[The Earl of Chesterfield]

..that gained a perverse pleasure from watching Charlton stumble and fall at the first FA Cup hurdle?

Hell, who knows the feeling of lying in a crumpled heap at the foot of that particular obstacle better than Town fans.

What's more seeing the likes of Yeovil and Hartlepool (to name but two) exit at the hands of supposedly inferior opponents took the edge off yesterday's disappointment.

Well, marginally perhaps.

But then how bad is it when losing to a Football League outfit rather than a non league one is a step forward...

Seriously though, i now expect a far more commited performance on Tuesday.

We've been nothing short of outstanding at Saltergate for much of this season and, as long as we now witness a positive reaction to Saturday's (non) performance, maybe the odd setback can be forgiven.

After all, wouldn't a JPT tie with Leeds be just as good - if not better - than an FA Cup draw versus lesser opponents?

[Cartman]

nah, I agree!

and for some reason I've never liked Charlton so very happy to see them lose!

Puts yesterday in perspective an all, no matter how bad something is going there are always people worse off

[Blueprint]

I'd rather us get knocked out by the team at the top of our division than be one of the many sides that's been part of giantkillings this season, once again the gap between league and non league is proving to be a fine line, i doubt many clubs could play consistantly well against league sides but many prove that at their very best they can be giantkillers, as teams have shown us plenty of times in FA cup history. Also even if we'd have beat bournemouth we'd have faced another tough league two side, albeit at saltergate, so we still weren't forced to get to round 3 for a bumper tie against a top team. And anyway although we could do with the cup money, promotion will be better than another cup run when we are still in the JPT.

We are now in the latter stages of the JPT though and i do feel that there's more chance of beating a lower table league one side (who failed to beat 10 man morecambe on saturday) than beating a very organised top of the table league two side.

[dim view]

MDCCCLXVI, on Nov 8 2009, 08:43 PM, said:

Seriously though, i now expect a far more commited performance on Tuesday.

I'm not sure that 'commited' is the right word. When all the back 4 get slated for not being able to pass to a colleague and neither Allott, Perkins, or Talbot can get in the game, I'd be inclined to praise the opposition tactics first and foremost.

Carlisle will give those players far more room 'cos that's what higher division teams do.

[fishini]

Blueprint, on Nov 8 2009, 08:52 PM, said:

I'd rather us get knocked out by the team at the top of our division than be one of the many sides that's been part of giantkillings this season, once again the gap between league and non league is proving to be a fine line, i doubt many clubs could play consistantly well against league sides but many prove that at their very best they can be giantkillers, as teams have shown us plenty of times in FA cup history. Also even if we'd have beat bournemouth we'd have faced another tough league two side, albeit at saltergate, so we still weren't forced to get to round 3 for a bumper tie against a top team. And anyway although we could do with the cup money, promotion will be better than another cup run when we are still in the JPT.

We are now in the latter stages of the JPT though and i do feel that there's more chance of beating a lower table league one side (who failed to beat 10 man morecambe on saturday) than beating a very organised top of the table league two side.

I want us to win on Tues but ain't really bothered one way or another, the league and getting out of this garbage league is all the matters. We have to get out of this league.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

dim view, on Nov 8 2009, 08:54 PM, said:

I'm not sure that 'commited' is the right word. When all the back 4 get slated for not being able to pass to a colleague and neither Allott, Perkins, or Talbot can get in the game, I'd be inclined to praise the opposition tactics first and foremost.

Carlisle will give those players far more room 'cos that's what higher division teams do.

Yeah i pondered over the word 'commited' Dave, and i'm also prepared to accept that it was as much a case of Bournemouth not allowing us to play as any lack of endeavour on our part.

We were simply beaten by a better, and well prepared side on the day.

But then i guess this comes back to the old 'Plan B' argument. The more clued up managers are gonna try to stifle us and Les has gotta come up with a solution to that challenge. Last Saturday, and perhaps the Huddersfield game, suggest he's up to the task, but options on the bench might be the determining factor overall.

[Westbars Spireite]

Carlisle couldn't beat Morecambe so in theory we have little to fear.

[marlons curtains]

Westbars Spireite, on Nov 8 2009, 10:20 PM, said:

Carlisle couldn't beat Morecambe so in theory we have little to fear.

er...... neither could we.

[Westbars Spireite]

marlons curtains, on Nov 8 2009, 09:23 PM, said:

er...... neither could we.

I know. But it shows the level they're at. I think that's twice they've drew win them in 90mins at Brunton this season.

[Wooden Spoon]

fishini, on Nov 8 2009, 08:55 PM, said:

I want us to win on Tues but ain't really bothered one way or another, the league and getting out of this garbage league is all the matters. We have to get out of this league.

My thoughts as well. The higher up the league we go, the better the Style of JS will suite.

[Bonnyman]

death, on Nov 9 2009, 12:46 AM, said:

My thoughts as well. The higher up the league we go, the better the Style of JS will suite.

tuesday is a massive game imo,i like this cup competition its reality football and the reality is you have a genuine chance of winning it if you give 100% and dont play a weakened team. I dont feel it will have any impact on the seasons endeavours if we continue to progress,more something to keep us focused....come on town we want bouncebackability

[CFC Jill]

death, on Nov 9 2009, 12:46 AM, said:

My thoughts as well. The higher up the league we go, the better the Style of JS will suit.

That's why I am a bit more confident about Tuesday - Bournemouth harried us from the moment we got the ball & didn't let us have any time at all. Carlisle I think might let us have that time & we'll do better.

Having said that, whilst a cup run is nice, I would far sooner win the league.

[fishini]

bonnyman, on Nov 9 2009, 08:09 AM, said:

tuesday is a massive game imo,i like this cup competition its reality football and the reality is you have a genuine chance of winning it if you give 100% and dont play a weakened team. I dont feel it will have any impact on the seasons endeavours if we continue to progress,more something to keep us focused....come on town we want bouncebackability

How does JS not play a weaked team? Donnal gone no replacement, Lowry injured not replaced, Perkins cup tied, Small injured as usual got to play a weakened team its all we have

[Eddie63]

chris I often agree with many of your comments but to say we have been outstanding in home games is pushing it a little to far,yes the results have been good,but northampton one half was ok other rubbish,accrington last minute winner after missing lot of chances,morecambe poor,Grimsby sloppy almost gave away a point,barnet good second half first half very poor,Notts county was good but got lucky break with one of the pens,Macclesfield good job well done,even the burton game we let in two very soft goals.

[Sabreman]

Eddie63, on Nov 9 2009, 07:48 PM, said:

chris I often agree with many of your comments but to say we have been outstanding in home games is pushing it a little to far,yes the results have been good,but northampton one half was ok other rubbish,accrington last minute winner after missing lot of chances,morecambe poor,Grimsby sloppy almost gave away a point,barnet good second half first half very poor,Notts county was good but got lucky break with one of the pens,Macclesfield good job well done,even the burton game we let in two very soft goals.

I think your being to harsh, seven wins and a draw out of eight at home irrespective of performance is outstanding form, we have the best home record in our division which is outstanding or superb whichever they both fit. You seem to suggest it's lucky, i think mr Snell got it bang on, you i am afraid are just looking at the half empty or negative aspect of our performances.
Twenty Two points out of a possible Twenty Four at home is an outstanding record end of debate

[Bonnyman]

fishini, on Nov 9 2009, 07:23 PM, said:

How does JS not play a weaked team? Donnal gone no replacement, Lowry injured not replaced, Perkins cup tied, Small injured as usual got to play a weakened team its all we have

it was a generalisation for all teams in the comp,as for us we lookthreadbare

[Eddie63]

Sabreman, on Nov 9 2009, 07:56 PM, said:

I think your being to harsh, seven wins and a draw out of eight at home irrespective of performance is outstanding form, we have the best home record in our division which is outstanding or superb whichever they both fit. You seem to suggest it's lucky, i think mr Snell got it bang on, you i am afraid are just looking at the half empty or negative aspect of our performances.
Twenty Two points out of a possible Twenty Four at home is an outstanding record end of debate

thats not a debate then,I have not said anything about it being lucky but im just sugesting that the result are good whilst the performances still could be better,a point that our own manager might well have comented on with regards the away fixtures but in reverse,good performances but not getting the results.One thing for sure you are right to say that im a little negative thats because watching the town gets you that way dont raise your hopes or expectations to high then you wont be disapointed in the end.