[jack bauer]

well here we go last day of the season, and more to the point our last ever game in non league, "sun is shinning in the sky, there ain't a cloud in sight". League wrapped up weeks ago, club on the up, packed stadium, to all fellow spireites take it in, enjoy the day, the whole weekend is a celebration of what this club has achieved. Be lovely to end with 3 points too.

[erniemossity]

If anyone is still on a bit of a downer after the last month or so, and I admit I was….then listen to the Paul Cook interview. Superb from the man, and funny! My enthusiasm is back for today…just remember the quality for 80% of the season and enjoy this last occasion in this godforsaken league. Let that sink in….we are out of this league!!!

[Benno Spire]

After the game and to get closure, Phil Tooley needs to add a final comment to the thread he started “as good as it gets” a few years ago with the words “that’s as bad as it gets”

[kopblue]

jack bauer, on 20 April 2024 - 07:01 AM, said:

well here we go last day of the season, and more to the point our last ever game in non league, "sun is shinning in the sky, there ain't a cloud in sight". League wrapped up weeks ago, club on the up, packed stadium, to all fellow spireites take it in, enjoy the day, the whole weekend is a celebration of what this club has achieved. Be lovely to end with 3 points too.

Sorry to be pedantic but you can’t guarantee it’s our last ever game in the non league,

[HaslandBlue58]

kopblue, on 20 April 2024 - 08:59 AM, said:

Sorry to be pedantic but you can’t guarantee it’s our last ever game in the non league,

And let that be a warning to everyone associated with the club.

[clarevoyant.]

Benno Spire, on 20 April 2024 - 08:51 AM, said:

After the game and to get closure, Phil Tooley needs to add a final comment to the thread he started “as good as it gets” a few years ago with the words “that’s as bad as it gets”

That's pretty good. ( can I have a couple of extra points in the prediction league for that praise?)

[sophocles]

We should end the season with a good win; unlike our recent opponents, Maidenhead are not relegation-threatened or going for the playoffs, so our players should be really motivated to end the season on a high.

[Zigsuk]

Assume Colclough isn't fit again. Disappointing. Also disappointing Berry is missing too.

[Siberian Spireite]

One of the away fans has a machine gun. Never seen that before.

Decent turnout from the dormitory town, many in fancy dress.

[DMU Blue]

Zigsuk, on 20 April 2024 - 11:11 AM, said:

Assume Colclough isn't fit again. Disappointing. Also disappointing Berry is missing too.

No point risking either going into a dead rubber game. Imagine one of them properly redoes their injury and they end up in rehab all summer trying to get back for the start of the season

[Johnnyspireite7]

Where are the Quigley haters now? 2-0

[hilly81]

Good half. Played some great stuff at times.

[Johnnyspireite7]

What was the last season we had 4 players in double figures for goals before this season?

I'll answer my own question, 2010/11 C. Davies 23, The King J.Lester 17, D. Whittaker 15 & Best loan player ever (for goals) D. Smalley 12.

This post has been edited by Johnnyspireite7: 20 April 2024 - 12:19 PM

[Siberian Spireite]

The game followed the pattern you might expect, pre-match, with us having most of the possession and them trying to hit us on the break with pace.
The goals changed it in our favour, of course, and we look comfortable now.
Freckleton and Jacobs have combined very well down the left and Dobra has often run at them successfully instead of just passing square and safe. Mandy looking good too, good half from Quigley. Oldaker is off the pace.

[Zigsuk]

DMU Blue, on 20 April 2024 - 11:18 AM, said:

No point risking either going into a dead rubber game. Imagine one of them properly redoes their injury and they end up in rehab all summer trying to get back for the start of the season

Of course, but I'd still like to have seen Colclough if only for a cameo.
I was only thinking very few players try to dribble past a man these days. Not just town but all over. Excellent player that he is Mandeville rarely dribbles past anyone, and King never tries to take anyone on. Coco is one of the few players who frequently takes men on and as often as not beats them. The only other one to do so is Dobra. I suppose it is fear of losing it that restrains players from trying to dribble past opponents.
You see the old footage of George Best or even older footage of Matthews and it seems like a different game. Then again teams are better organised and fitter these days and attackers don't seem to get the same amount of space as they once did.

[Zigsuk]

Yes a good first half performance. Although it was decent at Gateshead this is the best for some time - so far! Still not convinced by Oldaker's contribution though.

[spireitetoo]

What was 50/50 number??

[Johnnyspireite7]

I know we don't care but it is now a straight shootout between Boring Wood and Ebbsfleet for the last relegation place, Wealdstone are beating the August Champions, Woking are beating Fylde and York have got the point they need at present.

Oldscum equalise, puts Wealdstone back in trouble if Boring score.

This post has been edited by Johnnyspireite7: 20 April 2024 - 12:36 PM

[Zigsuk]

Here we go again!

[hilly81]

Suicidal defending