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How the Ref misses that Pen first time I'll never know. Bottles it knowing VAR is there
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Spurs looking the better team, if they just hadn't conceded a goal every 10 minutes 0-3 37 minutes gone .
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Gerry Gow vs Kenny Stephens
1960maaan replied to 1981vg's topic in All Things Ex Players and Managers
Trying some detective work. Kenny Stephens was with the G*s from 1970 - 77 , that means it's one of these. He didn't play in the 4-1 at Eastville . The April 75 game at ours they wore black shorts. Down to two. Not 100% sure which ground either, I kind of lean towards Eastville , which would make it the 0-0 in 76 . Then I give up. I did try Google images , but that gave me nothing. -
His passing can be brilliant , but Manning seems to like the 3CB's to start so I see him mainly challenging there. I see us setting up as a 3 and 2 MF's and he doesn't get in the midfield in that set up IMO.
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I don't see Naismith getting into that MF , unless we really need a deep sitting shield . You're right about Stokes , I was on a role by then .
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Our midfield looks promising , the big bit now is the No.10 . As it stands we have ; Bird , Knight , TGH , Stokes , Murphy , Williams? James? Defence when all fit looks decent too. Striker one short as it is, 2 if Conway goes . Who was it that did the squad depth thing ?
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The thing I like is that they can interchange . If Roberts bombs on, it's straight forward for Pring to sit. If we are in the position to, they link up well to give real width down the left. I really like their balance . Not sure the fee , I guess it was compensation as I think he was OOC but under 24 . Others might know more about how that works.
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He has missed a few chances , I think it took him a while to get up to speed, plus when you only get a few I'm not surprised he snatched at some . I think he could be a 20 a season striker with someone on his wavelength . It was Nahki , it could be Twine, but someone that can spot or predict his runs and that can give him chances . Looking at some meaningless and unprovable stats 30 starts , 12 goals , over 46 games would be around 18 goals. Plus many of those games he looked totally isolated . As for a new striker , well at the moment that's just a dream . At least in as much as all the qualities that he needs to have according to the Club. Great if we find someone , but as it's going to be from abroad there is no guarantee and we are not in the position to spend loads , plus we know Manning hold out house of Twine. We will need a lot of luck to find a cheap-ish 20 goal striker that is ready to hit the ground running in the Championship. I think they also said , big, strong ,pacy and can link play. It doesn't really matter as I think he will leave , and relatively cheaply . I hope the recruitment Dept are working overtime.
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I thought he showed what we could have yesterday,. Not just from him but from that genuine No.10. Conway was much more involved , his runs were spotted nice and early and the link up was good. I know it was "only" Rotherham , but it was really promising. The problem for me is that I think we will lose them both. f we could get Twine early enough, it might convince TC to stay ( with a decent new deal obviously ) . I doubt he's enjoyed much of the recent football , he has been starved of chances for a while, but maybe the Club can convince him of the chance of a top 6 push with him at the front and with the chance of good regular service ? His reputation would grow and he could get that big move he probably wants. A stretch I know. Twine signed a four-year deal in June 2022 , Burnley paid £4m , they will be in the Championship next year. That for me does not add up to them taking a cut price £2m or whatever.
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While I don't remember having too many reasons to shout at the Ref, I imagine Rotherham fans would. For years we haven't got Penalty decisions , seems we are getting them all now. I know some say there is contact and the Ref gives it straight away, I have my doubts about the Pen. Happy to take it mind, but if I moan about ones not given I feel it's right to mention when I think we've been lucky. It looks harsh, the Ref nor Lino have a really clear view and we have had many more blatant ones not given. Then the free kick , that's easier. It looks soft , but they are the sort that are given and Twine forces the Refs hand by grabbing the ball . TBH Rinomhota doesn't moan too much. We only talk about them because they lead to goals , over all I thought he was OK and those decisions mean little now. I just hope we get those next year in our title challenge.
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What chance Derby lose at home and Bolton win by 4 at Peterborough ? Yeah , shame though. Pompey Derby Plus , I think , P'boro or Bolton , that is a tough call . I think P'boro could nick it. So to sum up and allowing for my prediction record. Oxford nailed on.
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I think it could be the Concourse that's the main issue. That said there are always work arounds . Big away following isn't the problem. When you get 1000 in a 3,500 stand is when you lose money , or potential money. The balance is spend Vs gain . How many times a year do we get small followings for a game that would sell out ? They could probably put in a movable wall for segregating the Concourse, but it has to be cost effective , they wont do anything just for fun or atmosphere.
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Early days of Ashton I thought he started to do what he did here, not that I watched too closely but it did seem like the owners may have reeled him in and there was better focus after. I do wonder if he/we/the Club focused on buying for the first team he might have been ok here. Trouble is he was given total freedom and it turned into a mess.
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Just saw an interesting Tweet conversation. Basically saying that tonights result could earn Wimbledon £1m . I had to think, but I guess it's an add on in the Al-Hamadi transfer. That's how you want them to work , 4 months and Bingo.
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I didn't realise there were 28 Cat 1 Academies . Is that across the age groups ? It works out 28 players per academy every year and I'd love to know how many they let go every year. I found overall numbers . This is all academies and Football schools apparently . Of those entering the game aged 16, two years down the line, 50% will be outside professional football. If we look at the same cohort at 21, the attrition rate is 75% or above. It's a tough game. Yep, misread an old article .
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Yep, and thinking about it, if the loan would have covered the playoff games then he's still registered for them . Ah well , Mebude it is then
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Getting your way so far
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I would have watched Huddersfield Vs Brum if it didn't KO the same time as us. Hoping for a home win.
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My assumption was he's only played for Aldershot and their season has finished , the loan is over . I thought he would be available. As for Morrison , I wondered if he might be involved when he appeared so prominent in the Video.
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I hope he's on the bench tomorrow , I doubt he will be but it would add some interest .
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I will have to go and listen again as I took it to mean they wanted to sell more than last year , to get over 15k at the start of the season . I didn't think they wanted to limit it to just over 15k They have to hold a certain % back for PotD , but you would think that having a guaranteed 18k every week would be preferable , then you would be near sell out every game if the PotD interest kept up.
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Nige on “No Tippy Tappy Football” podcast - send your questions!
1960maaan replied to exAtyeoMax's topic in Football Chat
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Nige on “No Tippy Tappy Football” podcast - send your questions!
1960maaan replied to exAtyeoMax's topic in Football Chat
On a lighter note hearing the "Wolf" story for his own mouth was great. We have laughed about it but man you can tell it was scary .