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STEVEN PIENAAR (South Africa) vs Senegal (H) International (Friendly) 29.02.2012
Having not played since scoring a goal against Chelsea on 11 Feb 2012, due to being cup tied in the FA Cup the week after and the game vs Liverpool postponed due to the Carling Cup final the week after that, he played 68 minutes in a 0-0 draw with Senegal. He was cpatain for the game.
The Everton attacking midfielder has been in the country for a week training with Ajax Cape Town after his club gave him some time off to spend with his family.
On a positive note, South Africa controlled most of the game, with midfielders Thulani Serero, May Mahlangu and Steven Pienaar working well together.
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8' Cross Cleared
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ANDROS TOWNSEND (Birmingham City) vs Nottingham Forest (H) Championship (Round 32) 25.02.2012
Joined Birmingham a day after cancelling his loan spell with Leeds and played 81 minutes the next day in this match as Forest caused an upset by winning 2-1.
After SaturdayÔÇÖs game you lot [Leeds fans] were saying how good I was and now IÔÇÖm a ÔÇÿwaste of spaceÔÇÖ. Fickle fans.
It was good to get my debut in front of a big crowd but the result wasnÔÇÖt the best and it was disappointing we did lose at home and lose the unbeaten run that the lads had put together in the previous 15 games.
I didnÔÇÖt really make as big an impact as I would have liked to have done, but I still got a few crosses in the box and thatÔÇÖs my game really.
(Talking about Chris Hughton) He called me up a few times and said how he wanted me to play and where he wanted me to play and basically what heÔÇÖd want from me and thatÔÇÖs all you want as a player.
Townsend sent in speculative crosses which were comfortably dealt with by the visitors.
First goal Townsend didn't track back, second goal looked like Mutch and Townsend lost it between them and again left Murphy exposed.
Quite a few times I thought Townsend seemed to do something decent then just stood still and he needs to to learn how to track back - he probably needs to find the pace of the game when it's really competitive like Forest were today.
Forest were attacking at will down the right and Murphy looked exposed. Hopefully an understanding can be worked out between him an Townsend.
Redmond came on and looked just as good as Townsend, so I ask the question why are we adding to the development of a Spud's player when we have our own to bring on?
I understand that Townsend can also play LB so could provide cover for Murphy.
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RYAN MASON (Millwall) vs Burnley (A) Championship (Round 33) 25.02.2012
For the second game in a row he has not been in the matchday squad as Millwall won 3-1. Physio Bobby Babic reports that Ryan Mason is aiming to train this week which indicates he has been out injured.
Has Mason been abducted? Where the fudge has he gone ?
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YAGO FALQUE (Southampton) vs Watford (A) Championship (Round 33) 25.02.2012
Nowhere to be seen again for the 5th time in a row as Southampton won 3-0. Suggestions he may be injured and did not take part in an U-21 game on 29 Feb 2012 which he has done previously.
I'd like to see more of falque because I think he has a lot to offer but only if we play him in his favoured position.
I'd like to see us start with Puncheon and Chaplow with De Ridder or Falque on the bench.
Nige said he's injured but still very much part of the plans here this season.
With Lallana injured (?), he may be the ideal replacement "flare" that we need.
Anyway I thought he was injured, or at least has been. He did look lightweight when he made his debut, got knocked off the ball to easily, but clearly has great skill.
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JOHN BOSTOCK (Sheffield Wednesday) vs Sheffield United (H) League One (Round 33) 26.02.2012
Not in the matchday squad as Wednesday won the derby 1-0. Probably dropped after his awful performance in the last match against Chesterfield. Wednesday fans are a little less angry at him now and some are still willing to give him a chance.
I hope the lad comes good for us he seems to enjoy being at Wednesday... and seems to get on with the lads...
(On Bostock celebrating with the team after the game) Fair play John. You were appalling and embarrassing last week but come back with this attitude and we will accept you again.
Bostock is gash, and the new manager will hopefully send him packing.
Hes fookin gash and not interested in division 3 football, a bizzare signing.
Bags of potential just yet to fully unlock it. I still think theres chance for him to shine at the club yet.
I still hope John Bostock clomes good for us, fingers crossed he just needs to get into the pace of the game in Div1...
Bostock should also begin to settle and contribute as the weeks go by.
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DEAN PARRETT (Yeovil) vs Carlisle United (A) League One (Round 32) 25.02.2012
Injured in the last game against Colchester as Yeovil played the third 3-2 game in a row, however this time they were on the losing side.
Examinations at White Hart Lane discovered Parrett had bruising around his knee, rather than ligament damage. Yeovil manager Gary Johnson said: "It is good news in as much as it is not as bad as it was first thought to be."
He took to social network Twitter to update fans on his injury and said: "Doubtful for the weekend, waiting to see what the physios say and how I progress this week."
Posted on his twitter on 29 Feb 2012: "Training was real good today! Buzzing to be back with the boys.... "
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