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Bristol Rovers game
Greetings all...
As well as the usual coverage on the official website from the Memorial Stadium this afternoon, a little birdy tells me it might be worth listening to BBC Radio Lancashire from 3pm ;) |
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:) stanley are live on radio lancs full commentry with Dan & MrT as hid side klck ;):)
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:( 3-1 down at ht,all to do in the second half.
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Looks like Macclesfield are minutes away from the Conference.
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:DCrawley 0 - 3 hereford :D:D Latest
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Well a disappointing result today :(
Though not a surprise, just hope we can stop Crawley going up :) |
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Just got back the scoreline could could be a little deceiving as we did create some good chances that could have seen us going in 3-3 at half-time instead we were undone and ripped to pieces especially by Mustaph Carayol down the flank and the clever link up play and finsihing of Matt Harold a player at this level who has all the right attributes.
Second half we were up against it for long periods and were a little wasteful when we did have possession in giving the ball away cheaply but still managed to create another couple of chances, again plenty of endeavour by Stanley but it seems we are being punished every time we miss chances by opposing teams taking theirs. Let's hope we can sign off in style that our play merits next week against Crawley |
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We were totally outclassed by a faster, bigger and more organised side. There were some good individual performances. Bavs could not be blamed for any of the goals and he made a couple of brilliant saves. Toto continued to impress with some fine tackles. But I have some worries about tactics.
Too often we seemed completely disorganised - I noted at least 3 occasions when 3 Stanley players were going for the same ball. When that happens, if a Stanley player wins it, two must be out of position making distribution that much more difficult. If an opponent still wins it, he has taken 3 Stanley players out of the game. Evans and Devitt seem to change wings far too often. It may well be an attempt to confuse the opposition but it does not help our central midfielders and defenders when they are trying to find a colleague. Also the long ball tactic is a complete waste of time when our lone striker is several inches smaller than the two central defenders he faces. And I have to express some concerns about our lone striker. I know that Podge has his fans and he is tireless in his efforts, but just how effective is he as a striker? He could and should have had at least a couple of goals today. He was in a good position but lacked the clinical finishing skills needed. That's my two penn'orth anyway. |
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It could have been 3-3 before the first goal went in !! The differences to my mind were: 1) that bloody right winger who must have made McIntyre wish he'd missed the bus; 2) the comparative quality of their finishing; 3) strength on the ball. But 5-1 flattered them a lot. In a masochistic way it was quite an enjoyable afternoon - good pasties too - but like last time I went to Bristol it was blooming cold. The Ultras' fancy dress outfits didn't look too warm either :).
Toto man of the match for me. |
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Got to agree on the pasties front Chimer quite simply excellent:)
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Not trying to be negative as I rate cooky as a coach,but just pondering his first 17 games in charge.
3 wins, all 2-1 at home against teams in the bottom third. No clean sheets. Going long despite playing with two wide men . Sligo are now top of the Irish league now he's left !!!! I know league two is a strange division,and hope he's learned a lot during his short time in charge. One of coleys strengths was he knew when to play tight and when to open the game up. I know the old saying that attack is the best form of defence , but in this division I am unsure. As I say,I am not being pessimistic,but interested what the other posters views are (suspect smudge will disagree as we never agree on anything - only joking smudge !!!!) |
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Time to judge properly will be a few months into next season when he has had a chance to bring in his own players over the Summer and start to put his own mark on the team without being hampered by injuries to first team regulars.
Maybe in more ways than one the situation mirrors that of Coley at Rochdale in they have both had to work to a degree with what they had whilst trying to bring new ideas to their respective clubs? |
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Cashy,you can't fault the players,who had a right go,I was more talking about the shape that we seemed to have settled on,and would it be successful in league two.I know people think the set up of the team doesn't really matter,but Wigan were more or less relegated,when they adopted a 3-4-3 system that the Italians use to favour,and they go on to beat united,arsenal,Newcastle and Liverpool with the same squad.
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F19 in Wigan's favour is against footballing teems the ones you have quoted and have have beat are the ones who like to get it down and play which suits Latics style of play particularly highlighted against the Toon on Saturday.
I think the one thing Stanley have missed and I hope they look for is more physical presence so we can mix it up a bit when needed under Coley we struggled against the more physical sides of League Two and we are still in that boat we ned to be able to change games when needed which comes back to what you are saying with regard shape. |
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That's a great post Google Page Ranking , cashy,I too enjoy cookys system,but unsure it will be successful in league two,
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Will just add the only difference i see is back then we had a prolific goalscorer, now we don't. if that can be addressed i reckon we will see one hell of a difference.;)
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Think Paul mullin would have loved the crosses coming in thick and fast
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I'm going to stick my neck out and predict that we will be promoted next season under Cook. Possibly the maddest sentence ever uttered after a 5-1 defeat and a return of three wins in seventeen games, but there it is.
I think the manager will assemble a squad of players who are not only talented but also buy into the same ideal as what the manager is putting forward. When everyone within a football club is pulling in the same direction, great things can be achieved. We have that now for the first time in quite a while. |
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I don't think thats nuts shaker, think its quite possible.
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The goals from the 5-1 defeat, if anyone wants to watch.:hidewall:
BBC Sport - Bristol Rovers 5-1 Accrington |
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I hope you're right, Shaker, but if I was a betting man I'd also have some money on Bristol Rovers to go up, if they can keep that set of players. I thought their performance was the best from any opposition I've seen this season. Admittedly, everything the Gasheads tried came off and nothing did for Stanley but, unlike the Cheltenham game, I don't think the score-line flattered them. They even scored the goal that was credited to McIntyre. Maybe things would have been different if Devitt's crossbar 'shaker' had gone in early on, but Stanley looked ragged and disorganised. I lost count of the number of over hit crosses that went out for a throw-in or goal kick. The fifth goal was symptomatic of Stanley's day - two players went to close down their player on the touchline but somehow he managed to get a cross in between them that was blasted past Dunbavin. No Stanley player could be criticised more than any other, even Hughes couldn't make any impact when he came on, they were simply out played in virtually every department.
Even the ref had a better game than Stanley. Let's hope they spoil Creepy Crawley's party on Saturday. |
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Interesting opinions,I think another factor will be what money cooky has to spend to attract players and the overall budget.Suspect there will be a big change in personal this summer
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I can't judge on what football Cook is producing because I've only seen two games since he took over nad he has had a very depleted squad to choose from. I'm not over enamoured with the results though.
But he talks a good fight for the off the pitch activities and so long as that side of the club is advancing then I can more than handle another season of few results on the pitch - so long as we aren't battling at the bottom! |
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Well I tend to agree with the majority of posts......
Personally I will judge Cooky on next season, as others have said this season's side is Coley's, and yes we where flying at the turn of the year but we lost Long, Hessey & Hughes ALL at the same time, a massive blow. As always we aim for 40 points first... then see what happens. Looking at the squad at the moment we actually have potentially a decent starting point for a side....... Mcintyre Winnard Murphy Joyce Barnett Hatfield Add to that hopefully Hughes & Hessey and we have the basis of a decent side. Loan's will be bolstering the side as we know and who knows who Cooky has in store. Personally for me, A number 1 goalkeeper is priority along with a striker or two, easier said than done of course. Looking forward to the game and presentation evening on Saturday :) |
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