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Messages - Fosters Cigar
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« on: April 03, 2024, 09:27:20 AM »
Hav’nt been to the Walks for a few weeks due to illness but it was obvious earlier in the season that next season we need faster younger defenders.
I’m so pleased my prediction of 49/50 points was wrong and we should now survive. AL has done what was required after a faltering start.
I am aware the fat lady hasn’t sung yet but let’s look forward to a new season of expansive attacking football in 24/25.
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« on: March 09, 2024, 11:06:15 AM »
Nice to see a defender with pace and skill re-joining, if only for one month. Could well be the difference between the drop and staying in the NLN!
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« on: March 03, 2024, 12:19:15 PM »
Thought Sam was amazing for a player 38 yrs old in April. Must keep Jonny fit. Without his goals it would have been a another draw. No contact football in training please!
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« on: February 27, 2024, 10:04:40 PM »
Jonny Margetts gets on in the 87th minute?
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« on: February 26, 2024, 03:14:46 PM »
Disappointing to drop two points after Tuesday’s excellent result. On the plus side we move out of the bottom 4 ( thanks Sport) and the gates seem to be on the up at 800. Can’t complain about the fans not turning up.
Poor crowd in my view, though I suppose there are a few people still put off paying £18 for National North football and a few probably staying away because of Cleeve
When you consider that we have only scored 2 goals in the last 7 home games, I think our attendances are quite reasonable. AL is quite happy to play boring defensive football at home, in interview with Radio Norwich City, sorry, Radio Norfolk he said he was happy with the performance "at least we didn't lose". It's looking like our survival depends on good away wins and some home draws.
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« on: February 23, 2024, 08:54:02 PM »
Does anyone know if he has actually made an investment?
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« on: February 12, 2024, 11:37:26 PM »
Thanks for that Tony, what a Chairman/owner and manager! They keep selling players for decent money and still climb the league. Good example of how to run a football club.
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« on: February 10, 2024, 02:47:16 PM »
Thanks Marcus - so it’s a no brainier really?
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« on: February 09, 2024, 10:57:16 PM »
It’s certainly good to see the academy expanding. Think Alex Cross has a good eye for spotting and nurturing young talent.
What I find difficult to understand is where is all the money coming from to pay the Coaches, provide the kits, transport etc etc. AC must be full time as is Josh Coulson. All this expense for a club that was going out of business a few weeks back? Answers on a postcard ………
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« on: February 07, 2024, 04:52:45 PM »
So we got that vital 3 points win at last! I wasn’t there so could not possibly comment on the merits of our play but thank goodness we now have a fresh start to see if we can put a winning run together. Lots of draws and the odd loss will no longer suffice if we want to stay in the NLN. Looking at the remaining fixtures ( only 14 remain) and realising we need at least 50 points to be sure of survival, I’ve had a stab at seeing where those points might come from, trying to be realistic and not too optimistic.So here goes and you can tear this apart at your will ( as I know you will any way)!
Pts
Alfreton A Dr 1
Brackley A Lose 0
Farsley C H Win 3
S Shields H Dr. 1
Blyth Sp. A Dr 1
Bishops S A Win 3
Rushall O H Win 3
Tamworth. H Lose 0
Scunthorpe A lose 0
ScarboroughH Dr 1
Banbury. A Dr 1
Peterb Sp. H Dr 1
SpennymoorA Dr 1
Chorley. H Lose 0
Total 16 added to 32 we have = 48 (probably 2 pts short). Winning 3 Drawing 7 Losing 4
This also assumes Margetts plays every game and scores at least seven
What do you think? - Don’t have sleepless nights-I’m hopefully wrong anyway.
FC, obviously lots of twists and turns to come but overall 12 points between now and Easter will probably keep us in the mix although probably not safe. I would however hope for a few more than four points from the final five games but by that point it will be who handles the pressure the best. The hope is that Margetts can prove the difference as more often than not it is goals scored that digs teams out of the mire rather than clean sheets.
Yes Tony, I reckon that the predicted run of 12 points from 7 games before Easter is vital to give us confidence before the final run in of six games. It’s vital that Margetts remains fit (and is selected). My main fear is AL’s reluctance to start games with either Hughes or Rogers on a regular basis and is why I worry about the lack of creativity for Margetts in those last few games but as everyone says there will be many twists and turns.
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« on: February 05, 2024, 05:13:33 PM »
Hi well wisher,
Nice to hear from someone else whose been to most of the matches.I think you make some excellent points, including having some good individual players in the squad. My concern is that our coaches seem to overthink the required tactics for each individual match, even to the point of now leaving out both remaining playmakers in recent matches. I think we can get away with “hoofball” and occasionally get three points, because “ hoofball” is a roll the dice numbers game from which you will get several draws, the odd win and odd loss, which we can no longer risk. So for the second 45 mins at Gloucester I understand we were more or less dominant, but this was against the third worst team in the league? I just hope AL includes either Rogers or Hughes from the start of every game to provide more chances for Margetts on the deck. I fear though that “putting a shift in” and “100% work rate “ will win out in most games resulting in more paint dry football and fewer points gained. I hope you’re right and I admire your enthusiasm. Keep up the impressive travelling support!
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« on: February 04, 2024, 10:36:28 PM »
So we got that vital 3 points win at last! I wasn’t there so could not possibly comment on the merits of our play but thank goodness we now have a fresh start to see if we can put a winning run together. Lots of draws and the odd loss will no longer suffice if we want to stay in the NLN. Looking at the remaining fixtures ( only 14 remain) and realising we need at least 50 points to be sure of survival, I’ve had a stab at seeing where those points might come from, trying to be realistic and not too optimistic.So here goes and you can tear this apart at your will ( as I know you will any way)!
Pts
Alfreton A Dr 1
Brackley A Lose 0
Farsley C H Win 3
S Shields H Dr. 1
Blyth Sp. A Dr 1
Bishops S A Win 3
Rushall O H Win 3
Tamworth. H Lose 0
Scunthorpe A lose 0
ScarboroughH Dr 1
Banbury. A Dr 1
Peterb Sp. H Dr 1
SpennymoorA Dr 1
Chorley. H Lose 0
Total 16 added to 32 we have = 48 (probably 2 pts short). Winning 3 Drawing 7 Losing 4
This also assumes Margetts plays every game and scores at least seven
What do you think? - Don’t have sleepless nights-I’m hopefully wrong anyway.
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« on: January 31, 2024, 04:56:08 PM »
Good game and Academy team the better side.
2 very different ways of approaching the game, both on the pitch and in the dugout.
Do you think we’d have anything to lose now by thanking Adam and Sam for their efforts, however it’s not working and asking Josh C to give it a go to the seasons end? I know many will say what about the compensation cost to say bye bye to Adam and Sam? There surely must be a performance requirement in their contracts which is in the negative? I genuinely believe we have some good players in the squad who, given the license to play the game positively could keep us up. Couldn’t get to the under 23 game last night so watched Banbury/Darlo. The football played by both teams was of a controlled passing style with end to end positive play mostly on the deck. Banbury we’re in a far better position than us but still changed manager as did Darlo who seem to have improved. Hate to mention it but JB scored both in a 2-1 away victory for the linnets. So what do you think? If you could make the decision would it be bye bye or carry on hoofing and hoping?
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« on: January 29, 2024, 10:18:22 PM »
What a good idea, more than one person putting in money, (or directors loans) not just one know all making all the decisions, less chance of appointing the wrong managers for the job in hand. Let’s hope they do well and set a good example  COYHC
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