Londonboy

Anyone any idea why he is not getting any game time? He's not even in the 16 some weeks. Surely with Hogan suspended he was worth giving a couple of games if fit, but Mellon chose Big Mac. We've conceded 9 in our last 3 so surely he gets a start at Newport?? Just seems like we are not utilising and giving what is clearly a great player at this level a fair chance to show what he can do....

Doesn't sound like we have been particularly good Flemboy from the radio commentary....what's your view?

I agree there

Both signings of the genius of a manager Keith Curle!!

Like I said looks a bit lightweight to me....Green ain't no midfielder which is clear to anyone

With Green and Hope as midfielders? Hope we don't get over run through the middle....

Yep kind of agree

Let's be honest defensively we have been a shambles in Mellon's first 2 games in charge...and im not sure what has changed. We conceded 4 goals in 7 games before he took charge and then 5 in 1 game and 15 mins! I'd like to think he would look to shore things up again as his first priority. 4 out of the next 5 games are away games at Alty, Newport, Woking and Barnet so he needs to sort it the fuck out quickly.

You got that wrong!!

Interesting staring Hope and Big Mac??

Anyway back on topic.... We have an experienced and proven new manager in Mellon, who is better placed than anyone to get the best out of Norwood, which we havnt seen yet. I'm predicting him getting 20+ more goals from now until the end of the seson. So with the classic new manager bounce, a sold out away following local derby this weekend and a current unbeaten in 7 run, we should piss over Rochdale on Saturday, and move into the top 7 next Tuesday night after mullering bottom of the table Fylde. Onwards and upwards... See how positive I'm being!

You do know Gateshead are the second highest scorers in the league with 34 goals this season and got to Wembley last season...I think our fans could suffer similar...

The ship is steady but who wants bloody steady! 18 months ago I would have taken steady but now I want a manager with some experience and drive who can get us out of this division. ST in my view wasn't the right man to do this so I look forward to seeing who we appoint. Frank Rothwell is a doer and my guess is this time round he will be having a big influence on the type of individual who gets the gig. Btw thanks Thomo for being a great ship steadier!

Unfortunately based on our results to date and from what I have seen to date, top 7 will be a real struggle...

Cant blame them. Unsworths still available....

Just the 118 years then....

Absolutely right. Probably the best barometer of where we currently are, is that we are now 1/3 way through the season and are 6 points above 2nd bottom Kidderminster and 16 points behind 2nd placed Barnet! Promotion with this squad of players is a million miles away.

Problem is this unbeaten run is against teams currently in 15th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, ......and we have just drawn at home and looked absolute shite against the teams in 21st and 22nd place. To me our lack of width is just as big a problem as the lack of creativity in the midfield. We also seem to be dead against using the loan market to freshen things up which I just don't get. Surely with our off field progress, improvements in facilities and the boards apparent ambition, we would be a good option to blood some up and coming stars. We should also be relatively well connected to many top tier teams. I'm sorry but with this squad and current manager we will be back down below halfway by the end of November, unless we can bring in 2 or 3 quality loan or new signings and get a permanent manager appointed. And next weekend is really likely to be the first time in our history (I'm guessing) that Oldham Athletic will not make it into the First Round draw of the FA Cup..Happy fucking days

I didn't see last night so can't comment, but from what I have seen over the past few weeks, and heard from those that went last night, I'm sorry but the only identity I see, is us dropping deeper and deeper in the 2H of games inviting teams onto us.

Yarddog makes a decent point that needs to be taken into account when assessing if he's the right man or not. ST has been in his Head of Recruitment position since November last year, and as all can see the ballance of the squad is way off and just isnt right. Not saying he made all the signing decisions but I'd imagine he made all of the recommendations to the board, on who we should bring in and many have been below par. Not the man for me i'm affraid...

Only 5300 there tonight...not great weather but clearly the floating fans are still not convinced.....

At least i got it in on time!

Nothing but a comfortable 2+ goal win is acceptable tonight. Maidenhead are poor and havn't won since Aug 19th. Their September record was P7 W0 D2 L5 F2 A12 Pts 2 3-0 for me. Norwood to create havoc...

Agree with all this