| Gillingham (a) Match Thread 18:11 - Aug 4 with 33290 views | HullDale |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:21 - Aug 7 with 2780 views | TVOS1907 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:17 - Aug 7 by D_Alien |
I just wouldn't call a player "shite" for being asked to do something that you acknowledge isn't his role |
I'm not entirely sure what his role is; neither, I suspect, is he at the moment. |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:25 - Aug 7 with 2740 views | D_Alien |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:21 - Aug 7 by TVOS1907 |
I'm not entirely sure what his role is; neither, I suspect, is he at the moment. |
Whatever he was doing right at Solihull!
On another note, it's great to at least have something to chew the fat over on the field, rather than Pat's chippy |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:40 - Aug 7 with 2659 views | Brierls |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:25 - Aug 7 by D_Alien |
Whatever he was doing right at Solihull!
On another note, it's great to at least have something to chew the fat over on the field, rather than Pat's chippy |
…and get Campbell doing whatever he was doing at Woking, and Charman whatever he was doing at Darlo.
It may just be Stockdale’s Dale sucking the positivity out of me, but maybe non-league is their level. I’ve been completely underwhelmed by all three signings (that we paid good money for) despite having high hopes and plenty of positivity when they signed.
Everything is leading back to one place…the manager. The signings are either not good enough, or he’s not able to get the best out of them. |  | | |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:57 - Aug 7 with 2593 views | BigDaveMyCock |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 12:44 - Aug 7 by TVOS1907 |
Tbh, we haven't had a proper captain, in the true sense of that role, since Jones. |
I thought Cavanagh did well in the second promotion season. |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 14:07 - Aug 7 with 2527 views | TVOS1907 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:57 - Aug 7 by BigDaveMyCock |
I thought Cavanagh did well in the second promotion season. |
Actually, yes, good call. | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 14:13 - Aug 7 with 2487 views | BigDaveMyCock |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 14:07 - Aug 7 by TVOS1907 |
Actually, yes, good call. |
If I remember rightly, Hilly, in a rare moment of humility, admitted to regretting releasing him after that season. | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 15:04 - Aug 7 with 2321 views | NorthernDale |
Yesterday's performance was shocking to say the least, some players deserve credit.
O'Donnell played well, Hendo and Rodney did their best, considering they did not even had scraps to feed on and I felt White had a decent game. The defence was in general hopeless, at least Johns made some good runs forward in the second half, but the defence panics every time runs at them. In midfield Diagouraga was very poor, Ball and Brierley tried to compete but where outclassed. Of the subs Odoh was running around like a headless chicken, without a clue what he was doing.
RS needs to look at the system, because five at the back is not working and he talks about getting somebody in,we need more then one, we need at least two in midfield, a proper right back and change the system we play. Based on yesterdays performance we would struggle in the conference with that squad. | | | |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 16:08 - Aug 7 with 2172 views | samueloneils |
We seem to havea team of lumberers. No pace in the starting eleven.
Just a couple of Qestion marks re RS`s decision making.
1. How much longer are we going to play zonal marking which is now contributing to most of our goals conceded. Also the endless repetion of pulling all back for set pieces.
2. Although the team is struggling in all sectors, surely the biggest problem is the control and distribution of the ball in midfield. Result is balls lumped upfield to vaguely attacking areas. Kelly needed help in the last game; Brierley needed help in this game. RS solution- take them off but leave Ball on. Ball will never be more than a defensive midfielder.
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 16:19 - Aug 7 with 2135 views | James1980 |
The last ten seasons (excluding the ppg pandemic one) the mean average points for the last L2 play off spot has been 72.4 so rounding down 72 points which means we can drop another 90 points this season and still achieve that number of points | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:03 - Aug 7 with 2043 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:34 - Aug 6 by jonahwhereru |
Can I have a nomination for a great escape. Always go to Gillingham, if it’s not p-ssing down. Fortunately this morning I fell down the stairs and hurt my back.
The stats say a lot about this game. At one time we had 39% possession, we had 51% by the finish, but with no meaningful attempts on goal in the last half hour.
The bench looked very light. Not digging out the lad but when Odoh looks the obvious first replacement, it is a concern.
They need to give the supporters something to get behind.
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Referring to Great Escapes, the mass viewing public watching EFL Highlights last night were nearly treated out of seeing Gillingham score their goal against our shower. Thankfully they managed to dig it out for all to see. Some might have thought, I saw this last week as well.
PS the new presenter on ITV is far better than Colin Murray. | | | |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:13 - Aug 7 with 1995 views | D_Alien |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:03 - Aug 7 by Yorkshire_Dale |
Referring to Great Escapes, the mass viewing public watching EFL Highlights last night were nearly treated out of seeing Gillingham score their goal against our shower. Thankfully they managed to dig it out for all to see. Some might have thought, I saw this last week as well.
PS the new presenter on ITV is far better than Colin Murray. |
I was pleased to see her...
She used to be on the panel for the BT Sport football show on Saturday afternoons (may still be) | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:16 - Aug 7 with 1983 views | A_Newby |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 16:19 - Aug 7 by James1980 |
The last ten seasons (excluding the ppg pandemic one) the mean average points for the last L2 play off spot has been 72.4 so rounding down 72 points which means we can drop another 90 points this season and still achieve that number of points |
60? |  | | |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:25 - Aug 7 with 1910 views | Shun |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 13:17 - Aug 7 by D_Alien |
I just wouldn't call a player "shite" for being asked to do something that you acknowledge isn't his role |
Agree there. The criticism he’s getting so far is way over the top for someone who played well when he came in, and has only really struggled these past two games (along with everyone else). I think the fans’ wish to have him as captain comes purely from the fact that he’s a central midfielder who was keen on the odd driving run forwards, similar to Gary Jones. Nothing more or less than that.
I do think, though, that a lot more is made out of the captaincy role than is needed. The real leaders of any squad will make their voices known and show their influence over the team, regardless of whether they have an armband on. [Post edited 7 Aug 2022 21:28]
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:26 - Aug 7 with 1906 views | Laveritty |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:03 - Aug 7 by Yorkshire_Dale |
Referring to Great Escapes, the mass viewing public watching EFL Highlights last night were nearly treated out of seeing Gillingham score their goal against our shower. Thankfully they managed to dig it out for all to see. Some might have thought, I saw this last week as well.
PS the new presenter on ITV is far better than Colin Murray. |
I disagree.
I thought Colin Murray came across as a genuine and passionate football fan with an interest in the games at all levels of the EFL. You could sense his enjoyment when talking about the games. He also seemed to have a bit of a soft spot for The Dale and underdogs in general.
Not too sure yet about the 2 different new presenters on ITV but I felt they were both a bit flat and seemed to be merely reading a script off the autocue in a matter of fact way. However it is early days so things may improve as the season progresses. |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:34 - Aug 7 with 1858 views | D_Alien |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 17:25 - Aug 7 by Shun |
Agree there. The criticism he’s getting so far is way over the top for someone who played well when he came in, and has only really struggled these past two games (along with everyone else). I think the fans’ wish to have him as captain comes purely from the fact that he’s a central midfielder who was keen on the odd driving run forwards, similar to Gary Jones. Nothing more or less than that.
I do think, though, that a lot more is made out of the captaincy role than is needed. The real leaders of any squad will make their voices known and show their influence over the team, regardless of whether they have an armband on. [Post edited 7 Aug 2022 21:28]
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You're right of course, about leaders standing up on the field
Going back to my initial point, from what i've seen no-one's doing it at the minute. Hendo might feel inclined, or Ball, or whoever but perhaps they're waiting for EEL to make his voice heard, rather than looking to take that initiative away from a new captain | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:24 - Aug 7 with 1658 views | James1980 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:19 - Aug 7 by TVOS1907 |
We play 46 games, James, not 56. |
Well that's embarrassing I know it is 46 if I had shown my workings I would have realised that terrible mistake. | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:28 - Aug 7 with 1642 views | James1980 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:20 - Aug 7 by fitzochris |
I'm convinced you are trying to make a point here, James, but I am not sure exactly what that point is. |
Apologies for the error in calculation. My attempt at a point is there are still plenty (not as many as I mistakenly calculated) points to play for. | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:29 - Aug 7 with 1615 views | fitzochris |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:28 - Aug 7 by James1980 |
Apologies for the error in calculation. My attempt at a point is there are still plenty (not as many as I mistakenly calculated) points to play for. |
That's what I thought. However, that door swings both ways. Playing Devil's Advocate, you could argue there are plenty of points still to lose through inaction. It all depends on your point of view. |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 19:06 - Aug 7 with 1506 views | James1980 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:29 - Aug 7 by fitzochris |
That's what I thought. However, that door swings both ways. Playing Devil's Advocate, you could argue there are plenty of points still to lose through inaction. It all depends on your point of view. |
My thinking is if Stockdale is given another 8 games it won't be too late for a new manager to turn it around. | |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 19:10 - Aug 7 with 1489 views | TVOS1907 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 18:24 - Aug 7 by James1980 |
Well that's embarrassing I know it is 46 if I had shown my workings I would have realised that terrible mistake. |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 19:12 - Aug 7 with 1484 views | 442Dale |
There doesn’t need to be time limits or targets imposed, it’s become very similar to back in late March when both results and performances had to improve immediately or the manager would be fully aware he was in trouble. Then, there was a response. Early season or not, it’s required again now.
Tuesday is an opportunity to illustrate that we can do that without the pressure of league points on the line, that then needs taking into Saturday at home before two away trips. There has to be a definitive shift in the tone of our performances. |  |
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| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 19:13 - Aug 7 with 1484 views | James1980 |
| Gillingham (a) Match Thread on 19:10 - Aug 7 by TVOS1907 |
See me! |
You're not like the teacher in 'another brick in the wall' are you but with a Lancashire accent as opposed to Scottish | |
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