[Mac's Back]

sophocles, on 21 September 2023 - 02:47 PM, said:

Rather than point out defensive flaws, I prefer to give credit to our players for scoring the goals, in particular, I thought our second was virtually impossible to prevent - the ball in was whipped across at pace, and Williams got up really well and connected with a thumping header that flew in before defenders or keeper could react.

And he should really have repeated it in the 2nd half...

[dim view]

sophocles, on 21 September 2023 - 02:47 PM, said:

Rather than point out defensive flaws, I prefer to give credit to our players for scoring the goals, in particular, I thought our second was virtually impossible to prevent - the ball in was whipped across at pace, and Williams got up really well and connected with a thumping header that flew in before defenders or keeper could react.

The goalie's starting position as the ball left Mandeville's foot was on the 6 yard box. He then retreated to the goal line.

[dart in the crossbar]

dim view, on 21 September 2023 - 03:33 PM, said:

The goalie's starting position as the ball left Mandeville's foot was on the 6 yard box. He then retreated to the goal line.

Both goals were very high quality. Really good movement and understanding between two very good players in Mandeville and Grigg. A very well-placed and powerful header by Williams from a good cross by Mandeville..

Quigley took his goal very well too and that the keeper made a fine save to deny Banks.

I'd wager that finishing of that quality would have usually given us 4, nevermind 3, goals.

And that's just counting attempts on goal that hit the back net rather than cross the line (so don't apparently count).

[Cum on u blues]

Carlisle_Spireite said:

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Gotta say, listening to the post match with Webby, I have to agree that football in the UK is in danger of becoming stagnant due to noone being allowed to express any emotion without being booked. It's a competitive sport, and is bound to be full of emotion at times. Punishing people for waving there arms in disgust is a joke.

I agree, sorry if others have already commented. Still ploughing through the threads since the end of the game !

[Cum on u blues]

Ollerton Opinion said:

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Ref is Aaron Jackson (just in case he tries to darken our door again)

We’ll be ready for this prancing cnut if he dares to come back

[Painted Wagon]

Haven’t read every comment but this ref sent Ollie Banks off against Southend just over a year ago on a Tuesday night game

[clarevoyant.]

Painted Wagon, on 21 September 2023 - 07:29 PM, said:

Haven’t read every comment but this ref sent Ollie Banks off against Southend just over a year ago on a Tuesday night game

It has been covered.

And another memorable home game v Altrincham Nov '21 (also a tuesday) were a ridiculous amount of time was added (we were 2-1 up and every body dead on their feet) and when that was up a bit more was added until alty equalised, resulting in a few disgruntled folk leaving the ground. No prizes for guessing who the time keeper was.

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[metallilad]

So, it's settled then.....He's a pr*ck.

[JonB]

clarevoyant., on 21 September 2023 - 08:01 PM, said:

And another memorable home game v Altrincham Nov '21 (also a tuesday) were a ridiculous amount of time was added (we were 2-1 up and every body dead on their feet) and when that was up a bit more was added until alty equalised, resulting in a few disgruntled folk leaving the ground. No prizes for guessing who the time keeper was.

Thats when we had a bucket load of injuries and didnt have a full bench to use and of what was on there i think three were strikers. We were trying to hold on with everyone dead on their feet and had three strikers on the pitch i think.

[firedodger]

JonB, on 21 September 2023 - 01:31 PM, said:

It was a good finish and i'm not taking anything away from Quigley but the defender didnt do anything to make it harder or make Quigley have to do anything other than close down on goal and pick his finish. I understand he had Berry to worry about as well but he has to look at Quigley being the main threat and do something about it. Grimes did the same for Dieseruvwe's goal after Palmer lost out to him on halfway and the result was the same.

All about opinions but Doesn’t seem a fair representation to be honest. The defender tried to do something by staying tight to his man and lost out physically to Quigs (maybe team orders? 🤷🏼‍♂️) he created that space and opportunity, left enough doubt in the keepers mind and went for the near post.
I think it’s only an issue because of who it is, Quigley is obviously working hard on his game so I’m happy to give him credit.

[JonB]

firedodger, on 22 September 2023 - 08:56 AM, said:

All about opinions but Doesn’t seem a fair representation to be honest. The defender tried to do something by staying tight to his man and lost out physically to Quigs (maybe team orders? 🤷🏼‍♂️) he created that space and opportunity, left enough doubt in the keepers mind and went for the near post.
I think it’s only an issue because of who it is, Quigley is obviously working hard on his game so I’m happy to give him credit.

I'm not criticising Quigley in anyway, he created and took the opportunity very well as he had plenty to do. I'm saying both centre halves made a mess of dealing with it....as you say, and i've said somewhere, the first defender gets too tight and loses out then the other centre half decides not to press Quigley at all leaving him a clear run. Whilst Berry is there as an option the second defender does nothing to make Quigley make a decision about whether he should pass or carry on and then because he's no where near Quigley all Quigley has to concentrate on is taking the chance.

As i already mentioned as well a very similar situation happened for Hartlepool's first goal a few games ago and Palmer and Grimes were roundly criticised for how they handled the situation. Palmer lost out in a battle for the ball then Grimes never presses the goal scorer.

[Waller is my hero]

metallilad, on 22 September 2023 - 08:36 AM, said:

So, it's settled then.....He's a pr*ck.

That pretty much ends the debate LOL