[howardb]

Defender James Jennings believes that our excellent recent form, which has seen us go eight matches unbeaten in Sky Bet League Two, is down to our ‘effective’ style of play.



We moved up to third position in the table last weekend, as we inflicted a first defeat of the season on arch-rivals Chesterfield in front of a sell-out crowd at the Proact Stadium.




“It was a really good game and it’s probably one of the best games that I have played in,” said Jennings.




“Everyone wants to play in those games. The atmosphere was electric. We got a great result and all the lads are still buzzing.




“They (Chesterfield) were a great team and it wouldn’t surprise me if they go on to win the league, but we went there with a game-plan and it worked.




“If you get in the faces of any team that try to play football and press them, then they don’t like it. That’s what we did and they became frustrated.




“We all had to be switched on, as it was a game where concentration was needed for the full 96 minutes, but the lads did well and worked hard.




“We do know that we’re not pretty on the eye to watch, but we’re grafting, everyone is digging in from all areas on the pitch and I think that’s why we’re doing well.”




Our left-back continued: “At the end of the day, you have got to do what you’re good at. We could have gone there and tried to play, but we would have probably got taught a lesson.

Read more at http://www.mansfield...pIi1693wHX5C.99

[Elmer Fudd's Thick Lip]

Would I trade our style of play for Mansfield's, and be happy with the 3 points on Saturday, but then have to watch that dross week in week out...?

I know, lets ask the cat.....

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=lpGVyHyjI_A

[Wooly]

I sense that the butthurt is still strong in some

The fact is that all teams alter their tactics/system depending on who they are playing, and then fine tune them or change them again depending on what transpires through the course of the match.

I know for a fact that Chesterfield FC had Stags watched for a couple of games prior to our match, as we would have had a scout or three watch the Spires. Such is the norm. It's upto your manager to do his homework and devise the plan to counter the opposition. In the end our defence was better than your attack on the day. This was evidenced by the fact that you did not score a goal.

I know you would like to think of yourself as the font of all knowledge regarding our teams style of play after watching one whole game at the Proact Stadium. But I have to inform you that you know naffink. LOL

We do play passing football when the situation dictates. We did to Portsmouth second half what you did to us last week- (how we only drew is as much a mystery as how you didn't score) and we also passed Dag & Red off the pitch as well. Other wins have been more ground out affairs.

Carry on crying though. I tell you what send me a pm before the next match stating what formation and tactics we should play and I'll have a word with Paul Cox and see if he will change it just for you.

In the mean time I expect us to carry on playing to our strengths - if that means digging in a defending like we did against teams who have spent considerably more money on players (like CFC have) then so be it.

by the way - 6 minutes extra time LOL

This post has been edited by Wooly: 03 October 2013 - 12:59 PM

[howardb]

Wooly - you make it sound like I should ask your permission before I post something on OUR board !!

[fatfrank]

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 12:56 PM, said:

I sense that the butthurt is still strong in some

The fact is that all teams alter their tactics/system depending on who they are playing, and then fine tune them or change them again depending on what transpires through the course of the match.

I know for a fact that Chesterfield FC had Stags watched for a couple of games prior to our match, as we would have had a scout or three watch the Spires. Such is the norm. It's upto your manager to do his homework and devise the plan to counter the opposition. In the end our defence was better than your attack on the day. This was evidenced by the fact that you did not score a goal.

I know you would like to think of yourself as the font of all knowledge regarding our teams style of play after watching one whole game at the Proact Stadium. But I have to inform you that you know naffink. LOL

We do play passing football when the situation dictates. We did to Portsmouth second half what you did to us last week- (how we only drew is as much a mystery as how you didn't score) and we also passed Dag & Red off the pitch as well. Other wins have been more ground out affairs.

Carry on crying though. I tell you what send me a pm before the next match stating what formation and tactics we should play and I'll have a word with Paul Cox and see if he will change it just for you.

In the mean time I expect us to carry on playing to our strengths - if that means digging in a defending like we did against teams who have spent considerably more money on players (like CFC have) then so be it.

by the way - 6 minutes extra time LOL

The amount of time wasting your lot did it should have been 15

[Wooly]

I wouldn't be as rude to do that Howard. I am just giving you my honest opinion. We all saw what happened on Saturday but it is disingenous to say that we play like that every week. Of course We aren't Barcelona but it isn't all as one dimensional as you assume after watching just one game. I can tell you this because I do watch MTFC every week.

The tactics were spot on by Paul Cox on Saturday and I would guess that your manager would adopt the exact same method should you come up against a team that were better at passing the ball around and had players that not only cost a lot more than yours but had also played at a much higher level. And so would you as well if you had the foresight to know that it would win you the game.

Anything can happen as we know. Now you have a relatively tough trip away to Morecambe and we have , on paper, an easier game against the monkey hangers at home. The gap might be closer than it is now come Saturday tea time. If you lose again and we win then we will only be just a point behind you.

But then again you may well be 7 points clear. There's a hell of a long way to go yet.

There is no way that I can't see the Spires going up this year. As for us i'd be more than happy to just make the play offs in our first season back.

[Steve]

We could have gone there and tried to play, but we would have probably got taught a lesson.

That sentence alone says it all. I would be embarrassed if one of our players said that

[Wooly]

You play to your own strengths not to the oppositions. We would have had to been mad to attempt to play you at your game and why should we. There is no diktat from the FA that I am aware of that speculates how many passes around the edge of the box a team must make within 90 minutes. No recommendation that a team should ****** about with the ball and float over ineffective crosses to nobody in particular.

The only thing that matters is putting the ball in the net more than the opposition. We managed that on Saturday but despite all your bluff and bluster, your more expensive team an "superior" footballing prowess- you could not

That is why on the vidi printer and in all the national newsapers - not to mention records that will stand for time immemorial it says Saturday 28th October 2013 Chesterfield 0 - 1 Mansfield Town.

You need to get over it now lads seriously. It's only a game.

[Elmer Fudd's Thick Lip]

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 01:23 PM, said:

The tactics were spot on by Paul Cox on Saturday and I would guess that your manager would adopt the exact same method should you come up against a team that were better at passing the ball around and had players that not only cost a lot more than yours but had also played at a much higher level. And so would you as well if you had the foresight to know that it would win you the game.

Like we did against Leeds, where we stuck to our football ethos and passed them off the park??

Against players that cost a lot more, and had played at a higher level??

No thanks, we'll stick to our principles. If you doubt what I'm saying, then ask on the Leeds forum, about how we played that night.

Btw, personally, and I reckon I can speak for the majority of this forum, we were over it by Sunday morning. We move on to Morecanbe, stick to our principles that have served us so well, and all being well, another 3 points.

Oh, and genuinely, good luck on Saturday. All these early season points will stand you in good stead, when the lack of depth in your squad is exposed, when the games start coming thick and fast.

We'll be alright though, don't you worry. We could put out a 2nd XI stronger than most, if not all first XI's in this division.

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 01:36 PM, said:

You play to your own strengths not to the oppositions. We would have had to been mad to attempt to play you at your game and why should we. There is no diktat from the FA that I am aware of that speculates how many passes around the edge of the box a team must make within 90 minutes. No recommendation that a team should ****** about with the ball and float over ineffective crosses to nobody in particular.

The only thing that matters is putting the ball in the net more than the opposition. We managed that on Saturday but despite all your bluff and bluster, your more expensive team an "superior" footballing prowess- you could not

That is why on the vidi printer and in all the national newsapers - not to mention records that will stand for time immemorial it says Saturday 28th October 2013 Chesterfield 0 - 1 Mansfield Town.

You need to get over it now lads seriously. It's only a game.

Ah, the record books. The same ones that will read total Spireite dominance for near on 20 years.

Move on. We have.

[Goku]

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 01:36 PM, said:

You play to your own strengths not to the oppositions. We would have had to been mad to attempt to play you at your game and why should we. There is no diktat from the FA that I am aware of that speculates how many passes around the edge of the box a team must make within 90 minutes. No recommendation that a team should ****** about with the ball and float over ineffective crosses to nobody in particular.

The only thing that matters is putting the ball in the net more than the opposition. We managed that on Saturday but despite all your bluff and bluster, your more expensive team an "superior" footballing prowess- you could not

That is why on the vidi printer and in all the national newsapers - not to mention records that will stand for time immemorial it says Saturday 28th October 2013 Chesterfield 0 - 1 Mansfield Town.

You need to get over it now lads seriously. It's only a game.

Your last line is spot on, which is why I'm baffled that you're still on here posting. Find summat better to do youth. Go to gym, read a book, spaff in your missus' hair, do summat lol

[moondog]

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 01:36 PM, said:

You play to your own strengths not to the oppositions. We would have had to been mad to attempt to play you at your game and why should we. There is no diktat from the FA that I am aware of that speculates how many passes around the edge of the box a team must make within 90 minutes. No recommendation that a team should ****** about with the ball and float over ineffective crosses to nobody in particular.

The only thing that matters is putting the ball in the net more than the opposition. We managed that on Saturday but despite all your bluff and bluster, your more expensive team an "superior" footballing prowess- you could not

That is why on the vidi printer and in all the national newsapers - not to mention records that will stand for time immemorial it says Saturday 28th October 2013 Chesterfield 0 - 1 Mansfield Town.

You need to get over it now lads seriously. It's only a game.

[Westbars Spireite]

I could play Dagenham off the park. Myself.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: 03 October 2013 - 02:42 PM

[jamie_bolsover]

Steve, on 03 October 2013 - 01:23 PM, said:

We could have gone there and tried to play, but we would have probably got taught a lesson.

That sentence alone says it all. I would be embarrassed if one of our players said that

To be fair mate, isnt that what footballs about, sometimes you are due to play a team that on paper are that bit better than you so you go out and play the game to win, win at all costs, using tactics that will be a 'leveller'?

Its no use us skulking over teams coming and playing direct, playing tough (even dirty), or parking the bus... succesful sides will navigate all of that.

Mansfield came here to do a job on us and by a combination of hard work ethics, stern defending, a bit of lady luck and our own inability to capitalise on our possession on the day, they went home with the spoils.

[Dreaming Spire]

Wooly quote :- "You need to get over it now lads seriously. It's only a game."


...... Err .... Correct me if i'm wrong, but aren't you the one writing reams and reams about it ?!!!!

This post has been edited by Dreaming Spire: 03 October 2013 - 03:33 PM

[Steve]

jamie_bolsover, on 03 October 2013 - 02:45 PM, said:

To be fair mate, isnt that what footballs about, sometimes you are due to play a team that on paper are that bit better than you so you go out and play the game to win, win at all costs, using tactics that will be a 'leveller'?

Its no use us skulking over teams coming and playing direct, playing tough (even dirty), or parking the bus... succesful sides will navigate all of that.

Mansfield came here to do a job on us and by a combination of hard work ethics, stern defending, a bit of lady luck and our own inability to capitalise on our possession on the day, they went home with the spoils.

I agree with you. But you talk from a fans perspective. If the tables were turned and we were mansfield fans i would be gutted if one of our players spoke to the media admitting our fiecest rivals were a better football team

[Town_Fan]

What annoys me is how they played didn't actually work, we created loads of chances, and they just got lucky on the day simple as. If they want to make that into some kind of amazing tactical victory then so be it but it shows how stupid they really are.

We are so much better than them its laughable. They can have the battle but we will win the war and as usual the thicko Mansfield fans will not know the difference which is why they celebrated beating us when they still got relegated. That's how important it is for them to beat us, it's truly pathetic.

[jamie_bolsover]

Steve, on 03 October 2013 - 03:42 PM, said:

I agree with you. But you talk from a fans perspective. If the tables were turned and we were mansfield fans i would be gutted if one of our players spoke to the media admitting our fiecest rivals were a better football team

Im not so sure I would be gutted if the tables were turned.

If we had just come out of the league below and they were top and undefeated, had assembled a team on a much higher budget than ours and were receiving plaudits right, left and centre and we went to their back garden and snook a win Id have been delighted, I see what their player said as just an honest comment, why would he choose to make himself look silly and state that they are the better footballing team?

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

The approach of many Staglets seems to be squeezing their eyes tight shut, sticking their fingers in their ears and shouting 'we won one nil...we won one nil...we won one nil...' to drown out what even their own manager and players are saying.

However I'm actually encouraged by last week's performance.

Once again we dominated a game, once again we outclassed an opponent, and once again an opposing manager was reduced to stifling, cynical tactics. That's not only a massive compliment to our squad, but if we continue to perform so well we won't be too far off a promotion place in May.

At which point whatever happens between us and our little neighbours this season will fade into insignificance.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Wooly, on 03 October 2013 - 12:56 PM, said:

I sense that the butthurt is still strong in some

The fact is that all teams alter their tactics/system depending on who they are playing, and then fine tune them or change them again depending on what transpires through the course of the match.

I know for a fact that Chesterfield FC had Stags watched for a couple of games prior to our match, as we would have had a scout or three watch the Spires. Such is the norm. It's upto your manager to do his homework and devise the plan to counter the opposition. In the end our defence was better than your attack on the day. This was evidenced by the fact that you did not score a goal.

I know you would like to think of yourself as the font of all knowledge regarding our teams style of play after watching one whole game at the Proact Stadium. But I have to inform you that you know naffink. LOL

We do play passing football when the situation dictates. We did to Portsmouth second half what you did to us last week- (how we only drew is as much a mystery as how you didn't score) and we also passed Dag & Red off the pitch as well. Other wins have been more ground out affairs.

Carry on crying though. I tell you what send me a pm before the next match stating what formation and tactics we should play and I'll have a word with Paul Cox and see if he will change it just for you.

In the mean time I expect us to carry on playing to our strengths - if that means digging in a defending like we did against teams who have spent considerably more money on players (like CFC have) then so be it.

by the way - 6 minutes extra time LOL

You're right the 6 mins extra time was laughable it should have been 10 with all the time wasting which started 5 mins into the game