Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Convey's frustration at Reading
So, if you're like me, our weekend (or holiday in this case) soccer viewing schedule consists of watching any team with Americans in the line up. It's taken a year, but finally, Fox Soccer Channel is carrying Fulham and Reading games on a regular basis.
Yesterday's Reading v Portsmouth match was just such an occasion, but most of my motivation for watching was basically over in the first 10 minutes however. Thank whoever for DVRs and their fast forward feature.
Bobby Convey got another start on the left wing, but in the 3rd minute a defender with Reading (Sonko) clipped the heals of the Portsmouth forward in the box, and not only conceded a penalty, but was red carded. Fortunately the PK struck the post, although GK Marcus Hahnemann (the other American international with Reading) dove the right way, he didn't have the kick covered. The rebound was cleared for a throw in, providing a great example to the youth players out there as to why you never give up, and always be first to the spot when a PK is struck.
The problem is, what do you do when you lose your central defender in the 3rd minute? Apparently you sub the American. Bobby was sacrificed to allow a 4th defender back on the field for Reading, while Steven Hunt moved to left and they went with a single forward. This despite Bobby nearly scoring his first EPL goal in the play immediately before his sub. The telling part about this move, was that the TV cameras caught Bobby's reaction when he realized he was the one being subbed. His reaction was more than that of surprise, followed by understanding. It was more like "sonnofa b****, the **** Manager is an idiot".
A teammate smartly grabbed him by the shoulders and shook the look off his face, as he accepted his role and jogged off. But the look was unmistakable. Convey clearly wants out of Reading.
All was not lost, the match was still 0-0 - at least for a little while. Portsmouth scored on what should have been a routine set play when Hahnemann let a basic cross slip through his fingers, where Sol Cambel bundled it home for the 1-0 Portsmouth lead.
Drama, yes. Reason for watching the rest, not much. Gotta love the FF button on the DVR!Labels: Bobby Convey, EPL, Marcus Hahnemann, Reading FC
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I dont know if this means that Convey clearly wants out. I doubt he'd be a starter on too many EPL teams today.
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Yesterday's Reading v Portsmouth match was just such an occasion, but most of my motivation for watching was basically over in the first 10 minutes however. Thank whoever for DVRs and their fast forward feature.
Bobby Convey got another start on the left wing, but in the 3rd minute a defender with Reading (Sonko) clipped the heals of the Portsmouth forward in the box, and not only conceded a penalty, but was red carded. Fortunately the PK struck the post, although GK Marcus Hahnemann (the other American international with Reading) dove the right way, he didn't have the kick covered. The rebound was cleared for a throw in, providing a great example to the youth players out there as to why you never give up, and always be first to the spot when a PK is struck.
The problem is, what do you do when you lose your central defender in the 3rd minute? Apparently you sub the American. Bobby was sacrificed to allow a 4th defender back on the field for Reading, while Steven Hunt moved to left and they went with a single forward. This despite Bobby nearly scoring his first EPL goal in the play immediately before his sub. The telling part about this move, was that the TV cameras caught Bobby's reaction when he realized he was the one being subbed. His reaction was more than that of surprise, followed by understanding. It was more like "sonnofa b****, the **** Manager is an idiot".
A teammate smartly grabbed him by the shoulders and shook the look off his face, as he accepted his role and jogged off. But the look was unmistakable. Convey clearly wants out of Reading.
All was not lost, the match was still 0-0 - at least for a little while. Portsmouth scored on what should have been a routine set play when Hahnemann let a basic cross slip through his fingers, where Sol Cambel bundled it home for the 1-0 Portsmouth lead.
Drama, yes. Reason for watching the rest, not much. Gotta love the FF button on the DVR!
Labels: Bobby Convey, EPL, Marcus Hahnemann, Reading FC
I dont know if this means that Convey clearly wants out. I doubt he'd be a starter on too many EPL teams today.
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