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Post by slomasscfc on Aug 2, 2024 20:40:24 GMT
It's hard to make a hugely informed opinion in pre season at best of times but perhaps more so when way we've structured our preseason we haven't played a game resembling more of a league game in terms of playing an XI that may be something close to what we go with against Cambridge, that's surprised me tbh
So while had a bit of a Halfie halfie team made up of our own players and trialists, I've not been that impressed by us tbh
Not convinced with shape playing at all very easy for an admittedly sharp Blackburn side to play through and then down sides of the side centre backs, we are missing that Croasdale type that senses danger
Give me Ben over Addai too, good keeper Addai but his distribution is very lackadaisical he played us into trouble several times with fiery short straight balls into midfield that left us nowhere to go and Blackburn should scored at least two first half alone from them but missed couple sitters, I'd rather see a safer approach to playing from back and willingness to go touch more direct and pick up 2nd balls higher up pitch as we haven't got balance of risk and reward right and teams will set pressing traps against us watching that and give us rope to hang ourselves
We usually have more moments as attacking force too we really only had the Collar header 2nd half
It's tough to weigh up though, Gayle did ok feeding off scraps but showed some good touches to turn their defence round and get us on the attack, Norwood looked way off the pace
Moore did ok too and may be worth short term deal if Knoyle injury is something to worry about as we had little cover there now
Thought Collar and Bate were comfortably our best two players, Adaramola showed a little of what he can bring too
Just not completely convinced with us at min I'm expecting some inconsistent performances given what I've seen admittedly against higher level opposition but we look a little naive and careless
Anyone's guess what XI we put out next week, I'd like to have at least seen a game or two that would give a pointer to what a first XI looks like though it's obv a process that will evolve over time with so many new recruits
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Post by Duncan McOchin on Aug 2, 2024 20:42:28 GMT
Adaramola looked to be heavily clattered, looked in agony at first but he was stood up shortly after. And walked off under his own steam. I don't think any of these will be bad injuries but probably looking at a few weeks.
We really should not be playing another game tomorrow. It'd suck for Carlarl, but I don't see how we're supposed to put another XI out.
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Post by Lee on Aug 2, 2024 20:42:39 GMT
I assume he means the “Louie Barry is back! 🤩” which has currently been put on County’s official Twitter profile.
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Post by countyblueforever on Aug 2, 2024 20:43:03 GMT
I am sure DC and co will be concerned about the injuries, eleven out now and also we have only scored one goal in four and a half games, but defending is looking good.
Hope tomorrow is a better game and brings us no more injuries, it’s a shame that we cannot cancel it.
Squad for tomorrow of available players not played tonight
Metcalfe/Hinchliffe Mingi Touray Diamond Hughes Fevrier Johnson Camps Bailey Wootton Barry Plus some trialists.
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Post by Lee on Aug 2, 2024 20:46:48 GMT
It's hard to make a hugely informed opinion in pre season at best of times but perhaps more so when way we've structured our preseason we haven't played a game resembling more of a league game in terms of playing an XI that may be something close to what we go with against Cambridge, that's surprised me tbh So while had a bit of a Halfie halfie team made up of our own players and trialists, I've not been that impressed by us tbh Not convinced with shape playing at all very easy for an admittedly sharp Blackburn side to play through and then down sides of the side centre backs, we are missing that Croasdale type that senses danger Give me Ben over Addai too, good keeper Addai but his distribution is very lackadaisical he played us into trouble several times with fiery short straight balls into midfield that left us nowhere to go and Blackburn should scored at least two first half alone from them but missed couple sitters, I'd rather see a safer approach to playing from back and willingness to go touch more direct and pick up 2nd balls higher up pitch as we haven't got balance of risk and reward right and teams will set pressing traps against us watching that and give us rope to hang ourselves We usually have more moments as attacking force too we really only had the Collar header 2nd half It's tough to weigh up though, Gayle did ok feeding off scraps but showed some good touches to turn their defence round and get us on the attack, Norwood looked way off the pace Moore did ok too and may be worth short term deal if Knoyle injury is something to worry about as we had little cover there now Thought Collar and Bate were comfortably our best two players, Adaramola showed a little of what he can bring too Just not completely convinced with us at min I'm expecting some inconsistent performances given what I've seen admittedly against higher level opposition but we look a little naive and careless Anyone's guess what XI we put out next week, I'd like to have at least seen a game or two that would give a pointer to what a first XI looks like though it's obv a process that will evolve over time with so many new recruits Not been to any Pre-season games but it’s worry that we haven’t resembled anything to how we may shape up next weekend, perhaps the several injuries have stopped that happening. Almost feels like we haven’t really had chance to get going yet despite having the luxury of starting pre season earlier than other teams. Next week is when it matters though and hopefully the injuries tonight were precautionary rather than major issues.
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Post by suedehead on Aug 2, 2024 20:50:20 GMT
.... I’m not having him referred to as a legend, as we had at half time. The last four years, and the incidence of the new fan base has seen an unsavoury move towards attributing players who are in the place for 5 minutes referred to as 'legends'. Not helped by the Club's social media. Unless it's changed in the last 10 mins take a look at the X bio. Cringeworthy and that's being generous. Jesus. Good spot. That’s just utterly bizarre. I wouldn’t expect that if prime Kevin Francis rejoined. If Wrexham or another club did it we’d be calling it tinpot. It’s all a bit much. I know it’s a bit of fun and shouldn’t take it too seriously but he’s a kid who has played about 15 games for us in L2.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 2, 2024 21:01:50 GMT
It's hard to make a hugely informed opinion in pre season at best of times but perhaps more so when way we've structured our preseason we haven't played a game resembling more of a league game in terms of playing an XI that may be something close to what we go with against Cambridge, that's surprised me tbh So while had a bit of a Halfie halfie team made up of our own players and trialists, I've not been that impressed by us tbh Not convinced with shape playing at all very easy for an admittedly sharp Blackburn side to play through and then down sides of the side centre backs, we are missing that Croasdale type that senses danger Give me Ben over Addai too, good keeper Addai but his distribution is very lackadaisical he played us into trouble several times with fiery short straight balls into midfield that left us nowhere to go and Blackburn should scored at least two first half alone from them but missed couple sitters, I'd rather see a safer approach to playing from back and willingness to go touch more direct and pick up 2nd balls higher up pitch as we haven't got balance of risk and reward right and teams will set pressing traps against us watching that and give us rope to hang ourselves We usually have more moments as attacking force too we really only had the Collar header 2nd half It's tough to weigh up though, Gayle did ok feeding off scraps but showed some good touches to turn their defence round and get us on the attack, Norwood looked way off the pace Moore did ok too and may be worth short term deal if Knoyle injury is something to worry about as we had little cover there now Thought Collar and Bate were comfortably our best two players, Adaramola showed a little of what he can bring too Just not completely convinced with us at min I'm expecting some inconsistent performances given what I've seen admittedly against higher level opposition but we look a little naive and careless Anyone's guess what XI we put out next week, I'd like to have at least seen a game or two that would give a pointer to what a first XI looks like though it's obv a process that will evolve over time with so many new recruits i think injurys have stopped most of the team selections especially not able to plah mellon or tanto. Fevrier missing the first few games too and then mingi is that croasdale type midfielder that will win us the ball back and then we play but again hes missed all of pre season (bar tomorrow he should play) Wasnt there tonight so can't comment on addais passing but thats definitely the way were going. Alot more technical, we will have to get used to playing a more risky style. Weve got a young and small squad especially midfield on wards if all our best players play then we wont be able to go long, we will have to play short on the ground but quick. I dont blame trialist if they are way off it because unless they've heen on trial elsewhere this may have been their first match of pre season. Performance wise during pre season, i agree we haven't looked as good as we should probably be. Dont look like scoring at all amd not creating much. Powell and fiorini being our attacking mids doesnt help as they have both missed majority of pre season or all of it for powell. diamond is coming back to football after a long time out. No tanto or mellon as a striker and fevrier only just getting back into the swing of things on the right after being injured Injurys do concern me as i think it does everyone but the players who have barely played or not played at all will take weeks to get upto speed (if we only had 1 or 2 out we could out them in a BHC friendly but we can't risk that)
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 2, 2024 21:03:59 GMT
The last four years, and the incidence of the new fan base has seen an unsavoury move towards attributing players who are in the place for 5 minutes referred to as 'legends'. Not helped by the Club's social media. Unless it's changed in the last 10 mins take a look at the X bio. Cringeworthy and that's being generous. Jesus. Good spot. That’s just utterly bizarre. I wouldn’t expect that if prime Kevin Francis rejoined. If Wrexham or another club did it we’d be calling it tinpot. It’s all a bit much. I know it’s a bit of fun and shouldn’t take it too seriously but he’s a kid who has played about 15 games for us in L2. loads of clubs post their signings in the bio or header (wrexham did it tonight for their signing) Normally a post something like "new signing,new bio/header"
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Post by Nik on Aug 2, 2024 21:05:39 GMT
I assume he means the “Louie Barry is back! 🤩” which has currently been put on County’s official Twitter profile. The clubs's current location is listed as 'LB20 UTH'.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 2, 2024 21:07:19 GMT
Reports from fans of a stabbing after the match on Edegely - hope everyone in here is safe and got home well
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Post by nelly on Aug 2, 2024 21:44:29 GMT
Reports from fans of a stabbing after the match on Edegely - hope everyone in here is safe and got home well FFS WHY !!!
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Post by houldsworthhatter on Aug 2, 2024 21:48:14 GMT
Reports from fans of a stabbing after the match on Edegely - hope everyone in here is safe and got home well Surely not related to the match?
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Post by bredburybusquets on Aug 2, 2024 21:54:42 GMT
Took my 12 year old grandson who lives in Dubai to the match tonight, he really wanted his picture taking with Addai as he is a keeper in his school team. I shouted over to Steve Bellis to ask for a picture. Net result, down the tunnel for pictures and autographs with Addai, Horsfall, Barry and Cody Johnson. What a club! Dylan was absolutely delighted and I love County more than ever.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 2, 2024 21:57:42 GMT
Reports from fans of a stabbing after the match on Edegely - hope everyone in here is safe and got home well Surely not related to the match? dont think so
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Post by houldsworthhatter on Aug 2, 2024 21:59:51 GMT
Surely not related to the match? dont think so Doesn’t make it any better though.
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