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Post by supersteve73 on Aug 9, 2014 13:56:57 GMT
Just as a I expected a below average performance from below average players. Just a depressing day all round.
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Post by empirebaypete on Aug 9, 2014 13:59:12 GMT
Well I have to disagree with some on here, there were lots of positives, like I said at half time we were a bit light weight up front but Taylor and Brunt never stopped trying, Sinclair is already a legend if that's possible, he had a great match, agree though DC needs to get some more guys up front, the delivery let us down, but there was a lot of spirit about the boys today, we didn't pull up trees, but it's a start, a clean sheet, and a 7,000 crowd which sets our stall out to the rest of the conference UTG Yes I agree. Especially as it could have been far worse without Mildenhalls reflex save. It's a new team beginning to gel. Against one of the Conferences better teams. don't know if we're going to see such a big crowd every home game, but it was great to see all those there. As for the hoofball. Well hoofball to me is straight down the middle to a big centre forward. Yes we played the long ball, but nowhere near as much as Grimsby did. We have to supply our attackers better. I think until we start putting balls in the box we can't go saying we've got nothing up front. When the attackers are missing the chances, then we can criticise. Despite having the better chances, I think Grimsby will be happier with the point. It's definitely something to build on. |
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Post by empirebaypete on Aug 9, 2014 13:59:59 GMT
Right I am going to cry that we didn't win 6 0 and then get pissed. Midnight here, I'm already pissed. I'm going to bed. |
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Aug 9, 2014 14:01:21 GMT
2 Good teams, neither better than the other today, even game where we lacked quality, first touch and technical quality was poor not helped by a poor pitch. I thought we looked much more dangerous when we played hoofball and actually managed to turn the Grimsby defence and the second ball was always near us because DC gets more players in attacking positions, Taylors shot from 25 yards was the result of getting it long and in around the Grimsby backline. We had 5 chances to score today and i thought some of the quick flowing moves with the wingbacks were impressive. Lockyer was superb at centre half, Sinclair is the complete player who ran all day, Brunt is no targetman and looked unfit and completely lacking in form and match practice. Leadbitter was understandably nervous, Brown was okay and i though Mansell was excellent as the anchor man. 5 new players started today in front of a big crowd and considering our first game was against a team who looked very settled i thought 0-0 was a good start, and the performance was typical first game 7/10, but the commitment and fitness levels were 10/10.
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Post by supersteve73 on Aug 9, 2014 14:08:57 GMT
2 Good teams, neither better than the other today, even game where we lacked quality, first touch and technical quality was poor not helped by a poor pitch. I thought we looked much more dangerous when we played hoofball and actually managed to turn the Grimsby defence and the second ball was always near us because DC gets more players in attacking positions, Taylors shot from 25 yards was the result of getting it long and in around the Grimsby backline. We had 5 chances to score today and i thought some of the quick flowing moves with the wingbacks were impressive. Lockyer was superb at centre half, Sinclair is the complete player who ran all day, Brunt is no targetman and looked unfit and completely lacking in form and match practice. Leadbitter was understandably nervous, Brown was okay and i though Mansell was excellent as the anchor man. 5 new players started today in front of big crowd and considering our first game was against a team who looked very settled i thought 0-0 was a good start, and the performance was typical first game 7/10, but the commitment and fitness levels were 10/10. 2 good teams? Grimsby were as bad as us. |
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Post by Peter Parker on Aug 9, 2014 14:17:05 GMT
Not bad for first game, plenty to work on but seen far worse.
We lost something when Sinclair went to the left. He needs to stay in the middle. Would have been better puttimg Harrison on then Clarke
Gosling looked lively when he came on and Taylor looks to have some good movement.
Brunt needs games as he looked short of a bit of sharpness but was useful
Not bad all in all
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Post by Cheam Gas on Aug 9, 2014 14:20:03 GMT
Well the quality was amazing !! I am referring to the picture quality on my ipad in Singapore not the football. Using the Pak India TV app to watch BT Sports. Lost the link a couple of times and took a minute or two to get back but the picture quality was as good as watching it on a TV.
Impressive crowd but no goals is hardly likely to attract the fans who turned up as a novelty factor to continue to attend. As a Dri Build stand season ticket holder ticket holder living in Singapore I am included in the attendance figure even if I do not turn up so in reality the crowd was probably just under 7,000 taking account of other ST holders who may not have been at the game.
The game itself was not a disaster but there was never a better time to play Grimsby when you think that they were without five first team players. Still crying out for a goal scorer. All of the players can potentially play better and we need to get some wins and momentum early on.
UTG
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Post by sheffieldgas on Aug 9, 2014 14:20:15 GMT
In footballing terms, not great and the first touch and long balls were dreadful at times. However, I thought Rovers looked solid and improved going forward with the change of formation especially when they tried to play through the midfield but the final bit of quality was lacking, if we can sort that out I think Rovers will be all right as the desire and work rate can't be faulted, hopefully it'll come once the team starts to gel.
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Aug 9, 2014 14:20:59 GMT
2 Good teams, neither better than the other today, even game where we lacked quality, first touch and technical quality was poor not helped by a poor pitch. I thought we looked much more dangerous when we played hoofball and actually managed to turn the Grimsby defence and the second ball was always near us because DC gets more players in attacking positions, Taylors shot from 25 yards was the result of getting it long and in around the Grimsby backline. We had 5 chances to score today and i thought some of the quick flowing moves with the wingbacks were impressive. Lockyer was superb at centre half, Sinclair is the complete player who ran all day, Brunt is no targetman and looked unfit and completely lacking in form and match practice. Leadbitter was understandably nervous, Brown was okay and i though Mansell was excellent as the anchor man. 5 new players started today in front of big crowd and considering our first game was against a team who looked very settled i thought 0-0 was a good start, and the performance was typical first game 7/10, but the commitment and fitness levels were 10/10. 2 good teams? Grimsby were as bad as us. Yeah 2 good teams, was a million times better than last season and nowhere near depressing. First game of the season against a team that looked established and settled, we had several good chances to score, kept a clean sheet and didn't lose the game, can't ask for much more on the first game of the season. |
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Post by malago on Aug 9, 2014 14:23:18 GMT
Clarke is awful, terrible choice to put him on for Monkhouse.
Brunt was blowing out of his arse all game, obviously not 'match-fit'.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 14:25:40 GMT
What an eye opener that was.
Welcome to the 5th tier.
Balls bouncing off of players' shins when they tried to control them, wild high crosses, no pace, no real tactics to speak of, officials who don't seem to grasp the idea that you aren't allowed to use your arms to control the ball.
Dreadful.
Beardy Bloke may look distinctive and run around a lot, but he has no pace, so he may be a nuisance to play against, but it's hard to see him winning Rovers too many matches.
Unless the rest of the teams are even worse than Grimsby, this is going to be a long hard season.
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Post by therealist on Aug 9, 2014 14:35:10 GMT
2 good teams? Grimsby were as bad as us. Yeah 2 good teams, was a million times better than last season and nowhere near depressing. First game of the season against a team that looked established and settled, we had several good chances to score, kept a clean sheet and didn't lose the game, can't ask for much more on the first game of the season. Two poor teams IMHO - too many long balls/misplaced passes, final ball poor, no fluidity, general tempo too slow and a lack of width and quality overall. Grimsby were also missing 5/6 genuine first team potential players, with Alan Connell also not even having trained with his team mates before the game having recently joined the club. We need an injection of quality to have a chance of promotion IMHO - we're good enough defensively, but could do with an out-and-out winger with creativity/few tricks, a creative CM with an eye for a final pass and maybe one more striker. With the players we have I'm not convinced by the 3-5-2 either. |
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Post by robblue on Aug 9, 2014 14:46:44 GMT
2 Good teams, neither better than the other today, even game where we lacked quality, first touch and technical quality was poor not helped by a poor pitch. I thought we looked much more dangerous when we played hoofball and actually managed to turn the Grimsby defence and the second ball was always near us because DC gets more players in attacking positions, Taylors shot from 25 yards was the result of getting it long and in around the Grimsby backline. We had 5 chances to score today and i thought some of the quick flowing moves with the wingbacks were impressive. Lockyer was superb at centre half, Sinclair is the complete player who ran all day, Brunt is no targetman and looked unfit and completely lacking in form and match practice. Leadbitter was understandably nervous, Brown was okay and i though Mansell was excellent as the anchor man. 5 new players started today in front of a big crowd and considering our first game was against a team who looked very settled i thought 0-0 was a good start, and the performance was typical first game 7/10, but the commitment and fitness levels were 10/10. Ive just got home from the match and agree with you. WELL DONE TO ALL FOR THE SUPPORT the team look promising |
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2014 14:54:07 GMT
Well I have to disagree with some on here, there were lots of positives, like I said at half time we were a bit light weight up front but Taylor and Brunt never stopped trying, Sinclair is already a legend if that's possible, he had a great match, agree though DC needs to get some more guys up front, the delivery let us down, but there was a lot of spirit about the boys today, we didn't pull up trees, but it's a start, a clean sheet, and a 7,000 crowd which sets our stall out to the rest of the conference UTG Yes I agree. Especially as it could have been far worse without Mildenhalls reflex save. It's a new team beginning to gel. Against one of the Conferences better teams. don't know if we're going to see such a big crowd every home game, but it was great to see all those there. As for the hoofball. Well hoofball to me is straight down the middle to a big centre forward. Yes we played the long ball, but nowhere near as much as Grimsby did. We have to supply our attackers better. I think until we start putting balls in the box we can't go saying we've got nothing up front. When the attackers are missing the chances, then we can criticise. Despite having the better chances, I think Grimsby will be happier with the point. It's definitely something to build on. Whaheyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! Congratulations you're the first of the season! The first of so so many. I feared the worst when Points West did their bit on Tuesday night or whenever it was and DC was filmed giving a tactics run down: "Erm ... right ... Brunty ... erm ... obviously ... defending starts from the front ... erm obviously ...." Effing brilliant. There are John Still talks on YouTube that would make you sh*t broken glass if you were a player. Still ... at least that's our point from the first three games covered. Don't have to hold our breath for that one now. |
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Aug 9, 2014 15:04:05 GMT
Match Stats From SKY Sports
Shots On Target - GAS 7, Grimsby 6
Shots Off Target - GAS 4, Grimsby 1
Corners - GAS 6, Grimsby 3
Possession - GAS 52%, Grimsby 48%
Nice to see us winning every battle there, should put to bed people saying how crap we are, plenty to improve on, would be worried if this was our 20th game of the season, but like i said earlier 1st match in and we've done okay.
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Post by Peter Parker on Aug 9, 2014 15:08:32 GMT
Its the first game, are we expecting to blow all away in front of us?.
Things to work on and a couple of players needed i thi k but there were positives. If we can get Brunt up to fitness he will be more than iseful. Monkhoise again has a bit of quality and we seem to have energy in the team unlike previous seasons.
Lets see where we are in a few games time
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Post by simonj on Aug 9, 2014 15:24:57 GMT
Actually enjoyed it. We can build on this. Great commitment, need a touch of composure but seriously alright.
Great crowd, Grimsby were hard working and battled all the way. My season isn't written off yet.
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Post by BS11Gas on Aug 9, 2014 15:29:42 GMT
It seems to me there's a lot of people who were hoping we'd lose today just so they could say "I told you we were s**t". The performance wouldn't have made many sit up and take notice but it was by no means as bad as many are making it out to be. We are still missing a couple of players, but DC has openly said that. Get the right players in and we might just have a chance this season. But for christ's sake at least give it half a dozen games before writing the season off.
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Post by Peter Parker on Aug 9, 2014 15:33:02 GMT
It seems to me there's a lot of people who were hoping we'd lose today just so they could say "I told you we were s***". The performance wouldn't have made many sit up and take notice but it was by no means as bad as many are making it out to be. We are still missing a couple of players, but DC has openly said that. Get the right players in and we might just have a chance this season. But for christ's sake at least give it half a dozen games before writing the season off. Certainly seems to be a few who want to say crap league, crap players, all crap. Well its the league we are in and we have to get out of it. Seen far worse than today in previous seasons. Lets give them a chance first before writing anyone off indeed. Barnet on Tuesday will be a tough test i am sure but lets see what we can take from that |
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Post by valleyblue on Aug 9, 2014 15:33:30 GMT
Just as a I expected a below average performance from below average players. Just a depressing day all round. just as we expected a negative comment from a negative supporter ! For the first meaningful game from a new side against one of the better teams in this division that wasn't bad. how about trying to support for a change . |
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