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Post by OohMac on Dec 4, 2016 9:07:57 GMT
Two big clubs and two clubs on top of the form guide. It's a shame that one set of supporters won't see their team in the hat for the 3rd round(or start of the FA cup - as we've become accustom too)
Will either side progress to Wembley and win it? No. Is it then worth even bothering with especially with a long season? Absolutely.
To get a dream tie at the Emirates or Old Trafford, like we saw at Anfield a season back would not only be a decent pay day but will also give the deserving fans another chance to see the whites mix it up with the elite.
Both Rioch and Allardyce had good cup runs in the momentum and whereas the EFL comps are a wate the FA cup is different.
I would even take a draw to ensure our name in the hat for round 3 and see what carrot the cup is dangling but to progress I think the tie has got to be won today. This is the priority.
I think 1-1 draw.
But if there's ever a time for Gary Madine to make himself a hero today's the day.
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Post by Pedro on Dec 4, 2016 9:22:26 GMT
The goal machine? It's still pointing downwards as we go to press I believe  |
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Post by OohMac on Dec 4, 2016 10:15:27 GMT
Well, if he starts I'll be putting my money on the ex-wednesday Man to net first. Should really get 20/1.
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Post by greydad on Dec 4, 2016 11:53:24 GMT
A cup run would be great both for the fans and for the club in financial terms, so let's hope for a win today...no match 'til a week tomorrow, so no need to rest anyone unless they are carrying a niggle...hope the team goes for it and gets the right result!
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 4, 2016 14:52:12 GMT
Well wouldn't you know it
It's Gary Madine the Goal Machine!!!
1-0 COYWM
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 4, 2016 15:08:51 GMT
WOW
Ameobi stunner
Get in
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 4, 2016 16:13:56 GMT
Well, if he starts I'll be putting my money on the ex-wednesday Man to net first. Should really get 20/1. Well done OM, I hope you a had tickle on that 20/1??? 😊 Squeaky bum time again at the end again but another good Saturday night and looking forward to a good away day now as you say in the next round. |
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Post by andyl on Dec 4, 2016 17:53:34 GMT
I thought that was a pretty good game end to end with skill and error in equal measure and the game in the balance until Proctor showed us his playing out time in the corner skills-which he does really well.
Ameobi had an odd game. I do like the way PP has got both him and Clough back tracking and defending. Here on the ball we saw some magical touches and a sublime goal. He had opened up with four such sloppy passes that you almost knew something special awaited.
In the early phases of the game we were a bit lax in our passing but Clough always looked likely to fashion a chance. They passed well but we frustrated. We now have two confident full backs and a lot of strength centrally. After keeping tight we then caused two scrambles. Madine(yes) had one excellent header but so did Beevers.
We took a lead when Madine in acres of space on the far post deftly lobbed a shot. And then with people not back from half time Vela ran gamely to pressure the defence. They rushed a clearance and in the next moment Clough cut inside found Ameobi and he fired a brilliant goal. Wow!
They made subs and ramped up the pressure but we had breakaway and held firm. Our third goal was the best. Excellent control and pass by Madine,cut in by Clough ,divine pass,great run by Vela..goal. best of season?
Bolton being Bolton we couldn't make it easy. They won a corner after a tremendous block by Taylor and then headed in powerfully
I think we are seeing the benefits of playing with a settled side and shape
Our new keeper impresses me. His handling was excellent and he is delightfully quick of thought and action. The first goal deflected and he nearly got it' save able?
Madine did really well for one who contests about 50 % seldom runs and mistimed most headers but he certainly fulfils a role. I thought he had a good game today and took the pressure off Clough and Ameobi I
Spearing battled well but mishit some passes and badly lost his man a couple of times. Thorpe was solid and got a fair few tackles in but was seriously flagging when subbed and getting overrun.Vela was brilliant. I didn't see an error. He ran miles and never gave them any peace. Faultless and a great goal.
Alnwick 8 Wilson 7 Beevers 7 Wheater8 Taylor A 8 Ameobi 7 Spearing 6 Vela 9 Thorpe 6 Madine 8 Clough 8 Derik 6 ( unlucky to lose his place-names think we need him-he's ours and might progress very well indeed) Taylor C 5 flaky start but good at the end Proctor never better than in added time 7 KAT- the King of added time!
PS- I think the last 10 I gave was for Stuart Holden who had more than one. But I may have given Bogdan or Lonergan one once? A goalkeeping 10 is perhaps easier than for an outfield player and at Division 1 level are the ever perfect..but I thought hard about it for Vela today. He looked every inch a multi million pound player. I hope he reins in during January. 🤔
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Post by davidm on Dec 4, 2016 19:31:16 GMT
A very enjoyable game.
I thought we were a bit careless with our play early on but we somehow got through some slack periods of play. Sheff Utd had probably two thirds of the possession but, as often with our defence, we held them at bay for most of the time.
We had an early attack which ended with Ameobi curling the ball just wide. This was the Ameobi whose first 4 passes went straight to opposition players. But, as Andy said, we always get something unexpected from him.
First half, Sheffield missed a sitter when we were statuesque and left men totally unmarked in the box and pressed most of the time.
Despite this, and the fact that they were definitely out-passing us, we created more near misses. A Madine header was well saved. From the corner, first Beevers had a header saved then Wheater’s shot from the follow up appeared over the line but they got away with it. Then the goal came when Thorpe headed on a long throw for Madine to lob back into the net.
We just about deserved the lead because of chances created. I expected our usual second half of sitting on a 1-0 lead but the first minute changed that. Vela deserves enormous credit for harrying the goalie into a poor kick and then Clough was excellent in setting up Ameobi for a rocket shot. So one minute into the second half and we were 2-0 up.
This time we did sit back and let Sheffield come at us – confident that we could keep a clean sheet. The clean sheet did not come as a long shot was deflected (I think off Wheater) just into the corner and the game was back on.
As expected, Sheffield came at us but then Clough and Vela combined beautifully for a great goal from Vela with just 6 minutes to go.
It should have been over but immediately Sheffield won a corner and, shock of all shocks, Wheater got out-jumped by their defender to pull it back to 3-2.
So we had about 7 or 8 minutes to hold out and we did it well. Praise here for Proctor again and also Chris Taylor for wasting the last 2 minutes comfortably.
A very good win against a good side who appeared to be missing half their regular first team but still a good win.
Let’s hope the 2 goals conceded is just a blip and celebrate 3 goals and a win.
Alnwick – 8 – very confident. Maybe could have reached the first goal but good.
Wilson – 6 – steady but a few poorish passes/clearances
Beevers – 7 – good as usual.
Wheater – 7 - dominant but lost his man for the second goal
Taylor A – 7 – good again
Ameobi – 7 – first half passing was terrible. Some good runs as always. Tremendous goal.
Spearing – 7 – steady more than dominant
Vela – 8 – very good again. What a class goal he scored
Thorpe – 6 – I thought he struggled a bit with the pace of Sheffield’s midfield. Assist for the first goal.
Madine – 7 – the usual miskicks, losses of possession but a good goal and a couple of good headers on target.
Clough – 8 – lovely touches in build up to goals 2 & 3
Derik – 7 – I would have preferred him to start over Thorpe as he has a good football brain.
Taylor C – 6 – no real contribution other than last 2 mins time wasting with Proctor
Proctor - 6 – becoming our expert at running down the watch
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Post by greydad on Dec 4, 2016 20:26:47 GMT
An enjoyable, well-contested cup game...the defence was for the most part it's usual solid, effective self, but somehow contrived to concede twice..midfield was somewhat lacking in incisive passing, but harried well, and as highlighted by Andy L and David M Vela was outstanding... his perpetual motion performance merited the classy goal he scored. Madine was much better today, his goal was well taken and, but for an excellent save by the opposition keeper, he would have chalked up a very good headed goal. With Clough and Ameobi capable of moments of genuine 'magic' there could be much to look forward to as the season continues...the January window looms ever closer, but it would be a wonderful New Year for the club were our assets to remain intact and Ameobi sign up for a further stint. It only registered walking home from the match that the Wanderers number announced at the end of the match for Monday's draw is the year of my birth, so I will be watching with interest to see the outcome when it is drawn..hope it's a home tie but whatever the outcome we are in the 3rd Round...exciting times, off the pitch issues notwithstanding!
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Post by one2many on Dec 5, 2016 8:52:08 GMT
49 is the year of your birth greydad? Is that BC or AD? Either way, that explains your picture, is that a scene from your childhood? :-)
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Post by OohMac on Dec 5, 2016 10:17:13 GMT
Not sure about a home draw. 9,000 there yesterday so almost 2/3s empty. Away against a big premiership team would be better financially and give our travelling supporters a retaste of luxury.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 10:22:18 GMT
An enjoyable, well-contested cup game...the defence was for the most part it's usual solid, effective self, but somehow contrived to concede twice..midfield was somewhat lacking in incisive passing, but harried well, and as highlighted by Andy L and David M Vela was outstanding... his perpetual motion performance merited the classy goal he scored. Madine was much better today, his goal was well taken and, but for an excellent save by the opposition keeper, he would have chalked up a very good headed goal. With Clough and Ameobi capable of moments of genuine 'magic' there could be much to look forward to as the season continues...the January window looms ever closer, but it would be a wonderful New Year for the club were our assets to remain intact and Ameobi sign up for a further stint. It only registered walking home from the match that the Wanderers number announced at the end of the match for Monday's draw is the year of my birth, so I will be watching with interest to see the outcome when it is drawn..hope it's a home tie but whatever the outcome we are in the 3rd Round...exciting times, off the pitch issues notwithstanding! 49 just a mear child ,bet your not allowed to night games on your own |
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Post by greydad on Dec 5, 2016 12:08:14 GMT
At this moment one2many it feels more like 49 BC, having helped lug a very heavy table from someone's house to their car to transport it for repairs..the picture by the way is taken from the opening credits of the wonderful Parks and Recreations U.S. comedy, although it does indeed remind me of the Cowboys and Indians games of my childhood. Owdonlad, I will be on my own for the Gillingham game, but will make sure I have my name tag ala Paddington Bear, in case of any problems!
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Post by thegrud1 on Dec 5, 2016 14:45:07 GMT
Just a note...as you may be aware Madine is not exactly my favorite player,but I would like to personally thank him for scoring the 1st goal(it had to happen sometime).....had a fiver on him at the Macron !!!!!lol
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