Jol_BWFC Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, Cheese said: Vale's pitch is actually one of the widest and longest in League 2. Leyton Orient is the only one that's bigger, with Salford coming a close 3rd. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/leagues/league-two/ I couldn’t find the stats on pitch width, but presumably that’s measuring the grass, rather than the lines? There was about 5 meters of grass either side of the lines. That said, the pitch didn’t look narrow to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said: I couldn’t find the stats on pitch width, but presumably that’s measuring the grass, rather than the lines? There was about 5 meters of grass either side of the lines. That said, the pitch didn’t look narrow to me. The pitch is measured from outside of lines to outside of opposite lines. Playing surface is the same thing. Off pitch grass isn’t relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Rudy said: Ive just watched the game and I disagree with that. First half they tried to upset our rhythm and we couldn’t get settled, but they couldn’t keep up the pressure all game , we kept the ball much better than them, and limited their chances. Won’t always be pretty but overall I thought we played good. They offered absolutely nothing. It was 2 poor teams on the day but watching those "highlights", they did have a few shots on target, I don't remember us getting near to a decent chance other than the goal. Difference really is Vale's one shot from in the box was deflected just wide, our's looked a less threatening shot but found its way into the net in slow motion. Happy to have another 1-0 win where we had the rub of the green, on the back of Barrow and Southend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted March 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said: I couldn’t find the stats on pitch width, but presumably that’s measuring the grass, rather than the lines? There was about 5 meters of grass either side of the lines. That said, the pitch didn’t look narrow to me. No, it's line to line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol_BWFC Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, MickyD said: The pitch is measured from outside of lines to outside of opposite lines. Playing surface is the same thing. Off pitch grass isn’t relevant. 1 minute ago, Cheese said: No, it's line to line. Cheers chaps. Makes sense as to why the pitch didn’t look narrow to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 14, 2021 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 Penalty area is 44 yards across You can calculate pitch size from that using the mower lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Casino said: Penalty area is 44 yards across You can calculate pitch size from that using the mower lines I’ve got a bigger mower than you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Casino said: Penalty area is 44 yards across You can calculate pitch size from that using the mower lines That’s something else I noticed yesterday. PV was the first time I’d seen goal to goal mower lines instead of side to side. Maybe that’s what made the pitch look narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 17 hours ago, Dimron said: We aren't getting the ball into the old mixing pot enough for my liking, our corners are poor and we should have someone able to chuck it into the middle of the fracas. Not pretty but basic stuff with a chance of results at the end. Legge had a good game for them today, if it wasn't for the wind he'd come out man of the match on a winning team, Hugh has got 2 accounts I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 14, 2021 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, Casino said: Penalty area is 44 yards across You can calculate pitch size from that using the mower lines Can you? Have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RUREADY2ROLL said: Anybody who watched that yesterday that has been watching all our games would agree we didn’t play well and for a large part of the game PV matched us. To say I don’t like Evatt is nonsense; I wasn’t at all happy with the time he took to drop Crellin or to change tactics and yes if he had continued to be stubborn than I was with the fans wanting him out BUT he has turned it round and I am right behind him. Doyle hadn’t been playing well but I was the first on her to say he had a brilliant game against Cambridge. I don’t wear rose tinted spectacles but maybe I can criticise too soon but that’s because I am passionate about BWFC. Hugh however who you mention is a Bolton hater. now get your rose tinted off Well said, that's my thoughts too. Some can't have a discussion without taking sides and making everything black and white, pro or anti. Keep giving balanced opinions, for and against 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MickyD said: That’s something else I noticed yesterday. PV was the first time I’d seen goal to goal mower lines instead of side to side. Maybe that’s what made the pitch look narrow. Well they do say stripes are slimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Well said, that's my thoughts too. Some can't have a discussion without taking sides and making everything black and white, pro or anti. Keep giving balanced opinions, for and against 👏 Correct sometimes I can be critical but some take that as moaning it’s like you can’t say negatives on here at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Hunt Off Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Let's face it they had more shots on target yesterday than us.It was windy the pitch uneven (though not narrow)but this has to be expected in league 2.One of their efforts after a short corner routine driven straight at Gilks could have been catastrophic , but lady luck smiled on us again. We still don't create enough in the final third given our possession of the ball.Some teams such as PV Barrow & probably Walsall up & coming will let us have the ball & hope for a break.It might get a tad frustrating & Arthur can always come on & change the dynamic but we are by no means nailed on for easy victories anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Clean sheets are the rock of all results. but, we do need to score more than 1 as in some games it just won’t be enough (Bradford) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Take Hunt Off said: Let's face it they had more shots on target yesterday than us.It was windy the pitch uneven (though not narrow)but this has to be expected in league 2.One of their efforts after a short corner routine driven straight at Gilks could have been catastrophic , but lady luck smiled on us again. We still don't create enough in the final third given our possession of the ball.Some teams such as PV Barrow & probably Walsall up & coming will let us have the ball & hope for a break.It might get a tad frustrating & Arthur can always come on & change the dynamic but we are by no means nailed on for easy victories anywhere. If Sarcevic is injured I’d like to see Miller & Doyle up top think we might score more goals with a genuine 2 up top as feel the ball might stick up top for longer periods and help us get more goal scoring opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLeesMullet Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said: If Sarcevic is injured I’d like to see Miller & Doyle up top think we might score more goals with a genuine 2 up top as feel the ball might stick up top for longer periods and help us get more goal scoring opportunities. Agreed, never saw the logic in one man up front, double your front line, double your goal scoring potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 15, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 8 hours ago, DavidLeesMullet said: Agreed, never saw the logic in one man up front, double your front line, double your goal scoring potential But weaken the set up without the ball, have less possession, and therefore less time to create chances? All different ways of looking at things, and the number of goals is frustrating at times, but we're heading in the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted March 15, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 Why change any team set up? You don't change a winning team/formation. They train to play to this system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 9 hours ago, DavidLeesMullet said: Agreed, never saw the logic in one man up front, double your front line, double your goal scoring potential Because the system we have been playing has given us the best unbeaten run for 20 years. Why change something that is working? Sarce will be missed I think but squad should be strong enough to cope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Ratwhite said: Why change any team set up? You don't change a winning team/formation. They train to play to this system. OI I was just saying that 🤫😁😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpey Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Nobody has commented on how well the final part of the move to the goal was constructed. Doyle does a massive job in dragging the centre halves to the front post. Fonz does a bit behind him. Keeper and all defenders expecting ball at front post. Pulled back to the edge, everyone on front post and a big hole to the right of the goal for Jones to pop it in. Not an accident. Well done IE, coaching staff and players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Thorpey said: Nobody has commented on how well the final part of the move to the goal was constructed. Doyle does a massive job in dragging the centre halves to the front post. Fonz does a bit behind him. Keeper and all defenders expecting ball at front post. Pulled back to the edge, everyone on front post and a big hole to the right of the goal for Jones to pop it in. Not an accident. Well done IE, coaching staff and players. This is why we have to be patient when it sometimes looks pedestrian putting 20-odd passes together. Teams defend like fuck against us and all this passing is designed to eventually pull someone out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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