Aldershot Thread
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oh well thats it.
draw away and win at home, we are going up
I BELIEVE
draw away and win at home, we are going up
I BELIEVE
Back home in Pompey - a bit disappointed 'cos we were the better team in the first half by a huge margin, snapping intoi tackles and winning the 40-60s. Boulding looked good and pacy but slowed up after being dragged back by their no 5 when he looked in for a winner - think this is the "stonewall panalty" referred to above.
High point for me seeing Sean Mac battling his way through a triple-teamed attempt to stop him - much stronger on the ball than I've ever seen him look before (OK I don't see him that often). Craney great for 70 mins but looked a bit tired from then on. Jimmy Ryan working his rocks off and Hessey's interception and drive forward to set up the goal superb.
All only my opinion of course ...
99 Stanley fans (well 98 and my missus' friend who we dragged along)
High point for me seeing Sean Mac battling his way through a triple-teamed attempt to stop him - much stronger on the ball than I've ever seen him look before (OK I don't see him that often). Craney great for 70 mins but looked a bit tired from then on. Jimmy Ryan working his rocks off and Hessey's interception and drive forward to set up the goal superb.
All only my opinion of course ...
99 Stanley fans (well 98 and my missus' friend who we dragged along)
Well another decent but long bloody trip.
Agreed with most of the above, we really should have had all 3 points, but its another solid away point, win our home games and there is a chance!!!
Not sure about your opinion of Craney, I personally thought he was very average indeed, again
, surely its time to bring Barnett back in or give Razor a shot??
Big positive that Boulding scored, he looked sharp and it was a great finish.
Bring on the Bulls
Agreed with most of the above, we really should have had all 3 points, but its another solid away point, win our home games and there is a chance!!!
Not sure about your opinion of Craney, I personally thought he was very average indeed, again
, surely its time to bring Barnett back in or give Razor a shot??Big positive that Boulding scored, he looked sharp and it was a great finish.
Bring on the Bulls
Well since I was in London and saw the supporters coach on the services on the toll road, I was jealous. However, I had to do the 'march against cuts' because I believe in that. Next though, Stanley come first. I agree with others , 1 pt away and 3 at home will do us to the end of the season, even if we win games in hand, Stanley will be there or there abouts. Bring on the Bulls.Someone must suffer for our play soon!
Well the match was as flat as a pancake but what an epic away day
Football-wise: I think if we'd have had Gornell we'd have won the game. Thought Boulding's goal was a good finish but aside from that he was very, very poor. His positional sense was absent, as was his first touch. This is why I believe Craney looked to have a 'bad game'; he had nothing to aim at with his forward passing as Boulding was just not in the game either side of the goal. He may be a useful resource as a second striker but he is not a centre-forward. Lindfield for the next game (if Gornell is out) please. He is weak physically but has much more natural quality than Boulding. Rant over!
I will take a point away from home any day of the week, especially when our home form is so good.
Football-wise: I think if we'd have had Gornell we'd have won the game. Thought Boulding's goal was a good finish but aside from that he was very, very poor. His positional sense was absent, as was his first touch. This is why I believe Craney looked to have a 'bad game'; he had nothing to aim at with his forward passing as Boulding was just not in the game either side of the goal. He may be a useful resource as a second striker but he is not a centre-forward. Lindfield for the next game (if Gornell is out) please. He is weak physically but has much more natural quality than Boulding. Rant over!
I will take a point away from home any day of the week, especially when our home form is so good.
Bit harsh on Boulding I think IMO. He scored a great goal and considering he has hardly played this season I thought he did a decent job. He was knackered after an hour which wasnt a surprise either considering the warm weather and the fact he was playing up top on his own.
Long as a striker scores and gives the defence a headache he has done his job.
Long as a striker scores and gives the defence a headache he has done his job.
I don't think it's harsh at all. Indeed it was a very good goal and full credit to him for that. So much of our play is focused on the centre-forward and we missed that yesterday. So many times he failed to make the runs needed to split the defence, failed to challenge effectively for the ball, failed to bring other players into play. Decent back-up player as a second striker, but not a centre-forward. He may well be more sharp with match practice, but excuses don't really matter for much in this game.
Well done Rory for the goal but I too have to agree he certainly isnt the finished article and didnt create much other than his goal. He looks a little weak and didnt put in a good shift IMHO. A good point though. Need to get more wins to seriously contend for playoffs. Anything is possible.
Cannot agree about rory,thought he give his all and had no protection from the officals,and when he give it back,if was penalized.terrys a good player ,but how many goals or sitters has he missed recently?, I am made up for rory,who's waited for his chance and took it .we should start a new thread on the ref and linesmen,who were the worst I have seen,if must be a cockney,as some decisions were unbelievable.
Glad to hear it 19! I have always rated Rory and think he would come good given a run in the team. Some of his critics are those who said Michael Symes wasn't good enough when he started playing for us in the Paul Mullin era. Terry can't hit a barn door from outside the area at present, even though he is a great target man. I fear Rory will get dropped again like after the time he came on as a sub and scored a late point-winning goal.
Its all about confidence when your a young footballer trying to make a career.
Rory seems to have most of the tools to be a decent player,good athelete,decent pace for a tall lad and a good first touch.
When faced with playing against young lads the opposions defenders try to bully them,but he will get better the more he plays.
Talking to someone i know from Bradford,hes knows were the back of the net is and from what i have seen there seems to be more in his tank.
Terry is ahead of him at the moment due to the fact he is playing regular which breeds that confidence required.
Finally a big pat on the back for the keeper again,punching and catching under pressure was again first class,wont be long before the scouts get wind of this and are making there way to the crown ground,as i said the more you play as a youngster the better you get !!!
Rory seems to have most of the tools to be a decent player,good athelete,decent pace for a tall lad and a good first touch.
When faced with playing against young lads the opposions defenders try to bully them,but he will get better the more he plays.
Talking to someone i know from Bradford,hes knows were the back of the net is and from what i have seen there seems to be more in his tank.
Terry is ahead of him at the moment due to the fact he is playing regular which breeds that confidence required.
Finally a big pat on the back for the keeper again,punching and catching under pressure was again first class,wont be long before the scouts get wind of this and are making there way to the crown ground,as i said the more you play as a youngster the better you get !!!