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Match Thread Away V Cheltenham Saturday 20th February @ 3.00pm

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Bigrod, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. 1975citygent

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    Right reply but to wrong person. I think I'm losing it mate.
     
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  2. 1975citygent

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    "It's a school"
     
  3. simons (woking bantam)

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    From a coaching point of view it just shows that 'tweaking' the tactics and formation to best cope with the opposition as well as exploiting them is a real positive - the key is to get the players understanding of them and then buying into it. Stuarts changes often felt like they did not achieve either of these vital aspects.

    Said last week how much I am looking forward to match days again - to be honest Keefly it would be great if local fans could get down to the training ground to pass on what this means to the fans (obviously observing Covid restrictions ;)) and to encourage the coaches and team outside the ground before Tuesdays game (can then still get home to watch it) - the momentum we currently have is where this vital unity is built and it is just such a shame we cant show them that inside VP, it would be rocking alright :thumbup: Very proud of the boys today
     
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    Don't worry, there's more than you had a drink or three.
     
  5. Bronco

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    I usually say it's my auto spell checker.
     
  6. 1975citygent

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    I would have offered him a new contract before this run. He looks laid back but is a good player. A lot of people holding armbandgate against him.
     
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  7. Bronco

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    Join the club.
     
  8. Ollylondonbantam

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    I think that’s another huge difference - the potential strength in depth. The biggest loss I see at the moment would be Sutton, therefore wasn’t surprised to see him go off today. I can actually see Scales been an decent enough replacement if worse came, but not long term. That said, I think Watt and Cooke have the ability to interchange the roles they are currently filling.

    Speaking of Cooke - stand up son. What a transformation this guys having. Keep it going.
     
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  9. Park bantam

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    I would say taken over the whole season he has been our most consistent player and providing as with Wood his demands are reasonable I would offer him a new contract
     
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    It makes a change for the opposition to be wary of any of our players.
     
  11. Park bantam

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    I agree about Sutton my heart was on my mouth when he had a big lunge today after he lost the ball. Thank goodness he didn’t make contact
     
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    With 19 games left and the fact we’ll probably get better as the players gel, I’m predicting an auto promotion spot.
     
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    It's so pleasing that neither T or S talk about matching up or opposition formations. This is how we play now try and stop us.
     
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    Same. Which is a concern that there’s that rashness in him. That said, you need that guile in a team and we’ve missed that for years. I actually enjoyed the battling in today’s game and actually thought the ref managed it ok. There was actually some good tussle which is rarely seen. Alfie May was a good nuisance for us and the lad Paudie fought with all game was a good test. Have to say I really enjoyed today’s game.
     
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    It makes a change for the opposition to be wary of any of our players.
    I would normally say "steady on mate, let's not get carried away" but you make a good point, this squad can get better as they gel.
     
  16. Keefly Bantam

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    Agree-there used to be a chant that sort of sums up our approach.

    Gerr into em fu ck em up.
     
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    Not relegated everything else I s a bonus. We are playing really well and we look a unit. I am enjoying watching us develop.
     
  18. Ulysses S Grant

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    Something we haven't had since Parky. Refreshing.
     
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  19. simons (woking bantam)

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    Interesting comment on the Cheltenham forum amongst the usual negatives after a team has lost (sound familiar?) was this one: 'Have we put the right shirts on today? Bradford look like us on a good day. We look like a team that’s being battered by us!'

    Remember like ourselves they are very much an in form team but rather than over worry about them, we mirrored their strengths and then utilised our own positives to give us the edge
     
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    Did anyone notice Danny Rowe do a "Rory" on one of their players in our box near the end?
     
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