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Ladies and Gents, we have a football team. First time for a long time that we have a cohesive unit that looks strong in all departments and a strong looking bench now too. I'm not sure Newport were up for the fight and there seemed to be a bit of argey bargey at the end with their supporters and management?
Thought RHJ was a revelation in his centre back cum right wing role, and showed that 5-3-2 in not necessarily a defensive set up if you get it right. We are now starting to see what the Jolley plan is and we a have a 15 game warm up for next season coming up. We look very strong at the back and repelled every corner, cross and long throw they chucked at us. We look happy to sit and back await our chance to break up the pitch. Our midfield is working well now and today we got behind them on numerous occasion with overlaps. Jordan Cook was superb and deserved his MOM award. Can only see this team getting better as they play more together, and i think we will finish in the top half comfortably.
Agree with that Ginny, that is the first half of the plan sorted for 3-5-2. Now we need to get it worked on to make sure it does not become 8-0-2 away from home and we use possession well on the break. The squad looks strong and there are good alternatives to cover injury/suspension/form. Midfield looks better all the time especially with Clifton's runs forward. Even without the ball he creates danger with that. In the long run I think Öhman will be the key signing. With a good GK and CB you are halfway to a clean sheet. As for Newport, much as I like Amond I thought they were lucky in the cup and they have had some horrible results in the league this season. Not as good as they think they are. |
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Agree with that Ginny, that is the first half of the plan sorted for 3-5-2. Now we need to get it worked on to make sure it does not become 8-0-2 away from home and we use possession well on the break. The squad looks strong and there are good alternatives to cover injury/suspension/form. Midfield looks better all the time especially with Clifton's runs forward. Even without the ball he creates danger with that. In the long run I think Öhman will be the key signing. With a good GK and CB you are halfway to a clean sheet.
As for Newport, much as I like Amond I thought they were lucky in the cup and they have had some horrible results in the league this season. Not as good as they think they are.
Anyone notice a couple of his accurate dinks behind defence? Perfectly weighted. Surprised he never came off as he signalled to come off as soon as that fantastic diving header was saved. Wasn't the same player after that either. |
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Anyone notice a couple of his accurate dinks behind defence? Perfectly weighted.
Surprised he never came off as he signalled to come off as soon as that fantastic diving header was saved. Wasn't the same player after that either.
He was signalling for a new boot, not to come off. |
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Really enjoyed the game after the first ten minutes we were excellent. Some of the passing and movement was great, loved the way the players comfortably shifted positions and gave each other options.
We really have the beginnings of a team and it’s great that we expect a few of the players to be here long term. Need to tie Wes and Hess down.
A word for Jordan Cook who has struggled. He was excellent allround and deserved his goals.
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Well played TEAM. One of the first times we have played as a team. A few intricate moves showed what we have been doing in training. Well done the officials as well Newport weren't that bad but we showed them. Things are at last taking shape.
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Good performance today and some good football played as well. RHJ drifting in and out of the back 3 was great, was like we had an extra player. Newport didn't look up for it at all today, particularly Labadie who will usually boss the midfield. Only thing he bossed today was Hendrie's cheek when he elbowed him which the ref saw and blew the whistle then didn't issue a card... Ha oh you have to laugh. Contrary to the op I think Matt was actually alright. I do have a slight soft spot for him after Notts C last season though.
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Last home game Macclesfield, so massive improvement today. Excellent team performance (or even squad performance).
We have as many points in Feb/Mar as we got last season, with a much better GD.
We should do very well next season.
Great to listen to Radio Leeds on the way home as they try to explain away a 3-0 home thrashing by Norwich. And lose top spot.
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Fantastic win today. Really enjoyed how we played the ball in midfield with the players over lapping. Newport found it hard to mark any of our players wh3n we did this and were literally ran ragged. Very impressed with Cook, covered so much ground and fully deserved his two goals. A very good performance with hopefully more to come UTM
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Ohman's header was ridiculous. I might be remembering it wrong but I swear he was on the ground when he stuck his head through it with the force of a nuclear weapon. If it had been aimed a bit to the side, would have been in the back of the net. Nice to see Whitmore's header as well which was only kept out after a brilliant save.
Feels weird being able to be positive.
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Thought it was a good game won at a canter realy, Some nice control by our players , not the usuall first touch and chase it. was bloody col up in the findus with the wind in our faces, hope it was better down on the pitch
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