He was talking about qualifiers. I assume the handball comment was in relation to the tie, which we'd have drawn had it stayed 1-0 to us.Quote:
Originally Posted by p2011
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He was talking about qualifiers. I assume the handball comment was in relation to the tie, which we'd have drawn had it stayed 1-0 to us.Quote:
Originally Posted by p2011
Hmmm, fair enough I suppose, though a 0-1 defeat in the first leg is a loss for all statistical and ranking purposes. And I have heard this "we've only lost twice in six years" argument recently a few times, conventiently forgetting the other defeats that don't suit the person's argument.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
And I was forgetting Germany, so it's actually seven competitive defeats under Trap in 4.5 years. Kerr also had two qualifying losses in less than two qualifying campaigns too in arguably more difficult groups, for what it's worth. That's the same as Trap, comparing like with like, meaning Trap's playoffs and tournament aren't considered, just like Cox does.
Results and organisation seem to be the main arguments in Trap's favour, with performances irrelevant according to the man's supporters. Results have been poor for a long time now, the system is non-existant (we don't defend, we don't keep the ball, we don't pose a goal threat).
'Simon Cox's Nottingham Forest recovery amazes medical staff': http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20712361
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Nottingham Forest boss Sean O'Driscoll says Simon Cox is "defying medical opinion" and could face Brighton on Saturday - six weeks ahead of schedule.
Striker Cox was ruled out until late January after damaging ankle ligaments against Wolves on 24 November.
But O'Driscoll told BBC Radio Nottingham: "He seems really positive and has defied medical opinion.
"They have said he should still be on crutches but he feels fine and he is running on the treadmill."
O'Driscoll added: "The medical staff are obviously feeling wary of pushing him too far but he is keen to be involved as soon as he can and if we are not going to do any further damage to his ankle, he could be a wildcard for Saturday."
Cox won goal of the year at the football league awards tonight
Here's the goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...;v=Z7_r-d_ENcM
Some analysis on Forest strikers performances, including why Cox is playing well despite not getting a lot of goals.
http://forestboffin.blogspot.co.uk/2...-striking.html
He needs the others on Forest to play with him a little more, kind of stroke him along.
Too. Much. Innuendo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
Cox's goal against Birmingham makes the Guardian's European Goal of the Year List. Some excellent competition here! Zlatan's one against England is my personal favourite.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/b...season-2012-13
Despite the goal thought he had his worst performance for us yet.
Certainly his worst performance in his poreferred role. I liked the look of him in an orthodox forward role 18 months ago. He looked slow yesterday.
He seemed a bit miffed that Robbie collected the pass from Hendrick to score. If Keane had left it it'd have run through to Cox. But it looked to me like Cox had started offside. Anyone got a view?
Cox back on the Forest bench today away to Watford.
On the way to Reading supposedly. A bit of a sideway move, but hopefully it means first team football.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo..._campaign=1490
http://images.scribblelive.com/2014/...6bcbb46f18.jpg
Signed a two year deal at Reading
makes the latest entry on his twitter feed look a little sad now: https://twitter.com/SCoxy31Real
First league goal for Reading today in a 2-1 home defeat to Huddersfield.
Scored two in last night's win against Millwall.
Goal off the bench to pull a goal back against Brentford.
nice control for his finish the other day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUf3KbTbqNk&t=32s
signed for Bristol City on loan until January 3rd: http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/c...n-2736338.aspx
first goal of the season tonight
Call him up Trap!
To be fair to Cox, when he was being picked by Trap he was scoring some sublime goals for Forest
If our strikers keep going down like ninepins, who knows....Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
linked with Burton Albion today - http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/burt...ail/story.html
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Meanwhile, Burton have been linked with a move for Reading striker Simon Cox.
The Brewers are looking to bolster their goalscoring options ahead of their debut campaign in the Championship and The Sun newspaper claimed that boss Nigel Clough could be interested in the 29-year-old.
Cox scored only once in 21 outings for Reading and Bristol City last season, having bagged eight in 43 games during the 2014-15 campaign.
Clough has spoken about the importance of adding experience – as well as goals – to his side and Republic of Ireland international Cox has also spent time in the Championship with Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion.
Equalised against Sheffield United today but they trail 4-1. Cox has scored four in his last five.
Golden Goals: Simon Cox for Swindon v Fenerbahce and Walsall: https://www.theguardian.com/football...alsall-2008-09
Shocked to learn he's still only 30. Thought he was 34 at least. Deserves to be at a higher level.
Would love to see that goal for Reading now.
Call him up, Mick - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47180901
Crikey, another League One player having a stormer of a season - fifteen goals now, only four fewer than James Collins and five more than Ronan Curtis (yes, I know, Curtis is playing more as a winger and has a bunch of assists also). With thirty caps under his belt, would he be worth having a look at in an injury crisis for a bit of international experience?Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
His finish for the equaliser was classy, a guy on confident form.
Hard to believe Cox accumulated that many caps. I watch every Ireland match and can hardly remember his involvement. Strikes me as a guy who can score goals at any level but lacks the ability to do it consistently at the top.
Probably came on as a second-half sub regularly - most of his caps came during 2011 and 2012 when we would have had Keane, Doyle, Long and Walters playing, so he was probably fifth in the pecking order.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
I think he did enough to justify his Ireland's call.
He definitely started one of the games in Euro 2012 iirc
spain. had a good chance early in first halfQuote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
Has left Southend by mutual consent - https://www.southendunited.co.uk/new...utual-consent/
Signed for Western Sydney Wanderers: https://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/new...-irish-striker
In 172 games for Southend, Simon scored 45 goals.