To cut to the chase: that was a miserable watch, but the points are ours and that’s what counts. If the opposition want to clog up the pitch with five at the back and everyone packed in front of them, you get no space. Their three big CHs were set up to mop up crosses and any hope of a flowing game disappeared.
Why the match felt dead
It’s maddening as a supporter because you know what we’re capable of when teams commit to playing. When the other side refuses to engage and just defends, matches become a series of sideways passes and hopeful balls into the box. Add the weather into that mix and any rhythm is gone. To be fair, they had six shots and only one on target, so once we went ahead I didn’t really fear a collapse. Still, it’s rubbish to watch.
Points over style
No one hands out extra points for entertainment. Three points in the bag and move on. We played well in the two games before this one and got nothing, so I’ll gladly take a dull win if it keeps the run going. Results matter more than plaudits on TV or the match report saying it was a classic.
Keep perspective and sort the big issues later
Yes, it's not pretty and yes, it grinds the soul watching us try to break a parked bus. But truth is, boring wins stack up. If we have those for the next eight games and come away with the points, I’ll live with it. Bear made the same point — focus on getting the results now and sort the major problems in the summer. That sensible approach will do us more good than moaning after every scrappy 1-0.
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