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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 11:19:38 GMT
Harsh But true to an extent. That first half was dreadful, we managed to make them look good. If the remark about a weakness cutting inside was true was Gosling completely incapable of exploiting it? And why, when Dawson came on did we get behind them and break up their compact defence? Still not convinced with Clark's tactics, which I admit sounds ridiculous when we are top. But against the next league up? Emmm Clarke is still learning, and Braintree pushed very high up the pitch - a good tactic against a better side, but they were bound to run out of puff, which they did. agree with that in the end the red card undid them,,,dawson did very well when he came on but by that time braintree were exhausted |
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Post by Bernard Briggs on Feb 25, 2015 12:07:19 GMT
I may have missed it but was there a reason, other than Clarke's choice, for Dawson not starting? Really couldn't understand that one! The games I`ve seen Dawson play, he`s tended to do well in the first half, then fade in the second. I can understand Clarke saving him for the second half, but he should have been on right at the beginning of the second period. I think it would have been a more comfortable win, if Dawson had had 45 minutes to exploit the space on the right. Why Clarke persists with Gosling is beyond me. Every time he starts, it`s like Groundhog Day. He spends the entire first half causing the opposition no problems whatsoever, then doesn`t come out for the second half. The only time I would play him, is if there was absolutely nobody else to play in midfield. The sooner we have a fit again Sinclair back, the happier i`ll be. |
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 25, 2015 12:11:46 GMT
I may have missed it but was there a reason, other than Clarke's choice, for Dawson not starting? Really couldn't understand that one! The games I`ve seen Dawson play, he`s tended to do well in the first half, then fade in the second. I can understand Clarke saving him for the second half, but he should have been on right at the beginning of the second period. I think it would have been a more comfortable win, if Dawson had had 45 minutes to exploit the space on the right. Why Clarke persists with Gosling is beyond me. Every time he starts, it`s like Groundhog Day. He spends the entire first half causing the opposition no problems whatsoever, then doesn`t come out for the second half. The only time I would play him, is if there was absolutely nobody else to play in midfield. The sooner we have a fit again Sinclair back, the happier i`ll be. Tat's probably true re Dawson, but I think that's hindsight. I don't think Clarke was expecting Braintree to sit back quite so much right from the start of the second half. That space on the right wasn't there in the first half.
I've seen Gosling have some excellent games, can be a bit hot and cold though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 12:16:22 GMT
Can we ban the people that sang about being top of the league at 1-0? I mean honestly, we don't need that sort of supporter.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Feb 25, 2015 12:25:26 GMT
Pretty funny, I thought. And I haven't wet the bed for weeks now. We have an inferiority complex coz we're smaller than city. But they are superior to us, coz they are smaller than us? I don't think he's thought it through. |
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Post by brizzle on Feb 25, 2015 12:32:55 GMT
I may have missed it but was there a reason, other than Clarke's choice, for Dawson not starting? Really couldn't understand that one! The games I`ve seen Dawson play, he`s tended to do well in the first half, then fade in the second. I can understand Clarke saving him for the second half, but he should have been on right at the beginning of the second period. I think it would have been a more comfortable win, if Dawson had had 45 minutes to exploit the space on the right. Why Clarke persists with Gosling is beyond me. Every time he starts, it`s like Groundhog Day. He spends the entire first half causing the opposition no problems whatsoever, then doesn`t come out for the second half. The only time I would play him, is if there was absolutely nobody else to play in midfield. The sooner we have a fit again Sinclair back, the happier i`ll be.It's said to be very close now, and Easter and Clarke are not that far behind. |
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Post by brizzle on Feb 25, 2015 12:41:44 GMT
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Post by a more piratey game on Feb 25, 2015 13:19:49 GMT
Highlights make it look like good football, many rovers chances, parkes and blissett played well
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 25, 2015 16:14:04 GMT
I was a bit shocked at his article in the EP. Was very downbeat about expectations being high etc. Would like him, for once, to say we are up for this. CAMAAAAAN !!  It's working though, so I'll take it. The recent run has been fantastic. A month into the season, barely anyone even gave us a chance of the playoffs. I can't argue with it but I think most would admit that we have ridden our luck but it is about time we had that luck. I would just like the gaffer to sound positive and maybe even give a battle cry. This is just how I feel so unimportant in the scheme of things. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 25, 2015 17:09:21 GMT
Couldn`t disagree more. Dawson should have been on at the start of the second half. It`s beyond me why Clarke put Balanta into an already crowded midfield, when width was needed against Braintree`s ten men. Not good management at all. This What is DC on? A very average non league team, for the majority of the match playing with ten men. We had Gosling standing out on the wing alone for the whole of the first half, completely ineffective.
Why oh why are we so defensive
Very poor tonight, but lets take the three points
In fairness I think Clarke wanted to play attacking football, with wingers and probably still wants that but, after the start we had and the personal attacks, he realised his job was on the line and took up a very Ward like battle formation. This is what disappointed me most. He pre season talking got a lot of extra ST's. I just hope he doesn't buckle, pun not intended, in the final stretch. I do worry about his fragility. He does seem very worried. I worry about that lol. caaamaaan Rovers. |
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Post by JeffNZ on Feb 25, 2015 18:36:03 GMT
Great to hear the huge roar accompanying the winning goal! Looking at those highlights it looked like an entertaining game and could have been 5-3 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 18:54:29 GMT
Commentator says of Dawson's place on the bench,'He's played a lot of football recently'.Hadn't noticed!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by littlestokegas on Feb 25, 2015 20:01:21 GMT
Commentator says of Dawson's place on the bench,'He's played a lot of football recently'.Hadn't noticed!!!!!!!!!!!! t**t that is all |
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Post by lostinspace on Feb 25, 2015 20:06:16 GMT
b4life » 25 Feb 2015, 15:25
After leading the Banararama Conference since the end of August, Barnet were deposed this week by Bristol Rovers. Always known for his slightly eccentric style, the Bees manager Martin Allen appears to be resorting to some unorthodox methods in trying to revive their fortunes. This week he brought in a hypnotist to hypnotise the Barnet players into thinking they are in a relegation battle. Allen said 'I have had a lot of success at Barnet in the past in saving them from relegation so I thought this might galvanise the players a little in the final games of the season thinking they were in a relegation battle but this time result in promotion. I know it sounds a little odd but I think it will work'. Accompanying the squad to Altrincham on Saturday will also be a bunch of 'lucky heather' bought by John Akinde this week plus a horseshoe supposedly once worn by the horse on which the film and play 'The War Horse' was based. There appears to be no truth in the rumour that a supporter will be ritually slaughtered in the six yard area before the game after John Cosgrove decided not to go to the match after all.
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MA in melt down........looking to avoid relegation now........and so he should
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Post by The Concept on Feb 25, 2015 20:28:50 GMT
Clarke is still learning, and Braintree pushed very high up the pitch - a good tactic against a better side, but they were bound to run out of puff, which they did. agree with that in the end the red card undid them,,,dawson did very well when he came on but by that time braintree were exhausted Motor mouth in the Dribuild was getting out his seat and spitting feathers at the Braintree players that went down with cramp. What did he expect? They're part-timers, down to 10 men, and were knackered. Fair play to Braintree, I thought they played some better passing football than us in the first half, even with a man less. We started to break them down in the second half, with the formation change, and using the width of the pitch. I'm seriously worried about this bloke in the stand - he needs to watch his blood pressure. |
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Post by interceptor on Feb 25, 2015 20:29:59 GMT
Ooh how exciting my first post on a forum. 1- blisset really poor in last two games. Should not be starting. I would start with Ellis in the absence of Easter 2- could not agree more about needing sinclair back 3- lead bitter should keep his place 4- lockyear would lose place in starting lineup, he does not deserve to because he has not played badly, it's just since would be more effective. I can't argue with any of that, how dull. Please don't post again Just easing my way in, as someone is probably doing to you right now  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 20:42:48 GMT
Things I enjoyed from our second... 1. Monkey's reaction to Ellis being put through...  2. Browner's reaction to Ellis scoring...  |
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Post by badbloodash on Feb 26, 2015 17:31:23 GMT
We play Aldershot at home in a night game. We play Aldershot on Fri 20 Mar and Chester on Fri 3 Apr both home and 19:45 kickoffs Ok I meant midweek game as in having 2 games a week both these games are instead of Saturday's |
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 26, 2015 20:11:59 GMT
I can't argue with any of that, how dull. Please don't post again Just easing my way in, as someone is probably doing to you right now Now that's a comeback |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 20:18:44 GMT
The following are comments made by Tuesds on the 'Only Barnet' Forum. It just shows how bitter they are at losing their top spot: "Because they have a crippling inferiority complex caused by the bullying suffered at the hands of Bristol City fans throughout early childhood, their school life, student life, working life and beyond. This complex causes most Rovers fans to be bed-wetters well into their teens and, in a great many cases, adulthood (University of the West of England study, 2011). This is obviously no laughing matter, apart from for Bristol City fans which, tragically, only exacerbates the cycle of piss and tears that is the lot of a 'Gashead'. Due to their suffering at the hands of 'bigger boys' in the form of City fans, and having observed bullying behaviour at close quarters through their lives, Rovers supporters seek solace in trying to act as the bully towards fans of much, much smaller clubs with whom their club would not be competing had it not failed spectacularly over many years. What they fail to realise is that it does not count as bullying if those you are trying to bully do not give a toss about you or what you have to say, and whose only feeling towards you is not one of fear or envy but a vague sense of pity. As fans of a club whose average home attendances are a small fraction of those of Bristol Rovers, we recognise that attempts by Rovers fans to 'banter' with us are akin to Barnet fans trying to goad Wingate and Finchley supporters if we failed on a similar scale to Rovers and found ourselves scrapping away with them at a level at which we should not be competing. In such circumstances Barnet fans would largely have sufficient self awareness to recognise that a little humility is called for, and to hold our tongues until the inevitable promotion back towards the sort of level at which we should be competing." Pretty nasty! Nasty no,fantasy yes,thought you were a s**thead anyway |
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