Just Back (Merged)

Great battling performance against 12 men but we'll let the ref off as he gave us the penalty to make it safe. No one played badly but we need to defend better against teams with wingbacks as all their chances came from the fullbacks being overloaded. Cracking header from Hanson to take the lead, and set up for him brilliantly by Green. Ogbu gets better and better and is so good at tackling for a striker, we have got a bargain there. I'm one very happy Mariner and sewriously believe if our players stay fit we will be in the playoff chase come April,  

Well what to say about that. Nothing too negative to say mostly positive (I'm still not used to that after a game).

We didn't deserve to go behind, but some dodgy defending with the midfield not tracking their man (a problem for most of the game), plus Macca spilling an easy ball he should of held resulted in them poking the ball in at the back post just beyond Maccas finger tips.
Green was unlucky not to get one back with a great save from thier keeper.
Whitehouse scored a good scrappy header to get us the equaliser.
Hanson was special today, he won everything even surrounded by 4 players and the ref being rather blind to a number of fouls on him (alot like in the Vale game). Great headed goal at the back post from an inch perfect cross from Green and a lovely slotted away peno, thought he may of even got his hatrick at one point but it wasn't to be. My MOM today and I expect a few others as well.
Macca made some Macca level saves at the other end there was one at the near post that was really special.

Now the negative, a clueless ref for both sides fortunately he didn't really effect the game or the outcome, but some of the decisions made my head hurt.
Our Midfield was poor today, even Hess, they were all over the place, not tracking men back, and either sat with the defence leaving a giant gap between them and the attack, or they didn't track their men back and put the defence and Macca under the cosh. Can't moan too much as we did win and I don't want to take away from that.

UTM (its hard not to get optimistic isn't it   )

From an iFollow perspective we were well worth the three points. Walsall had a few decent spells but over the entire game we were much the better side. I said after the Port Vale game it would be interesting to see if we would go to Walsall with the same attacking intent and have to say full credit to Jolley for setting the team up to go for the three points today. Nice to see us really mix up the pay as well just like we did against Vale. If we play like that most weeks we will certainly be nearer the top than the bottom.

Of course still things for the team to work on but considering we have plenty of new signings in today's 11 (6 by my reckoning including Whitehouse) we are coming together as a side well already.

UTM long may this continue!  

Well I didn't see that coming after a poor start with a sloppy goal. I don't know the possession stats but they had long periods moving it around in wide positions without too much end product. We remain very narrow, but it worked!
Hanson MOM - literally head and shoulders above the rest. Green had a good game (with the assist too) and the Wright cameo for the penalty was impressive.
There was no announcement re the away support figure, but it was excellent. I'm one happy Mariner, and looking at the squad after the final whistle, they are obviously very much up for the fight!

Quoted from sonofmadeleymariner

Well what to say about that. Nothing too negative to say mostly positive (I'm still not used to that after a game).

We didn't deserve to go behind, but some dodgy defending with the midfield not tracking their man (a problem for most of the game), plus Macca spilling an easy ball he should of held resulted in them poking the ball in at the back post just beyond Maccas finger tips.
Green was unlucky not to get one back with a great save from thier keeper.
Whitehouse scored a good scrappy header to get us the equaliser.
Hanson was special today, he won everything even surrounded by 4 players and the ref being rather blind to a number of fouls on him (alot like in the Vale game). Great headed goal at the back post from an inch perfect cross from Green and a lovely slotted away peno, thought he may of even got his hatrick at one point but it wasn't to be. My MOM today and I expect a few others as well.
Macca made some Macca level saves at the other end there was one at the near post that was really special.

Now the negative, a clueless ref for both sides fortunately he didn't really effect the game or the outcome, but some of the decisions made my head hurt.
Our Midfield was poor today, even Hess, they were all over the place, not tracking men back, and either sat with the defence leaving a giant gap between them and the attack, or they didn't track their men back and put the defence and Macca under the cosh. Can't moan too much as we did win and I don't want to take away from that.

UTM (its hard not to get optimistic isn't it   )

How about his. Forget the 'negative bits' and trying to get the 'pundit of the year award' and revel in a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory. This team is getting better.
OH, and I thought he Ref was fantastic today!!

I thought Walsall were pretty decent first half, their pace n trickery caused us some problems but even at half time we had created more chances.would love to know what jolley did at half time because we looked far more effective in the second half and as we got better they got worse.absolute bullet header from Hanson who they just couldn't cope with after a superb cross by green ,who is very impressive too. Good all round team performance, strong and hard working.it was an enjoyable game, and I thought it was reffed quite well, although I thought the penalty was pretty soft. Nice to see us play a bit of football with some good passing moves rather than the mini lincoln performance atFGR.a good day for the big away followings all the sweeter by Scunts losing again

We looked strong today.

In the first half, after gifting them a goal, we played most of the football while Wallsall looked dangerous on the break.It was almost as if we were the home team. Their keeper pulled off a terrific save from Green, and Hanson missed an excellent opportunity. So I'd say Wallsall were fortunate to go in level at half time.

Different story in the second half when they bossed it for the first twenty minutes or so, but we defended resolutely, and with Green and Hanson up front we are always a threat. It was against the run of play when we scored, but a fine move, and brilliantly taken. This is the best forward line we have had for years.

And then we have the option of bringing on  Max Wright, who will always trouble defenders with his pace, and so it proved today.

This team is streets ahead of what we have seen since our return to the league. We have some good footballers, some very solid defenders, plenty of energy and commitment all over the park. We look tough to beat.

Yes, I'm happy!

Great effort. We are really hard to beat and just have too much aerial power for teams. Thought at times we knocked it about well and were a lot more patient with the ball.

Thought the ref had a good game as well. Let lots of physical stuff go and that really suited us.

How did ogbu do today?

Quoted from forza ivano

I thought Walsall were pretty decent first half, their pace n trickery caused us some problems but even at half time we had created more chances.would love to know what jolley did at half time because we looked far more effective in the second half and as we got better they got worse.absolute bullet header from Hanson who they just couldn't cope with after a superb cross by green ,who is very impressive too. Good all round team performance, strong and hard working.it was an enjoyable game, and I thought it was reffed quite well, although I thought the penalty was pretty soft. Nice to see us play a bit of football with some good passing moves rather than the mini lincoln performance atFGR.a good day for the big away followings all the sweeter by Scunts losing again

I also think we have a few characters like Hanson, Whitehouse and Waterfall etc who may also have an influence in the dressing room.

Did Cook play ok in CM?

So Max Wright directly involved in another goal after coming on as a sub again?

It’s funny, I saw the line up and just thought “yeah, they’ll win”.

Don’t think I’ve had that confidence since 1990...

Yep he won the pen - the lads making his mark 👍

Thought you were being harsh on macca at the time and seen thr highlights and that confirmed it, guys 6 yards out expecting him to hold the initial shot think your expecting a hell of a lot

Quoted from monkeyboy

How did ogbu do today?

He danced quite well at the end, looks a real character

Quoted from Meza

Did Cook play ok in CM?

Yes, growing into the role and unlucky to be subbed. Thought Whitehouse was one paced and bypassed a lot today. But he scored and might have taken it badly. Even so, it's worth trying Wright sooner if Whitehouse tires again second half.

very solid performance, from about the 5th minute, deserved ti be level at HT

Some good stuff played in the first half. , not so much in the second, but really good 2nd goal.

Hanson the handful MOM

Ladies and Gents - we have a team!  
Full of commitment, power and passion.
We look dangerous every attack and there is a good team spirit developing.
Enjoy.........

Hanson is an absolute monster in this league, causes so many problems and can find the net. He’s the all round player that we’ve been asking for for years!

Quoted from jaygy

Hanson is an absolute monster in this league, causes so many problems and can find the net. He’s the all round player that we’ve been asking for for years!

This ☝️

Jolley has also pulled together a side that is fit for purpose at this level. There is little depth but the quality is better, only injuries can stop us being half decent.

Couldn’t go today due to a family commitment but I hope the impressive support who travelled enjoyed it as much as it sounded like they did.

UTM!

Hanson is the new Lump.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Hanson is the new Lump.

Tb h from what ive seen in 2 games Hanson is more effective than Lumpaldinho .just a couple of other comnsnts. Didn't think mckeown made a mistake with the goal  he was just unlucky that he made a decent save but it ended up at the feet of their centre forward. Ogbu  was quite restrained today beat men for pace n trickery but laid the ball off effectively rather than doing too much. Suspect him n green could work together if Hanson gets injured. .still not sure about cook.wonder if jolley is in the same quandary as Nathan jones i.e. There's a good player there but somehow we haven't found a way to make him truly effective. Would still love to know what role he had at Walsall when he was at his best

What I love most about this strike force is that as Hanson becomes more prolific and teams start to mark him more and more, it's just going to leave Green and Ogbu with more space and time to work their magic. Can't remember the last time we had a strike force where I feel confident with any three of the strikers having a chance and burying it.

Like watching Liverpool init

Good to see Imps second Xl doing so well.....

Quoted from SalsaE70

Good to see Imps second Xl doing so well.....

Coming on another team's forum on a Sunday morning doesn't say urban free wheeler, it says sofa masturbator.

Quoted from SalsaE70

Good to see Imps second Xl doing so well.....

Can't remember when Hanson and our Swedish transfers played for Imps?
But I won't rise to the bait

Quoted from SalsaE70

Good to see Imps second Xl doing so well.....

Still got Grimsbyitis over there then. Can't stop thinking about us.  

Hanson... poor mans Matt Rhead

Quoted from SalsaE70

Hanson... poor mans Matt Rhead

……… and a lot slimmer with more talent.

Quoted from SalsaE70

Hanson... poor mans Matt Rhead

Funny that because the higehst Fatty Rhead has played at is League 2, whereas Hanson played at Championship and League 1. Fatty's current level? National League South. So that makes Hanson about 2 divisions better on average.

Come back when you've got some better bants E45.

Quoted from SalsaE70

Hanson... slim and athletic man's Matt Rhead

Fixed your misspellings and misconceptions x

Quoted from SalsaE70

Hanson... poor mans Matt Rhead

Hanson ..... fit mans Matt Rhead, with skill, without the pies and the nasty cheating streak.

So not like Fatty Rhead at all really......

The header for our second goal reminds you of Matt Tees in his pomp (or Ron Rafferty ) and there is no greater praise. It’s been a long time since we have seen a quality cross buried like that.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

The header for our second goal reminds you of Matt Tees in his pomp (or Ron Rafferty ) and there is no greater praise. It’s been a long time since we have seen a quality cross buried like that.

Indeed. We have got to keep those crosses raining in as Hanson is unstoppable when he is attacking the ball just like Tees and your hero.

There is something special about a great headed goal and let's hope for many more where that came from.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

The header for our second goal reminds you of Matt Tees in his pomp (or Ron Rafferty ) and there is no greater praise. It’s been a long time since we have seen a quality cross buried like that.

I can't remember a better header of the ball at the club since Tees. He may even be a bit better in the air (though no one will ever replace Matt in my heart).

Wonder if our troll friend from down the A46 is as busy on teams forums from league 1, I bet the Portsmouth and Sunderland fans will be thinking what a right tool.