| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 18:58 - Feb 8 with 3817 views | blackdogblue |
Talking of out & about…
Also heard from a Bolton Fan our U18 cup match was called off today as we could not field a team & will get fined by the FA for it…
This highlights how bad our Acadamy has become.. No home grown talent, no future income |  |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 19:09 - Feb 8 with 3720 views | nordenblue |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 18:53 - Feb 8 by blackdogblue |
We have done nothing in the transfer window.
In order to be “sustainable” we need to get back in the EFL & games like today / Tuesday drive fans away..
Been out & about today, because I always wear the badge, being coat / training top, got into many conversations from people I know and strangers “are you going today”… nope .. you?.. not one person I spoke to said yes (about 10 people)… not just me who cares about our Club but can’t bear to watch how much lower we can slump & it’s not entertaining or great to watch.
One person said they can build houses on it for all I care after 30 years now after what they did to us programme sellers.. never again.
Put a drive through Costa Coffee in the Car Park for me as that’s the close I would go to the ground.
Do I say call for McNultys head.. No I like him as a person but it’s no good being a cannon without someone behind you giving you the ammunition. Let’s see if Mark Hughes (again a love him or leave him Manager at all levels) can turn Carlisle’s year around and avoid the drop…
Solar Panels on the roof… Great, I have seen elsewhere the tie ins on these kind of deals, would love to see that contract..
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In order to be "sustainable" the most crucial part is the product on the pitch, i seem to have been saying the same thing for what seems like years and years but we're definitely not seeing the best of the current crop of players, remember saying similar when BBM bore us all to fooking sleep too |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 19:19 - Feb 8 with 3629 views | NorthernDale |
Today was bloody awful to watch and in truth, Ebbsfleet could have won it in the second half, in that they had at least three good chances, while we just passed it around, as if it was a training session. His post match comments would give the impression that we played a good side, rather than somebody rock bottom, with a very poor goal difference, he seem happy with a point. We have games in hand, but are now 5 points behind Halifax in sixth with 3 games in hand and 2 points behind Altrincham in seventh, with 2 games in hand, but I can see us throwing games in hand, considering they include York (H), Altrincham (H). The next three games against Southend (A), Halifax (A) and Barnet (H) could define our season, if we don't win two of the three games.
I want McNulty to succeed, but If I am honest, I losing faith in his lack of tactics, he seems unable to change formation or his only style of play. Sometimes I wonder if he thinks the style of play is more important than winning games. We should in theory, be in the playoffs but seem to be held back by McNulty and until he learns, and change formation or tactics and style of play, we will not progress. One thing is certain, we a Gary Jones type player in the midfield and an experience striker to take the half changes that we sometimes make. [Post edited 8 Feb 19:34]
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 19:36 - Feb 8 with 3528 views | sxdale |
Mike Williamson is out of work, just saying..... | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 19:37 - Feb 8 with 3514 views | 49thseason |
Once again, we have failed to achieve the essential point of the whole game, putting the ball in the oppositions net. The attack is simply clueless, there were 3 or 4 presentable opportunities for an instictive goalscorer to net, unfortunately we have no such person in the team. The cluelessness was exemplified during the 1st half when a punt from our keeper was dropping on the head of their centre half , Mitchell and Burger were stood either side of him and both ran off in different directions each expecting the other to make a challenge and knock the ball on... quite how Mitchell thought the smallest man on the pitch was going to win the header I have no idea but it was proof positive that he will never be a target man as long as he has a hole in his *rse. Indeed when Rodney came on he actually looked more like a centre forward, taking a ball on his chest and laying it off on one occasion, but we need someone who contributes much much more.
McNulty is a defender, we have a competent defence at this level, but it seems that he simply knows nothing about forward play and winning games . The ball comes into the box from the wings too slowly. No one is playing the percentages, gambling on the cross beating the defenders and midfielders are not shooting from decent positions ... goals win games.. we are set up not to concede..fine playing away, but not at home, a smart manager would have a different plan for playing at home |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 20:05 - Feb 8 with 3333 views | Daley_Lama |
The lack of creativity against a deep sitting defence has been evident since the start of the season.
The inability to have a shot v Forest Green after going 1-0 down
The loss to Dagenham and total stale-mate until their long throw tactic worked.
The lesson in football from Oldham on Tuesday
The ineffectiveness v Ebsfleet today.
For the occasional Yeovil performance the main is of lesses fayre.
Early on in the season the Aldershot manager apologised for their defeat by saying he got it wrong v Rochdale by playing an open game.
Looks like the methodology works for even the poorest teams v Dale now.
The formation is that of Gareth Southgate’s. 2 holding midfielders in East and Gilmour. They were so deep for the first half it was almost a back 7.
The substitutes were like for like, the formation remained the same.
In the first few minutes we got a throw in under the main stand. We ambled up, allowed the opposition to all get set in their position. I mention this because we got a throw in at the same position in the second half. They had a lad who was off for 30 seconds injury wait. We wasted 20 seconds and he was back on when we took the throw.
Small moments but summed up today. From the first minute we played with no urgency or burning desire to impose ourselves on the opposition. Slow methodical stuff.
The moos at the end were loud and the Sandy mostly emptied before the players got there for first time i can recall this season. |  |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 20:29 - Feb 8 with 3210 views | dingdangblue |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 20:05 - Feb 8 by Daley_Lama |
The lack of creativity against a deep sitting defence has been evident since the start of the season.
The inability to have a shot v Forest Green after going 1-0 down
The loss to Dagenham and total stale-mate until their long throw tactic worked.
The lesson in football from Oldham on Tuesday
The ineffectiveness v Ebsfleet today.
For the occasional Yeovil performance the main is of lesses fayre.
Early on in the season the Aldershot manager apologised for their defeat by saying he got it wrong v Rochdale by playing an open game.
Looks like the methodology works for even the poorest teams v Dale now.
The formation is that of Gareth Southgate’s. 2 holding midfielders in East and Gilmour. They were so deep for the first half it was almost a back 7.
The substitutes were like for like, the formation remained the same.
In the first few minutes we got a throw in under the main stand. We ambled up, allowed the opposition to all get set in their position. I mention this because we got a throw in at the same position in the second half. They had a lad who was off for 30 seconds injury wait. We wasted 20 seconds and he was back on when we took the throw.
Small moments but summed up today. From the first minute we played with no urgency or burning desire to impose ourselves on the opposition. Slow methodical stuff.
The moos at the end were loud and the Sandy mostly emptied before the players got there for first time i can recall this season. |
The negative and slow play with no urgency was summed up for me near the end. Ebbsfleet put a cross into the box with most of their team upfield. Waller collected the ball and we had the chance of a quick counter. He held onto the ball till Ebbsfleet got back into position then launched it forward and they regained possession because they were back. This comes solely down to Jim in my eyes - he sets them up to play like that. Awful. |  |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:08 - Feb 8 with 3026 views | nordenblue |
Apparently we all need to "respect the point' whilst playing at home, chasing the play offs against bottom of the league with a -46 goal difference...the mind boggles | | | |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:10 - Feb 8 with 2999 views | Dale69er |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 18:16 - Feb 8 by Hopwoodblue |
Trouble is he’s probably seen his mate BBM stood on the touch line at Old Trafford last night who has been rewarded for failure, do you think he actually cares about Rochdale ? We are a stepping stone to bigger and better things. BBM started the rot with this type of football and Jim’s just carried it on
If the board are serious about improving attendances a change needs to be made sooner rather than later. |
"...improving attendances...". Dale fans down by about 1,000 compared to Tuesday. Would the home attendance have held up if there had been a half decent performance against Oldham? |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:25 - Feb 8 with 2903 views | dingdangblue |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:08 - Feb 8 by nordenblue |
Apparently we all need to "respect the point' whilst playing at home, chasing the play offs against bottom of the league with a -46 goal difference...the mind boggles |
There are no easy games in the National League this season...
Apart from Ebbsfleet home and away and we've won neither. | |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:38 - Feb 8 with 2843 views | Sandyman |
That was one of the most painful to watch games I've ever seen as a Dale fan. We were weak as p*** v Oldham, today we were just totally clueless. You all saw what went on.
What really did my head in was a repeated mistake from last Tuesday. Opposition have a corner attacking our goal in time added on. We didn't leave a man or two up near the centre circle to take advantage of a possible breakaway. Today, from the corner, Waller caught the ball and had the perfect opportunity to launch it up to the man / men near the centre circle in the endeavour to score a goal..... men who weren't there, again. Is it the mythical "coaching manual" or managerial incompetence? Clueless.
Don't shoot, only put a cross in when you get to the oppositions goal line, never before, look backwards rather than forwards and pass accordingly in all areas of the pitch. How many games has that approach ever won?
In the short time since the Yeovil victory, Dale have become unwatchable, reverting to the worst traits of Jim's managerial "acumen" .
Best to knock a 0 off "Project 5000" if that's the best we can do. I've seen us get some pastings in the past but today was as unattractive as anyone would want to see from their team. Utter rubbish. Sideways. Always.
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 22:00 - Feb 8 with 2760 views | D_Alien |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 21:38 - Feb 8 by Sandyman |
That was one of the most painful to watch games I've ever seen as a Dale fan. We were weak as p*** v Oldham, today we were just totally clueless. You all saw what went on.
What really did my head in was a repeated mistake from last Tuesday. Opposition have a corner attacking our goal in time added on. We didn't leave a man or two up near the centre circle to take advantage of a possible breakaway. Today, from the corner, Waller caught the ball and had the perfect opportunity to launch it up to the man / men near the centre circle in the endeavour to score a goal..... men who weren't there, again. Is it the mythical "coaching manual" or managerial incompetence? Clueless.
Don't shoot, only put a cross in when you get to the oppositions goal line, never before, look backwards rather than forwards and pass accordingly in all areas of the pitch. How many games has that approach ever won?
In the short time since the Yeovil victory, Dale have become unwatchable, reverting to the worst traits of Jim's managerial "acumen" .
Best to knock a 0 off "Project 5000" if that's the best we can do. I've seen us get some pastings in the past but today was as unattractive as anyone would want to see from their team. Utter rubbish. Sideways. Always.
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And that's the real shame of it
After the Yeovil victory, there was a real surge of optimism, including by myself. I'd always had doubts about his prowess as a manager whilst wanting the best for Dale, and it looked as if he was about to prove me wrong. I'm perfectly comfortable with that, if we're moving forward as a team
Then Oldham, then today
He strode into the room at the forum, was complimented on the Yeovil tactics and win, then looks to have lost the plot
I honestly don't think the club will remotely think of changing manager, for another season and a half at least. What concerns me most is Project 5000. Comments have already been made about disillusionment and failure to even try to hang on to potential crowd growth in big games. If he loses his job at some point in the future, it'll be because the fans simply won't watch what he puts in front of them, more often than not |  |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 22:23 - Feb 8 with 2667 views | EllDale |
We might be able to detect if there’s a sea change in loyal support in summer when season tickets go on sale.
Many people, myself included, bought them for the first season in the NL as a gesture of solidarity after relegation and then renewed them for this season buoyed by the arrival of the Ogdens.
Would the prospect of a third season of McNultyball deter perhaps a few of the previously diehard fans?
I did something this afternoon that I’ve never done before and went into the Dale Bar at halftime mainly to try and warmup. This was immediately the whistle went and I was staggered to find that the place was packed with people who had drifted in there whilst the match was in progress. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 23:09 - Feb 8 with 2530 views | dawlishdale |
I've now watched the game in full on DAZN, courtesy of buying a pass on Tuesday, and I can honestly say it was garbage. As bad as it has been in years. And I have witnessed the real lows down the years... Droylsden, Bangor, Northwich Victoria; Plymouth 6-0 at home and Orient 8-0 away.
The only way we will progress is if McNulty goes. He is next to clueless when it comes to setting us up offensively. Crowds need to be entertained. He can't deliver.
How this happens is anyone's guess because it seems like our also clueless Board of Directors are oblivious to events on the pitch. C'mon guys... it's an entertainment business . There is not a cat in hell's chance that we will grow our crowds whilst we persist with this rubbish on the pitch. In fact, it will alienate hundreds more supporters.
So; likeable guy that he is; Rochdale fan that he says he is; Jim needs to step down for the good of the club. He is costing us money for every performance that we put in according to the BBM sideways and backwards passing manual that we have reverted to.
Project 5000? Your having a laugh. We have some half decent players who are scared to express themselves. Give them some freedom Jim, and close the door behind you. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 23:15 - Feb 8 with 2495 views | _Windydale |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 22:23 - Feb 8 by EllDale |
We might be able to detect if there’s a sea change in loyal support in summer when season tickets go on sale.
Many people, myself included, bought them for the first season in the NL as a gesture of solidarity after relegation and then renewed them for this season buoyed by the arrival of the Ogdens.
Would the prospect of a third season of McNultyball deter perhaps a few of the previously diehard fans?
I did something this afternoon that I’ve never done before and went into the Dale Bar at halftime mainly to try and warmup. This was immediately the whistle went and I was staggered to find that the place was packed with people who had drifted in there whilst the match was in progress. |
A Top 7 is still looking alreet and achievable. Happy days if we finish with a playoff flurry.
The frustration is, Jim's brought some good players in, but I feel now we are underachieving at this moment and should be a higher and playing with abit of pace and aggression.
Jim still gets more seasons for me, definitely if he's achieved the initial goal of a top 7 place | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 02:51 - Feb 9 with 2244 views | rochdale1987 |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 19:36 - Feb 8 by sxdale |
Mike Williamson is out of work, just saying..... |
Awful at both MK and Carlisle, no thanks. Jim isn't going anywhere under the current set up. They seem very happy with him despite regular performances of a poor nature. Buckle up! | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 04:06 - Feb 9 with 2183 views | TalkingSutty |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 23:09 - Feb 8 by dawlishdale |
I've now watched the game in full on DAZN, courtesy of buying a pass on Tuesday, and I can honestly say it was garbage. As bad as it has been in years. And I have witnessed the real lows down the years... Droylsden, Bangor, Northwich Victoria; Plymouth 6-0 at home and Orient 8-0 away.
The only way we will progress is if McNulty goes. He is next to clueless when it comes to setting us up offensively. Crowds need to be entertained. He can't deliver.
How this happens is anyone's guess because it seems like our also clueless Board of Directors are oblivious to events on the pitch. C'mon guys... it's an entertainment business . There is not a cat in hell's chance that we will grow our crowds whilst we persist with this rubbish on the pitch. In fact, it will alienate hundreds more supporters.
So; likeable guy that he is; Rochdale fan that he says he is; Jim needs to step down for the good of the club. He is costing us money for every performance that we put in according to the BBM sideways and backwards passing manual that we have reverted to.
Project 5000? Your having a laugh. We have some half decent players who are scared to express themselves. Give them some freedom Jim, and close the door behind you. |
Absolute garbage performance yesterday, we all know McNultys limitations and his inability to change things up during a game. The squad he has assembled is designed to play one way and that's it. He won't change, he can't change and project 5000 will never be given a chance because people won't pay hard earned money to be bored to death. He takes the passion, desire and fun out of the game and the players body language tells you that, there was only one team pumped up to win the Derby game on Tuesday and that was Oldham, we looked frightened to death of losing it, tentative in everything we did and overplaying for the sake of it. The goalkeeper must have fired 25 long balls up to Mitchell over the last two games and he's hardly won one of them, even if he had he is normally isolated. What sort of tactic is that?
Having said all of that it's not a coincidence that this week's performances have coincided with playing on our cabbage patch of a pitch, it looks like it's collapsing in every area now, I've never seen it look so bad. The players don't look like they have confidence in their passing and control, it actually looks dangerous underfoot in certain areas and it's totally not conducive to how McNulty wants the team to play. I'll be very surprised if we fulfill our home fixtures at spotland this season to be honest. One last thing, the penalty shout was nailed on in the second half so we didn't get the rub of the green there. A depressing afternoon and a squad of players that is capable of producing much more than we have seen this week. The buck stops with the manager and his assistant and also those in the Boardroom. McNulty harping on in his post match interview about 'respecting the point' against the poorest team in the league speaks volumes, he's a coach not a manager and that's very evident from his relaxed demeanour in his post match interviews. Our club is merely a stepping stone for his own career, same as BBM. [Post edited 9 Feb 7:30]
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 07:46 - Feb 9 with 1992 views | sooty_dale |
All far too safe Jim. Tuesday against Oldham was like watching U18s v a first team. Yesterday was like watching a pre-season friendly. Set them free Jim, we can all see they have the ability! |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 08:59 - Feb 9 with 1814 views | Dalenet |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 04:06 - Feb 9 by TalkingSutty |
Absolute garbage performance yesterday, we all know McNultys limitations and his inability to change things up during a game. The squad he has assembled is designed to play one way and that's it. He won't change, he can't change and project 5000 will never be given a chance because people won't pay hard earned money to be bored to death. He takes the passion, desire and fun out of the game and the players body language tells you that, there was only one team pumped up to win the Derby game on Tuesday and that was Oldham, we looked frightened to death of losing it, tentative in everything we did and overplaying for the sake of it. The goalkeeper must have fired 25 long balls up to Mitchell over the last two games and he's hardly won one of them, even if he had he is normally isolated. What sort of tactic is that?
Having said all of that it's not a coincidence that this week's performances have coincided with playing on our cabbage patch of a pitch, it looks like it's collapsing in every area now, I've never seen it look so bad. The players don't look like they have confidence in their passing and control, it actually looks dangerous underfoot in certain areas and it's totally not conducive to how McNulty wants the team to play. I'll be very surprised if we fulfill our home fixtures at spotland this season to be honest. One last thing, the penalty shout was nailed on in the second half so we didn't get the rub of the green there. A depressing afternoon and a squad of players that is capable of producing much more than we have seen this week. The buck stops with the manager and his assistant and also those in the Boardroom. McNulty harping on in his post match interview about 'respecting the point' against the poorest team in the league speaks volumes, he's a coach not a manager and that's very evident from his relaxed demeanour in his post match interviews. Our club is merely a stepping stone for his own career, same as BBM. [Post edited 9 Feb 7:30]
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Agree that Jim is far too comfortable in his job - he was the cheap option, we couldn't afford to give him an assistant and it shows. The Board has nobody with football experience, there is no director of football to help them or to guide the manager. So Jim has a philosophy and the Board follow him blindly. He is a nice guy, way too friendly with the players, shows no passion on the touchline, and hasn't a clue really.
Not sure about the pitch. We have had worse - at least it didn't bobble everywhere. The area near the police box is still a worry - but the players didn't see it as a problem as they took a short corner there. Madness really, of course it went nowhere.
A couple of weeks ago somebody who rarely comes to games fell asleep. He was that bored and hasn't been since. Yesterday an older guy was so angry with how boring it was he has decided that is it for the rest of the season. A young couple sat alongside us. They were first time visitors and were shocked how bad it was - won't be coming back was their verdict. Project 5000 hasn't got a cat in hells chance in my lifetime. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 09:27 - Feb 9 with 1712 views | TalkingSutty |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 08:59 - Feb 9 by Dalenet |
Agree that Jim is far too comfortable in his job - he was the cheap option, we couldn't afford to give him an assistant and it shows. The Board has nobody with football experience, there is no director of football to help them or to guide the manager. So Jim has a philosophy and the Board follow him blindly. He is a nice guy, way too friendly with the players, shows no passion on the touchline, and hasn't a clue really.
Not sure about the pitch. We have had worse - at least it didn't bobble everywhere. The area near the police box is still a worry - but the players didn't see it as a problem as they took a short corner there. Madness really, of course it went nowhere.
A couple of weeks ago somebody who rarely comes to games fell asleep. He was that bored and hasn't been since. Yesterday an older guy was so angry with how boring it was he has decided that is it for the rest of the season. A young couple sat alongside us. They were first time visitors and were shocked how bad it was - won't be coming back was their verdict. Project 5000 hasn't got a cat in hells chance in my lifetime. |
No, it's not good. A few games ago when we beat Yeovil i thought that was the blueprint for us to really push on, how wrong i was, yet another false dawn. I thought it signalled the end of defenders strolling around with the ball and slowing the game down. It was back with a vengeance this week though in both games and its sad to see a player like Beckwith constantly looking to turn back and play the safe ball. Hes another player alongside Allarakhia who looks like his natural game is being held back with the tactics deployed. It's the same stuff we saw under BBM and it relegated us, dot to dot football. McNultys attempt in his post match interview to bull Ebbsfleet up as worthy opposition was typical also, they are easily the worst team we've played all season. [Post edited 9 Feb 9:31]
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 09:40 - Feb 9 with 1660 views | fitzochris |
Three points were a must yesterday, after the tame derby performance of Tuesday and given Ebbsfleet have struggled to keep a clean sheet in any match so far this season.
What we got was nowhere near good enough. The front three didn’t work and neither did their replacements. There were no options to change the midfield either, who were also not working for the second consecutive game.
We have slid out of the top seven, and games in hand count for naught with performances like yesterday.
I think it’s time for a rethink. We praised these players earlier in the season for their heart and desire, and for reuniting the squad with the fan base.
It’s time to set them free. |  |
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| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 09:49 - Feb 9 with 1617 views | EllDale |
The Ebbsfleet manager is on their website in a video taken in a team huddle on the pitch after the game telling them how good they were and how it was their best performance for a long time.
Totally different perspective. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 10:13 - Feb 9 with 1539 views | Cedar_Room |
I was never in favour of Jim taking over full time just based on how he was as caretaker. In every post match interview he came across as the players friend, not their manager. Nothing has convinced me he is in fact the right man for the job and yesterday summed it up. It was clearly the game plan that we would only cut back with a cross along the face of goal once a player got to the goal line. Had to be as they did it so often and rarely put a cross in from anywhere else. Yet the players never seemed to be there waiting for it and I don’t think it ever created a single chance. So what was the point of that? And if you could see it wasn’t working why not change things up during the second half? The answer I’m afraid is that McNulty doesn’t have a Plan B. He can’t think dynamically. He can’t impose himself in the game. His substitutions always happen too late and/or involve the wrong personnel. It smacks of indecision. This is Jim doing the best that he can I’ve no doubt. I’ve no doubt either that after all his time here he does care about the club and I’m not cynical enough to think this is just a stepping stone for him (after all didn’t he have talks over the Burton job which he turned down?). It’s just a case that his brand of football is not going to get us out of this division. It’s not going to increase the crowds in fact it will see them dwindle as it is boring as fook. Thats as clear now as when he was caretaker. The only questions is why aren’t the board aware of this? When will they decide that the best interests of the club lie elsewhere. |  | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 10:18 - Feb 9 with 1509 views | Dale_4_Life |
Jim is going nowhere and that’s a worry after the borefest of yesterday.
To cautious and sooooo slow in the build up from the back. Yesterday both East and Gilmour holding hands close to the edge of our own box.
Waller and Hogan (take your pick) both guilty of the ultra safe short ball when TAR was 35 yards further advanced, in space and would have been a more positive ball forward.
When we do some nice stuff we don’t shoot.
When we fizz the ball across the goal line it’s aimless as we never have a forward anticipating the tap in opportunity.
Give the players 3 days off I say - reconvene Wednesday morning for some soul searching. Train hard Weds and Thursday and travel south On Friday. We need to freshen this up and quickly as much more will test the patience of the hardiest of Dale fan.
Bloody awful yesterday. Jim and the players all need to step up and offer so much more. | | | |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 10:23 - Feb 9 with 1485 views | Toffeemanc |
| Ebbsfleet (H) match thread on 22:23 - Feb 8 by EllDale |
We might be able to detect if there’s a sea change in loyal support in summer when season tickets go on sale.
Many people, myself included, bought them for the first season in the NL as a gesture of solidarity after relegation and then renewed them for this season buoyed by the arrival of the Ogdens.
Would the prospect of a third season of McNultyball deter perhaps a few of the previously diehard fans?
I did something this afternoon that I’ve never done before and went into the Dale Bar at halftime mainly to try and warmup. This was immediately the whistle went and I was staggered to find that the place was packed with people who had drifted in there whilst the match was in progress. |
Your point about season tickets for next year is a valid one. We were discussing this yesterday before, during and after the game. We eventually came to the decision we won’t be renewing simply because we don’t get any enjoyment out of turning up and watching anymore. Even when we win on most occasions it’s still not good to watch and provides very little if any entertainment. I honestly don’t believe we will even reach the play offs this season and just can’t bring myself to watch another season of the same rubbish in this awful league. Ive already missed a couple of home league games this season purely through choice despite having a season ticket and being able to go. I’ll be missing the Barnet game too due to having to make a choice between the game or a concert and choosing the concert something I never would have done in years gone by. It’s just becoming so easy to stay away and I never feel like I’ve missed anything when I do.
As long as McNulty is in charge and Gauge still in the boardroom making footballing decisions I can’t see myself buying another season ticket. |  |
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