| Atmosphere at the match 14:05 - Sep 20 with 3669 views | LeedsR |
Could not have been more of a contrast between to two halves. Understandably after going a goal down in the first 20 seconds, get a man sent off after 15 mins and then going another goal down within half an hour the vibe was dead. Not even the PNE fans were that lively. Apart from Scarlett (who I thought had a decent debut) and Adamson, the players seemed at a loss and adrift, and this reflected in the crowd. At least we made it to halftime without letting in a third as I’m sure some would have left. It’s understandable, but i thought it also took a little of the gloss off what would have been a more hearty welcome for the players and families of the 67 League and Cup winners, and for Charlie Austin’s charitable efforts.
Second half though, different story. Loftus Road was absolutely bouncing. Whatever Julien said at halftime, well the players delivered the appropriate response. And the crowd responded too.
There’s such a fine relationship in the dynamic between what goes on the pitch and how the support responds and the ultimate result. Yes, the players set the tempo, after all their raison d’etre is to entertain. However, it can’t be denied that the support can exert a massive influence on the mindset of the team.
Yesterday was such a great example of the team and supporters in synch. Players busting a gut and persisting despite being down to 10 (not that you could tell), hitting the crossbar and the keeper pulling off some great saves, and the supporters encouraging them every step of the way. It does affect them, and the opposition too.
I don’t know, I’m just still buzzing from yesterday. As an amazing an atmosphere as I’ve experienced in my many years, and we didn’t even win (although another 5 mins and we would have!).
Also, I hold my hand up. Right at the end, when Madsen was about to take his free kick, I said to my mate next to me, “If this goes in, I’m taking my T-shirt off!”. Iversen must have heard me and must have thought he’d be doing a public service to prevent that from happening, so he only went and pulled out a blinding save. Apologies. |  | | |  |
| Atmosphere at the match on 12:42 - Sep 22 with 177 views | wombat |
| Atmosphere at the match on 11:37 - Sep 21 by E17hoop |
I'm hosting some online stuff today, and the voice is properly Barry White - perfect voiceover tone following Saturday's shouting.
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As an older timer hate to use the word but it full on limbs when that hit the back of the net , man love you name it , not enjoyed a goal like that in ages
is it my imagination that the refs arent adding substituions this season to the injury time ? every game this season has had pretty much every sub used by both teams yet we are getting 3/4 mins added time , thought itnused to be 30 secs per sub added |  |
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