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Post by davidm on Jan 4, 2022 17:04:02 GMT
Same question as always.
Anyone interested in this match? No thread as yet.
The matches so far have been pretty decent performances so let’s hope we can continue that.
Presumably both the new signings will start – will Doyle? I hope so.
Looking at who else is left in the Northern section, we could have had a much harder draw so hope we are professional to approach this game determinedly. No match for a week after this so no need to rest players.
A good win – 2-0
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Post by whitesince63 on Jan 4, 2022 17:56:24 GMT
Definitely not top of peoples agenda David but I’m like IE, in that this competition ends with a Wembley visit and at our level is one of very few achievable. Besides that I’m interested in every Senior game we play. I’m not going but I’ve got my iFollow pass as I do for all games that I can’t get to and are available. I doubt Charles will actually start tonight, probably be Doyle with Dion coming on after an hour. I do though expect Hussey to start as he’s had more game time. It will be good to have MJ back as well so all in all there’s little reason we shouldn’t win, though as usual I don’t see a clean sheet. Every team knows by now how weak we are aerially at the back and plays to take advantage of it and I’m sure Hartlepool will be the same tonight. I’m hoping Evatt sees the weakness and addresses it this month because I’m afraid neither Aimson nor Johnson seem up to partnering Rico. Based on that I’ll go for a 2-1 win to the Whites and a nail biting finish.
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Post by davidm on Jan 4, 2022 18:03:02 GMT
Williams back in
Johnston back to centre half with Aimson subbed.
Both new signings start with Doyle on subs bench.
And to cheer you up, whites - Delfouneso in midfield again.
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Post by andyl on Jan 4, 2022 19:53:42 GMT
On the plus side we are more than matching Hartlepool reserves and our new signings are showing potential. After one bad patch in general we are fashioning chances. Two fell to Delfouneso who is at least neat in possession and trying to pass albeit significantly absent.
We are very negative in defence are leaving a gap at left back and exposing Johnston. Santos is shadow of last year and looks like someone who after a night of excess has strayed on to a firing range- an accident waitong to happen- when will he be hooked. We must act to fill this position or else we'll need two per match.
Kachunga is doing ok. Dapo improving. We should be ahead on chances but haven't yet mustered a shot on target from several good positions
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Post by davidm on Jan 4, 2022 19:53:57 GMT
This game has the look of SheffW & Sunderland to me.
Better team but still giving the opposition a number of half chances.
Meanwhile our shots all get blocked.
Need an early goal to show our superiority.
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Post by whitesince63 on Jan 4, 2022 20:07:46 GMT
We are so slow around the back, especially Rico, who as Andy says is just an accident waiting to happen and how many times from an attacking position are we going to three passes later be back with Dixon? It just infuriates me and is so unnecessary. Let’s hope the second half is better because it can’t get much worse. I’m beginning to feel guilty about calling Doyle because Charles isn’t getting any support either. I’m afraid this one up top is just tedious and isn’t working but I don’t think Evatt has the ability to change it.
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Post by OohMac on Jan 4, 2022 20:13:30 GMT
Slammed this tournament for 3 seasons or so now. Cant believe some fans were prioritising this over the league.
Hope the debutants do well and look good. Would have liked to see two up front, see what Doyle looks like with a dance partner.
Is Delfouenso there on merit or is this a desperate attempt for him to get a look in the shop window.
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Post by andyl on Jan 4, 2022 20:28:43 GMT
We don't look likely to score. Will Thomason ever shoot?
Delfouneso is fading markedly
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Post by riochforthereebok on Jan 4, 2022 20:37:39 GMT
Pie eaters are 6 nil up
Oh for a goal 😢😢😢
Oh for a shot on target🥵🥵😬😬
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Post by riochforthereebok on Jan 4, 2022 20:46:58 GMT
Ian Evatt’s Super White Army🤔🤔🤔
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Post by andyl on Jan 4, 2022 20:47:09 GMT
Dear me! But Evatt is the one to blame with these stupid stupid stupid risks. at the back
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Post by OohMac on Jan 4, 2022 20:49:06 GMT
And we are 1 down.
The embarassment of Stockport and now losing to Hartlepool reserves and its all down to Evatts system.
As I said couldnt care less tonight but know this blueprint of his is so badly anchoring us down.
Oh well, hes going nowhere. Chuck some more money at it.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Jan 4, 2022 20:49:53 GMT
Dear me! But Evatt is the one to blame with these stupid stupid stupid risks. at the back Steady on AndyL That’s Pep-ball your insulting and they’re top of the Prem by a country mile |
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Post by andyl on Jan 4, 2022 21:02:40 GMT
What an embarrassment. Again!!! We are surely heading for ignominous relegation and have to act now- this was a Hartlepool team with eight changes. Not sure I can bear it any longer. Evatt's pride is ruining us. We have no tempo, take way too many risks and for what. Even 1down we were looking to pass backward. They hardly had to break sweat to contain us..
Neither Fossey nor Charles are remotely match fit- so they won't save us. Lee Sarcevic and Sheehan were our best players- without them we have nothing but the occasional flash and endlessvfrustrations of Dapo.
Our problems all start in defence
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Post by OohMac on Jan 4, 2022 21:03:08 GMT
Dear me! But Evatt is the one to blame with these stupid stupid stupid risks. at the back Its the double whammy of making it really hard for ourselves to score a single goal and then to mess about to much at the back. FV if youre not going to sack Evatt get rid of his not fit for purpose pals and bring in a team of set piece, defensive and attacking coaches and see if anything rubs off. |
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