jr
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Post by jr on Nov 29, 2023 9:25:51 GMT
I thought it was a good performance against the best side I’ve seen this season. Their manager has performed wonders as they were awful last year and in my view lucky not to go down. The only thing that let Crewe down was their finishing. Baker-Richardson was the best player on the park.
Our defending was absolutely superb and all players deserve credit. Pity we couldn’t find the second goal but it wasn’t for the lack of trying.
As for the moaners, I moved away from that area 30 years ago as it was so bad (it’s where Tim used to stand too!). Clearly it hasn’t changed. I think they’d still moan if we had Haaland and Bellingham in the side. I’m not sure what people are expecting. It’s not the Premier League or international football.
All I want is 100% effort from the guys and we’re getting that without a doubt.
Earlier in the season we would have lost by 3 or 4 but we ground out a good draw and matched a side who I think will get automatic promotion.
I think Coley’s last two performances have been fantastic. Remember wingers don’t always beat their man so when he doesn’t don’t have a go at him. The defender can play football too.
Beauts is like a fine wine.
Smith is outstanding. He gets battered and bruised every game but gives 100% all the time. That tackle he did in the second half was superb and should have led to a better chance.
I could go on!
Hopefully we’ll be able to get a team out on Saturday.
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Post by Del on Nov 29, 2023 10:05:02 GMT
Not much to add to what others have said. I questioned whether age was catching up with HarryB at the start of the season but I thought he was superb last night to add to to excellent performances over recent weeks. Maybe it's just me but the other Harry seemed just a tad out of sorts maybe because of carrying a knock or having a different partner up front who, I'm afraid, again posed little threat? Little threat ? Absolutely no threat at all ! How on earth does he start in front of Omari Patrick ?
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Post by Del on Nov 29, 2023 10:08:23 GMT
Overall a very good performance from the team and a hard won point. As has been said previously Harry has recaptured some of his best form,Arnold was excellent in goal apart from his kicking & Pereira was a revelation when he came on. Surely he has to start on Saturday if he is allowed.
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Post by Andy K on Nov 29, 2023 10:13:08 GMT
Totally echo the thoughts above. Our players to a man ran their socks off. I want to add Angol to that list too, someone who comes in (sometimes with reason) for flack from some quarters for his lack of effort. That wasn't the case at all yesterday.
The moaners can do one. I've not stood on moaners terrace about 30 years ago, and we have no divine right to be where we are. We've seen this team fight and scrap for everything over the last few weeks. This is why I still totally believe we'll be a L2 club next season.
I agree Crewe have been the best side I've seen in the league this season and that was a great point against a side that have only lost twice away this season (and only 3 times in all league games). We're now in a position where we need to get 5 points more than the teams currently around us to stay up. We're also not the only side with the worst defence in the league (Colchester join us) and now no longer have the worst goal difference in the league (FGR take that title). On the last 6 games we sit in the middle of the form table.
There was one move in the 2nd half which involved pretty much most of the side which reminded me of how we played in title winning seasons. We have it in us, and we can do this.
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Post by steveo77 on Nov 29, 2023 10:22:34 GMT
a very useful point against one of the best sides in the league. Its great to be on a 5 match unbeaten run now (6 if you include the Cup)
just need to get some players back and then the wins will come - I was impressed with the battling spirit shown last night. just important to keep in touch with the teams around us at the bottom.
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Post by Stewart on Nov 29, 2023 10:28:25 GMT
Not much to add to what others have said. I questioned whether age was catching up with HarryB at the start of the season but I thought he was superb last night to add to to excellent performances over recent weeks. Maybe it's just me but the other Harry seemed just a tad out of sorts maybe because of carrying a knock or having a different partner up front who, I'm afraid, again posed little threat? Little threat ? Absolutely no threat at all ! How on earth does he start in front of Omari Patrick ? Seven goals. Not bad for a target man👌
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Post by Del on Nov 29, 2023 10:36:36 GMT
Little threat ? Absolutely no threat at all ! How on earth does he start in front of Omari Patrick ? Seven goals. Not bad for a target man👌 Are we talking about the same person ? lol
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Post by halftimet on Nov 29, 2023 11:01:29 GMT
Good battling point. Thought Crewe were the best side I’ve seen down the Lane so far this season. A few jittery individual errors in the defence first half and we were a touch lucky not to be punished at least once before we were. Clearing our lines properly would make life a lot easier at times. We responded though and worked away. Thought generally a bit better and more solid 2nd half. They gave us a real chance on the break by committing numbers forward but we didn’t quite take the right option to get the winner (bar the O’Brien one which we worked well). Happy with another point tonight. Yes, injuries mounting but hopefully a few might be close - Gape, Goodliffe didn’t seem that serious, Hart must be close and should be running fit at the very least. John is a worry as seems to be picking up a few injuries recently. Kizzi might just be our best centre back so I’ve no problem with him there and Jackson right back - which leaves left back as the problem. Could Pereira have a stab at it? At least he has a left and should offer a decent outlet and a bit of balance. Thought that was the best goalkeeper I’ve seen out of the ones currently at the club just on that one showing. Kicks could do with some work but I’ll give the benefit of the doubt and put down to rustiness. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Patrick start Saturday, think it’s out of the question we’ll be keeping him out of the side to sell him! Still may have an important role to play for us this season. At least he’s one of the few fresh. Patrick must be gutted that on a bench of only 6 subs last night O’Brien was preferred in midfield on the left side to him. He was the biggest signing the club made in the summer and probably one of the biggest earners.
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Post by Del on Nov 29, 2023 13:42:34 GMT
I thought he did very well against Charlton alongside Harry Smith in a difficult match. His pace up front would make him a real handfull.
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Post by Stewart on Nov 29, 2023 13:45:03 GMT
I thought he did very well against Charlton alongside Harry Smith in a difficult match. His pace up front would make him a real handfull. Maybe he will get his chance on Saturday!
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Post by Del on Nov 29, 2023 14:05:20 GMT
First the positive - A good point against an in form team, keeps the points ticking over - keep the faith. Now the negative - I have enjoyed watching Sutton for nearly forty years and have always looked forward to our games, but over recent weeks the ‘whingers’ in the Collingwood Rec stand have raised their consistent moaning to a new level. Tonight was no exception, with constant negativity and insults to our own players (how anyone can question Harry B’s commitment to our club and his worthiness of the captaincy is beyond me!). Listening to the 3 or 4 main culprits it is clear that they are all world class coaches, albeit that the vast majority of their decision making seems to be with the benefit of hindsight, with constant mixed messages coming from them (it is very common to hear them call for us to ‘pressure the ball’ only for that to be followed immediately by ‘where is the midfield’ once the opposition has bypassed the press!). They clearly don’t enjoy watching Sutton at the moment (and I know it’s been tough this season) but here’s a friendly suggestion - if you don’t like watching us at the moment then don’t come to watch, then the rest of us supporters can enjoy the game in peace and do what we go to the games for, to support the team through the good and the bad. Sorry for the long rant but we have to all be in this together - it’s always been that way and always should be. Looking forward to Saturday - although I may need to relocate within the ground to preserve my sanity!! 40 years and you have just discovered the internet! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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jr
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Post by jr on Nov 29, 2023 19:11:40 GMT
Good battling point. Thought Crewe were the best side I’ve seen down the Lane so far this season. A few jittery individual errors in the defence first half and we were a touch lucky not to be punished at least once before we were. Clearing our lines properly would make life a lot easier at times. We responded though and worked away. Thought generally a bit better and more solid 2nd half. They gave us a real chance on the break by committing numbers forward but we didn’t quite take the right option to get the winner (bar the O’Brien one which we worked well). Happy with another point tonight. Yes, injuries mounting but hopefully a few might be close - Gape, Goodliffe didn’t seem that serious, Hart must be close and should be running fit at the very least. John is a worry as seems to be picking up a few injuries recently. Kizzi might just be our best centre back so I’ve no problem with him there and Jackson right back - which leaves left back as the problem. Could Pereira have a stab at it? At least he has a left and should offer a decent outlet and a bit of balance. Thought that was the best goalkeeper I’ve seen out of the ones currently at the club just on that one showing. Kicks could do with some work but I’ll give the benefit of the doubt and put down to rustiness. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Patrick start Saturday, think it’s out of the question we’ll be keeping him out of the side to sell him! Still may have an important role to play for us this season. At least he’s one of the few fresh. Patrick must be gutted that on a bench of only 6 subs last night O’Brien was preferred in midfield on the left side to him. He was the biggest signing the club made in the summer and probably one of the biggest earners. I’m sure he is gutted but when he’s not doing the complete job on the pitch he deserves to be benched. It’s no coincidence that our results have improved since he’s been on the bench
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Post by halftimet on Nov 30, 2023 8:08:20 GMT
That’s why I think he will go in January.
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Post by paz on Nov 30, 2023 11:28:02 GMT
That’s why I think he will go in January. Did he not sign a year's contract? We would need to be offered a fee I would imagine. Its a shame, as he is the best attacking player we have had, But if he does not want to put the defensive work in then he becomes a luxury player we can't afford.
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Post by Del on Nov 30, 2023 11:33:50 GMT
But he could play alongside Smith and knows where the back of the net is.
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