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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 13, 2014 11:27:09 GMT
Another new thread on last night, but thought I would give my take on a few points of the game as I saw it (I was there) in a clam manner (now some time has past)
1. Good crowd from our point of view, most seemed happy, even optimistic.
2. This changed within about 10-15 minutes, I heard some amazing stuff uttered towards DC and the players.
3. As soon as the line up was announced and the system became clear, my first thoughts were that DC had been a little naive. I don't have a professional football background and am not privy to information which may have necessitated the changes, but things worked ok on Saturday, the system and line up we started with looked robust and we didn't look like conceding in the first half, why change it? I would have thought as its early days we should be putting the feelers out settling in, settling in means familiarity pick a first 11 and a system and stick with it, ok simplistic I know as sometimes theres a need to counteract the opposition, but chopping and changing from game to game can't help a new squad of players?
First and foremost don't lose the game before you have a chance of winning it or even gaining a point? We all want to win every game, but another draw here would have given us a base to work from, likely against two of the stronger teams in the league come the end, I would be happy to have drawn our first 6 games!!
4. As soon as Barnet settled into their game our back line and midfield faltered and we constantly hoofed the ball, which inevitably came straight back, so almost constant pressure, it was awful tactics which smelt of fear, terrible viewing.
5. When we got the ball down and looked to play a bit more football (second half) we looked better, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of joined up thinking, moving together as an effective unit. This could change as the teams gels of course?
6. Boo's, ranting and raving ringing out already, its a vicious circle everyone is frustrated and angry (and I can be one of the most vociferous at times) But it will do little to help the confidence in the players, and its being directed at the wrong group people.
Looking ahead, god only knows what will happen if we don't pull something off in our next two games I can see this club imploding?
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 13, 2014 12:52:26 GMT
Another new thread on last night, but thought I would give my take on a few points of the game as I saw it (I was there) in a clam manner (now some time has past) 1. Good crowd from our point of view, most seemed happy, even optimistic. 2. This changed within about 10-15 minutes, I heard some amazing stuff uttered towards DC and the players. 3. As soon as the line up was announced and the system became clear, my first thoughts were that DC had been a little naive. I don't have a professional football background and am not privy to information which may have necessitated the changes, but things worked ok on Saturday, the system and line up we started with looked robust and we didn't look like conceding in the first half, why change it? I would have thought as its early days we should be putting the feelers out settling in, settling in means familiarity pick a first 11 and a system and stick with it, ok simplistic I know as sometimes theres a need to counteract the opposition, but chopping and changing from game to game can't help a new squad of players? First and foremost don't lose the game before you have a chance of winning it or even gaining a point? We all want to win every game, but another draw here would have given us a base to work from, likely against two of the stronger teams in the league come the end, I would be happy to have drawn our first 6 games!! 4. As soon as Barnet settled into their game our back line and midfield faltered and we constantly hoofed the ball, which inevitably came straight back, so almost constant pressure, it was awful tactics which smelt of fear, terrible viewing. 5. When we got the ball down and looked to play a bit more football (second half) we looked better, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of joined up thinking, moving together as an effective unit. This could change as the teams gels of course? 6. Boo's, ranting and raving ringing out already, its a vicious circle everyone is frustrated and angry (and I can be one of the most vociferous at times) But it will do little to help the confidence in the players, and its being directed at the wrong group people. Looking ahead, god only knows what will happen if we don't pull something off in our next two games I can see this club imploding? Dar good to hear a reasoned opinion & not a rant on here (not like you some might say  ) at the end of the day nobody has died we lost a game of football. At times on Saturday we saw some good link up play, not enough but some. We now have two slightly easier games to try yo pull it all together. as fans all we can do is support, let's not abandon the team two games in! your round |
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Post by Centenary Gas on Aug 13, 2014 13:03:08 GMT
As bad as that first half was, a couple of points...
Mildy being out really cost us, vocally and with saves. He certainly wouldn't of let in the second, and I personally think he would of saved the first. It was similar to when Taylor was through on goal Saturday, except our keeper stopped instead of going right out to Akindes feet. 1-0 instead of 2-0 and there is much pressure on Barnet etc etc. And as messy as are attacks were at times, lady luck certainly did not shine on us last night. Several times inches were the difference between scoring or not.
When we played Gloucester we got the ball down and passed them off the park. Vital we go to Altringham with the same mentality now. |
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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 13, 2014 13:26:40 GMT
Another new thread on last night, but thought I would give my take on a few points of the game as I saw it (I was there) in a clam manner (now some time has past) 1. Good crowd from our point of view, most seemed happy, even optimistic. 2. This changed within about 10-15 minutes, I heard some amazing stuff uttered towards DC and the players. 3. As soon as the line up was announced and the system became clear, my first thoughts were that DC had been a little naive. I don't have a professional football background and am not privy to information which may have necessitated the changes, but things worked ok on Saturday, the system and line up we started with looked robust and we didn't look like conceding in the first half, why change it? I would have thought as its early days we should be putting the feelers out settling in, settling in means familiarity pick a first 11 and a system and stick with it, ok simplistic I know as sometimes theres a need to counteract the opposition, but chopping and changing from game to game can't help a new squad of players? First and foremost don't lose the game before you have a chance of winning it or even gaining a point? We all want to win every game, but another draw here would have given us a base to work from, likely against two of the stronger teams in the league come the end, I would be happy to have drawn our first 6 games!! 4. As soon as Barnet settled into their game our back line and midfield faltered and we constantly hoofed the ball, which inevitably came straight back, so almost constant pressure, it was awful tactics which smelt of fear, terrible viewing. 5. When we got the ball down and looked to play a bit more football (second half) we looked better, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of joined up thinking, moving together as an effective unit. This could change as the teams gels of course? 6. Boo's, ranting and raving ringing out already, its a vicious circle everyone is frustrated and angry (and I can be one of the most vociferous at times) But it will do little to help the confidence in the players, and its being directed at the wrong group people. Looking ahead, god only knows what will happen if we don't pull something off in our next two games I can see this club imploding? Dar good to hear a reasoned opinion & not a rant on here (not like you some might say ) at the end of the day nobody has died we lost a game of football. At times on Saturday we saw some good link up play, not enough but some. We now have two slightly easier games to try yo pull it all together. as fans all we can do is support, let's not abandon the team two games in! your round Thanks Phil. Wat me  We do overstate the importance of football at times its true, will be there with Benjo on Saturday. I will buy  D. |
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Post by 1883 on Aug 13, 2014 13:50:50 GMT
I'm not convinced by D C or the squad, but we have to get behind the team. An incomplete squad low on confidence will be a nightmare, and that's where we are heading. Somehow we as Fans have to help build that confidence. The season starts Saturday!! (Let's hope!)
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 13, 2014 14:01:12 GMT
Dar good to hear a reasoned opinion & not a rant on here (not like you some might say ) at the end of the day nobody has died we lost a game of football. At times on Saturday we saw some good link up play, not enough but some. We now have two slightly easier games to try yo pull it all together. as fans all we can do is support, let's not abandon the team two games in! your round Thanks Phil. Wat me We do overstate the importance of football at times its true, will be there with Benjo on Saturday. I will buy D. Alas we are not travelling up nurth this weekend. we have a box for the Telford game with dodgy Derek, Birdseye et al, will come in for a right moan at the fungi afterwards. Rassing frassing Darrel Clarke |
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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 13, 2014 14:07:34 GMT
Thanks Phil. Wat me We do overstate the importance of football at times its true, will be there with Benjo on Saturday. I will buy D. Alas we are not travelling up nurth this weekend. we have a box for the Telford game with dodgy Derek, Birdseye et al, will come in for a right moan at the fungi afterwards. Rassing frassing Darrel Clarke Is that what you call the old man now 'fungi' christ you mean the table lol. |
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) at the end of the day nobody has died we lost a game of football. At times on Saturday we saw some good link up play, not enough but some. We now have two slightly easier games to try yo pull it all together.
