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Daniel
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If you want a match report, go somewhere else. Personally speaking, we don't see the point in browsing on the rotting corpse of one absurd match.
Suffice it to say, Forest were sucked into Blackpoo's game by spectacularly failing to close down their players effectively, thus allowing them to turn too often and create dangerous situations with ridiculous ease. At the same time, Forest lacked the composure to control the game, put sustained pressure on and exploit their hopeless defence. In short, Forest saved their worst performance till last. Earnie, Dex and perhaps Majewski showed some class; the rest will be bitterly disappointed at their display.
Next season, we hope McKenna is phased out, and that Moussi is pushed through. We hope that certain players who have contributed almost nothing, or who are a million miles from good enough, are moved on, and several new, quality players are signed. We know that one ridiculous match (and play offs are always ridiculous) should not be used as a basis for judgment, but where it highlights faults that have been present all season, then valid conclusions can be formed.
Which is where we stop talking about the match. Forget it. We have.And surprisingly, it wasn't that difficult. The numbing effects of alcohol and the devoted affections of gorgeous women provide relief, as always. Remembering the progress made in a marvellous season is another compensation. Not reading match reports, avoiding discussion with everyone including Forest fans, is enormously helpful. Looking forward to the World Cup...
Which brings us back to this:
A few weeks ago, Stress itemised his fears for a shitty summer. In brief, his points were:
1. That Tory Boy would end up running the country.
2. That Forest would cock up the play offs.
3. That England would make a mess of the World Cup.
Well, 1 and 2 not only happened, but they happened on the same day. There's misery for you. Except, of course, that it's not. Just as the red side of politics will now have time to regroup and watch the disintegration of right wing cynicism, so the red side of football can sit back and watch the Tangerines crash and burn in the next year or so. We offer no congratulations to Blackpoo - that would be hypocritical. We remain assured that their jammy, cavalier approach will be exposed for what it is sooner rather than later.
And another thing. Remember this:
Season 2005/6: League 1 - Failed to reach play-offs.
Season 2006/7: League 1 - Spectacularly knocked out of play offs.
Season 2007/8: League 1 - Automatic promotion to Championship.
Season 2008/9: Championship - Failed to reach play-offs.
Season 2009/10: Championship - Spectacularly knocked out of play offs.
Season 20010/11: Championship - ?
They do say everything works in threes, don't they?
Anyway, that's enough for now. We hope you'll join us soon for the World Cup. At least you've got your life back.
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