[jack bauer]

without getting over carried away, there were some pleasing performances today, non more so for me than Olly Banks who seemed so much more assured and confident and for large spells appeared to be running the game with a good range of passing, I can't recall him playing better than that for us, well done to OB today

[trickytrevsfanclub]

There were some games in the promotion season where he was unplayable and an absolute pleasure to watch. Not up to those standards yet but it's a start

[Spired]

I go away today pleased to see him add the competitive side to his game some great vision and passing

[BlueRover52]

jack bauer, on 20 February 2016 - 06:47 PM, said:

without getting over carried away, there were some pleasing performances today, non more so for me than Olly Banks who seemed so much more assured and confident and for large spells appeared to be running the game with a good range of passing, I can't recall him playing better than that for us, well done to OB today

Playing in that position brought out the best in him today.

[trickytrevsfanclub]

Spired, on 20 February 2016 - 06:49 PM, said:

I go away today pleased to see him add the competitive side to his game some great vision and passing

OK have a nice trip. Although what's that's got to with Banks performance?

This post has been edited by trickytrevsfanclub: 20 February 2016 - 06:52 PM

[Spire-Heights]

Probably his best game in a Blue shirt, I think.

[S43_Spireite]

MOTM contender today, well played Ollie

[Benno Spire]

i agree, Banks best game for a while, still some work to do with tackling but every pleased to see improvement in him. Possibly my man of the match today followed by Bolly

[fishini]

S43_Spireite, on 20 February 2016 - 07:06 PM, said:

MOTM contender today, well played Ollie

He was for me the MOTM. Best game since his injury in the JPT final

[dtp]

fishini, on 20 February 2016 - 07:57 PM, said:

He was for me the MOTM. Best game since his injury in the JPT final

Banks was my MOM as well. Played some excellent passes out of a very tight midfield. Very controlled performance.

Novak and Dimaio showed great energy whilst Chris Herd, also, did well in his short time on the pitch.

Thought John was a little uncertain early on but grew into the game, however, he did seem to allow too many crosses to come in from his side of the pitch which he might have cut out. Other than that, I feel, he will prove to be a good acquisition going forward.

The defence, in general, lacks height and had a very testing time against some very tall players.

Nevertheless, Danny seems to have introduced more spirit into the squad and, slowly but surely, a number of players are showing good levels of improvement.

Noticed Gardner wasn't on the bench today - any reason?

[Lincs Spireite]

dtp, on 20 February 2016 - 08:16 PM, said:

Banks was my MOM as well. Played some excellent passes out of a very tight midfield. Very controlled performance.

Novak and Dimaio showed great energy whilst Chris Herd, also, did well in his short time on the pitch.

Thought John was a little uncertain early on but grew into the game, however, he did seem to allow too many crosses to come in from his side of the pitch which he might have cut out. Other than that, I feel, he will prove to be a good acquisition going forward.

The defence, in general, lacks height and had a very testing time against some very tall players.

Nevertheless, Danny seems to have introduced more spirit into the squad and, slowly but surely, a number of players are showing good levels of improvement.

Noticed Gardner wasn't on the bench today - any reason?

Could it be because he is pants.

Not possible to name a MOTM because too many played extremely well.

It is easier to name a few who didn't have a good game. IMO Mani obviously, then Drew , he got skinned too easily too many times and misplaced several passes.

We desperately need a good right back.

Jay O was anonymous too often and I hate saying that as I really rate him.

[Goku]

Gardner failed a late fitness test

[fishini]

Goku, on 20 February 2016 - 08:27 PM, said:

Gardner failed a late fitness test

How would you know? Plays like he has a wooden leg as it is

[Norton Blue]

Agree with tricky trev, seen banks play much better. Still neshed out of a straight forward tackle in 2nd half, his biggest fault in his game imo.

Lets not get carried away, we beat Crewe, we had to otherwise it was pretty much curtains on the season. I'd expect all our players to have shown they were better today.

Biggest surprise for me was Mani coming on. I dont actually think he controlled the ball effectively in the 15 mins or so that he was on the pitch for. Abd can someone sort either his boots/studs, and/or balance as he speny much of those 15 mins on his backside - terrible

[ClowneSpireite2013]

Ollie Banks had his best game ever.Was motm for me.You could tell his confidence is coming back when he tried to lob the goalie.He wouldn't have tried that a few weeks ago.

[spireitewolf]

Goku said:

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Gardner failed a late fitness test

Good lol

[dtp]

Goku, on 20 February 2016 - 08:27 PM, said:

Gardner failed a late fitness test

Thanks Goku. Gardner's not in the best of form, started the season well but has gradually gone backwards. However, for me and with what we have, Gardner is the best to bring on if Gboly isn't doing it.

Did think the bench looked a bit stronger today but we remain short in numbers whenever RH is sat on it.

[Radders]

ClowneSpireite2013, on 20 February 2016 - 09:06 PM, said:

Ollie Banks had his best game ever.Was motm for me.You could tell his confidence is coming back when he tried to lob the goalie.He wouldn't have tried that a few weeks ago.

Ollie Banks was, without doubt, man of the match. It is performances like that, that remind you why we bought him here in the first place

[DIFH]

jack bauer, on 20 February 2016 - 06:47 PM, said:

without getting over carried away, there were some pleasing performances today, non more so for me than Olly Banks who seemed so much more assured and confident and for large spells appeared to be running the game with a good range of passing, I can't recall him playing better than that for us, well done to OB today

Fitness seemed to be way above what we've seen before. Maybe sitting in that holding roll suits his style and doesn't necessary mean he's covering a larger area.