Match Thread Gillingham Away

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

Demonstrated that sometimes you need to give players time to settle in and not be too quick in making judgement.

Which has virtually always been the case. Respect the fact you've admitted a mistake, but the bread and butter is whether you give other players a chance that never really found their groove.

This from the Gillingham fans forum, it wasn’t the only one either.




Grimsby were absolutely excellent today. They just completely shut us down tonight, pressing us off our rhythm, forced us into long, hurried passes which didn't (and rarely do) pay off - they defended their box brilliantly on the ground and in the air. Not saying they are better than us - I don't think they are man-for-man (although I'd take that Evan Khouri in a heartbeat - he was superb) - but there is no doubt they tactically stifled everything. Credit to Artell and their tacticians - the were outstanding defensively and everyone fought for the cause - 21 blocks, 12 of which were in or around their box!

Was waiting for 10 games for thoughts on David Artell but I have seen enough, he is doing a great job. I certainly do not expect to win every week but to not be looking towards the bottom of the league and to have been competitive in all of the games is enough for me fantastic performance tonight, got some pride back in the team and the recruitment looks way better. Looking forward to the weekend but even if we slip up there will be no criticism from me. This has been a start that has way exceeded my expectations and particularly with all of the injuries. A great night for the Mariners. Utm

Quoted from AncientExiledMariner

Which has virtually always been the case. Respect the fact you've admitted a mistake, but the bread and butter is whether you give other players a chance that never really found their groove.

I think that is a bit unfair. In real time you have to go with what you see, otherwise we may as well just comment after the 46 games have been played.

None of us expected this turnaround in both results and performances (although we all hoped) of individuals and the team.

Fans of other clubs all over the country will bemoaning their club tonight because of what they have seen but they will change their minds later in some cases.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

I think that is a bit unfair. In real time you have to go with what you see, otherwise we may as well just comment after the 46 games have been played.

None of us expected this turnaround in both results and performances (although we all hoped) of individuals and the team.

Fans of other clubs all over the country will bemoaning their club tonight because of what they have seen but they will change their minds later in some cases.

You don't have to. You can say you've not seen enough of a player, but writing a player off after a handful of games is just excrement, and probably doesn't help with their confidence when they inevitably read the criticism. Some people like to look really clever calling players "competition winners", but these are young kids that train day in day out and have to perform their job in front of thousands. They will all have talent, it's just whether that translates to mens football and playing under pressure. Piling on more pressure actually causes more of an issue in terms of a player establishing themselves.

In terms of expecting a turnaround, I was one of the few here who said DA would turn it around when everyone was calling for him to be out. I don't forget positives, even when I see negatives. I can weigh up positives, and negatives and get a feel whether things have the potential to improve.

Justifying knee jerk twitter reactions because other fans do it isn't good. It's weak and hiding behind others.

Quoted from AncientExiledMariner

You don't have to. You can say you've not seen enough of a player, but writing a player off after a handful of games is just excrement, and probably doesn't help with their confidence when they inevitably read the criticism. Some people like to look really clever calling players "competition winners", but these are young kids that train day in day out and have to perform their job in front of thousands. They will all have talent, it's just whether that translates to mens football and playing under pressure. Piling on more pressure actually causes more of an issue in terms of a player establishing themselves.

In terms of expecting a turnaround, I was one of the few here who said DA would turn it around when everyone was calling for him to be out. I don't forget positives, even when I see negatives. I can weigh up positives, and negatives and get a feel whether things have the potential to improve.

Justifying knee jerk twitter reactions because other fans do it isn't good. It's weak and hiding behind others.

When you have been watching football as long as we have (if you are indeed ancient) then you will know it is the case and will always be the case. I've done it myself loads of times - I famously said Kevin Drinkell would never make it as a pro, but I've also seen things in players who were disliked but came good. It is what it is as they say.

Just watched the Gills fans highlight of the game on You Tube, very complementary. Said our game management was excellent and we deserved to win. A fair assessment.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

When you have been watching football as long as we have (if you are indeed ancient) then you will know it is the case and will always be the case. I've done it myself loads of times - I famously said Kevin Drinkell would never make it as a pro, but I've also seen things in players who were disliked but came good. It is what it is as they say.

I think it was at scunny away ( it was the night of the infamous Laws wife chant) I said to my mates Rob Jones is the worst player I’d ever seen in a town shirt. How wrong I was .
Gary Jones was also much maligned when he first played for us .
I think Greeny will also be one of those players who will change fans opinions.
I’ve also criticised Hume , who up until the last few games has looked awful in my opinion . However I’ll quite happily eat a big dose of humble pie when proven wrong. If we finish top half I’d applaud Artell if he moonwalks round Blundell Park giving the finger to all the doubters like myself !
What a difference a few weeks and a bit of confidence makes. Long may it continue .
UTM

Opposition fans moaning about Artells behaviour on the sidelines, moaning about our dirty tactics in the 2nd half , moaning that their precious team shouldn’t be losing to the likes of Grimsby….

Love it , absolutely love it . I want us to be feared and hated in equal measures lol

Quoted from It Bites

Opposition fans moaning about Artells behaviour on the sidelines, moaning about our dirty tactics in the 2nd half , moaning that their precious team shouldn’t be losing to the likes of Grimsby….

Love it , absolutely love it . I want us to be feared and hated in equal measures lol

Just saying to the Mrs we’re developing a bit of an edge & our housery levels are going up nicely, I like it, we’ve been too soft for ages. When you think of the money they’ve spent they’re right they shouldn’t be losing to us at home on a Tuesday night but at our level (unlike the prem) football doesn’t work that way, thank god.