he is very much an impact player. Not many players are effective coming off the bench. Big Cedric is good in that role.

[MVRanger 2,692]

Brilliant game management and very satisfying revenge for Murderwell "tactics^.

[GOAT 30,449]

If only we had done that Lisbon. 

[BookWorm 4,169]

Good to see the team is learning.

[ExiledWeegie123 1,269]

Just now, GOAT said:

If only we had done that Lisbon. 

we couldve done with that in both games against Benfica, we have the guys with the close control to do it so why didnt we?

also this was two young guys, in both Benfica games it was our senior pro's giving the ball away in stupid areas.

[Malkytfp1 18,664]

More proof of learning lessons. We didn't keep the ball in Benfica and lost a late equaliser. Today shows players are taking poor moments and learning lessons.

[gmcf 34,408]

Even had the cheek to then score

 

[Graham 3,476]

Amazing for 90 minutes we couldn't find space in the 18 yard box but for 3 we could find space in a corner. Wonder if hey have practised that after the Benfica games.

[MarcusDa Beasley 1,043]

Not forgetting McGregor with his diving “saves” and cramp....with the Motherwell coaches shamelessly cracking up 😂

[ExiledWeegie123 1,269]

1 minute ago, MarcusDa Beasley said:

Not forgetting McGregor with his diving “saves” and cramp....with the Motherwell coaches shamelessly cracking up 😂

the master himself, shags 5 burds a night but stand still for 90 mins gets cramp.

[bluedart1952 1,356]

Just now, ExilledWeegie123 said:

unreal how they both kept that ball in the corner for 3 minutes and everytime the Motherwell players got near they hit the ball off them and out for throw ins and corners, loved watching it, their close control was great.

 

thats how you see a game out and so glad they learned from those Benfica games, thats what we needed in both those games, credit to both of them.

Pity Kamara didn't think of doing that on Wednesday night when he gave the ball away in the middle of the park which ended up being the build up to their third goal. 

[theblueskyeman 528]

Two weeks ago we’d have been askin what the fuck, but today then well, we needed it. If we’re gonna see the league out then there’s gonna be peaks and troughs. Today needed the ugly shit but thank fuck we did it. Shows you the fine line we’ve been walking. Psychological now. That would have been a massive lift for them if we had been beat but now that will feel like a proper kick in the stones for the cunts. 

[LegendofCoop 17,433]

At situations like that.....(with Motherwell having everyone in their own box.....and us with a defender on the half way line) I don't know why we don't punt it all the way back to our keeper. Ultimate piss take. Ball in our own box.....their players have to (presumably) run the length of the pitch to get near it....before we fire it back down again. Would easily waste 30 seconds or so! 

[tannerall 25,935]

 

3 hours ago, ExilledWeegie123 said:

unreal how they both kept that ball in the corner for 3 minutes and everytime the Motherwell players got near they hit the ball off them and out for throw ins and corners, loved watching it, their close control was great.

 

thats how you see a game out and so glad they learned from those Benfica games, thats what we needed in both those games, credit to both of them.

 

Allan McGregor likes this.

[Drunk and disorderly. 14,556]

Anti-football.

Shameful imo.

Should have played exciting free flowing attacking football like Motherwell. 

[hammer93 15,064]

2 hours ago, GOAT said:

If only we had done that Lisbon. 

We topped the group regardless  if it had cost us big time then surely then it would be relevant?

[Drunk and disorderly. 14,556]

6 minutes ago, tannerall said:

 

 

Allan McGregor likes this.

Apparently Shagger jept his wife waiting at the altar the other week. And when asked "Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife?" He....

Cleaned the grass from his boots...

Went to the bench for a sip of water...

Looked around bemused as if lost....

Looked for a ref to complain to...

Checked his text messages and emails...

And after 90 minutes passed, said "I do."

 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,961]

Not only that. We won a corner and our midfield and defence retained their default positions instead of coming up for it.

Game management in a nutshell 👍

[tannerall 25,935]

8 minutes ago, Drunk and disorderly. said:

Apparently Shagger jept his wife waiting at the altar the other week. And when asked "Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife?" He....

Cleaned the grass from his boots...

Went to the bench for a sip of water...

Looked around bemused as if lost....

Looked for a ref to complain to...

Checked his text messages and emails...

And after 90 minutes passed, said "I do."

 

And when asked to kiss the bride nipped out to the loo for 20 minutes to shag the bridesmaids first. 

 

 

[Bears r us 30,858]

3 hours ago, ExilledWeegie123 said:

unreal how they both kept that ball in the corner for 3 minutes and everytime the Motherwell players got near they hit the ball off them and out for throw ins and corners, loved watching it, their close control was great.

 

thats how you see a game out and so glad they learned from those Benfica games, thats what we needed in both those games, credit to both of them.

It was excellent.