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Post by pughywasfree on Aug 28, 2024 7:42:56 GMT 1
A must not lose game for me. We need to stop the rot, aim for a clean sheet and get some points on the board. I hope the crowd can get behind the team in what could prove to be a vital turning point in our season. Time to kick start our season after a tough set of fixtures.
Savin
Hoole Feeney Pierre Benning
Winchester
O'Reilly Perry Shipley Sagoe
Marquis
If nurse can play 60 minutes I'd play him over Hoole, shift Feeney to RB and play Nurse at CB.
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Post by llanymynechshrew on Aug 28, 2024 8:48:40 GMT 1
It's a must win for me.we haven't won a game yet and confidence is on the floor. To have any chance of staying up we need a confidence boost and fast.
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Post by mattmw on Aug 28, 2024 9:34:37 GMT 1
Saturday is looking a really key game, not just for the immediate future, but the whole set up of the club
Think in the league our last win was back in March, and with straight defeats so far and two tricky games after Orient it’s vital we pick up at least a point on Saturday, especially as Orient have made such a bad start too.
The quality of play is probably not that different to the start of last season, but Taylor’s side managed to pick up 9 points from the first 6 games which kept our total ticking along, and potentially a loss against Orient and the next two games and we’d be facing 6 straight losses and the focus on Hurst will be very strong if that occurs
Looking at both sides season so far whenever scores first will be strong favourites to win the match, so hope we start on the front foot and give the crowd something to get behind. If Orient score first it’s going to be a pretty harsh atmosphere
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 9:41:05 GMT 1
Without wanting to hyperbole one of the more important games we’ve had in an August in memory. Obviously if we do lose it’s not a foregone conclusion and there’s still 42 games, but the damage it’ll do to the fanbase and the team itself could set us on a spiral.
Savin
Hoole - Feeney - Pierre - Nurse
Winchester - Perry
O’Reilly - Castledine - Shipley
Marquis
Subs - Young, Benning, Nsiala, Biggins, Bloxham, Sagoe Jr, Lloyd
Prediction: 1-1 with us equalising.
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Post by secretshrew on Aug 28, 2024 9:52:51 GMT 1
Orient played us off the park on final home game last season and I’m not really expecting anything different this time around despite them being near the bottom this season.
Desperately need a home win. Hopefully we’ll get a bit of luck with a sending off for them or a deflected free kick/penalty for us.
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Post by Pilch on Aug 28, 2024 9:59:38 GMT 1
Orient played us off the park on final home game last season and I’m not really expecting anything different this time around despite them being near the bottom this season. Desperately need a home win. Hopefully we’ll get a bit of luck with a sending off for them or a deflected free kick/penalty for us. how many times ? , town were dire for 30 minutes but then the better side for an hour udoh scored but missed 2 sitters and wasted at least 3 other half decent chances |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 28, 2024 10:01:22 GMT 1
If we don't change the center backs we are going to struggle and probably lose.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 28, 2024 10:02:56 GMT 1
A must not lose game for me. We need to stop the rot, aim for a clean sheet and get some points on the board. I hope the crowd can get behind the team in what could prove to be a vital turning point in our season. Time to kick start our season after a tough set of fixtures. Savin
Hoole Feeney Pierre Benning
Winchester
O'Reilly Perry Shipley Sagoe Marquis If nurse can play 60 minutes I'd play him over Hoole, shift Feeney to RB and play Nurse at CB.
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Post by darkshrew on Aug 28, 2024 14:02:00 GMT 1
Without wanting to hyperbole one of the more important games we’ve had in an August in memory. Obviously if we do lose it’s not a foregone conclusion and there’s still 42 games, but the damage it’ll do to the fanbase and the team itself could set us on a spiral. Savin Hoole - Feeney - Pierre - Nurse Winchester - Perry O’Reilly - Castledine - Shipley Marquis Subs - Young, Benning, Nsiala, Biggins, Bloxham, Sagoe Jr, Lloyd Prediction: 1-1 with us equalising. Drop Sagoe ? He was our best player by a mile last night. |
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Post by darkshrew on Aug 28, 2024 14:11:45 GMT 1
Savin
Hoole Feeney Pierre Benning
Winchester Shipley
O'Reilly Castledine Sagoe
Marquis
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 14:28:58 GMT 1
Without wanting to hyperbole one of the more important games we’ve had in an August in memory. Obviously if we do lose it’s not a foregone conclusion and there’s still 42 games, but the damage it’ll do to the fanbase and the team itself could set us on a spiral. Savin Hoole - Feeney - Pierre - Nurse Winchester - Perry O’Reilly - Castledine - Shipley Marquis Subs - Young, Benning, Nsiala, Biggins, Bloxham, Sagoe Jr, Lloyd Prediction: 1-1 with us equalising. Drop Sagoe ? He was our best player by a mile last night. He was certainly lively but in such an important game I’d go with the greater experience and goal threat of Shipley. Was a toss up between Castledine and Sagoe Jr though. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 15:00:11 GMT 1
Nurse is left sided and will surely be eased into things.
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Post by secretshrew on Aug 28, 2024 15:01:11 GMT 1
Orient played us off the park on final home game last season and I’m not really expecting anything different this time around despite them being near the bottom this season. Desperately need a home win. Hopefully we’ll get a bit of luck with a sending off for them or a deflected free kick/penalty for us. how many times ? , town were dire for 30 minutes but then the better side for an hour udoh scored but missed 2 sitters and wasted at least 3 other half decent chances Sadly it’s the only final score that counts! |
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Post by shrewswolf on Aug 28, 2024 15:09:19 GMT 1
I hate square pegs in round holes, just as much as I do mental suggestions that involve Tom Bloxham trying his hand at centre back but I’d definitely give consideration (against the ‘weaker’ teams) to Shipley at left back given Benning’s current form, and Nurse’s lack of fitness. If we are worried about him defensively, I’d point to Benning’s current performances in that regard anyway and if he’s given licence to bomb on, like Benning often does, just keep Hoole back with Feeney & Pierre as cover because Hoole is hopeless going forward anyway for most part, and it’s rare as it is.
There will be new problems having all of the young lads out there at once but to be honest you can see they all have ability their seniors simply don’t and for me, we need all of the quality we can get on the pitch at one time. If it doesn’t work, so be it.
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Post by lancsman on Aug 28, 2024 15:13:04 GMT 1
I agree, quality on the pitch and go from there.
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Post by northwestman on Aug 28, 2024 15:23:48 GMT 1
Because of the dire form of Nsiala and Pierre, Hoole (and to be honest Benning as well) has not been subject to as much scrutiny by some as he deserves.
In Benning's case, it's perhaps one season too many, but Hoole is a serious worry, not only because he's been very poor right from the outset, but also because he's the only recognised specialist RB on our books, which means either he's undroppable, or that others will have to fill in for him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 15:50:45 GMT 1
Pairings need time to work out on things.
Full backs with wingers, back fours, keeper, midfield triangles, no.10s and forwards.
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Post by northwestman on Aug 28, 2024 16:03:35 GMT 1
Pairings need time to work out on things. Full backs with wingers, back fours, keeper, midfield triangles, no.10s and forwards. It seems that other sides have already done so. Stevenage had as many new signings on the pitch as we did, and I suspect that Peterborough and Huddersfield fielded a few too. |
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Aug 28, 2024 16:27:14 GMT 1
Can't see Nurse starting his first game in 2 years. Slow return for him.
After Pierre's errors I think Nsiala will play so my guess would be:
Savin
Hoole Nsiala Feeney Benning
Winchester Perry
O'Reilly Shipley Sagoe
Marquis
Shipley/Castledine/Sagoe is the main query for me. Can't fit all 3 in I don't think so have gone with the new guy not starting just yet
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Aug 28, 2024 16:36:54 GMT 1
Pairings need time to work out on things. Full backs with wingers, back fours, keeper, midfield triangles, no.10s and forwards. It seems that other sides have already done so. Stevenage had as many new signings on the pitch as we did, and I suspect that Peterborough and Huddersfield fielded a few too. Both Peterborough and Huddersfield started with 4 new players from this summer. Peterborough also had a youth team player making his first ever league start. Town had 6 new players against Peterborough and 5 against Huddersfield |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 17:29:24 GMT 1
Sadly the back four (back five if you include Savin, who has generally done well) picks itself because of injuries, a small squad and a lack of versatility in that squad.
Speaks volumes!
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Aug 28, 2024 17:43:13 GMT 1
Nurse is left sided and will surely be eased into things. Nurse needs easing in gently tbh, one more long term injury and its bye bye pro career I'd guess. Cant see him starting or playing a full game for several weeks yet. And he wont be back to his best possibly till around Christmas (if at all). Sorry if it sound pessimistic but he has been out for 24 months and will understandably be quite nervous about it all. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2024 17:44:31 GMT 1
Agree with you Grizzly
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Post by belfastshrew on Aug 28, 2024 17:51:32 GMT 1
Savin Hoole Feeney Pierre Benning Winchester Shipley O'Reilly Castledine Sagoe Marquis I like this... |
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Aug 28, 2024 17:58:55 GMT 1
Orient played us off the park on final home game last season and I’m not really expecting anything different this time around despite them being near the bottom this season. Desperately need a home win. Hopefully we’ll get a bit of luck with a sending off for them or a deflected free kick/penalty for us. how many times ? , town were dire for 30 minutes but then the better side for an hour udoh scored but missed 2 sitters and wasted at least 3 other half decent chances I'm not sure that's accurate. Going 3-0 behind at home is chastening. |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 28, 2024 18:01:34 GMT 1
how many times ? , town were dire for 30 minutes but then the better side for an hour udoh scored but missed 2 sitters and wasted at least 3 other half decent chances Sadly it’s the only final score that counts! thats half the trouble on here when debating on a game, too many take the final score and create what happened based on it, I mean at half time yesterday 0-0 sounded a decent score but it should have been 0-5, saying I would take an undeserved 3 points on saturday and be happy with it  |
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Aug 28, 2024 19:32:19 GMT 1
5 2 1 2
Savin
Hoole RWB (yes I know)
Feeney
Pierre
Nurse
Shipley LWB
Winchester
Perry
TOR
Marquis
Castledine
Would like Sago starting but needs must
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Post by Exkeeper on Aug 28, 2024 20:46:43 GMT 1
Saturday is looking a really key game, not just for the immediate future, but the whole set up of the club Think in the league our last win was back in March, and with straight defeats so far and two tricky games after Orient it’s vital we pick up at least a point on Saturday, especially as Orient have made such a bad start too. The quality of play is probably not that different to the start of last season, but Taylor’s side managed to pick up 9 points from the first 6 games which kept our total ticking along, and potentially a loss against Orient and the next two games and we’d be facing 6 straight losses and the focus on Hurst will be very strong if that occurs Looking at both sides season so far whenever scores first will be strong favourites to win the match, so hope we start on the front foot and give the crowd something to get behind. If Orient score first it’s going to be a pretty harsh atmosphere Taylor had Cheltenham(H), Burton (H) and Fleetwood (A) in that first 6 games.All three finished in the bottom 5 and God knows how we won at Fleetwood as they dominated us even with 10 men for half a game. This season’s first 6 games are against teams most of whom will expect to be “up there” at the end of the season. |
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Post by mattmw on Aug 28, 2024 21:16:12 GMT 1
Saturday is looking a really key game, not just for the immediate future, but the whole set up of the club Think in the league our last win was back in March, and with straight defeats so far and two tricky games after Orient it’s vital we pick up at least a point on Saturday, especially as Orient have made such a bad start too. The quality of play is probably not that different to the start of last season, but Taylor’s side managed to pick up 9 points from the first 6 games which kept our total ticking along, and potentially a loss against Orient and the next two games and we’d be facing 6 straight losses and the focus on Hurst will be very strong if that occurs Looking at both sides season so far whenever scores first will be strong favourites to win the match, so hope we start on the front foot and give the crowd something to get behind. If Orient score first it’s going to be a pretty harsh atmosphere Taylor had Cheltenham(H), Burton (H) and Fleetwood (A) in that first 6 games.All three finished in the bottom 5 and God knows how we won at Fleetwood as they dominated us even with 10 men for half a game. This season’s first 6 games are against teams most of whom will expect to be “up there” at the end of the season. Yes the quality of opposition was much different at the start of last season, and ultimately the points gained then covered up issues under Taylor which ultimately saw him fired, but getting the first 3 points on the board on saturday would just help calm everyones concerns and might just get that bit of confidence in the side. I'm probably being rather negative but a loss against Orient, followed by a potential loss away at Wrexham and the pressure will really start to mount on Hurst, and Charlton at home looks tough too and things could unvavel very quickly. Septembers maybe a slightly easier month on paper, but October looks tough with us playing some of the sides tipped to do well that month. Ending October with only a few points in the bag makes the season very tough. |
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Post by Stavvy on Aug 28, 2024 21:29:43 GMT 1
Its never going to happen but I quite like the look of this:
Savin
Hoole Nsiala Feeney Benning
Sagoe Jr Winchester Perry O'Reilly
Marquis Lloyd
Or play Sagoe Jr and O'Reilly on opposite sides as inverted wingers.
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