| Ebbsfleet away match thread 14:03 - Oct 5 with 17039 views | 442Dale |
McNicholas and Rodney injured?
At least Henry is back on the bench. |  |
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| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 11:18 - Oct 6 with 3095 views | NorthernDale |
At the moment we have two young strikers on loan in Ayinde and Westley, could we not promote Oscar Kelly, who somebody mentioned that he has been scoring for the youth team recently.
The concern is more in CD, with Sassi and EEL out, and with Ferguson possibly suffering a knock yesterday, we are left with Hogan. However if Ferguson knock is slight and a few days treatment is all that is needed, then we can get by. In that Sassi should be back in a month and I am unsure of the timeframe for EEL return, so may be able to hold back on any signing at the moment.
The national league cup is a unwanted distraction, did Oldham apply the four player rule and then took one of after 15 minutes which complied with the rules of the competition. |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 11:19 - Oct 6 with 3095 views | TVOS1907 |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 19:49 - Oct 5 by 49thseason |
7 points from 9 since Eastleigh isn't the end of the world , today should have been another win but it seems our travails down South are trickier than we might expect. Still lessons learned and all that.
I can't say I am overly bothered about a result at Fylde, coming home with a fully fit team seems more important than hoping for an outside chance of reaching the 3rd round proper. Similarly the games against the u23s or whatever they are, probably better to pull our punches than risk injuries to key players.
Its a long season and we are only 28% through it and currently on target to get around 85 points .. probably enough for a playoff position and on target with the 3 year " back to the EFL" plan too.
This group is much better than last seasons, next season's will be better still, gradual progression, continual improvement. |
You might not be bothered about winning at Fylde, but I imagine the majority of the fanbase are, as well as the club and the manager.
There's a small financial gain to be considered, as well, which will increase if we can get further. And I'm not just meaning as far as round three.
Agree with you on the other competition, though. |  |
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| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 18:14 - Oct 6 with 2577 views | wheniwasyourage |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 17:02 - Oct 5 by NorthernDale |
It was the same last week, get in front and instead of killing off the game, we sit back, today 2 up and second half, instead of killing off in the game, we allow them back into the game. McNulty needs to develop a ruthless streak, because his present approach off when we take the lead, to get the team to sit back, will cost us over the season and could be the difference between promotion and another season in the national league. |
My wife came in and found me listening to some soothing pipe music. When she asked what was wrong, I showed her this thread. She looked at it and said, "Ah, the old 'divide and conquer' mentality still exists here."
At half-time, she referred to Rochdale as "we," and by the end, she related it back to your team, which says a lot.
In my opinion, we missed an opportunity. The players seemed to ease off, even if only slightly, but at this level, that’s enough to change the game. You need to be relentless. When your opponent is down, you have to finish the job—metaphorically speaking, of course.
I’m sure the manager will address this, because the game turned so quickly. But that’s football for you. I don’t think it was the referee, the injuries, or the manager’s decisions that caused the loss. I see it as a learning curve for the players, and hopefully, they’ll take this lesson forward and become more ruthless in future matches.
As for the injuries, it’s just an excuse. Ebbsfleet had seven first-team players out. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 18:34 - Oct 6 with 2543 views | D_Alien |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 18:14 - Oct 6 by wheniwasyourage |
My wife came in and found me listening to some soothing pipe music. When she asked what was wrong, I showed her this thread. She looked at it and said, "Ah, the old 'divide and conquer' mentality still exists here."
At half-time, she referred to Rochdale as "we," and by the end, she related it back to your team, which says a lot.
In my opinion, we missed an opportunity. The players seemed to ease off, even if only slightly, but at this level, that’s enough to change the game. You need to be relentless. When your opponent is down, you have to finish the job—metaphorically speaking, of course.
I’m sure the manager will address this, because the game turned so quickly. But that’s football for you. I don’t think it was the referee, the injuries, or the manager’s decisions that caused the loss. I see it as a learning curve for the players, and hopefully, they’ll take this lesson forward and become more ruthless in future matches.
As for the injuries, it’s just an excuse. Ebbsfleet had seven first-team players out. |
It is how football goes sometimes
Spurs have just been beaten at Brighton after going in at half time two goals ahead
No doubt their forum will have similar comments, and they have an experienced and successful manager |  |
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| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 18:52 - Oct 6 with 2495 views | EllDale |
I’m not sure how relevant this is but, looking at the highlights, Dale’s second goal came as a direct result of them messing up after playing out from the back following a goalkick?
If it had been at the other end there would have been some severe criticism on here. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 20:13 - Oct 6 with 2315 views | TVOS1907 |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 18:52 - Oct 6 by EllDale |
I’m not sure how relevant this is but, looking at the highlights, Dale’s second goal came as a direct result of them messing up after playing out from the back following a goalkick?
If it had been at the other end there would have been some severe criticism on here. |
Not sure it's relevant or irrelevant, but you're right, there would have been some criticism on here had it happened at the other end.
To be honest - and I haven't got the analysis to support this - but we've hardly conceded any goals due to playing out from the back, if we take from the start of last season as our sample. I can think of three off the top of my head, but could be missing some.
It's still three too many, mind. | |
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| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 12:46 - Oct 7 with 1776 views | DorkingDale |
I had to go back into the ground via the home stand after the match as I'd lost something. A couple of players were doing media interviews & BJ was in the dugout. I gestured to him & asked him how we managed to blow it. He was incredulous & said "What do you mean we blew it?" and something along the lines of "All the players gave 100%".
Please tell me it's not me, because it defo felt like a loss rather than a draw........... | | | |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 16:39 - Oct 7 with 1340 views | BillyRudd |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 12:46 - Oct 7 by DorkingDale |
I had to go back into the ground via the home stand after the match as I'd lost something. A couple of players were doing media interviews & BJ was in the dugout. I gestured to him & asked him how we managed to blow it. He was incredulous & said "What do you mean we blew it?" and something along the lines of "All the players gave 100%".
Please tell me it's not me, because it defo felt like a loss rather than a draw........... |
Well in my world its not you. If that game is,nt the definition of "blowing it" can someone give me the scenario that is.
I have long since ceased to be surprised at football managers perspectives of games and rarely listen to the choreographed interviews post match.
Whilst not surprised at his comment, it is one that prompts me to ponder his thought processes.
As an afterthought are you sure you did,nt miss a huge emphasis on the "we"  | | | |
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| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 16:46 - Oct 7 with 1303 views | isitme |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 12:46 - Oct 7 by DorkingDale |
I had to go back into the ground via the home stand after the match as I'd lost something. A couple of players were doing media interviews & BJ was in the dugout. I gestured to him & asked him how we managed to blow it. He was incredulous & said "What do you mean we blew it?" and something along the lines of "All the players gave 100%".
Please tell me it's not me, because it defo felt like a loss rather than a draw........... |
I am really surprised that Jim did not throw his players under a bus by having a go at them to a random supporter, which could have then been plastered over the forum and/or social media if the supporter was that way inclinded (not saying that you are). What was said behind closed doors may be a different matter. Jim will always support his players in the public arena and rightly so.
Kyron Gordon has already posted about the game on X and he is obviously gutted. He has had a good season and one game should not tar his achievements so far.
I think as well that as supporters we need to be a bit more forgiving. We are playing in the fifth tier of English football and as long as the effort is consistent there will be inconsistencies in performances and errors a long the way. |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet away match thread on 17:10 - Oct 7 with 1255 views | Dale_4_Life |
Kyron Gordon has already posted about the game on X and he is obviously gutted. He has had a good season and one game should not TAR his achievements so far.
TAR - I like what you did there.
Yes its a disappointment and the Ebbfleet first goal that fanned the jitter flame was some opportunist brilliance.
Away point and 7 points from the last 9 available.
Hoping Jim has the contacts and the budget to plug the defense injury holes and the young lads up top can step up now they will be given the opportunity.
Up the Dale.. Lets have a right go at Fylde in the cup on Saturday. | | | |
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