Post by northwesthoop on Aug 13, 2022 16:02:28 GMT
Nobody saw that coming, not only the draw but Dieng scoring!
Unbelievable. That could be a really galvanising result.
Chair suddenly came to life, with a wonderful free kick and assist. Armstrong did more in 5 minutes then Shodipo did in 85. He beats people and scares defenders and creates space.
Great result given where we were with 85 gone!!
Last Edit: Aug 13, 2022 16:02:54 GMT by northwesthoop
Fantastic point after being 2-0 down Would of taken that before start of the game Well done to the team Could be a big point that one as it’s not a easy place to go
What made the Dieng goal so much better was that he was the only QPR player to challenge the Sunderland goalie from the corner (Twice), then when the ball got cleared and was played back into the box he was there again to loop his header into the net.
However, we can't paper over the cracks that our defence is poor. Hamalainen is a complete liability and Johansen must have nightmares about having to play just in front of him. Kakay is not as bad as Hamalianen but his poor defending made Jack Clarke look good. Both the Sunderland goals were as a result of the slow reactions from our defenders. The first Sunderland goal was awful defending, Dieng pulled off a brilliant save and our defenders stood and watched as Stewart reacted quickest to the rebound. Even after we got back to 2-2 Dieng had to make another tremendous save with the rebound falling to another Sunderland defender who hit the underside of the bar.
We had 20 shots today but only 4 on target and I thought Chair was his wasteful self plus he has to learn to not react when the opposition get a bit robust. After a nasty challenge on Roberts he reacted by putting his hands on the throat of a Sunderland player and could have been sent off on another day.
I dont understand what Albert and Mide add to the team and it was only when Roberts and Armstrong came on that we looked any good.
Beale has to bring in a right and left full back before the window closes and Roberts and Armstrong deserve to start because we look toothless until they appear.
Post by northwesthoop on Aug 13, 2022 21:33:35 GMT
Armstrong is clearly being protected by Beale but he really deserves more game time. He just goes for it and really scares defenders. He lifts the crowd too and could become a real cult figure.
The images of him today when Dieng's header hit the net are absolutely classic!
Armstrong is clearly being protected by Beale but he really deserves more game time. He just goes for it and really scares defenders. He lifts the crowd too and could become a real cult figure.
The images of him today when Dieng's header hit the net are absolutely classic!
The combination of the goal and Sinclair's reaction as he then off with his hand over his mouth in disbelief was brilliant.
