With respect to Cheltenham fans here, I really thought they were awful against us today. Lincoln didn't do enough in the final third (particularly first half), but we were very comfortable at the back all game. In the end we're thankful for the OG for the opening goal, but it was deserved and McCartan certainly deserved his goal through sheer persistence throughout the game. Still top, despite not playing our best but we were never in serious trouble defensively. Still had to listen to twats moaning that we weren't winning (and demanding big Matt Rhead came on), just before the first goal. They probably think that for the money we paid for Akinde, he should score every game. Granted he missed a great chance in the first half, and inadvertently blocked a goal bound shot in second, but his strength, movement and pace is excellent. I feel a little for Matt Green not getting a look in, but his time will come again.
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Originally posted by RobW View PostWith respect to Cheltenham fans here, I really thought they were awful against us today. Lincoln didn't do enough in the final third (particularly first half), but we were very comfortable at the back all game. In the end we're thankful for the OG for the opening goal, but it was deserved and McCartan certainly deserved his goal through sheer persistence throughout the game. Still top, despite not playing our best but we were never in serious trouble defensively. Still had to listen to twats moaning that we weren't winning (and demanding big Matt Rhead came on), just before the first goal. They probably think that for the money we paid for Akinde, he should score every game. Granted he missed a great chance in the first half, and inadvertently blocked a goal bound shot in second, but his strength, movement and pace is excellent. I feel a little for Matt Green not getting a look in, but his time will come again.
After that any confidence we had, which wasn't much anyway, was completely drained and we never even remotely looked like getting back into it.
I'm not surprised by the result, or the performance, Lincoln were a class above, but I'd happily forego yesterday's defeat if we beat Morecambe on Tuesday evening.
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In recent away games Newport have kept things tight, winning their last three, conceding just one goal.
Then there’s their psychedelic home form in the last three matches:
Yeovil L 0-6
Cambridge W 4-2
Macclesfield D 3-3.
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Originally posted by ingoldale View PostAaaand breathe.
Grimsby played well though, quite well organised in defence and pacy on the break - two in particular gave us problems, the central striker and the wide left (wouldn't quite say winger) - I can't offer any more detail than that as I can barely keep track of the names of Carlisle players never mind the opposition.
It's going to be a long run in til Christmas for us with this squad, the only plus point from last night was Mike Jones returning off the bench, displacing whichever young loanee from Fleetwood we were relying on to run the midfield at that given moment.
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Originally posted by Walt Flanagans Dog View PostCarlisle's "performance" was typical of those I've seen this season - quite neat in possession but no attacking edge, continually getting bogged down in passing around in triangles out wide without a lot of idea what to do next, easily defended by the opposition who realize they just need to pay attention and close them down, and a mistake will come eventually. We had more chances as the game went on, but could have played all night and still not scored. Three home games without a goal, including a missed penalty.
Grimsby played well though, quite well organised in defence and pacy on the break - two in particular gave us problems, the central striker and the wide left (wouldn't quite say winger) - I can't offer any more detail than that as I can barely keep track of the names of Carlisle players never mind the opposition.
It's going to be a long run in til Christmas for us with this squad, the only plus point from last night was Mike Jones returning off the bench, displacing whichever young loanee from Fleetwood we were relying on to run the midfield at that given moment.
With all the negativity online - and not having seen us since Newport away - I was expecting far worse but I thought we were good value for the 3 points.
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Annoying defeat at Tranmere last night, particularly as we dominated the first half without perhaps creating too many outright chances. Goal was really soft too, simple ball over the top after Shackell got himself out of position and Norwood nipped in behind.
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Originally posted by ingoldale View Post(I, I am somewhat ashamed to say, watched on ifollow).
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Last gasp equaliser for us last night at home to Morecambe after what is being called a terrible performance. That young sprite (the first player older than me to play for the club in the last 3 years) Luke Varney getting both goals on his home debut.
We have a squad of 29 at the moment and it needs trimming quickly. Unfortunately, only 3 or 4 of them appear up to standard. We need two team worse than us at the moment, fortunately, Macclesfield just haven't got going and Cambridge have been dreadful (even we beat them). When they change managers could be our undoing though.
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Originally posted by ad hoc View PostHow long has Dunne got do you reckon Janik?
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Originally posted by Walt Flanagans Dog View PostCarlisle's "performance" was typical of those I've seen this season - quite neat in possession but no attacking edge, continually getting bogged down in passing around in triangles out wide without a lot of idea what to do next, easily defended by the opposition who realize they just need to pay attention and close them down, and a mistake will come eventually. We had more chances as the game went on, but could have played all night and still not scored. Three home games without a goal, including a missed penalty.
Grimsby played well though, quite well organised in defence and pacy on the break - two in particular gave us problems, the central striker and the wide left (wouldn't quite say winger) - I can't offer any more detail than that as I can barely keep track of the names of Carlisle players never mind the opposition.
It's going to be a long run in til Christmas for us with this squad, the only plus point from last night was Mike Jones returning off the bench, displacing whichever young loanee from Fleetwood we were relying on to run the midfield at that given moment.
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Originally posted by Felicity, I guess so View PostI wouldn't say easily dealt with by Grimsby- there were lots of people holding their breath/squealing anxiously around me as Carlisle held posession around the box (very impressively at times- don't knock it too much). The BBC stats had 20+ shots - can't say i remember that many, but the keeper had a few saves to make and the header against the bar was a huge let off.
If we have any Maccelsfield lurkers on here then hold tight folks, we're coming along in a couple of weeks to end your winless streak.
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Originally posted by Walt Flanagans Dog View PostI can't remember 20+ either, though a few speculative efforts may have counted. I'm probably looking at it from the perspective of the last three games overall, where it's been a familiar pattern that we can hold a lot of possession around the box, and even look good doing it, and achieve very little.
If we have any Maccelsfield lurkers on here then hold tight folks, we're coming along in a couple of weeks to end your winless streak.
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It seems to be a fairly current tactic though. I seem to recall Liverpool doing it on a couple of occasions v Chelsea last weekend and I have seen clubs in non-league and the League do it over the last few seasons. I fail to see that the benefit completely outweighs leaving 1 or 2 up. Especially when you consider Grimsby's defensive record since Slade took over and we initially started doing it.
(I'd be interested to know other people's thoughts)
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I saw Dulwich Hamlet the other week and they kept three up when defending corners and they were away from home. They didn't suffer from it, indeed it meant their opponents Slough kept four back so the penalty area was far less crowded affording their keeper and defenders a clearer run at the ball which happens less and less with all the crowding and blocking that is commonplace at corners nowadays.Last edited by Ray de Galles; 05-10-2018, 10:57.
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Originally posted by Ray de Galles View PostI saw Dulwich Hamlet the other week and they kept three up when defending corners and they were away from home. They didn't suffer from it, indeed it meant their opponents Slough kept four back so the penalty area was far less crowded affording their keeper a clearer run at the ball which happens less and less with all the crowding and blocking that is commonplace at corners nowadays.
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We've all seen Nicky Maynard's first goal for Bury, haven't we?
https://twitter.com/buryfcofficial/status/1048907767220785153
We have now.
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The ref completely ruined the game between Lincoln and Cambridge yesterday for sending off City's Ellis Chapman for a really soft late tackle (if that). I've seen it several times, it's a 50-50 between him and the Cambridge player and I still can't fathom how the ref decided to give a straight red, without consulting either the fourth official or his assistant. It's barely a yellow, and in fairness to Cambridge they've said they'll help with appealing against it. Ref also missed a blatant penalty to the visitors apparently, the standard of officials is so, so bad. Very happy with a point after playing for 70 mins with 10 men, but losing a few players to injuries and I think we might have to move Michael Bostwick to centre mid for cover.
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