Swindon Town v Leyton Orient pre match chat and matchday thread

[bathford]

Can we please get a grip.

10 new players who need time to gel. The training ground is match day. Things take time.

We’ve played the top two teams with regard to budget. One with 10 men and didn’t get beaten by either.
We still have time to buy; despite what the official line is.
We have the loan options available.

Get in a strong, big forward who can hold up the ball in the mould of previous holders of that role and it will a different kettle of fish.

[Super Hans]

One final point as i never say this - thought the ref was brilliant 

[oxonrobin]

On the last one, if he is actually shit, maybe try Gladwin, as much as I don't want to type that.  It's clear his real impact to this team is getting the ball near the box.

I think I was joking when I suggested that earlier. However he may actually be the best available man for the job right now.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Can we please get a grip.

Everyone seems to firmly have said grip.

Another one that struggles with valid criticism and comments and needs a constant rosy picture painted?

[Wobbly Bob]

Happy with the point.
A win on Saturday and it's a decent return for the week.

There were worse performances at home than that last season.
Clearly there are issues though.
In mitigation that was the first time the defence had played together & it looked it at times.

Easy to forget that only 4, maybe 5 (if including Baudry) regular starters from last season are still featuring.
The team does lack an identity at the moment & finding a focal point for the attack should be a priority.
If the team isn't going to be built around Reed then the fear is that he is largely going to be wasted in games.

Hopefully it doesn't become a case of chopping & changing in order to find the best starting 11. SL needs to have a clear idea on this.

The season could be a slow burner but a win on Saturday will propel us into mid table.

[Batch]

only watched the first half on ifollow.

we looked to lose the midfield battle, and the full backs did not defend well.

so delighted to read we did a bit better second half, and under the circumstances a point is a good point against a team flying at the start of the season.

I do get where the 'what's our style' comments are coming from though. let's hope we are edging towards it.

right, Montana's and unlimited ribs time with a few beers to wash it down

[DiV]

Everyone seems to firmly have said grip.

Another one that struggles with valid criticism and comments and needs a constant rosy picture painted?

Another one that struggles with valid positivity and needs a constant shitty picture painted?

Two sides of the same coin

[sir windon]

For what it’s worth another fantastic evening attendance. 1,612 more than the Pox a division above.

[mexico red]

Every game we are improving, little by little. I think Salford and orient will be up there come the end of the season. Khan's forward surge for the goal was lovely.
It's slowly getting there.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Never, ever thought I’d say this, but . . .

. . . Get Mark Cooper back in cahoots with Lindsey

[Pookemon]

Our best performance of the season but Brynn was still mom by a country mile, which says it all.

Nothings changed for me we look like a poor team, lower mid tableish, so happy with a point on that basis.

There's no chance of promotion under current management as we're just not organised enough, so don't really play as a team.

[adje]

Every game we are improving, little by little. I think Salford and orient will be up there come the end of the season. Khan's forward surge for the goal was lovely.
It's slowly getting there.

Yes mate. I thought Khan had a thoroughly decent first half and Wakeling showed maturity in setting up McKirdy. Both have promise in this division

[theakston2k]

Never, ever thought I’d say this, but . . .

. . . Get Mark Cooper back in cahoots with Lindsey

Don’t talk nonsense, if we did that a lot of people would be done with the club. The man is an odious cunt who I’d never want anywhere near the club again. I wouldn’t attend if Cooper was involved.

[adje]

Don’t talk nonsense, if we did that a lot of people would be done with the club. The man is an odious cunt who I’d never want anywhere near the club again. I wouldn’t attend if Cooper was involved.

I also would find it difficult to accept.

[Quagmire]

Off topic, but I get major Hasney Aljofree vibes from MacDonald…. I’m just waiting for him to give The Town End the V’s.