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Post by hantslondoner on Apr 16, 2016 19:41:50 GMT
Frustrating first half. They beat us here last season, and again defended well (keeper was good, despite getting injuted early on).
Once we got the goal you could see confidence flowing throughout the team and between about 55-75 mins we were really good. After that: subs, think about Tuesday.
Coulson's goal was a cracker and he was again excellent, showing lots of energy, and again he seemed to be all over the place in the first half.
Once more the Tubbs/Yemi partnership and (eventually) putting pressure on the opposition paid dividends. Tubbs was good as provider more than goalscorer. It wasn't one of Yemi's better days but he still worked hard. Again a solid midfield gave us the platform to attack, although I thought they were better against Barrow. Partington put in two superb crosses in the first half and overall I thought he was even better than Green.
Someone said earlier the pitch wasn't a factor but I think it's no coincidence that in the last two matches we have played better as the pitch has improved.
Another must-win game on Tuesday before the big one next Sat - even when the fixtures first came out the game v Tranmere stood out.
Congratulations to Cheltenham, the most consistent side this season but unable to beat us :-)
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Post by back4more on Apr 16, 2016 21:04:36 GMT
Thought the second half of football was the best I have seen us play this season. LCs goal was simply fantastic, surely the goal of the season. Whilst the first half was very frustrating, I thought we played pretty well. We had good ball retention, and were trying things. It was a much more ambitious display, and although not everything came off, we were trying stuff and I would much rather see this. Don't buy that Altrincham were that bad, think that is a little unfair on our boys who really did put on a top notch performance. We do need to keep winning though, and Halifax will be equally desperate for the points, but if we play like we did today, I can see us moving one win closer to the play offs. Also happy to agree with previous posts Tubbs best performance for us by far. Never post after a few beers. OK. But actually in the meantime I like michaelefc points which are exemplary observation in my book. And while I am here can I say that the telepathy Jai Reason used to have with Macca seems to be reappearing with Luke Coulson. They seem to be on the same wavelength and those boys are different class when they link up. Another masterclass from Strevs though to add to the commanding display from Jai. And how good was it to see Michael Green taking charge of his territory in the second half and Matt Tubbs 75' class display. Overall though, that was an excellent team performance with clever adjustments by the manager in the second half.
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Post by unknownquantity on Apr 17, 2016 13:43:56 GMT
I actually find that if I discuss a game in the clubhouse afterwards over a beer or two I am better informed as to whether people share my views before any posting I make.
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Post by back4more on Apr 17, 2016 15:29:32 GMT
I actually find that if I discuss a game in the clubhouse afterwards over a beer or two I am better informed as to whether people share my views before any posting I make. My couple of beers were at home after dinner uq, but I had heard plenty of views around me during and after the game.
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Post by martfergie on Apr 17, 2016 16:34:13 GMT
Much better performance from the team. Ball on the floor, one touch passing, brilliant from our back 5 yet again. Would have hoped for more goals lookin at the teams on paper but 3 points is all that mattered.
Will Evans solid yet again even against that big lump they had up top. Player of the season for me for his overall consistancy.
Roll on Tuesday night.
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Post by Bryan on Apr 17, 2016 21:29:47 GMT
We need a big lump if we keep playing balls over the top and not through the gaps on the floor.....
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