Thanks again Machel. I actually disagree with a lot of what's been said by quite a few fans about Tuesday's game. I felt we started the game quite well and their first goal was against the run of play. It looked a bad goal originally but on the replay it was good play by Maidstone to nick the ball away, a good pass and great run and finish by the Maidstone player. That set us back a bit but we settled and it was no surprise when we scored and then were all over them. The Half-Time whistle came at the wrong time. Maidstone started the second half well but it was a bad mistake from the normally reliable Reece for their equaliser. After that we had chances although didn't quite find the form we had at the end of the First-Half. To score into injury time with 10 men showed incredible team spirit as Andy alluded to in his post match interview. It reminded me of the spirit we showed in the run to the play-offs two seasons ago. Yes I was disappointed with the Midfield particularly Vennings who has so much talent but lacks confidence. Tbh I like the 3 at the back and Deji adds much needed pace. I expect Byron will be back on Saturday but as good as he is I think Deji adds more to the side. Whatever the selection let's hope for a much needed win in what will be another difficult game.
Absolutely bob on Mash, couldn’t agree more with your assessment. Cheek looked a very mature, skilled and selfless No9 on Tuesday, doing exactly what the team needed. Louis is our ‘X’ factor and can open up even the best NL defences with a moment of close control or skill. Whatever formation we play, a starting place must be found for him. I personally prefer a front 2 of Cheeky and Louis away and a front 2 of Cheeky and A N Other with Louis in a free role just behind them at home. Roll on Saturday and Solihull
I've disagreed with you on some points this season but I have to say this post is spot on, absolutely hit the nail on the head. I think Cheek was unfortunate not to score and a lot of fans will say he didn't score so he didn't play well....but he brings so much more to the team with his hold up play, heading, decision making and all round drive to get that win. He seemed to be pumped up from the start whereas the others started to play after half time
I guess you are not mentioning the red cards as like the rest of us watching from planet Broomcupboard one was an obvious agricultural haul down but Kendall’s looked innocuous on TV. The Maidstone player got up reasonably quickly, but the disgraceful surrounding of the referee by Stones players I believe forced his hand. I wonder if we will appeal it. Any better views from your lofty press box ?
I wasnt in the press box on Tuesday but I thought it was sending off when I watched the replay tbh. No malice intended but in this day and age you are getting sent off for that
Thanks again Machel. I actually disagree with a lot of what's been said by quite a few fans about Tuesday's game. I felt we started the game quite well and their first goal was against the run of play. It looked a bad goal originally but on the replay it was good play by Maidstone to nick the ball away, a good pass and great run and finish by the Maidstone player. That set us back a bit but we settled and it was no surprise when we scored and then were all over them. The Half-Time whistle came at the wrong time. Maidstone started the second half well but it was a bad mistake from the normally reliable Reece for their equaliser. After that we had chances although didn't quite find the form we had at the end of the First-Half. To score into injury time with 10 men showed incredible team spirit as Andy alluded to in his post match interview. It reminded me of the spirit we showed in the run to the play-offs two seasons ago. Yes I was disappointed with the Midfield particularly Vennings who has so much talent but lacks confidence. Tbh I like the 3 at the back and Deji adds much needed pace. I expect Byron will be back on Saturday but as good as he is I think Deji adds more to the side. Whatever the selection let's hope for a much needed win in what will be another difficult game.
Absolutely bob on Mash, couldn’t agree more with your assessment. Cheek looked a very mature, skilled and selfless No9 on Tuesday, doing exactly what the team needed. Louis is our ‘X’ factor and can open up even the best NL defences with a moment of close control or skill. Whatever formation we play, a starting place must be found for him. I personally prefer a front 2 of Cheeky and Louis away and a front 2 of Cheeky and A N Other with Louis in a free role just behind them at home. Roll on Saturday and Solihull
I've disagreed with you on some points this season but I have to say this post is spot on, absolutely hit the nail on the head. I think Cheek was unfortunate not to score and a lot of fans will say he didn't score so he didn't play well....but he brings so much more to the team with his hold up play, heading, decision making and all round drive to get that win. He seemed to be pumped up from the start whereas the others started to play after half time
I guess you are not mentioning the red cards as like the rest of us watching from planet Broomcupboard one was an obvious agricultural haul down but Kendall’s looked innocuous on TV. The Maidstone player got up reasonably quickly, but the disgraceful surrounding of the referee by Stones players I believe forced his hand. I wonder if we will appeal it. Any better views from your lofty press box ?
I wasnt in the press box on Tuesday but I thought it was sending off when I watched the replay tbh. No malice intended but in this day and age you are getting sent off for that