Lynn share the points with Darlington with a 1-1 draw at the Walks.
Darlington played a large part of the game with ten men after the 25th minute dismissal of Barrow.
Reports from the game are that Lynn had many opportunities to kill the game off, but were unable to do so with too many final balls being wasted.
Att: 1402
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Lots of energy, lacking the clinical touch in the opposition penalty box . Darlo defended well throwing their bodies on the line so credit to them . Tough game in 48 hours at Chorley awaits . Good luck to all ....
First "live" match of the season for me and I have to say that I was a bit disappointed by what I saw. Playing at home against a team down to 10 men for 2/3rds of the match and if we take away Gyasi and Nyahwema, then I didnt really see much improvement from last year. I think the potential is there for a better season but once teams work out that if they stop both the aforementioned players, then they will nullify most of Lynns threat.
For me though, the biggest worry was the "quality" of the substitutes we brought on. None of them really looked like they could bring anything to the team in regards to changing the course of the match.
May be that "away" is where the best performances will be seen (certainly seems to be the case in the few matches so far) so hopefully Monday will see a better performance and result and that confidence will spread to the home matches too.
Good crowd, fair officials (apart from an appalling offside call in the second half when Gyasi was through on goal) and plenty of effort, just lacking a bit of quality up front (Gold is NOT the answer). Fair play to Darlington too for their efforts with 10 men.
Good luck to the lads on Monday, its going to be very tough.
Can't say I agree with too much of Majesty's post. However it's all about opinions. One thing about today. Though we totally dominated procession MOTM was given to Tom Wilson at Centre half. For me I thought Tom Dickens looked a class act.
One thing that really stood out for me is the poor quality delivery throughout the game. This wasn't just one or two individuals but seemed rife throughout the team. Got in some great positions on numerous occasion's with little to no end product. We seemed to be operating as individuals up top. Just seemed like we didn't really click today. No real cutting edge.
Have to give Darlo some credit as once we got level they took the game to us and it became more of a padle game.
However 8 points from 4 games and unbeaten is a decent start., but it could and should have been so much better
A lot to digest from today's game. What did others think ?
I have to say that after Tuesday's result I was expecting more of the same, but found myself disappointed ☹️
There were long periods of time when we clearly had the upper hand, but were unable to finish the job.
That said, their keeper pulled off some spectacular saves and definitely kept Darlo in the match. He most definitely earned his wages today.
And at the other end our "sweeper-keeper" was...you guessed it... lobbed whilst sodding around miles away from his goal 🫣😠
Exactly what several of us on here, and elsewhere, predicted. He was caught out a few times stuck in no man's land. If this method can be proven to work over time, I might be persuaded. But it shoots my stress meter way up high.
In the immortal words of Trump..."I DON'T LIKE IT !!!"
We had many opportunities when it looked like scoring was inevitable, but I do wonder if they felt the pressure to perform at home was just too much to handle on the day 🤔
You have to remember that most of our players had never set eyes on each other until a few weeks ago. That they've already come together as something resembling a team, is remarkable and to their credit.
The gaffer promised excitement and that's exactly what he's giving us. Hang on to your hats and bring on the next opponent 😉
Not sure you can lie all the blame at Chadwick's door. He's being told to play that way, presumably not doing it off of his own back. Plus remember Clunan was left as last man and was outmuscled and lost the aerial battle to leave the Darlo player the job of lobbing the keeper.
Defo this squad is very much work in progress. The more I see of Williams the more I like. Can add Dickens into that category now as well.
Quote from: Mallard on August 23, 2025, 09:07:51 PM
Not sure you can lie all the blame at Chadwick's door. He's being told to play that way, presumably not doing it off of his own back. Plus remember Clunan was left as last man and was outmuscled and lost the aerial battle to leave the Darlo player the job of lobbing the keeper.
Defo this squad is very much work in progress. The more I see of Williams the more I like. Can add Dickens into that category now as well.
And just as important Mallard, was it Smashed Burger or Pizza today? 🍕
Neither this week. Didn't fancy a burger and the Pizza's were awol. I guess people didn't buy into that idea. I did have a Gregg's sausage roll at the break though to keep me going. :thanks:
Quote from: Mallard on August 23, 2025, 07:32:51 PM
Can't say I agree with too much of Majesty's post. However it's all about opinions. One thing about today. Though we totally dominated procession MOTM was given to Tom Wilson at Centre half. For me I thought Tom Dickens looked a class act.
One thing that really stood out for me is the poor quality delivery throughout the game. This wasn't just one or two individuals but seemed rife throughout the team. Got in some great positions on numerous occasion's with little to no end product. We seemed to be operating as individuals up top. Just seemed like we didn't really click today. No real cutting edge.
Have to give Darlo some credit as once we got level they took the game to us and it became more of a padle game.
However 8 points from 4 games and unbeaten is a decent start., but it could and should have been so much better
A lot to digest from today's game. What did others think ?
Absolutely, it's all about opinions and we often all have different ones. May I respectfully ask, what were all the things you didn't agree with me on? Surely not my comment about the subs?!....
I agree with you that Wilson was immense at the back and definitely deserved the MOTM award.
8 points is a decent start I also agree, but we have played 2 of the bottom 4 sides already!
We played good attacking and entertaining football again. Compared to last season, that was very pleasing to watch. Had enough chances in the second half to win the game, but Darlington defended well when they needed to. Not at all disappointed in the result, we have a great team and a very good manager.
Maj..no problem. The two players you mention. Great talented individuals but Saturday MG seemed to lack vision in and around him. Typified by the lack awareness of Crane clear through on goal to his right, yet choice to shoot. Crane was quite right furious with him.
JN, now what a talented boy but it needs harnessing into the team to make him and all round better player. He had his full back on toast and done him down the outside in numerous occasions. Problem was there was little to no end result.
On players from the bench I think we have a much deeper, talented squad. Half time we took off a defender to throw another attacking midfield player on. Within 5 minutes of the re-start we were level. Maja did ok when he came on just needs to get fitter.
As for Gold. He really is a marmite character. He was a real handful for Darlo. Ok he's not now great with his feet but as a presence, he takes some stopping. The thing is if he had everything he would not be playing at step 2 Non League Football. We can moan about what he can't do, but look at the positives on what he brings to the team.
The start has been ok. 2 wins 2 draws. Think many would have taken that before a ball was kicked. It's also very much a work in progress project. No one can say it's not entertaining, if at sometimes frustrating.
You also mention the crowd. I really thought there would be more for our 2nd home game. Very much on par from home support to the first game. On the back of two great away performances and on the promise of front foot attacking Football, I felt it would be 1600 plus. Maybe around 1400 is the full potential ?
Quote from: Mallard on August 24, 2025, 07:58:34 AM
Maj..no problem. The two players you mention. Great talented individuals but Saturday MG seemed to lack vision in and around him. Typified by the lack awareness of Crane clear through on goal to his right, yet choice to shoot. Crane was quite right furious with him.
JN, now what a talented boy but it needs harnessing into the team to make him and all round better player. He had his full back on toast and done him down the outside in numerous occasions. Problem was there was little to no end result.
On players from the bench I think we have a much deeper, talented squad. Half time we took off a defender to throw another attacking midfield player on. Within 5 minutes of the re-start we were level. Maja did ok when he came on just needs to get fitter.
As for Gold. He really is a marmite character. He was a real handful for Darlo. Ok he's not now great with his feet but as a presence, he takes some stopping. The thing is if he had everything he would not be playing at step 2 Non League Football. We can moan about what he can't do, but look at the positives on what he brings to the team.
The start has been ok. 2 wins 2 draws. Think many would have taken that before a ball was kicked. It's also very much a work in progress project. No one can say it's not entertaining, if at sometimes frustrating.
You also mention the crowd. I really thought there would be more for our 2nd home game. Very much on par from home support to the first game. On the back of two great away performances and on the promise of front foot attacking Football, I felt it would be 1600 plus. Maybe around 1400 is the full potential ?
Thank you for your detailed and reasoned reply.
You make some very valid points.
Re: Gyasi and "Dave", both correct BUT without them , even with the points you raise, we would have had virtually zero attacking threat yesterday.
Gold will always be "marmite" like you say and with his physical stature,he should be more than a handful EVERY match he plays but quite simply he isn't. When he's good he's very very good, but when he's bad he's...... Having said that, he's still definitely the best target man we have at the club and when JR decides we need to use one, then he will be the pick, just wish he was more clinical.
You would have hoped that the crowd would have been bigger yes, but it was about what I expected based on previous season and yes, I think you are pretty close to the mark with your "full potential" comment.
The only point I will really stand my ground on is re: the subs. I don't think any of them are good enough to become a regular starter this season or to have any real effect in a match when they come on. Maja looks to have good feet yes, but will he ever get really fit? as for the others, nah, none of them look good enough. Probably very unfair to make that comment after seeing them only once, but normally it's pretty obvious, even after just one "sighting", as to the usefulness of a player.
Time will tell.
Good luck to the lads for a very tough Monday trip. Think that match will be a very good yardstick for the season ahead.
With regards to the gate NorwichCity have been at home both games and believe it or not it does make a difference.
Maj... you make some valid points. However with regard to the strength of the squad. Yesterday Hall-Johnson and Marriot both out injured. Ford Brown didn't make the match day squad. Collins is a real find and did ok when he came on and he scored within 5 mins. Lambert is decent as well. So I really fail to see why you think there isn't the strength behind the starting 11. Jonah is also great keeper for this level to step in.
Just had a listen to JR's post match interview. Have to take issue with him blaming the ref for the dropping of two
Points. . It wasn't the ref loading in poor final balls into the box and missing the chances created. Thought the ref was ok, not great not not bad. Probably take charge of a game at his level.
Quote from: Mallard on August 24, 2025, 11:11:24 AM
Maj... you make some valid points. However with regard to the strength of the squad. Yesterday Hall-Johnson and Marriot both out injured. Ford Brown didn't make the match day squad. Collins is a real find and did ok when he came on and he scored within 5 mins. Lambert is decent as well. So I really fail to see why you think there isn't the strength behind the starting 11. Jonah is also great keeper for this level to step in.
Just had a listen to JR's post match interview. Have to take issue with him blaming the ref for the dropping of two
Points. . It wasn't the ref loading in poor final balls into the box and missing the chances created. Thought the ref was ok, not great not not bad. Probably take charge of a game at his level.
The officials were fine, sour grapes from JR complaining about them, I agree.
The squad is definitely stronger yes, and indeed you are correct about Collins, apologies for not making that point, but Williams for example, I don't think is ever going to add anything to the team, and also for fitness reasons, neither will Maja.
We'll see!!!
Quote from: Mallard on August 24, 2025, 07:58:34 AM
You also mention the crowd. I really thought there would be more for our 2nd home game. Very much on par from home support to the first game. On the back of two great away performances and on the promise of front foot attacking Football, I felt it would be 1600 plus. Maybe around 1400 is the full potential ?
I wouldn't disagree with that. I would have expected the gate to go over the 1500 for this one.
1400 is still very good though, and obviously came about by a combination of travelling Darlo fans (circa 200?) and the expectations after the 5-0 trashing dished out on Tuesday night.
Under the Cleeve era the gate for the corresponding fixture last season was only 874!!!
The result was a bit better though as we came out 2-1 winners with goals by Hughes and Crane (Sat 05 Oct).
It will be interesting to see what size the gates are as the season progress's. Even with the new found joy, and the promise of a title chasing season I would still be surprised if the average gate tops 1400, which apparently is the target figure.
:scarf:
Great again to see the attacking football and all of us get behind the team
YtseJam we were saying last night we are looking forward to the highlights as it looked a clear foul on Clunan in the back for the goal they scored . Your posts seem quite negative about individuals and the team. Do you support Kings Lynn?
From what we saw and heard again yesterday we have a younger exciting team and manager who kept trying to win the game until the end. Well done and keep it up Linnets :clap:
What was the average when Culverhouse got us promoted from this League to the National League ?
I think the gate was also affected by being not only during the school holidays, but being over a Bank Holiday weekend, one of the busiest of the year.
Add to that the decent weather, the Norwich City factor previously mentioned, and the dreaded cost of living and I'm not surprised at the gate numbers.
Whilst I appreciate that some of those factors will be ongoing, I think all of that put together can explain the slightly disappointing (for me) attendance.
But I also believe the number was higher than it could have been had we not scored 5 goals on Tuesday. It will include those who were keen to see more and those who wanted to see us lose.
Who would be an analyst for a job 🙂↔️ Not me 😏
See us lose ? You mean there are people who will pay up to 20 quid to watch us lose ? We should also remember. There are also 400 plus season ticket holders in that figure. Matters not if they attend or not. Plus there were people who would NOT come while SC still owned the Club. The Clubs media team are also really on their A game in promoting the Club.
Faye the highlights have been on a while. I didn't think Clunan was fouled at the time and having watched it again I still can't eee there is much in it. More he got physically outmuscled. Can't say I've been that impressed with Clunan thus far.
For the Darlo goal if Clunan doesn't allow himself to get pinned and/or Chadwick has not drifted 15 years off his line then Darlo don't score.
I agree about the goalie coming out of his goal to far he puts the wind up me and he got his just reward when he was loped for their goal,I agree we need a fox in the box I Masser gets his sell fit and fills this missing player
Clunan is a neat and tidy footballer . He will take the ball in awkward positions on what is a challenging pitch at times, so fair play to him. What Lynn have lacked for a number of years is a tough tackling ball playing no 6 who drives the team on . Stereotypical bald tattooed ratter in midfield who does the dirty side of the game and is happy to service the ball players in the team . Most Northern teams have one . As for our manager don't blame the officials. Not a smart move ...
Think it's about finding the right balance in midfield. Teams seem to get onto our back 3 to easy. Not sure we need an out and out hit merchant but maybe someone with a physical presence. Not sure Clunan is the same player who left us 2/3 years back for Scunny. We have a lot of young legs now who seem to want to play at a high tempo.
Still it's early doors. JR must see a lot in Michael to have given him the armband
Where is Quigs when you need him?
Mallard . I didn't say a hit merchant. Any team needs physicality. Despite what Dilly thinks lol . You can't play without the ball .
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Quote from: Mallard on August 24, 2025, 02:03:20 PM
... and if Main had not shoved Clunan in the back.... things may have also been different.
Faye the highlights have been on a while. I didn't think Clunan was fouled at the time and having watched it again I still can't eee there is much in it. More he got physically outmuscled. Can't say I've been that impressed with Clunan thus far.
For the Darlo goal if Clunan doesn't allow himself to get pinned and/or Chadwick has not drifted 15 years off his line then Darlo don't score.
Quote from: Angle of the North on August 24, 2025, 09:36:33 PM
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... and if Main had not shoved Clunan in the back.... things may have also been different.
Faye the highlights have been on a while. I didn't think Clunan was fouled at the time and having watched it again I still can't eee there is much in it. More he got physically outmuscled. Can't say I've been that impressed with Clunan thus far.
For the Darlo goal if Clunan doesn't allow himself to get pinned and/or Chadwick has not drifted 15 years off his line then Darlo don't score.
Sorry, but I really can't see that picture proves there was any push in the back on Clunan.
Mallard yeh thanks we seen the highlights now . It is more of a foul than I first thought. Main doesn't once look at the ball but barges Clunan in the back. The Darlington manager like JR seems to agree the goal is controversial to say the least.
Tennylad you should try and get a word with JR at next home game and tell him your thoughts and advise him. I would pay extra to see that :laughcry:
Quote from: Grissles Oleary on August 24, 2025, 09:12:31 PM
Where is Quigs when you need him?
A question Setch found himself asking about 20 minutes before kick off on more than one occasion!
Quote from: FayeM76 on August 24, 2025, 10:32:18 PM
Tennylad you should try and get a word with JR at next home game and tell him your thoughts and advise him. I would pay extra to see that :laughcry:
Why? :dontknow:
Quote from: Mallard on August 24, 2025, 01:30:38 PM
See us lose ? You mean there are people who will pay up to 20 quid to watch us lose ?
Sorry Ducky, I stand by my statement. And money doesn't come into it for these individuals.
Some people go to watch us fail at the start of the season, just so they can say how "rubbish" we are and that they won't attend another match while "X" owner is in charge.
Then sit in the pub every week all smug about predicting relegation/club going under etc.
As soon as we start to do well, however, they brag about "our" team and might even start watching again.
Fickle fairweather fans. But their money is just as welcome.
Happens at the start of every new season or change of ownership.
No reason to think it's any different this season.
Darlington looked the better team to me. We started ok, but lacked guile in midfield. It was better than last season, but not too many options for goals. I liked Wilson, (MoM for sure), M Williams was a tiger, but we need some slick midfielders, imho. Gyasi will score fairly regularly, but not sure who else. Crane and Nyahwema looked useful. Sorry, but Gold's physical presence is unlikely to move the scoreboard very often. Need another look, but disappointed by the lack of creativity in MF, and JR's thing about "two 8s and two 10s" is a worry! Cliches don't win matches - slick players do!
Uptoon you have shocked me that you know people who would actually pay money to watch Lynn in the hope they get beat.
Maybe now the Trust are fully engaged at the Club then all supporters attending will be fully behind the project. I have to say in the two opening games at the Walks it's been very upbeat, despite not having won a game yet.
:scarf: standing at the half way line I suggest MC has to take some blame for the Dario goal, rather than attack the ball before it bounced he stood back and then was caught out by the bounce of the ball. Hence we went a goal down.
Another entertaining game and I agree with some remarks especially concerning the attack however the comments re substitutes and other squad players not selected is a bit unfair.