Just Back on the Bus

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I think the fact that we're picking fault with an away point at a mid-table opponent having played half an hour with 10 men shows just how far we've come. I think we are missing the energy of Clifton and I'm still a big fan of Vernam ahead of Cook.

There are some very winnable fixtures ahead - time to be positive!

Agree with the general sentiment. Not sure I agree about Vernam v Cook. I haven't seen enough of either.

From the remaining 12 games, it looks feasible to predict 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats which would be 26 points and a total of 73.  Could be enough!

Quoted from LondonMariner43

From the remaining 12 games, it looks feasible to predict 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats which would be 26 points and a total of 73.  Could be enough!

We'll need to be more positive away from home than we were yesteday

RHJ was a big miss linking up with Hendrie, always good for the counter break.
Woolford is great in the centre mid when he gets a bit of time on the ball, Swindon gave him none whatsoever so he was ineffectual. Think Clifton should maybe come on earlier.

Cook been playing well recently and it will hard to drop him for Dennis but i do feel dennis would be more dangerous.
Could Dennis replace Thomas?

I know it was his cross that set-up the equaliser and he actually came into the game a lot more once we went down to 10, but I wonder if it's Embleton's place that could be the one at risk.

Both Clifton and Dennis are chomping at the bit to start when realistically there's only a few places that can be switched for them.  Jolley has previously had a go at Clifton as the more advanced of the three midfielders during games and if it was Dennis who came in, Cook could be the one to drop between midfield and attack.

I like Embleton, I think he's our best player (in fact one of the best in the division) by an absolute mile when it comes to getting on the ball and making things happen.  I just think he could possibly do with a rest, hasn't quite hit the heights since he extended his loan spell in my eyes.  He's a young lad and this represents by a long stretch his most sustained run in a first team.  

Quoted from diehardmariner

I know it was his cross that set-up the equaliser and he actually came into the game a lot more once we went down to 10, but I wonder if it's Embleton's place that could be the one at risk.

Both Clifton and Dennis are chomping at the bit to start when realistically there's only a few places that can be switched for them.  Jolley has previously had a go at Clifton as the more advanced of the three midfielders during games and if it was Dennis who came in, Cook could be the one to drop between midfield and attack.

I like Embleton, I think he's our best player (in fact one of the best in the division) by an absolute mile when it comes to getting on the ball and making things happen.  I just think he could possibly do with a rest, hasn't quite hit the heights since he extended his loan spell in my eyes.  He's a young lad and this represents by a long stretch his most sustained run in a first team.  

I wonder if he's gone a bit quiet in games because he gets clattered early on and isn't getting the protection from refs. It happened early on against Cheatenham and it happened right in front of the ref at Swindon.

If he wasn't sent off I'd say Ludvig needs a rest too. He came in and made an immediate splash but his over-eagerness seems to be affecting his judgement. Great player but maybe just needs to recalibrate.

When you've won 4 on the bounce, its easy to see why Cook kept his place and not put Dennis straight in.