Stockport FA Trophy Match Thread

Tondeur has Tweeted Increasing covid Numbers in the squad.

Just have to see what team we can put out and go from there

Grimsby Town: Crocombe; Sears, Longe-King, Towler, Crookes; Scannell, Hunt, Fox, Revan; John-Lewis, Bell.

Substitutes: McKeown, Grant, Wright, Braithwaite.

GTFC only able to name four substitutes today.

Scannell, Grant and Wright in the same squad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

Actually not as weak as I was expecting tbf.

4 on the bench 1 keeper, 2 who id assume are nowhere near fit and a YT

Starting 11 isnt as weak as i expected, seems like 4-4-2

But no Bapaga who surely cant have Covid again?

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

Makes Tuesday night very doubtful

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

That’s a decent starting 11.

Quoted from aldi_01

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

Don’t jest pretty sure I saw terry waiting for the coach with a pair of hobnail boots round his neck

Quoted from Poojah

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

It's not worth opening the red wine for this match, never mind the Guinness.

Best sound will be the final whistle, a victory or not is immaterial. The only reason we didn't withdraw, I presume, is so that it's another McAtee game gone.

That looks like bare bones, but as Poojah said, "who cares?"

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Quoted from buckstown

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Midfield

Quoted from buckstown

What position does Braithwaite normally play?

Midfield

Stockport strong

https://twitter.com/_ElliottJackson/status/1472209915733233669/photo/1

Quoted from Poojah

Am I the only one struggling to get motivated for this one today? An almost perfect storm of depressing factors surrounding the game.

Was never interested before, not interested now to be honest.
Proper non event.

Quoted from TAGG

Was never interested before, not interested now to be honest.
Proper non event.

Not aimed at you, but will that fact stop the Hurst Out mob if ,and when  we lose?

Never had any interest in the trophy. Still don’t. Just hoping that those who play recover form, confidence, fitness. Grant should be given 45 mins for me. Couldn’t give a toss about the score, and I’d like to see Stockport have enough players sent off to see it abandoned.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

That’s a decent starting 11.

Back 4 looks OK but no Efete. I wonder if he is one of the Covid sufferers or just rested

A good performance and win today would be a big positive all round. I don’t get the apathy about the competition, especially seeing as we’re playing a club like Stockport

Quoted from promotion plaice

Grimsby Town: Crocombe; Sears, Longe-King, Towler, Crookes; Scannell, Hunt, Fox, Revan; John-Lewis, Bell.

Substitutes: McKeown, Grant, Wright, Braithwaite.

GTFC only able to name four substitutes today.

At least we now know who’s had the vaccine 🙂

Quoted from Ipswin

Back 4 looks OK but no Efete. I wonder if he is one of the Covid sufferers or just rested

Just been confirmed that Efete is injured.

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

We need to win.  No ifs or buts or whatever the trophy.  The club need a to get back to the winning ways.  A loss mentality running through the club is not good.

Quoted from aldi_01

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

I once saw Stevie Croudson in Tesco. Shoulders wider than the aisle.

Quoted from aldi_01

Considering the way some folk have been going on this week I thought Terry hall and moira would’ve been starting up top…

At least one of them might have scored

Good to see Conor Jennings playing again. Hope those that have travelled give him a warm reception

Quoted from aldi_01

Macca on the bench…Tesco shut?

I’ve seen a couple of comments like that this week. Come on, spill the beans…..

Quoted from Poojah

I once saw Stevie Croudson in Tesco. Shoulders wider than the aisle.

I’ll pass that on 😂
He’s one of two very good friends of mine who have played for Town.

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

As long as he doesn't take the penalties

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

I think I read he started as a forward, a new No 9!  LOL

Quoted from Heisenberg

I’ve seen a couple of comments like that this week. Come on, spill the beans…..

I saw andy cook and another of our players buying loads of sweets in tesco once, glad I can finally get that secret off my chest

I like crocombe started well, and has good distribution.

1 down

Still time

1-0 game over now let's get out of there and concentrate on the league.

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

Could be a cricket score

Hunt dropped a clanger and they score. Plonker

Certainly sounding like we're a bit all over the place due to all the changes.
Stockport are more organised than us and that goal was coming from early on..

So does PH get the blame for AH messing up?

Quoted from GrimRob

Wonder if McKeown could be used as an outfield sub if we are desperate enough

Well his kicking is wayward and he's no good in the air!

Quoted from Chrisblor

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

Have to say i agree

Quoted from GrimRob

Could be a cricket score

As long as its the England score, after all they don't make that many

Has Scannell broke down yet?

Quoted from Chrisblor

Quickly reaching the point where i'd not be arsed if Wednesday end up recalling Hunt next month. Never thought i'd feel like that after our start to the season.

He's probably not happy with the night life in the city.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Has Scannell broke down yet?

You'd have to say this is far more likely than a town win today

Quoted from rancido

Well his kicking is wayward and he's no good in the air!

He'll fit in well then.

Christ alive we sound all over the place

Hunt firing the ball at crocombe who it bounced off and almost went in

Alex Hunt is flipping garbage

Quoted from promotion plaice

1-0 game over now let's get out of there and concentrate on the league.

Let's embed that losing mentality.  The longer it goes on, the harder it will be to get out out of it.

Quoted from Davec

Alex Hunt is flipping garbage

I was thinking something that rhymes with his name.  Doesn't he wanna be here any more?

Quoted from GrimRob

Could be a cricket score

Australia or England?

Quoted from chaos33

I’ll pass that on 😂
He’s one of two very good friends of mine who have played for Town.

He's my Nephew, very good lad, also trains youngsters on Bradley every week when he can

Thought their scorer was class for the Czechs at Euro 2004.

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

Somethings definitely happened behind closed doors. Maybe it was a false positive at the start of the season but this current form is shocking

Without McAtee and Clifton we are diabolical

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

Without McAtee and Clifton we are diabolical

Without McAtee*

2-0

Can we have another power cut please but a lot longer this time.

2-0 depressing

Game over then

Stockport 2 Town 0

Did somebody say Cricket Score???

Quoted from DB

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

Bored of Gy and Meggies.  Young lads these days - complaining there's nothing to do in the area.  What about Pier 39, Jd's, Gulllies, Barca, Grinders and the Nunsthorpe Tavern?  Just no imagination tsk!

At least we won’t have to take part in this shitty cup competition.

Got to say, Fox and Hunt have regressed, I'm not sure what's  happening but something's wrong, deeply wrong.
I mentioned those 2 because, to me, they looked a class above early doors and now looking more akin to NLS.

Might be better without Hurst. He's lost it big time!

Quoted from Mayaman

Bored of Gy and Meggies.  Young lads these days - complaining there's nothing to do in the area.  What about Pier 39, Jd's, Gulllies, Barca, Grinders and the Nunsthorpe Tavern?  Just no imagination tsk!

Bags Ball would have opened their eyes  

Bring the subs on for the 2nd half and give them some match time.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Bags Ball would have opened their eyes  

COVID would’ve been the least of their worries

I hope this doesn't turn into an absolute spanking, if it does then Hursts future has to look pretty shaky

Quoted from DB

What's ever happened with Hunt it changed him to when he arrived. Doesn't seem to have anything he had when he came and appears to be playing out his time till his return to Wednesday.

A lot of players go downhill when they come here. Don't know why but they either get injured in training or lose their flair. Is it the  none playing members of GTFC who cause this with pisspoor tactics,team selections and players playing out of position. I am normally supportive of Hurst but have been very downbeat recently

Does not matter what game it is,  After this run Hurst has to go . Our new owners are wasting there investment  with him in charge

I have to think that something has gone on behind the scenes.

Remember the twelve P's

Purpose, proper prior planning, passion, patience, persistence and perseverance prevent pi$$ poor performance.

Quoted from golfer

A lot of players go downhill when they come here. Don't know why but they either get injured in training or lose their flair. Is it the  none playing members of GTFC who cause this with pisspoor tactics,team selections and players playing out of position. I am normally supportive of Hurst but have been very downbeat recently

Negativity of the fans when we lose more than a few games back to back?

Can’t say I’m surprised to be trailing by 2. As soon as I saw their lineup with the likes of Sarcevic, Madden etc I knew we didn’t have a chance. Especially seen as we can’t even name a full squad.

Can’t say I’m bothered. Getting out this competition would be a blessing, especially given covid cases rising and inevitable fixture pile ups.

Regardless of the competition or the fact the squad has been decimated, there's still 11 professional players on that pitch, some with experience well above this league, yet we sound awful.
Our poor run and lack of cohesion has 1 common denominator, Hurst!.
Any manger, at any level would be either shown the door after a run of losing 8 out of 9.
Is it time to sack Hurst and give another manager the January window to turn is around!??..there's only 1 name that springs straight to mind and that's Anthony Limbrick, is he capable of turning this shitshow around, right now I'm bit sure pep could!!..

Hurst does have problems with staff, 4 subs. One's a youth, one's a keeper and 2 haven't played for yonks. I'm not defending Hurst because the team are playing as he set it up. Let's not forget sick note has started his first game this year and theirs only 13 days of the year left!

Hurst out, not yet but we need a lot of improvement and quick.

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

Quoted from gytone

I have to think that something has gone on behind the scenes.

I said the same a month ago. It's inconceivable that our form has taken this turn unless the players have downed tools for some reason. If it was one bad apple Hurst would have dealt with it so it has to be much more than that

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

I think he's staring at the trap door with a noose round his neck.

Quoted from Poojah

In fairness, based on today’s respective lineups their side is far superior to ours on paper. I don’t think it should come as any major surprise we’re being comfortably beaten.

It’s more a case of how this tots up on top of 8 defeats in 9 in the run-up. However you spin it, 9 defeats out of 10 isn’t a good look, and you can’t deny that Hurst’s managerial career is hanging in the balance.

It isn't, but I'm only at the 8 defeats out of 9 personally. The circumstances surrounding this one means its completely chalked off for me, and doesn't count towards the wider context.

The wider context is still, however, not good enough and very concerning.

Quoted from Perkins

Remember the twelve P's

Purpose, proper prior planning, passion, patience, persistence and perseverance prevent pi$$ poor performance.

Pollox Perkins

5300 views on this thread  -  not bad when everybody says they have no interest in this match

lmao

Lewis straight red, just gets worse, or better.

Silver lining there...LJL banned for 3 games..

Shop Red

Worse and worst lack of discipline lack of quality we've really emploaded

Quoted from golfer

5300 views on this thread  -  not bad when everybody says they have no interest in this match

probably the same 53 people constantly going on and off it

LJL straight red, anyone at the game clarify what happened?

Just walk off