Pompey Thread

Exile on Spencer St said:
I think F19's question about Plan B is very apt. Continually doing the same thing and expecting a different result is one definition of insanity.
28 is a consistent supporter of Clarke and I agree with both what he says (and what he doesn't!). Clarke seems to me to be as effective as was O'Sullivan.
Yonmon's summary is spot on, as is the comment about the absence of a 'driving force' at the heart of Stanley. Having Matty Pearson back can only be a plus, but the back line is not Stanley's major problem at the moment.

If Brown is to come straight back in I'd drop the captain and keep Husin, and ask the former to break up the opposition and the latter to feed the wings.
Put Clarke on the left wing, and Boco on the right (or vice versa), and tell them to keep wide, and to look to run behind the defenders, and get crosses into Kee and Edwards and anyone else who has the legs to get into the box.
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So Exile , ' der Wunderkinder ' would keep his left-side spot in your team for Mansfield then,
or might it not be wise to drop him and replace him with Husin who is reported to have more talent and drive than ' the chosen one ' ?.
( cue ' how dare you ' retorts from SM's admirers ! ). But I'm just asking !!

KTF !.
 
I don't particularly admire Sean, I just tend to defend him, as I would any Stanley player, against the irredeemably one-eyed detractors who seem to enjoy his every mistake.

Noor didn't stand out for me yesterday, apart from one lovely bit of work just before half-time. But then no did anyone else, really, and as I haven't seen enough of him to recognise him without seeing his number whenever he's on the ball, I may have missed some examples of his "talent and drive". Obviously, I hope he can make a difference but I think midfield is where we really need to improve, so if he is super-good I wouldn't think the wing is the best place for him.
 
Chimer said:
I don't particularly admire Sean, I just tend to defend him, as I would any Stanley player, against the irredeemably one-eyed detractors who seem to enjoy his every mistake.

Noor didn't stand out for me yesterday, apart from one lovely bit of work just before half-time. But then no did anyone else, really, and as I haven't seen enough of him to recognise him without seeing his number whenever he's on the ball, I may have missed some examples of his "talent and drive". Obviously, I hope he can make a difference but I think midfield is where we really need to improve, so if he is super-good I wouldn't think the wing is the best place for him.
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Now you know after all these years Chimer that I am rarely one-eyed...irredeemable ?, well perhaps I still search for some redemption before it's too late !.
I don't look to criticise any Stanley player...although, if my memory serves me right I did aim one or two barbs at Bertrand Bossu on one occasion, but didn't everyone?. Nor do I seldom point out where JC could improve his and his preferred Team's performance. But on this occasion I took my forum cred to it's limit by suggesting that at this time there might just be a better alternative than SM in the team fighting for League survival ?..
I thought better than suggesting that Shay McCartan is presently unfit for purpose in my post. Not wanting to really put my neck on the chopping block !.
 
Chimer said:
one-eyed detractors who seem to enjoy his every mistake.
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It's not a question of his mistakes - it's his lack of involvement in the game. Yesterday, I think the Don was attacking more often than Sean McConville. Yes, I know SM has his moments - but these are few and far between. One of the Pompey fans I travelled with was a supporter of Gosport Borough (Vanarama League South) - he reckoned that SM would struggle to make the bench there.

My solution to the selection dilemma? Rest Billy Kee - and put Matty Pearson at centre forward. For goodness sake, let's give these lumbering League 2 centre backs something to think about.
 
Lose an blame S.M is the norm on here so there's no surprise there , the football league paper had him as 1 of are better performers yesterday. But my question is this we had 5 loan players in the starting 11 yesterday that's nearly half the team , now for me 1 or 2 who will help you I don't mind but to have half your team made up of players who regardless of weather Accrington stay up or go down will return to there parent clubs an not be affected at al by the plight of our club really gets my back up. Also all the loans we have are 18 or 19 which made for a really inexperienced starting 11.
 
It's probably in the terms of their loan agreements that they play as much as possible in their time here but know where you're coming from
 
pidge said:
Lose an blame S.M is the norm on here so there's no surprise there....

Pidge, ever thought to wonder why it is, in your words, the norm?

No-one before used the word 'blame' (although I'm expecting Davo to roll out 'haters' at any moment:rolleyes:), we were expressing opinions.
Yours seems to place the 'blame' (your word again) on whoever brought in the loan players.
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Twenty Eight said:
If I was a betting man I would expect only two changes. Pearson for Rodgers and Boco for Edwards. They both drop to bench with Shaw Sykes and Davies left in the stand and Brown on the bench.
Not my choice I hasten to add but trying to second guess the Manager.
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How can you drop Rodgers? He has been our best player the last 3/4 games - and he has been at right back, and he's a centre half!!
 
Revived Red said:
Are you quite sure about that? Apart from a goalmouth scramble, we never looked like scoring. The stats say we had 1 shot on target - that may have been part of the scramble.

I travelled back as far as Southampton with some Pompey fans. They were mystified at the failure to substitute McConville and Billy Kee who seemed to spend more time on his backside than on his feet.
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I am simply judging by what people have suggested, Including Coleman. Although he said we were poor and did not perform. as well as we should have. We did have a couple of chances to equalise. I was not there and the TV coverage was only the goals. Kal Naismith simply run into the box and scored. That should never have happened. Most of my enthusiasm was brought on by the performance against Nottingham. I was impressed with don in the forward right wing position and the two loan players Rogers and Edwards along with the lad from Crystal Palace. showed great spirit and a good class of football. I was hoping for a repeat this week. There is a lot to contemplate for all fans. I think we can all agree that the managers need a serious plan. B They seem to be stuck in a rut with tactics and player selection. We need to get the mentality sorted out. Tuesday and Saturday are big decision games for the club.
 
yonmon said:
FA !...perhaps you'll agree with me when I say that the difference between the Shrimps and the Reds yesterday appeared to be the threat emanating from their left side midfield. As I saw it Kevin Ellison's desire to see the ball in the net was frightening, whilst little or nothing came from our left wing at all if reports are to be believed.
Ellison is not universally accepted at the Crown, but his example of sheer industry and effort displayed yesterday was one which our left side players (no names, no pack-drill !)could well use as an example of what is required in the cut and thrust of games at the foot of the entire Football League .

Am I also wrong in thinking that the Stanley seem to be a collection of reasonably good footballers who are, unfortunately, not a Football team ?.
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That's was I was saying Yomon,they are playing Ellison more up front than left wing (although he drifts into that channel).
If you shake the pack up we might get a result.
Start with clean sheets,no nonsense defending and a bit more direct and play off the second ball.
There's a lot of good players in the squad,I am sure they could adapt
 
Exile on Spencer St said:
He wasn't at his best on Saturday. Everyone has an off day, but I'd prefer to see Pearson back in the team.
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Yeah me too Pearson would start at right back every day for me, rodgers is the best centre half at the club imo he should start with Omar

Wasn't there yesterday got a hiding in ramsbottom on Friday night of this birds fella
 
football19 said:
That's was I was saying Yomon,they are playing Ellison more up front than left wing (although he drifts into that channel).
If you shake the pack up we might get a result.
Start with clean sheets,no nonsense defending and a bit more direct and play off the second ball.
There's a lot of good players in the squad,I am sure they could adapt
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I also think they could easily adapt, but they get NO CHANCE to do so. fact.:rolleyes:
 
Cashy,maybe 3-5-2 as we have three decent CBs,and attacking fullbacks who could easily push on as wing backs.
This would allow us to play two up front and three in the middle.
Worth a try,especially at home
 
pidge said:
Lose an blame S.M is the norm on here so there's no surprise there , the football league paper had him as 1 of are better performers yesterday. But my question is this we had 5 loan players in the starting 11 yesterday that's nearly half the team , now for me 1 or 2 who will help you I don't mind but to have half your team made up of players who regardless of weather Accrington stay up or go down will return to there parent clubs an not be affected at al by the plight of our club really gets my back up. Also all the loans we have are 18 or 19 which made for a really inexperienced starting 11.
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You really must read posts with care Pidge. Nowhere has anyone blamed SM for yesterday's defeat. But merely suggested that there maybe other squad members who might take his place with some success in these times of dire need !.
I also made the point that at this time the Reds appear to be a collection of reasonable footballers who are not really performing as a Football team !.
Your points about having a surfeit of young and inexperienced loan players in the team might be one of the reasons for this.
Whatever the cause, goals need to be scored and clean sheets kept by these players very soon .
 
yonmon said:
You really must read posts with care Pidge. Nowhere has anyone blamed SM for yesterday's defeat. But merely suggested that there maybe other squad members who might take his place with some success in these times of dire need !.
I also made the point that at this time the Reds appear to be a collection of reasonable footballers who are not really performing as a Football team !.
Your points about having a surfeit of young and inexperienced loan players in the team might be one of the reasons for this.
Whatever the cause, goals need to be scored and clean sheets kept by these players very soon .
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We are lowest scorers in the division, our defence isn't a problem for me
 
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