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Post by nelmo on Sept 30, 2023 20:26:48 GMT
It was a frustrating game of football today. So many of the team just not at the races, the enforced break of competitive football really showed.
A couple of positives; Max has added some steel to the midfield (however seems allergic to heading the ball) and Jack Wood / David Lynn were pretty solid at the back as well.
Let’s hope Dave Pearce recovers from his clattering for the game next weekend. Felt like a bit of a targeted job on him!
Cirencester didn’t look anything special and on another day I think we’d have got something out of it. Probably best not to dwell on the result too much.
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Post by horneyduck on Sept 30, 2023 20:56:02 GMT
To be honest thought the were much better than us. Closing us down in our own half. We didn't even think about challenging anyone until they were in our late third.jack empson frailties lead to there second goal can't believe we don't have any one better than him to start. Keeper made some good saves, but passed out to the opposition a couple of times.we played so deep, Its like we are just waiting for them to score then don't have any reply.we obviously can't complete with the top team's in this league we have to concentrate on getting something from the bottom half of the table teams to survive.
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Post by Leon on Sept 30, 2023 21:53:02 GMT
We showed only a few weeks ago that we absolutely can compete against the top teams in our league, which makes it all the more frustrating that we didn't really do it today, especially in the second half. First half I thought the gameplan was working pretty well.
The second goal really irritated me. We send NINE players forward for a free kick just inside our half, Callan lofts it to the edge of their box...and Cirencester head it away completely unchallenged?! How does that happen? Then of course they break away and score and it's game over. A couple of minutes later, typically, we finally score what would have been an equaliser through Hayden Beadle - a player who I would like to see get more game time than he has so far.
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Post by nelmo on Oct 1, 2023 8:26:40 GMT
Interesting post match interview. Sounds like there is dressing room discontent again with a player(s?) ignoring the half time instructions and thinking they know better. Hopefully this can all be sorted and we can get some sort of a run together!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2023 8:36:26 GMT
Leon’s summed yesterday up quite nicely for me. That free kick at the end needed putting on the penalty spot but I’m loathed to criticise James after another good performance from him.
Woody was struggling with his shoulder at the end after being nobbled in the first half. We could really do with him and Dave P being fit for what I see as a very winnable game at Dunstable next week.
I thought Max gave us a lot more physical presence in midfield. Looking forward to seeing more of him.
Also agree with Leon about Hayden, two goals from open play so far this season for a 17 year old is a good return. I’ve been reliably informed that when pro clubs hear about 17/18/19 year olds playing regularly at step 4 they come and have a look so there could be opportunities for players like Hayden and Rocko to progress as the season does.
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Post by ohduckinghell on Oct 1, 2023 17:48:37 GMT
Am I right in thinking that Dunstables manager is fresher than ours to management? Hopefully we can get a good win there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2023 18:24:53 GMT
They have a young management team and a new look younger squad featuring a few lads who’ve played for us before. Not sure any of the previous settled squad we’ve played against over the last few years are still there. They started the season well but have lost their couple so we should go there with a respectful confidence.
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Post by ian on Oct 1, 2023 18:44:07 GMT
As far as I know, the only two they have that are Ex-Ducks are the young keeper Josh Ameganvi and the striker, Ethan Holt. Josh is being kept out of the team by a young loanee from Cambridge United, Ethan is injured at the moment.
Edit: They also have Rico Greco, who played a few matches for us on loan in 2021, before moving on to Barton Rovers and then Risborough. He signed for AFC Dunstable at the start of this season.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2023 10:19:59 GMT
Wasn't there Saturday, however our goal looked well worked from Pauls video.
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Post by mikes on Oct 2, 2023 10:54:14 GMT
It was Simon. Lovely work by Rocko (who had made a good impact off the bench) on the right wing with a super cross to Beadle. Beadle didn’t panic and held on to the ball to find some room under pressure from a couple of Cirencester defenders before placing his shot out of the ‘keeper’s reach.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2023 13:59:45 GMT
Just re-reading this thread and I must admit I can't for a minute understand the criticism Jack Empson gets from some folk on here. It genuinely baffles me.
Still, it's a game of opinions as they say so each to their own.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2023 9:46:11 GMT
Just re-reading this thread and I must admit I can't for a minute understand the criticism Jack Empson gets from some folk on here. It genuinely baffles me. Still, it's a game of opinions as they say so each to their own. Agreed lee - I noted that during pre-season. He is young and he's learning - hes not, yet, the best he will ever be and its great that the coaching staff can help develop him. His work rate is very very good.
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Post by suffolk84duck on Oct 5, 2023 17:12:48 GMT
Just re-reading this thread and I must admit I can't for a minute understand the criticism Jack Empson gets from some folk on here. It genuinely baffles me. Still, it's a game of opinions as they say so each to their own. I agree alot of players get undeserved stick and glad thd manager has shown so much faith in promising young players, I'm sure most of it comes down to not being sure what kind of club we have,alot of fans still have a high expectation maybe to high and others see us as a developmental club for young players, Its Another reason why the question keeps coming up of is going down a league and playing more local clubs a bad thing and may benefit local players.
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