Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury (Post 1230361)

I thought Finley was superb but none of the new players impressed.

seems you and others have mainly mentioned last years players. didn,t go but i am a little worried about the experiance at this level of a few of the new signings. not knocking anyone yet though.

Originally Posted by The Alchemist (Post 1230402)

Barker-Richardson may well have ‘put himself about well, chased down defenders and was trying to stretch the Sunderland defence’ but clearly he wasn’t pleasing Mr. Coleman, hence his substitution. Given that Carvalho’s time on the pitch was hardly worth being sent on, he did catch my eye. Though my eyesight is probably similar to the German alchemist Henig Brand who stars in my atavar. Let the season unravel and allow time for further comparisons to be made.

Originally Posted by StanleyJosh (Post 1230430)

I don't think the substitution was down to his performance, more so his lack of game time recently.

Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St (Post 1230428)

Will be enjoying the privilege of watching Stanley for another season in League 1 tomorrow, and looking forward to seeing the new and ‘old’ players, but I suspect my opinions on any of them after one, or even two games is worth diddly-squat.

Trying to remember whether Kayden Jackson, who had a massive part to play in the promotion, had an immediate impact or whether it took a while for him to gel.

Certainly Piero Mingoia showed little promise in his first few outings.
Always reckoned it takes 10 games to make most judgements, and even then many of mine were wrong in the end.

Originally Posted by AccyMad (Post 1230354)

Personally, I enjoyed the game & to be honest I thought their first goal was slightly against the run of play.
It was a shame that Bishop missed a good chance in the first half so I was pleased to see him score the penalty & clock up his first goal for us.
Of the new lads Maguire & Pritchard impressed me, the others did ok too although not sure about Baker-Richardson yet & I thought we matched Sunderland for large periods of the game to be honest.
Saying that, when they subbed Will Grigg for McGeady I had a feeling it wouldn't be long before he scored & was proved right. I thought 3 - 1 flattered them a bit but at the end of the day they took their chances & the bottom line is that goals win games.
Didn't come away too disappointed, indeed there were a lot of positives I thought. Ross Sykes deserved his motm award although Jordan Clark would've been a good shout too, he played out of his skin

Originally Posted by Simpson (Post 1230406)

It’s probably my age, but Andy I’m out of breath reading your post. Any chance of a full stop at some point to help the lungs ��.
As for last night, we have to be supportive but I do feel a lot of our recruitment have been “punts” that I’m struggling to understand. I genuinely hope I’m wrong.


Thought Clark showed his class and echo Finley comments. Is Clark entering last season of contract and if so will there be an extension ?

Originally Posted by Twenty Eight (Post 1230449)

12 inexperienced or 6 experienced and a few loanees to supplement ?
That is the conundrum.
I’ve made my feelings clear and tied my colours to the mast.
When you see the likes of young Sterling signing on loan from Tottenham with Doncaster I can’t help thinking ..... wish it was us.
Sorry to sound gloomy but two clubs on minus 12 could be a blessing in disguise.

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN (Post 1230452)

Got to say that when I heard Coley on the radio on the way home, I was more than surprised....!!

I do not believe that at any time we were a) better than them, b) looking like we were going to win...

Got to run with the Genius and agree that he must always be positive - for the team if nothing else.... :)

Did have a chuckle to myself when Coley said that Clark was the best person on the pitch by a mile :eek: :eek: big him up by all means, but really???

On to the next game :)

:) :) :)