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« Reply #315 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 15:59:08 »

My thoughts exactly and wonder if he will be able to motivate the players
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« Reply #316 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:01:30 »

The same people who wanted Carrick/Mason as manager are now saying we won't do anything without an experienced manager in charge.
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« Reply #317 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:02:32 »

I hope it goes without saying that this match shouldn't be used to judge this season's chances. Its just too variable in the first month and plus I heard the players had an extra 250 meters this week as the bus parked up a bit more towards the Town End Wink

Anyway my twopenneth just judging the 90.

First half was an average affair. The defence looked a bit vulnerable out wide as the full backs pushed on as virtual wingers offereing no cover. That's fine, but there are some older legs in there that don't motor. Did OK at times but lets be brutally honest, never really looked like scoring, McKirdy half chance aside.

Second half was largely hopeless. They were quicker, worked harder and exposed us on several times. OK we missed a penalty that may have changed things, but ultimately we got exactly what we deserved.

Not going to spend much time on this report. It doesn't deserve it. But it was a bit like the Cardiff game. One of very few positives and one that left me wondering what we are trying to do.

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Sol Brynn   - 6
Lucky to get the nod based on last week. Did OK for a debut. Made some routine saves. But could have done better with third, though he had to do something.

Ciaran Brennan   - 5
A couple of good tackles. Nothing horrendous. Nothing brilliant.

Mathieu Baudry   - 5
Looked OK to me, but part of a defence that conceded 3. Probably my ick of the back 3.

Angus MacDonald - 5
Clearly short of fitness, and that showed the longer the game went on after a promising start.

Tyrese Shade   - 5
I'll be honest, possibly a bit harsh. Didn't really see enough of him and so nothing sticks in my head.

Remeao Hutton   - 5
See Shade

Louis Reed   - 2
Channelling his inner Curran. Made loads of passes. All to Harrogate players. Similar to last season up there to be honest, but with added extra.

Jonny Williams   - 5
Wasn't terrible. But this is supposed to be a Welsh international. FFS show it.

Ben Gladwin   - 6.5
Though he as sharper, and looked more attacking than last year. Pick of midfield. Not marked down for the penalty
 
Harry McKirdy   - 5.5
Looked like he was trying. Very. Nothing really came off but didn't stop.

Tomi Adeloye   - 4
Did square root of bugger all. Not all his fault as service was poor.

Jacob Wakeling   - 5
Not much chance to impress. Looked more lively than Adeloye.

Saidou Khan   - 6
Looked eager with a good motor, but can't give him more because he's not played the 90

Cian Harries - 5
Not much time to impress. Did OK in what I saw
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« Reply #318 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:04:03 »

Is that minus figures Batch?  Smiley
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« Reply #319 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:04:13 »

Jesus, somebody send eeyore, marvin the paranoid android and Morrisey round to cheer Scott Lindsey up
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« Reply #320 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:04:40 »

We seemed to have retained all the shit stuff from last season - primarily crap defending - whilst also failing to retain the good stuff.

Great combo. If that performance was indicative of Reed not wanting to be here, get shot.
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« Reply #321 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:04:55 »

Is that minus figures Batch?  Smiley

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« Reply #322 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:06:01 »

The fatigue thing is going to get pretty boring this season isn't it..

Its up there with 'three draws...'
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« Reply #323 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:07:38 »

Jesus, somebody send eeyore, marvin the paranoid android and Morrisey round to cheer Scott Lindsey up

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« Reply #324 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:08:57 »

Gonna take awhile to work out the best first 11, last seasons remnants were plodders. Shade looks a winger, not a wing- back. Should go a Back 4 all day n all.

Reed extremely wasteful, Gladwin a bit better but still didn't b do much. Williams looked poor.

Still, got the likes of Darcy and Clayton to turn to, and khan looked decent.
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« Reply #325 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:12:53 »

A 1-0 or 2-1 defeat is acceptable 3-0 it's hard to find excuses.
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« Reply #326 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:16:41 »

Has anyone noticed that it was the first game of the season and that there are many more to come?
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« Reply #327 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:18:12 »

Brynn - not at fault really
Brennan - terrible, his distribution makes Conroy look like Beckenbauer
Baudry - not great
McDonald - will be good, needs to be in the middle not the left
Shade - athlete; yes, footballer; up for debate
Reed - so so bad
Hutton - looks ok, need to play him on the right
Gladys - good first half then faded
Williams - useless
Adeloye - anonymous
Mckirdy - ok first half, useless second. Will not pass it to anyone for as long as he stays here
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« Reply #328 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:19:27 »

Has anyone noticed that it was the first game of the season and that there are many more to come?

See Jimmy's post, just above yours.
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« Reply #329 on: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 16:21:03 »

Has anyone noticed that it was the first game of the season and that there are many more to come?

All well and good but I don’t think it’s unrealistic or unreasonable to expect a professional sports team to be prepared & ready to start the season at the start of the season.

Sure, it’s only one game. I get that…but…just because it’s the first game season doesn’t excuse us for not being ‘ready’ or ‘up to speed’

They are professional athletes & staff paid good money to do a job.
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