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Match Thread Most liked posts in thread: Away vs Swindon Town Sat Oct 23rd @3.00pm

  1. Bantamsteve

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    Whilst were all happy this morning with a fantastic away win at the 3rd place we should wonder why it took so long for Mr Adams to realise 2 up top was the only way to go let's hope he doesn't revert back to type unnecessary points dropped in my opinion
    Didn't see any players flagging after 65 mins (strange) maybe a less intensive training schedule
    Robinson who scored a worldy is ,"no Angol" Cant wait for his return on that basis
    Maybe our recruiting wasn't as bad as Mr Adams would have us believe but the way he himself set the team up to play has been the problem
    Let's hope we don't return to type and push on from here
    Yep I think he is very focused on his job which probably gives you that impression
    Until/ IFF he gets us back to the Championship I will remain sceptical
     
  2. Captain Grumpy

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    The rules are clear, if a player steps off the pitch without refs permission he is deemed to be stood on the touch line in the case of offside. The official was absolutely correct to allow the goal. If this rule wasn’t in place as soon as a forward puts through a pass the defenders would all be jumping over the touch line to isolate the attacker.
     
  3. nicknameless

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    Listening to that you'd think Derek had been reading the forum lol. Everyone's a football manger, CEO and owner.

    Let's all say hi to Derek just in case. I'll start.

    Hi Derek - great tactics and performance. Can we stick it to FGR next week please?
     
  4. Bantam-in-Greece

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    And that's what happens when you shoot instead of fannying about and losing the ball by being crowded out.
    Long may it continue, either from outside or inside the box.
     
  5. Bronco

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    The only cage you seem to have rattled is your own openly saying " I don’t do away days but our away following is embarrassing when it’s more than 80 miles away" not just I didn't get to the Swindon game you don't do away games yet criticise other that have, you need to give your head a shake.
    Swindon had just had their arses spanked and there fans are looking for a reason to be cheerful.
     
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  6. King Cole

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    Taking into account one win in eleven (all competitions), going into yesterdays game, I'd suggest the away following was pretty good. Had it been one defeat in eleven, we'd have taken well over 1,000, for what is a long trip.
     
  7. Keefly Bantam

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    I think we have have travelled well in the past-depends on the division we are in and the game itself- I recall going to Pompey away in the cup late 80s and selling out plus we took well over 7000 to villa park in that league match where we lost 1-0 plus many other games. If we are playing well then we do travel in good numbers.

    Swindon was on the back of a shocking performance and kudos to those that went.
     
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  8. NorthernMonkey

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    That's why Grimsby are taking over a thousand to Altringham as you mentioned earlier though.

    Big difference to them flying at the top of the league and enjoying games to the complete apathy we have for our club at the minute.

    If roles were reversed we'd be taking those figures.
     
  9. Bronco

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    You'd think after what we City fans have had to put up with over the last 5/6 years we'd have far more important things to worry about rather that what opposition fans think of us.
     
  10. vin weasel

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    Why is it embarrassing??
    Swindon was one of the games i was going to this season, but after spending over £300 on games at Exeter, Orient, Salford and the cup game at Notts Forest without seeing a single victory, coupled with the last away match being at Newport, then surely you understand our support feeling a little pessimistic about a 8 hour round trip and minimum £100 spend.
     
  11. banbrotam

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    Talking about idiots. I wonder if McKirdy is still grinning after that penalty miss ;)
     
  12. Petrov

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    Controversial, but if I was Adams, I'd go 442 for this one. He's said we might have to play differently away from home, so why not play 2 up top instead of leaving Cook isolated again?
    ROD
    FCD, Paudie, Canavan, Foulds
    Sutton, Songo, Cooke, Vernam
    Cook, Robinson
     
  13. WilsdenBantam

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    Could be a hide behind your seat or listen with earplugs in this one.
     
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  14. wetherbywhaler

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    Why?, Swindon have a lousy home record and will be nervous. Go for it.
     
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  15. Loyalbantam

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    So half hour of anticipation and excitement followed by a long old disappointing day.
    Sounds just like Xmas
     
  16. Faithful Bantam

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    Ah those magical pre match mornings, where anything seems possible and optimism abounds.

    And then the team sheet comes out.
     
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  17. Idlebantam

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    Look at their assists and goals so far this season, and then maybe have a re-think
     
  18. WilsdenBantam

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    He wasn’t in our relegation team?? Vernam was poor Tuesday like everyone else but he at least offers goal threat. A luxury in this team.
     
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  19. Aaron Baker

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    Banbrotam championing a bog standard, average, under-performing player?

    No way! Has this ever happened before?
     
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  20. Faithful Bantam

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    Excellent half. Solid, aggressive, dangerous on the break. Classic away performance so far.

    I don't ever recall us playing 532 so well.

    Games not over though.
     
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