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Another Away win, another resounding performance, this time against one of our bogey teams results wise in Cheltenham. Michael Flynn didn’t disappoint in his vitriolic post-match rant. Some of the most outrageous comments I have ever read from a Manager.
All I would say Michael is keep away from the Cheltenham festival. Should you venture along then “Honest Durham” could offer you the following nags. The Ryanair Chase has “Hitman” on the card, whilst the Champion Hurdle has “Brighterdaysahead” but definitely save your money Michael for the Gold Cup and “Gentlemansgame”.
So, the Super U’s forge ahead and are now unbeaten for 11 games for the second time this season. The first set of 11 was ended with three straight defeats but this time the second set looks more decisive; the U’s are stronger and the support from the bench is far more effective.
The table also makes for pleasant reading: Walsall 36 68 Bradford 36 66* Doncaster 36 62* Wimbledon 35 60 Notts Co 35 58* PV 34 58* Crewe 36 56* Grimsby 35 56* COL U 35 52
The teams with asterisks denotes those rivals that we still have to play. In fact, the Bantams game is boiling up to be an absolute cracker prior to Easter.
In fact, you have to consider that it is now any 7 from these 9 teams for promotion. We have 11 games to play with the possibility of three more games after these.
To put these statistics into context if we go back through some of the Col U records, we last reached the play offs in the truncated season 2019/20 when we finished 6th with 58 points from 37 games and lost to Exeter in the play-off semi-final.
Prior to that 2018/19 saw us achieve 70 points from 46 games. 2009/10 whilst in League 1 and we achieved 72 points from 46 games. 2005/06 was that halcyon season under Parky when 79 points from 46 games saw us finish runners up and gain promotion to the championship. 1997/98 and we achieved 74 points from 46 games in the old Third Division. 1995/96 and it was 72 points from 46 games and prior to that in 1991/92 92 points from 46 games in the Conference and promotion.
The prospect of more than 70 points from 46 games this season is an appealing one but we can do much better than that both points and position wise.
Tuesday 11 March 7:45pm PV Home - Sky Sports+ Saturday 15 March 3pm Fleetwood Home Saturday 22 March 3pm Bradford Away Friday 28 March 7:45pm Grimsby Home - Sky Sports+ Tuesday 1 April 7:45pm Gillingham Away - Sky Sports+ Saturday 5 April 3pm Notts Co Home Saturday 12 April 3pm Newport Away Friday 18 April 3pm Crewe Home – Sky Sports+ Monday 21 April 3pm Doncaster Away – Sky Sports+ Saturday 26 April 3pm Salford Away Saturday 3 May 3pm Barrow Home
Of course, a 12th game unbeaten is the ultimate aim this evening. Port Vale will be difficult. We drew 1-1 at Vale Park earlier in the season. They are an uninspiring but forthright side and certainly hard to beat having only lost 6 games this season whilst winning 15 and drawing 13. Darren Moore can count upon former U’s defender in the shape of Connor Hall.
Now the JCS is at last becoming a fortress and tonight’s televised game is followed by another tight game on paper against Fleetwood, again at the JCS. Six more points ahead of the Bantams game and we could already be in the Play Off positions before we go to Valley Parade.
Of course, before I continue to way lyrical things are not all rosy sadly. Teddy Bishop is side-lined for several matches unfortunately. Jamie McDonnell will miss the next three games after picking up sufficient bookings (which accounts for 2 games) and being selected for the U21’s for Northern Ireland which means he also misses the Bradford game.
However, DC has options with Tucker available in defence and Manny Egbo able to play in midfield and of course Arthur Read is an old stalwart (written with affection) in midfield.
I don’t know whether Kells is available tonight but hope that all has gone well with the birth of his new baby.
Kyreece Lisbie has been loaned to Braintree which seems an excellent move for his development. For the first time in some seasons, we have an abundance of striking talent.
Samson Tovide, Lyle Taylor, Tyreece Simpson, Ken Aboh and Anthony Scully who might finally be available for the Fleetwood game.
DC could bring Hunt into defence and move Egbo into midfield with Read. Some of Egbo’s best play comes when he is running with the ball from midfield to attack.
Then we have Thorn, Gordon, Anderson and the brilliant Edwards in attacking midfield/winger positions.
Jack Payne, a contender for player of the season, is simply outstanding this season.
Weather tonight is likely to be 4 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy with an 8% chance of rain.
Of course, Kells plays in defence instead of Hunt if available for selection.
A decent crowd can be expected (4,500) after more superb support from the faithful at Whaddon Road. Scoreline, a gritty hard fought 2-0 victory with Tovide and Edwards on the scoresheet.
The U’s are going up!
Enjoy the game.
Up the U’s
Durham_exile
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 10:30 - Mar 12 with 304 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 10:24 - Mar 12 by MarkyMark47
Q2. KVY was in the East Stand undercroft before kick off, signing autographs and posing for photos with kids, so if he's had a bug he's clearly over the worst of it...
It was a great night, especially for those of us who were at the JCS. I think Iandolo struggled a bit with playing in front of the back four, but we still had a decent supply line to Edwards down the left. After Tucker came on we seemed to end the match with five at the back, which tells its own story. You couldn't ask for more drama than the opponent hitting the bar with almost the last kick. What a night!
Up the U's!
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 10:55 - Mar 12 with 266 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 10:24 - Mar 12 by MarkyMark47
Q2. KVY was in the East Stand undercroft before kick off, signing autographs and posing for photos with kids, so if he's had a bug he's clearly over the worst of it...
Hadn't trained all week so probably not up to playing. Hopefully he'll be back Saturday though as we'll need him for sure.
This question arose last night when Flanagan was made to leave the field after being chopped down and a yellow card issued….. I found this…..
Injury as a Result of a Physical Offence:
If a player is injured because of a physical offense that merits a yellow card (or a red card) for the opponent, the injured player does not need to leave if the assessment and treatment can be done quickly.
Quick Assessment/Treatment is Key:
The key factor is the speed of the assessment and treatment. If the referee determines that the injured player can be assessed and treated quickly, they may remain on the field.
Exceptions: A player may be required to leave if: The assessment/treatment takes longer than expected or the player is not able to return to the field quickly. The player is bleeding or has blood on their equipment. The referee, in his discretion, determines that the player should leave.
Hence last nights referee was within his discretion to make Flanagan wait 30 seconds before his return. Not very satisfactory in my humble opinion!
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 11:51 - Mar 12 with 236 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 11:24 - Mar 12 by noah4x4
This question arose last night when Flanagan was made to leave the field after being chopped down and a yellow card issued….. I found this…..
Injury as a Result of a Physical Offence:
If a player is injured because of a physical offense that merits a yellow card (or a red card) for the opponent, the injured player does not need to leave if the assessment and treatment can be done quickly.
Quick Assessment/Treatment is Key:
The key factor is the speed of the assessment and treatment. If the referee determines that the injured player can be assessed and treated quickly, they may remain on the field.
Exceptions: A player may be required to leave if: The assessment/treatment takes longer than expected or the player is not able to return to the field quickly. The player is bleeding or has blood on their equipment. The referee, in his discretion, determines that the player should leave.
Hence last nights referee was within his discretion to make Flanagan wait 30 seconds before his return. Not very satisfactory in my humble opinion!
We commented similar at the time saying that it seemed a little unfair. Flanagan was not happy at the final whistle and had to be pulled away from the referee by a member of the coaching staff.
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 11:24 - Mar 12 by noah4x4
This question arose last night when Flanagan was made to leave the field after being chopped down and a yellow card issued….. I found this…..
Injury as a Result of a Physical Offence:
If a player is injured because of a physical offense that merits a yellow card (or a red card) for the opponent, the injured player does not need to leave if the assessment and treatment can be done quickly.
Quick Assessment/Treatment is Key:
The key factor is the speed of the assessment and treatment. If the referee determines that the injured player can be assessed and treated quickly, they may remain on the field.
Exceptions: A player may be required to leave if: The assessment/treatment takes longer than expected or the player is not able to return to the field quickly. The player is bleeding or has blood on their equipment. The referee, in his discretion, determines that the player should leave.
Hence last nights referee was within his discretion to make Flanagan wait 30 seconds before his return. Not very satisfactory in my humble opinion!
I completely agree with your conclusion. It goes against any notion of fairness for a player and their team to be effectively penalised, even for 30 seconds, as a result of foul play by an opponent, even if it doesn't warrant a yellow card, in my opinion. I know some players fake an injury to waste time in some situations, but that's where the referee needs to exercise judgement, which unfortunately some of them are incapable of.
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 12:02 - Mar 12 with 227 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 11:57 - Mar 12 by MarkyMark47
I completely agree with your conclusion. It goes against any notion of fairness for a player and their team to be effectively penalised, even for 30 seconds, as a result of foul play by an opponent, even if it doesn't warrant a yellow card, in my opinion. I know some players fake an injury to waste time in some situations, but that's where the referee needs to exercise judgement, which unfortunately some of them are incapable of.
Incidentally, Macey laying down on his backside at about the half way point of the half, so we can regroup and get instructions from DC, will surely become the stuff of legend!
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 12:25 - Mar 12 with 214 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 12:02 - Mar 12 by MarkyMark47
Incidentally, Macey laying down on his backside at about the half way point of the half, so we can regroup and get instructions from DC, will surely become the stuff of legend!
All goalkeepers do it as they never have to leave the field. Perversely, this means there is no incentive for an outfield player to feign injury. Just leave it to the GK!
Frankly, Matt Macey isn’t that skilled at wasting time given the number of yellows that he picks up.
We all moaned when + 9 minutes were added after 90 minutes, but having watched the Flanagan incident back, I am not surprised.
I thought the referee was unusually good, but he might have given us penalties when Edwards was tugged back and Egbo was floored. However, from the referee’s angle I can see why he didn’t. Do we want VAR? Debatable!
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 12:25 - Mar 12 by noah4x4
All goalkeepers do it as they never have to leave the field. Perversely, this means there is no incentive for an outfield player to feign injury. Just leave it to the GK!
Frankly, Matt Macey isn’t that skilled at wasting time given the number of yellows that he picks up.
We all moaned when + 9 minutes were added after 90 minutes, but having watched the Flanagan incident back, I am not surprised.
I thought the referee was unusually good, but he might have given us penalties when Edwards was tugged back and Egbo was floored. However, from the referee’s angle I can see why he didn’t. Do we want VAR? Debatable!
Got to agree Noah, I thought the referee performance was a lot better than the level of standard normally witnessed.
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Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 16:45 - Mar 12 with 101 views
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 15:49 - Mar 12 by thrillseeker
Got to agree Noah, I thought the referee performance was a lot better than the level of standard normally witnessed.
Always interesting how people see things differently, especially football matches, as I thought the ref was pretty poor last night and got a fair number of decisions wrong and also made some real baffling ones too.
Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight on 16:45 - Mar 12 by RSCOSWORTH
Always interesting how people see things differently, especially football matches, as I thought the ref was pretty poor last night and got a fair number of decisions wrong and also made some real baffling ones too.
Agree RSC. No dubious penalties throughout the game .
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