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Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 00:47:32 I've lost track of days, but we play them tomorrow!
They have lost 1 of their 11 home games this season, but that was only a couple of weeks ago to Walsall. Let's hope form sees us through. I'll go for 1-3. Att: 4,863 (867 away) two for Doyle and a goal from Doughty. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 00:50:05 I've lost track of days, but we play them tomorrow! Sunday Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 01:12:03 Sunday That's tomorrow :) I posted at 12.50am, my clock is wrong on here. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 01:18:45 That did cross my mind.
Either way, we're both right. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 01:25:55 That did cross my mind. Either way, we're both right. 3-1 it is then :) Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 01:28:52 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 04:34:24 Tough game, this one. Vale much improved this season.
Habit of losing leads on a regular basis, too. One of those games I’d be happy not to lose. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: JBZ on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 07:46:34 Away win - probably a 2 goal margin.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Gnasher on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 08:42:36 I nearly set off for this game today (doh). Now I can't make it tomorrow due to family commitments so will have to go to the Plymouth game instead [btw the Plymouth game is all ticket and tickets are taken off sale at 1pm on Monday]
2-1 to Town tomorrow Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Reg Smeeton on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 09:47:58 I nearly set off for this game today (doh). Now I can't make it tomorrow due to family commitments so will have to go to the Plymouth game instead [btw the Plymouth game is all ticket and tickets are taken off sale at 1pm on Monday] 2-1 to Town tomorrow I thought it was a Saturday game also, for obvious reasons (football should be played on a Sat) This is the start of the spell of difficult games which wil define our season.... Vale's pitch apparently isn't great, I suppose appropriate for the Wembley of the North. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 10:04:55 Going to miss this one out, family gathering again. However, Plymouth is a target. I expect to win both. 1-3 v PV & 0-1 v Pilgrims.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Pax Romana on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 10:20:06 My first away league game was at Port Vale. We drew 2-2 after being 2 up. I'd settle for the same tomorrow.
2-2 Yates & Woolery. Att 5,432 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 10:22:07 Port Vale 0-0 Swindon in front of 5,195 with 711 Swindon fans there.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 10:40:41 Pissed off I am unable to watch because we arranged a family get together months ago and silly me said yes Sunday is not a problem as the game will be played on the Saturday, as normal.
I was wrong and yes I know I should have checked. PV are in 10th place but their recent form is LLDDD. At home they have lost to the very poor Walsall only a couple of weeks ago, that was their only home defeat in the league all season with them winning 5 and drawing the other 5 games there. They also have one of the best defensive records in the league at home with just 9 goals conceded there. Their top scorer is the ageing Tom Pope with 6 goals although only 3 of those came in the league. He is very slow and imobile but is decent in the air and is always a handful. He has scored against the Town 3 times in his 14 matches against us but with 145 goals to his name is going need to be marked closely. Swindon have won their last 2 games up in Burslem, and we have recorded 5 wins there in the last 7 meetings at Vale Park and only 4 defeats there in the last 14 meetings since 2001. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11:02:54 I nearly set off for this game today (doh). Now I can't make it tomorrow due to family commitments so will have to go to the Plymouth game instead [btw the Plymouth game is all ticket and tickets are taken off sale at 1pm on Monday] 2-1 to Town tomorrow Apparently it's the full opening of the facilities at Home Park on new year's day, up to 18k capacity. Home tickets all ticket too? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Reg Smeeton on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11:08:05 At home they have lost to the very poor Walsall only a couple of weeks ago, It should be noted that Walsall haven't lost since we beat them 2nd Nov, they like Scunny have picked up after poor spells. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Gnasher on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11:11:05 Apparently it's the full opening of the facilities at Home Park on new year's day, up to 18k capacity. Home tickets all ticket too? Just away I believe. 1850 tickets should be enough for us, however that stand could easily accommodate 3000 away fans. I guess they want to keep us ruffians away from the family area in the corner of that stand. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11:27:40 It should be noted that Walsall haven't lost since we beat them 2nd Nov, they like Scunny have picked up after poor spells. True, against us though they were pretty poor especially in attack, but then again so have been pretty much every side barring a handful of teams.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11:46:10 A few views from Vale fans on tomorrows clash, seems like Grant upset them when he left!
Quote Swindon might be at the top at the moment but that should not worry our players how we can perform If Crewe can beat them i'm sure the Vale can. Toughest league game of the season at Vale Park. They have won 14 to our 7, lost 5 to our 6, can we beat the odds? Unbeaten in the league since their loss to Crewe in October, 2 late goals decided it !!. How about it Vale? It would be a big confidence boost. Another top team, another open game. Suits Vale down to the ground. Our best performances have come in precisely this type of contest. Obviously also a tough one, but should be an absorbing encounter. Swindon are the best team in the league so I’d expect the Vale will be up for this with it being the last home game of the year . Will be going this game as I’m expecting Swindon will bring a fair few with doing so well . Lets hope we do not respect them too much and get the crowd going by winning 50 /50s early and being brave Our toughest game this season so far IMO. I’d be very pleased with a point, but like some people are saying we always turn up against the in-form sides in the league. We need to keep Doyle quiet because he is obviously their danger man It will be interesting to see what sort of welcome Anthony Grant gets tomorrow. He'll get stick, booed whenever he touches the ball. This will result in him running the entire game; the bloke loves the attention. The Franchise game on the telly the season he left springs to mind, where he won MOTM. The home game against Crewe, after some criticism of him by them in the week, where he scored a worldie. The best thing the Vale fans could do is ignore him, but they'll get some sort of weird kick out of booing him and he'll relish it, and pick us apart. Guaranteed. He'll be MOTM tomorrow. I would rest Pope for this one and play the much more mobile Archer, who might be able to pressure the deep lying Grant into mistakes. Massive round of applause for Grant from me, the match when he ran on the pitch at the end to remonstrate with the ref was particularly memorable. Never ever understood the hate for him on here. Called lazy, bone idle, heart not in it etc. Complete hogwash. Grant is one of the best midfield players of the last few years . Could run a game on his own, and his own subtle way of winning free kicks to waste time ( as I'm sure we'll see tomorrow ) would of seen the clock run down at Mansfield. Be no boos from me , the sale of him and Alnwick by the greedy one cost us our League one status. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 12:24:29 Just away I believe. 1850 tickets should be enough for us, however that stand could easily accommodate 3000 away fans. I guess they want to keep us ruffians away from the family area in the corner of that stand. Around 1000 sold apparently when I enquired before the Cambridge game, probably a few still available, on sale until 1' o'clock Monday, home tickets already sold out, don't know what they plan to do with any we may return, can't see them selling them to home fans.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 12:41:24 Around 1000 sold apparently when I enquired before the Cambridge game, probably a few still available, on sale until 1' o'clock Monday, home tickets already sold out, don't know what they plan to do with any we may return, can't see them selling them to home fans. According to their forum there are loads of spare seats in the Plymouth end.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Gnasher on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 12:45:53 Around 1000 sold apparently when I enquired before the Cambridge game, probably a few still available, on sale until 1' o'clock Monday, home tickets already sold out, don't know what they plan to do with any we may return, can't see them selling them to home fans. Just got mine. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: @mwooly63 on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 15:40:49 Around 1000 sold apparently when I enquired before the Cambridge game, probably a few still available, on sale until 1' o'clock Monday, home tickets already sold out, don't know what they plan to do with any we may return, can't see them selling them to home fans. Yeah club just tweeted over 900 sold. Fully expect around 1100 in the end. Long boring old trek for NY day that and £25 tickets not cheapest. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: kerslakeisgod on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 08:13:54 Hi all, can I get an away ticket before setting off from the county ground today, or are they on sale up there ?. Cant get one online, so is it all ticket ?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: @mwooly63 on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 08:27:26 Hi all, can I get an away ticket before setting off from the county ground today, or are they on sale up there ?. Cant get one online, so is it all ticket ? Supporters have until kick off for our game on 26th December v Cambridge to purchase tickets for this fixture. Tickets will also be available on the day to Swindon supporters with a £2 increase. https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2019/december/away-tickets-port-vale/ Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 09:25:05 We’re currently on a run of 13 consecutive matches where we have scored and we’ve scored in every away game.
Can Doyle play NYD at Plymouth? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 09:41:18 They seem pretty upbeat on their forum (onevalefan.co.uk). I assume they must be playing well in spite of the indifferent recent results. Grant seems to be a bit of a Marmite character for them, drawing both positive and negative comments. The following sums it up really...
We've seen plenty to back up the comments from the first paragraph, absolutely nothing from the second...and I totally agree with the third and hope the poster is right... "It is fact that in terms of raw talent Anthony Grant is as good as we've had in the past decade. Would dictate games to his whim in the league above. Good engine, good vision, good technical ability. One of the few players we've had who should have played in the Championship. Petulant, at times lazy, disrespectful; say what you want about his character. He clearly gave up mid-Bruno experiment (apart from the televised Dons game) and then left as soon as he could. However, he has no business being in League 2 and will most likely be the best player on the park tomorrow. 2-1 to us...Doyle, Anderson Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 09:52:50 Looking at at the basic stats.
Vale. DDDLL GF. 28 GA. 29 L. POS. 10 Town. WDWWW GF. 43 GA. 24 L. POS. 1 Odds. H 13/5 D 13/5 A 22/19 Of course nothing is guaranteed, however, stats don’t lie. Other notable fixtures today worth keeping an eye on. Argyle v St. Evenage* Military Clink v Grecians Vegans v Rain Deflectors Railway Junction v Blast furnace Operators Curry Mecca v DUM v NUM (one for P A U L) *Although bottom of the league St. Evenage do top the table with 11 draws, worth also noting all the way up to Scunny in 12th only three teams have lost less than then them. Argyle should win but we’re talking about football here. Thought i’d have some fun with the fixtures as i’m bored. As I mentioned before a win today 1-3 keep up the MOMENTUM 😁 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 09:54:14 Can Doyle play NYD at Plymouth? I believe Doyle's loan ends on the weekend of the Bradford game which is he cant play against us either. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: @mwooly63 on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 09:57:31 I believe Doyle's loan ends on the weekend of the Bradford game which is he cant play against us either. It doesnt end, unless they recall him. Season long loan. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 10:04:53 It doesnt end, unless they recall him. Season long loan. Which presumably would have to be in writing with some kind of notice to us, EFL & FA? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: molepar on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 10:09:33 Where are people drinking today? On the train from Euston now :pint:
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 10:18:53 Draw. 1-1
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Wobbly Bob on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:24:16 Pre match sat in the car waiting for Burslem to open.
Even Burslem Butties is closed, supposed to be 24hr opening. Pavement cafe culture yet to catch on here. Are people becoming more conservative. Oh. Doyle on the verge of club history today. The 3 points or not losing are more important though. Hopefully our defence can remind the locals as to what a red wall looks like. Anyway, Burslem, let us entertain you. Will DJ rock if he comes on. If FH does requests then a bit of half time Motorhead would go down very well. I don't wanna live forever! (but still hope I'm old before I die...). Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:34:49 Still pissed off I can watch today but we are in a pub in Paignton from 3pm so if they have a decent wifi connection I will have the game on mobile hidden from the family under the table and keep tabs on iFollow.
Will be doing the same for the 'muff game on NYD too. The Vale fans on their forum seem very very confident and I never realised how much Grant had pissed them off in the past! I hope he has his best game for Swindon, which would be some doing! Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Wobbly Bob on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:45:44 Generally a happy hunting ground in recent times.
There have been some memorable visits. Feb 1998, a Lee Collins goal, Fraser knocked out, Steve Finney in goal and making a great save. Oh and Steve McMahon sent to the stands. Also remember possibly our weakest starting 11 of the decade in a midweek game not so long ago. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 11:50:03 Generally a happy hunting ground in recent times. There have been some memorable visits. Feb 1998, a Lee Collins goal, Fraser knocked out, Steve Finney in goal and making a great save. Oh and Steve McMahon sent to the stands. Also remember possibly our weakest starting 11 of the decade in a midweek game not so long ago. http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/MatchCentre.asp?MatchID=20160129 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: suttonred on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 12:20:35 Port Vale must have been bobbins to only put 1 past that shit shower.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 12:42:57 With Grant and Theo, to boot
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 12:55:20 Port Vale must have been bobbins to only put 1 past that shit shower. That could easily vye for top spot in the weakest ever Swindon league starting line up.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:12:33 Gotta be a win, Gotta keep this run going, 2-0 Doyle and Grant, just to piss them off.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:36:22 Gotta be a win, Gotta keep this run going, 2-0 Doyle and Grant, just to piss them off. Won’t only piss off the PV fans will it? 😁 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:42:29 Heart says win. Head says draw 1-1.
A point from this game would not be a disaster. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:46:25 :Dw
Won’t only piss off the PV fans will it? 😁 :D :DTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:52:16 Unchanged team.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:55:12 Silly quid bet from me for matches today.
I've bet on Swindon so you know what happens... I think we'll beat Vale but Doyle won't score. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 13:55:48 Unchanged team. Can't complain about that. Keep the momentum going. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:25:09 Can't complain about that. Keep the momentum going. You mean the STFC red army momentum as opposed to, ahem, a certain JC and his red army momentum don’t you? 😁 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:26:15 You mean the STFC red army momentum as opposed to, ahem, a certain JC and his red army momentum don’t you? 😁 Definitely !!.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Processed Beats on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:40:09 Unsure about Iandolo against two good League Two wingers in Worrall and Amoo but he deserves a chance after Boxing Day. At least Hunt is on the bench.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:44:23 Cristian Montano in the PV team. Remember him?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:54:55 Had forgotten they’re at Man City in the cup next weekend. Hope that makes them pull out of a few challenges this afternoon.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: REDBUCK on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:55:31 Unsure about Iandolo against two good League Two wingers in Worrall and Amoo but he deserves a chance after Boxing Day. At least Hunt is on the bench. He'll be on for a lot of mentions in the text commentary no doubt Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:55:50 Why do the town games always kick off late ?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:58:01 Cheltenham 1-0 up at Northampton
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:58:02 Why do the town games always kick off late ? I always wonder whyTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:58:33 aah ifollow today
Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:58:48 iandolo looks crocked, stretchered off
PV, you around this afternoon? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 14:59:44 He'll be on for a lot of mentions in the text commentary no doubt Except he’s being stretchered off. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:01:50 looks like an unlucky one from the replay
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:03:06 hunt on
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:05:28 looks like an unlucky one from the replay Crunching 50/50, but still drew a slightly harsh booking for the ironically named Legg. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:06:48 ooh Montano, seems a long time ago that we had him. Don't really remember loanees much, so he must have been good or crap
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:06:50 Crowd already very unhappy with the ref.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:07:43 Crowd already very unhappy with the ref. Theirs or ours? Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:08:25 theirs.
Feisty ones they are. bollocks 1-0 poor Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:08:30 Theirs or ours? They would say the ref is ours. Oh, 1-0 PV. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:05 Theirs or ours? I think it's the same ref for both😉Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:06 Grecians 1 up too :(
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:13 Cool heads everyone, cool heads.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: ReadingRed on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:40 How do I view the video feed? I've got the Ifollow audio feed but its saying I need a Match Pass to watch.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:52 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:09:52 Quote from: Legends-Lounge Cool heads everyone, cool heads. indeedTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:11:30 Salford on a roll 0-2 up away at Oldham
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:12:50 The crowd is incredibly gobby. We’re looking rattled. Baudry down now.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:13:04 Big Fucking German bales out Yates. put Pope through 1 on 1
Baudry down now. fucking hell Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:13:16 What happened with the goal? Shite defending?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:13:26 We haven’t got started since the leg breaker, Baudry coming off now. Dropping like flies!
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:13:36 looks like a hammy to me
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:14:35 Quote from: adje What happened with the goal? Shite defending? pope held up inside the box by Baudry, back to goal. But still pulled it back to edge of box and a smart sidefoot finishTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:14:55 Grant into back 4. Lyden on
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:15:09 Fuck me this will be attritional. Lyden for Baudry, so Grant moving back. Hmm.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Processed Beats on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:15:58 Don’t think this will end well now.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:16:44 You have to wonder, what is the point in Curran being on the bench?
Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:19:28 Quote You have to wonder, what is the point in Curran being on the bench? same thing happened to broadbent earlier in the season With Curran I guess it's trying to bed him into first team football. Not sure who else would be in the squad instead Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:21:17 couple of half chances from town
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:25:57 Sounds like a good game to be missing.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:28:25 We’re growing into it.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:28:56 We’re growing into it. Radio saying the same. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:29:06 we've responded a bit. not really created a clear chance. Woolery had a couple of shots taken too far out
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:29:22 Radio saying the same. That’s reassuring. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:30:43 We always beat Port Vale
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:31:01 Woolery seeing loads of action having switched wings, but his delivery remains stubbornly Wooleresque.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:31:30 Quote from: Red Frog Woolery seeing loads of action having switched wings, but his delivery remains stubbornly Wooleresque. perfectly put Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:32:06 We always beat Port Vale But you’re almost consistently wrong. It’s a tough call. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:33:00 Robbie Williams is there apparently, please get a chant going if you are there :)
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:37:26 I do not like faffing about at the back like that.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:38:03 We are the only side losing in the top half of the table. Come on town, get into gear.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:38:34 Quote from: Flashheart I do not like faffing about at the back like that. it's a fine line between calm and suicide isn't it Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:39:16 Don't seem to be at the races at the moment.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:39:46 I do not like faffing about at the back like that. Forward! Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:40:17 Quote from: swindonmaniac Don't seem to be at the races at the moment. not much in final third yet, which is most unlike usTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:41:21 Don't seem to be at the races at the moment. Harsh. We’ve looked pretty solid all in all, but can’t get the final pass in. Vale are a good team. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:44:00 6 mins added.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:44:15 We’ve created a bit more but it’s very poor and subs have disrupted us. For the goal I’d blame Hunt, he had 5 minutes to get ready whist Iandolo was down and still didn’t get on in time, and was miles off the pace when he did eventually come on.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:44:34 Anderson shot saved by keeper, one on one.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:44:47 so close
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:45:18 Anderson one on one. Keeper turned it round well.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:45:52 63% possession, just got to make it count.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:46:32 we shouldn't be losing really
had a lot of the ball, just not really happened in the box. nearly, but not quite. HT. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:47:21 Town 7 shots, PV just 4.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:47:43 Not we we deserve to be losing.
We've got it in us to come back, but we need a little more compisure at times. Here's some half-time ska: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WVj7s6YRmc Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Riddick on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:47:55 The ball took a nasty bobble right before the Anderson chance.
We are playing well. Worst part of the game is watching on iplayer the morons they have commentating. Muted and its much better. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: RobertT on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:50:34 Good game that, so far. They look dangerous from that long ball and mopping up the seconds or being laid off. We look very good on the ball, that Anderson chance was proper sexy. Grant is looking very solid having gone into defence. If we could grab an early goal in the second you think we could go on and win, more likely it will be a job of wearing them down and trying to grab a draw I think. Even if we lose there would be positives to take.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:53:22 We've steadied the ship and actually looked quite controlled in defence after losing half of our back four within the first 20 minutes. What's odd is that our passing around their area has generally been poor, and Doyle unfortunately looks well off the pace so far. But credit to Vale, who have been quick to get back and pack their area then break out quite quickly, though they're leaving Pope a bit isolated while they protect their lead.
It's actually quite a good game, our mistakes in their final third notwithstanding. A lot still to come, but we really don't want to have only one sub left with another game in three days' time. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 15:55:02 Robbie Williams is there apparently, please get a chant going if you are there :) How will that help ?Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:07:17 Corner to town, wasted by Woolery.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:08:22 Quote from: Mother Brown Quote Robbie Williams is there apparently, please get a chant going if you are there :) How will that help ?maybe it will *snigger* entertain you Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:10:23 Oh dear
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:10:34 game over I think :(
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:10:35 That’s a good goal. Bugger.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:10:49 2-0 PV, not looking good now.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:02 Started both half’s really poorly.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:08 so wasteful on the crosses today
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:13 Hunt now with a terrible ball in. FFS Town.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:19 How will that help ? C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon...C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon...maybe it will *snigger* entertain you Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:20 How will that help ? I was sat next to him in the first half and through it all he offered me protection. maybe it will *snigger* entertain you Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:12:33 Our delivery has been poor today.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: adje on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:13:18 Not really. I'd rather cut off my own ears than sit next to that utter cunt
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:13:58 I was sat next to him in the first half and through it all he offered me protection. Town have Come Undone today. We March on. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:14:39 How will that help ? maybe it will *snigger* entertain you Youre gonna get your fucking head kicked in would piss the cunt off. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:15:03 Colchester beatingExeter, still 3 points clear at the top as it stands.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:16:52 Jesus. snatching at everything.
this time Anderson Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Berniman on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:18:02 We are just not at it today, still controlling the game but no quality at the key moments..
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:19:17 C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon...C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon... Isnt that opening lyrics to a Gary Glitter song ?Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:20:10 Quote We are just not at it today, still controlling the game but no quality at the key moments.. yeah, it's us that normally gets something with that extra quality. today its valeTitle: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:20:17 Youre gonna get your fucking head kicked in would piss the cunt off. Yeah he would probably cry himself to sleep tonight at that Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:20:23 Don't panic, PV were 2-0 up at Mansfield on boxing day with 9 minutes left, finished 2-2, come on Town.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:20:47 Isnt that opening lyrics to a Gary Glitter song ? Nah a stammering pissed up Wealdstone raider. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:22:32 Put it down as a bad day. All good runs come to an end. We put it right on NYD. A point from this position will feel very much like FVR felt against us - like a win. Can't see it. Mind you, get a goal and Vale might wobble.
Not worried. Onwards. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:23:01 A lot of sloppy touches/passes today.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:23:15 Isgrove on for Doughty.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:23:54 isgrove for Doughty.
not sure on that one Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:25:18 We never score from corners.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:25:55 Corner to town, wasted.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:26:11 Our corners are embarrassingly bad.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:28:05 No more questions m.lud. Exits stage left.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:28:17 Another town corner
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:28:49 And another.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:29:28 But still no goal.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:29:49 isgrove for Doughty. not sure on that one Tic tacs innit. We needed a change in formation. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:31:42 Tic tacs innit. We needed a change in formation. Doughty wasn’t at the top of his game today, and Izzy has added something. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:32:25 Still 68% possession, 14 shots to the ir 8, not our day, all good things must come to an end.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:33:57 Exeter equalise just to rub salt in the wound.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:37:45 Woolery fucked
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:38:04 Down to 10 men Anderson hamstring has gone. This game is as bad as it could get now.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:39:02 sorry Anderson. blame the comms
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Leggett on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:39:20 Fuck.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:39:31 I'd go 'shit or bust' for the final 10mins. If we're deemed to lose, then 2-0 or 3-0, neigh bother but a chance to claw one back and leave them cagey for the last 5mins+ time added.
Could end up squeezing out an undeserved draw. May as well go for it lads. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:40:02 The bigger worry now is what teams we’ll be able to put out v Plymouth and Bradford.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:40:59 Anderson should come off , shirley
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:43:10 Caddis looks unconscious.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:43:14 and now Caddis looks sparked out
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:43:29 or is he an old Pro :)
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:44:29 It’s like the fucking Somme.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:45:40 It’s like the fucking Somme. The pitch or the game ?.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:45:55 They’ve bullied us out of the game to be fair, we’re in trouble for the Plymouth game injury wise. Without Baudry and Fryers our whole way of playing goes as we can’t build from the back. I’m not sure how this could have been any worst today to be honest.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:46:11 The pitch or the game ?. The body count Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:48:09 defeat was inevitable at some point.
the injuries though :( how far off is fryers? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:49:27 2 mins stoppage. WTF?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:50:22 That's that then .The wheels have fallen off. Season is over for us.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:50:27 Not a good result for us but could have been worse, Exeter played against 10nmen fot the last 15 minutes but couldn't get the winner - bad result but still 2 points clear at the top.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:51:47 One of them days unfortunately, we were due one in fairness as we’ve been spoilt the last couple of months.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: 4D on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:52:19 Att 5495, 861 away
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Berniman on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:53:23 Hopefully Fryers is back for Muff. Fryers for Bauldry, Hunt for Iandolo, Isgrove for Anderson.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:54:05 It was always going to be difficult after losing two players (including your captain) early.
We seemed a bit disjointed and rattled today. Still probably a flattering scoreline for Vale though. Surely Fryers shoudl be back soonish? He's sick isn't he? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:54:21 Shit day. Baudry's injury worries me because it was Conroy's injury that disrupted us so much before.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:56:16 Fryers should be back and possibly Donahue as window will be open (whatever the situation).
Colchester and Exeter drawing is better than either winning as they both drop 2pts. Same with Northampton v Numb too. So while we've had a bad day, damage limitation comes into play. Still 6pts clear of 4th and 10pts clear of 8th. If this is a 'bad' day then think of the difference another good day would bring. We'll be right. Today we never really got going. Possibly a poor decision to start Ian. Yet you can only go on previous performance and in training. Let's see if Wellens holds his hands up. He usually does and also we do tend to bounceback pretty well under him. Aka, nominal rot. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:56:51 Silly quid bet from me for matches today. its all your fault, its all your fault, its all your fault, its all your fault.I've bet on Swindon so you know what happens... I think we'll beat Vale but Doyle won't score. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:59:08 its all your fault, its all your fault, its all your fault, its all your fault. We always lose when I bet W/L/D with Town. Especially on a favourable outcome for Town :crash: Ban me from betting on match outcomes with Town! Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: RobertT on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:59:13 For a bad performance, that wasn't that bad, if that makes sense. Essentially played the last 10 minutes with 10 men, players out of position, injuries, but we were in the game for the most part.
Their second goal, didn't we concede one similar to that at the CG earlier this season? Colchester maybe. Players switched off and created an overlap inside for them. The injuries are a worry, hopefully Fryers returns and we move Zakuani across one, Hunt carries on at left back. I'd be tempted to go with Grant and Lyden to start next game, give Anderson the day off if he's carrying something and push Doughty forward with Isgrove coming in. See, even though we lost today, and we have been ravaged by injuries, the fill in players can still create a good starting XI. A challenge, no doubt, but so much better than recent seasons where the wheels would fall off here. This loss doesn't feel like some in recent years, we weren't brushed aside, we stayed in a game despite the adversity and had Anderson scored before half time it could have been very different. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: @mwooly63 on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 16:59:42 Not good that.
Disjointed performance after the 2 injuries. Still top so not all bad, great result between Exeter and colchester, the rest not so. Be a shuffle around for NYD that's for sure. Back to not knowing what day it is and more :pint: Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:01:55 2 points clear at the top.
6 points clear from 4th. 9 points clear from 8th. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:02:52 We’re currently on a run of 13 consecutive matches where we have scored and we’ve scored in every away game. When I posted this I just knew it would come back to bite me in the arse.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:03:46 Despite appearances, Vale weren't dirty. We just couldn't unlock them, and constantly tried to play through their ranks rather than unlocking them with good passing. It looked like understandably tired football, with Yates and Doyle getting very little space or service. Woolery saw loads of ball on the edge of their area, but never once did anything with it. We've got to start doing something different with our corners and free-kicks. Positives? Grant and Zakuani were solid, and Isgrove looked lively.
So now we're likely to be down Iandolo, Baudry, Anderson for Plymouth. I hope Fryers is back. Is Broadbent close to fitness? Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:04:24 We always lose when I bet W/L/D with Town. Especially on a favourable outcome for Town :crash: Learnt my lesson years ago, never back the Town !!. (Do have a bet pre-season but not on individual games).Ban me from betting on match outcomes with Town! Maybe it would be a good idea if you backed Plymouth to beat us. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: magicroundaboutred on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:05:44 After Plymouth only 2 of the top 12 to play away.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: hefty toe on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:07:23 Hopefully we'll be able to strengthen at centre back in January. Baudry and Fryers can't seem to manage double game weeks without getting injured.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:09:16 Quote from: Berniman Hopefully Fryers is back for Muff. Fryers for Bauldry, Hunt for Iandolo, Isgrove for Anderson. nope. Wellens just confirmed not.baudry out 2-3 weeks Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: RobertT on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:09:31 Despite appearances, Vale weren't dirty. We just couldn't unlock them, and constantly tried to play through their ranks rather than unlocking them with good passing. It looked like understandably tired football, with Yates and Doyle getting very little space or service. Woolery saw loads of ball on the edge of their area, but never once did anything with it. We've got to start doing something different with our corners and free-kicks. Positives? Grant and Zakuani were solid, and Isgrove looked lively. So now we're likely to be down Iandolo, Baudry, Anderson for Plymouth. I hope Fryers is back. Is Broadbent close to fitness? Vale were clever, they let Zakuani have space and pressed everyone else. They had an outlet in Pope they could use when under pressure and needing to clear. They had two men on Doyle as a result. They blocked the passes into him, which meant we didn't have that option for most of the game. They also had two decent wingers that kept our full backs honest. All in all, they set-up perfectly to play us and then got the rub of the green with our injuries disrupting us. Even after all that we had 67% possession, 14 shots vs 9 and 6 corners vs 1. That's why I can come away from this one with positives. Very few teams have a Pope, very few games you get three players injured, very few games does the keeper get the Anderson shot. On another day, it goes in your favour. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:10:21 Anderson suspected pulled quad
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:12:55 Wellens: Ellis is a serious ankle injury. We'll know more after a scan. Zeki won't be fit for Plymouth. Baudry 2-3 weeks. Broadbent's pulled his calf. We're going to have to move pretty quick for a centre-half after New Year. Keshi thinks he's pulled his quad.
:badmood: Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: sir windon on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:16:18 Vale are 10th in the table. We STILL haven’t beaten a top ten team. Well, we’ve got a chance to prove ourselves now as, of the next 7 games, 6 are against top ten teams, plus Newport, who we’ve lost to. Are we confident?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: RobertT on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:16:35 It's the risk we took with some of the players we signed, so far it has paid off as we sit top of the league. We might need to suck up a couple of tough games, get people back fit and get back to where we were, we may even get lucky and have enough quality to ride out the injuries. Either way, over 22 games, the squad we have (if held together) will be in the hunt for those top three spaces, fell very confident about that.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: RobertT on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:18:10 Vale are 10th in the table. We STILL haven’t beaten a top ten team. Well, we’ve got a chance to prove ourselves now as the next 7 games 6 against top ten teams, plus Newport, who we’ve lost to. Are we confident? Yes, most of the return fixtures against top teams are at home and we are a much better team than the bottom 14. We'll win more than we lose from here, that alone would have us battling for third, mix in more wins than losses and we should be OK, the ground work has been done. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Mother Brown on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:19:21 Anderson suspected pulled quad Another Nathan Thompson, get rid.Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:25:41 Another Nathan Thompson, get rid. :suicide: Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:30:52 Streamed it and haven't gone back.
66% and no goals says it all. Final third poor and sudden awful defending.....Vale could of won 4:2! Doyle unlucky ref Keeper trapping the ball with his ankles! Why was he waving at the crowd? :( Injuries compounded a shit day! January looks to be our biggest month, on and off the pitch. On to Argyle, I'm going and wearing the lucky boots. COYR Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Reg Smeeton on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:31:14 Vale are 10th in the table. We STILL haven’t beaten a top ten team. Well, we’ve got a chance to prove ourselves now as, of the next 7 games, 6 are against top ten teams, plus Newport, who we’ve lost to. Are we confident? This has been a sub plot for a while, along with resolving the loan situations. When putting the two together, it throws up doubt, so really a case of wait and see. The next two games should give us a fair indicator. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:33:16 Despite appearances, Vale weren't dirty. We just couldn't unlock them, and constantly tried to play through their ranks rather than unlocking them with good passing. It looked like understandably tired football, with Yates and Doyle getting very little space or service. Woolery saw loads of ball on the edge of their area, but never once did anything with it. We've got to start doing something different with our corners and free-kicks. Positives? Grant and Zakuani were solid, and Isgrove looked lively. So now we're likely to be down Iandolo, Baudry, Anderson for Plymouth. I hope Fryers is back. Is Broadbent close to fitness? Yates had a poor day but eclipsed by Woolery....awful decision making again. I would of taken this league position all day long in August.....sleeves need rolling up by players, fans and Chairman... Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:33:53 Wellens:
"Proud of players today, considering all the things that could go wrong did. Just didn't happen for us today. Wish he had made more changes. Looked at Boxing Day performance, didn't think he needed to. Beauty of hindsight. Few comments about the Ref. Strange for only 2mins added. Especially when Pope took 2mins to walk off when subbed. Expected more. A lot went against us. Want to get another 7/8 game winning run again. Says if he made 4/5 changes today and we lost people would be pointing the finger so tough to juggle. This time of year. Plymouth in mind. Players with bugs etc. If Keshi scores different story. Shocking tackle on Ian. Ref should've been stronger. Had him before v Numb. Was fair in assessment as mentioned Grant made a foul too. Zeki not ready for Plym (we've heard that before) and Baudry out for 2-3weeks. Will have to think about CB pairing with Zakuani for Plymouth and Bradford. Nothing concrete on loans yet. Will have to get a shift on for CB but not in time for NYD. Schedule ridiculous and references picking up injuries and heavier pitches." That was about it. Honest, possibly painted it a little more negatively but I think after he's had chance to reflect and assess he may think a little differently. We usually bounce back. I think Zeki not being ready could be a bluff to give Plymouth the run around. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:38:09 Wellens: "Proud of players today, considering all the things that could go wrong did. Just didn't happen for us today. Wish he had made more changes. Looked a Boxing Day performance, didn't think he needed to. Beauty of hindsight. Few comments about the Ref. Strange for only 2mins added. Especially when Pope took 2mins to walk off when subbed. Expected more. A lot went against us. Want to get another 7/8 game winning run again. Says if he made 4/5 changes today and we lost people would be pointing the finger so tough to juggle. This time of year. Plymouth in mind. Players with bugs etc. If Keshi scores different story. Shocking tackle on Ian. Ref should've been stronger. Had him before v Numb. Was fair in assessment as mentioned Grant made a foul too. Zeki not ready for Plym (we've heard that before) and Baudry out for 2-3weeks. Will have to think about CB pairing with Zakuani for Plymouth and Bradford. Nothing concrete on loans yet. Will have to get a shift on for CB but not in time for NYD. Schedule ridiculous and references picking up injuries and heavier pitches." That was about it. Honest possibly painted it a little more negatively but I think after he's had chance to reflect and assess he may think a little differently. We usually bounce back. I think Zeki not being ready could be a bluff to give Plymouth the run around. All fair except the ref who let play go on for both sides....we committed a few too. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Red Frog on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:49:33 You’ve got to love that at 2-0 down and with not much bar the walking dead left standing on the pitch, Wellens still complains about only getting 2 mins et.
Though tbf, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game that deserved only 2 mins et. Ridiculous. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:52:45 There should defintiely have been more. Not that it would have made a difference.
Still, I remember Alex Ferguson once saying something similar. If it's good enough for him, then... Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 17:59:38 All fair except the ref who let play go on for both sides....we committed a few too. Think you need to re-read the quote. Wellens mentions Grant got away with a stonewall foul... Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 18:07:38 To be honest on reflection now I’m on the way home the result is irrelevant so I’m over that. The injuries will have a bigger impact on our near term chances than any single result. To go from a near fully fit squad at the Vegans to be missing 3 (or 4 if you include Iandolo) for the next few games is a big blow. Today even excluding the result it was our worst nightmares becoming reality, you don’t realise how key Baudry and Fryers are to the way we play until we are without them as most of our moves start at the back and meant Benda had to look long which didn’t work. Zakuani is a good stopper but he beyond poor with his feet and Vale knew that just letting have the ball.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 18:33:19 Oh and those moaning about our crowd on Boxing Day look at the Vale crowd today, 5,400 with over 800 of them from us and they’d only lost once at home all season.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 19:30:56 Seems odd losing to Port Vale as I can't remember many defeats to them since I started watching Town in 1990.
Shame to taste defeat again but it was going to happen some time. I think we'll get the 3 points at Plymouth. :) Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: willwalder on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 20:20:26 The nine match unbeaten run in the league is over and three players are out injured from today's game.
Hear Richie Wellens talk about the result and the ref here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07z4crp Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21:08:59 People have said the challenge on Iandolo was fair, looking at this still it looks like a scissor challenge. Lucky not to get a red!
https://twitter.com/swindon_fantv/status/1211304517599404033?s=21 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21:13:06 The nine match unbeaten run in the league is over and three players are out injured from today's game. Hear Richie Wellens talk about the result and the ref here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07z4crp Think about our DIRE predicament. Should we pull ourselves together and go on another run the likes of the one just ended, then I predict promotion. Be mindful, other teams will have to gather a monumental head of fucking steam to keep pace with what looks like an all be it small pack pulling away. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21:21:59 Quote from: theakston2k People have said the challenge on Iandolo was fair, looking at this still it looks like a scissor challenge. Lucky not to get a red! https://twitter.com/swindon_fantv/status/1211304517599404033?s=21 (https://twitter.com/swindon_fantv/status/1211304517599404033?s=21) that looks worse than it did live on Iplayer. need to see it again in the lowlights Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: theakston2k on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21:29:34 that looks worse than it did live on Iplayer. need to see it again in the lowlights Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21:46:41 I wouldn't judge it from a still
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Boeta on Monday, December 30, 2019, 07:46:16 Didn’t see the game yesterday but I really feel that we need both Grant and Lydon in midfield away from home. Then Doughty at 8. Keshi out wide or come on for Doughty.
All academic now as I assume Grant will have to play CB on NYD. Would prefer Rose comes in so we can push Doughty forward rather than DJ starting at 10. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, December 30, 2019, 09:00:43 People have said the challenge on Iandolo was fair, looking at this still it looks like a scissor challenge. Lucky not to get a red! https://twitter.com/swindon_fantv/status/1211304517599404033?s=21 Thought it eas a red live. You can't tackle like that these days. He was only saved by the fact it was the third minute. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: A Gent Orange on Monday, December 30, 2019, 16:07:05 Totally agree. Nasty tackle. Two footed and out of control. Looks like ref let a fair number go.
First goal is a shared error between Grant and Zakuani. Clearly Zakuani was drawn by the scorers run and failed to come back with him - he is simply too slow and Vale knew that. However, Grant should really cover for him and not let the runner come back. Can understand why he did as Fryers probably would have made it easily. Title: Re: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Benzel on Monday, December 30, 2019, 17:23:03 Totally agree. Nasty tackle. Two footed and out of control. Looks like ref let a fair number go. Yeah having seen the highlights, you don't normally see that massive hole around our 18 yard boxFirst goal is a shared error between Grant and Zakuani. Clearly Zakuani was drawn by the scorers run and failed to come back with him - he is simply too slow and Vale knew that. However, Grant should really cover for him and not let the runner come back. Can understand why he did as Fryers probably would have made it easily. Sent from my CLT-L09 Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: REDBUCK on Monday, December 30, 2019, 18:39:52 Nice of Pope to try and beat our post war goal scoring record
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: wheretherealredsare on Monday, December 30, 2019, 20:40:39 Any news on Iandolo and Baudry's injuries? Anderson too?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 15:54:34 https://twitter.com/official_stfc/status/1212040720019791872?s=21
100% a red! Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:01:14 That's beyond a red. That's an assault.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:18:07 That's beyond a red. That's an assault. If you freeze it both feet off the ground and lands straight on Iandolo’s ankle, absolute stonewall red and the cunt just had the cheek to like the video on Twitter!Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:24:19 it's not that bad, just unlucky
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: theakston2k on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:27:09 it's not that bad, just unlucky Really?!?!2 feet off the ground straight into his ankle?!? It’s the definition of a red! https://twitter.com/georgepbishop8/status/1212038869300006912?s=21 Title: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:28:52 it's not straight into the ankle, it's ball then foot comes up into the ankle. it's unfortunate
the lack of player reaction tells you so you need to know. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: DiV on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:31:20 How do you tackle & leave your feet on the ground?
He’s won the ball & both their momentum take them into each other. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:32:54 Balls irrelevant you can still get a red these days, he was out of control and high. It’s endangering the opponent at the very least.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:34:03 I've tried to freeze cream as close to the kick as I can to illustrate my point. He's not dived in as per the end position may seem.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: DiV on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:34:58 it's not straight into the ankle, it's ball then foot comes up into the ankle. it's unfortunate the lack of player reaction tells you so you need to know. If anything Iandolo’s ankle ends up under the players foot if that makes sense. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: theakston2k on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:37:22 But the fact is when he makes contact with Iandolo’s ankle both his feet are off the ground. You can’t tackle with both for feet off the ground anymore, in this day and age it is a red in my opinion.
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Batch on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:40:05 most town fans agree with you.
I don't :) Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 16:46:43 How do you tackle & leave your feet on the ground? He’s won the ball & both their momentum take them into each other. Agreed, not a red. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and match Post by: Exiled Bob on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 21:30:21 it's not straight into the ankle, it's ball then foot comes up into the ankle. it's unfortunate Looking at that photo, it appears that the ball is behind his foot.the lack of player reaction tells you so you need to know. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 00:32:11 One or two need to get off the raw red meat diet. :)
Looked a suspect challenge at the time. By today's standards (endangering an opponent etc), 9 times out 10 that's a red card, apart from Sunday unfortunately. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 14:29:21 Has young Ian got a broken leg then?
Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 14:33:04 Has young Ian got a broken leg then? Heard nothing from the club but the PV player did tweet he had heard he had broken his leg so :sherlock: Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 15:52:24 Get well soon Ian, I guess. It's a strange one with Ian; he has ability going forward and would be a great winger/LM/LWB. His defensive traits still require an element of back-up/hand-holding. Essentially, he's a luxury player in the kind of Anthony McNamee mould. Except young Ian blows more cold than hot.
It's a shame because I like him. Had he not got injured/we had more left sided options, I would've transfer listed him. He could flourish played in his very fixed role. A manager who manages to find his almost niche position would have a good player. I fear time is running out for him here and he may now have played his last game, for Town. If we go up, I would sell/release. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: swindonmaniac on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 16:05:11 Get well soon Ian, I guess. It's a strange one with Ian; he has ability going forward and would be a great winger/LM/LWB. His defensive traits still require an element of back-up/hand-holding. Essentially, he's a luxury player in the kind of Anthony McNamee mould. Except young Ian blows more cold than hot. If it is true, who would want to sign a player with a broken leg ?.It's a shame because I like him. Had he not got injured/we had more left sided options, I would've transfer listed him. He could flourish played in his very fixed role. A manager who manages to find his almost niche position would have a good player. I fear time is running out for him here and he may now have played his last game, for Town. If we go up, I would sell/release. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 16:28:53 If it is true, who would want to sign a player with a broken leg ?. Did you actually read what I put? "Had he NOT got INJURED,...I would've transfer listed him." Key word being NOT. Referring to transfer listing him in this January window. Then with regards a broken leg, we don't know the extent or if he even has yet but you recover from a bone break/fracture much quicker than a muscle/ligament tear a la Conroy. Seem to remember from some training I did a while back (it may be outdated but unlikely), a fracture takes about 6 weeks, an actual break is about double that. Depends on severity and individual (we all heal at different rates) but even if Ian has the latter then he could be training again by April. I'll say it again; had he NOT got injured/we didn't have limited left sided options, I would've transfer listed him in this window. If we go up, I would sell/release him (don't know his contract situation) in the Summer. Title: Re: Port Vale v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 16:52:07 Seems a bit crap that nearly a week after the event no one seems to know what the injury is, I assume the journo's have asked Wellens about this?
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