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Aug 12, 2023 17:58:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2023 17:58:39 GMT
Robbed of a potential point by an unbelievable decision at the end.
First half was awful, we didn’t play well, Stotfold didn’t have to play well and the atmosphere was like a pre-season friendly.
Second half was much better with the change of shape and Woody is now on a scoring run for a defender not seen since the days of Steve Cox!
The season’s only a week old and I’m exhausted already!
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Aug 12, 2023 19:32:51 GMT
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Post by nelmo on Aug 12, 2023 19:32:51 GMT
It was definitely a game of two halves. Easy to point fingers at the players in the first half but after watching us midweek, their manager had our number. We couldn't cope with their high line and high press. They seemed to be targeting Lynn as well. Surprised Wells left it until half time before changing the system. We could have conceded six easily.
Second half we looked much better with the new system (433). Rocko was causing them problems playing on the wing and our defence was mostly comfortable for the first time this season. The conditions also favoured us second half.
The referee bottled the big late penalty decision when Pearce was clearly fouled in the area. The conduct of their bench was appalling throughout and it was clear they knew they got lucky on it.
There are lots of positives to take from the game. Stotfold have had back to back promotions so are no minnows. We look dangerous when we go forward but maybe we just don't have the personnel to play the 352. On to midweek where hopefully we play with intent from the first minute!
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Post by peterduck on Aug 12, 2023 19:46:12 GMT
I didn’t arrive till 20 past 3 due to work and traffic around Bedford so unable to speak on that but from what I did see naive seems to be the right word amongst all others in the first half. Playing against the wind sometimes can’t always be pretty and players wanting to much time/touches.
Second half I thought we were good and probably should of went on a won the game, Owen James should of squad to other Owen to put us 4-3 up, then the penalty as mentioned just ridiculous, but they’re young players and we have to appreciate that.
Hard in terms of shape, at Chesham big pitch etc suits the 3 and showed against Wallingfold and second half Wednesday but we do seem better protected with the 4. Suppose JW will make the final call on that
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Aug 12, 2023 21:31:31 GMT
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Post by ohduckinghell on Aug 12, 2023 21:31:31 GMT
Really was, a game of two halves. If we sign that second half wind we could have a good season.
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Post by Luke on Aug 12, 2023 21:51:44 GMT
Awful first half, but fair dues to the manager he recognised and made changes which did the trick, and at the end felt hard done by not to have taken something from the game. We looked much better with a back four, players' seemed to instantly understand their roles better and it seems a more natural fit. But I barely remember a time (except 2 games last season against Biggleswade and Ware which, presumably, is why we changed system to now) when a back three has worked for Aylesbury.
Anyway, there were a few positives today - Owen James, James Callan, Dave Pearce are all quality signings, Jack Wood has started the season very well, but still think we need more quality in other areas.
One things for sure - it's certainly going to be entertaining!
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Aug 13, 2023 18:08:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2023 18:08:32 GMT
No need to add anything to the first half comments, beyond the wind was more of a problem than I thought when we went up the other end. But no excuses.
Second half much, much better. Empson did well at right back, he'll learn from the pen. Pearce looks very good and we finally have someone who can deliver corners.
Ty and little OJ look good. Callum looks a fantastic keeper, his distribution is good too. Like Crosbie in the middle and Wood is having a great start to the season.
We have a number of players who'd probably start for any other side at this level.
It was never going to be a smooth start to the season with a new squad, it will take time to settle but I took more positives away from yesterday than negatives.
As luke says, looks like we are set for an entertaining season.
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Aug 13, 2023 18:09:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2023 18:09:23 GMT
Oh and it was a definite pen, right in front of us, saw and heard the contact.
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Aug 14, 2023 16:15:19 GMT
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Post by grannie on Aug 14, 2023 16:15:19 GMT
Probably would have got a penalty if our managers sarcasm towards the referee earlier in the half hadn't happened.
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Aug 14, 2023 18:01:11 GMT
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Post by nelmo on Aug 14, 2023 18:01:11 GMT
Probably would have got a penalty if our managers sarcasm towards the referee earlier in the half hadn't happened. Let’s blame him for high winds as well 😅
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Post by ian on Aug 14, 2023 18:05:51 GMT
Probably would have got a penalty if our managers sarcasm towards the referee earlier in the half hadn't happened. So he accepts the behaviour of the other bench, but didn't like ours? Silly comment!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2023 18:56:38 GMT
Agree Ian, neither bench were angels on Saturday. The continued attempts to pin stuff on the manager are getting a bit desperate!
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Aug 14, 2023 19:13:51 GMT
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Post by peterduck on Aug 14, 2023 19:13:51 GMT
Probably would have got a penalty if our managers sarcasm towards the referee earlier in the half hadn't happened. Oh dear another member of the blame wells for everything brigade. I thought his calling of their manager Steven Tyler was quite amusing!
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Aug 14, 2023 19:36:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2023 19:36:33 GMT
Agree Ian, neither bench were angels on Saturday. The continued attempts to pin stuff on the manager are getting a bit desperate! Yes, agreed. As fans, I'd like to think we all want success.
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