Stevenage (H)

[Krimzon]

10 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Yep.

I'm convinced this has been part of our problems over recent seasons.

Injuries and fatigue are evident, so why are they going at it like this.

Big Sam was revolutionary in his approach to protecting players, yet it seems that it hasn't necessarily caught on.

I guess some are so ultra-competitive that they cant switch it off . Gary Speed nearly decapitated Ivan Campo in training . Campo had to wear a face brace for a few months after . 

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

SS looks angry in the pre-match press conference

[Traf]

2 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

got comps for WSU tomorrow- think I've sat there once when I working the turnstiles.  Guessing I should bring a blanket?

You'll not have to sit near anyone unless you want to.

[ianofcleveleys]

2 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

got comps for WSU tomorrow- think I've sat there once when I working the turnstiles.  Guessing I should bring a blanket?

Can get a bit nippy up there, though I'm on back row to be fair

[Dr Faustus]

23 minutes ago, Traf said:

You'll not have to sit near anyone unless you want to.

have I been tagged in the same photo as your daughter btw? Outside Gibson Sports circa 1995

[Cheese]

1 hour ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

SS looks angry in the pre-match press conference

 

[Krimzon]

For anyone that watches live matches from the Wanderers TV site , The Stevenage match is not currently available thru BWFC.CO.UK tho audio commentary is .  This may change but I suspect its because its on SKY TV red button or whatever it is . 

For anyone that doesnt have sky , it is available via NOWTV for a day pass for £14.99 .  Tho a monthly pass maybe better as that will cover the play offs . 

[woolli]

Anyone in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, the match is on in Stanleys Bar in the main commercial centre.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

9 hours ago, Krimzon said:

I guess some are so ultra-competitive that they cant switch it off . Gary Speed nearly decapitated Ivan Campo in training . Campo had to wear a face brace for a few months after . 

I can understand that, it's what makes them winners. That will always be a risk.

BSA had the training load reduced to avoid general fatigue and related injuries though.

[onefinfrandsen]

21 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I can understand that, it's what makes them winners. That will always be a risk.

BSA had the training load reduced to avoid general fatigue and related injuries though.

The players have had a few days off over the last weeks, maybe when there in they put that much more effort into training.

[Krimzon]

36 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I can understand that, it's what makes them winners. That will always be a risk.

BSA had the training load reduced to avoid general fatigue and related injuries though.

yeah , not arguing , just saying some cant play/train at 60% or to pull out of challenges battles etc. 

[Whitesince63]

1 hour ago, Krimzon said:

yeah , not arguing , just saying some cant play/train at 60% or to pull out of challenges battles etc. 

well I suppose if they’re playing for a starting place and both Evatt and Schuey seem to put so much emphasis on what they show in training you can maybe understand it?

[Traf]

10 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

have I been tagged in the same photo as your daughter btw? Outside Gibson Sports circa 1995

Unlikely, where's the pic?

[masi 51]

Some players are not naturally gifted at football two in our squad that come into mind are Johnston and Erhahon but what sets them apart from more natural players are that they have a winning mentality, be it football or Monopoly with the family when all they want to do is beat their ten year olds. Asking these players to hold back in anything in life is not going to get through to them

[Traf]

13 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

Some players are not naturally gifted at football two in our squad that come into mind are Johnston and Erhahon but what sets them apart from more natural players are that they have a winning mentality, be it football or Monopoly with the family when all they want to do is beat their ten year olds. Asking these players to hold back in anything in life is not going to get through to them

Erhahon was probably Lincoln's best player last season and a combination of an initial lack of fitness added to a couple of injury niggles and a loss of form means he hasn't had a proper run in the team and hasn't hit the levels he did at Lincoln.

A fit and on-form Erhahon would give the team far more balance as we're short of left footed players willing to stick a foot in. I agree that he's probably not the best footballer, but does have that will to win. In fact, he's very ungainly and looks almost awkward when playing, but there's definitely a player there.

As for Johnston, I think we've seen the best of him already. Yeah, he's committed, but isn't tall, isn't quick and isn't that physical. He does read the game fairly well, but like most defenders in L1, his decision making and reaction time is poor. That said, he's probably no worse than Toal and only marginally worse than Forino.

[Dr Faustus]

25 minutes ago, Traf said:

Unlikely, where's the pic?

EFL summat on Facebook. Somebody with your name tagged

[waffer cup 07]

8 minutes ago, Traf said:

Erhahon was probably Lincoln's best player last season and a combination of an initial lack of fitness added to a couple of injury niggles and a loss of form means he hasn't had a proper run in the team and hasn't hit the levels he did at Lincoln.

A fit and on-form Erhahon would give the team far more balance as we're short of left footed players willing to stick a foot in. I agree that he's probably not the best footballer, but does have that will to win. In fact, he's very ungainly and looks almost awkward when playing, but there's definitely a player there.

As for Johnston, I think we've seen the best of him already. Yeah, he's committed, but isn't tall, isn't quick and isn't that physical. He does read the game fairly well, but like most defenders in L1, his decision making and reaction time is poor. That said, he's probably no worse than Toal and only marginally worse than Forino.

I think Forino is our best CB. Toal is out of form. Johnston gets worse season on season.

[Whitestar]

I used to think Toal had a bit of composure about him , bit like a poor mans Paul Jones but these days he seems terrified and looks worse and worse every game.

[masi 51]

If we dont go up in May just like i rate Ng at Right full back who is one of Cardiffs better players but out of contract in June

Tonight Stevenage have Dan Phillips  central midfielder who is also out of contract come June. He kicked everything that moved when we played them down there earlier in the season. Another i would be happy to go for in the summer

Edited April 14 by masi 51

[Tombwfc]

Quotes from SS in the paper today about not wanting to play 5-3-2. Basically says we didn't create enough when we've tried it and we're at our best playing wingers.

Which I think is fair enough when one of those wingers is ACD, less so when it comes to the others.

[bolton va va]

After a bit of "research" it seems that Stevenage are very dependent on set pieces, long throws & free kicks being lumped into our area so i'd very much hope that Forino starts.

If he's fit, Kenny should start after Burstow's pisspoor showing at Cardiff, & Rodrigues deserves a start but i don't know how we can shuffle our available midfield players to stand up to what could be quite a physical battle.

[BeeversLeftPeg]

It's going to be a horrible night tonight.

 

[Lostock Whites]

Negativity aside, I wouldn't be surprised if Schuey has been telling them all that this is the perfect game for us right now.

Horrible but highly effective team, play off rival that could go level points with us.

If we secure play offs then this will be a great marker and practice run ahead of the real thing in May.

If the players can get up for this game then the season might as well end now.

We have some issues technically that we need to change in the summer. But right now, what the hell is the point being so negative (talking more so to the players here), looking down at the floor and feeling sorry for ourselves.

I think that's what every supporters biggest gripe was with the Cardiff game. Yes they're a good team, but we have beaten them before, deservedly so, they were in poor form and under pressure, young team too. Yet we looked like the team under pressure, no confidence whatsoever, no player taking initiative and being brave defensively and offensively.

I feel pretty confident saying that our promotion hinges on the mentality of the players.

When we play with confidence and determination we beat anybody in this league. 

I'm not really worried about Bradford this, Stockport that, Stevenage etc. The biggest opponent we have to get past to get promoted is ourselves. I'm concerned about which Bolton Wanderers is going to turn up.

Are we going to turn up in confidence and fight? Or gonna turn up heads down, not really bothered, slow to everything and feel sorry for ourselves?

I guess we will see.

Edited April 14 by Lostock Whites

[BeeversLeftPeg]

3 minutes ago, Lostock Whites said:

Negativity aside, I wouldn't be surprised if Schuey has been telling them all that this is the perfect game for us right now.

Horrible but highly effective team, play off rival that could go level points with us.

If we secure play offs then this will be a great marker and practice run ahead of the real thing in May.

If the players can get up for this game then the season might as well end now.

We have some issues technically that we need to change in the summer. But right now, what the hell is the point being so negative (talking more so to the players here), looking down at the floor and feeling sorry for ourselves.

I think that's what every supporters biggest gripe was with the Cardiff game. Yes they're a good team, but we have beaten them before, deservedly so, they were in poor form and under pressure, young team too. Yet we looked like the team under pressure, no confidence whatsoever, no player taking initiative and being brave defensively and offensivenly.

I feel pretty confident saying that our promotion hinges on the mentality of the players. Are we going to turn up in confidence and fight? Or gonna turn up heads down, not really bothered, slow to evyerbing and feel sorry for ourselves?

I guess we will see.

I said the other day I expect the current 4 in the playoffs to be in them come the end of the season. Not sure on what order but regardless of who we play and whether we are home or away 1st, whoever we play the games are going to be physical, scrappy and tight.

Playing them all in the last 4 weeks of the season could be a blessing.

[Eddie]

How refreshing would it be to see us have some proper urgency and energy in the first 5 minutes. I’m a big believer in setting the tone - Cardiff did it on Saturday and we never recovered, they were all over us like a rash in those first 5 minutes, didn’t score but there was almost an inevitability set. Our players looked shell shocked, any plans seemed to be out of the window and it was damage limitation from then on.

We could do the same tonight, but it’s completely against our slow and steady careful, brake on attitude.