Agree did look slow and one paced especially second half .just a quick question why are we playing on Friday night instead of Saturday?? After the lack of intensity in the second 45mins the extra days rest would surely be beneficial now ?? I don't get these Friday night games? Can't be nothing to do with saving money on over night stays because ain't we travelling the day before anyway

owlsabout wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 10:54 pm Agree did look slow and one paced especially second half .just a quick question why are we playing on Friday night instead of Saturday?? After the lack of intensity in the second 45mins the extra days rest would surely be beneficial now ?? I don't get these Friday night games? Can't be nothing to do with saving money on over night stays because ain't we travelling the day before anyway

Apparently that was the reason stated originally,it seems JR has changed it and insists on a overnighter.

Percy plunkett wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 11:04 pm

owlsabout wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 10:54 pm Agree did look slow and one paced especially second half .just a quick question why are we playing on Friday night instead of Saturday?? After the lack of intensity in the second 45mins the extra days rest would surely be beneficial now ?? I don't get these Friday night games? Can't be nothing to do with saving money on over night stays because ain't we travelling the day before anyway

Apparently that was the reason stated originally,it seems JR has changed it and insists on a overnighter.

Hardly think that's the reason., back in the day we often used to play on a Friday night, at Somerton: Hartlepools came down 5. Bradford 4. Northampton 5.

But that was all to do with the Steelworks shifts. As was the 3.15 kick-off.

These days, because they're worried. Newport County could be something. Without , the Steele, or iron, or a Sirhowy valley. I believe they throw it back...to sent us back. To Sirhowy Valley.

Little.. did they realise....

Yet again Day kept us in the game as well as our Poacher (Telford) who gave us a share of the spoil`s in the end, will need to up our game for Friday if we want to avoid a defeat after Colchester`s performance against Exeter.

I fear JR gave an excuse in advance saying how hard three games in six days would be and a couple of them took it. Flynn's choice of words after Barrow was terrible, he should have said soft-centred and this was too. Dumb foul before their goal.

The gaffers thoughts on the game

What an awful display, Referee was awful we did NOT deserve a point It must be the traveling Bob Bassett

Didn't watch last night working but JR says we should have had a penalty is he correct

BertieB wrote: November 24th, 2021, 7:47 am What an awful display, Referee was awful we did NOT deserve a point It must be the traveling Bob Bassett

Glad you got your ifollow working Bob.

Lost in Willesden wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 10:07 pm

Lost in Willesden wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 10:01 pm

County Exile wrote: November 23rd, 2021, 10:00 pm Lost in Willesden wrote:-

The problem was Dolan can't pass to anybody with talent. He's a nightmare.

So how come everything fell apart as soon as Dolan went off?

How come everything fell apart when Dolan returned.

I'd go four at the back because we haven't got one real wing-back.

In the middle I'd promote Greenidge, sell Dolan and Bennet.

Up front, keep all of them.

But I'll be in the minority.

Not sure where you're playing Greenidge? Middle and keep everyone up front? Greenidge is a striker

UPTHEPORT wrote: November 24th, 2021, 8:13 am Didn't watch last night working but JR says we should have had a penalty is he correct

Didn't notice anything and there's nothing on the 9-minute highlights clip - which I would say gives a very fair reflection of the game. Some of our gifting them the ball was alarming.

George Street-Bridge wrote: November 24th, 2021, 8:33 am

UPTHEPORT wrote: November 24th, 2021, 8:13 am Didn't watch last night working but JR says we should have had a penalty is he correct

Didn't notice anything and there's nothing on the 9-minute highlights clip - which I would say gives a very fair reflection of the game. Some of our gifting them the ball was alarming.

Lewis went down in the box but couldn't tell you if it was a foul. Would have to see it again.

We were very poor and nabbed an undeserved point thanks to Telford being in the right place at the right time, he certainly has a knack for it!

We couldn't string more than 2 or 3 passes together, especially second half, which was more than a little bit concerning.

Very strange game. We were completely in control for the first half without getting our noses in front, then completely hit the buffers after half time. Any bit of creative play was immediately undone by a wasteful or backwards pass. Not sure that I can recall their goalkeeper having to make a serious save.

The most concerning thing for me was when Dolan departed it was if he took the teams composure and belief with him. When Crawley push further up the pitch our defence looked panicky and heads dropped. Desperation set in as demonstrated by 5 yellows. A definite mental deficiency more than a lack of physical ability. We've now witnessed it under both managers this season. Whilst appreciating momentum plays a major part in team sport, believe there is a lot of psychological improvements to be had with our current team. Achieving them however will be an uphill challenge. Wish Rowberry the best of luck with it.