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Don’t think there’s any doubt that something’s amiss at the AA (GP). Disturbingly, this seems to stem from about the same time as the contract extension announcement for the 2 ‘managers’. I have seen NO evidence of what Schofield brings to the table other than an affable presence when interviewed. The softball questions from Moody week after week following losses have masked the fact that Butler has flaws which are not suitably examined in these clips.To descend from a team that conceded less than a handful of goals in their first 9 games to a team conceding 3 goals a game on a regular basis, and losing is evidence that the bonhomie and camaraderie that was abundant some weeks ago has disappeared and has been replaced by defenders who can’t defend, midfielders who can’t control midfield and strikers who have little or no service or are played in a position that’s unsuitable e.g. the ‘Chorley flyer’ – heralded as a free goal scoring winger, but when fit, ill-used and miscast. Fitzsimons. Roberts and Barrows apart then the rest need serious scrutiny.

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So,Rene, the football solution is go ‘for’ four two.

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lesgeo

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Interesting interview coming up..

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6-0
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Disappointing to say the least and embarrassing at most. This is a concerning trend which has been festering for some games.Do we get the ‘same old same old’ – Lessons will be learned – put it right next game. We have the same players that were mauling opponents weeks ago, so what’s gone wrong? Something has and the same fronting up from the manager with the usual spiel won’t cut it. What’s gone wrong?

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When I saw the starting 11 I knew we wouldn’t win and suspected we might lose. That was an over cautious selection again overrating the opposition and no confidence in going out to win the game. Poor, poor.

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glanford, Sharp_Shooter24, BigLeftToe, lesgeo, cassidystash, vader, iron64

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Competent battling performance – didn’t think the result was in doubt after the goal. Commentators were lacking in knowledge an at one point admitted they couldn’t see properly without binoculars. Onwards and stay at the top. UTI

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When the weekly question was asked ‘What is your footballing ‘ick” Danny immediately replied ‘goalkeepers’. so we know his mindset – unfortunately it may come back and bite him – hopefully not a second yellow to mean he misses games. Andy may need to have a quiet word (or a loud one).

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Sold out now.

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That was a much more comfortable watch than last season’s away offerings. Masterclass in how to control the game without the ball. On chances could have won 6-2 but Fitzsimons shows his value again with a great save at a crucial time. Subs more sensibly used, and Whitehall along with Evans battling for MOTM. UTI

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Deereyme66

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9 points from 3 games – 3 clean sheets. That’ll do for me for now. I don’t really want us to ‘do a Tamworth’, (other than finishing top of the league obviously) and I’d like us to play free flowing attractive attacking football, Unfortunately. we’re still in NLN and need to play the next team on the list. Comments from the Marine game seemed to compliment our opponents on their efforts and I’m sure their fans were well up for their home game last night – then they got dicked 3-0 by Farsley Celtic. One game at a time folks.

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Ferrite

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Apollo11 wrote:

I don’t understand why Evans isn’t in the side from the off.

Think last season he would have been first on the team sheet. He may well have not been fully match fit for the first game but as we have now won 2 with clean sheets, and 2 of the back 3 selected having provided 2 goals and one assist + the added threat of his throw, Butler will find it difficult to accommodate him in the short term. (It’s a good problem to have though).

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Yes – what actually unfolded was a 3-0 win with Whitehall getting one goal and one assist. I’m no Whitehall apologist but stats will be there after the memories.

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Awaywego, TheJuryeffsOut

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Interesting thoughts on Whitehall – what we may be missing is what AB’s instructions to him were. A player that does as he’s asked is worth at least 2 who don’t/won’t. I’m (almost) sure he DIDN’T tell him to dick around for an hour or so (just to wind up Siderite) – then spring into action and latch onto a Fitz special and stick into the net. He may have been made aware that his most effective phase of the game will be in the last third/quarter, so don’t be too knackered then to lose your impact at that time. Not saying it’s the case – just a thought.

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I think this season has signaled a departure from our previous ‘launches’. No more Aston Villa /West Ham ‘pseudo last season’s kits’, but a genuine attempt to stamp our own identity on the shirts. Credit to Kelme, as the 3rd kit must have provided a challenge probably unparalleled in the world of 6th tier kits. I think the launches have been super and can only hope now that supply will meet the overwhelming demand that is evident from the response on all media platforms. UTI.

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Of course it may come down to just how good Brackley turn out to be. Their pre-season includes beating Chesham and Harborough – as well as losing to Quorn and Northampton Town. Hard to call, but assuming it may be our toughest away fixture and therefore planning for a draw to be a good result may not turn out to be the best approach..

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Absolutely fantastic effort by all concerned. Beautifully crafted from concept to execution,Professional and very emotional to the extent that it should come with a trigger warning for some of us.

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Just Iron

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Not really bothered about the opponents but would like either the first or last game at home (preferably first) as last year they were both away.

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First met John as he regularly visited my next door neighbour to ‘play trains’. Later he had the dubious pleasure of teaching me how to operate an overhead crane on the works,Spoke with him on many occasions at the ground and on the many away trips where he organised, served drinks and ran raffles during most of the journey.The embodiment of a true fan and his presence will be sorely missed during the season.RIP indeed Staffy.

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Just Iron, Iron-awe, CMC, Awaywego, Plymiron, Ferrite

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A good chef should pay for his wages 10 times over.

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lesgeo

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Don’t play a full back in midfield. Clunan and Beestin big misses. Sembie-.Ferris is not a starter, yet. 4-4_2 today with Elliot starting.

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A mark of the DREs contribution – especially throughout the second half was that the visiting keeper (Taylor) applauded them at the final whistle. Well done lads (and lasses)!

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Might get some decent coffee at the ground now!

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If I remember correctly Jack Cork did spend a while bench warming before his 34 appearances and 2 goals – seem to remember him being deployed at right back too on several occasions.

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10 games to the end of his contract. Think only Levi would let a contract just run out with no pro active decisions – even with Ryan Mason stood in the wings. Must have alternatives in line but if Newcasle keep going then top 4 isn’t gonna happen. Kazakhstan in June anyone?

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Let’s hope he signs off at the end of his stay ‘I Am Legend’

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Chapman
Ogle Boyce BRE Leake
Fewster Whitehouse Shields
Wilson McDonagh Elliott

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We’d have been astounded last week that there’d be 7 players of ANY standard willing to come here.

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Won’t be Humble Pie I’ll bet! (Not that I do bet obviously!)

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knutsofiron

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I suppose all those playing the ‘lack of experience’card would have been happy to have Keith Hill back.

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