Just back

Quoted from PB

Only one other thing to add - I thought that Russell did really well again today,  with another clean sheet too.

He does not thing better than macca, he moves and delivers the ball quicker and better, he has a flat kick out of his hands which gives him a more precise kick...if Macca can learn that, he'd be a better keeper than he already is .
As for today, brilliant display by everyone on and off the pitch, pontoon was bouncing and loud!!  

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

He does one thing better than macca, he moves and delivers the ball quicker and better, he has a flat kick out of his hands which gives him a more precise kick...if Macca can learn that, he'd be a better keeper than he already is .
As for today, brilliant display by everyone on and off the pitch, pontoon was bouncing and loud!!  

Maybe RHJ should be converted into a centre back after today? Seeing as so we'll clearly play 3-5-2 for the forseeable future, RHJ showed today that he's clearly capable of playing that role.

Quoted from Davec

Maybe RHJ should be converted into a centre back after today? Seeing as so we'll clearly play 3-5-2 for the forseeable future, RHJ showed today that he's clearly capable of playing that role.

A very underestimated player-very versatile -noticed he was well up with the attack on several occasions and then in the thick of the action at the other end

Quoted from Davec

Maybe RHJ should be converted into a centre back after today? Seeing as so we'll clearly play 3-5-2 for the forseeable future, RHJ showed today that he's clearly capable of playing that role.

Why " convert " him ? Just use him in the roles that suit him best as regards the opposition and the formation that is utilised. Why " pigeon hole " him into a specific role. Flexibility is the key when you have a smallish squad.

Reece Hall-Johnson fitted well into the role of attacking center back.

The way he doubled up with Hendrie was excellent, making us appear to have an extra man in some instances. A very useful and tricky for opposition option. Then when expecting more of a bombardment we have the likes of Whitmore for a more no-nonsense brutish defence.

All in all an excellent performance all round and thoroughly enjoyable. The greatest thing for me was to see the 3-5-2 and how it has clearly been worked on the training field actually coming up trumps after being vilified somewhat by sections (myself included) when attempted without having quite the right personell.

Also good to see Ring clearly not the duff signing some where quick to (and unfairly) consider he might be. A bit more fitness built up and he'll be true quality. Ohman is already a beast - slotted straight into the English game with Lever-esque defensive stalwartness but also an abilty to play the ball out a bit more too. Dennis pesky fox in the box - great news, once we have a target man option in time that would be an excellent array of striking options coupled with what we already have.

The re-emmergence of Cook seems like a fresh January signing too in a way! Very intelligent bustly player.

Quoted from Rik e B

The way he doubled up with Hendrix was excellent, making us appear to have an extra man in some instances. A very useful and tricky for opposition option. Then when expecting more of a bombardment we have the likes of Whitmore for a more no-nonsense brutish defence.
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yes that was an experience, created their own little wing movement and had the Newport players in a haze.



post edit - haha...not quite quick enough with your typo

Fishy-folk never miss a trick 😬😅... predictive text shenanigans; but Newport were certainly in a Purple Haze over that dilemma 😜

M J seems to have found players who have now slotted into interchangable playing positions.

Playing st ground level again and intelligent play from the back going forwards.

This all now makes sense of 3 5 2 with the right players showing good understanding of the system required.

Looking forward now to see how far the current squad can take it to the season end.

Many fans wanting to go and see the team play - nothing won yet except getting a "for now" feel good factor.

M J AND team look to be heading in the right direction !