[hasland_spireite]

Well just got back and the topic title says it all frustrated no real attacking threat mid-field poor i just cannot understand why were found lacking away from home it is a big concern the away form.

On a positive note was impressed by bodens cameo apperance good movement off the ball should be given a chance IMO because lets be honest jack isnt doin it he was awful today no movement what so ever

as for the penalty looked stone wall to me looked like page barged strate into the back of him with no attempt to play the ball

[BlueRover52]

hasland_spireite, on Oct 17 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

Well just got back and the topic title says it all frustrated no real attacking threat mid-field poor i just cannot understand why were found lacking away from home it is a big concern the away form.

On a positive note was impressed by bodens cameo apperance good movement off the ball should be given a chance IMO because lets be honest jack isnt doin it he was awful today no movement what so ever

as for the penalty looked stone wall to me looked like page barged strate into the back of him with no attempt to play the ball

We've had our share of pens already so can't complain when we concede one although some quarters said it was harsh. Page doesn't help himself getting up the refs nose, which inevitably will cost him his place.

[Sherman]

hasland_spireite, on Oct 17 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

Well just got back and the topic title says it all frustrated no real attacking threat mid-field poor i just cannot understand why were found lacking away from home it is a big concern the away form.

On a positive note was impressed by bodens cameo apperance good movement off the ball should be given a chance IMO because lets be honest jack isnt doin it he was awful today no movement what so ever

as for the penalty looked stone wall to me looked like page barged strate into the back of him with no attempt to play the ball

I thought we deserved a point. If Perkins shot had gone in instead of rattling the bar it could have been very different. Not sure about the disallowed one - was he off when Allott struck the shot?

But things like that even themselves out over a season I suppose. Didn't think we got a sniff of anything in our favour from the officials and the linesman in front of us was shocking all afternoon.

At the end of it all, a pretty nondescript game with some very average performances. Can't say I disagree with you about Jack.

[Zeus]

BlueRover52, on Oct 17 2009, 08:22 PM, said:

We've had our share of pens already so can't complain when we concede one although some quarters said it was harsh. Page doesn't help himself getting up the refs nose, which inevitably will cost him his place.

Page lets himself and us down far too often, I don't like his attitude one bit. What does Danny Hall have to do to get a game?

[Sherman]

D Loizou, on Oct 17 2009, 08:49 PM, said:

Page lets himself and us down far too often, I don't like his attitude one bit. What does Danny Hall have to do to get a game?

I didn't have that good a view of the penalty but given where it took place it just looked to me like a stupid challenge and it cost us the game. Not what you'd expect from someone with so much experience.

[Zeus]

Sherman, on Oct 17 2009, 08:57 PM, said:

I didn't have that good a view of the penalty but given where it took place it just looked to me like a stupid challenge and it cost us the game. Not what you'd expect from someone with so much experience.

We've seen it before from him, he's not reliable.

[DIFH]

D Loizou, on Oct 17 2009, 08:59 PM, said:

We've seen it before from him, he's not reliable.

Rob was simply rattled by his opponent today who held the ball well. Rob's frustration got the better of him and he resorted to the hard stuff. Whether that was a penalty I don't know but we kept giving silly free lkicks away all the game in dangerous positions.

[Westin_and_sons]

Found some stats from the Bullnews page :

All the main stats from the Chesterfield game this afternoon.

Possession: Bulls 43% C'field 57%

Shots on Target: Bulls 7 C'field 4

Shots off Target: Bulls 5 C'field 8

Corners: Bulls 3 C'field 6

Fouls: Bulls 12 C'field 14

Bookings: Yellows for Valentine, Gwynne and King.

Attendance: 2574 with 364 following Chesterfield.


Also it was stated as a soft looking penalty. Doesn't make any comfort, but still.

[Zeus]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on Oct 17 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

Rob was simply rattled by his opponent today who held the ball well. Rob's frustration got the better of him and he resorted to the hard stuff. Whether that was a penalty I don't know but we kept giving silly free lkicks away all the game in dangerous positions.

That vindicates him then.

[Sherman]

D Loizou, on Oct 17 2009, 09:07 PM, said:

That vindicates him then.

That's the point isn't it. With all his years in the game and the level he's played at, he shouldn't be getting rattled by two novice strikers.

Don't hold your breath for Danny Hall though. I think I've got more chance of getting a game than he has.

[Sabreman]

Just got back myself, very disappointed i missed the challenge for the penalty as i was in the toilet so won't comment until i have seen it.
Neither team deserved to win today, i was impressed by perkins especially second half several things are glaringly obvious imo Boden and Bowery are simply not good enough, Jack Lester today was poor infact i would say very poor, Allot was far to defensive, played the square or back pass when the forward pass was clearly the better option.
I am a big fan of Allot and Lester but today imo both let us down, if Jack doesn't get his act together soon he needs replacing, Mcdermot was also very poor with his passing but the one thing that was blatantly obvious to everyone in the ground was how bad the linesman was.
He had an absolute shocker, i haven't seen our dissalowed goal yet but i will be very surprised if boden was offside when the shot was taken. We didn't deserve to lose but we didn't earn the right to win either, a very disappointing day.
I do have to mention the Hereford forward with the orange boots(sorry don't know his name) he was absolutely superb today

This post has been edited by Sabreman: 17 October 2009 - 08:21 PM

[Mr Mercury]

BlueRover52, on Oct 17 2009, 08:22 PM, said:

We've had our share of pens already so can't complain when we concede one although some quarters said it was harsh. Page doesn't help himself getting up the refs nose, which inevitably will cost him his place.

That would be the quarters who know nowt about football. Even from a 100yds away it was a certain spot kick, Page barged straight into him.
BTW those critcising Sherridan, get a brain, this guy is light years in front of Rico, (yes some people were once again saying they would have him back), if you can`t see what he`s trying to do.then go home..its a major work in progress with hands tied due to long term contracts..have any of you criticising Sherridan even so much as kicked a balloon in anger.

[Wooden Spoon]

hasland_spireite, on Oct 17 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

Well just got back and the topic title says it all frustrated no real attacking threat mid-field poor i just cannot understand why were found lacking away from home it is a big concern the away form.

On a positive note was impressed by bodens cameo apperance good movement off the ball should be given a chance IMO because lets be honest jack isnt doin it he was awful today no movement what so ever

as for the penalty looked stone wall to me looked like page barged strate into the back of him with no attempt to play the ball

Would you say central midfield players are being asked to play to deep, and are leaving a gaping hole when we lose the ball?

[J Blues]

D Loizou, on Oct 17 2009, 08:49 PM, said:

Page lets himself and us down far too often, I don't like his attitude one bit. What does Danny Hall have to do to get a game?

Page and Breckin has had a decent season so far but if Page slips up with a few rubbish performances then Downes will come in the starting XI in January or before then Hall is a decent option or Kev Austin

This post has been edited by James the Spireite: 18 October 2009 - 09:50 AM

[DIFH]

D Loizou, on Oct 17 2009, 09:07 PM, said:

That vindicates him then.

No mate your not listening, I'm with you all the way.

[Zeus]

Mr Mercury, on Oct 17 2009, 11:32 PM, said:

That would be the quarters who know nowt about football. Even from a 100yds away it was a certain spot kick, Page barged straight into him.
BTW those critcising Sherridan, get a brain, this guy is light years in front of Rico, (yes some people were once again saying they would have him back), if you can`t see what he`s trying to do.then go home..its a major work in progress with hands tied due to long term contracts..have any of you criticising Sherridan even so much as kicked a balloon in anger.

One criticism I have of Sheridan is his isolation of players. Danny Hall proved to us last season he is good enough and our defence is still leaking goals, so why is Hall the absolute last resort? He should get more than one game to prove himself. No way on earth is Austin a better centre back than Hall and when Breckin is concussed or Page is being a petulant and temperamental thug and Aaron Downes is out injured, Danny Hall should be playing.

Also, I agree Gritton isn't up to playing week in week out as a first choice striker, but surely he should not be behind Bowery and Boden in the pecking order.

[Zeus]

djs, on Oct 18 2009, 03:26 PM, said:

Go somewhere else, cos he ain't good enough for this team.

Is the centre of defence any better than last season?

[Zeus]

djs, on Oct 18 2009, 03:31 PM, said:

Yes .......... Head and shoulders better.

That's why we're still leaking goals every game.