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Originally Posted by FrankMoody

No one on here want to talk football anymore??????

Game today was a painful watch

Very surprising team selection, gamble by the manager which did not work

Hunt not fit
Taylor not fit
Murthy contributes nothing in midfield
Naismith flatters to deceive with lovely touches but absolutely no end product
McCarten not ready/good enough

2nd half we just completely lost our shape and discipline

We looked very disorganised at set pieces.

Rant over. On he lash

To be frank Frank...some 'positives' were apparent to the discerning eye..
Bettinelli again displayed the attributes which will make him a sought-after goalkeeper in the near future.
The young Mahoney when he develops a bit of muscle will also IMHO prove to be a decent forward...pity he tired towards the end !.
Tom Aldred stood out as being by far the best defender on view, and didn't deserve to be on a losing team !
As to 'losing shape', it was difficult to see from the kick-off what JB's preferred shape for the visit of Rochdale actually was !... no better example than the defensive marking at the Corner-kick leading to the first goal !.
But unlike the pundits on Radio Lancs who were ,following the match, determined to write The Stanley off as total failures,again IMHO there is enough in the squad to find some success... as to avoiding the drop, well some change in luck ( and Refereeing decisions !) is sorely needed !..
But Frank...we must go on believing...and supporting our team. It's what is required of us don't you think ?.