bwfc2003 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, bwfc2003 said: We received tickets Should say 1656 tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1,500 is seriously good going. I’d get there early if I was paying on the gate just to be on the safe side. Assume they’ve still got the Fanzone for away fans which has been ok previously. We’re due to arrive in Shrewsbury just over 7 hours before kick off. What could possibly go wrong 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: 1,500 is seriously good going. I’d get there early if I was paying on the gate just to be on the safe side. Assume they’ve still got the Fanzone for away fans which has been ok previously. We’re due to arrive in Shrewsbury just over 7 hours before kick off. What could possibly go wrong 🙃 Yeah Bwfc twitter say it’s open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 17 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: My instinct is that we look less secure from set pieces this season, not making a big thing of it but since you mentioned it....Derby's pen was from a corner, they "scored" but ref disallowed it to give the pen; Carlisle's 1st goal was admittedly 2nd phase but they return the ball virtually unchallenged (11 back) and Toal handballs it; 2nd goal from a corner we cleared to their unmarked man on the corner of the box (admittedly a jammy deflection); Stevenage 2nd goal was from defending a set piece, Jerome barged into their man to concede a pen; Wycombe's 2nd definitely a set piece goal, as you say left unmarked on the edge to pick his spot, good save but they put rebound in. Not sure how it compares with last season but its a stretch to say we've improved. Fair enough - I'll just say it's different from last season. To me it looks like that we're packing the box more to prevent people being left unmarked in front of goal more so that leaves the edge of the box undefended and reduces our out ball options so it comes back in. We'll concede less directly from a set piece but are more at risk in the play that follows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I take it M56 way is the better route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Stig said: I agree, we look worse defending set pieces this season when including all the unchallenged second phase stuff. But on the positive side we look better on attacking set pieces. Definitely worth noting the great improvement this season. If we include Solihull, I make it 6 scored directly from heading or volleying in a corner: Iredale 2, and 1 each for Vic, Toal, Santos & Forrester. Plus the OG at Cheltenham, a pen Iredale won v Stevenage and the training ground routine at Charlton finished by Williams. Corners & free kicks resulted in 9 goals in 15 L1/FA Cup games, unheard of in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: I take it M56 way is the better route? Yes 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 26 minutes ago, Wanderlust said: Fair enough - I'll just say it's different from last season. To me it looks like that we're packing the box more to prevent people being left unmarked in front of goal more so that leaves the edge of the box undefended and reduces our out ball options so it comes back in. We'll concede less directly from a set piece but are more at risk in the play that follows. That suggests a flaw in the plan 😆 Also it's one thing packing the box but it doesn't seem to result in marking players, so still every chance of a free header/shot, not necessarily 2nd phase either if the ball is played on the ground to the edge of the box (eg Wycombe). But it seems to be the way with loads of teams now, just seems odd, hopefully we'll benefit more than the opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I know "first goal is vital" is a cliche, but it really is against Shrewsbury. No equalisers have been scored in their home games, and they haven't conceded at home since 16th Sep, and only 4 all season. And they've only scored 2 since 15th August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: That suggests a flaw in the plan 😆 Also it's one thing packing the box but it doesn't seem to result in marking players, so still every chance of a free header/shot, not necessarily 2nd phase either if the ball is played on the ground to the edge of the box (eg Wycombe). But it seems to be the way with loads of teams now, just seems odd, hopefully we'll benefit more than the opposition. I never said it was a perfect plan Johnny. That's the way with football - emphasising one aspect it usually at the expense of another so it's up to Evatt to find the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: I know "first goal is vital" is a cliche, but it really is against Shrewsbury. No equalisers have been scored in their home games, and they haven't conceded at home since 16th Sep, and only 4 all season. And they've only scored 2 since 15th August! One of our usual quick starts will be particularly useful tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbwfc19 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 comfortable 2-0 win to keep us within reach of the top would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Vic needs a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said: I know "first goal is vital" is a cliche, but it really is against Shrewsbury. No equalisers have been scored in their home games, and they haven't conceded at home since 16th Sep, and only 4 all season. And they've only scored 2 since 15th August! 4-4 it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffer cup 07 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 75% possesion against their mass defence, 0-1 Dion, nailed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I had these as a Subbuteo team back in the day. Lovely broad bright blue & amber stripes, blue shorts & socks. Except, this season they've gone to all blue, with Amber trim. Nowhere near as cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Can't make it tonight but I'm still a little annoyed by last years late capitulation tbh. Drinking in the fanzone at 11am on a frosty morning was character building though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 7, 2023 Moderators Share Posted November 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Can't make it tonight but I'm still a little annoyed by last years late capitulation tbh. Drinking in the fanzone at 11am on a frosty morning was character building though. it took me well over an hour to get out of my exclusive development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrotter Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Arrived, clear chilly evening here. 2-0 to the Whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said: Arrived, clear chilly evening here. 2-0 to the Whites I know we usually start fast but that's a great start, now let's just hold on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 7, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2023 Slightly more balanced bench, though I still don't see the need for three strikers. Minor point though, and it's pretty much the team I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Slightly more balanced bench, though I still don't see the need for three strikers. Minor point though, and it's pretty much the team I expected. Tbf 2 of those 'strikers' couldn't score in a brothel. I'd rather have Matheson on the bench than Jerome or Nlundulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: I'd rather have Matheson on the bench than Jerome or Nlundulu Agreed. The bench, tbf, is very strong in 5 of the 7. 3 Iredale 7 Mendes Gomes 9 Bödvarsson 11 Nlundulu 15 Forrester 16 Morley 35 Jerome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizlar Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 If you count CMG that’s 4 strikers on the bench but then again is Dan a striker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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