[Lincs Spireite]

Dobs and Mandy first names on the team sheet for me. Hope they can keep fit for the whole season.

[Blue5]

OneDecentLester, on 21 December 2024 - 06:12 PM, said:

Dobra & Mandeville today, absolutely class. Worked their absolute hogwash off for the team in a game that was never going to be pretty.

Not to mention they both played key parts in the match winning goal.

When you've got Dobs, Mandy, Dilan, Coco and Banks starting games, it takes the pressure off the defensive and attacking lines, they make us tick.

To a man, I thought we were superb. The lads should be extremely proud of that performance today.

[hardgums]

One injury blow after another but we keep getting back off the canvas. Let's keep our name in the frame over Chrimbo and then, with a few bodies back in the New Year, push on for the automatics.

[Westbars Spireite]

If Colclough isn't over whatever happened to him he'll be starting on Boxing Day so he needs to get his game head on.

[Exharboroughspireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 21 December 2024 - 06:16 PM, said:

Don't want to pick on a player but was disappointed in Berry again. I know with flair players sometimes things work and sometimes they don't. I genuinely thought he was going to be subbed off when the changes were made which would have been pretty humiliating.

Absolutely agree. I thought he was going to come off for Horton. His work ethic is appalling.

[HaslandBlue58]

Bkauns19, on 21 December 2024 - 05:52 PM, said:

Dobra was excellent, took his goal really well and seeing a different side of him, defensively like a little terrier, was everywhere today, getting stuck into tackles and bringing the ball away, not just that creative spark anymore!

He was my MOM today,all the best parts of his game on show and none of the lesser ones.Best showing this season by Mandy.
A perfect display of playing as a team IMO,and once again in far from footballing weather.
The starting 11 gave everything,I am a proud Spireite tonight after that showing,at the risk of abuse from certain members I have to say that the work rate of Berry compared to his colleagues was rather underwhelming.Also felt that the opposition were trying for penalties and got away with the usual two arms round the throat style of defending on many occasions.Would love to see referees actually follow the rule book for the basics and it would be easier to get the bigger decisions right.

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all my fellow Spireites and I have asked for a Dilan Markandy as my present.COYB.

This post has been edited by HaslandBlue58: 21 December 2024 - 06:48 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

Exharboroughspireite, on 21 December 2024 - 06:40 PM, said:

Absolutely agree. I thought he was going to come off for Horton. His work ethic is appalling.

It really stands out unfortunately when the pressing from Dobra, Grigg, Mandeville and Markanday at that end of the pitch is so committed.

[Mr_Pleasant]

Exharboroughspireite, on 21 December 2024 - 06:40 PM, said:

Absolutely agree. I thought he was going to come off for Horton. His work ethic is appalling.

I'm not digging him out unnecessarily, as he's clearly got a lot of talent and he's done lots of good things for us. However, he started at Wigan, went to Hull, and we bought him from Macclesfield. If you make that drop then there may be something that holds you back from fully maximising what you have. It's not just about talent. He's 24 now. At some point he's got to bring it all together.

[Blue95]

Reckon that wins brought Cook another couple of weeks breathing space. Give him January see if he can turn it around 😂

[Benno Spire]

Westbars Spireite, on 21 December 2024 - 06:36 PM, said:

If Colclough isn't over whatever happened to him he'll be starting on Boxing Day so he needs to get his game head on.

Hopefully Cooky has some players lined up to join us from Jan1st to cover for injuries, Martin Waghorn has become a free agent 4 days ago after mutual agreement to cancel the contract at Northampton might be worth looking at. Hearing Fleck back in training

[stainlessstephen]

Very big win today. Didn't expect it but there you go. Puts us right in the mix.

Seasons greetings everyone.

[Westbars Spireite]

Benno Spire, on 21 December 2024 - 06:55 PM, said:

Hopefully Cooky has some players lined up to join us from Jan1st to cover for injuries, Martin Waghorn has become a free agent 4 days ago after mutual agreement to cancel the contract at Northampton might be worth looking at. Hearing Fleck back in training

Fleck was training in the video shared the other day. I hope we don't get desperate enough for Waghorn but you never know.

[Spireite93]

Westbars Spireite, on 21 December 2024 - 06:51 PM, said:

It really stands out unfortunately when the pressing from Dobra, Grigg, Mandeville and Markanday at that end of the pitch is so committed.

When Hobson was getting ready, it could well have been Berry he was replacing as he was putting the least effort in despite having been on 30 minutes less than the other 3

Great win that! Rode our luck last 30 minutes or so but probably deserved it for our work rate rest of the game. Gutting about Colclough picking up an injury

Finally, for all the smart bottom remarks about the kop and the crowd being outsung by 20 or so fans, that noise in injury time deserves some credit for the fans

[Benno Spire]

Hopefully nothing but Grigg was hobbling as he walked to his car after the game

[azul]

Westbars Spireite, on 21 December 2024 - 07:09 PM, said:

Fleck was training in the video shared the other day. I hope we don't get desperate enough for Waghorn but you never know.

I think having a cancelled contract with Northampton after such a short period is a big warning sign around his neck no matter the reason

On the other hand Grigg was obviously struggling with something today. If we are down to just Drummond for a while it might be time for PC to consider his short terms options.

[Hibbo98]

Benno Spire, on 21 December 2024 - 07:19 PM, said:

Hopefully nothing but Grigg was hobbling as he walked to his car after the game

Was hobbling on the pitch too - and had ice packs whilst on the bench I think? Definitely tweaked something

[Exharboroughspireite]

I saw grigg hobbling immediately after he came off as well

[rodney]

Hibbo98, on 21 December 2024 - 07:25 PM, said:

Was hobbling on the pitch too - and had ice packs whilst on the bench I think? Definitely tweaked something

Looked like his knee

[Westbars Spireite]

azul, on 21 December 2024 - 07:23 PM, said:

I think having a cancelled contract with Northampton after such a short period is a big warning sign around his neck no matter the reason

On the other hand Grigg was obviously struggling with something today. If we are down to just Drummond for a while it might be time for PC to consider his short terms options.

We definitely need another viable option from Jan 1st. Obviously I've no idea where we are budget-wise but given we look like we have a fighting chance of 3rd spending a few quid on a permanent signing will be a temptation.

[LondonBlue]

Berry is so lazy.