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I'd also say that Toto was a colossus at the back today, doubt Lincoln'll get much change out of him on Tuesday if they're still a direct, long-ball team. Classy on the ball, quick, strong as an ox and still young enough to get better, he won't be playing at this level for much longer than this year (how long's his contract here?). Just hope when he's playing in the league next year it's with us!

My view is that the front 3 at Gateshead (which included LJL, Pittman and Neilson) were outstanding, and with the foundations that PH has set for the rest of the team, I'm looking forward to the next few months.

Not spectacular but good enough. It's pleasing to see how comfortable on the ball our players are - especially the ones who have had a good footballing education e.g. Toto, Brown and Magnay.

On another day I think Welling could have got a goal or two but that might be me being my pessimistic self. Bit of fortune for our first goal with the ball hitting Bignot's back but a reem ball in from Scotty Essex. Was the goal Pittman's or an OG?

Our penalty looked outside the area live to me although it must be a red rather than a yellow?

Comedy back-pass all round too from everyone concerned. As soon as it was played back to McKeown you could see he was catching it. Luckily they messed up the subsequent freekick.

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I'd also say that Toto was a colossus at the back today, doubt Lincoln'll get much change out of him on Tuesday if they're still a direct, long-ball team. Classy on the ball, quick, strong as an ox and still young enough to get better, he won't be playing at this level for much longer than this year (how long's his contract here?). Just hope when he's playing in the league next year it's with us!

Couldn't agree more. We all know how good Neilson is but Toto never broke into a sweat. He reads the game well, is very quick when required and so comfortable and assured on the ball.

Good to see we had no bookings today and can't remember any offsides,perhaps Pauls had a word.

We look a lot stronger this season. We would have struggled to win this type of match last season so it's very pleasing to win 2-0 with a professional and tidy performance; it's not going to be fantasy football like Alfreton every week so it's crucial we find a way to win against teams who have a tighter defence.
Next 4 games will be a real test - three of whom will probably be top six (don't mean Gimps either) - but we have nothing to fear

Love how Hurst has found a way to free Neillson up to drift inside and pick the ball up in dangerous areas where he can run directly down the middle at defences.

Mackreth - jury out; he looks a touch lightweight but will hopefully settle down. He may prove to be an imapct player coming off the bench running at tired defences.
Pittman, Clay, Brown are excellent signings

Final word to Magnay - a class act who offers so much in both defence and attack... think Gary Mills got that one badly wrong letting him go

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Just a point on Neilson - he's started this season like a train! I just hope he can keep this standard up for as long as possible.

He's had purple patches for us before, but opposing teams gradually work out that they can nullify us if they double up on Neilson. And when Neilson doesn't perform, or play, the whole team usually struggles.

By giving Neilson the licence to roam around and drift inside, it could make him a difficult man to mark.

Great result from a game that didn't sound so hot (on the radio), in fact i gave in on the hour mark and went to bed. Like results like this though, in years gone by we have struggled to grind out these kind of results.

Good to wake up on Fathers Day with 3 more points.

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My only concern about Neilson is that when things aren't going particularly well for him, he tends to try and over-elaborate instead of just keeping it simple. Often leads to him losing possession instead of just playing the simple ball. Other than that, I hope he keeps on going as he looks to be a real threat at the moment!

How many times at today's game did you think; "god we are good"?

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