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Reply | January 2025 transfer window hopes & facts
at 15:58 6 Jan 2025
Yes, Smith and Anderson were the best of the January acquisitions. But in the end Smith promised more than he delivered and fell out of favour with DC. I think Anderson struggles against big, physical defenders, but as you say Edwards does too. Mind you, when he's on song Edwards is a dynamic player, but his deliveries need to improve. |
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Reply | January 2025 transfer window hopes & facts
at 14:54 6 Jan 2025
As I've said, in my opinion, none of the players signed on loan last January made a huge impact. Some might argue that Anderson made a difference, but I'm not a fan, I don't think he's physically robust enough for League Two. |
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Reply | January 2025 transfer window hopes & facts
at 21:33 5 Jan 2025
Makes that club look ridiculous, given how long he's been in charge, and the recent history of sacking multiple managers. Absolutely pathetic, in my opinion. Not that I care much! |
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Reply | January 2025 transfer window hopes & facts
at 21:28 5 Jan 2025
It seems to me that there is a massive difference between recruiting players in the summer, when they get pre-season training if signed early enough, and January signings, when players have to be fitted into the existing set up. It's not impossible to make it work, just significantly more difficult. Perhaps the issue is the size of the squad (which DC has mentioned recently), but as the policy of the owner seems to be players out (like Woodyard) before new ones come in, the size of the squad is unlikely to increase much, if at all. |
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Reply | January 2025 transfer window hopes & facts
at 17:52 5 Jan 2025
I know there is a lot of excitement and speculation around the January window, but surely the point is to recruit well in the summer? January business is often done in a panic, and at a time when the best players are unlikely to be available, so it's easy to make signings and live to regret. I think the loan deals done after the Cowleys arrived last January weren't hugely successful. I don't think any of them really changed the narrative of the second half of last season. Why should anyone think it will be any different now? |
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Reply | Super U's to bounce back in style against Accrington at the JCS
at 22:18 4 Jan 2025
Agree with points 2-5, but think that's a bit harsh on Terry. He's only just come back from Braintree so a tough ask for him. He was clearly nervous at first, but improved toward the end of the first half. Taking him off didn't help, as a few minutes later we conceded the second goal due to poor defending on our left flank. Any blame should be attached to more senior players. |
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Reply | Super U's to bounce back in style against Accrington at the JCS
at 17:59 4 Jan 2025
You make some good points. I thought Bishop had a few good moments and was on the receiving end of a lot of fouls. We got to the byline a few times in the first half but the final pass was lacking, which has been a problem all season. With better deliveries we could have had three goals. In the second half we didn't create much at all and we lost control of the midfield. The pitch looks terrible, but it's the same for both sides. |
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Reply | Super U's to bounce back in style against Accrington at the JCS
at 11:15 4 Jan 2025
The only reason I can think of for not starting with Taylor, Edwards and Thorn at Swindon was fatigue due to the heavy pitch at the JCS for the previous couple of games. DC mentioned the pitch in a post-match interview. I agree they need to start today so we can be on the front foot. |
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Reply | Swindon match report
at 17:22 2 Jan 2025
There was a defender between Anderson and the goal. So maybe that's why no red card? Maybe I'm being a bit harsh, but I think he could have easily stepped over the keepers trailing leg and slotted it in. |
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Reply | Swindon match report
at 16:57 2 Jan 2025
A fair assessment. DC also thought that we were fortunate with the second penalty, after Gordon's challenge on the keeper. I think you've got the pens in the wrong order though! [Post edited 2 Jan 16:59]
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Reply | Supreme U's to defeat Robins at the County Ground to start the New Year in style
at 18:34 1 Jan 2025
It was Anderson who fell over for our first penalty. For our second penalty I thought the ref was going to penalise Gordon for his challenge on the keeper. And then Anderson fell over again with what looked like very minimal contact with the keepers foot, and an almost open goal beckoning. Maybe you saw more of Hoppers work than those of us watching on TV did - to me he looked ineffectual, posing no goal threat at all. But nice that his efforts were appreciated. |
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