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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 20, 2021 15:12:54 GMT
Tom Davies scores for Barrow, how we could do with him - a goal scoring defender ...or just a good defender....
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 18, 2021 12:12:25 GMT
As I've said in other threads, I think we've missed an opportunity to bring in an experienced quality player there that could have helped our younger midfielders, that he will have got to know through training with them, and been used for 60 minutes to start games, or for 30 plus as a sub - a sub that would have brought that experience onto the pitch at times when most needed, instead of bringing players on that 'weren't ready'. Edit - Newport manager Mike Flynn said: "I think Joe will have a big part to play on and off the pitch between now and the end of the season, and his experience will help us get where we want to be." www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56443244Isn't experience one of the key things we lack..... Maybe but we do have a number of midfielders at the club already and I can imagine Ledley may command a decent wage so if he isn’t going to be ready to start and have a significant impact, then I’d expect he’d be a costly bench warmer....? We have to trust JBs judgement here I think? Remember, Newport are league 2 and Ledley hasn’t played competitively for most of this season If Ogogo, Rodman, Oztumer, Grant etc were all fully fit I would agree with you. I can't imagine Ledley is getting paid a huge amount by Newport on this contract which is only until the end of the season...
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 18, 2021 11:31:43 GMT
Ledley has signed for Newport. As I've said in other threads, I think we've missed an opportunity to bring in an experienced quality player there that could have helped our younger midfielders, that he will have got to know through training with them, and been used for 60 minutes to start games, or for 30 plus as a sub - a sub that would have brought that experience onto the pitch at times when most needed, instead of bringing players on that 'weren't ready'. Edit - Newport manager Mike Flynn said: "I think Joe will have a big part to play on and off the pitch between now and the end of the season, and his experience will help us get where we want to be." www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56443244Isn't experience one of the key things we lack.....
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 18, 2021 8:28:15 GMT
It seems bizarre to me that we haven't taken a chance with Ledley - on a short contract to the end of the season, or on a game by game basis. After the Development squad game he played in a couple of weeks ago or so, one of the other players said he was the best they had ever played with. To have him on the bench to come on when legs are tiring for the last 30 or so minutes would surely be better than bringing on the likes of Little, or someone to play out of position. I'm sure an ex international wouldn't be 'not ready' when called upon from the bench to keep things tight. Alternatively he could start, play 60 mins and be replaced with fresh legs later...
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 16, 2021 21:44:08 GMT
Tisdale had the January window and failed to bring in that leadership that everyone could see we needed
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 16, 2021 21:14:50 GMT
So many things wrong tonight after we had done so well for the first half hour or so. Even at 2-2 we should have done better. Both their goals were great strikes but there is at least some question over Day's positioning.
Second half I felt JB just left it too long before introducing fresh legs*. Daly should have replaced Hanlan who was clearly struggling much earlier and then maybe we could have kept the ball better at that end of the pitch. Nicholson's replacement was enforced so no complaint - given the options on the bench. Little for Westbrooke was trying to firm things up I guess, but we're not good enough to cope with changes in formation and the quality of the Charlton fresh legs at the same time. *As I type I rechecked the bench and I think the quality there just showed the problem that JB has- yes our players were getting tired (and so also risking injury) but what did the bench have to offer him - Daly for Hanlan earlier yes, but the others.....
Really fed up now. I can't see how we can keep a performance over a whole game with the players we have and the injuries that quite a few are carrying. JB dismissed bringing in Ledley, but if he had been on the bench tonight then he has to be a better option for 35 minutes to replace Westbrooke or Nicholson than Little or the youngsters, or someone out of position?
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 16, 2021 20:58:51 GMT
If that's seen as foul play then it's a three match ban I would have thought. Worth an appeal
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 16, 2021 20:52:10 GMT
seems to happen when we change shape at end of game! I have sympathy for Barton with the substitutions. Our players are collectively knackered but we don’t really have the personnel on the bench. ..and our key players are injured and so not available - e.g. Rodman - or playing below par - e.g. Hanlan, Nicholson
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 13, 2021 16:52:57 GMT
Why do we always look worse after we make tactical subs, when most other teams improve. ..because of a lack of strength in depth? ..or maybe because the players on the bench just don't pay enough attention before they come on and so don't understand their role?
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 13, 2021 13:38:00 GMT
Nice! Can we expect pics of a prawn cocktail, chicken in a basket, and banana split for your dinner tonight? So Just remember troops, if th match is bad..... *this post is meant as humour, if anyone is offended I apologise in advance 👍 My goodness, things are bad if Jock feels the need to post Woke-like 'you might be offended' disclaimers! Come on Gas - 3 points today please
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 10, 2021 12:20:47 GMT
Our record against our 6 relegation rivals has been very poor: 1 Point - Rochdale (2 Games) 3 Points - Wimbledon (1 Game) 0 Points - Swindon - (1 Game) 3 Points - Northampton (1 Game) 1 Point - Wigan (2 Games) 1 Point - Burton (2 Games) So 9 points from a possible 27. Anyone know how Rochdale, Northampton, Wigan, Swindon, Wimbledon and Burton have faired in their 6 pointers? If we can win the three remaining games in this mini-league then that would give us 18 from 36, and take us a big step toward safety. Of course it's a big if, but last night's performance gives us hope
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 16:11:21 GMT
Next games: 442 Day Williams Kilgour Baldwin Leahy Rodman McCormick Ledley(please) Nicholson Ayunga Daly Obviously means bringing Ledley in. If not then probably Upson there, but I'm not sure he has enough about him Ledley has been told he has no future at the club? He has, but imho that decision should be reversed. An experienced and technically good player in the middle is just what we need to take pressure of our defence. Youngsters running around lots are fine, but we need one in there that can dictate play without having to run and run and run. After he played in the reserves game v Bournemouth last week didn't one of the other players say they had never played alongside anyone as good?
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 13:43:03 GMT
Next games: 442 Day Williams Kilgour Baldwin Leahy Rodman McCormick Ledley(please) Nicholson Ayunga Daly
Obviously means bringing Ledley in. If not then probably Upson there, but I'm not sure he has enough about him
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 13:33:16 GMT
As I posted in the Match day thread yesterday, this is what Id like to see for the next two/three/four games, and 442 to go back to basics:
Day Williams Kilgour Baldwin Leahy Rodman McCormick Ledley(please) Nicholson Ayunga Daly
It obviously means reversing the Ledley decision (before one of our rivals snaps him up)
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 11:33:10 GMT
Out of the teams left I'm gonna say I want Burton to stay up for a number of reasons; 1. They've the best goal difference down there 2. They have got joint most games remaining 3. Good run of form 4. They play three teams down with us They could really help us out. I think the following will definitely go down; Rochdale Wimbledon Northampton This would leave one place between our good selves, Swindle and Wigan The Swindle game is a must win. I think if we also win the other 6 pointers we'll be ok. Bad runs can't last forever. You could say done of the other teams still have a bad run left in them Yes they can when we let in two soft goals per game and our strikers can't score....
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 11:25:51 GMT
Apologies if posted before, but the BBC report sums up our ineffective and naïve team...
Hull City moved top of League One with a professional victory at home against struggling Bristol Rovers.
The visitors - now in the relegation zone - never laid a glove on in-form City, who eased to a third win on the bounce with two goals from Gavin Whyte. Rovers left-back Cian Harries was culpable for Whyte's opening goal after 32 minutes when he tried to see out the ball for a goal-kick on the right touchline. Mallik Wilks refused to give up the cause and craftily gained possession before crossing centrally towards Whyte. The on-loan Cardiff winger's volley was hardly pleasing on the eye but it was precise enough to find the bottom right-hand corner. The well-organised Tigers bossed the game thereafter and claimed a deserved second on the hour when three Rovers players were unnecessarily lured towards Wilks from a long ball. George Honeyman cashed in on the defensive mix-up and selflessly teed up Whyte to stab home from just outside the six-yard box.
I said it yesterday - JB needs to reverse his decision on Ledley and get some experience in there
Edit - I thought it was Leahy that was at fault for the first goal, but otherwise the report sums us up
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 11:23:48 GMT
Oh, my bad.... I’m confused now ..... do shots on target count as goals or not ? I always thought they did 🤷♂️ Only if they go in....
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 7, 2021 10:53:07 GMT
You do realise that goals aren't counted as shots on target in match stats.... They're counted as goals.... Goals ARE counted as shots on target. ...unless it's an own goal.....
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 6, 2021 17:11:07 GMT
Next games:
Day Williams Kilgour Baldwin Leahy Rodman McCormick Ledley(please) Nicholson Ayunga Daly
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 6, 2021 16:59:43 GMT
As soon as JB is back in Bristol he has to recruit Ledley - especially if Grant is injured as Upson is non existent in midfirld. Drop Hanlon for a few weeks to get his fitness back. Start with Ayunga, Daly and Nicholson, with Walker on the bench Start with Baldwin over Harries
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