yarddog73 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Just now, League one forever said: Where are we short Yardy? Wide and up top? Middle of the park is desperate, I'd hope Sheron slots in at CDM when Hogan and Angol are back, Gardner needs a partner in there, Whelan is better than any of those two trialists who were both dreadful, also think we need two wide men, Stobbs does okay but we played with a back six at times today with Stobbs and Hope tucking in. Most worrying aspect for me was lack of shape, Hope gets rinsed down the left for the second and we can't work the ball up the pitch, had chances but midfield other than Gardner is non existent, Fondop, Hope and Tollit all missed easy chances. Hard to see what was gained from that today, McGahey might of lost a pound but will be first in at the buffet I suspect. Don't get the shit directed at Norman he will be okay for us this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St92 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I think there's plenty of people reading too much into friendlies really. From what I have seen at BPA and today, we've played 2 completely different formations, with a youth team at BPA and a few trialists today We've just lost to a team that are usually a top half league 2 side, when their season starts a week before ours so they're fitter, and more season-ready than us I'd rather Shez try different formations and combinations now so we know what does or doesn't work rather than finding out if something works when the games matter. And obviously these games are all about fitness We haven't scored many, but Porter got very little service today due to the formation and trialist midfield (I know Gardner has supposedly agreed a deal but the other trialists weren't great). We seemed to be more of a threat with Burgess on and I think he likely starts in league games so that should improve things We need a decent winger or 2, but Shez has made it clear he plans to use the loan market this year and the loan market for wingers is generally decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, GKing521 said: Our 1 (One) goal during pre-season came from a goal kick and a slip? Porter and Fondop yet to play together despite the lack of goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Middle of the park is desperate, I'd hope Sheron slots in at CDM when Hogan and Angol are back, Gardner needs a partner in there, Whelan is better than any of those two trialists who were both dreadful, also think we need two wide men, Stobbs does okay but we played with a back six at times today with Stobbs and Hope tucking in. Most worrying aspect for me was lack of shape, Hope gets rinsed down the left for the second and we can't work the ball up the pitch, had chances but midfield other than Gardner is non existent, Fondop, Hope and Tollit all missed easy chances. Hard to see what was gained from that today, McGahey might of lost a pound but will be first in at the buffet I suspect. Don't get the shit directed at Norman he will be okay for us this season. God that sounds desperate…were we really as bad as that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 10:14 AM, GKing521 said: Have we ever gone into a new season winning no pre-season friendlies? 2001/02 when we made the play offs Started off pretty rank 2006/07 too when we also made the play offs but you crack on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: God that sounds desperate…were we really as bad as that? Yes it was bad, Shez will agree. Seems a long time since our last win, Stevenage away, since then 2 draws and 8 defeats from 10 fixtures, hopefully we can get some quality in this week if not Shez will be under pressure early doors this season, some big players missing today in Hogan, Angol and Maynard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: some big players missing today in Hogan, Angol and Maynard though. Which is also going to happen periodically throughout the season too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: God that sounds desperate…were we really as bad as that? Been watching over 60 years and never seen a more a more hopeless display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Been watching over 60 years and never seen a more a more hopeless display. Did you miss most of last season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: 2001/02 when we made the play offs Started off pretty rank 2006/07 too when we also made the play offs but you crack on Can you give us the results just so we know you aren't lying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Which is also going to happen periodically throughout the season too! Totally agree which may be why Shez isn't risking any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Did you miss most of last season? Yes this was far worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Totally agree which may be why Shez isn't risking any of them. I'll tell you now friendly or not most aren't good enough for the NL as the can't even pass a ball. About 4 new signings might help. Edited July 23, 2022 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Yes this was far worse. I'm only jesting, I believe it was awful today. I'm just trying to wait until August 6th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, BP1960 said: I'll tell you now friendly or not most aren't good enough for the NL as the can't even pass a ball. About 4 new signings might help. We're getting a couple of loans in and that's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 And the result was ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 minute ago, 100milesaway said: And the result was ? 0 v 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, oafc 123 said: We're getting a couple of loans in and that's it Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Porter and Fondop yet to play together despite the lack of goals. Jesus wept. This is last seasons outmuscled content 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Been watching over 60 years and never seen a more a more hopeless display. Definitely not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 51 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Oh dear. Unless oafc123 is John Sheridan or the new owner I'd wait and see on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcforever Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: Porter and Fondop yet to play together despite the lack of goals. Be surprised if Fondop ends up staying as the management don't think he's got the right work ethic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham_till_i_die Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, oafcforever said: Be surprised if Fondop ends up staying as the management don't think he's got the right work ethic. ….and all the others have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 There's people saying Sheridan out because we lost a fucking friendly I hate football fans sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Fondop on the back of two goals had been made out to be pele! He will be bang average at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: Jesus wept. This is last seasons outmuscled content Definitely not true I think Whelan would be welcomed back with open arms now, even by those who didn't rate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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