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Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: woolster on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 09:32:36
tough game but think we can get a draw, 1.1


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 09:45:37
I'd certainly take s draw now, but I think they'll have too much for us.

that said, still early in the season, anything is possible.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 09:52:38
Would love a win, or a draw, but suspect defeat, and the subsequent humiliation when you live in the place of the team that beats you.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 09:59:56
I would take a draw TBH its a tough and daunting place for a footballing side to visit.

2-1 defeat with Anderson scoring, 8948 with 513 Town fans.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:32:34
Pre match it's a marathon not a sprint in The Square Sail.
Not spotted any Brexit loving hooligans yet.
Should be a few Polski Skleps here.
Still a nation of shopkeepers.

The level crossing in the city centre is cool.
Fortunately there is a footbridge so access to the next pub is not hindered.

So today, an almost impossible task against a L2 giant.
I'm liking PB's game plan of hunt in packs, win the second ball then play the opposition off the park.

Good atmosphere last time.
Looking forward to the siren and the drum.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: SleafordRobin on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:33:31
Would love a win, or a draw, but suspect defeat, and the subsequent humiliation when you live in the place of the team that beats you.

This, Lincoln fans are unbearable with their ridiculous overconfidence



Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: hefty toe on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:47:00
I would certainly take a point with no injuries and suspensions.  Not very optimistic.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:48:03
Looking forward to the siren and the drum.
Said no football fan ever :D

I would certainly take a point with no injuries and suspensions.  Not very optimistic.
This.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:57:47
Maybe good to get this fixture out the way early doors.

Nothing to lose game for me....I'm hoping for a positive result.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 11:41:31
Surprisingly quick and easy trip. In The Grill - classy. Not


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 11:43:04
Happily take a draw.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 11:55:20
This, Lincoln fans are unbearable with their ridiculous overconfidence



Oh, so you get it too down in Sleaford. The most cocky ones seem to be those who probably had never even  been to Sincil Bank until the FA cup matches the season before last.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:57:32
unchanged team!


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:57:43
Exactly the same side and subs as last week.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:58:07
unchanged team!
Which means Knoyle is fit, great news.

Vigouroux, Knoyle, Lancashire, Conroy, Taylor; McGlashan, Smith, Doughty, Alzate, Anderson; Adebayo.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:58:38
Exactly the same side and subs as last week.
Except for Nelson.  ;)


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:01:29
Except for Nelson.  ;)
The same Nelson that was on the bench last week? ;)

TOWN  Vigouroux; Knoyle, Lancashire (C), Conroy, Taylor; Doughty, Smith, Alzate; Anderson, Adebayo, McGlashan.

SUBS - McCormick, Nelson, Romanski, McCourt, Diagouraga, Iandolo, Twine.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:04:24
Lincoln lining up with Bostwick a midfielder at CB although he has played there before.

4231 with Akinde up front on his own with no Green or Rhead, they have changed their line up to counter our passing game.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:04:41
The same Nelson that was on the bench last week? ;)

Forgive me, for some reason I didn’t think he signed till this week? Even though I went last week and knew he started Tuesday.
It’s been a long week.
Apologies JJ.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:05:54
Forgive me, for some reason I didn’t think he signed till this week? Even though I went last week and knew he started Tuesday.
It’s been a long week.
Apologies JJ.
:) never need to apologise, I had to double check myself :D I am off now to watch the game, no updates today.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:06:22
toffolo starts for them too


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:56:09
Has iFollow started yet?


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:57:19
Nope


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:58:44
Has iFollow started yet?

Audio not video...again.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 13:59:30
Wankers


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:00:14
3 mins in and still nothing, this is fucking shit.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:03:04
6 mins still only audio and no video.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:03:25
and not a hint of anyone available on support


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:04:46
Lincoln fans also have no stream yet.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: tans on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:05:01
Pisstakers


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:05:45
It's the most unreliable service I've known, and I am not exaggerating.


Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:05:47
oh FFS Anderson.

penalty to Lincoln


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:06:22
oh FFS Anderson.

penalty to Lincoln

Massively delayed as well.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:06:25
Penalty to Lincoln.


Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:06:36
Akinde scores 1-0.

Town claim it was outside but ref waves away. Soft one, but..

(according to radio)


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:07:26
It's not even been taken here yet


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:07:52
Quote from: Flashheart
It's not even been taken here yet
oops, sorry to spoil it


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:07:55
10 mins in and still no video, fucking wankers.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:08:43
Stream up and working now


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:09:10
Enjoy.....

 :doh:


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: tans on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:10:46
Commentaey is awful on the video feed


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:11:03
Who gave the penalty away?

Why can't ifollow sort their service out?  It's not acceptzble when people are paying for it.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:16:30
sounds like we are getting mullered by the counter attack


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:17:04
Who gave the penalty away?

Why can't ifollow sort their service out?  It's not acceptzble when people are paying for it.

Smith on BBC.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:17:07
Quote from: joteddyred
Who gave the penalty away?

Why can't ifollow sort their service out?  It's not acceptzble when people are paying for it.
Anderson/Taylor after a break during a poor mcGlashen cross, apparently


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:20:22
Quote from: THE FLASH
Quote
Who gave the penalty away?

Why can't ifollow sort their service out?  It's not acceptzble when people are paying for it.
Smith on BBC.
oh wait, was it their Anderson that won it?

confused!


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:23:52
Matt Preston just scored for Mansfield to draw them level.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:25:09
2-0. Boswick


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: newmarket red on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:25:56
For fuck sake


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:26:33
They are fucking battering us in the air.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:27:28
They hit the bar before that...


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:27:30
Quote from: Peter Venkman
They are fucking battering us in the air.

well, there's a shock :)


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: tans on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:27:48
This stream is unwatchable at times


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: REDBUCK on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:30:28
Good test for Brown and his tactical nous for the second half.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:34:23
listening only, doesn't sound like we'll get back into it so far


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:34:36
So many sloppy passes.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:36:50
Do do do do Diagouraga! Just felt like adding that


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Benzel on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:39:15
Lincoln fan on Twitter said this is the best they've played under Cowley

Sent from my SM-G930F


Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:40:00
penalty... town ??? maybe

soft one again... handball from Taylor shot..


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:40:09
yup


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:41:20
goooooooooal

2-1..

doughty.


but sounds a bit lucky. still in it


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:42:21
Get in my son


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:44:31
According to a Lincoln fan on Twitter:-

‘That's the best 30 minutes of football @LincolnCity_FC have played under DC’

So hopefully they drop off and we can get back into it in the second half.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:46:57
half time. somehow still in this. Going to have to tighten the fuck up


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:50:26
Well, in order of shockingly bad:

1) Anderson
2) Taylor
3) Pitch

Taylor would be number one but for the fact Anderson conceded the penalty.

Came more into the game in the last 10 mins of the half, but we need to sort ourselves out.  We look ok on the ball through the midfield, but the defenders seem completely at a loss how to cope with their forward line and as a result are in panic mode too often.

Only a goal in it though, get on the ball a bit more, see if Lincoln begin thinking about keeping what they have.

edit: might need to switch Taylor and Anderson around if it wasn't him that gave it away - he's been useless when we have the ball though.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:52:40
Poor 1st half performance probably didn't deserve the goal, quite lucky penalty hit someones hand from a shot from Taylor but it was struck so hard it could have hot anything.

When we keep the ball down and pass we looks a good side but we hoof it to Adebayo too often.

Akinde still looks like carthorse outside of the box.

Lincoln have changed their style to counter us, and in the main its worked, but they still hoof it forward when they can for the pace of Anderson (theirs not ours) and rely on him.

Lincoln are a bunch of dirty bastards, leaving the foot in and kicking us at every chance they get, lucky not to have more players injured. They can't cope with McGlashan when he has the ball, Alzate has been poor as has Doughty....until the last 5 mins.

Why do we keep kicking it long for Adebayo as thats playing into their hands, get the ball down and run at them, they have little pace at the back.

Oh and Taylor is a mile off the pace, he can't keep up with Anderson who has run him ragged.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Posh Red on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 14:59:49
We’ve not played well, but are somehow still in it.

Taylor is being constantly exposed by the ball in behind him, he just doesn’t have the pace without some cover and they are exploiting that.

We will need to improve second half to get anything.

Oh, and surprise surprise the Ref is shite (even though he gave us a dodgy pen)


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:02:55
According to a Lincoln fan on Twitter:-

‘That's the best 30 minutes of football @LincolnCity_FC have played under DC’

So hopefully they drop off and we can get back into it in the second half.
Fucking hell they mush have seen a lot of shit then. They have been workmanlike but not good, we have made them look better than they are.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:05:52
As good as Taylor was last season (in comparison to everyone else), he got done for pace regularly.  It’s too be expected given his age, but ai can’t help but wonder whether it will be more of an issue this season as he’s another year older and slower.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:07:56
We need to take either Conroy or Lancashire off as neither have won hardly a single header yet, and they have missed a coupld this half already again. Nelson at least will put himself in there and mix it.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:29:58
Pox losing at home.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:31:48
Twine and McCort on


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:35:17
Anybody else lost comms?


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:36:51
3-1

Game over

Sounded better in the second half though


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:37:54
Poor defending.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:38:18
Sounded better in the second half though
Much better and the goal was against the run of play.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: tans on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:39:00
Defence is absolute poverty.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:39:30
Defence was a huge issue last year and he’s still not fixed it. soapy tit wank.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:40:42
Poor defending.

He's jumped between two fucking defenders then the mans put the knock down in unchallenged.

And now its 4-1


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:41:31
Shocking defending again.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:42:22
Oh dear


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:42:58
Taylor has been abysmal and Lancashire has just displayed everything that is wrong with his game.  Need that centre half and a left back based on this.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:43:02
Jesus wept. They just stopped.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:45:50
We have been out bullied by a stronger, bigger, fitter side that always pressed us with 3 players when we were on the ball.

Too many players having off days at the back, 2 CB's, a LB and another attacker to change things badly needed.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:46:19
As good and deserved as last week was, we've conceded 10 in 3 games.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: LucienSanchez on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:46:24
Taylor cannot be relied upon as a LB in a 4, and Lancashire/Robertson are abysmal. Failure to replace them will only lead to conceding a fair few, and a season of struggle. Brown should have known.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:48:12
The old ex player curse


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:49:07
Our midfield went to pot when Twine and McCourt came on.

Ths wasn't the sort of game that Twine was needed for and McCourt can't pass a ball.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: tans on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:49:14
Every single one of them bar Alzate has been a steaming pile of cockjuggling thundercunt. How a striker that is 6’5 can not win a header is beyond me


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: joteddyred on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:49:38
We’ve had the whole summer to strengthen the defence and here we are again, same old shite.  Pathetic.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: newmarket red on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:50:09
Same old shit being served up again. :no:


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:51:04
Lincoln really aren't that good but we made them look like world beaters today at times.



Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:52:10
Well that was fucking shit.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Riddick on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:53:25
Hopefully this helps Brown convince Power to up the budget a little. The defence is the same as last year and it wasn't good enough.

I will say that its down to the team to defend though, not just the back 4. As good as Smith was opening game i think the sooner Toums is fit and able to sit in front of the back 4 the better.

The direct old school teams like lincoln are always our undoing, one year we will have the strength in the team to deal with them,


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: adje on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:56:47
That Nelson must be shiite


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: sir windon on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 15:58:15
Clean shite mentality?


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:00:19
The good:  For about 30 minutes we were looking good, the starting midfield has to be right up there for this league.

The bad: Anderson - he's had near enough a full season now, and he's not learning.  He must lose possession with the ball tied up between his feet more than any other player I have ever seen.

The ugly: Taylor and towards the end Lancashire, fucking awful defending.

Overall, we won't play many better organised and stronger teams this season.  If the defence had any pride in performance we'd be talking about a 2-1 loss and that we'd given them a good game 2nd half.  As it is, we made that easy for them in the final quarter.

Central defender and left back for me.

As it is, I still think on balance that we'll be ok and in the play off hunt without those additions. IF we can sort the back out somehow we'd be a good team.

Now, I am no fan of Brown, and his subs for two league games running have had me scratching my head.  he's vacated the middle of the pitch, and this week it cost us by exposing the shitness of our defence.  i really do not know why - I get going for a goal, but Anderson was a walking disaster movie whereas the central 3 had some control.  if anything, bring someone on for Anderson and release Alzate a little more, or Doughty.  It's the sort of thing Flitcroft would do - Crawley/Barnet.

Final thought - the entire team should be sent running around the pitch for 30 minutes after the final 5 minutes.  Yes you are getting beat, but they all felt sorry for themselves and let Lincoln stroll it.

Still, I'll allow Reg to quote me at the end of the season - "think we will win more than we lose this season".


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:01:14
Same old shit being served up again. :no:

Yep, you are consistent, I will give you that.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:01:24
Its early season, Dave may improve us. But right now the stats on goals against  aren't great.

I can forgive the 2 against Macclesfield because they were cock ups.
Chelsea U23s, concerning but lots of changes.
Lincoln, no excuses, early season or not.

So what the hell happened? We offered Preston and McGivern, get neither then suddenly don't want to or can't afford to attract experienced replacements.

Not convinced by our forward line either.

Bah, bloody football, one week you are encouraged and optimistic, a week later it all looks very different.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:03:08
Oooh, good summary Rob. Not that I actually watched it.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:05:21
Just as the win last week will have papered a little over our weakness at the back, this weeks scoreline and abject defending by at least two of the players will have made it feel like we were awful.  I don't think we are as bad as today suggests - it's easy to think it when you get stuffed.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:05:55
That Nelson must be shiite
He didn't have a great game vs Chelsea but looked way way better than Toums or McCourt did. How he didn't get a game is beyond me, we looked awful at the back again.

Anderson got better 2nd half and made some good runs but not in too dangerous a position

McGlashan looked handy when he got the ball

Adebayo struggled to win much in the air but not bad on the ground.

Knoyle didn't play too badly.

All the midfield struggled first half but got much better 2nd half until Alzate went off and we struggled, Alzate was the pick of our midfield

Smith broke up play a lot again

Doughty looked good on the ball but lost a lot of tackles

Vigs had a pretty good game but was not protected.

Taylor looks lost at LB

Lancashire very poor again

Conroy looked a bit better but was not without fault

McCourt can't pass or shoot on the evidence of the last 2 games

Twine ran about but looks too lightweight for this league and he is not a left winger


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Outletred on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:09:00
After 3 games looks like the deficiencies of last year have not been addressed at all which is unforgivable.

Lincoln were better than us and stronger than us all over the park.

The fact we’ve conceded 10 goals in 3 games is not promotion form.

If Power is serious about top 3 then he needs to fix this and quick- though judging in the last 5 years don’t think he will


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:11:54
I’d give Diagaouraga another 90 on Tuesday to try and get up to speed, the same with Nelson. With Smith and Lancashire being the 2 to make way.

The left back situation is a difficult one, because I just can’t see Taylor brining replaced/dropped despite it being pretty obvious his legs have almost given up. Yes he his set pieces are good, he works hard etc but he is a weak link, he was too last season the but the shitness of everyone else made him look okay.

We know, and Brown knows we are still a couple short, hopefully after today Power needs less convincing and can see it for himself. It would be nice to get 2 in by next weekend. Would be amazed if anything happens before Tuesday.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:14:12
Under Macari in 85-86 we lost our first home game vs Wrexham 1-0 and then lost our 2nd game away at Hereford 4-1, as we all know we went on to win the title that season.

Under PdC we won our first game of the season v Crewe 3-0 then proceeded to lose our next 4 matches in a row, winning the title in May that year.

I look forward to us signing some players who will add a bit of strength where needed.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:14:22
On a side note, I noticed Jordan Turnbull hasn’t been starting for Northampton. If available, would anyone have him back here? Could cover both centre back and left back.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:15:24
Needed defenders and didn't get any....6 in 2 games (forget that Boycott shite)....So, no change...


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RedRag on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:16:07
Taylor's lack of pace was there for all to see last Saturday, so it's disappointing but unsurprising this seems to have been a feature today.  


Liked Turnbull at the time but wouldn't be overly optimistic if we had him back.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:17:36
Brown is on.

Men against boys
Wrong mentality
Hangover from last season
Need to bring in a couple of experience in to fix it....

Blah blah....Can't be arsed with it, sorry.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Riddick on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:17:48
Nope. He is not what we need.

We need 2 ugly no nonsense CB's who are physically powerful. Can't remember the last one we had. Preston got close but not really. The old Taylor/Calderwood/Morrison (cardiff captain now i see)/Flint etc. I like the team playing football but i want my 2 CB's to be winning 95% of everything first. Don't feel that way about Lancs or Conroy to be honest.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:19:07
On a side note, I noticed Jordan Turnbull hasn’t been starting for Northampton. If available, would anyone have him back here? Could cover both centre back and left back.

He's already said he wants a ball winner not a ball player when talking about JSW.

I agree with him TBH. And Turnbull isn't that type.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:22:26
At least Brown is talking about getting some "men" in (defensive)

Richards has returned to full training OK, may get some time Tuesday (or Saturday).


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Riddick on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:24:21
The frustration is that its not new that we need this in the squad. Seems its really fucking difficult to get those players in as we should have started that process in the summer when Preston etc jumped ship.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 16:28:44
On the plus side, the league 1 table looks good :)


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 17:14:42
The frustration is that you could see the weaknesses from space in fucking January...and here we are two games in.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 17:15:25
On the plus side, the league 1 table looks good :)

Away to Pompey next Saturday P3 L3 on the cards....


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 17:34:48
The frustration is that you could see the weaknesses from space in fucking January...and here we are two games in.

As an indicator, today does point towards this season's squad as being weaker than last.  OK we've probably got a couple of loans to come in, but a couple of kids isn't what we need.

Too early for the alarm bell, but not been a good week, kind of wasted the Maccy get out of jail card.

 


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 17:58:58
I observed on another thread that there had not been a significant improvement in both the playing and managerial staff.  Regretfully, there may be an ounce of truth in that. 


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Sir red ken on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 18:18:16
As an indicator, today does point towards this season's squad as being weaker than last.  OK we've probably got a couple of loans to come in, but a couple of kids isn't what we need.

Too early for the alarm bell, but not been a good week, kind of wasted the Maccy get out of jail card.

 
You are absolutly correct on all the above points.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: REDBUCK on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 18:25:16
Two games in, of course he is


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 19:03:42
Just got back and can add no more to what’s been said.

Taylor was dreadful - teams target him every game now. Not good enough for LB and not a hope in hell of making our midfield. It’s time to hang up his boots and concentrate on coaching. Getting a starting place just because he can take a decent free kick - but today his free kicks were awful - is nonsensical.

Now, I have to disagree with comments about Lincoln. I though they were terrific - faster, stronger, more committed. I doubt we’ll play a better side all season.

Their fans deserve a lot of praise, too. Brilliant backing. You can see a club going somewhere.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: SleafordRobin on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 19:50:07
Just got back and can add no more to what’s been said.

Taylor was dreadful - teams target him every game now. Not good enough for LB and not a hope in hell of making our midfield. It’s time to hang up his boots and concentrate on coaching. Getting a starting place just because he can take a decent free kick - but today his free kicks were awful - is nonsensical.

Now, I have to disagree with comments about Lincoln. I though they were terrific - faster, stronger, more committed. I doubt we’ll play a better side all season.

Their fans deserve a lot of praise, too. Brilliant backing. You can see a club going somewhere.

Agree with your points about Taylor, his distribution was poor also today.  I wasn't at the match last week & was really looking forward to seeing Adebayo.  Disappointed would be an understatement, not sure he won a header all game & struck me as one who didn't fancy a battle.  Cross in the 2nd half comes to mind where he could/should have thrown himself in front of their defender to get on the end of it.

Lincoln surprised me... they were organised & completely pressed our midfield, giving us no time on the ball.  They were quick on the break & clinical, obviously done their homework exploiting our left. 

Ref was awful


Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 20:19:03
Not arguing he had a bad couple of games, but I'm not writing Taylor off yet. Didn't he start poorly last season too?

Adebeyo surprised me last week, because against Pompey in the friendly he was exactly the player you described today.

But he was good last week, honest


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: DiV on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 20:54:45
Porous at the back.
Not enough goals in us.

Exactly the same position as when Brown took over.
He didn’t improve us when he joined but cut him some slack because it was Flitcrofts team. Brown had the back end of last season to evaluate and pre-season to change.

It’s very early days (obviously) but nothing has changed.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 21:12:11
Fuck me, some of you are a bunch of turncoat cunts. Has this become the 'new' faacebook page?

Yes we got dicked today and can't shy at a 4-1 loss. We knew Lincoln would be a 2 or 3 goal loss. Strange that. Most predicted a loss/happy if we managed a point.

So we won our first with a desire to keep on playing until the bitter end. Today we went to shit. Maybe we'll be the opposite of last season and win lots at home but be shit away? I'm not going to read the fucking last rights on STFC's Football League existence though.

We have all of August still to get the squad complete. Much like many sides. We will get the additions.

You can moan like little bitches all you like and be as dramatic as an emotional teenager but fuck me, some of you get a grip. You're grown men (I assume). If we don't get in the players Brown is saying we will then maybe have a bit more concern. However, a league isn't won, or lost after two matches. I'll assess after the squad is complete and several matches have been played with said complete squad. AKA, the 10 game mark.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: hefty toe on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 21:12:49
Did any Swindon players pick up any injuries?


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: DiV on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 04:43:15
We knew Lincoln would be a 2 or 3 goal loss.

Everything that is wrong with STFC right there.
Mentality.
Top to bottom we accept mediocre (...or worse) shite.

We’ve had glaring holes in our squad since Brown took over. These should have been sorted months ago not a month into the season.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 06:09:13
Not arguing he had a bad couple of games, but I'm not writing Taylor off yet. Didn't he start poorly last season too?

Adebeyo surprised me last week, because against Pompey in the friendly he was exactly the player you described today.

But he was good last week, honest
According to Cowley he set their team up especially to target Taylor. When 50% of your back 4 are not up to the task you can expect performances like yesterday.

Just 2 slight moans. Their pen didn’t look like one to me and I was about 10 yards away and we had a stonewall handball not given in the 2nd half. A bit of straw clutching. Also, there seemed to be more Town fans then there were seats available.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 06:48:22
Did any Swindon players pick up any injuries?
I believe a few hurt their feelings.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 06:57:29
How ironic that the social media attention seekers are bemoaning the lack of quality Brown has brought in whilst crying for Sendles-White to be signed again.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 07:52:41
Perhaps re-signing Sebastien Ruster would be the answer?  He was a special player on Championship Manager and was a key member of my multiple promotion winning side.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: donkey on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 08:59:55
Just 2 slight moans. Their pen didn’t look like one to me and I was about 10 yards away and we had a stonewall handball not given in the 2nd half. A bit of straw clutching. Also, there seemed to be more Town fans then there were seats available.

Agree on both pens. The hand all not given was awful. Could have been 2-2 and a different game. Btw there were plenty of seats to the left of the stand (not that that's of any use to you now!).


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: RedRag on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 09:29:13
Fuck me, some of you are a bunch of turncoat cunts. Has this become the 'new' faacebook page?

Yes we got dicked today and can't shy at a 4-1 loss. We knew Lincoln would be a 2 or 3 goal loss. Strange that. Most predicted a loss/happy if we managed a point.

So we won our first with a desire to keep on playing until the bitter end. Today we went to shit. Maybe we'll be the opposite of last season and win lots at home but be shit away? I'm not going to read the fucking last rights on STFC's Football League existence though.

We have all of August still to get the squad complete. Much like many sides. We will get the additions.

You can moan like little bitches all you like and be as dramatic as an emotional teenager but fuck me, some of you get a grip. You're grown men (I assume). If we don't get in the players Brown is saying we will then maybe have a bit more concern. However, a league isn't won, or lost after two matches. I'll assess after the squad is complete and several matches have been played with said complete squad. AKA, the 10 game mark.
Quite right on the need for perspective.  Ridiculously early to be commenting on how the season might pan out.  At the same time, we have a new squad and we are all eager to look at signs as to how it might be shaping up and that sort of comment is helpful.  Especially to those of us who didn't see the performance.

For me, Taylor's lack of pace wasn't targeted last week and he had a very fair game.  However, I thought at the time that he would NEED another player to protect him.  When that's the case, the next thing you get is moaners blaming defenders for neglecting their marking.  Tbf, it seems the present suggestions are that we need a physically dominant ball winner at the centre, a la Preston.

Taylor might be a sub worth considering if we're chasing a game but I think he's had it as a starter.  




Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 09:35:29
I think many teams have targetted Taylors lack of pace and the way he doesn't track back.

As stated above his dead ball delivery has not been that great in his last handful of games, including the end of last season, so at this moment in time doesn't justify his place in the side, a solid defensive LB would be on my list as well as 2 strong no nonsence centre backs and a different type of striker who can mix it up too. Nelson may be one of those defenders but he wasn't quite that on his debut last week altho he did get a lot of blocks in his defensive heading from crosses looked fairly weak.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 09:51:59
Was a shame to see Taylor have such a poor game.

While Nelson will likely add some physicality, we also need an old head that's been there and done that to help organise them. I think Brown mentioned getting in some 'men'.

If I thought we'll play like that defensively every game I'd be worried. I don't, though, so I'm not.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: brocklesby red on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 10:02:03
Lincoln base there play on getting plenty of crosses into the box and they had a field day yesterday with Taylor going missing too often. We were beaten by a better side although if we’d been given the cast iron handball at 2-1 and scored the penalty we wouldn’t have had to chase the game as we did and leave ourselves open to the counter attacks.
Thought our midfield played fairly well but can’t remember our front three doing anything threatening. Least said about the defence the better. As bambooshoe says, let’s see where we are after ten games


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 10:41:39
I knew it wasn't going to be our day when the dead pigeon was discovered in the stand.
Some black magic ritual by our hosts to curse their opponents on matchday.

The score line was a bit flattering in the end, but Lincoln can also play a bit.

Our midfield generally did ok and dominated for a period in the second half.
Hopefully one goal from open play in 2 (or 3) games isn't going to become a pattern.

I'm assuming that there will be a formation change to fit Richards in when he returns?
Don't think he can play the same role that Adebayo does.
I would play both of them, but difficult to say who should miss out.
Adebayo has all of the attributes* and apparently we tried to make the deal permanent according to PB on the phone in.

*not sure about the finishing as not seen enough of him play yet, but would be very unfair to expect a 20 year old rookie to shoulder the main goal scoring responsibility for the whole season.

There are ways to help Taylor out if he is going to continue to be targeted.
Defence plays a bit deeper, a midfielder drops in to cover, a centre back moves across etc.
MT needs to improve the dead ball delivery based on yesterday, otherwise no point in him playing.

Maybe good to get a thrashing out the way early, as there is plenty of time to sort things out in training.



Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 10:51:15
Maybe good to get a thrashing out the way early, as there is plenty of time to sort things out in training.
It didn't harm Macaris side in 85-86 getting beaten away 4-1 in the 2nd game of the season.


Title: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchd
Post by: Batch on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 10:52:54
I think we need a bit of a run sooner rather than later to back up Macclesfield myself.

need fans onside, it's already reverting to 'here we go again'. we need to pull together


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 11:05:40
It didn't harm Macaris side in 85-86 getting beaten away 4-1 in the 2nd game of the season.

There was however a towering pointer in that game..... Colin Calderwood scored and then jumped on the metal "cage" containing Town fans, and started shaking it.... somehow straight away you knew this was someone who meant business.

It was backed up by winning the next game v Torquay.... Tuesday night now becomes important, PB can't afford too many more fiascoes.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 12:33:56
Thinking a bit more about yesterday.

I think we need to go 4-4-2. When fit, we need to accommodate Dave and Adebayo is no lone striker. Like to see Woolery given a go in a front 2.

Still maintain that even after yesterday we should be in for a decent season.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Sir red ken on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 12:41:18
Thinking a bit more about yesterday.

I think we need to go 4-4-2. When fit, we need to accommodate Dave and Adebayo is no lone striker. Like to see Woolery given a go in a front 2.

Still maintain that even after yesterday we should be in for a decent season.
We could be but we need something we've not started a season with since PDC squad was shown the door.
A defence would be usefull, a big strong, mobile set of units. Each season we start without one its more of the same old failure.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Super Hans on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 18:22:49
Worst thing about Flitcroft's tenure is that he signed Robertson and Lancashire (maybe even his first two signings) who remain at the club when neither are good enough. Two players taking up a wage in the area of the squad where we should be looking at another centre half and a left back.

Was dismayed when Brown stuck with Lancashire as captain indicating he'll play more often that not.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 18:40:26
Worst thing about Flitcroft's tenure is that he signed Robertson and Lancashire (maybe even his first two signings) who remain at the club when neither are good enough. Two players taking up a wage in the area of the squad where we should be looking at another centre half and a left back.

Was dismayed when Brown stuck with Lancashire as captain indicating he'll play more often that not.

Robertson and Lancashire have 500+ FL games between them. After the relegation from Div 3 the cry was for some lower league experience, and that's what Flitcroft got.

The problem atm is that both Lancashire and Conroy are returning from serious injury, so are probably a long way off their best. 


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 18:46:24
Yeah, he got experience. Problem is talent didn’t come with it.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 18:50:49
Robertson and Lancashire have 500+ FL games between them. After the relegation from Div 3 the cry was for some lower league experience, and that's what Flitcroft got.

The problem atm is that both Lancashire and Conroy are returning from serious injury, so are probably a long way off their best. 
There is no way that anyone could ever describe Robertson and Lancashire as "no nonsense" centre backs that can head a ball and tackle, quite the opposite, you would think that heading and tackling would be a pre requisite of a centre back with that many league games. Neither can head or tackle, thats the problem.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 19:04:50
There is no way that anyone could ever describe Robertson and Lancashire as "no nonsense" centre backs that can head a ball and tackle, quite the opposite, you would think that heading and tackling would be a pre requisite of a centre back with that many league games. Neither can head or tackle, thats the problem.

The problem is what can you get for the budget you have.... PB has Conroy, Robertson, and Lancashire all under contract, none of them are particularly convincing, so for me getting a decent stopper was a priority, that we made an offer to Preston suggests Power recognised that.... yet for some reason we've not got anyone credible in.

It goes back to the pre-season debates about what Power is trying to achieve.... for me it still looks like he'll be happy enough keeping League football at the CG while hoping to do the training ground property development and some involvement in the CG deal.

It is of course possible that Lancashire and Conroy will get back up to full speed, but for me expecting both to do so rapidly, is not a chance a serious contender would take


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 19:25:36
I think (know) I’m in the minority, but a fit Lancashire is perfectly adequate for a promotion chasing side in league two


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 19:47:42
I think (know) I’m in the minority, but a fit Lancashire is perfectly adequate for a promotion chasing side in league two

If he's got somebody commanding alongside him, the perhaps he could be, but atm he's the one expected to be commanding for Conroy and he isn't currently up to it


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, August 13, 2018, 11:01:13
He got Rochadale out of League Two with a 19 year old loanee playing next to him.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, August 13, 2018, 11:11:38
He got Rochadale out of League Two with a 19 year old loanee playing next to him.

That was 13/14; Lancashire was recently told he needed to retire due to a neck condition, not ideal when your job relies on heading the ball and other contact situations.  It may well take him some time to feel completely confident that he's back to normal.... it's wholly understandable, in the same way Conroy is feeling his way back.  I'd say you only want one playing in the circumstances.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Posh Red on Monday, August 13, 2018, 12:58:52
The biggest issue is that three of the back four have no real pace & can't recover.



Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, August 13, 2018, 13:04:57
I know others will probably disagree on this but I think losing Matt Preston has hurt us significantly. Yes he's not the greatest defender in the world but he's brave, he isn't slow and was our best defender last season. He injured himself scoring for Mansfield at the weekend, based on what Reg has said, Mr Lancashire ain't going to be doing that anytime soon.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, August 13, 2018, 13:05:31
The biggest issue is that three of the back four have no real pace & can't recover.



Its been a recurring theme for years, decent Div 4 defenders with pace are like rocking horse shit and rapidly become Div 3 or even Div 2 defenders!


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 13, 2018, 13:10:17
I know others will probably disagree on this but I think losing Matt Preston has hurt us significantly. Yes he's not the greatest defender in the world but he's brave, he isn't slow and was our best defender last season.

I agree.

It was countered, and not unreasonably at the time, that being run of the mill he'd be reasonably easy to replace. I don't agree with the assessment of run of the mill, but that's always going to be subjective.

Still might happen I suppose (replacement). I can't quite get my head round a world where quality midfielders are easier to get than quality centre backs. But it seems to be the case, as I can't believe Brown has purposely ignored the issues.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: ferret on Monday, August 13, 2018, 13:42:29
I know others will probably disagree on this but I think losing Matt Preston has hurt us significantly. Yes he's not the greatest defender in the world but he's brave, he isn't slow and was our best defender last season. He injured himself scoring for Mansfield at the weekend, based on what Reg has said, Mr Lancashire ain't going to be doing that anytime soon.

I do agree with this.

However, the point stands that late last season, when he was long-term injured, we were generally conceding 0/1 a game in his absence. Despite having fairly shit keepers.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, August 13, 2018, 13:57:31
Would be very surprised not to see Nelson start on Tuesday and then Saturday. Sounds like a LB might be even more pressing than a CB too.

PB hinted at a change in formation. I'd still be surprised but maybe 352 does work better. Safety in numbers for the CBs, Iandolo rotating in for Taylor at LWB (It's his best position imo) and then strong midfield 3 plus Keshi right up alongside either Adebayo or Richards.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, August 13, 2018, 14:18:19
Would be very surprised not to see Nelson start on Tuesday and then Saturday. Sounds like a LB might be even more pressing than a CB too.

PB hinted at a change in formation. I'd still be surprised but maybe 352 does work better. Safety in numbers for the CBs, Iandolo rotating in for Taylor at LWB (It's his best position imo) and then strong midfield 3 plus Keshi right up alongside either Adebayo or Richards.

You do need an element of flexibility, last season we were pretty good at coming back after a poor result or little run of poor results.  3 league defeats in a row, the most, twice. We then stopped that with 3-0 wins on the road at Luton and Crewe.

In many ways Tuesday is a bad draw for PB, last year we had Norwich away, lost but gave it a good go, nobody expected us to win.  v FGR, although they're higher than us in the league and have Doidge and Reid up front, people will expect us to win, which is perhaps a little misguided.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 13, 2018, 14:18:49
Judging from Richards live interview today it may be a week or two before he's in contention. I *think* he said he was due to start full contact training on Friday, though I thought Brown said that was last week...He was explicitly asked about FGR game coming too soon though (yes he said).


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 07:19:17
I watched the football league highlights on quest last night and the worrying thing for me when we were conceding these goals was the reaction of the players. For the scrambled second goal, Lancashire appears to be just standing around with his hand up in the air for whatever reason while the rest of the team are flapping about trying to keep the ball out. For the third and fourth goals the players seem to be blaming each other. I know its early but I do worry a little about these reactions, the team don't seem to be quite 'together' yet in my eyes. 


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 07:58:39
Would be very surprised not to see Nelson start on Tuesday and then Saturday.

Missed this yesterday.

I agree, as in that's what I'd do, but I think PB has a bit of a problem over who he drops. Conroy is better than Lancashire, but Lancashire is captain. Captains aren't undroppable, but it surely makes it a bit harder

It may be that Conroy needs a rest anyway, don't want to over-play him after such a lengthy and serious injury.


Title: Re: Lincoln City V Swindon Town, Official Matchday Thread
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 08:07:03
I have a feeling that tonight he will go with 3 at the back tonight giving Nelson a game alongside Conroy and Lancashire, pushing Taylor further up with Knoyle, that does mean he will have to drop one of the midfield, Doughty, Alzate, McGlashan, Anderson or Smith and I feel it will be Smith that loses out at home.

Probably bring on Toums at half time if we are able to as to give him some game time.

I would personally push Anderson up into a more attacking role almost alongside Adebayo as he does win balls but he lays the ball off and often there isn't a play advanced enough to get onto those passes, something Anderson has the ability to do, whether or not he does anything after then is debatable. McGlashan could also play that role if hes more central that out wide.