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Whalley Red · 25-10-2005, 14:41

Thanks for the video link, that first goal was a shocking error from Dibble. There were two defenders there to deal with that long-ball and it was no nearer than the penalty spot, so there is no reason at all for Dibble to try and intercept it. According to the radio reports, the game turned on this incident.

Like Jeff, I can't believe we have so many midfielders and such an unsettled defence. Coley's policy of depending on loan signings has come back to haunt us in this match with three players not allowed to play because of their club's insistence that they are not cup-tied.

I also think that despite scoring a lot of goals this season, we have very few options up front. Without Mullin on Saturday, both Brown and Mangan, especially, were easily forced off the ball and that leaves Craney and a bit of wizardry from Roberts or, less likely, Boco to create chances. If one of those joins our ever-growing injury list, I fear for our scoring ability as Mullin can't hit the proverbial barn door at the moment. And what were our attacking options yesterday? Coley on the bench!

I agree with Jase in that our league position is rather better than what we have deserved given our standard of play.

We may raise our game from the Stevenage/Worcester debacles and keep our position in the playoff places, but this FA Cup loss is a major problem in term of finances. Not really the prize money, but the lack of glamour ties for the rest of the season for the very occasional Stanley attender. Two years ago was a great adventure and the crowds were big not just for FA Cup games but for the leagues games as well as there was a buzz about the club that 'league position' does not create until the last month or so of the campaign. With the winter weather now arrived and no Clayton End Roof to offer added shelter, there is a lot to be worried about at the moment.

25-10-2005, 14:41	#57
Whalley Red Full Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 669 Liked: 82 times Rep Power: 1652	Re: Live stanley updates on 107 The Bee Thanks for the video link, that first goal was a shocking error from Dibble. There were two defenders there to deal with that long-ball and it was no nearer than the penalty spot, so there is no reason at all for Dibble to try and intercept it. According to the radio reports, the game turned on this incident. Like Jeff, I can't believe we have so many midfielders and such an unsettled defence. Coley's policy of depending on loan signings has come back to haunt us in this match with three players not allowed to play because of their club's insistence that they are not cup-tied. I also think that despite scoring a lot of goals this season, we have very few options up front. Without Mullin on Saturday, both Brown and Mangan, especially, were easily forced off the ball and that leaves Craney and a bit of wizardry from Roberts or, less likely, Boco to create chances. If one of those joins our ever-growing injury list, I fear for our scoring ability as Mullin can't hit the proverbial barn door at the moment. And what were our attacking options yesterday? Coley on the bench! I agree with Jase in that our league position is rather better than what we have deserved given our standard of play. We may raise our game from the Stevenage/Worcester debacles and keep our position in the playoff places, but this FA Cup loss is a major problem in term of finances. Not really the prize money, but the lack of glamour ties for the rest of the season for the very occasional Stanley attender. Two years ago was a great adventure and the crowds were big not just for FA Cup games but for the leagues games as well as there was a buzz about the club that 'league position' does not create until the last month or so of the campaign. With the winter weather now arrived and no Clayton End Roof to offer added shelter, there is a lot to be worried about at the moment.