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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 20:29 - Dec 29 with 2693 views

Would be interested to hear the views of those who attended both fixtures.

I was there in the promotion season, and witnessed what was possibly the most complete performance by a Dale team as we swept to the top of the league.

If today's performance was anywhere near that, then we're in for exciting times ahead, especially if JC can add some steel to the defence.

Of course, in between we suffered the FA Cup defeat which virtually sealed Eyre's fate, but what I'm particularly interested in here, is whether the actual footballing performance could be compared with the Dec 2009 display. And, does that mean we've come a long way under Coleman?

Any views?

(Apart from - If you'd been there today you wouldn't need to ask!!)

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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:04 - Dec 29 with 682 views

DALEYCADDERS

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 21:55 - Dec 29 by 442Dale
Tom Kennedy's current situation really needs to be looked at. McIntyre needs a rest, and he could be an option in midfield if others leave. I've almost given up on the fullbacks as an attacking option now. Make them all stand in a line and leave the rest to get on with it.

Joe Rafferty went forward a lot today and even beat 4 players in one run!

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:07 - Dec 29 with 675 views

442Dale

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:04 - Dec 29 by DALEYCADDERS
Joe Rafferty went forward a lot today and even beat 4 players in one run!

Yes, but he doesn't look comfortable. Good cross for the Gornell header too.

Don't get me wrong, his style of defending is fine; just gets rid when necessary.

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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:14 - Dec 29 with 662 views

roccydaleian

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 21:51 - Dec 29 by TalkingSutty

Can we have overlapping fullbacks as well 442 ? None of our current defenders would get anywhere near the team of 2009 in fact they would be lucky to even get a place on the bench.

Bennett shows good potential and Rafferty is just a young kid starting out but none of them are doing themselves any favours at the moment,its a shame because the midfield and forwards are more than decent at this level.

After today's performance, i'm a bit reluctant to say it, but here we go. Rafferty's play acting sort of spoiled it slightly for me today. That part of his game needs to be sorted out quickly. He was out of order.

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:18 - Dec 29 with 648 views

442Dale

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:14 - Dec 29 by roccydaleian
After today's performance, i'm a bit reluctant to say it, but here we go. Rafferty's play acting sort of spoiled it slightly for me today. That part of his game needs to be sorted out quickly. He was out of order.

I think he was genuine pain, he was very demonstrative that's all.

The criticism that can be levelled at him was he way he made an effort to stay on the pitch when he went down - especially near the goal line when he hurled himself five yards further onto the pitch as if being taken out by an arrow from an Elvish warrior.

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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:26 - Dec 29 with 635 views

roccydaleian

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:18 - Dec 29 by 442Dale
I think he was genuine pain, he was very demonstrative that's all. The criticism that can be levelled at him was he way he made an effort to stay on the pitch when he went down - especially near the goal line when he hurled himself five yards further onto the pitch as if being taken out by an arrow from an Elvish warrior.

You watching Chanel 4, by any chance 442?

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:27 - Dec 29 with 630 views

442Dale

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:26 - Dec 29 by roccydaleian
You watching Chanel 4, by any chance 442?

Nah, it gets watched at least once every couple of months here.

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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:29 - Dec 29 with 626 views

D_Alien

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:26 - Dec 29 by roccydaleian
You watching Chanel 4, by any chance 442?

Prefer Marylin Monroe films myself, with Chanel No. 5

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Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 22:39 - Dec 29 with 611 views

olympicdale

Today v. 1st Dec 2009 on 21:07 - Dec 29 by ColDale

Grimes should also reflect on his current form. From Oct 2011 to Nov 2012, he was a nobody at the club and didn't justify his wage at all. You can argue about being played out of position, but he's hardly in the position that many have argued that we need to play him in.

But all of a sudden, things are clicking into place and he is a vital piece of the jigsaw. It's not been that long since Grimes v Donnelly was a genuine argument. For his own career, he needs to look at putting down some roots rather than repeating the whole process all over again at a new club from the Summer.

Coleman is getting the best out of Grimes. He should continue to let him do so.

The last two paragraphs sum it up there, needs to settle down and could prove a huge asset, signing him to a new deal could be the best thing the club do in the long term, if Coleman can keep getting the best out of him.