nantwichwhite

John Ritson

We got our goal, Evatt gambled by throwing forwards on. SS showed his inexperience by not reacting to the situation. Big Sam would have sealed the game probably by putting GJ as a spare centre half and Max as left back. Job done.

SS inherited a squad he didn’t want He was allowed to sign more, this surprised us all He has now been told to get shut with most likely more to leave This is a positive move as they seem to be injured or returning from injury I would be surprised if we signed more than two more players by the end of the window We have had some nice cameos from younger players maybe we may see more of them We have just played four games in ten days We are due to stuff someone , maybe today?

Seem to remember that Arsenal were quibbling on his wage demands of £500 per week which blew that deal out of the water. Reidy had a great career, but before his injuries he was a fantastic player. Had everything, was England under 21 captain, in a team that included Glen Hoddle.

agree with this as Toal is slightly better than the disappointing GJ

Enjoyed the game, find it very hard to criticise any of ours tonight. They all worked hard for the result

Thought Morley put in some cracking crosses today, nobody on the end of them though. Liked the prospect of playing two forwards, some good signs, would have taken a point before the match. Agree GJ looks a week link.

could be wrong but think they are just waiting for the nod from Celtic for Kenny

We are short of a one chance in three goal scorer from being a decent team

Depends how far you go back. You could include Whatmore, Jones, Taylor and Byrom. I’m slightly too young to include Lee and of course Nat. I loved Mcginlay but always thought not enough pace to make it at the very top. Add these names to the above and probably some that have been missed in over sixty years of passed time. It just goes to show how rare quality goal scorers are. Maybe there is one lurking in our juniors somewhere.

What was strange about Mcatee last night was when he needed to change direction , he kind of turned in a broad semi circle and was not immediate. Could have been studs but I’ve only seen it before in very wet conditions and Sunday league football. I noticed it that much it amused me. I don’t know if it’s been mentioned previously but when Gomes did his little back heel to create the chance for Erhahnon it was a stonewall penalty. He was completely taken out.

They have both improved which is great. Bit to go yet though. Randall found space a couple of times in the first half but Thiery shot instead of tge simple pass

Exactly, thought the same. I though the whole team played 20 metres further forward, the midfield competed and did not drop back. We broke up their play with fouls further up the pitch, a bit like teams have done to us for the past 18 months or so.

Agree, they both can play but there is no devilment in their play, they just seem to melt away when teams like Stockport start their disruptive tactics, I'm not talking about crunching tackles just the propensity to get more involved, the occasional push and shove, foot left in, general shithousery. I think that is why Morley was taken off and he didn't like it one bit.

Formations apart there were familiar faults which were similar to last year. Keeper not dominating six yard area and missed chances. I suppose what concerned me most that after half an hour, through sheer aggressive play our midfield was push back and lost the battle. Agree with the consideration of a midfield three, but hopefully our new midfield signings will make us more competitive in this area. It doesn't bode well for Sheehan and Morley though who quite clearly do not relish the battle and will not release the ball quickly enough.