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« on: April 01, 2023, 08:50:57 PM »
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« on: April 01, 2023, 08:42:02 PM »
And there was Tommy just a few weeks ago telling the media that the town and supporters needed to get behind the team! Sums up so much of what i have come to dislike about modern football. 'Badge kissing' means bugger all.
Spot on .. money talks nowadays if that’s what he wants then let him go, glad in someways yea he’s done well but imo but we’ll cope without him imo he’s seems to be losing it on and off the field…
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« on: March 22, 2023, 07:08:06 PM »
Why do people keep talking about IC's side. It's history, you can't compare the two different sides. Yes we've lost our way and have done so for several weeks. However we got relegated under IC and have a better side this year in my opinion. Team selection not always correct but we are still in with a chance! maybe!
Cully side would whip a TW side any day of the week . Nothing against Tommy he’s done well but personally he’s not a happy man and would be very surprised if he’s here next season . He’s getting like cully though and not changing when all can see it’s not happening for some players on the pitch .
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« on: March 22, 2023, 01:47:44 PM »
Think York brought in excess of 1000 supporters not 24 you have to compare like for like. Don't think recruitmet has been poor ists trying to replace the injured players has been poor however do think goalkeeper last night was good.
Spot on York did bring a 1,000 but there is still the little matter of a 1200 differential between the two top of the table clashes. I still stand by that imho the quality of the Football was far more enjoyable to watch under Culverhouse than it is under Widderington. You may well disagree.
Absolutely spot on mallard .. people moaned at cullys play and no plan B but imo TW is in the same category now if we hadn’t had such a good start our true positioning at the way we’re playing is a mid table side ,TW is no tactical genius like IC and neither is his recruitment…. How many of this side can play National league if we was to go up ? 4/5 I’d say
Last night Fylde closed our back line down to stop us playing out so we were left with the option of the keeper knocking long balls up to Gold, who won his fair share but then we are looking at playing off 2nd ball scraps.
Recruitment wise, pre-season was ok but the like you I think the players brought in since have been somewhat substandard and not anywhere near the quality of the ones we have lost.
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« on: March 12, 2023, 09:49:25 PM »
Gold is the Clubs leading goalscorer and you guys want him benched ? The way you are talking anyone would think Tommy doesn’t know what he is doing.
You didn’t come on here and say that when our leading scorer was dropped v Darlington and Doncaster Bosto to name a few , forums about people’s opinions and and like freelancer says we need to utilise others as lately we’re predicable .
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« on: March 11, 2023, 07:11:09 PM »
do wonder if TW will ever change and play ponch and cosgrave up front from the start and give defenders something to think about , Barrett and Gold don’t have the pace and work rate I feel to put other teams on the back foot from the start just think we’re huffing and puffing results and know we’re being found out and don’t have a plan B
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« on: March 09, 2023, 09:53:40 PM »
I watched him a few times when he played for Aldershot when I working down that way and thought what a terrible player, badly disciplined too, was only in the side because of his name. On Tues it was clear to all he is playing way beyond his ability. He can't dribble or take on players and his defending is dire. TW go and watch local players in Downham, Dereham or Heacham where you will see strong local men who know how to defend. What do the others think ?
I hope Aaron returns soon...
I’m in agreement with you .. frustrating player I came to the game and after Saturdays performance and see he’s starting thought ok as he wasn’t that bad , but after the first few over hit crosses and then watching him give the ball away when unable to get past the man I became frustratingly annoyed with him ,remember his first game v Doncaster he looked a prospect but it seems he’s not all cracked up to what we hope,given that I was unable to see what Hughes bring but tbh last couple of games he’s proved me wrong let’s hope ox can turn out a bit like his bro 😂 jury still out on jj jones . Be interesting to see who we have in goal Saturday TW was in deep discussion with Blair after the game ,feel for the lad if dropped as he’s come in at a critical time .but both goals feel he may of done better .
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« on: March 08, 2023, 10:21:41 AM »
Interesting,I do think we could advertise the club more ie signs on the main roundabouts coming into the town ,if you go to other clubs it’s team is not splattered around the town in the shops or pubs .even Norwich isn’t shouting about the club and their Hub shop is now closing . Imo we’ve a good 800 /1000 hard core fans , but I just think missing fans aren’t knowledgeable about the standard we’re playing, you talk to a floating footy fan and say lynn v Chesterfield wouldn’t mean as much if it was v Ipswich ..us as non league fans are lynn fans so if you’ve grown up supporting league team I don’t think you can convert their preferences… to me we’ve got to get the younger generation in before they choose Man Utd or mobile phones and become bedroom supporters. Entrance is what it is but I think in the ground is expensive food drink and club shop especially £17 for a scarf £7.50 for a badge .. get kids wearing the colours !!
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« on: March 08, 2023, 09:14:17 AM »
There maybe players returning from injury Tony, but having listened to Tommy’s post match interview it seems 3 are done for the season.
Lots more in that interview to digest as well. Seemed like Tommy wanted to attack everything and everyone
You mention TW wanting to attack .. I sit in the stands and TW musings are quite something.. but very little encouragement comes from him very negative, I wonder if the players are stifled and scared of playing ..it’s like the players are playing with hot potatoe so to speak . I honestly do wonder if is well in the dressing room .. heard Hargreaves’s could be an op Olly may return soon , where’s Zain injured,dropped ? I’m not Anti gold and I do feel at times he’s a scapegoat but why ain’t we attacking teams like this from the start no pace up front and Celtic liked comfortable defending,I think with Barrett vision he could pick out ponch or cosgrave playing on the shoulder of the defence instead off hoof ball to gold .. ..suppose in TW we trust
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« on: March 08, 2023, 12:00:34 AM »
Has anyone seen chamberlain tonight .. apparently never turned up at the ground before kick off Ok so gold won the flick on for goal but time to try ponch and cosgrave starting and gold super sub
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« on: February 25, 2023, 05:21:35 PM »
Well after coming home from Gloucester last week and me resorting to kicking the cat and being a grumpy so-so a week later I’ve given the cat extra chicken with his tea and I’m buzzing … what a week it’s been following the boys absolutely chuffed and can’t wait for Tuesday night !! Safe journey back boys
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« on: February 20, 2023, 06:37:08 PM »
Early doors I thought Theo came in for unfair criticism, up to his injury and especially Doncaster I thought he was outstanding but the whole midfield was .Clunan was back to his awesome self and I didn’t realise the miles Hargreaves’s was putting in .perhaps being unfair but TW decision to play his boy V Stevenage after a hamstring thought there was a bit of keep it in the family . Drop Theo put in chamberlain,/Hughes I’d go cosgrave and ponch to start use gold as super sub and I’d use zain more see if that makes Barrett buck his ideas up . Love Barrett but I think he’s peaked in fitness bit of a luxury player but we can play 10 hoping for a peter’sport moment .
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« on: February 18, 2023, 08:55:15 PM »
Will Tommy stay if we don’t get promotion ? Interesting question. Let’s swing it around from the other end. Will SC want to keep him if he fails ?
As far as I can see from the outside it would seem SC wants promotion. It seems he has given TW all the ammunition he has asked for
1. Full time squad. Tick 2. Two coaches Tick 3. Full training facilities. Tick 4. Overnight stays Tick 5. Increased squad during the season. Tick 6. Really good budget. Tick.
Tommy is very good with the media. Good copy. However there comes a time in adversity where he is now expected to deliver. The recent run has been poor in anyone’s book. Next 7 days could well be pivotal.
Great answer .. hopefully this time next week I’ll be in a better mood when TW has delivered.. but 2 defeats and I think the most loyalist of fans will be Questioning the set up
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« on: February 18, 2023, 08:07:25 PM »
I only managed to start attending matches this season from the Darlington game.....which raised my expectations! And i haven't been to any away games. Since Darlington, at times results have flattered us. Not least against Telford when our first half performance was abysmal...As if our team had not played together before and frankly, the second half aside from the goals was not much better. We lacked cohesion and seemed strangely lethargic..Hence i asked the question about being full time at this level: positives v negatives?
Today much the same. It is far too easy to blame the pitch, injuries, the officials and even the time wasting tactics of the opposition for our disjointed, apathetic and once again lethargic performance.....and this from a full time squad! IMO Gloucester were up for it more than we appeared to be. Why???
We also pay a premium to watch this stuff. I am 'fortunate' to qualify for a concessionary ticket but having spent £51 plus travelling costs to watch this dross over the last week, do i think i have had value for money?..Emphatically no.
I of course don't always expect us to win or even to play at our best level in every game but i do expect to see us on the front foot and giving 100%.
I sincerely hope i am wrong but the bubble appears to have burst.
Think you’ve hit the nail on the head for many a fan inc myself and today’s frustration .. like you I’ve forked out £51 on tickets and travel and many a folk would’ve spent more . But sine Xmas if not before and especially tues night games in the freezing conditions have I been entertained NO I went to Buxton and that was awful and now this dross !! Yes I’ll be there next tues v Buxton and hopefully Banbury.. but how much can a supporter take before crowds dwindle.
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« on: February 18, 2023, 07:27:22 PM »
I agree John this squad would be way short in the National League, but we are playing step below that.
I thought we were poor today, despite going with an attack looking line up. Certain players looked tired even lack lustre. Tommy has a real job on his hands over the next seven days. First to go to Banbury on Tuesday and put out a team to get three points. Then to move up another level to try and get something next Saturday at Flyde. Next Saturday night we don’t want to looking at a nine point gap between Flyde and ourselves with them also having a game in hand.
I saw SC take his seat halfway through the first half. It didn’t take him long to let TW have his feelings in no uncertain terms. As you would expect Tommy wasn’t just going to take it. Let’s hope they had a clear the air meeting after the game. We don’t want another IC/SC situation to appear, yet again.
Do you think TW will stay if we don’t get promoted?? There’s certainly none to many loving stares from either way at the moment ,personally SC must be worrying in our change of form and the prospects off playoff lottery and another season in NL and the cost and running of the club if we fail !! Never a dull day at the walks
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