Just back

Thought Cook was very good again today and our upturn in form has coincided with Hess hitting form and pulling the strings in midfield looks a quality player for this level..

Actually quite pleased we managed to win a scrappy game, a few months back we’d probably only taken a point at best from that. It shows that we really are progressing as a side.

Not an awful lot to say about the game in truth. Hess was excellent and must’ve covered every blade of grass, Cookie worked his backside off and Ludwig Öhman would head a breeze block if someone threw one at him.

Quoted from jimgtfc

Actually quite pleased we managed to win a scrappy game, a few months back we’d probably only taken a point at best from that. It shows that we really are progressing as a side.

Not an awful lot to say about the game in truth. Hess was excellent and must’ve covered every blade of grass, Cookie worked his backside off and Ludwig Öhman would head a breeze block if someone threw one at him.

Well, according to today's Telegraph reporter ratings, Cooky gets a 6 and Harry Clifton a 7. Now I'm not saying Harry was shite but that was as good as I've seen Cook - loads of good stuff offensively & defensively.

Was pleasantly surprised at the attendance today. Managed to add 1000+ over the previous home game. Amazing what a few wins can do.

Game was dull as dishwater but we got the points. Because defenses were completely on top my MOM goes to Ludwig who was absolutely tremendous.

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Was pleasantly surprised at the attendance today. Managed to add 1000+ over the previous home game. Amazing what a few wins can do.

Great minutes applause for Gordon Banks.

Also nice to see Livo there and George Kerr with Burnsey in the main stand things are starting to happen.

Great to finally beat them at home in front of a decent crowd.  The game itself was pretty dire in all honesty, the pitch was dry and uneven which produced a scrappy dogfight between two evenly-matched teams.  

Cheltenham looked to play fairly aggressively and press us high which definitely aided in breaking up our play.  We couldn't attack with any method and our playmakers were restricted to a game of kick-and-chase.  No individual had an afternoon to be ashamed of: Cook was lively, Hess was dogged and energetic and defensively we looked pretty secure.  I don't think we have the players for a 3-5-2 system though as we don't possess wing backs that can effectively aid attacking play.  Both are sound defensively and are disciplined with their positioning but I only saw Ring look to hurt them going forward once all game.  Something to work on.

Play-offs remain tantalisingly in reach and we have a decent run-in so the remainder of the season could be quite exciting.  I'd happily take our current position though and look to improve next season.  

Great to see Livvo back at BP.  

Something good happening Monday perhaps?  

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Quoted from Mrs Doyle

Great minutes applause for Gordon Banks.

Also nice to see Livo there and George Kerr with Burnsey in the main stand things are starting to happen.

I spoke to Livvo today and I asked him about the testimonial he said it was out of his hands but that he would love the opportunity to come back and play with all the old players, he seemed to enjoy every minute being back today I said the fans were doing what they could to get him the testimonial and he said he’s had lots of people message him etc regarding it and that he was very grateful to the fans a top guy and still looks like a warrior lol

Quoted from TwoLeftFeet

Thought Cook was very good again today and our upturn in form has coincided with Hess hitting form and pulling the strings in midfield looks a quality player for this level..

I thought he was very poor, gave the ball away loads, out of position alot and kept running into trouble apart from a few break aways while playing off the shoulder earlier on in the game he was very ineffectual apart from being fouled.

great to beat Cheltenham who as normal started their gamesmanship from the off...funny how after they stall the game at every opportunity, fall over, hold onto the ball at opposition free kicks/ throw ins , that as the game went on they were running and fetching the ball to Macca for goal kicks.  

Gritty performance, Hess was superb today, pretty sure Macca didnt make a save which indicates how tight we have become at the back of late.

Shame Dennis didnt make it 2-0 when he scuffed that shot but watching him you can see he is a different entity to what we have elsewhere, his positioning and approach to playing is all about getting behind the defender on his blind side, Cook and Thomas seem to play in front of the defender, a great weapon to bring on against a tiring defense.

Must say i thought the ref handled the Cheltenham approach pretty well, didnt fall for their falling over tactics too often and often waving them to get up, nice to see.

Not pretty on the eye but still alot to admire in the performances.

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