Dougie: An organised performance

“I thought it was a very well organised performance from start to finish,” Freedman said in his post-match press conference.

“We came here today to a team who are in-form of late and played some fantastic football. We passed and moved the ball well and were very brave in our play.

“The second half was a little different to the first. They put on a big man up top and put us under some pressure.

“We dealt well with their long balls and showed determination and commitment to keep them at bay. They obviously got the one goal from a set piece, but I thought we defended very well today.

“This league win has been coming for some time now. We all know it has been a bit of a frustrating time of late. I think that in our performance today there are certainly signs that we can climb the league table very quickly.

“I’m very happy for the players at this moment because they’ve put in a lot of hard work.

“A number of players have come in and worked very hard. I believe that the Bolton fans deserve these kinds of players.

“If we’re being honest we’d like to go and play a game this Tuesday now. Obviously that isn’t the case with the international break, but make no mistake that these players will be back out working hard on the training ground.

“Our confidence is high right now. We’ll regroup and get one or two players back up to fitness and go again.”

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No doubt one or two will find fault in Dougies comments but I think he pretty much got it right. Sheffield Wednesday at home should be a massive six pointer but if we play like we did today then we can certainly take all 3 points in our next match.

Did anyone else think it was a poor effort from Boggers for the goal.

looked on the TV like he should have at least got a hand to it.

Hipster_Nebula wrote:Did anyone else think it was a poor effort from Boggers for the goal.

looked on the TV like he should have at least got a hand to it.

That's what the radio commentators said as well.

Not sure about blaming Boggers for the goal really, it was one of them headers from zigic that you see go in a lot, he probably should have got a better touch to it but it was a decent header to be fair.

Boggy got sucked towards the back post and was beaten by a looping header. Think on this occasion it may be a little harsh to blame him.

A little harsh on boggers but as someone posted last week about world class saves.....would another goalie palmed that one away?
The commentator also said our goals were due to massive blunders from their defense.....so take from it what you will.

Beckford had a hell of a lot to do for his goal even though he was in on goal.

the second goal was a scramble and Danns got there first, great work from Feeney to get it in.

so both good goals for me. Beckford hitting the bar again too.

Hipster_Nebula wrote:Did anyone else think it was a poor effort from Boggers for the goal.

looked on the TV like he should have at least got a hand to it.

We win for the first time in months and you're still not happy!

Bloody troll.

Hipster_Nebula wrote:Did anyone else think it was a poor effort from Boggers for the goal.

looked on the TV like he should have at least got a hand to it.

I thought the same, but I think he got caught leaning forward and didn't see the ball. After watching the replays, I thought he should have gotten at least one hand on it.  Nat - Hipster is happy, as we all are for the next two weeks.

Natasha Whittam wrote:

Hipster_Nebula wrote:Did anyone else think it was a poor effort from Boggers for the goal.

looked on the TV like he should have at least got a hand to it.

We win for the first time in months and you're still not happy!

Bloody troll.

Nat you are usually upbeat ....  have you taken new medication ?

If we keep Knight out of defense and swap Bogdan for Lonergan then we could be on to the winning formula!

I agree thought Bogden was out of position and should have done better, but his earlier save was top class. Nice to enjoy a Saturday night

wessy wrote:I agree thought Bogden was out of position and should have done better, but his earlier save was top class. Nice to enjoy a Saturday night

I've just watched the save and it was first class.

Great save.

Did anyone get a chuckle (after we cleared it) from Bogdan smacking it out for a throw and then, for some reason starting to run over to the sideline as if to take the throw.

An odd moment.

Yeah great save that one and yes, I wanted to see a replay of him running out! What a giggle, he was so fired up! I have to add that it was good to see him so determined to clear the ball after his initial save.

He was charging about the box earlier on in the game. Definitely keen to make up for last week.