Leon
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Post by Leon on Dec 16, 2023 17:56:24 GMT
Good result against one of the most in-form sides in the division prior to today. First league win of the season at Chesham, thank goodness. I think we were all starting to find our 'home' form a bit tiresome.
Think the game really could have gone either way, and Welwyn will feel hard done by, but we put more of our chances away than they did and that's what counts in the end!
Good to see more young blood added to the squad to join the likes of Rocko, Hayden and Max, who are all doing great at the moment. Callan was the difference between the teams today, a real game winning performance from him. Ken Feyi is really starting to hit his stride now as well, and what a difference he has made up front.
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Post by grahamdurban on Dec 16, 2023 18:43:10 GMT
Agree about Callan what a season he's having the amount of points he's won us is an impossible number to calculate but it would be considerable . You mention the younger heads Leon and you're right but I to thought Woody , Pearce , both Feyi's , Bewley were very good also .
600 appearances for Woody next week......what a player what a captain what an inspiration and above everything what a smashing geezer.
Hated the colour Welwyn played in so reminded me of that awful drink Ribena . Good though to see Ribena and Co at the game today after all it has been a few weeks since they last delighted me with their presence....everyone remember only positive comments allowed on this board otherwise.....
Personally thought Welwyn deserved something from the game but I'll certainly take the 3 points .
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Post by nelmo on Dec 16, 2023 19:09:07 GMT
Good game of football and as already mentioned, Callan was immense. I thought Ken led the line well and scored a 'proper' centre forwards goal for the second. On another day he would have got a hat trick.
Cannot fault the commitment from all the players and felt the subs were decent as well.
Hoping we can bring this momentum into the Christmas games as lots of points up for grabs.
On another note, what was the penalty given for? I was right behind the goal and didn't see anything?!
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Post by jr on Dec 16, 2023 19:16:43 GMT
If ever I have seen a game winning performance, it was today from James. A keeper who knows how to play his position.
On reflection this could have got the outfield more energised because after the first 30 mins. we came alive and considered the game was their for the winning.
I do hope that Wycombe note the improvement our coaching staff have got from Max and let us retain him till the end of the season.
Rocko continues to improve in fittness, athletic power and football skills. His pace at times today was noticeable, he must be working very hard on the overall needs of his team role.
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Leon
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Post by Leon on Dec 16, 2023 19:39:12 GMT
On another note, what was the penalty given for? I was right behind the goal and didn't see anything?! Big shove in Woody's back. Sent him absolutely flying! |
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Post by ian on Dec 16, 2023 20:06:39 GMT
On another note, what was the penalty given for? I was right behind the goal and didn't see anything?! Big shove in Woody's back. Sent him absolutely flying! Yes that is what the ref said after the match. Strange (but grateful!) to see it awarded, because he had let quite a few aerial challenges go unpunished in the first half, most notably when Peters was bulldozed on the half way line just before half time. Loved the intensity (after the slow start), we grew into the game and could (should?) have had a couple more before the penalty. However, if the game had ended 5 - 5 we couldn't have complained, one of the most entertaining games at the Meadow this season. Callan? my MoM, we are very lucky to have him in our goal! |
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Post by ohduckinghell on Dec 16, 2023 23:31:21 GMT
The ref was dreadful today. Should be struck off and looked at for match fixing.
Rocko is growing up before our eyes, really finding his game. Lots of good performances today.
Great to see so many fans behind the goal in the second half. Up The Ducks.
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Post by harrythehaddock on Dec 16, 2023 23:54:54 GMT
Think the footballing gods were with us today. The saves Callan made in the first 30 minutes were absolutely crucial - WGC were in danger of blowing us away with their attacking performance. Equally crucial was ken's goal just before half time; gave us an undeserved lead, but something to hold on to, and the 2nd half performance was much better.
Thought peters had a debut to forget and the introduction of hayden improved us massively. Derek looks like he's shed a few pounds and is much better for it. Rocco & max seem to improve every time I see them
Does anyone know what the free kick was given for in the 2nd half against their keeper? Was most bizarre
A vital 3 points and a bizarre season continues - mid December seeing our first home league victory. The league table looks a lot healthier tonight, thank goodness. well done to all; hopefully that's a monkey off our back and we can continue to improve
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Post by dantheduck on Dec 17, 2023 7:50:56 GMT
Very enjoyable afternoon of course made moreso by the result. We definitely rode our luck, start very lethargic, probably due to yet another enforced mid season 3 week break. James made some unbelievable saves to keep us in it, what a goalkeeper he is btw. Scored at good times and that goal on stroke of half time was crucial.
Second half we could and should have gone further ahead playing some nice football and missed some clear cut chances before the penalty which in fairness to the referee he had warned WGC about pushing/holding before he gave it.
Despite their consolation was fairly comfortable in the end and a long overdue 1st home win to top off a great day at the club.
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Post by dantheduck on Dec 17, 2023 7:53:32 GMT
Think the footballing gods were with us today. The saves Callan made in the first 30 minutes were absolutely crucial - WGC were in danger of blowing us away with their attacking performance. Equally crucial was ken's goal just before half time; gave us an undeserved lead, but something to hold on to, and the 2nd half performance was much better. Thought peters had a debut to forget and the introduction of hayden improved us massively. Derek looks like he's shed a few pounds and is much better for it. Rocco & max seem to improve every time I see them Does anyone know what the free kick was given for in the 2nd half against their keeper? Was most bizarre A vital 3 points and a bizarre season continues - mid December seeing our first home league victory. The league table looks a lot healthier tonight, thank goodness. well done to all; hopefully that's a monkey off our back and we can continue to improve That fk was for dissent against their #5 I think. Though was obviously indirect which we chose to ignore and took a direct shot! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2023 9:24:49 GMT
Good old football, long may it be the game of opinions we all love so much!
I thought the referee was excellent yesterday, probably the best we’ve had this season. The only complaint I had about the officials was one late offside flag from one of the assistants in the first half. I’ve never been a big fan of these late flags and appreciate the assistant may have been acting on edits from above.
Ben Peters might have had a slower start than he would have liked but his footballing upbringing strongly suggests he’ll be an asset for the club and he did put a decent pass into Ken for his goal albeit Ken had a bit of work to do before getting his shot in. Looking forward to seeing more of him and the young lads that came on in the second half.
A real positive, fun day yesterday which is what going to football is all about.
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