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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2023 17:39:09 GMT
What an afternoon this was! Richly deserved win for the players and management team, who've taken so much stick this season.
Bit edgy at the end, but a few additional chances.
We can build on this.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2023 18:49:44 GMT
A first win of the season, away from home and against you would say a very decent side who will be hoping to be around the playoffs
Now why is no one commenting? Do people only come out when there is something to bitch and moan about?
Well done to the players and management team today. Keep improving, keep making progress and enjoy the win and let's go Saturday and give big (massive) spending Bedford a game
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Post by ian on Sept 2, 2023 19:21:06 GMT
Cagey performance first half, playing up that notorious slope, but we defended so well, throwing bodies in front of shots and making some very well timed tackles. Scored totally against the run of play just before the break when a foolish push on Moriarty led to a penalty.
Second half we weren't quick out of the traps, NL taking full advantage with a well taken equaliser. Then came the turning point - a half fit Rocko introduced and his pace absolutely terrified them. He scored a great goal five minutes after coming on, and in truth had an easier chance shortly afterwards which he should have put away. Then the drama of a NL penalty, well saved by James Callan, before we got our own second penalty as the game ticked into added on time, calmly converted by iceman Pearce. Drama continued, with a scrambled second from NL, who threw everything at the Ducks defence, but couldn't breach it, some very good defending from all across the back four, well protected by those in front of them.
What was even better was to see the camaraderie of the players and staff after the game, they have waited a while for a moment to celebrate and truly deserve to do so and enjoy the evening, before focusing on the small matter of Bedford next Saturday!
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Post by greenandwhite on Sept 2, 2023 19:38:19 GMT
Excellent win well done all. Good performances all round. What a penalty save and goal line clearance. Another tough game against Bedford coming up, why not get something from it. The win should boost there confidence now.
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Post by harrythehaddock on Sept 2, 2023 19:38:28 GMT
only just got back from celebrating in the pilgrim! A great game for the neutral. You have to say we had everything go for us today, but we rode our luck and kept going.It was a real backs against the wall performance, but if North Leigh don't take their many chances , you can't blame us for saying we deserved it. They all battled manfully , even if I still think several aren't really up to it. It would be easy to give motm to Jack Wood who was masterful, a real throw back performance of skill, diligence and athleticism. But I'm going to give it to derek Feyi, whose place might be under threat, but who really stepped up the plate. He shadowed well, didn't commit himself against a top performer like Lynton Goss, and threw himself into blocks for the whole 90 minutes. Pearce was excellent, liked the way he demands better standards from his team mates (plus 2 superbly cool penalties) and I'm now converted to the keeper who was immense,commanding,organising great saves,and very good technically (in terms of distribution and parrying away safely). The Tamplin substitution was a master stroke, the Army lad, I'm afraid is distinctly underwhelmimg, but Rocco was the right man at the right time. They couldn't handle his pace and trickery and what a goal! Moriarty & Crosbie never stopped and really dogged in. The lad from oxford never really got the run of the ball, but there's definitely a decent player in there. Should also mention little Owen, who is another very good spot from Wells and was a threat all afternoon. Definitely something to build on, especially if we can get Akimbola (?) back at right back.Sorry to be negative, but that is a real weak spot for us. But let's end positively - great team spirit and you could see the confidence growing the longer it went on. Hope Mr Wells enjoys his evening. PS Their management were up there with Marlow & Thame in their constant stupid moaning. Made our manager look like an angel!! Well done boys, with Gy winning well & MK scum losing it's been the perfect footballing day!
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Post by nelmo on Sept 2, 2023 20:26:51 GMT
The boys were good today albeit lucky North Leigh didn't have their shooting boots on, particularly in the first half. We also got the run of the green with the referee (which has been long overdue!).
Feyi and Wood were excellent. Moriarty was everywhere and we took our chances when they came.
James Callan was brilliant once again. Not sure how long we can hold onto him, need to stop posting vids of him on social media!
I still don't know how Rocco scored from that angle. They were frightened of his pace and he looked the real deal until he got clattered from the corner.
Main difference I noticed today was our running. They were busting a gut to get back into position. If we can establish our identity as a hard working, counter attacking team who can also cause lots of problems from set pieces then we might just be alright.
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Post by dantheduck on Sept 3, 2023 8:39:59 GMT
Excellent, if unexpected, result! Looked like the tide had turned at Kings Langley on BH Monday and with so few league games this month a real bonus we now have points on the board. Wasn't there so can't comment on the performance but if it was a bit lucky then maybe the hard work has earnt that luck.
Onto Bedford in the trophy then, a very unkind draw but by no means one we can't now go into with a degree of confidence. COYD!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2023 12:34:09 GMT
Great win yesterday, don’t really care how it came about just delighted that we’ve got off the mark.
Ironically both North Leigh goal scorers have bigger connections with Aylesbury than they do North Leigh. Lynton does the journey we did yesterday three times a week. Looking forward to the days when Aylesbury based players of that quality can look no further than us for their football.
Don’t see any reason why we can’t get past Bedford next week especially with Bedford now having an FA cup replay at Walthamstow on Wednesday night. They might just be arrogant enough to underestimate us as well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2023 12:39:24 GMT
I refuse to say anything negative about yesterday, as on here and twitter there's been enough negativity to last 3 or 4 seasons over the last few weeks.
The fact Dan West had a strop about it on twitter is a nice bonus.
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Post by grahamdurban on Sept 3, 2023 18:39:28 GMT
Much better yesterday with some really good performances from the normal nucleus of players but must single out Derek Feyi for praise . He is someone I've not rated but against Kings Langley where he more than held his own in the battle of the lards and yesterday against a different type of opponent he excelled . Well done Mr Feyi....I have no problem with being proved wrong.....but you have to keep it going Derek (please) . Lewis Crosbie is another that falls into the Derek Feyi category and again happy to be proven wrong . JC was truly outstanding as was JW and several others . Looking at the league table given our 5 league games have been played against teams in the top 7 perhaps there is something to be read into there . So we've proved we can win and imo deservedly so we have to keep that level of performance from now on in . As for Jack Wells would love him to prove me wrong stick 2 fingers up at me call me some names and take the club forward . I'm not there yet . Different subject altogether but can't the club rule that anyone posting on here must do so under their own name as there is one individual I would love to speak to ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2023 9:40:03 GMT
Much better yesterday with some really good performances from the normal nucleus of players but must single out Derek Feyi for praise . He is someone I've not rated but against Kings Langley where he more than held his own in the battle of the lards and yesterday against a different type of opponent he excelled . Well done Mr Feyi....I have no problem with being proved wrong.....but you have to keep it going Derek (please) . Lewis Crosbie is another that falls into the Derek Feyi category and again happy to be proven wrong . JC was truly outstanding as was JW and several others . Looking at the league table given our 5 league games have been played against teams in the top 7 perhaps there is something to be read into there . So we've proved we can win and imo deservedly so we have to keep that level of performance from now on in . As for Jack Wells would love him to prove me wrong stick 2 fingers up at me call me some names and take the club forward . I'm not there yet . Different subject altogether but can't the club rule that anyone posting on here must do so under their own name as there is one individual I would love to speak to ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) I agree Graham, I think anyone posting on here should post using their own name I have always wondered who Archer Duck is Out of interest what is the target Jack needs to achieve so that he verbally abuse you and stick two fingers up at you? Just so i can let him know
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Post by grahamdurban on Sept 4, 2023 11:10:18 GMT
Come and see me at the next game introduce yourself and I'll tell you . You won't though will you ?
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Post by ohduckinghell on Sept 5, 2023 13:37:26 GMT
Come and see me at the next game introduce yourself and I'll tell you . You won't though will you ? I've heard your real name is actually Graeme but anyway... Good result Saturday, let's keep it up!
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