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You're aware that we got relegated last season from the worst league we've ever been in? SOME of the players he brought in for this season are half decent (at this level), but he also brought in the likes of Callum Evans, Guy Gnabouyou, Reece Mitchell, Rhys Murphy, Alex Davey, Jazzi Barnum-Bobb, Josh McQuoid, Jennison Myrie-Williams, Tommy O'Sullivan, Conrad Balatoni and Jakub Sokolik. Some people will try to argue that I'm being harsh on some, of those players, but I'd say the vast vast majority of them were dreadful - hence we got relegated...

Dorel untroubled and comfortable. That's all

Didn't think anyone was exceptional to be honest.

Sparkes
Moore
Fitz
Verma
McGinty

Does anyone know the times for the coach travel tomorrow? I can't find it anywhere

I am returning to the forum after about a year off so bear with me please ladies and gentlemen.

I havent had time to look through the previous posts in any great detail but I do wish to share my opinions of yesterday's game and see what you think.

The overall feeling after the game for me was "It was awful, but it could've been a whole lot worse"

The overall performance was quite frankly dreadful. Before they scored I felt the game was relatively even with both teams having the odd chance and half chance but as soon as their screamer flew in, we looked completely useless. The midfield was over-run, there was a lack of physicality and commitment, Courtney Cameron barely moved from the touchline and when he did it was simply to jog aimlessly towards a ball which he put half a foot towards with absolutely no intention of making a solid challenge whatsoever.

The start of the second half was similar to the first, no commitment, no possession, no passion. I think Ricey may have been partially at fault for their second goal but it was nothing undeserved. I liked the look of Campbell when he came on (partially because he wasnt Courtney Cameron!!). He seemed lively and had an eye for goal with a couple of attempts and his turn/run/cross for Bowman was superb, even if the goal did come off his crutch.

Overall, they were far too good for us in all departments, and deserved to score many more. Rice did keep us in it with his shot stopping, but from set-pieces he looked shaky as anything and his kicking was very poor so he almost had to be brilliant from shots to cover up his poor overall game.

A disappointing performance for me, but the result leaves us still in the tie and I think we may be able to get something out of it next week, I bloody hope so!! :S

hector wrote:I'm surprised Courtney Richards isn't in there somewhere.

I'm not, he's Jamaican...

ooooooohhh, that was a low blow.

blasphemy and sacrilege that is, i say blasphemy and sacrilege. you wanna' wash your mouth out with soap and water.

STOP WEARING YELLOW!!! i wont hear of such a thing. never 'eard nothing like it in 'me life. bloomin' cheek.

im not stopping here to hear such things.

gooood day sir.

For me it's got to be:

Taiwo Atieno
Jody Banim
Mo Camara
Lee Mansell (controversial, I know, and I know he has some talent but I genuinely can't stand him as a player, so least favourite)
Martin Rice

i see Mohsni has been released from Southend. If we could afford his wages, he'd be a hell of a signing IMO. I'd also try and get M Morgan because he is a great player at our level.

He would have to sell them as they are both under contract and, given you don't rate them, who would buy them and would we make any decent money?...[/quote]

That's my point! I don't think anyone would sign them so we would have to keep them or pay for release fees. I would try very hard to get rid of them but I dout we'd be able to, even if we wanted to.

Right, here we go,

I would attempt to sign the following players:
Rene- but he wont sign
Yeoman- give him another go as a reserve/impact striker
Danny Stevens- controversial but I dont think he's done anything wrong
Aaron Downes- typical league 2 CB
Saah- solid as a rock
Leadbitter- prefer him to Oastler at RB but he could also play on the wing?...
Oastler- can't see us getting anyone else of much better quality
Tom Cruise- prefer him to Nicho, comfortable on the ball and a decent (ish) defender
Martin Rice- a good enough back-up

I wouldn't mind offering a new contract to:
Macklin- I suppose he is a good sub but he needs a better attitude
Ian Morris- an experienced player but I wouldnt like him as a starter
Ryan Jarvis- not sure if he is a striker to start but he is a poacher so could come on from the bench

I would not offer a contract to:
Halpin- never showed potential to me
Easton- his career is over and he is now very sub-standard

I would also look to get rid of Mansell and Nicholson because they are only journeymen to me and I don't think they'll improve and I don't think they add a lot to the team. However, I cant see anybody wanting to sign them, nor can I see a manager having the goolies to get rid of these '"fan's favourites"

................Poke.......

Leadbitter..Saah...Downes.....Cruise

Macklin...Craig...Easton.......Thompson

..............Howe....Bodin.........

almost agree:
...................Poke..........
Leadbitter..Sahh..Downes....Cruise
Thompson...Craig...Easton...Stevens
..................Benyon........
..................Howe...........
i'd pick Stevens because of his work ethic and he can play on the left. I haven't picked Bodin because I can't personally stand him but I would bring him on as well as Macklin for fresh legs.

coach

Does anyone know WHEN it is closing because I was planning to nip in there soon??

portugull wrote:I wonder if Alan Knill will be brave and surprise us all.

Play Lee Mansell at right back.

Play Daniel Leadbitter as an attacking midfielder a League 2 version of Gareth Bale!!

Play Nathen Craig in midfield were we all know he has the best chance of bringing a little creativity to our play.

Play Benyon with one instruction to shoot on site whenever in the penalty box.

Play Lloyd Macklin and get him crossing balls to Rene at every opportunity.

Convince the team they ARE good enough to beat Vale if and it is a very big if,they take their chances.

Wish I could be at Plainmoor tomorrow. I am going for a 2-1 win.

I certainly wouldn't mind seeing Manse at RB. Not too sure about Leadbitter and Macklin but I think Craig should be in the centre and Benyon HAS to start