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It was indeed a very BIG MATCH for Accrington Stanley but also for Walsall today at the Wham Stadium!
A big step towards League One survival was the reward for the 'Victors' today.
IMHO we fully deserved the three points today!
John Coleman went back to the tried and tested 4-4-2 formation restoring Callum Johnson to his previously regular right back position and sticking with Seamus Coneely in midfield. I do believe that he got those decisions 100% correct today. They both had probably their best games of the season today in a resolute and determined performance form the whole team.
For me their was only one possibility for the MOM award and that was Ross Sykes!
His two goals alone were enough for him to deserve the nomination but he was also a TOWER in our defence! He was brave and strong in everything he did today!
All our boys played well today and although they did understandably exhibit a degree of nervousness at times they all stuck to the task superbly!
I have to say also that the support from the Clayton End and around the ground was just brilliant! Coley had called for us all to be that TWELFTH MAN today and I do believe that we were! The show of flags as the players came out was just wonderful and the loud vocal support for the whole 90+ minutes was inspirational!
The only negative thing for me once again was the poor standard of refereeing! Today the referee was awful IMHO. He barely broke sweat in his poor attempts to keep up with play and made crucial decisions from 30+yards away which really could have affected the result of the match. The denial of a penalty to us when Johnson was brought down arguably 'accidentally' was followed within a minute or so by him awarding a free kick to Walsall on the edge of our penalty box for exactly the same type of incident. Once again when you view the 'Stats' for the match we see our opponents committing twice as many fouls as us...which is basically an indication of our opponents generally stopping us from playing football into their defensive area! Once again Billy Kee was man handled and pushed and wrestled for the whole ninety minutes! Then midway through the second half when the referee actually woke up he produced his cards several times resulting in a plethora of bookings and a sending off!
Referees seem to have this idea that from the start they must at all costs 'keep the game flowing' by not awarding too many free kicks in the first half hour of a match!
IMHO what the referee should be doing in the first half hour of the match is ensuring that the players on both sides play to the rules and if that results in a couple of early bookings then we would more likely enjoy a flowing and relatively foul free match and no ore bookings!
I believe that we just need referees to apply the rules properly and to be consistent!
Anyway today could have been our biggest match of the season and we came out of it with three important points!
ON STANLEY ON
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!
A big step towards League One survival was the reward for the 'Victors' today.
IMHO we fully deserved the three points today!
John Coleman went back to the tried and tested 4-4-2 formation restoring Callum Johnson to his previously regular right back position and sticking with Seamus Coneely in midfield. I do believe that he got those decisions 100% correct today. They both had probably their best games of the season today in a resolute and determined performance form the whole team.
For me their was only one possibility for the MOM award and that was Ross Sykes!
His two goals alone were enough for him to deserve the nomination but he was also a TOWER in our defence! He was brave and strong in everything he did today!
All our boys played well today and although they did understandably exhibit a degree of nervousness at times they all stuck to the task superbly!
I have to say also that the support from the Clayton End and around the ground was just brilliant! Coley had called for us all to be that TWELFTH MAN today and I do believe that we were! The show of flags as the players came out was just wonderful and the loud vocal support for the whole 90+ minutes was inspirational!
The only negative thing for me once again was the poor standard of refereeing! Today the referee was awful IMHO. He barely broke sweat in his poor attempts to keep up with play and made crucial decisions from 30+yards away which really could have affected the result of the match. The denial of a penalty to us when Johnson was brought down arguably 'accidentally' was followed within a minute or so by him awarding a free kick to Walsall on the edge of our penalty box for exactly the same type of incident. Once again when you view the 'Stats' for the match we see our opponents committing twice as many fouls as us...which is basically an indication of our opponents generally stopping us from playing football into their defensive area! Once again Billy Kee was man handled and pushed and wrestled for the whole ninety minutes! Then midway through the second half when the referee actually woke up he produced his cards several times resulting in a plethora of bookings and a sending off!
Referees seem to have this idea that from the start they must at all costs 'keep the game flowing' by not awarding too many free kicks in the first half hour of a match!
IMHO what the referee should be doing in the first half hour of the match is ensuring that the players on both sides play to the rules and if that results in a couple of early bookings then we would more likely enjoy a flowing and relatively foul free match and no ore bookings!
I believe that we just need referees to apply the rules properly and to be consistent!
Anyway today could have been our biggest match of the season and we came out of it with three important points!
ON STANLEY ON
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!
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Kee plays with his back to play, therefore he will be fouled more. The fouls he attracts will not be worthy of a booking.
Can’t blame the ref for that.
Too many high balls to Kee today. Waste of time and frustrating to watch.
Agree that Sykes had a very good game. Thought our goalie was very good too as were Finley and Johnson. The Don was poor today. Seamus and Dan were ok but could have given us more.
Hughes made an unbelievable tackle second half. Dead cert pen had it not come off.
Can’t blame the ref for that.
Too many high balls to Kee today. Waste of time and frustrating to watch.
Agree that Sykes had a very good game. Thought our goalie was very good too as were Finley and Johnson. The Don was poor today. Seamus and Dan were ok but could have given us more.
Hughes made an unbelievable tackle second half. Dead cert pen had it not come off.
Lord D.
Wether or not Kee plays with his back to play or not, if he is fouled then the referee should award a free kick. If the referee does not award a free kick then HE IS TO BLAME not Kee!
Those are the rules and the referees should apply them! Then the game would flow and be more entertaining. There is no such thing as a 'Worthy or Unworthy foul'!
He was, Ross got motm though & well deserved to
Choirboy - he gets absolutely shed loads of free kicks.
Dav- Er Indoors thought Sean dived for the second booking. Don’t remember any complaints from their players though.
Dav- Er Indoors thought Sean dived for the second booking. Don’t remember any complaints from their players though.
Absolutely! Second yellow & the cheating little sod was lucky to get away with a yellow for the first
The sending off is on the highlights. Deffo late challenge on Big Ben.
Referees seem to have this idea that from the start they must at all costs 'keep the game flowing' by not awarding too many free kicks in the first half hour of a match!
IMHO what the referee should be doing in the first half hour of the match is ensuring that the players on both sides play to the rules and if that results in a couple of early bookings then we would more likely enjoy a flowing and relatively foul free match and no ore bookings!
I believe that we just need referees to apply the rules properly and to be consistent![/COLOR]
got to remember that the referee is only following orders at first then thinking about what the assessor will think. i,ve had it before with them saying you never let the game flow early on and making a rod for my own back with an early caution or sending off. a foul is a foul in the 1st minute as the last and so are certain cautions and sending offs. consistancy and correct applications of the laws of the game is something we all strive for but like all human beings we do not always get it right. allowing them to referee as they think fit and not with one arm tied up their back from the league and their own assessors might give em a better chance of doing their job correctly.
IMHO what the referee should be doing in the first half hour of the match is ensuring that the players on both sides play to the rules and if that results in a couple of early bookings then we would more likely enjoy a flowing and relatively foul free match and no ore bookings!
I believe that we just need referees to apply the rules properly and to be consistent![/COLOR]
got to remember that the referee is only following orders at first then thinking about what the assessor will think. i,ve had it before with them saying you never let the game flow early on and making a rod for my own back with an early caution or sending off. a foul is a foul in the 1st minute as the last and so are certain cautions and sending offs. consistancy and correct applications of the laws of the game is something we all strive for but like all human beings we do not always get it right. allowing them to referee as they think fit and not with one arm tied up their back from the league and their own assessors might give em a better chance of doing their job correctly.
Scrappy game yesterday but I thought out the two teams we deserved the win. Hard for anyone to play football in the conditions we had yesterday so going more direct was a necessity really.
Seamus was close to being Man of the match for me. Best game I’ve seen him have in a long, long time. Broke up the play well and won almost everything.
Sean was back to his best, looking a threat every time he got the ball.
Overall a good performance and a much needed win. I think 1 more win will be enough. Hopefully get something from Luton/Donny and we’ll be ok.
Seamus was close to being Man of the match for me. Best game I’ve seen him have in a long, long time. Broke up the play well and won almost everything.
Sean was back to his best, looking a threat every time he got the ball.
Overall a good performance and a much needed win. I think 1 more win will be enough. Hopefully get something from Luton/Donny and we’ll be ok.
The Wigan Warrior returns with all guns blazing !!..
Slipped that bouquet in very sneakily Di !!. I'd .been waiting for it !.
Looking at the table and all teams around us fixtures I am leaning towards 50 points being enough doesn't mean we should take a big breath but I think we could do something against Luton amazing what a win does for the confidence nice to see Conneely having a good game yesterday hopefully fit now and a good preseason might see him back to a major influence in midfield stay up and a good summer on bringing some new faces might be a bit brighter next season 4 to go 12 points to play for.
Kiwi John,
This is the second time I can recall a rare Stanley victory coinciding with you staying in bed!
When Stanley are next facing Luton it should be 04:30 Sunday morning for you! For all our sakes, will you make sure you’re fast asleep!
The pitch is truly awful and when you like to play a passing game mistakes are inevitable with the ball bobbling around. Add into that the wind and it was never going to be pretty.
Left back remains a major issue for me. Janoi whilst having sympathy for him playing out of position just doesn't look at the races.
If Ross keeps performing like that the away supporters might end up with a roof over their heads.
Captains performance from Conneely doing the dog work.
Left back remains a major issue for me. Janoi whilst having sympathy for him playing out of position just doesn't look at the races.
If Ross keeps performing like that the away supporters might end up with a roof over their heads.
Captains performance from Conneely doing the dog work.
I'm in two minds over Janoi's best position.
Last season (admittedly against weaker opposition) he seemed to suit playing as a full back, he was strong, powerful and direct.
Paul Lambert seems to think he has the attributes to be a centre half. I couldn't disagree more. Constantly out of position and a poor header of the ball.
Not a fan of Big Ben but I must admit he has looked much more composed in recent weeks and wouldn't mind him starting at LB instead of Janoi (admittedly not Bens natural position either...)
Clear to see why Coley didn't take up the opportunity on signing Gibson permanently. Can only assume fitness/illness/injury is keeping him well out of the side.
Will Wood is not good enough to be a Football League player.
Regan has played really well on loan at Southport but unfortunately I can't see him competing in League 1 next season. Would love it if he proved me wrong however.
Oh how we need a solid, left footed left back back for next season.
Wonder if Harvey could do a job there if not.....
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