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Quoted from golfer

With his ball skills Dennis could be on stage - we were mesmerised - and he isn't even in the first team.

he will be, they;ve only just signed him

Anyone know what the official attendance was?

Bit of quality in the final third did for us. If that team we played last night are essentially a decent Championship team then the quality in the Championship is unrecognisable compared to when we were last there.

Thought Pepple battled well in difficult circumstances and didn’t get the support from teammates that his work deserved. A few seemed to just evaporate whenever Pepple managed to get hold of it which left him isolated.

Efete had his best game for months in an unfamiliar position, and did well when moving into right back. That ball across the face of goal just before their third is what he should be doing every week rather than taking a touch and having to front a man up.

Osmond corner definitely the best view in the whole ground, I’ll be going back there whenever I can.

I’d have loved to have seen how we’d have done with John Mc and Smith playing.
The buzz for 40 mins in the second half was great, just fine margins that you pay a lot of money for was the difference. Another boost to the coffers and some more for Hurst to work on from what he’d have seen last night.

Quoted from RonMariner

Anyone know what the official attendance was?

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23 goal attemps & entrys into box means we should be putting a couple away we all know what we need & are not far off been a real threat to teams , 3 class finishes by forest out of perhaps 4 chances was the differance last night

Quoted from fishcake63

23 goal attemps & entrys into box means we should be putting a couple away we all know what we need & are not far off been a real threat to teams , 3 class finishes by forest out of perhaps 4 chances was the differance last night

Whilst our apparent profligacy and lack of obvious fire power is an understandable source of frustration at this moment in time, I also think it’s equally a major reason for optimism.

By all accounts we seem a very solid and competitive league two outfit, not withstanding that we were punished last night by a side comprising a mixture of top Championship and lower end Premier League players. Our limitations are obvious, but by that same token hopefully resolvable.

We have another 8 days of transfer window left to go. I remain confident that we will make at least a couple of attacking signings that will go some way to addressing our standout issue, plus the likes of Orsi, Khan and further down the line McAtee to come back.

A big few days ahead, but I think we could be tantalisingly close to being a serious team at this level for the first time in donkey’s years.

To put things into perspective, most of their players will be earning more a week than our entire team!

For what it’s worth I thought our lot did a cracking job last night..couldn’t fault them, barring one lapse (the throw in/mistake) - first half we battled throughout, didn’t stop. Their quality showed..speed of thought/mind/skill/athleticism..but 2-0 I didn’t feel was a fair reflection ..they were better but not two goals better.

Second half and we had a go from the off..a fantastic effort. Could and should have scored, would’ve made it very interesting, and although you could argue Forest already had game won and maybe level dropped - have to credit us for putting them under pressure. There was some cracking football on display from both sides at times, was a very good entertaining game.

Have to consider also we made changes..missing a few..but that’s testament to the squad PH is once again developing..if teams allow us to play we will be a test at our level. Games like Saturday when it’s stop/start, opposition behind ball etc are a different test but one we’ll be ok with.

How do you see/judge the first few weeks? I think the word Id use is promising..Orient best side in League we’ve seen - matched them 1st half..Northampton..should’ve won that, we were the better side throughout. Rochdale..battered early on but showed tenacity/resolve, got the better of them and won..Sutton..made it difficult..the aforementioned problems mentioned above..drew but could have nicked it.

Arguably we might not have as many points as we deserve…but we aren’t getting beaten easily. Without our talisman, other essential striker not fit start of season and has done a sterling job as always for the team, young 19 year old in a different environment has shown bits..yes we need a striker..we all know that..but we’ll be fine.

The midfield area has been impressive for me..Morris and Holohan last night for example..Green will get better..Khouri is there as back up/will be used..think Kiernan/Wearne have shown a glimpse of their ability but perhaps lack consistency/are learning..will get better..though possibly a creative wide player is an area PH might want to strengthen.

The back line..Waterfall..Smith…couldn’t wish for better..have Maher to come into contention..Glennon….very good, and those deliveries..Efete..still think he’s a lot of developing/improvement in him but he’s a handful on his day..and Crocombe has been decent as wel.

It’s all very promising..I’m enjoying it, really enjoyed last night tbf as well.

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I hope Cropper is ok, and wouldn't mind seeing him have a go in the league. i think he's a good solid player.
Amos has come on so much since he signed and was told to toughen up by PH.

Overall, we played well, atmosphere in the 2nd half was great.