Relive every moment of every first team game since the beginning of the 2005/06 season. Our archive of matchday threads originally posted in the General Discussion Forum.
My recollection is that we were dealt FOUR red cards that season and THREE were rescinded. Noble at Anfield (0-3, didn't matter !). Kouyate v Palace (1-1, absolutely cost us after wonder Payet free-kick). And another one I can't remember. Perhaps Adrian v Saints (although I thought he should've gone ?!?!) ?
Bowen's stats were abysmal. Other than hanging around on the wing, which he is good at, his positional play was equally as bad. He lost 75% of possession, had one shot on goal from our nine, only had 43 touches, gave the ball away 14 times, managed only 1 dribble and was brushed off the ball by defenders with ease. I know he's playing out of position and trying his heart out but he was on a hiding to nothing and I think Yarmolenko would have been a better striker option against those bullies.
With the injuries to Rice ,Ogbonna and Antonio the best we can hope for is 5th or 6th.Just looking at what team we are likely to have for next season l think is more worrying.Goalkeeper who will be 36 next season...Dawson..Ogbonna , Creswell ,Noble and Antonio well into their thirties and with the current financial climate there is more chance of Rice leaving than staying at Wham as we will have to sell to buy especially when the club say Declan is not for sale..it would take a big offer for us to sell him.Am l being too pessimistic at looking at an old squad without Declan or will he stay no probs.
A pro athlete that’s looked after themselves should still be at the top of their game at 31,the years will start flying by though and by 40+ bits will start dropping off and breaking...I’d love to still feel how I did at 31,now I just feel ready for the glue factory!
