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Post by SouthStandShrew on Oct 29, 2011 17:17:37 GMT 1
Thought we played OK, ref terrible however personally thought Bradshaw one was not a spot kick. Dons came for point and looked well drilled. Morgan stick working hard, keep head up Marv! Unsure about Mark Wright, goal in him but lazy at times. Good game for a nil nil.
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Post by SouthStandShrew on Oct 29, 2011 17:19:25 GMT 1
Plus nice moment when Dons clapped the hate MK chant and nice to see both fans clapping towards Terry Browns wife.
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Post by Valerioch on Oct 29, 2011 17:29:43 GMT 1
Rubbish first half, much better second and we really should've nicked the game and I think we did enough too deserve it.
Wroe was poor again throughout, Richards on the whole did alot better, Ainsworth very poor today, seemed lazy. Wright missed 2 more chances, as he seems to every match, Bradshaw didn't get into it atall, wasn't surprised to see him replaced.
Referee was appalling really, the foul on Melv was a stone wall pen, inconsistent throughout the game, every decision taking minutes, making himself centre of attention. The linesman were just as crap, odd decisions throughout, handball looked inside the box to me but it's hard to be sure from my angle...
Got to improve...
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Post by elmundo on Oct 29, 2011 17:55:39 GMT 1
The handball was a good couple of yards inside the box.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2011 17:55:43 GMT 1
Lots of possession, but despite him making a couple of decent saves, we didnt work their keeper enough today. On the positive side, our defence is looking better and I thought all 5 of them did well with probably Jacobsen MOM. Wroe and Morgan have played in every game this season and are not in the form they were earlier in the season............... so their unavailability may provide them with a much needed rest. Unless GT has a loan signing in mind I certainly would not let Hereford have Leslie for another month now. Hardly needs mentioning but the worst ref we've had this season
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Post by Optimistic Shrew on Oct 29, 2011 17:57:06 GMT 1
The handball was definitely inside the box from what I saw, the ref was absolutely appalling throughout. We had chances to shoot just outside the box but we didn't, we were never going to score a goal other than a header inside their box the Dons defence had a good game, shame some had to spoil it.
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Post by mattmw on Oct 29, 2011 18:09:19 GMT 1
Thought Wimbledon defended well and played 5 in midfield which made it hard for us, but we never really got our passing game going so our strikers had few decent chances
Felt the hand ball was in the box and the linesman flagged for it but wasnt brave enough to tell the ref it was in the box. What was the Wimbledon player doing at the end to try and get sharp sent off. - looked a right idiot for diving
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Post by lionshrew on Oct 29, 2011 18:17:36 GMT 1
Feel we need to do better with our chances. We have alot of the ball but didn't seem to have the creatvity to do something with it at times.
Defence was solid again which is good to see.
Wroe was poor again as was Wright who should have taken his chances better. Taylor did ok when he came on, would like to see him get a start.
Ainsworth was a bit off today. Richards did alright and forced a good save from that 2nd half freekick. Morgan needs a goal desperatley.
Referee & linesmen were absolutley rubbish.
Like Valerioch said we've got to improve.
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Post by WindsorShrew on Oct 29, 2011 18:25:19 GMT 1
I have to say how utterly disapointed I was today with some of our number, from the very off ranting about how poor Wright was.
It was so sad it was almost delusional, people with nothing but hatred and negativeness refusing to see fact over biased fiction.
Then of course there are those that blame the Ref, he wasn't perfect but certainly did not stop Salop scoring a goal.
In short we were not at the races again. Our fault no one elses.
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Post by Valerioch on Oct 29, 2011 18:27:36 GMT 1
I have to say how utterly disapointed I was today with some of our number, from the very off ranting about how poor Wright was. It was so sad it was almost delusional, people with nothing but hatred and negativeness refusing to see fact over biased fiction. Then of course there are those that blame the Ref, he wasn't perfect but certainly did not stop Salop scoring a goal. In short we were not at the races again. Our fault no one elses. Seemed to be alot of moaning at Wright, Neal and Gornell today, imo because people prefer the alternatives... Bit pathetic really, it's a squad game and you've got to back all of the players and the manager, not the ones you like! [img src="http://www.shropshire.btinternet.co.uk/smiley/ www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0223.gif"].gif[/img]
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Post by hooverfoxhat on Oct 29, 2011 18:33:15 GMT 1
I think 3 points at Dagenham is a distinct possibility and before the Rotherham fixture I'd have taken 8 points from the next four games, on that basis we're on target.
Got to give AFC Wimbledon some credit today, conceding 12 goals in their previous 3 games meant they were always going to come and try and shut up shop and make it difficult for us and they did just that pretty much perfectly.
Man of the match - Jacobson
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Post by Shrewed on Oct 29, 2011 19:30:49 GMT 1
Recently went to a restaurant where you paid what what you felt the meal was worth, good job the Town dont do the same. Think after the last two games the club are lucky they don't do the same, I'd pay a £5 for both games.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Oct 29, 2011 19:30:59 GMT 1
Agree with Hoover, the first 'parked bus' we've seen this season and we struggled to break it down. That said, Mark Wright in particular had some glorious chances, and was in general improved IMO.
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Post by R6ix on Oct 29, 2011 19:31:51 GMT 1
wasnt great today but credit to the dons, made it hard for us, sadly we were not good enoufh when we had the chances, but every time a team on a losing run play us it ends, every time so i knew we wouldnt win, morgan needs to be dropped now to recharge and let someone else have a go,sharps was good today, defended well and brought the ball out odf defence excelently.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2011 20:37:47 GMT 1
I have to say how utterly disapointed I was today with some of our number, from the very off ranting about how poor Wright was. It was so sad it was almost delusional, people with nothing but hatred and negativeness refusing to see fact over biased fiction. Then of course there are those that blame the Ref, he wasn't perfect but certainly did not stop Salop scoring a goal. In short we were not at the races again. Our fault no one elses. Agree with Frodo, people may look for scapegoats, but at the end of the day, we where not good enough to win it. And don't forget they should have scored in the opening ten minutes.
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Post by shrewswolf on Oct 29, 2011 20:54:07 GMT 1
Definitely an opportunity missed.
We weren't at our best but we did dominate the game for the 80 minutes after they hit the bar. A team came and put all of their men behind the ball so we were never going to create lots and lots, few teams would. Wrighty had the best chance, but I was pleased with him today, more involved and in the right places again. Lionel was in fact more deserving of coming off for once but GT obviously thought otherwise.
I think we are due a big win. Roll on Dagenham!
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Post by dawleyshrew59 on Oct 29, 2011 20:56:54 GMT 1
I thought we played with out tempo and imagination,need some one in the midfield who can dedicate play,who can change it when come up against a teams teams who parks the coach in front of the goal, we seem of slowed our play down,and try to hit on counter play,GT should of been brave today and subbed one of the defenders for a another forward
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Post by gtismygod on Oct 29, 2011 21:24:32 GMT 1
wright was poor again without a doubt, just seems slow and average yet GT still seems reluctant to put any faith in taylor. he was brought on too late again. ainsworth and grandison down the right was our best bet, both had a good game i reckon. obviously difficult playing a side intent on a point who just sit and defend although we lacked creativity in all areas bar the right hand side. very pleased with ball retention, we seemed to win it back quickly and keep it cleverly, although some long balls crept in on occasion. the ref was utterly baffling, the handball was 2-3 yards into the box, and there was no touch on the ball when morgan was brought down. mcallister looks quality but richards isnt good enough, i'd take disley back to be honest.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2011 0:03:22 GMT 1
Surprised by some of the negativity. It certainly wasn't the best game you'll ever see but our opponents didn't fashion an effort on target all game and we bossed the possession. Good to see Sharpes/ SCS coming out of defence with the ball in an attempt to aid the forward players.
I thought our set pieces were much better too - all I think missed the first defender which gave our attacking players a chance.
Agreed we were missing something in the centre to unlock Wimbledon and despite creating some reasonable half chances there were no sitters missed like on Tuesday night. If I was GT I'd have considered a change in tact somewhat by putting one of Wright or Ainsworth in a more central position - perhaps going to 3 at the back - however hindsight is a wonderful tool to have at your disposal!
I thought Richards had a good game when he came on but he and Macca are both similar and we really needed one to have more influence in the final third which neither did.
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Post by blazey on Oct 30, 2011 0:09:12 GMT 1
A bit of a damp squib for our 100th game at the New Meadow.... but probably one of the more entertaining 0-0s we'll see. A lot better than the performance at Rotherham last week too.
Thought the back four + Neal were decent today. Just a bit worried with Grandison now on four yellows I think.
Nobody seemed to bring their shooting boots but Richards brought a great save from their keeper with his excellent free kick (from the penalty that should have been!).
Good to get another clean sheet. On another day we would have nicked it 1-0. Just worried about how wafer thin our squad is looking right now!
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Post by grinfish on Oct 30, 2011 0:59:55 GMT 1
First game at the NM (Yes, I know, shut up!).
From the South Stand perspective, there were some good crosses going in during the 1st half that were just begging for a coup de grace, which sadly wasn't to be.
Wroe seemed ineffective. Ainsworth, Wright and MM were the only ones making it happen.
Quite a bit of backwards/sidewards play that seemed to be either due to players not wanting to get lambasted for intercepted passes, or simply due to lack of movement/space in front of them. AFCW looked pretty tight on marking and challenging for possession, we seemed much more stand-offish relying on SCS/Sharpes to stop the killer ball, which gave me a few twitches.
On pure play, a draw or 1-0 would have been fair. On Fair play, we should have taken it 5-0. handling the ball on the ground and mimicking a seatbelt when we break into their box is just infuriating. All that nonsense in the last 10 or so was purely down to the ref not going to his pocket earlier in the game, leaving our chaps to get riled and Marv to get an unjust, if deserved, day off.
Having just this moment watched all 10 seconds of highlights on the League Show, I think they summed it up rather succinctly.
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Oct 30, 2011 8:03:58 GMT 1
We don't have a plan B against 5 in midfield.
Yesterday we barely had a plan A.
That said it is a clean sheet and a point.
I've never known such a warm reception for a visiting team before the game. Quite heartening in the modern game for a bit of respect. like that.
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Post by shrew4life on Oct 30, 2011 9:39:54 GMT 1
I'd be very interested to see how Grandison does in the centre midfield. Apart from ainsworth he's the only other player that wants to take on an apponent. I'm going to bring it up again but the keeper needs sorting soon! Neal is just not good enough. He seemed to let the dons early shot that hit the bar go over his head (maybe he thought it was going over??). Then in the second half he got lobbed from a free kick and looked to me that he went over the line with the ball and then proceeded to throw it straight at a wimbledon player!
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Post by littlebluefoot on Oct 30, 2011 10:42:26 GMT 1
Hmmmm wasn't a spectacular but as previously said, clean sheet and a point, but that's about it it.
How many long balls did we attempt yesterday? I've never seen so many in a game from us! Having said that, build up play from the back and most of the passing was good, a patient build up but then we have no clue in the final third.
Wright looked disinterested and I think that Taylor should be given a start and if anything just give Wright or Ainsworth a rest, it is a long season.
Marvin never gave up and saw him chase a lost cause in the first half and managed to gain a corner when we shouldn't have got anything. If everyone gave that much effort then we would romp this league.
Sharps had his best game for a while and Jacobson is also showing he is a quality player.
Grandison in midfield? I think that is a fair shout, already have a ready made replacement in Goldson. Worth a punt?
A helicopter, a clean sheet and a point, that sums it up!
SALOP
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Post by littlebluefoot on Oct 30, 2011 10:43:26 GMT 1
oh, forgot to say, the ref was pretty useless also.
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Post by victorsboots on Oct 30, 2011 11:58:53 GMT 1
we seem to be on a slightly downward trend in level of performance just hope GT sees this too and then sparks the team up by subtle changes in maybe formation or maybe a player or 2. doesnt he like taylor he never gets his chance and was great last season. Another idea may be to have ainsworth up front at times (ainsworth our most dangerous player of late)
An easy game for the back four today marking one player
we too long getting our heads round how to tackle the five across their midfield and towards the end of the game with some urgency we started to do better.
bradshaw plays too much with his back to goal he needs to be running onto passes or beyond the back line,
morgan needs a goal as he has lost all confidence and looks half as good as he was earlier this season
sean mac tries hard but didnt think wroe or richards were too great today
the massive diagonal ball tended to give away possession too many times today, jacobson seems to be the only one who can strike a strong ball out to the wing which actually gets there
SCS played well and as well as sharp did well when they realised they should bring the ball forward
time for collins return next game
overall a draw isnt too bad a result provided we can now go and get some points in the next two away games
play off position looks to be our best on what ive seen this season so far COYB!!!
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Post by victorsboots on Oct 30, 2011 12:05:38 GMT 1
o yes 3 penalty shouts today
bradshaw did a "bradshaw" by pulling down the defneder with him hoping for a pen. no pen.
morgan ankle/boot seemed to have contact with a defender when about the shoot but it looked like he was waiting for this contact and didnt look a clear cut pen.
the handball looked to be inside the box to me the linesman was ahead of this and flagged late and then ran back up beyond the box and never told the ref it was a pen - why they didnt get together and discuss it i dont know at least if they had have then the supporters could have seen this and accepted it a little more easily - the linesman should have signalled a pen and wimbledon got away with one there. do we ever score from a 20 yard out free kick?
and finally why cant we do better from corners - drive the ball in hard not float it
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Post by blue and ambar on Oct 30, 2011 12:17:41 GMT 1
Don't know where they get these refs from. Town werent great thou, with all this talk of records broken its no great suprise it would end up a draw. But hey ho unbeaten at home and only two of them draws.
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Post by victorsboots on Oct 30, 2011 12:22:29 GMT 1
what was so bad about the ref today? he missed the penalty but he didnt his linesman did - he just missed to speak to him directly. my only other moan would be he delayed the game to long by talking to some of the players - a frustrating day but not to be targetted at the ref. i agree home form is very good overall now to improve away from home GT knows this and said this on radio after game
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2011 15:36:21 GMT 1
A frustrating game and we didnt do enough to win it
Yes they came for a draw but in light of their recent results its no surprise, its up to us to break them down and we struggled with that.
Whilst I may make the odd sarci comment to Ed about midfield, I would agree that we are struggling to have any creativity from the centre and are very reliant on the wingers. Macca & Richards seem both to be content to sit which can leave the strikers isolated a bit. Yesterday there was lots of occasions where Shane or Sharps were bringing the ball forward but they had no options so were forced to go back or sideways, we seemed so static.
The one thing that has surprised me is the lack of talk about the Wimbledon 'goal'. I must admit that I thought it was a case of Neal misjudging it and then his momentum taking him over the line, Im sure the linesman signaled for a goal. Has anyone seen it again? Was he pushed?
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