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Reply | Potential threat from the weather to Saturday's match
at 18:06 21 Nov 2024
Pitch update is helpful and optimistic. Hopefully the pitch will thaw but there is not a lot of time for the referee to make his decision.
I have decided not to travel given the uncertainty and will rely on NLTV but the atmosphere will clearly not be the same. Even the Rose Bowl games back in the day had an edge to them.
On the game I think we can get a positive result depending on which dale turns up. |
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Reply | The Bigger Picture
at 13:03 17 Nov 2024
If our meandering and inconsistency continues much longer then it is likely that CO will run out of patience with our stop start performances. If he is promoting the club to business associates his credibility will increasingly be at stake both on and off the pitch!
Cutting through the many constructive comments currently being made on here in relation to the 3 Year Plan, ultimately it is a results business and this is the number one priority. Together with an attractive style of play and goals it will attract increasing numbers to the COA.
Unfortunately unless BJ shows greater flexibility and adaptability he will cut his own throat. He has signed good players but our tactical limitations are being exposed on a more regular basis by workmanlike outfits such as Wealdstone.
The quality of his signings has been good but it does not look as if they are gelling quite as expected possibly due to numbers. There are also signs of frustration in the body language of some individuals. We are not too far away but desperately need a leader in the middle of the park as we are too nice to play against.
Is the club really punching above its weight in budgetary terms? The next two games provide a valuable litmus test for where exactly we are if they are on. Given our inconsistency I expect a win and a loss but not necessarily in that order.
The honeymoon period is well and truly over. |
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Reply | Wealdstone match thread
at 17:01 16 Nov 2024
Performance that was too predictable and lacking in quality. So few chances created but Wealdstone know how to defend. Really missing Kairo.
I am beginning to doubt whether we can make the play offs now, and even if we do can we compete against teams in the top 7 who are in decent form. |
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Reply | Wealdstone match thread
at 16:29 16 Nov 2024
Really disappointing performance so far with no real quality. They look more workmanlike and appear to be up for it. Caution to the wind. |
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Reply | Wealdstone match thread
at 13:16 16 Nov 2024
Agreed-we should be looking to win this one to keep us on track. |
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Reply | Just a fun trip down memory lane..............................
at 13:12 12 Nov 2024
Yeah the summer holidays were like self managed sports camps! Happy days.
Not sure if the pitches are used at all now? Sparthbottoms was another place we used to go to occasionally.
Sounds like you were the year above me at Wilfrid's and Henshaw's. |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 12:52 12 Nov 2024
Bristol Rovers 2-0 Crawley
Morecambe 1-2 Port Vale
Newport 2- 1 Grimsby
Harrogate 1-1 Cheltenham
Stenhousemuir 2-1 Montrose |
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Reply | Just a fun trip down memory lane..............................
at 12:46 12 Nov 2024
Remember many happy days on Stoneyfield as a youngster. We used to cross the railway line opposite the Elms Pub as a shortcut.
Robert Riley's played there on the bottom pitch. The upper pitch was often used for cup semi and quarter finals.
Usually more than one game of cricket on a summer evening with teams from Deeplish.
We also made a football / cricket pitch at the old Sparthfield / Merefield Clinic when we were boys and the management there were happy for us to use it, with local dustbin men and police coming on for a kick around from time to time.
Remember Rob Finc, the Connolly's, Micky Ray, the Hennessey's and Pophams as well as guys whose names I can no longer remember. |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 12:00 7 Nov 2024
West Ham 1 Everton 0
Sunderland 2 Coventry 1
Peterborough 3 Cambridge 0
Doncaster 1 Notts County 1
Rochdale 3 Sutton 1 |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 13:21 31 Oct 2024
Notts Forest vs West Ham 1-1
Southampton vs Everton 1-1
Cardiff vs Norwich 2-1
Middlesborough v Coventry 2-0
Alloa vs Annan 3-1 |
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Reply | Barnet match thread
at 17:39 26 Oct 2024
Agree.
Sounded like 3 points dropped to-day. Although they had the better first half did we hit the woodwork three times in total?
Need a more positive mental attitude from the off with no fear as we are so much better on the front foot.
Kairo is in a bit of a rut but Allarakia through the centre seemed promising, and Hendo still has his predatory instincts.
We still have to play these at home and although we are treading water in the play offs now know that we have nothing to fear from them given our performance at their 'fortress'.
Good to see Forest Green pegged back. |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 17:34 22 Oct 2024
Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth
West Brom 2-0 Cardiff
Cambridge 2-1 Burton
Bromley 1-1 Barrow
Yeovil 2-1 Maidenhead |
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Reply | Southend Match Thread
at 17:27 22 Oct 2024
Whilst it is a results business I tend to agree that the playing style must be improved especially at home.
Nonetheless we are one year into a project and in the play offs.
We have proved that we are capable of better performances and fully expect us to reach those standards more regularly.
Also need cover for Kairo unless one of the fringe players can step up. |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 19:52 15 Oct 2024
Man Utd 2 Brentford1
Stoke 1 Norwich 1
Blackpool 2 Barnsley 1
Morecambe 2 MKDons 1
Solihull 1 Barnet 2
Ten Hag to stay. |
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Reply | Kairo
at 19:42 15 Oct 2024
My impression is that his hold up play and finishing are both improving and that he has significant potential. I also feel he looks more dangerous when Hendo is on the park however there is no doubt that we need some back up.
Hopefully BJ is looking at possible candidates because if a good bid comes in January good luck to to him. |
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Reply | AFC Fylde Match Thread
at 17:09 12 Oct 2024
Great result and performance by the sounds of it. Lets hope for a juicy home draw. |
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Reply | AFC Fylde Match Thread
at 14:21 12 Oct 2024
Looks like a very exciting and progressive line up with the addition of Buyabu.
Up the dale! |
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Reply | RAFC Prediction League 24/25
at 14:36 8 Oct 2024
Crawley 1 v Shrewsbury 1
Peterborough 3 v Rotherham 2
Doncaster 2 v Crewe 1
MK Dons 1 v Port Vale 3
Partick 1 v Falkirk 2 |
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Reply | Ebbsfleet away match thread
at 17:14 5 Oct 2024
Very frustrating against the bottom of the league. Still comfortably in the playoffs but our injuries are a worry. |
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