Home draw

Blue_and_Gold · August 23, 2025, 04:59:37 PM

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.

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Blue_and_Gold · August 23, 2025, 05:08:19 PM

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Tennylad · August 23, 2025, 05:36:47 PM

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 ....

Ytsejam · August 23, 2025, 06:18:11 PM

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.

Mallard · 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 ?

Quinn Upstone · August 23, 2025, 08:33:10 PM

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 😉

Mallard · 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.

Blue_and_Gold · August 23, 2025, 09:27:15 PM

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? 🍕

Mallard · August 23, 2025, 09:31:16 PM

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.

Ytsejam · August 23, 2025, 09:39:15 PM

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!

John H · August 23, 2025, 09:51:14 PM

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.

Mallard · 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 ?

Ytsejam · August 24, 2025, 09:37:33 AM

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.

gs50 · August 24, 2025, 11:03:20 AM

With regards to the gate NorwichCity have been at home both games and believe it or not it does make a difference.

Mallard · 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.