cardiff...

[Spencer_White]

In my opinion Nalis is slow. He has to make desperate lunges because he's off the pace. I dont think hes better than Craig Easton. So for me it would depend on what he wants for wages, but he'd be good to have in the squad. Timlin looks very very good. Jack Smith had an excellent game, I knew he was a good pro, you can only hope hes realised he has to step up his game if hes going to stay at STFC, fair play.

First mistakes Ive seen Morrison make, conceeded us one goal, and there was another mistake which should have been a goal. But he had the composure to recover. I dont know if he lacked concentration or what, but he was in contention to start against Tranmere but I dont think he will now. Ifil/Kanyuka looks our number one pairing to me.

Big problem for me. Jon Paul McGovern. Doesnt complete enough passes, too many bad balls. Not enough pace. Im glad Malpas is looking for another right winger, because this bloke just isnt up to it. He has his moments but we are going to have every defence double mark McNamee, so we need a much better threat down the right, EVERY WEEK not for 20 minutes a month. Worrying that he was made captain. I think its time to offload JPM if we can.

I really like both Peacock and Paynter. Great attitude, great workrate. But I cant really see them scoring a lot. 15 years ago the refs used to let a lot more go and a big strong partnership like that with lots of effort would have been brilliant. Id love to see those two come off, so fingers crossed they bag a couple v Plymouth.

Couldnt believe how many fans Cardiff brought. Attendance would have been awful if not for them! Last night must have made a wacking great big loss because their was a lot more police in the ground than for a normal league game. All a bit silly for a friendly in my opinion, but it made for a good atmosphere I spose. I saw Innes Abrahams. Cardiff team were shit.

[nevillew]

  cardiff fans on the way to the game...

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Bloody hell, must have taken them millions of years to get there, or perhaps that's queueing for a burger ?*

*I did not try to buy food, so this may be unfair

[Reg Smeeton]

  For some reason...probably linked to Dr Who...Cro-magnon man although extinct in the rest of Europe, still has a foothold in South Wales.

[nevillew]

I think Nalis had some touches of class, but I'd agree about his apparent lack of pace. Timlin and the Smiths had good games, Morrison will probably be fourth choice CB.He's good in the air but his turning circle is such that I think he's registered in Liberia. Got some fearful stick from the bench after his mistake which I don't think helped him in the short term. Mind you Kanyuka got caught out in th first half and was rescued by the keeper.

Bit worried why he tried Casal at CB in the second half, hope that neither Ifil or Kanyuka picked up a knock.

Casal looks to have a bit about him.Pacier than Vincent but not as good positionally. Also adds height

I'd say Peacock would start with Cox, but a yard of pace last night and he could have scored several. Paynter tried hard.

McNamee just ok, Mcgovern tried to force too many killer balls

Good to see we were in cost saving mode by not putting the lights on until the second half

[Reg Smeeton]

Good to see we were in cost saving mode by not putting the lights on until the second half

 Good to see the new regime still haven't managed to replace the blown light bulbs.

 

[Phil_S]

I was impressed with the team in the first half in particular, & we looked to be the championship side.
Niallis is a definite must sign. Just the sort of player we have needed for years. Also pleased that an effort had been made to improve the speed of the actering in the DR stand. More outlets open, guys selling drinks from backpacks & someone over the age of 16 in charge.
I should also mention that some of the club staff were going around talking to people about the ST deal AND the ticket office stayed open to sell St's afterwards. Proof to me that the new board does listen

[LucienSanchez]

I like the look of Kennedy - looks like he can whip a good cross in. Wouldn't mind seeing him play a few more games this season.

Timlin looked brilliant, and JP annoyed the hell out of me as per usual.

Sign Nalis now.

Smith > Brez at this moment in time.

Jack Smith looked impressive.

[Spencer_White]

I was impressed with the team in the first half in particular, & we looked to be the championship side.
Niallis is a definite must sign. Just the sort of player we have needed for years. Also pleased that an effort had been made to improve the speed of the actering in the DR stand. More outlets open, guys selling drinks from backpacks & someone over the age of 16 in charge.
I should also mention that some of the club staff were going around talking to people about the ST deal AND the ticket office stayed open to sell St's afterwards. Proof to me that the new board does listen

As regards the catering, wasnt that more likely because there were about 2000 town fans there when they expected about 5000?

[Phil_S]

As regards the catering, wasnt that more likely because there were about 2000 town fans there when they expected about 5000?

Yes obviously, but I wouldn't mind betting that the takings were almost as much as at the Pompey game ceratinly they would have taken a higher % per punter through the gate. The main point is that they did something about it rather than ignoring the problem.

[reeves4england]

As regards the catering, wasnt that more likely because there were about 2000 town fans there when they expected about 5000?

Didn't Phil just also mention somebody sensible in charge, and people selling from backpacks? I see your point Spence but give the board some credit, they've made a couple of sensible changes there

[nevillew]

Didn't Phil just also mention somebody sensible in charge, and people selling from backpacks? I see your point Spence but give the board some credit, they've made a couple of sensible changes there

Backpack sellers were around for Pompey as well

[Colin Todd]

Backpack sellers were around for Pompey as well

Not sure why people would want to buy backbacks at a football match to be honest.

[Weasel]

Didn't Phil just also mention somebody sensible in charge, and people selling from backpacks? I see your point Spence but give the board some credit, they've made a couple of sensible changes there

They've got an adult involved finally to have a 'detailed look' at the current arrangements, and one who knows what he's doing. Expect some positive changes in time for the Tranmere game.

Already I notice 'The CrossBar' in the DR stand have moved to Carling. I don't think that had anything to do with this new bloke though.

[herthab]

I really don't know why the quality of food at football is such a big deal tbh.

[Arnold.J.Rimmer]

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