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Rocky replaced Miles, who hadn't contributed much all afternoon. Edwards went to the right side of midfield and Rocky filled in at right-back. He has played there before for us and as I said above, he actually did ok. He even went on a mazy run and won a free-kick on the edge of the Grimsby penalty area. You had to admire his commitment, even though he had been dropped.

I just hope that Coleman continues with Webb, Roberts and Edwards at the back (plus Richardson of course). At least give them a chance to bond and if we still leak like a sieve, then have another look at it. To bring back Rocky on Saturday would be very unfair.
I suppose a lot depends on whether we're looking to keep Webb after January. His contract is up next month and I assume that he'll be looking for a club where he can get a regular game. He isn't on loan. He is our player.

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Why this recent perseverance with Miles?

Is he putting him in the shop window?

I want the guy to prove me and many others wrong - but he is just bone idol.

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So nothing new there then!! WHY persist with Miles ?? Surely it's all too obvious that the guy isn't going to improve and we're carrying a passenger when he's picked to start ??:mad:

After seeing the starting line up I actually thought that Coleman is starting to get the message (i.e constantly playing under-performers like Branch and Williams)......that was until I saw Miles' name included there.:(

That said credit to the rest of the lads. From what i've read it sounded like a decent performance which got the right result.:D

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was miles best performance in a stanley shirt imo, still not good enough but an improvement

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but some of his positional sense is exceptional.he gives an outlet when the pass reaches him.he might look lazy when the pass reaches him watch they way he can switch play:)

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to be fair to Miles look who has occupied the left wing for the past few seasons, Roberts and Prender-aghast - both lazy individuals when they wanted to be (frequently) but able to turn a game when in the mood. We know Miles can run with the ball and has a decent shot on him, all we have to do is give him enough games to show that. Fingers crossed

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Controversial, or what? Actually, I think he can do it, saw two nice goals in front of my nose for Macclesfield against us. The fact that he isn't doing it, is a bit worrying, though. Coley does persevere with people, admittedly not always the right ones, how many games did Sean Doherty play before Coley gave up?

People have been knocking Rocky for years, and maybe he needs a rest, but to bracket him with Branch, no, emphatically, no! Webb needs to be given a chance if it's coming up to decision time, I've not seen enough of him, but wouldn't want him to follow the footsteps of N'Da and Almeida, who did little wrong when they played IMO.

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exactly - miles on the ball has a good touch, good creative passing and a okish eye for goal.

But its when he doesnt have the ball which is the problem.
His tracking back is a joke, he cant mark and never wants to put a tackle in.
He does not make runs and is not a natural winger.
And his work rate is non existent.

I think his best position is in the Nick Barmby role, just behind the front 2. But with Craney in the team, Coleman is playing him as a winger.

Its a shame as despite shaun Whalleys poor final ball and Dennehy''s lack of confidence, both do a better all round job than Miles and have the potential to improve.
Miles seems to be happy at league 2 level.

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You might enjoy this match report from Grimsby fans: Cod Almighty - In the bleak midwinter: Accrington (h) report.

And match factfile: Cod Almighty - Grimsby Town v Accrington Stanley post-match factfile.

And a very perceptive 'rough guide' to Stanley: Cod Almighty - Rough guide to... Accrington Stanley.

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Thanks for that MikeA, 3 very good reads - high class fanzine style. Very hard, but fair, some cracking lines, don't read them if you don't like criticism. (Possibly a tad hard on Bavs)

Hope DAV007 gets the Cod references, now. :)

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Read it thanks.

Do I detect that they like a bit of vinegar with their Cod?

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Yeh with a slice of bitter lemon on the side too:rolleyes::D

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top reads! I wish we had something along those lines.

Criticism of Bavs and our defence seems very severe but as I wasn't at Grimsby this year I can't comment.

It would also seem that the author has managed to suss out our tactics?

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No problem, as his team obviously couldn't :)

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I must admit that the Grimsby mascot is brilliant. I love the way he joins in with the celebrations and the way he took the mickey out of Dunbavin when he slipped on the edge of the area.

I just wish we had something similar. :D

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:pohmy: fraser eagle with a sense of humour :rofl38:

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And a presence :pwink:

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:rofl38: now thats true!

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I don't know the mascot's name, but I called him Salty Seaman....... and received some strange looks. ;)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/5451/342941jo2.jpg

EDIT - Apparently he's called Mighty Mariner