| Todays Game 15:23 - Aug 3 with 11559 views | durbandale |
Rochdale 1 - Hartlepool 0 - Scott Hogan 14mins good goal apparently. [Post edited 3 Aug 2013 16:13]
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| Todays Game on 23:17 - Aug 3 with 3528 views | Shun |
| Todays Game on 22:44 - Aug 3 by R17ALE |
We got away with it, because their stumpy No. 7 Franks was a shite crosser, putting the ball way over the top of their attackers every time. Even when he tried to dink one, it went out for a throw in - good on the eye but shite!
Looking back to last year's opener, I thought Hartlepool were much better than Northampton, and they made the play-offs.
On another note, occasional visitor bobbyjoe turned up today and enjoyed himself. This in itself tells us how well we played!
My gut feeling is we won today in 3rd gear. Instinct tells me that Hilly will be demanding improvements all over the field.
And, without Hogan, we might lack teeth.
But, a great opener, a great game. Nice to feel part of the team again. We were royally entertained today for the first time since...
Hilly left! |
You've missed a bit! "My marks for what they're worth..." |  | | |
| Todays Game on 23:21 - Aug 3 with 3521 views | R17ALE |
| Todays Game on 23:17 - Aug 3 by Shun |
You've missed a bit! "My marks for what they're worth..." |
Away games shun. Keep up! |  |
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| Todays Game on 23:33 - Aug 3 with 3494 views | mikehunt |
I know Pools missed some chances but so did we. If ours and their chances had gone in the winning margin would still have been the same. Highly encouraging performance. |  |
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| Todays Game on 10:12 - Aug 4 with 3277 views | wmgunit |
I think the issue is that Hartlepool missed two great chances before we had even got going. If they'd have been 2-0 up the game could have been finished before we started playing properly.
Good result, but we shouldn't get carried away. |  | | |
| Todays Game on 10:18 - Aug 4 with 3268 views | dilligas |
Hilly seemed to be barking instructions at the players all through, more so from three nil. No slacking seemed the message |  | | |
| Todays Game on 10:22 - Aug 4 with 3261 views | 442Dale |
It's not only the options within the squad that are impressive, but the options out on the pitch at any one time. So many players can interchange roles with ease and that immediately creates a problem for the opposition. Still not 100% sure what position Hogan was playing yesterday; at times he was up against the centre half in a front two, then he'd pop up wide - that's almost impossible for the other team to manage unless they designate a man-marker. It reminded me of how Chris Waddle played for Sheff Wed for a while - he was allowed to go anywhere to cause damage, but fit back into the team structure when they didn't have the ball. |  |
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| Todays Game on 11:04 - Aug 4 with 3200 views | Row33 |
Interesting that you should say that.
There was a bloke sat a couple of seats from me in the stand equipped with a clipboard, teamsheet and plenty of paper marked out like a football pitch. Him and his companion were either from Doncaster or Burton I suspect, doing a 'recce' for the forthcoming games..
He was marking out players in various positions, how we set up at corners, free-kicks and the like and who played where. He was making all sorts of diagrams, notes and little sketches. I lost count of the times he seemed to scribble out what he had just drawn/written simply because he presumably lost track of who was where because of the options we explored.
I hope the relevant team is just as confused when we line up against them in the coming weeks. | | | |
| Todays Game on 11:41 - Aug 4 with 3157 views | frenzied |
what was the attendance? | | | |
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| Todays Game on 11:43 - Aug 4 with 3152 views | SaxonDale |
| Todays Game on 11:41 - Aug 4 by frenzied |
what was the attendance? |
3177 |  | | |
| Todays Game on 12:01 - Aug 4 with 3124 views | YouTubeDale |
| Todays Game on 11:04 - Aug 4 by Row33 |
Interesting that you should say that.
There was a bloke sat a couple of seats from me in the stand equipped with a clipboard, teamsheet and plenty of paper marked out like a football pitch. Him and his companion were either from Doncaster or Burton I suspect, doing a 'recce' for the forthcoming games..
He was marking out players in various positions, how we set up at corners, free-kicks and the like and who played where. He was making all sorts of diagrams, notes and little sketches. I lost count of the times he seemed to scribble out what he had just drawn/written simply because he presumably lost track of who was where because of the options we explored.
I hope the relevant team is just as confused when we line up against them in the coming weeks. |
I would love to have seen the finished article with all the scribbling outs - I bet it would look like a spider's abortion in the end!
I liked the Wayne Rooney type runs Donnelly was making when he runs slightly backwards at the start of his run to time his runs to perfection. Hill said Donnelly is faster than Holt and Lambert, when comparing, and that is one of his biggest assets. That makes it so exciting to watch. Most, if not all, of the 50:50 races were won by Donnelly. He still needs to improve his one on ones (learn from the master...Henderson) and his passing once he has got into that forward position can be good or bad.
Exciting times to be a Dale fan and worth every penny. We just have to pinch ourselves and smell the coffee. |  |
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| Todays Game on 18:33 - Aug 4 with 2880 views | aleanddale |
| Todays Game on 23:01 - Aug 3 by IOMDale |
How they didn't score is beyond me - aside from the sitters already mentioned, Lillis made what looked like an outstanding save in injury time to tip one effort over the bar.
Cav and Lund complimented each other well in the middle and always provided an option for the defence. Feel some of the stick Rafferty is getting is a little unfair as their right side often looked to double up on him. In the first half, their passing was being zipped around and they looked a right handful on the break.
The second half was a different story. Vincenti won every header and we'll no doubt see a lot of Lillis's goal kicks head out to the right wing. Though the whole team looked like it had been honed throughout pre-season, special praise must go to the front four. Donnelly's movement was brilliant and with Hogan constantly flitting in and around him, they'll prove a handful for any defence in this league. Henderson, Done and Vincenti all offer something slightly different but Henderson is so important in that he knows exactly what pace to slow or quicken the game up/down to, constantly making angles and encouraging the full backs forward.
All in all, a hugely encouraging and entertaining start. If this continues, any fears I had about a lack of depth up top will soon look ridiculous. |
Lillis tip over the bar a bit show boat - run of the mill.
His save at 0-0 though with his out stretched foot was class.
Hogan Vincetti Lund Henderson - all take a bow. Class apart and playing these 4 with Done and Tutte on the bench i am very optimisitic we will cause plenty of problems this year in every game.
Very happy indeed watching that performance today.
3-0 and very much 3rd gear.
Hartlepool a decent side and should have probably scored 3 themselves!! | | | |
| Todays Game on 20:37 - Aug 4 with 2747 views | IOMDale |
| Todays Game on 18:33 - Aug 4 by aleanddale |
Lillis tip over the bar a bit show boat - run of the mill.
His save at 0-0 though with his out stretched foot was class.
Hogan Vincetti Lund Henderson - all take a bow. Class apart and playing these 4 with Done and Tutte on the bench i am very optimisitic we will cause plenty of problems this year in every game.
Very happy indeed watching that performance today.
3-0 and very much 3rd gear.
Hartlepool a decent side and should have probably scored 3 themselves!! |
Couldn't tell from the Sandy re: Lillis's save in injury time, but as you say, the save with his feet after Rose's miscued clearance was brilliant.
Did anybody else watch Hery warming up? At one point, he ran backwards but stretched his legs right out, as though he was doing backward lunges whilst running. That's a rubbish description but it was bloody impressive all the same! |  | | |
| Todays Game on 20:45 - Aug 4 with 2730 views | Ralphs12 |
| Todays Game on 20:37 - Aug 4 by IOMDale |
Couldn't tell from the Sandy re: Lillis's save in injury time, but as you say, the save with his feet after Rose's miscued clearance was brilliant.
Did anybody else watch Hery warming up? At one point, he ran backwards but stretched his legs right out, as though he was doing backward lunges whilst running. That's a rubbish description but it was bloody impressive all the same! |
Saw that too, bizarre |  | | |
| Todays Game on 21:30 - Aug 4 with 2658 views | wmgunit |
Yeah the Lillis header save in injury time looked like one for the cameras from the sandy lane end.
Save from his feet was great mind. | | | |
| Todays Game on 00:47 - Aug 5 with 2553 views | trueblue83 |
One of my biggest positives taken from Saturday was that Matty Lund has the ability to be every bit as good as Jason Kennedy, if not better. I'm not saying he's at that level yet, but soon could be. A more than suitable replacement in my opinion.
On George Donnelly, he seems to be better when he plays off instinct, like when he knows he hasn't got time to think about it, because when he does have time or a couple of options, his head can fall off at the crucial time, on the odd occasion. Given the improvement we've seen since Hilly's return however, I don't think it will be long before that changes. And then he will be a real force in L2. | |
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| Todays Game on 09:00 - Aug 5 with 2352 views | aleanddale |
Good point about Lund.
Jason Who?.
The king is dead. Long live the king!!.
Still grinning from ear to ear - what a start to the season. I know its only the first game but I loved Saturday - There are so many positives to draw on.
will be interesting to see how we get on at Doncaster tomorrow night!!. | | | |
| Todays Game on 09:03 - Aug 5 with 2349 views | aleanddale |
forgot to add its been a long time since we saw 11 Dale players on the pitch work like they did for 90+ minutes.
The fitness levels for the first week in August is credit to Hilly - The coaching team and the players themselves.
we didnt beat a Cornish Fishermen side 15-0 pre season but my word the fitness levels really impressed on Saturday!!. | | | |
| Todays Game on 19:06 - Aug 5 with 2183 views | sykeboy |
| Todays Game on 00:47 - Aug 5 by trueblue83 |
One of my biggest positives taken from Saturday was that Matty Lund has the ability to be every bit as good as Jason Kennedy, if not better. I'm not saying he's at that level yet, but soon could be. A more than suitable replacement in my opinion.
On George Donnelly, he seems to be better when he plays off instinct, like when he knows he hasn't got time to think about it, because when he does have time or a couple of options, his head can fall off at the crucial time, on the odd occasion. Given the improvement we've seen since Hilly's return however, I don't think it will be long before that changes. And then he will be a real force in L2. |
biggest compliment i can pay Matty Lund is JK was not missed,JK was on the bench for Bradford without playing | | | |
| Todays Game on 20:45 - Aug 5 with 2097 views | Brierls |
Well chuffed with the performance and result. I don't think we got out of 3rd gear (2nd in the first half), but the encouraging signs from pre-season were there for all to see in a proper game. The scoreline could have been a lot closer but for a fantastic save from Lillis and some poor finishing, but we were good value for the 3 points.
I thought the midfield and striker(s) were excellent. Cavanagh controlled the midfield, which allowed Lund to get further forward than expected. Henderson, Vincenti & Hogan ran well with the ball and caused all sorts of issues. The aerial outlet of Vincenti is going to be a great asset, but he can play with the ball on the deck too. Donnelly put himself about and his movement was fantastic, he looks like a different player.
Hogan would have been my MOTM, but closely followed by Cavanagh and Lund. [Post edited 5 Aug 2013 20:47]
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