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Post by heavenlyshrew on Feb 1, 2011 23:27:20 GMT 1
A even first half where it could of been 2-2,the first 10 mins of the second half when we groind them down won us the game tonight and after we went 1-0 up they could not live with us.Great result and lets hope we get a few m ore decent results from now on.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Feb 1, 2011 23:28:46 GMT 1
Ben Smith made some top saves at 0-0
Once we got the goal we settled down and looked good. Stand-out performers Grandison, Davies, Taylor, Harrold and Collins.
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Post by OswestrySalopian on Feb 1, 2011 23:28:25 GMT 1
Great win, took us probably 50 mins to finnally gel together, but very positive stuff going into a tough looking game on saturday at Southend.
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Post by lionshrew on Feb 1, 2011 23:35:30 GMT 1
First half was dire.
Second half was beeter.
Well done John Taylor getting 2 goals tonight and had a good game.
Jermaine Grandison played brill, loved his showboating skills, really entertaining stuff.
Matt Harrold great goal tonight, you finished well brilliantly.
That David Davies looks a good player also and Ben Smith made some good stops too.
Really good improvement!!!!
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Post by mattmw on Feb 1, 2011 23:46:11 GMT 1
Classic case of a goal changing a match. Looked nervous and off colour until the goal, but after it started passing it round pretty well and looked confident
Great effort by Taylor and pleased he got the goals but he does look tiny for a league 2 player! Good to see Harrold back on the side and playing well
Key now is to build on this with points in the next couple of away games
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Post by R6ix on Feb 1, 2011 23:54:10 GMT 1
all the new guys looked good, davis was fine, passed the ball well and closed down well. harrold and collins both worked very hard up front, pleasing.
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Post by Optimistic Shrew on Feb 2, 2011 0:08:54 GMT 1
Great 2nd half.
Don't want to many people heaping pressure on Taylor but I reckon he should start on Saturday.
p**sed off with how s**t McIntyre is though. It really is unbelievable that he's undropable. Great finish by Harrold and a good debut by Davies and Grandison was just superb again. I expect him to be a very important player for us.
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Post by shrew54 on Feb 2, 2011 0:15:43 GMT 1
Can't see Macca being in the team on Saturday. Great performance from Davis,he tackles well and is a better passer, and Wroe or Disley can start. Matt Harrold was immense tonight and Grandison is class, also Jon Taylor proved you don't have to be big to play in league 2. Let's kick on now and cement a place in the top 5
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Post by theyesman on Feb 2, 2011 0:16:39 GMT 1
Solid second half performance after a poor first half. Best goal of the night came from Harrold, pleased for him after how hard he works for us. Taylor did ok, cant argue with his goals, first was a good finish and second showed good perservirence. Showed signs that we're getting near back to how we can play. Only negatives tonight were McIntyre who was lucky to be starting and didn't do much to keep his place. Wroe definately in alongside Davies on Saturday. Also thought Wright didn't look himself, not in the game and often tried to shoot when the pass was on.
I can actually look forward to an away game this weekend! With a few new signings to come in we stand a real chance of getting promoted. Time to now put a run together!!
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Post by ferkle94 on Feb 2, 2011 0:17:14 GMT 1
Brilliant 2nd half performance
Smith - 7 - Good few takes, and a couple of fantastic saves Grandison - 8 - Brilliant player, got a few tricks and takes players on with ease Sharps - 7 - As good as ever SCS - 7 - As above Sadler - 7 - As above Wright - 7 - better than he has been but still not quite hitting the heights of October/November Davis - 7 - Assured performance, commited, seems good Macca - 5 - Poor performance, corners and free kicks were terrible. Will surely be replaced by Wroe on Saturday? Taylor - 8 - Great 2nd half, first goal was a good finish. Very hardworking. Collins - 7 - Fairly good performance, not his best, but still fairly good. Harrold - 9 - Hardworking, great finish, My MOTM
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Post by Dale on Feb 2, 2011 0:48:24 GMT 1
Think Wroe may replace Macca for Southend, but that should be the only change that GT should make for Saturday's starting 11.
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Post by penza on Feb 2, 2011 1:12:41 GMT 1
Really enjoyed the game tonight.. First half was patchy, we didnt look that comfortable but we were passing the ball nicely at times with no end product.. Then second half we played well, the work rate of all 4 midfielders was brilliant, especially Taylor, what he lacks in height and strength he makes up for with his work rate.. Goot finish the first and his second was hard to see from where i was but looked quite scrappy.. Then the third was a good goal, anyone know who played the ball through to Harrold? It was a great ball whoever it was! Though Macca was very poor though and his inabilty to take a corner, free kick or cross the ball is so frustrating. Davis in the middle was superb and my MOM. He added some much needed bit to the midfield and is very good on the ball too. Harrold worked hard as ever and Collins supported him well. Good three points, same again at southend please! But get Wroe in for Macca! Oh and Grandison is a joy to watch!
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Post by Shrewed on Feb 2, 2011 9:58:54 GMT 1
The weakest link in the team last night was in my opinion Wright he did not look interested and contributed very little.
Did not think Grandison was fully fit last night saw him on several occasions holding on to his hamstring.
Would expect Wroe to start in place of Davies on Saturday.
Overall the game turned on Taylor's first goal Town's confidence improved and Burton's disappeared.
MOM - Smith without the excellent saves in the first half the Town would not have shown the improved second half performance.
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Post by jontifree on Feb 2, 2011 11:20:54 GMT 1
Many positives from the 2nd half. Yes Smith did make some good saves, but his kicking/distribution and his defensive organisation was pretty poor. Great to see Jon Taylor given his chance and taking it so well, did look nervous for the first 10 minutes but his desire was infectious. First goal was a great strike and even though the 2nd was no classic it was very impressive that he got into the position to block the clearance. Thought Davis grew as the game went on and had really taken the midfield by the scruff of its neck when his fitness went (understandably). With him alongside Wroe we could have a good balance in midfield. Grandison was great to watch last night but his little drag backs and step overs in defensive positions could lose him some friends if the result is going against us. Exciting times ahead?
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Post by Throbbing Gristle on Feb 2, 2011 11:39:30 GMT 1
"A even first half"
What??? We were woeful! 2nd half was delighted to see Burton just crumble. Hopefully this kicks everything on.
Dave Dave I thought looked like he could be a really good player if given a decent central midfielder next to him.
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Post by Pilch on Feb 2, 2011 12:47:57 GMT 1
Totally disagree with ferkle
I thought Harold was lazy at times, maybe not 100% match fit which is understandable For me Taylor has a 9.5 out of 10 The only performance I've seen better this season was wrights hat trick game I would also give smith an extra mark Safe hands and 2 great saves at 0-0, in fact one save was fantastic a great save is as good as a goal at the other end Grandison comes 3rd for me
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Post by petetheloon on Feb 2, 2011 12:50:08 GMT 1
What did Macca do wrong? Or is he just the new whipping boy now Holdens gone? Didn't take you long to find someone new did it
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Post by El Huracán!!!! on Feb 2, 2011 13:14:23 GMT 1
Macca was crap, bad passing, awfult set pecies, and a couple of late tackles...
ps how many times did he dive down after a slight knock and stay down... really strange..
hes not a whipping boy, hes just not been up to it for about 2 months...
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Post by petetheloon on Feb 2, 2011 13:18:26 GMT 1
He set pieces were rubbish.
But I thought his tackling and passing was ok. People just don't like workman like midfielders for some reason. Drummond and Evans were both only considered any good after they left.
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Post by stfcfan87 on Feb 2, 2011 13:24:55 GMT 1
What did Macca do wrong? Or is he just the new whipping boy now Holdens gone? Didn't take you long to find someone new did it [img src="http://www.shropshire.btinternet.co.uk/smiley/ www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0223.gif"].gif [/img][/quote] His passing was pretty poor, several times he gave it away. However you do always get the effort from him and him getting stuck in.
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Post by Shrewed on Feb 2, 2011 14:52:23 GMT 1
What did Macca do wrong? Or is he just the new whipping boy now Holdens gone? Didn't take you long to find someone new did it [img src="http://www.shropshire.btinternet.co.uk/smiley/ www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0223.gif"].gif [/img][/quote] The rules for many on B & A are: There has always got to be one whipping boy. All new players are great for at least 3 games. All young players are the next Pele. If we lose its relegation at the end of the season. If we win we will be automatically promoted. The mood swing of B & A is awesome.
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Post by Amsterdammer on Feb 2, 2011 14:58:22 GMT 1
All young players are the next Pele. A friend who attended many more Town games than me in the mid 90s told me that Nick Ward was going to be the next Eric Cantona. Mood swings are what football is all about. I know it's wrong, but when we win I look up the table, and if we lose I look down. Amazing couple of weeks of mood swings on here - New Year blues, then post Accrington euphoria, post Bury doom, now post Burton optimism. And the rollercoaster continues. The irony is that most league 2 sides in the top half are going through exactly the seem experience of ups and downs as we are.
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Post by PeterBroadbent on Feb 2, 2011 19:13:10 GMT 1
First home game I haven't made for many a moon, but sounds like we had a great second half?
Nothing like the last team I saw us put out!
Three points (or is that wishful thinking?) on Saturday and we are right back in the mix!
COYBs
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Post by nickjonesey on Feb 2, 2011 19:29:47 GMT 1
What did Macca do wrong? Or is he just the new whipping boy now Holdens gone? Didn't take you long to find someone new did it [img src="http://www.shropshire.btinternet.co.uk/smiley/ www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0223.gif"].gif [/img][/quote] The rules for many on B & A are: There has always got to be one whipping boy. All new players are great for at least 3 games. All young players are the next Pele. If we lose its relegation at the end of the season. If we win we will be automatically promoted. The mood swing of B & A is awesome. [/quote] That is so true. Probably the best (and worst) things about B & A put so well
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 19:42:54 GMT 1
The weakest link in the team last night was in my opinion Wright he did not look interested and contributed very little. Did not think Grandison was fully fit last night saw him on several occasions holding on to his hamstring. Would expect Wroe to start in place of Davies on Saturday. Overall the game turned on Taylor's first goal Town's confidence improved and Burton's disappeared. MOM - Smith without the excellent saves in the first half the Town would not have shown the improved second half performance. Amazing how people see games differently Im not suggesting Wrights performance was amazing but he put in a decent shift and not sure how you can say he did not look interested and contributed very little. Just off the top of my head I can think of that effort in the first half he had where he hit the side netting and it was his pass that led to Harolds goal Smith did make a few decent saves but Im far from convinced with him when it comes to decision making and coming out and generally commanding his area. Your right that the goal changed the game and we visibily grew in confidence whereas their heads seemed to drop 3-0 flattered us without doubt, but certainly a hell of a lot better than the Bury game. Nice to see some attacking play from us and liked the look of Harold and Collins together As for Macca, its not a case of needing a scapegoat but in a lot of peoples opinions he has not been good enough for some time. The general consensus is midfield has been the biggest problem in our team for a number of years which coincidentally is where he has primarily played. Its certainly not down to him but he is a part of the problem. A hard working pro but a severe lack of quality
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Post by OswestrySalopian on Feb 2, 2011 20:51:27 GMT 1
The weakest link in the team last night was in my opinion Wright he did not look interested and contributed very little. Did not think Grandison was fully fit last night saw him on several occasions holding on to his hamstring. Would expect Wroe to start in place of Davies on Saturday. Overall the game turned on Taylor's first goal Town's confidence improved and Burton's disappeared. MOM - Smith without the excellent saves in the first half the Town would not have shown the improved second half performance. Amazing how people see games differently Im not suggesting Wrights performance was amazing but he put in a decent shift and not sure how you can say he did not look interested and contributed very little. Just off the top of my head I can think of that effort in the first half he had where he hit the side netting and it was his pass that led to Harolds goal Smith did make a few decent saves but Im far from convinced with him when it comes to decision making and coming out and generally commanding his area. Your right that the goal changed the game and we visibily grew in confidence whereas their heads seemed to drop 3-0 flattered us without doubt, but certainly a hell of a lot better than the Bury game. Nice to see some attacking play from us and liked the look of Harold and Collins together As for Macca, its not a case of needing a scapegoat but in a lot of peoples opinions he has not been good enough for some time. The general consensus is midfield has been the biggest problem in our team for a number of years which coincidentally is where he has primarily played. Its certainly not down to him but he is a part of the problem. A hard working pro but a severe lack of quality Agree 110% with that. I'm not having a go at the lad, but Mcyntire really aint been performing well in the last month or so, how long before Turner realises that Mcyntire is not of sufficent quality to keep a place in a promotion fighting team.
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Post by WindsorShrew on Feb 2, 2011 21:15:38 GMT 1
I cannot understand how anyone thinks we deserved to be level at half time.....thought 2 or 3 down would have been nearer to the mark.
Now I will throw my ten penneth into the McIntyre situation, please note I do'nt not see him as a whipping boy.
I do and have said for a long time his attitude and determination combined with robustness in the tackle are not in question, I do however think he is very limited in pace - passing and thinking.
Now the manager may see a workhorse who's contribution is worthy of a start each and every game as it adds to the team performance.
I simply don't I feel he struggles against anybody with speed of thought and therefore spends much of the game chasing.
Rome wasn't built in a day, yet the new lad Davies ( I hope Ed I am not falling into your trap here) showed McIntyre how it should be done last night.
Different roles yes, but to be outshone by the lad Davies should give the player - manager and fans a clearer perspective.
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Post by eclipsechaser on Feb 2, 2011 22:42:41 GMT 1
Time for a reality check !!! We were awful in the first half and if we had been 4 nil down by halftime we would have had no complaints . The difference in the second half was that we started passing the ball better . We were far more accurate , having more composure and confidence . We , for the most part didn't hoof the ball upto the shirt grabbing Moore who won every header , enabling us to construct better attacks . The turning point was the brilliant save by Smith . had we gone a goal down we would have been sunk . For that he gets my Man of the Match ! As for those idiots calling Radio Shropshire saying after that performance we will get automatic promotion , they need to check which way the wind is blowing this week . Burton are all but at the foot of this league . If we couldn't beat them then there would have bben something drastically wrong . Its a start albeit a better game than Bury ( how embarressing was that to watch ! ) but we need to have more confidence and self belief . Heres to even better performances .
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Post by ferkle94 on Feb 2, 2011 22:45:18 GMT 1
Did anyone else think clear penalty when Sharps was pulled down in the box? Almost had his shirt ripped off if i remember right?
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Post by eclipsechaser on Feb 2, 2011 22:46:49 GMT 1
And on the Macca issue , no-one doubts his tackling and effort . However his passing has been awful !
Maccalister is a far better player , passer of the ball, composure on the ball , all round head and shoulders above macca .
He should be in the team with Disley on Saturday !!
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