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Post by markczgas on Sept 4, 2020 12:08:44 GMT
At least that all sounds promising regarding signing a striker or two. We'll find out tomorrow whether the players have bought into the style of play BG wants them to play, given that he seems happy with how pre-season has gone and he's a virtually full fit squad to choose from they'll be no excuses if we don't perform tomorrow. sounds like you're sharpening your knives already Topper !? You do surprise me.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 30, 2020 23:10:00 GMT
EFLTRANSFERTALK @transfernewsefl Stephen Humphrys is being Targeted by Portsmouth, Bristol Rovers, Swindon and plenty other clubs.#SUFC Pompey also interested in Hanlan of the Gills
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Post by markczgas on Aug 30, 2020 23:07:55 GMT
I see every season as a race to 50 points to secure your place in the division for the next season, then once you've ticked that off it's a race to 70 points for the playoffs then 90 for automatics. Figures are slightly off but it works as a rough estimate. I see a lot of talk about the improvements of this year's squad compared to next season but I'm somebody who needs to see the proof to believe and the only way we'll get that proof will be from us playing competitive games. of course, but what's your hunch ?
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Post by markczgas on Aug 30, 2020 21:37:59 GMT
I'd be happy with a top half finish. Don't sign a striker to replace JCH and we'll be lucky to stay up. Sign a half decent L1 striker and we should finish mid table. Sign a 20+ goal a season striker and we have a chance of finishing top 6. your opinion, but that sounds pretty extreme - 11+ players make a team - example Ivan Toney, Posh, got over 20 goals but they didn't even make the playoffs !
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Post by markczgas on Aug 30, 2020 21:19:06 GMT
Two things for me.Agree with Gascoach about our football and formation looking very good. We are going to be hard to beat too.
On the plus side, I think it'll be a weaker division than last - 3 teams coming down are either short of quality players and/ or in danger of going bust. I can't see them even getting in the top 6. Teams coming up are also unlikely to challenge. ipswich, Pompey and Sunderland ought to be challenging for top 2 but are they really that good when you see their squads ? No intimidating crowds is also a bonus.
On the negative side - we should create more than the last 2 seasons but are there goals in this team ? We need a good replacement for JCH (20 goals) If we don't, for all our good play we might draw games we should win. Secondly, we are likely to have 5 or more new players in our starting 11 so we might need another season to get the best out of them as a team.
Overall, I'd be very surprised if we don't finish in the top 10 with an outside chance of top 6. If we make the 6 - we might be the surprise package - like Wycombe !! UTG !
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 22:07:37 GMT
Why put such stupid pressure on a youngster by suggesting he could be JCH replacement, can't we just let youngsters develope w/o putting undue pressure on them. Agree whole heartedly. This is why I take issue with our current situation. I don't for one second think that Ayunga, Daly, and the development players such as Zain Walker won't make it . I'm excited and encouraged by them. I've been impressed by Zain Walker particularly. If we put all our eggs in our current basket that's putting an astronomical amount of pressure on players who don't have many league appearances between them, and risks their development. We need at least one, preferably two proven goalscorers who can relieve that pressure and give them the time to develop at their own pace rather than being chucked in at the deep end. Scares me on the other thread that someone was saying Garner says he needs to appraise the squad first. I can't imagine that he's the GC/DC type that says one thing and means another. Well, I think he's got till Oct 3rd to find the right player so he has time to see them play 5 or 6 games (if he can't get his player till late on in the window). As we know strikers often want tonnes of money and signing on fees even if they're bang average
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 21:56:41 GMT
To be honest- I think its smart move. I admittedlt prefer DC honesty. But clearly this is a small yarn to ensure we not held to ransom over the loss of JCH. I read it as very much- were want a striker. DC/GC used to hate discussing transfer targets and positions with the press alongside injury status, length of contract etc. To date Garner hasn't been afraid to discuss any of that. I think he means it. interview after the game " we're really pleased with the squad we've got in place and if we can add one or two more and make it even stronger that would be great."
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 20:46:43 GMT
All sounds encouraging apart from the score. As I said when we played bad though, it's only a friendly. Real tests start next weekend. Tough first few games, hopefully we will have a new striker soon. The final friendly is where you should see something like your team playing how they're going to and in that 1st 70 (a 0 - 0 draw) we saw it in bucket loads against a Championship team who made the playoffs ! Yes, there is a nagging doubt about the goals in the onion bag but we have a quality team, full of promise. Hopefully, 1 quality addition (or 2) in the forward line and we're going town more than we lose.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 20:41:08 GMT
I think Tutonda should start against Ipswich as an opportunity to show what he's capable of. If he keeps up the performance of tonight it won't be long before he's a regular first team starter. Disagree, Tutonda has promise but he's a bit loose/wasteful with ball at the moment. Stick with Leahy but Tutonda can push him as the season progresses.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 20:37:40 GMT
He is still a bit raw to be talking about him being JCH's replacement yet but even so was mightily impressed of what I saw of him tonight. He's got trickery, an eye for a pass and quick feet, all the hallmarks of being a great winger in the future. Axe , you say winger, not sure there, he's somebody who could float about the pitch . If you watched he collected most of his balls in-field. Whatever, he really is promising and I hope he makes the bench v Ipswich and then gets a full 90 v Walsall. UTG!
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Post by markczgas on Aug 28, 2020 20:18:54 GMT
excellent 2 x 70 mins from the Gas boys. 2 tough games from the giants of Cardiff. first 70 mins , we were terrific at the back, kept the ball really well and quality passing. the new players have really raised the level of the team. Westbrooke is Lines at his peak with his sweet passing. Grant also terrific in the middle. but if I have I have to pick a couple then JML and Little (he has to start as RWB for me -he was class and nearly scored). second 70, well for a start we should've at least drawn the game - some wasteful finishing. However, Ayunga led the line really well - needs to work on his finishing like Tomlinson. Mehew and Tommo full of promise. Strong mention for Martinez - he's a real find. But the standout player for me was Zain Walker - tricky, surprisingly strong and always on the move - for me has to be on the bench for 1st game. Amongst senior pros Kilgour, Hare and Upson were strong. However, probably, only Kilgour will get in the back 3 at the expense of Ehmer, Baldwin or most likely Kelly. Have we got Garner ball ? Too bloody right ! we outpased Cardiff in 1st game and then the best moment for me was near the end of the second 70 . JVS played a short goal kick to Kilgour and then 3 or 4 passes later Ayunga was set free and was denied a deserved draw by the ever reliable Etheridge ! Great football - we have a real team - why the hell did JCH leave ?? Long live the GAS !!
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Post by markczgas on Aug 25, 2020 15:00:08 GMT
We’ll be the fittest side who can’t string a pass together. Seasons not started yet, how about giving the negativity a rest for a bit. What makes you happy gas365 ? What are your favourite Rovers' memories ?
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Post by markczgas on Aug 25, 2020 14:57:13 GMT
Having witnessed pre season friendlies when we were awful and had decent seasons, and vice versa bit more chilled now, still dont know what our starting 11 is for Sunderland.New players new system, let's see 10 league games in where we are. Assuming everybody is fit then it'll most likely be 9 or 10 players from Saturday's game with either Rodman (was/is he injured?) or Hare at RWB and either Nicholson or Hargreaves on the right behind JCH. As far as pre-season apart from Buckle's era I can't recall many years where we had a good pre-season and then started the season well, not sure why as a club we find it so difficult to have a good pre-season. I think you mean start to a season. F*ck pre-season.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 25, 2020 14:53:36 GMT
Definitely need to see an improvement on FGR - the more pre-season matches we play, the better you'd expect us to get; better understanding of the tactics, better fitness etc. If our keeper doesn't concede too many direct free kicks we will have a good chance. hope Anssi's ready with this wind today
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Post by markczgas on Aug 25, 2020 14:51:25 GMT
really interesting read - very unlucky with his own footballing career at just 19.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 25, 2020 14:50:35 GMT
Shocked ! I used watch Ryan when he was still an academy player. He was exciting to watch, quick, packed a shot and was happy to switch wings. I was chuffed for him when he joined the pro ranks and made a few appearances. When I saw him play for the 1st team -I have to say he was disappointing. He didn't seem to have any tricks to get past a player so I wasn't surprised we let him go. Maybe his confidence went and he's re-discovered himself at Cheltenham. I'm going to be really interested to see how much he features for the Posh. Wish him well but I must admit Posh have really surprised me - offering him 3 years and spending a reported 150 K for him.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 21, 2020 16:47:00 GMT
December a cracking month - Home games v Plymouth , Oxford and Pompey and nice Away trips to MK Dons and Charlton.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 21, 2020 16:41:18 GMT
Now I know why Rovers didn't want people to know when we have games ...........................because there aren't any
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Post by markczgas on Aug 17, 2020 23:01:39 GMT
Sunderland 7/1 Peterborough United 10/1 Portsmouth 10/1 Oxford United 11/1 Hull City 11/1 Charlton Athletic 12/1 Ipswich Town 12/1 Bristol Rovers 16/1 Fleetwood Town 16/1 Blackpool 20/1 Lincoln City 20/1 Wigan Athletic 20/1
Hull, Wigan and Charlton still fancied despite their woes (relegation and ownership issues) ! Lincoln like us and Blackpool have been signing a few - Appleton is their manager I think.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 17, 2020 22:57:10 GMT
come on then. 5 pts to the person who knows when our next friendly is, and 10ots for the opposition !
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