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Post by markczgas on Oct 22, 2020 14:07:12 GMT
I can see Cian Harries being sold for good money, it won’t be long before the Welsh national side have a look at him. Only 23 but has all the attributes of a top defender, impressed me so far. I wouldn't say he's stood out - his passing is dodgy - think he needs to hold on to the ball a bit longer or go shorter with his passes.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 22, 2020 14:03:51 GMT
Attacking left back, hope that doesn't mean Tutonda is going to be missing out on game time. Tutonda has been stand out so far. Perhaps Ali will play in front Tutonda. Tutonda has been stand out, but still young and possibly unrealistic of us to expect 46 games out of him, I think looking at our squad the key word here is "rotation" Except, we haven't had any rotation yet . Anyway, excited to see this guy in action - looks like he did very well at U23s for Burnley. Will he play in the same 11 as Tutonda ?
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 12:54:33 GMT
We haven't won against Stanley in 9 attempts so Garns will have done something special if we get a result Sat. That's a stat !
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 12:50:41 GMT
I agree Marshy - it might be time to rotate players as there's another game on Tues. Players will start to get jaded. So yeah I think he should put those 2 in before they start to struggle physically - both McCormick and Daly are new to men's football. I'd also say there is the case for bringing in Kilgour and Upson soon to start a game as they can be equally effective as those in the 11. Would be great to see Ayunga backing the 18 as Hanlan will need some kind of a breather,even if it's playing 70 and not 95 mins.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 12:01:18 GMT
Two tough games ahead which should give us a good gauge as to how far we have progressed since those early season looses. The last few results have been impressive but I feel we have rode our luck a little and Accrington and Hull maybe our undoing. Two draws would be something we wouldnt have dreamed off a month ago and I believe are achievable if BG tightens up on our defensive frailties and slack interplay which sometimes creep into our play. If we get six points from next two games, we will certainly have turned the corner. I think we have every right to feel that this might be possible. Exciting times. C'mon mate we've turned the corner already and are now on the slip road to the motorway !
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 10:49:02 GMT
Any news about the squad announcement ?
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 10:46:31 GMT
When was the last time Jakkola was forced to make an actual “real” save? I can only recall once in the last 3 games. During the first half against Lincoln, a routine collection of the ball, down low following a cross from their left side. Teams may well be having a fair share of the ball, but in the final third we are limiting most sides to not very much at all in front of goal. Yes, it’s a very good point. Last night Shrewsbury looked very good up until the final third but then whatever they threatened petered out against our defence. It’s why I thought that it was a good job Leon Clarke wasn’t on the same wavelength as his midfield, he looked good and made lots of runs which th y didn’t play to. The rest of them huffed and puffed. Long may it continue. UTG! We got a bit lucky last night - not to concede. Clarke had 2 great chances and the one off the line looked a goal when he hit it. Shrews were good going forward but also vulnerable at the back.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 21, 2020 10:43:02 GMT
Defensive frailties? 2 goals conceded in our last 4 league games looks pretty good to me. Agreed it does look good on paper but isnt that partly due to some dreadful finishing by the opposition. Last night for example with two guilt edged chances squandered by Shrewsbury I think you and Marshy are both right ? Is that possible ?
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 20:31:23 GMT
A lot of people wrote us off in the Lincoln away game, we won. We’re on a good run and looking at next 5 fixtures, we’re at home for three of them and two winnable away games at Rochdale and Accrington. No reason why we can’t keep this patch of good form going. Perhaps this young side will be better away than at home (more pressure to get a result) ?
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 20:19:59 GMT
I know what you mean about the defence - Clarke had 2 great chances to score - and we do seem to play poorly when we take the lead, BUT we are now taking the lead in games so that puts the pressure on the opposition. The team is evolving - there is a lot of talent there - they are only going to get better in my view. Players like Otzumer, Nicholson, Kilgour, Liittle and JML are quality and can't get in the team/injured. We do need to convert more chances but probably every side says that.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 20:12:49 GMT
I am absolutely delighted with that win. There were many loose, scratchy performances all around the team for a long while but we pulled ourselves together and saw that out as a unit. As mentioned above we battled hard until the end and Shrewsbury’s game deteriorated as the game wore on until the final stages. Being able to bring on the likes of Nicholson & Oztumer is one hell of a luxury to have. They are two quality players that could easily start any match. So it’s 10 points from 12 and we go to Accrington on Saturday, another great chance for 3 more points. I am chuffed for Ben Garner ane d his staff once more. Not sure it's a great chance - they are above us in the table
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 20:01:57 GMT
Jaakkola 6.5 on his game
Ehmer 6.5 improved 2nd half, excellent block on the line Baldwin 7.5 really accomplished Harries 6.5
Hare 6.5 Grant 7 effective Westbrooke 7 some lovely balls - including the goal McCormick 6.5 better than Sat Tutonda 7.5 nearly a goal , good defending tonight to go with some good moments going forward.
Daly 7 great effort Hanlan 7.5 deserved his goal, so consistent so far.
Subs: Nicholson 6.5 Oztumer 7 Upson -
Ref 8 very good, perhaps missed booking or two for Shrews. Shrewsbury 6.5
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:28:38 GMT
The Doncaster defeat not looking so bad now. Ipswich 4-1 down in 64 minutes. Wow ! Ipshit had only conceded 1 before tonight.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:27:34 GMT
We have to remember this is a young side and a very new side - 9 of the starting 11 weren't even at the club last Christmas ! 10 pts from 12 is a very promising sign. Hopefully, we can add a bit more of a killer instinct to our game.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:21:38 GMT
I actually thought Baldwin was the best of the back three - won his duels and passed it really well.. Ehmer great goal line clearance but I didn't think he played well in 1st half. Harries better than Saturday but still wayward with his passing.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:14:54 GMT
If I'm not mistaken, we've now won more of the last 4 league games than the previous 18 under Garner? Excellent recent run, confidence is building and the team clearly have got some guts about them. UTG! still it's only 5 wins in 65 for Garner, in it ?
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:14:01 GMT
I thought we used a few lives up there. We let them play through us time and time again and rarely won the loose or 50/50 ball. On another day Shrews could have scored 3 but never mind, they didn’t. Garner needs to tighten the midfield because it’s like a sieve, and it’s been that way in every game I’ve watched. don't agree the midfield is weak - I'd say the defence look a bit vulnerable to balls slid into channels behind them - we are not the quickest at the back.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:12:14 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed that second half. On the whole I thought we deserved the win. Yes shrews had two good chances but I thought we had more clear cut chances to win the game. Our passing wasn’t as accurate tonight but I will take a ugly away win against a decent league one side. The one thing I take from the game is in my opinion we need to get Nicholson and Oztumer in the starting line up not sure we should change the starting 11 yet, they all played pretty well. Sometimes it's easier for players coming on in the last 20 against tiring opposition - Otzumer and Nicholson did look very good though.
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:05:57 GMT
The pair did well again, and boy do they get through a lot of work !
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Post by markczgas on Oct 20, 2020 19:04:14 GMT
Great result - clean sheet too. bit of a strange game - don't know if we played well or not. Also, slightly surprised it was only 1 -0. Both sides had some very good chances and of course Ehmer came to the rescue too. Otzumer impressed when coming on - he could be an excellent signing.
UTFG !!!
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