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  • Start date Jul 19, 2017
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • #211
steve82 said:
Good stuff, sounds like the teams gonna be hard working side this year defending from the front and if you get through midfield will crunch you.
A hard working side with a physical edge for a change, looking forward to 2 weeks time now
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I think Kelly constantly shouting "Press" everytime the ball is in their half will have people running.
 
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Marty

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #212
I thought Kelly was the best player on the pitch by a mile. Started the move which led to him winning the penalty. Grimmer impressed me too. Jury is still out on McDonald, looks a big unit but got out muscled by their 9 a couple of times and got caught under a few high balls.

No soft under belly to this squad. A lot of talkers and winners in the side. MK Dons were very poor tonight but I think we'll be top 7 next year.
 
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #213
Marty said:
I thought Kelly was the best player on the pitch by a mile. Started the move which led to him winning the penalty. Grimmer impressed me too. Jury is still out on McDonald, looks a big unit but got out muscled by their 9 a couple of times and got caught under a few high balls.

No soft under belly to this squad. A lot of talkers and winners in the side. MK Dons were very poor tonight but I think we'll be top 7 next year.
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From what you saw and McDonald in particular do you still think we are lacking a commanding CB?

On a side note Bostwick that went from Peterborough to Lincoln yesterday could be the defensive signing of the season in the division!
 
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Garryb80

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #214
I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
From what you saw and McDonald in particular do you still think we are lacking a commanding CB?

On a side note Bostwick that went from Peterborough to Lincoln yesterday could be the defensive signing of the season in the division!
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From the games i have seen McDonald he is easily our number 1 centre half. Last nights back four will be the starting one for me.
 
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #215
Garryb80 said:
From the games i have seen McDonald he is easily our number 1 centre half. Last nights back four will be the starting one for me.
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I would imagine so.

Is he quite commanding McDonald?
Always thought that was something Willis massively lacked!
 

Marty

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #216
I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
From what you saw and McDonald in particular do you still think we are lacking a commanding CB?

On a side note Bostwick that went from Peterborough to Lincoln yesterday could be the defensive signing of the season in the division!
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I imagine the team that started last night will be the first 11 against notts county except maybe the left wing.

Jury for me is still out on McDonald. He's a unit and seemed reasonably fast but positionally I thought he was poor on a few occasions.
 

Astute

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #217
Marty said:
No soft under belly to this squad. A lot of talkers and winners in the side. MK Dons were very poor tonight but I think we'll be top 7 next year.
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Exactly what I have been hoping for with our new signings. A few previous captains, have won promotion before and not scared to put the boot in when needed. Can easily make other teams on edge.

Just one thing. Why is it when we play well the other side is shit but when our opponents play well we are shit?

Fair play to Robins and the lads. Sounds like they are a proper team and will look after each other. We have the bite we have been missing for years. Welcome back Doyle. Ignore what sw88 says about you
 
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eastwoodsdustman

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #218
Garryb80 said:
From the games i have seen McDonald he is easily our number 1 centre half. Last nights back four will be the starting one for me.
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I thought Mcdonald looked very good last night. Quite happy with him there all season.
 

skybluebelgium

Active Member
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #219
Jones injured ??
 

better days

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #220
skybluebelgium said:
Jones injured ??
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Yes but only minor apparently
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #221
I think we could do with someone in the Jones role unless he improves under Robins he nearly always gets caught in possession and doesnt really create a lot and our strikers need providers if we are to get plenty of goals
 
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win9nut

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #222
stevefloyd said:
I think we could do with someone in the Jones role unless he improves under Robins he nearly always gets caught in possession and doesnt really create a lot and our strikers need providers if we are to get plenty of goals
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...and I don't think K Thomas will last an entire season. Kept holding his foot last night...
 

Great_Expectations

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #223
Genuinely even more excited for this season now.

Every season I think we all experience that element of hope and positivity, but this year it is actually based on something.

Bring on August.
 

letsallsingtogether

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #224
Saw a cracking picture of Steven Pressley sitting with the fans yesterday.
I know he got a lot of stick but I did like the bloke.
Hope we are as good as some of the reports I have read.
PUSB
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #225
win9nut said:
...and I don't think K Thomas will last an entire season. Kept holding his foot last night...
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Still not convinced on Kwayme yet...hope I am wrong but dont see too much from him at present
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #226
letsallsingtogether said:
Saw a cracking picture of Steven Pressley sitting with the fans yesterday.
I know he got a lot of stick but I did like the bloke.
Hope we are as good as some of the reports I have read.
PUSB
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Agree on SP. I think he's a very decent man

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #227
Nick said:
I think Kelly constantly shouting "Press" everytime the ball is in their half will have people running.
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We could have had piers morgan and john sadler shouting press last year and it wouldnt have made a difference
 
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Mcbean

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #228
reminds me of Danny Baker's - "back door" shout from the crowd for any breakaway attack
 

vow

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #229
Did Stokes play left-back or centre-back last night?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #230
vow said:
Did Stokes play left-back or centre-back last night?
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He was left back for about 60 minutes I think it was. Played well and worked well with dke talking to him through the game.

Also surprised it's "Chris's" when he goes up for header and not a traditional "stokesy's"
 
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mark82

Super Moderator
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #231
vow said:
Did Stokes play left-back or centre-back last night?
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Left back.
 

sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #232
Nick said:
He was left back for about 60 minutes I think it was. Played well and worked well with dke talking to him through the game.

Also surprised it's "Chris's" when he goes up for header and not a traditional "stokesy's"
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Since when has one half of football been 60 mins long? Could have sworn he was subbed at HT!
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #233
sw88 said:
Since when has one half of football been 60 mins long? Could have sworn he was subbed at HT!
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I think you are right actually, I'm not sure who I was thinking of on 60 minutes. I was too busy enjoying the randomest play list to notice!
 
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skybluetony176

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  • Jul 22, 2017
  • #234
fernandopartridge said:
Agree on SP. I think he's a very decent man

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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He's about to do some coaching for the Strachan Football Academy. Not sure if its a permanent arrangement or not but should be a good experience for the young footballers involved.
 
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Adge

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  • Jul 23, 2017
  • #235
dongonzalos said:
Like the idea of a high tempo pressing game
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Ah yes-the highly press! Now where have we heard that before?:emoji_thinking:
 

Esoterica

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  • Jul 24, 2017
  • #236
I already knew Kelly was going to be my favourite player from the interview where Stokes tipped the water on his head. He and Doyle are gonna scare the shit out of most teams. Doyle's the gob shite wind up merchant but Kelly's got the heads of 3 of his ex's in the freezer. Gonna love having some backbone this year.
 
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steve82

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  • Jul 24, 2017
  • #237
Esoterica said:
I already knew Kelly was going to be my favourite player from the interview where Stokes tipped the water on his head. He and Doyle are gonna scare the shit out of most teams. Doyle's the gob shite wind up merchant but Kelly's got the heads of 3 of his ex's in the freezer. Gonna love having some backbone this year.
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I've been in envy of teams doing this to us for years, finally we can go and ruff teams up and win the battle in the middle.
I can accept defeat more if we've had a go at teams and genuinely lost for being second best rather then being rolled over.
 
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robbiekeane

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  • Jul 24, 2017
  • #238
Esoterica said:
Doyle's the gob shite wind up merchant but Kelly's got the heads of 3 of his ex's in the freezer.
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