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have just listened to our managers view of the Burton game he said we had 3 strikers WELL every attack virtually there was only 1 in the box, perhaps thats why we were nowhere in the first half? we should have more men yon when attacking surely?

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Tend to agree, Cashy. The successful pairings of the sainted Billy Kee and Jackson, and Bishop and the unsaintly Charles, seemed to work. Don’t seem to have been able to come up with a ‘pair’ of strikers since then to any extent.
I like Kode’s determination to score and Josh Woods’ pace, but Matt Lowe is, I suspect, being asked to do too much when he’s isolated on his own up front.

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Perhaps the move from non-league to L1 is a leap too high for Lowe.

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Maybe, but not permanently. Matt Lowe showed against Charlton that he’s a battler, but Kee and Bishop were really effective when they had a pacy partner who could run onto balls that were ‘laid off’. Lowe doesn’t seem to have had that partner yet, but he can’t be faulted for effort.

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Not doubting the lads commitment, but has he got the individual skill to create goal scoring chances and, more importantly, convert them.
You can't expect strikers to have everything laid on a plate for them by others.

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You can if you were Denis Law.;)

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First half the front 3 of Whalley,Lowe and Mcconville didn't click at all long balls continually aimed at Lowe but he was up every time against 2 defenders, would be interesting to see how he would fare if we kept it on the floor as we did when he was replaced by Adeoyin.

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did no body notice 1 man in the box for the first half of the match? most attacks by us.?

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Andy, the team sheet against Burton showed a 4;1;4;1 formation, with Lowe as a lone striker in front of Whalley, Pritchard, Hamilton, McConville.
The problem with one player leading the line is that the opposition simply put 2 defenders to mark him & you've nullified the threat.
Unless of course he's a striker like Denis Law, who could leave a 5 man defence in his wake, dance a quickstep with the goalie, before tapping in from 3 inches.
A strikers roll is to score - Bishop's been doing it every week since he joined Pompey.
The jury is still out on whether Lowe will prove to be a real gem, or just a piece of costume jewellery

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why did they not click? to me it was only 1 was in the box mostly. or does no-one take notice?

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I don't know why we can't have both Lowe and Kodey for at least 45 mins....

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Team sheet might have said that but Coley said they played 3 upfront not that it made much difference first half when the changes were made Pritchard went into the front 3 of himself, Adeoyin and Mcconville.

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Burton did a Job on us first half pressed us back constantly and won most second balls we were playing the long ball because there was little movement and shouting among our side second half we matched them all over the park apart from 10 to 15 minutes and it showed, we deserved the draw but we need to be switched on for 90+ minutes or the same thing will keep happening. If we attack more and keep possession in the opposition half they have less opportunity to score, don't think scoring will be a problem this season it's keeping the other end locked up.

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burton were best side by a mile first half i already said why.

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Currently a pitch inspection due to torrential downpours.

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Postponed.

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MATCH OFF dont pay like i did.

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Somerset..... Oh Somerset :D

:)

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Never pay until the last minute then your sure your money is spent on football and not Ifollow,s pocket.

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What’s the deal for us mugs who paid the £10?
Can’t wait for Dale Vince to blame global warming.

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:( supporter's coach had turned up and parking up on the club carpark ! I feel for those who traveled today and such a long way :(

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Haven't seen any weather news yet so bit of a surprise when just switched on. Tenner will carry over to re-arranged game I assume - so long as they don't play it on a Sat when both out of FA Cup !

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Hope FGR give our travellors a good evening before return trip

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Forest Green have offered food and drink to the traveling fans ! Long journey back ,they set off going down at 2 from the Wham!

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Have just emailed iFollow to ask about what happens now, not least because I found this on the iFollow website under its terms and conditions (you know, the twenty pages of 6pt font we never read):

7.1. Neither we, the Club nor any of our staff or other representatives will be responsible or liable to you for any loss, damage, or inability to access and/or use iFollow which:

7.1.2. is due to events outside our reasonable control. For example (and amongst other things) this may include fire, floods, severe weather,

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if you are lucky enough to get an answer mate, i asked the question before the kick off and i still have got no reply.

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I've had a good favorable response in the past using their live chat facility. Its worth a try.
I normally take a photo of the live text as it includes the name of the person you are dealing with.

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STANLEY line up

JENSEN CLARK HAMILTON LEIGH LOWE MCCONVILLE (C) RODGERS THARME

ASTLEY

COYLE

WHALLEY

SUBS

SAVIN, SANGARE, NOLAN, CONNEELY. SLOANE, WOODS, FERNANDES

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4-1-4-1?!?!? Not for me............


:)

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Only Josh to change it from the bench! :)

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1-0 forest Green ��

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Soft goal to concede, and against a real poor side in FGR.

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Come on Stanley !!

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We are no threat upfront.

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How many goals against have gone through the legs of Stanley defenders? This one went through two players.

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I'm following the game in the Canary Islands while watching Man City......what a taker of chances that Haarland fella is. He only needs the smallest chance and takee it. We are a team of nearly men. COME ON STANLEY!

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Great play from Mitch and well finished by Tommy Lee. Game on

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Goal to FG. 2-1

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Didn’t expect to be watching a relegation battle this early in the season.

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What's with all the talk of a relegation battle - we're a work in progress mainly due to injuries to pivotal players as well as losing 3 in the summer.
Disappointing yes, but the season's only just started - keep the faith, we'll be just fine

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We will know a little more next time we turn up at The Crown ;)

Imps and Chairboys - both away - up next.....................


:)

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Feel for those 34 Stanley fans that made the trip! Thought we might have got something out of this game a much needed victory with more difficult games over the next week :( Disappointing to say the least...

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i honestly expected a win last night,but we were chronic against a rubbish side did anyone notice how many players we had in the box when we equalised? it was one of the few times we had.

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We just haven't got enough experience on the pitch in certain positions and in certain situations. Too many lads having to learn their trade on the job.
It's going to get harder. Hamilton and Coyle already stacking the yellows up then the mounting up injuries.
Another year another roller coaster ride.

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Forest Green were the worst side I’ve seen If we can’t get at least a draw against opposition such as that well I despare I know we have injuries but we’re supposed to have a brilliant squad Let’s hope we come to at Lincoln or we will be looking up at an increasing large gap in the table

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agree with tommy mcqueen they were rubbish.

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Playing with one upfront especially a green to the league has Lowe is has me mystified injuries or not you should put two in there Liegh could play in there probably be more effective than the position he occupies now misplaced passes all night, to help with the defensive side play Coyle and Conneely together in a 4-4-2 with the creative players down the flanks as you say Tommy results sooner rather than later are a must.

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Sadly Tommy, results against Tranmere, Rochdale, Burton & Forest Green only prove our current squad is more mediocre than marvellous.
All footie fans are optimists at the start of the season, but there comes a time when stark reality dawns.
I know we're always strapped for cash and rely on loans & freebies, but is a non-league striker & a fullback from Clitheroe the best we can do?
After surviving years of 'make do and mend', the chickens have finally come home to roost & I genuinely fear for our prospects.
Poor results have an negative effect on attendances - add a cost of living crisis and watch both home & away fans disappear faster than you can say Hamilton Academicals.
I'm no football genius, but it's obvious our current game-plan simply isn't working when we're incapable of dispatching lower opposition.
Someone described insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Unless we get back to winning ways soon, relegation is a real possibility.

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Agreed mate.

My post on the other thread.

The Club has chosen its path to tread - over a few seasons now.
You only have to look back at historical posts.
No one is right no one is wrong its the Accy way.
I've been vocal on the lack of investment in the product on the pitch and whether people like it or not my opinion hasn't and won't change.
This is League One.
These signings year after year are gambles.
Sooner or later it catches up with you.
Continuously pulling up minor miracles from lower leagues is nothing short of miraculous
and then moving them on at a profit an even bigger miracle.
Add to that the lack of experience from the loanees.
Suck it up buttercup you reap what you sow.