We deserved the win, impressed with Taylor first half who gave us a real focal point. Always going to be tough against a team that had already played and Weymouth were decent enough.

Plusses? The defence, Taylor first half and a quality McAtee finish. Less so? Sousa was a little greedy and Hunt didn’t do a lot.

Mom Efete.

Well, what a perfect start to the season with the 3 points. Think there was only ever one team in it barring a 10 minute spell for Weymouth, we look like such a better footballing team playing some brilliant stuff at times. Below is how I rated the players during the game.

McKeown - Steady eddie. Didn't really have alot to do but did what was needed well.

Crookes - Solid but just wanted to whack the ball down the line all the time wanting a runner instead of playing a nice little ball

Pearson - Solid as a rock never lost anything and everything in the air to be won was.

Longe-King - Echo with Pearson. Seeing him in person he looks like a man mountain and played like it aswell. Strong, composed on the ball and has a touch of class about him.

Efete - Loves to get forward and has a great engine on him. Think he faded towards 2nd half which is to be understandable.

Clifton - What you see is what you get with Harry.. Hard word grit and determination, never stopped running for the full 90. Think he will be so important this year.

Fox - Quality on the ball which I think we've been missing in the past few years, can tell why he's played in league one consistently. Has a grafting element to his game aswell.

Hunt - Small in stature but always wanting the ball and so clever in his positions on the pitch.

Sousa - Going to be one of those players that gets you out your seat every game. Everything he does doesn't always pay off but when it does it will be magic, let's keep getting behind him. Should of scored first half, but atleast he's getting into the positions

McAtee - My MOTM, not just for his goal but constant pressing, quality on the ball and bringing others into play.. Was a joy to watch today I'm really looking forward to watching this lad play.

Taylor - Brilliant considering he hasn't played any pre season, great linkup player and can see why all his career has been I'm the football league.. Unit who wins headers and very clever with the ball. Think we will see good things from Taylor.

LJL - Absolute nuisance and a handful for defenders. Can't ask for much more from him than what he gave today.

All in all, a good opening win and the 3 points. Would have liked it to be more convincing however we are off the mark in the best possible way. Great to see some similar faces back at BP!

UTM

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Someone been contacted by the fun police?

great to be back.
a new era, a good crowd, a win and a clean sheet. will do for me
utm

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Wtf

Can't ask for more than that after so little training in the first game of the season. Played some nice stuff, particularly first half and Taylor, McAtee and Fox all look good signings

Still not sure how many goals are in this side but the one we did get was taken very well.  

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Jesus....there's always one isn't there!

Thought some of the signings looked pretty good. Was impressed with Taylor, McAtee and Fox. Thought Clifton did really well in the second half.

My main concern is the shape. Starting with the 4-3-1-2 meant we had no width at all. No disrespect to Weymouth but they're one of the few part-time teams left in this division and you won't get a much easier home game. Yet our shape allowed them to remain compact, meaning we found it difficult to play through them and realistically we didn't create very much despite being dominant. Against a better team with that shape I think we'd create very little at all. We could do with a striker who's able to get in behind them to stretch defences a bit as we were a bit one paced but other than that I think there's enough in terms of personnel to do okay so long as we're not hampered by a stupid system.

Quoted from chipsandgravy

Jesus....there's always one isn't there!

Then tell me why I'm wrong instead of being arrogant

Given that only Macca and HC out of the starting 11 were here last season, plus the interruption in training I think we’ve got to be pleased with that.
I was also very pleased to be handed a free scarf by JS in person on the way in - a nice surprise and a great touch.

When are the national League highlights on please

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Then tell me why I'm wrong instead of being arrogant

CBA

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Then tell me why I'm wrong instead of being arrogant

That’s a tough riddle. I don’t know. Why are you wrong instead of arrogant?

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

You have 16 red crosses and counting. Sure you can figure it out!

Anyone know where and when we can see the highlights of the match.  BTW, noticed that one of Stockports new fancied strikers done his hamstring earlier in the match, I think it was Quigley.

Just seen the goal after the Southend game finished

I believe the highlights are on BT Sport tomorrow evening 8 o clock ish

Quoted from Hagrid

Just seen the goal after the Southend game finished

I believe the highlights are on BT Sport tomorrow evening 8 o clock ish

Thank you.

Thought we looked good in the first 20 mins or so, playing through the lines with Fox & Hunt finding McAtee, Sousa and Taylor well to feet. Some of the interplay was nice to watch though, probably understandably, that final ball wasn’t always there and a couple or times the players were treading on each other’s toes in and around the box. A bit more understanding & time and it’ll click. Though Wright looked really sharp when he came on.

Would hope that Fox & Hunt iron out their own roles as they looked like they wanted to do the same job at points today. Long-King looked a really good defender but Pearson always gave the ball back to LK to distribute, I’m not sure he’s 100% comfortable as a ball-playing centre half.

Much better than I was expecting.

Great to be back at BP.

Started with what at times looked like a diamond midfield with Hunt at the base and McAtee at the tip, and at other times looked like a 4312. In reality it was both in different phases of the game.

Having not seen any of the pre-season games other than some of the footage online, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the football we played. Hunt, McAtee and Fox are real footballers. Taylor up top looked really classy and so effective. Sousa is a bit rough around the edges but that's a positive thing in my opinion having a player of that type.

I thought we mixed it up fairly well 1st half in terms of building play up from the back, and going more direct. When we built play up, it was good to see McAtee taking up some excellent positions, often starting high up in between the front 2 and dropping into the #10 position at the right time to receive a pass. Sousa did this a lot too, coming short to pick the ball up and start travelling forward with it. Seen a comment earlier in the thread saying Hunt didn't do a lot. I like the look of him and think he's technically very good, puts his foot in, but more impressively looked to play forward quality passes into the feet of the front 2 and McAtee. A lot of players shy away from that because it generally means you're playing passes into the most congested and defensively sound area of the pitch and thus have more of a chance of it being intercepted or unsuccessful.

When we went more direct into Taylor he made it stick and found a Town player almost every time. Was gutted he had to come off but not surprised after his (lack of) pre-season.

Got into lots of good positions in the first half and failed to put good quality crosses across/into the box or find that ruthless edge. Hopefully with a bit more training (after the enforced break) and sharpness that will come. The Sousa chance as well should've seen us 1-0  up by half time.

Second half wasn't quite as fluid and we had a few hairy moments when they had a 5-minute spell where they had a few set pieces and loose balls in our box.
We just weren't getting around the outsides of them as much as in the first half. The full backs couldn't get as far forward as they had in the first half. Hurst put Max Wright on and went 4-2-3-1, with Sousa, McAtee and Wright supporting LJL and we had that threat in wide areas high up the pitch again. Within minutes of this I think we scored with a well worked goal and finish. I didn't think LJL was as effective as Taylor was but he did really well to pick out McAtee's run and to set it into his path so he didn't need to break stride and could get away an early shot.

After that we could've got another goal with a bit more ruthlessness. Wright and Sousa started to get in good positions in the final third more often but didn't make the most of it.

I was concerned about the late substitution to put Waterfall on. It's not an issue with Waterfall, he's fine for this league. But as we've seen before, countless times, defending such a tight lead and putting on an extra defender in place of a midfielder/forward just invites pressure and gives the opposition time in deep areas (half way line ish) to get their heads up and launch it in our box. Don't understand why we do that with a single goal lead when the opposition will be bang up for slinging it in the mixer. Hope it won't be a regular thing.

All in all, came away happy. Some good quality footballers on show in black and white. Not mentioned Crookes but think he'll be a solid player, decent enough on the ball and a very imposing figure for a full back. We look well covered at LB with him and a more attack-minded Revan. It's also pleasing that Hurst is lot more tactically flexible these days and will change system during a game. We probably only saw this in his previous spell when it was too late or we were already behind.

UTM.

Quoted from chipsandgravy

You have 16 red crosses and counting. Sure you can figure it out!

Of course yes 16 red crosses make me wrong on this kangaroo court of a forum.

Sousa has pace, however his decision making is poor so is his first touch  against better teams they will read him within the first ten minutes and nullify his threat relatively easily. He had lots of the ball against a poor poor team and didn't do enough with it. Max Wtight was point in case. Looked much more of a threat when he came on the other side.
Your turn

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Is this a joke?

The bloke literally ran himself into the ground, offering clever runs always wanted the ball.

Was one of the best players on the pitch.

Well pretty much the entire main stand applauded Sousa when he was substituted, and I don’t think there’s a tougher audience in football, so he must have done something right.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Of course yes 16 red crosses make me wrong on this kangaroo court of a forum.

Sousa has pace, however his decision making is poor so is his first touch  against better teams they will read him within the first ten minutes and nullify his threat relatively easily. He had lots of the ball against a poor poor team and didn't do enough with it. Max Wtight was point in case. Looked much more of a threat when he came on the other side.
Your turn

Very Harsh. Against Rotherham he was our standout player, i thought he worked very hard against 2 battling big Centre halves and we didnt utilise what he offers enough. Had a big chance first half which the keeper saved, but second half when we pushed him further wide and ball to feet, he was probing and put some good balls into the box
I really like him

Enjoyed that, thought it was telling that we created quite a lot and I felt entertained even though we were playing against a team that parked the bus.

We created some clear chances and should’ve scored more. Some interesting set piece routines as well. Tougher test on Tuesday, but it might suit us being attacked.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Of course yes 16 red crosses make me wrong on this kangaroo court of a forum.

Sousa has pace, however his decision making is poor so is his first touch  against better teams they will read him within the first ten minutes and nullify his threat relatively easily. He had lots of the ball against a poor poor team and didn't do enough with it. Max Wtight was point in case. Looked much more of a threat when he came on the other side.


You're absolutely spot on . Both me and my son agreed Sousa was not great .far to one dimensional and his decision making was awful .  Ira jackson offered more imo
Your turn

Someone summed it up perfectly after the game for me - Sousa will be equally frustrating as he is exciting, sort of player we've missed over the past few years that can beat a man with ease, if he was the finished article he wouldn't be playing for us.

Also thought it was amazing to see most the players on the pitch after the game give there shirts to young fans.

At times it felt like 2016 again. A squad we can identify with once more.

I did think those booing Akheem Rose were out of order though. Given the 3 for 2 offer we for on Jackson, Gibson and Sisay, he can feel hard done by to get released.

Quoted from LocalLadGTFC

Also thought it was amazing to see most the players on the pitch after the game give there shirts to young fans.

Fenty would’ve had a coronary at that. Nice touch though.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Fenty would’ve had a coronary at that. Nice touch though.

At £50 a pop, that would be £300 less in his pension.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Fenty would’ve had a coronary at that. Nice touch though.

Was Fenty there?


Maybe dressed as a woman?!

lol it's weymouth we win 1/0 let's come on here after tuesday because weymouth are whipping boys if we get a point at best at stockport i'll start getting excited 🪑

Quoted from fishcake63

lol it's weymouth we win 1/0 let's come on here after tuesday because weymouth are whipping boys if we get a point at best at stockport i'll start getting excited 🪑

Oh just fvck off you soft tw@t

Seem to recall Dagenham and Redbridge were whipping boys last season and we were as threatening as a marzipan dildo.

Sousa will end up being a JLAA type I'm sure, seems quite quick and strong, beats his man but then the finished article can be lacking at times. He does cause problems up the pitch though which is something we have needed. Efete stood out a lot today, moves the ball from the back really fast and looked quality, McAtee looks to be a player who is always looking to make things happen and press, all other new signings seemed solid but I'm sure they will be tested more in future games.

Didn't think Weymouth offered much, apart from a short spell of pressure they were always on the backfoot and with some better finishing we could have stuffed them completely. Not sure why people were booing Akheem Rose exactly but to each their own. I feel pretty indifferent towards him, didn't set the world on fire while with us as a young player looking for a chance to prove himself but don't recall him doing anything bad either.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Sousa looks out of his depth and will struggle against good teams. Set plays were awful. For the most part we were comfortable without being clinical. All in all we will need to play better but some positives to take. On we go.

Bit harsh if you ask me, he grafted all game until he was subbed. We've had far more able players than Sousa in the past but with half of the application, I know which i prefer.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Of course yes 16 red crosses make me wrong on this kangaroo court of a forum.

Sousa has pace, however his decision making is poor so is his first touch  against better teams they will read him within the first ten minutes and nullify his threat relatively easily. He had lots of the ball against a poor poor team and didn't do enough with it. Max Wtight was point in case. Looked much more of a threat when he came on the other side.
Your turn

Your welcome to your opinion Vinny. Its the first game of the season on the back of a 10 day isolation period yet after just one game your using the words "out of his depth" and "poor decision making". First game for gods sake and your already writing him off. So yes that makes you a tool in my eyes. I think there is more to come from him and whilst not everything will come off I am quite excited about the times when it does. How's that?

clifton was much better in the middle than out on the left?

Quoted from fishcake63

lol it's weymouth we win 1/0 let's come on here after tuesday because weymouth are whipping boys if we get a point at best at stockport i'll start getting excited 🪑

Come on we just started the season with a win, just enjoy it.

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

Come on we just started the season with a win, just enjoy it.

Given the Covid disruption and the rash of injuries, that was a pretty good day at the office.

No doubt it needs to improve but, in my mind, there’s no doubt it will. UTM.

Quoted from fishcake63

lol it's weymouth we win 1/0 let's come on here after tuesday because weymouth are whipping boys if we get a point at best at stockport i'll start getting excited 🪑

You can only beat what’s in front of you. I’ll take 44 1-0 wins this season.

I thought considering the disruption to the prep, the first competitive game, players still to gel, strikers being eased back in etc. etc.. I thought the lads did very well and deserved the win.

As you’d expect from a PH side the work rate, effort, application and attitude was excellent. Thought the players where blowing a bit around the hour mark but their fitness will get better. What I also liked was improved movement, mid fielders getting forward, numbers in the box and everyone wanting the ball.

We won’t take this league by storm or dominate anyone but we do have a group that look like they will put a shift in and work hard for each other. Stand out for me was McAtee but only just ahead of half a dozen+ who did very well.

Off the pitch it was so good to be back at BP though the place in reality isn’t that different the feeling and atmosphere was a million miles away from the poison rank negatively that the previous leadership cultivated by their own apathy. I think the positive feel rubs off on the players.

The “cherry on top” was the players giving their shirts away at the end, that’s what kids and their parents will remember for ages.

So the view after 1 league game? Will we go back up? I think it’s possible but unlikely but what I saw today on and off the pitch made me feel like “we’re on our way” maybe not to the football league but potentially having a team and club that we can feel good about.

UTM!

3 points....disrupted pre season ....clean sheet

Yes please x

Quoted from fishcake63

lol it's weymouth we win 1/0 let's come on here after tuesday because weymouth are whipping boys if we get a point at best at stockport i'll start getting excited 🪑

You and Vinnygtfc, can just intercourse right off and get a life, boring pair of male masturbators 😡

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Then tell me why I'm wrong instead of being arrogant

Don’t worry about the criticism, you are entitled to your opinion even if it does show a poor understanding of the game of football .

Best thing for me was the attitude of our players.  There was no expectation that we were automatically going to win, just because we were playing Weymouth.  Our players put the effort in constantly, I didn't see much drifting or complacency, and I think we dominated much of the game.  I kind of wish that we could avoid looking at tables and results throughout the season, and just assume that every team we play might be a contender for top of the league - just to keep the players on their toes and make sure that we maintain the kind of mentality that was shown today.

Not sure about Weymouth - apart from a very short spell of attacking, the only thing I really noticed about them was that they seemed to spend a lot of time falling over.

Quoted from marinette

Best thing for me was the attitude of our players.  There was no expectation that we were automatically going to win, just because we were playing Weymouth.  Our players put the effort in constantly, I didn't see much drifting or complacency, and I think we dominated much of the game.  I kind of wish that we could avoid looking at tables and results throughout the season, and just assume that every team we play might be a contender for top of the league - just to keep the players on their toes and make sure that we maintain the kind of mentality that was shown today.

Not sure about Weymouth - apart from a very short spell of attacking, the only thing I really noticed about them was that they seemed to spend a lot of time falling over.

It was quite clear they came for the draw. What was that player coming over to take a free kick every time and not even taking it all about?

It's always satisfying to see a team time-wasting from the first minute lose.

Quoted from Billywhiz

Don’t worry about the criticism, you are entitled to your opinion even if it does show a poor understanding of the game of football .

is that what is called 'love bombing'

Have to admit, I felt slightly emotional being back at BP for the first time since February 2020. It felt both utterly familiar and incredibly strange at the same time - a day which felt like it might never come at times over the course of the past 18 months.

The minute’s applause before the game almost had me choking up - absolutely for those we’ve lost in the time since we beat Scunny away last March but also for the moments lost by all of us in not being able to do what we love on a Saturday afternoon for so long.

In terms of the game, a reminder of what’s to come this season  - Weymouth were prepared to defend deep in numbers, more with determination than quality, in the hope they can sneak something when they have an inevitable spell of control. They indeed had that spell, and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions up as, but I don’t think it’s any coincidence our goal came during the one spell in which they decided to have a go.

The standard in this division is noticeably lower. Less pace, less power, players technically not as sharp as in League Two, but we do possess quality in the likes of McAtee and Fox, whilst Sousa looks an interesting wild card if we can get him playing consistently at full tilt - he needs to work on his end product but showed promise.

It’s always difficult to make judgement after one game, especially against a side not expected to be up there like Weymouth. I feel there’s more to come from this side though, and given the disruption to our preparation for this game I think we have to take a hard fought and deserved win as a positive.

All in all, brilliant to see and hear the ground in such good spirits and to see so many familiar faces that I haven’t seen for so long. There will be setbacks this season. There will be games like today which we don’t win, or maybe even lose. But in my opinion we have a solid team who appear to want to play in the right way. We’re not Wrexham, but we appear to have a solid platform upon which to rebuild ourselves.

UTM!

I wasn't there today but...

...you can clearly see what the new owners are trying to do here. It's only been a few months, a slightly disrupted pre-season through injuries and covid, and one league game, but there's a massive emphasis on togetherness — not just in the squad (which you can clearly see in the pre-season training videos) but among the fans and everyone around the town.

I think they're also trying to focus on doing the little things that are remembered, like giving out free scarves and players donating shirts at the end.

Anyone who was at the Morecambe game that marked our return to the FL will remember what that day felt like. I guess today was similar but in slightly different ways. There was always going to be a feelgood factor to today based purely on our returns to BP, but they've capitalised on that by making the fan zone a reality, improving the food offering, communicating with the fans clearly and honestly, drumming up excitement with decent online content and social media activity, etc.

JS and AP have always said they are focused on the future, not dwelling on the past, and looking for continued improvement, no matter how small those gains are. A little each day over time will make a massive difference in the long haul.

But even in their short time in charge already, what with new sprinklers and pitch irrigation, better training facilities, fan zone, catering... honesty, respect, sincerity... we can all feel the benefits of that.

And if the fans can, then the players most certainly can. We're all moving forward together. Let's keep these good vibes going.

Atmosphere pre-game was palpable on the wireless. Humberside missed a trick by not providing more coverage. Hull and Scunny have been in action for a couple of weeks so they could have easily justified more time at BP.

Especially as the crowd at Scunny wasn’t much more than half Town’s attendance and Championship level Hull (city 3 x size of GY, and 3 divisions higher) was only twice Town’s.

I was proud today. Proud of the turnout. Proud of the clap for the Covid victims*. Proud of the patience and respect shown to the opposition. Proud of the effort of the squad. And the manager’s good Grace in the interview.

* I had a manly fleck of dust in the eye and trouble swallowing at that point.

Sousa -  not fully convinced by him today against an extremely poor side, could be first game nerves though, he left the ball behind when trying to go past people a couple of times and didn't really work any opportunity when we'll positioned a few times. He did work hard and keep going though git into some good positions and he certainly showed glimpses of skill. He could be one who grows into the season. He might work out, he might not, most likely he will be someone who divides the fanbase.

Weymouth were very poor and I can see why they are amongst the relgation favourites. Which puts our huffing puffing to a narrow win at home in perspective.

I thought we looked very strong in midfield,Fox in particular looks a class above this league whilst still working hard. I liked hunt, offers for the ball a lot and picks a pass and wasn't as slightly built as I expected. Harry also had a good game.

Mcatee played well,scored when played in that running on from deep position, looks like he could be dangerous there. Taylor was OK,I preferred the shop when he came on personally as I thought he got more involved a d looked more dangerous.

Pearson was v impressive, so calm and dealt with everything at the back. Longe-king looked very shaky to me, and with Effete to me looking out of his depth (poor passing and anticipation, bad decision making) I think we will be weak defensively down that right hand side. I am hoping sears comes in personally. Effete looks like a right unit, big and strong for a full back, and a good engine, so good physically but looked way off it with the ball for me. Hopefully he will grow into the division. Crookes was very quiet and far too keen on just booting it down the line to no one when in possession and with time to pass.

Mecca didn't have too much to do but he is noticeably more comfortable with the ball at his feet than  he used to be, so long as he isn't expected to play out like were Barcelona. He's definitely improved that aspect of his game when it's part of sensible play,not when overdone to the point of absurdity under needless pressure like with Holloway.

Overall I think we will have to move up some gears if we are to fare well against more challenging opposition but we got the win which is the main thing. Tuesday will be more challenging but 3 points and a comfortable performance will hopefully give us some confidence.

I tried to post my thoughts earlier, but the phone ate it. Ack.

To sum up, a hard-working performance with everyone putting in a shift. Defence a little bit panicky when put under a bit of pressure. Taylor looked good with some good link-up stuff. Full-backs looked competent without setting the world on fire - both a good size so we're not likely to be overwhelmed aerially this season. Good skill on show from McAtee and Hunt at times. I liked the look of Sousa who has no left foot but was non-stop in his running and looks like he will be a thorn in the side of most teams, even if he doesn't rip them open. A bit like a Parkinson (if you can remember back that far) but with a bit more heft. Defence slightly pedestrian, though I'd expect Efete to do more in attack once the team is more settled and fitness is up to scratch.

Looked to me like a team which ought to be able to secure a place in the play-offs, if we can improve a bit and put away some of the chances.

Really enjoyed today, regardless of the game - which for the most part was pretty good.

McAtee, Taylor and Fox were a real class above and I’m really excited about them. I feel we’re obviously short of a centre forward because for all our dominance we still lacked something and Weymouth were absolutely dire.

What a day though.

Why are people shocked that sometimes it was huff and puff against one of the lower teams in the division? We’ve been here before, against teams that are trying not to lose rather than to win…we’ll see plenty of games like today, if we win who gives a excrement?

Sousa can be exciting and I think people will make him in to a cult type player. Mcatee is decent and took his goal well.

Back four looked decent although, much like before, Pearson lacks pace which could be an issue but time will tell.

Weymouth offered very little although if the bloke behind me is gonna be as negative and worried like he was yesterday he’s gonna need Samaritans before the end of September. Although listening to him moan about never scoring as Mcatee dumped one bottom corner was a highlight…

Quoted from Poojah

Have to admit, I felt slightly emotional being back at BP for the first time since February 2020. It felt both utterly familiar and incredibly strange at the same time - a day which felt like it might never come at times over the course of the past 18 months.

The minute’s applause before the game almost had me choking up - absolutely for those we’ve lost in the time since we beat Scunny away last March but also for the moments lost by all of us in not being able to do what we love on a Saturday afternoon for so long.

In terms of the game, a reminder of what’s to come this season  - Weymouth were prepared to defend deep in numbers, more with determination than quality, in the hope they can sneak something when they have an inevitable spell of control. They indeed had that spell, and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions up as, but I don’t think it’s any coincidence our goal came during the one spell in which they decided to have a go.

The standard in this division is noticeably lower. Less pace, less power, players technically not as sharp as in League Two, but we do possess quality in the likes of McAtee and Fox, whilst Sousa looks an interesting wild card if we can get him playing consistently at full tilt - he needs to work on his end product but showed promise.

It’s always difficult to make judgement after one game, especially against a side not expected to be up there like Weymouth. I feel there’s more to come from this side though, and given the disruption to our preparation for this game I think we have to take a hard fought and deserved win as a positive.

All in all, brilliant to see and hear the ground in such good spirits and to see so many familiar faces that I haven’t seen for so long. There will be setbacks this season. There will be games like today which we don’t win, or maybe even lose. But in my opinion we have a solid team who appear to want to play in the right way. We’re not Wrexham, but we appear to have a solid platform upon which to rebuild ourselves.

UTM!

Totally agree,  it nearly got me too.

Lost my little sister, she was only 28.
Lost my brother in law in April and my nan last month

The emotions in that minute was overwhelming but i know all three were there with all of us along with the others people have lost during this horrendous pandemic.

Beautiful touch by town to add that yesterday and we did them all proud.

UTM X

It's really good to read all the positiveness about the match, from the experience, food, and Towns performance. It was the first match of the season, the weather was good, the first match in over 500 days at home, the first match for the new owners and most importantly we won.

I find it hard to understand why some people are so negative both on here and reports at the game itself. What on earth is there to moan about when according to 99.9% of fans it was a good day. Quite honestly if you don't like the above paragraph then you're not a fan, are you!

Shoutout to Max Wright as well, I thought him coming on swung the game in our favour

Quoted from DB

It's really good to read all the positiveness about the match, from the experience, food, and Towns performance. It was the first match of the season, the weather was good, the first match in over 500 days at home, the first match for the new owners and most importantly we won.

I find it hard to understand why some people are so negative both on here and reports at the game itself. What on earth is there to moan about when according to 99.9% of fans it was a good day. Quite honestly if you don't like the above paragraph then you're not a fan, are you!

Should’ve heard the bloke behind me. I’m all for moaning, especially when they’re shite but fuckinh hell, there was a spell we dominated and just kept chuntering and moaning…

Not fully read this thread, but a special mention for Clifton.
Often read on here, he wouldn't play if wasnt local, but first half he was fantastic.
Strong, aggressive, read the game well and won some free kicks, really positive from him IMO

Great to see Pearson and The shop, both incredible pros!

We was solid as expected, didnt set the world alight, but didn't expect to so early in the season.

Mcatee is the perfect no 10.
Aggressive, angry, and his vision and runs are very very good!
He struts around like he's ready to kick off, and it's something we haven't had for years, and I love that!!

Sousa comments on page 1 and 2 are strange.... he's a real pain for defenders, will win us free kicks, and be a big part for me.

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

Not fully read this thread, but a special mention for Clifton.
Often read on here, he wouldn't play if wasnt local, but first half he was fantastic.
Strong, aggressive, read the game well and won some free kicks, really positive from him IMO

Great to see Pearson and The shop, both incredible pros!

We was solid as expected, didnt set the world alight, but didn't expect to so early in the season.

Mcatee is the perfect no 10.
Aggressive, angry, and his vision and runs are very very good!
He struts around like he's ready to kick off, and it's something we haven't had for years, and I love that!!

Sousa comments on page 1 and 2 are strange.... he's a real pain for defenders, will win us free kicks, and be a big part for me.

I thought Mcatee looked great and I agree, seems to have a screw loose. Loves a tackle, never stops and just wants it…all the time. Love that…

I agree with Sousa too, people seemingly a bit harsh on him, granted he should’ve scored but may be it was just a good save?

For a side that’s suffered some disruption, allegedly isn’t ready and lost its captain before the game, I thought we looked decent…

The best players in history tend to have a screw loose , I like that in him

Genuinely scratching my head at some of the comments about Sousa, I thought he worked hard, dragged the defenders all over and looks dangerous with the ball at his feet. Yes sometimes the end product wasn’t there but hopefully he will settle into it, I can’t wait to see him at full tilt.

McAtee - brilliant. If there’s many better players in the league this season, I’ll be surprised.

UTFM

Did the players 'take the knee' yesterday?

Yes and got a great reception.

Quoted from GhostDan

Genuinely scratching my head at some of the comments about Sousa, I thought he worked hard, dragged the defenders all over and looks dangerous with the ball at his feet. Yes sometimes the end product wasn’t there but hopefully he will settle into it, I can’t wait to see him at full tilt.

UTFM

Well said. In one of the pre season games was the player who caught my eye the most.

Quoted from Ipswin

Did the players 'take the knee' yesterday?

Yep. And it was rightly applauded. Some boo’s from the right hand side of the upper but they dont have a brain between them

Quoted from aldi_01

Should’ve heard the bloke behind me. I’m all for moaning, especially when they’re shite but fuckinh hell, there was a spell we dominated and just kept chuntering and moaning…

At the end of the game the bloke next to me turned round and said ..... wait for it..... "too much passing" you sometimes wonder if some people actually get a bigger kick out of looking at the negatives.

Think Soussa will be a handful as things settle down and other players find space around him. We also saw some of what a good player Clifton is when others around him are happy to also do some work.    

There was a guy a couple of rows behind me energetically booing when they took the knee. He must be one of those anti-anti-racists who are in the news quite often.

I don't really agree with the knee thing but applauded with most others to show this sort of sharp object that I didn't agree with him.

Quoted from Maringer

There was a guy a couple of rows behind me energetically booing when they took the knee. He must be one of those anti-anti-racists who are in the news quite often.

I don't really agree with the knee thing but applauded with most others to show this sort of sharp object that I didn't agree with him.

I was surprised to see/hear one of the blokes who sits near us who's I quite like boo the knee. Amazing how much people displayong what they believe in brings out odd behaviours in others.  

Was nice to see a black supremacy salute by Efete, does wonders for race relations🤯

Quoted from Humbercod

Was nice to see a black supremacy salute by Efete, does wonders for race relations🤯

Oh get over yourself

Quoted from Maringer

There was a guy a couple of rows behind me energetically booing when they took the knee. He must be one of those anti-anti-racists who are in the news quite often.

I don't really agree with the knee thing but applauded with most others to show this sort of sharp object that I didn't agree with him.

I thought you weren't going because of covid concerns?

You don't agree with taking the knee but applauded anyway?!

This is why I take with a pinch of salt a lot of comments on here. All that hullabaloo about covid/masks but just as predicted when it comes down to matchday none of it mattered - you either are willing to take a small risk or you aren't. You lot jump on the nearest bandwagon and can't get off.

There’s a million other threads on here for you to have this boring debate, again. Spare us having to read it all again ffs.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

We deserved the win, impressed with Taylor first half who gave us a real focal point. Always going to be tough against a team that had already played and Weymouth were decent enough.

Plusses? The defence, Taylor first half and a quality McAtee finish. Less so? Sousa was a little greedy and Hunt didn’t do a lot.

Mom Efete.

I thought we played OK in the first half with plenty of possession and passing but failed to really look like scoring, Sousa had the best chance but the keeper saved it.

Second half we started brightly LJL missing from a couple of feet, (the words cows bottom and banjo sprang to mind) he then had another good shot but after that I thought we started to struggle a bit. It took a class goal to win the game as before that they were looking dangerous. I would say that in the main I thought they were a very poor side and we will have to do better against some of the more competent teams in this league.

Quoted from ska face

There’s a million other threads on here for you to have this boring debate, again. Spare us having to read it all again ffs.

Why do you think Swin asked the question ?
He wasn’t really bothered. Just wanted to fuk up this thread.
It’s far too positive for his liking.  :-/

Quoted from Civvy at last

Why do you think Swin asked the question ?
He wasn’t really bothered. Just wanted to fuk up this thread.
It’s far too positive for his liking.  :-/

I asked because I was surprised no one had mentioned it especially as so many think it so important.
Folk were creaming their jeans about the free scarves, the totally different atmosphere, how wonderful it all was, the fanzone, the flipping sprinklers, the scotch eggs (FFS!),, the beer, how amazing it was to beat mighty Weymouth 1-0, how the new owners can walk on water, how McAtee is England bound, how wonderful that the players gave their shirts away and how everyone applauded before kick off and the queue for a urine was unchanged

I didn't want anyone to comment (Ska started it by adding to his basic yes/no answer about it being well received) I find the whole thing a total pain in the bottom, I merely wanted to ask if we were still doing it in the depths of the non-league. They'll be taking the knee at Ploggers next!

Incidentally I think Ska was talking about the Covid / vaccination / mask discussion starting up again not the fact that I asked about kneeling

There has been some shite posted on here over the years but to say Efete looks "out of his depth" is about the most ridculous comment
He was borderline MOM and many around me yesterday agreed

Sousa was playing at lower level last season - on that basis I though he was excellent and will get better

Swim back with a vengeance 😂😂ffs

Quoted from Ipswin

Incidentally I think Ska was talking about the Covid / vaccination / mask discussion starting up again not the fact that I asked about kneeling

No, it was the kneeling.

Alle reden vom kneeling. Wir nicht

Quoted from Ipswin

I asked because I was surprised no one had mentioned it especially as so many think it so important.
Folk were creaming their jeans about the free scarves, the totally different atmosphere, how wonderful it all was, the fanzone, the flipping sprinklers, the scotch eggs (FFS!),, the beer, how amazing it was to beat mighty Weymouth 1-0, how the new owners can walk on water, how McAtee is England bound, how wonderful that the players gave their shirts away and how everyone applauded before kick off and the queue for a urine was unchanged

I didn't want anyone to comment (Ska started it by adding to his basic yes/no answer about it being well received) I find the whole thing a total pain in the bottom, I merely wanted to ask if we were still doing it in the depths of the non-league. They'll be taking the knee at Ploggers next!

Incidentally I think Ska was talking about the Covid / vaccination / mask discussion starting up again not the fact that I asked about kneeling

You may not have to have asked the initial question if you'd have got off your @rse like many exiles did and made the trip.

Quoted from ska face

No, it was the kneeling.

Alle reden vom kneeling. Wir nicht

I stand corrected, as do most people you post replies to

Sousa might be better suited to playing away where teams are a bit more open and we can break quickly on them.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

You may not have to have asked the initial question if you'd have got off your @rse like many exiles did and made the trip.

Firstly I'm not that interested and secondly I have already made my position clear whilst Hurst is in charge. I certainly wouldn't drive to Grimsby and back to see a classic against Weymouth, pick up a free scarf and try a scotch egg, I might do Kings Lynn and Southend to see Pete for a pint if he is going and my lad drives.

Quoted from Ipswin

Firstly I'm not that interested and secondly I have already made my position clear whilst Hurst is in charge. I certainly wouldn't drive to Grimsby and back to see a classic against Weymouth, pick up a free scarf and try a scotch egg, I might do Kings Lynn and Southend to see Pete for a pint if he is going and my lad drives.

I'm sure Hurst is losing sleep about your abstinence. I do find it odd how a published author can be such a spiteful so and so but maybe that's the inspiration for your art.  

Quoted from HertsGTFC

I'm sure Hurst is losing sleep about your abstinence. I do find it odd how a published author can be such a spiteful so and so but maybe that's the inspiration for your art.  

It's not a case of being spiteful at all. I stated on Hurst's re-appointment that in my opinion (I take it that is still allowed) it was a mistake and a missed opportunity (one major step forward and two steps back) given the takeover of the club, a moment seen by most people as a fantastic new dawn.

I don't rate the man and I hoped the new regime might have invested money in a manager (rather than sprinklers and scotch eggs perhaps?) rather than reverting to Hurst (on the cheap no doubt as he was unemployed)

I made my position clear and as I undertook to do then, and I haven't done a u-turn by posting here again, I intend to refrain from any comment about Hurst, the team and results etc

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

Quoted from Ipswin

It's not a case of being spiteful at all. I stated on Hurst's re-appointment that in my opinion (I take it that is still allowed) it was a mistake and a missed opportunity (one major step forward and two steps back) given the takeover of the club, a moment seen by most people as a fantastic new dawn.

I don't rate the man and I hoped the new regime might have invested money in a manager (rather than sprinklers and scotch eggs perhaps?) rather than reverting to Hurst (on the cheap no doubt as he was unemployed)

I made my position clear and as I undertook to do then, and I haven't done a u-turn by posting here again, I intend to refrain from any comment about Hurst, the team and results etc

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

I don't think the club have invested in scotch eggs. Just got caterers in who provide better food and drink.

But, when given time, Paul Hurst builds teams that work their nuts off and I think we need to identify with a team again, like we did in 1998 and 2016.

Quoted from Ipswin

I asked because I was surprised no one had mentioned it especially as so many think it so important.
Folk were creaming their jeans about the free scarves, the totally different atmosphere, how wonderful it all was, the fanzone, the flipping sprinklers, the scotch eggs (FFS!),, the beer, how amazing it was to beat mighty Weymouth 1-0, how the new owners can walk on water, how McAtee is England bound, how wonderful that the players gave their shirts away and how everyone applauded before kick off and the queue for a urine was unchanged

I didn't want anyone to comment (Ska started it by adding to his basic yes/no answer about it being well received) I find the whole thing a total pain in the bottom, I merely wanted to ask if we were still doing it in the depths of the non-league. They'll be taking the knee at Ploggers next!

Incidentally I think Ska was talking about the Covid / vaccination / mask discussion starting up again not the fact that I asked about kneeling

There's something very strangely biblical going on here....how to p**s off 5,000

Personally I can't see Hurst being 'the cheap option' he's a pretty established manager these days.

Quoted from Ipswin

It's not a case of being spiteful at all. I stated on Hurst's re-appointment that in my opinion (I take it that is still allowed) it was a mistake and a missed opportunity (one major step forward and two steps back) given the takeover of the club, a moment seen by most people as a fantastic new dawn.

I don't rate the man and I hoped the new regime might have invested money in a manager (rather than sprinklers and scotch eggs perhaps?) rather than reverting to Hurst (on the cheap no doubt as he was unemployed)

I made my position clear and as I undertook to do then, and I haven't done a u-turn by posting here again, I intend to refrain from any comment about Hurst, the team and results etc

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

I’m not sure I’ve ever disagreed with any comment more, on any subject, ever.

You “support” the club, not the manager, not the owners and not even the players to a certain extent. If nothing would please you more than seeing us go up, get off The Fishy on a Saturday afternoon and down to BP.

UTM

Quoted from Ipswin

It's not a case of being spiteful at all. I stated on Hurst's re-appointment that in my opinion (I take it that is still allowed) it was a mistake and a missed opportunity (one major step forward and two steps back) given the takeover of the club, a moment seen by most people as a fantastic new dawn.

I don't rate the man and I hoped the new regime might have invested money in a manager (rather than sprinklers and scotch eggs perhaps?) rather than reverting to Hurst (on the cheap no doubt as he was unemployed)

I made my position clear and as I undertook to do then, and I haven't done a u-turn by posting here again, I intend to refrain from any comment about Hurst, the team and results etc

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

I prefer Noche to you…

Quoted from Ipswin

I asked because I was surprised no one had mentioned it especially as so many think it so important.
Folk were creaming their jeans about the free scarves, the totally different atmosphere, how wonderful it all was, the fanzone, the flipping sprinklers, the scotch eggs (FFS!),, the beer, how amazing it was to beat mighty Weymouth 1-0, how the new owners can walk on water, how McAtee is England bound, how wonderful that the players gave their shirts away and how everyone applauded before kick off and the queue for a urine was unchanged

I didn't want anyone to comment (Ska started it by adding to his basic yes/no answer about it being well received) I find the whole thing a total pain in the bottom, I merely wanted to ask if we were still doing it in the depths of the non-league. They'll be taking the knee at Ploggers next!

Incidentally I think Ska was talking about the Covid / vaccination / mask discussion starting up again not the fact that I asked about kneeling

There's something strangely biblical here...................how to p**s off 5,000 fishes!!!!!

Quoted from Ipswin

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

Oh give over, Swin. You've been reeling out this schtick since the Topica email list days of 1996, regardless of who is the manager. I'd say it was wearing thin, but holes started appearing in it twenty years ago. Haven't you got anything better to do with your time?

Best I've seen from Max Wright, can tell he's playing for a new contract. If he stays fit, he could be great for us this season.

He wont stay fit that's always held him back , nobody loves max more than me but his injury record tells us the next one just around the corner hope i'm proved wrong because he really could be our match winner at this level , come on maxy prove me wrong lad

Back from a cracking Lincs weekend. Visit family, Crazy golf, Steeles, Ice cream with a walk along the front in the warm sunshine, wander up to the ground, chat with some vocal Weymouth fans on the way. Decent game, great atmosphere, 1-0 win, what more could I ask for.
And what a difference the the clear barrier makes to the view in the Findus, and next time if I havn't had a Steeles I will deffo be testing out a scotch egg.
The game, no one played badly, think we still lack something in the final third but hopefully with a fit Shop/Taylor we will threaten more.
Thought Clifton and Fox excellent in midfield, and Efette great going forward, and although McAtee seems to take his foot off the gas for a few mins a few times, he is quality and will be instrumental to any success we have this season. Even the Parslow/Waterfall point worked out ok, but not sure why he left McAtee on for him to limp through the last 10 mins having signalled to the bench he wanted to come off just as Waterfall was waiting to come on I have no idea.

Quoted from GhostDan

I’m not sure I’ve ever disagreed with any comment more, on any subject, ever.

You “support” the club, not the manager, not the owners and not even the players to a certain extent. If nothing would please you more than seeing us go up, get off The Fishy on a Saturday afternoon and down to BP.

UTM

This x 1,000. Well said.

Quoted from Ipswin

It's not a case of being spiteful at all. I stated on Hurst's re-appointment that in my opinion (I take it that is still allowed) it was a mistake and a missed opportunity (one major step forward and two steps back) given the takeover of the club, a moment seen by most people as a fantastic new dawn.

I don't rate the man and I hoped the new regime might have invested money in a manager (rather than sprinklers and scotch eggs perhaps?) rather than reverting to Hurst (on the cheap no doubt as he was unemployed)

I made my position clear and as I undertook to do then, and I haven't done a u-turn by posting here again, I intend to refrain from any comment about Hurst, the team and results etc

Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong and to see Town back in the Football League next season or the season after that for that matter

I can be as grumpy as the next man but I support Grimsby Town irrespective of who the players are, who the manager is and even who the owners are.
Do I like Paul Hurst as manager? Well, he’s given the club its best day this century so he’ll do for me.

Hurst was very fortunate to keep his job after last season’s fiasco so he has to do top 5 minimum for me this season.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I can be as grumpy as the next man but I support Grimsby Town irrespective of who the players are, who the manager is and even who the owners are.
Do I like Paul Hurst as manager? Well, he’s given the club its best day this century so he’ll do for me.

I support Grimsby Town too, always will but I think the appointment of Hurst was a retrograde step and an opportunity to actually progress on the pitch was missed that's all.

Quoted from Ipswin

I support Grimsby Town too, always will but I think the appointment of Hurst was a retrograde step and an opportunity to actually progress on the pitch was missed that's all.

I’d like to know who you think would have taken the job on given the state Hollowords and Fenty had put it in.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

I thought you weren't going because of covid concerns?

My Dad decided he wanted to go so we got some proper FFP2 masks and wore them throughout the game. Miniscule risk sitting outside with a breeze and properly masked.

That OK with you? Sorry, didn't think I needed to ask permission. Or did I miss the memo?

Quoted from Ipswin

Firstly I'm not that interested and secondly I have already made my position clear whilst Hurst is in charge. I certainly wouldn't drive to Grimsby and back to see a classic against Weymouth, pick up a free scarf and try a scotch egg, I might do Kings Lynn and Southend to see Pete for a pint if he is going and my lad drives.

For as long as ive posted on here you’ve been critical of every manager we’ve appointed. I really dont know what you expect

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I’d like to know who you think would have taken the job on given the state Hollowords and Fenty had put it in.

Depends how much the new owners were prepared to pay (it's amazing what money can do in football) but the best applicant hopefully. It's a hypothetical question of course as the post was never advertised there were therefore no applicants I can't therefore give you a name

It's difficult to all have the same view on managerial appointments I'm sure you agree (I thought Newell was going to be the Messiah).

Please be kind enough to refresh my memory, wasn't virtually everyone on here celebrating madly when Holloway got the job? Ditto Jolley too if I recall. (Amazing how people think when clutching at straws).

It's pretty much the same again with Hurst 2 and anyone who does not agree with a) his appointment and b) the majority gets slagged off

I just think we missed an opportunity that's all

Quoted from Hagrid

For as long as ive posted on here you’ve been critical of every manager we’ve appointed. I really dont know what you expect

You are clearly a relative new boy then I fully supported the appointment of Newell and the re-appointment of Slade

I did oppose the ridiculous appointment of Jolley and the publicity stunt appointment of Holloway (and correctly predicted their failure) when most were getting all excited and predicting Champions League in five years

I'm sure I remember  Ipswin advocating Paul Harsley back when we went for Jolley, he's gone on to do diddly squat.

There's only three things forsure in life death, taxes and Ipswin has got an issue with our managerial appointment.

Quoted from Ipswin

Depends how much the new owners were prepared to pay (it's amazing what money can do in football) but the best applicant hopefully. It's a hypothetical question of course as the post was never advertised there were therefore no applicants I can't therefore give you a name

Hurst was appointed before the new owners took control of the club.

Quoted from sam gy

Hurst was appointed before the new owners took control of the club.

But the appointment was made with the consensus of the new owners.

Quoted from sam gy

Hurst was appointed before the new owners took control of the club.

1878 had involvement in the appointment. Do you think Hurst would have come here on the promise that Fenty was staying put?

Hurst is the right man at the right time in my own opinion. Knows the club, personnel, town. Knows the issues and problems. Knows the National League. Lasted 6 years with a hand tied behind his back.

The ‘easy’ knocking of boring football, defensive minded etc can quite as easily be turned on it’s head. Same as the ‘cupping ear’ argument..people will turn it into an argument that wasn’t even their.

Fact is he’ll have his supporters, he’ll have those who aren’t.

There’s little point in arguing against those against.. you won’t change their minds. And to be honest.. why should you want to? Football, life..it’s all about opinions. Some right..some wrong.

Sit back, watch it unfold..and hopefully it’ll work out in time.

Just a shame that time might take longer in having to pay for the previous dictator.

Quoted from Ipswin

Depends how much the new owners were prepared to pay (it's amazing what money can do in football) but the best applicant hopefully. It's a hypothetical question of course as the post was never advertised there were therefore no applicants I can't therefore give you a name

It's difficult to all have the same view on managerial appointments I'm sure you agree (I thought Newell was going to be the Messiah).

Please be kind enough to refresh my memory, wasn't virtually everyone on here celebrating madly when Holloway got the job? Ditto Jolley too if I recall. (Amazing how people think when clutching at straws).

It's pretty much the same again with Hurst 2 and anyone who does not agree with a) his appointment and b) the majority gets slagged off

I just think we missed an opportunity that's all

I don't recall many getting carried away or making mad predictions regarding Hurst. Most were relieved that we have somebody who is methodical rather than erratic,somebody who would steady the ship and then eventually turn it around, I think we have that.

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

I'm sure I remember  Ipswin advocating Paul Harsley back when we went for Jolley, he's gone on to do diddly squat..

Out of the names being touted around then yes I did. Remind me how Jolley's dazzling future has developed

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I’d like to know who you think would have taken the job on given the state Hollowords and Fenty had put it in.

This old chesnut gets rolled out every time we look for a new manager. I don't know who was actually available at the time Holloway left, there would have been plenty of out of work experienced managers looking for a job or if there were possibly any non league managers that would have loved to step up to the EFL. The sad point is that Hurst took us down, so you might as well have made me manager.

Quoted from Ipswin

Out of the names being touted around then yes I did. Remind me how Jolley's dazzling future has developed

I know we say Fenty was a nightmare for people to deal with but hasn't Jolley left his last 3 employers after disagreements with the board?

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

I'm sure I remember  Ipswin advocating Paul Harsley back when we went for Jolley, he's gone on to do diddly squat.

There's only three things forsure in life death, taxes and Ipswin has got an issue with our managerial appointment.

Well Hurst took us down so could Harsley have done any worse?

And to be fair most of our recent managerial appointments have been crap.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

I know we say Fenty was a nightmare for people to deal with but hasn't Jolley left his last 3 employers after disagreements with the board?

He upset quite a few of the staff at GTFC.

I heard from somebody we know within the club that Jolley was very unpleasant to the general staff at the club. Needlessly so, in fact. It's the only thing this person has ever told us about what has gone on at the club, so I presume it is accurate!

Quoted from Humbercod

Was nice to see a black supremacy salute by Efete, does wonders for race relations🤯

Might have known you’d come out with a comment like that. A man whose ‘patriotism’ leaves him when it comes to having a little injection that might protect himself and the rest of the community.  

It was an odd moment having to explain to my 11 year old that if they take the knee then some people will boo. To be fair to him he did remind me that the whole of chapter eight of Das Kapital was pretty much a systematic falsification to prove a thesis which an objective examination of the facts showed was untenable. So I shrugged and bought a scotch egg, whilst everyone in the main stand cheered.

Those booing taking the knee are beyond ironic…

The debate about Hurst will forever rumble on. To be honest, I’d come to terms with being relegated by about September last year. Holloway a woeful appointment from the start. He was never in it for the football and the fact he walked away tells you a lot.

I’m sure the only people who think Hurst took us down are the ones that didn’t like him but they often choose to ignore the fact that whether they like it or not, he’s fit we going to be naked with the Lord Sir Alan and Mcmenemy as a manager that got town promoted. In recent times there’s a raft of town fans that only remember that promotion year.

The club was in a mess, probably worse than we’ll ever really know. That takes time to readjust and the likes; promotion is unlikely this year for various reasons but you can bet your bottom dollar it won’t be as flipping woeful as last year. Not so entertaining wins or playing entertaining football but losing or shopping goals…I know which I’d take.

In fairness, Wrexham seemingly have an bottomless pot but they’ve still ended up with Phil Parkinson as Manager..  ;D

Quoted from jamesgtfc

I know we say Fenty was a nightmare for people to deal with but hasn't Jolley left his last 3 employers after disagreements with the board?

My point exactly much lauded Jolley hasn't exactly done any better than Harsley has he?

Quoted from Ipswin

My point exactly much lauded Jolley hasn't exactly done any better than Harsley has he?

Maybe accept they’re both shite

Quoted from Hagrid

Maybe accept they’re both shite

Exactly and hundreds of millions in the bank buys you Parkinson, I really don't know who people are expecting.

Would Harsley have done any worse than Hurst Arry, I think the question should be, would he have done any better, no I don't think he would.

Quoted from Ipswin

Not you goI support Grimsby Town too, always will but I think the appointment of Hurst was a retrograde step and an opportunity to actually progress on the pitch was missed that's all.

Well if you support GTFC why won’t you go to a game? You say you don’t like Hurst and that’s fine, but to cite that as a reason not to support the team is frankly ridiculous. If you support a club then you go to games assuming you can afford it and are physically able. End of. #UTM

Well Ipswin got his way then. He’s managed to use all of his spite and negativity to turn a pretty positive thread about a good day into a debate about Hurst and if players taking the knee should be booed or applauded.

What’s the next topic? Whether we should have allowed Amond to leave? The location of a new ground whether Bogle was all that or if JSF is truly the anti-Christ.

We’re at the start of a new chapter and it’s pointless looking back on the water we drowned in last season and before as you can’t change a thing.

Quoted from Maringer

I heard from somebody we know within the club that Jolley was very unpleasant to the general staff at the club. Needlessly so, in fact. It's the only thing this person has ever told us about what has gone on at the club, so I presume it is accurate!

Given his extreme rant at JT for asking a question its something I can believe

Quoted from 140381

It was an odd moment having to explain to my 11 year old that if they take the knee then some people will boo. To be fair to him he did remind me that the whole of chapter eight of Das Kapital was pretty much a systematic falsification to prove a thesis which an objective examination of the facts showed was untenable. So I shrugged and bought a scotch egg, whilst everyone in the main stand cheered.

I thought it had got applauded at Macca's testimonial so was suprised to hear it booed on Saturday. Was sat in the same seat both times and seemed unanimous both times.

Quoted from Ipswin

Firstly I'm not that interested and secondly I have already made my position clear whilst Hurst is in charge. I certainly wouldn't drive to Grimsby and back to see a classic against Weymouth, pick up a free scarf and try a scotch egg, I might do Kings Lynn and Southend to see Pete for a pint if he is going and my lad drives.

First of all I'll defend your right to free speech tooth and nail. It'd be dull as ditch water if we all trotted out the same opinions of the management and views of the game etc.

And I think it's absolutely fair enough if your interest has waned following relegation to non league - (again) which is unforgivable - to the point you can only summon up the enthusiasm to go to a game on the proviso it's within an hour or twos drive and that you're chaffeured there and back etc...

But, that all said, here's a hypothetical question...would you really stop yourself from going to more than a couple of games away if we're steamrolling our way through teams and riding high at the top of the league, while playing champagne football? Just because you stated on here that Hurst's appointment was a retrograde step? If so, it sounds like a serious case of cutting off your nose to spite your face. If this scenario played out I'm sure most on here would respect you a lot more if you admitted you'd got it wrong, and leant your unwavering support to the club instead.

I'll be honest. I wasn't overly enthusiastic when it was first announced that Hurst was coming back. It smacked of a lack of imagination. I can't think of another club that has returned to a former manager 3 times in the last 25 years, although no doubt there is one/some.

And yes, Hurst had a horrific start to his second coming, results wise, but at the tail end of the season he had us competing and beating the likes of Bolton - playing with both passion and a game plan. He was clearly dealt a duff hand when he came in but we've been over this so many times...and he's now got rid of a lot of the dross. Hurst has my full support.

This is a new era, the toxicity of the club has been banished, we're off to a winning start, witnessed by a bumper home crowd. What's not to like?

Ok, Weymouth might not be world beaters but we can only beat what's put in front of us. Admittedly Stockport tomorrow night will be a bigger test.

I agree that some may have gone slightly overboard in their delight at beating a team of part timers but after the last 18 months aren't we entitled to?

And to belittle those who have praised the food and drink at the new fanzone and enjoyed the match experience smacks of sour grapes.

Like I said, it'd boring if we all agreed all of the time but I'm curious as to what the purpose is of sniping from afar, constantly attempting to find fault and dragging others down by constantly being a dark cloud? Maybe it's just your schtick.

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

Exactly and hundreds of millions in the bank buys you Parkinson, I really don't know who people are expecting.

Would Harsley have done any worse than Hurst Arry, I think the question should be, would he have done any better, no I don't think he would.

He probably wouldn't have done any better, but it couldn't have been worse, we were relegated out of the EFL, therefore not Harsley but there may have been someone else who may have known some better players to bring in and sneeked a few more points than Hurst to stay up.

Quoted from GrimExile

Well if you support GTFC why won’t you go to a game? You say you don’t like Hurst and that’s fine, but to cite that as a reason not to support the team is frankly ridiculous. If you support a club then you go to games assuming you can afford it and are physically able. End of. #UTM

Assumptions are dangerous. As soon as the treatment I am currently undergoing for stage 3 lung cancer is over and assuming my bowel and liver cancer remains in remission I might consider driving 145 miles each way to watch a National League match at BP. Failing that I hope to be at Southend, Dagenham, Barnet and Kings Lynn so perhaps we can meet up - I assume, if you support GTFC, that you will be at those games, won't you?

Quoted from arryarryarry

He probably wouldn't have done any better, but it couldn't have been worse, we were relegated out of the EFL, therefore not Harsley but there may have been someone else who may have known some better players to bring in and sneeked a few more points than Hurst to stay up.

The reality of our demise from the EFL has been well documented on here and in Cod Almighty. I may be wrong, but I don't think I am, that our relegation was down to 3 words:-

John Shelton Fenty

Quoted from Ipswin

Assumptions are dangerous. As soon as the treatment I am currently undergoing for stage 3 lung cancer is over and assuming my bowel and liver cancer remains in remission I might consider driving 145 miles each way to watch a National League match at BP. Failing that I hope to be at Southend, Dagenham, Barnet and Kings Lynn so perhaps we can meet up - I assume, if you support GTFC, that you will be at those games, won't you?

Good luck in your recovery Swin. My father has just recovered from having a tumours removed from both lungs and he’s got early stage dementia so can’t remember who our manager is week by week, what I do know is he enjoyed Saturday so much being back in BP with everyone. It’s what got him through all the recovery stages dreaming of GTFC. For him it’s all about friends and our fantastic club, not who is playing and managing so much. As I say good luck with your recovery and I hope you enjoy the games you do get to. UTM!

Quoted from Withnail

First of all I'll defend your right to free speech tooth and nail. It'd be dull as ditch water if we all trotted out the same opinions of the management and views of the game etc.

And I think it's absolutely fair enough if your interest has waned following relegation to non league - (again) which is unforgivable - to the point you can only summon up the enthusiasm to go to a game on the proviso it's within an hour or twos drive and that you're chaffeured there and back etc...

But, that all said, here's a hypothetical question...would you really stop yourself from going to more than a couple of games away if we're steamrolling our way through teams and riding high at the top of the league, while playing champagne football? Just because you stated on here that Hurst's appointment was a retrograde step? If so, it sounds like a serious case of cutting off your nose to spite your face. If this scenario played out I'm sure most on here would respect you a lot more if you admitted you'd got it wrong, and leant your unwavering support to the club instead.

I'll be honest. I wasn't overly enthusiastic when it was first announced that Hurst was coming back. It smacked of a lack of imagination. I can't think of another club that has returned to a former manager 3 times in the last 25 years, although no doubt there is one/some.

And yes, Hurst had a horrific start to his second coming, results wise, but at the tail end of the season he had us competing and beating the likes of Bolton - playing with both passion and a game plan. He was clearly dealt a duff hand when he came in but we've been over this so many times...and he's now got rid of a lot of the dross. Hurst has my full support.

This is a new era, the toxicity of the club has been banished, we're off to a winning start, witnessed by a bumper home crowd. What's not to like?

Ok, Weymouth might not be world beaters but we can only beat what's put in front of us. Admittedly Stockport tomorrow night will be a bigger test.

I agree that some may have gone slightly overboard in their delight at beating a team of part timers but after the last 18 months aren't we entitled to?

And to belittle those who have praised the food and drink at the new fanzone and enjoyed the match experience smacks of sour grapes.

Like I said, it'd boring if we all agreed all of the time but I'm curious as to what the purpose is of sniping from afar, constantly attempting to find fault and dragging others down by constantly being a dark cloud? Maybe it's just your schtick.

You speak for many. As a Hurst doubter I have to admit that, after attending nearly all the preseason games, I have been impressed with the quality and potential of the squad assembled so far. I muttered misgivings when I saw Taylor start after so little preseason but it was a calculated risk and Lennie looked well on the way to full fitness.

BTW. There is some irony in that Ipswin will be one of few on here who could define the word 'schtick ' without recourse to a modern dictionary!  Has a Yiddish origin according to Wiki with further derivations in Polish and German. For me it's what I walk with.

Quoted from Ipswin

Assumptions are dangerous. As soon as the treatment I am currently undergoing for stage 3 lung cancer is over and assuming my bowel and liver cancer remains in remission I might consider driving 145 miles each way to watch a National League match at BP. Failing that I hope to be at Southend, Dagenham, Barnet and Kings Lynn so perhaps we can meet up - I assume, if you support GTFC, that you will be at those games, won't you?

Good luck in ur recovery firstly .. secondly the fishy is full of posters who quite happily except anything that is dished up regarding gtfc , the last 2 decades emphasise this point.  I personally like people who challenge and question things ..

Quoted from Ipswin

Firstly I'm not that interested and secondly I have already made my position clear whilst Hurst is in charge. I certainly wouldn't drive to Grimsby and back to see a classic against Weymouth, pick up a free scarf and try a scotch egg, I might do Kings Lynn and Southend to see Pete for a pint if he is going and my lad drives.

For someone that's "not that interested" the free scarves and scotch eggs have really got you riled up. Absolutely astounding levels of negativity being reached here. Imagine taking the time out of your day to come on and lambast fans for being happy about improved facilities, free giveaways and picking up three points from the first match of the season.

does anyone else get the feeling that there are 1 or 2 posters on here who were just willing us to draw or lose against Weymouth so they could let rip with their petty prejudices and anti Hurst/1878 agendas?

seems to me that there are some who just want to pick fault with anything hurst ,on the pitch, and 1878, off the pitch, do and they just cannot wait till we lose or play badly so they can start putting their little digs in

!00% agree with you, it's been the same on here for years!

Quoted from chipsandgravy

Your welcome to your opinion Vinny. Its the first game of the season on the back of a 10 day isolation period yet after just one game your using the words "out of his depth" and "poor decision making". First game for gods sake and your already writing him off. So yes that makes you a tool in my eyes. I think there is more to come from him and whilst not everything will come off I am quite excited about the times when it does. How's that?

Your possibly presuming I haven't seen him play before which is a touch naive. Interesting that a comment on a thread makes me appear 'a tool' . I respect yours and everyone else's views and I hope you are correct and I am wrong however that's my view and I defend my right to voice it without being called childish names.

Quoted from Ipswin

Assumptions are dangerous. As soon as the treatment I am currently undergoing for stage 3 lung cancer is over and assuming my bowel and liver cancer remains in remission I might consider driving 145 miles each way to watch a National League match at BP. Failing that I hope to be at Southend, Dagenham, Barnet and Kings Lynn so perhaps we can meet up - I assume, if you support GTFC, that you will be at those games, won't you?

I can only apologise for my comments as I genuinely didn’t know about your health issues and I hope you accept them and fully recover.

However I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say I do not understand why you appear to be negative at all times as regards anything GTFC.

i think everyone hopes ipswin makes a full recovery,however his non stop nasty negative comments have been the same for as long as ive been on the fishy,hes never got a good thing too say,regardless off manager,never comments on wins,but is all over it like a cheap hooker when we lose,and who would have known that attending 1 match a year can make you an expert,blokes a girls private with f%$k all too say but says it too loudly

Quoted from newarkmariner

i think everyone hopes ipswin makes a full recovery,however his non stop nasty negative comments have been the same for as long as ive been on the fishy,hes never got a good thing too say,regardless off manager,never comments on wins,but is all over it like a cheap hooker when we lose,and who would have known that attending 1 match a year can make you an expert,blokes a girls private with f%$k all too say but says it too loudly

I think you will find there are quite a few on here that hardly ever get to a game who think they are experts.

And I think there are people on here that should cut out disgusting personal insults re people they don't personally know.