Newport Thread.
 

By all accounts this will be very difficult, crap pitch,crap weather forecast, I reckon the 3 pts will be yon, if we have 11 battlers on the pitch, gonna be one hell of a fight,

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Report from the Northampton game yesterday suggest that Newport, as with Stanley at Sixfields, were very unlucky to end up losing 1-0.
No easy games in League 2, but I expect the home team will be used to playing on a ploughed beach and Stanley's defence will have to withstand wind-assisted aerial bombardments. Just like they did at Oxford:)

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Just had a peek on Newport's forum, some posters on there suggesting game could be in doubt due to 2 rugby games being played this weekend on what they call an already fragile pitch, add in to this the weather that's forecast over next couple of days - hope it's not called off, looking forward to the trip & wouldn't fancy doing it midweek

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Just read pretty much the same, although one poster feels that the pitch could get a load of sand dumped on it and then rolled in. If the team go down there today, practice on the nearest beach to get a feel of the pitch. Wonder what Somerset would make of this?

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After fridays exertions i would rest the team and play Mooney in goals,Liam and Bucko fullbacks,Joe and Dean centre backs,Crooksey and Proc centre mid,
New lad on left wing,Bocco on right wing with Josh tucked in behind Terry.
Only joking of course,but you dont realise what strength in depth we have until you study it.
Question,who would win if they played each other !!!!

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Stanley :D

:) :) :)

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quality reply Joe !!,be a good game tho

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Rugby from newport on s4c now. Parts of the midfield look unplayable with massive potholes in mud and sand. Stanley might do better stopping the coach next to a ploughed field and training there.

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have we ever beaten Newport County away?

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Yeh Tomorrow.;)

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No, although we got a draw there last season:
Accrington Stanley football club: record v Newport County

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i recall Beatties first game away at newport, sad to say clever fans like me where hounded on this forum for having the insight to predict the negative, boring football disaster than james beatties management regime turned into.

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You deserved more and if it wasn't for a wonder goal by loanee Joe Pigott you would've done.

That's all he ever done for us after the fans paid for his services.
Think he's on loan at that horrible club in Bedfordshire now. I hope you make the play-offs and if they make it you beat them.

They are so deluded they honestly think they are a championship team (well the majority of them).

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And why bring this up now? Anyone'd think you're missing having summat to whinge about . . . . .:confused:

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Is he Somerset in disguise?:rolleyes:

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once a knob!!:D

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I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the opening post of the Prediction League thread, which - as always - sets out the head-to-head with the team we're playing next

:p:p:p

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Game is looking doubtful according to Mr Jewell on twitter !

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if we did win today it probably be our best away achievement of the season. all the signs are against us. a wet heavily sanded bog of a pitch which by the looks of it makes bloomfield road look like Wembley to stop us playing football. a big in your face opposition and another kettle to referee it. sabastian stockbridge.

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A bit more optimism on the NCFC fans' web site about the game being on, but not about the state of the pitch.
Scene at 08:30am, if this works.

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As i said earlier will be a very tough game, conditions apart Newport have seemingly picked up recently.

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Well, we're well on our way down now - be well peeved if game gets called off. No problem traffic wise so far, although looks pretty chocca going other way our side is pretty quiet - hope I've not just jinxed it!

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where is somerset when you need him.

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I'm going to stick my neck out and say that if we win today we will claim that third automatic promotion spot at the end of the season.:cheers:

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Day for mistakes on a pitch like that. Exiles 1 Stanley 3

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Hi All.
Newport supporter here.
Just to inform you all that todays game is ''ON''. Have a safe journey all and create some good atmosphere. Enjoy the game.

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what will be Key for me today will be substitutions.
heavy conditions will accelerate fatigue (not helped by fridays game),tiredness will affect decision making etc..
Same for both sides tho,so Coleys decisions may prove the difference
KTF

Re: Newport Thread.
 

agree, though disagree with J.C.s assessment of the Orient game, as i saw 2 or 3 that looked well knackered.

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Cant disagree with the outcome tho !! ( would have brought windass on for Shay myself tho)

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No-ones disagreeing wi the outcome, but that wont always be the case. its a very poor way of doing things in my eyes.

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Wrong thread!

Too many of Wynonie's tablets .........

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sounds like todays match is going to be a toughie , good luck lads , give it your all . I will be happy with 1 point but 3 would be a dream.

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Big surprise to see Windass back.

Had no idea Shay was on International duty....... Was he a late call up???

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Well least he aint injured, i feared he was.

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was announced a little while back on fishy that Shay was in the NI 21's squad for Tuesday's Scotland euro match. Like most, I hope subs are on for us by at least the 70 minute mark.

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No doubt Windass will be knackered after an hour too.

COME ON THE REDS.

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Super Kee 1-0 stanley

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2-0 Joss:D

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2 in 2 minutes !!!! GET INNNNNNNNNNN

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Half Time 2-0 what a day.:)

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Great stuff Stanley.......:alright:
If only Luke Joyce can do his old team mates a favour by scoring a winner against Bristol Rovers!
:130:

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Just had a look at Carlisle's match ...Luke is only a SUB today!

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Dont matter they are 2-1 up now.

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Back to 2-2 now, but we are still above them by a point if things remain the same. Lets hope York can do us a favour by getting another 2 at Plymouth Highly unlikely I know, but stranger things have happened. Whatever as long as Newport do not score or score less than Stanley I will be happy.

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2 subs on in good time great.:)

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York back to 3 - 2....... 5 mins + left Come on York!!!
Now Carlisle 3 - 2 up !!!!1

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What a fantastic result proud to be a Stanley Fan.:):):)

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YEEEHAAAAAAAAAW....this is better than sex. BRILLIANT Stanley.

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All over.

The dream is real !

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Great win stanley

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Now i wouldn't go that far.:D:D

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Great result,third clean sheet,anther big player back fit,things don't get any better !!!

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Well my dream has come true , well done Stanley.

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Bristol R, lost so thats even better.:)

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Fantastic Easter for Stanley. Well done to all the squad and management. :):):)

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Yep, great results pretty much everywhere. Didn't expect many of our rivals to drop points today, and apart from Argyle they all did!

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70 points and we're still in March ?,4 wins and a draw from last 5,3clean sheets on the run, am I dreaming or is automatic promotion very much on ?,it's ridiculous :)

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great result - well done Stanley. only 2 goal diff down on Plymouth & Bristol - gotta be in the players minds as would be gutwrenching to miss autos on this factor. :)

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Well done Stanley and to traveling fans. Better team on the day won.

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and well done to the 150 odd who travelled to south wales

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just what I thought chimer but then I remembered back to the Dons match and with officials with the standard of Trevor Kettle anything is possible just hope those 2 points he cost us arn't the ones that deny us promotion

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Chuffin' hell this could happen, well done lads and Coley and Jimmy

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Is it possible that this Stanley team maybe copying L'il Wigan of a few years back. i.e. when they got promoted to the FL they struggled for about 10-12 years but following that, got promotions all the way up the ladder to the PL. Stayed there for 10 years and won the FA cup plus the Auto Windscreens trophy (now paint pot trophy). Be nice to dream, but why not have some ambition, Hope Jack Barrett and Eric Whalley are watching from on high. :)

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Not being funny but just to be clear, the above poster isn't me - this post is me. & this has been my user name on here for years.
I agree with whoever this is, better team did win & our support was amazing!
Just confused me when I logged in to find I'd already posted a comment when I knew I hadn't (if that makes sense) didn't think two people could have same user name? :rolleyes:

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It aint the same Di, its the space that makes the difference.;)

Re: Newport Thread.
 

will the real AccyMad please stand up ! - had thought the other poster was you on a special mobile link or something.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

or should we say - (im)poster

Re: Newport Thread.
 

AccyMad we know the real one.
unfortunately user names only need one aspect different ie. lower case, capital, space, underscore, ect. to be excepted

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Who ever he or she is, they only joined today and come from Newport and have 4 posts, so looks like we have a new supporter and I,m sure they didn,t realize you were already taken?

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Check post #26 on the Newport thread.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

its pretty obvious its a genuine cock up, the guy seems ok to me.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Goals!...Newport 0-2 Accrington Stanley | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports

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Re: Newport Thread.
 

It's fine, had a pm from my alter ego :) - I was at the game & saw his/her posts when I got back on the coach. Checked their profile & it gave their location as South Wales, which obviously was where I was at the time :confused:
Talk about spooky, thought for a minute I'd entered some kind of parallel universe (or had more than the one drink in Wetherspoons before the game & forgotten I'd posted) :eek:

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Agree with Revived Red. Never going to be a great game with the wind and the pitch but after the great save by Ross, Newport never got another sniff at a chance. Well done to the whole team for battling it out in difficult conditions to get another 3 points in this incredible season.

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Those 2 pts that the idiot Kettle did us out of a few weeks back could be very crucial imho.:eek:

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well done lads a great result at a difficult place and ground. this side seems to ride everything that is thrown at it. character in abundance. we deserve to go up as I agree with coley we are one of the best 3 sides in the division. roll on Saturday for another hard earned 3 points.

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I fully agree, but for me, what makes it more interesting is the Devon derby between Exeter and Plymouth. Could easily be lying 3rd by next Saturday evening. No easy games between now and the end of the season, just one helluva and exciting ride. Here's hoping we don't have to do the play off route.

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I agree 90%. The other 10% thinks going via the playoffs to a Wembley final might - just might - finally get the attention of the good citizens of Accy :rolleyes:. On the other hand, the thought of losing in the playoff semis again is just horrible :confused:.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

I reckon wi Joss back it increases our chances of n automatic spot.:) just get crooksy back also n i think weve cracked it.

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Clean sheets is key for me Cashy as i always fancy us to score.
The only team i fear is Portsmouth in this league.They play the same system and on paper have more experience and better players.
They have massively under achieved up to now,so i am praying for automatic promotion.
Incidentally have you read on the oppositions forums recently and most think were nothing special,so if we keep under the radar and let the others have all the expectations and pressure !!!

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Its the same on Channel5s GoalRush, we hardly get a mention, suits me down to the ground.:) its all wi the gods i know, but on paper to me we can do it.;)also agree about pompey.

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Agree that it has been good to be just off the radar for so long. With the tv media mostly based down south, it is understandable why their expectations are focussed on the city of Oxford, city of Plymouth, city of Portsmouth, city of Bristol. I kid you not, most of the people I'm long exiled among think Accrington is a suburb of Liverpool (can't think why ! ). However I am thinking with seven to go it is time for the squad to hit the front (well 2nd realistically) and steamroller for the runners up spot behind Northampton. Yeah, a little bit of me had thoughts of a Wembly trip but the scars of Stevenage soon put that to bed. Starting to get over-excited - where's me pills - - - - -

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Crooks back in the team? dunno whether I'd want him in to be fair! He probably is the best player in the division on his day, but hasn't been too fantastic since he wrapped up his multi million pound transfer. The last couple of games or so we have seemed far more solid at the back with Brown patrolling in front of the defence. Crooks gives us the better attacking impetus and Brown the better defence. Who'd be a manager eh :)

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Agreed, Especially as F19 points out you'd fancy us scoring a goal or 2 we need to make sure we keep solid at the back!

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I have changed my mind baldy,all out attack from now on !,Redraines convinced me I am too defence minded,keep the roller coaster going :)

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Talking of attacking, did anyone get an impression of Mr.Fosu-Henry's potential in his 20 minutes on the pitch? Importantly, does he have a left peg?
And talking of wingers, from the video I did notice Piero's contribution to both goals; in the first he got stuck into their defender for a 50/50 ball and it spun free to Matty Pearson to provide a deft cross. Not every diminutive winger would put in such an effective challenge against a big strong defender.

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It was impossible to judge anyone on that pitch. He never seemed to have an opportunity to take on his full-back. I can, however, recall 3 occasions when he closed down an opponent and prevented a clearance.

No need to use the word "diminutive", Exile!! As I have commented above, Fosu was certainly willing to challenge for the ball.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

If they are all match fit, don't change the team for Saturday. Brown has worked tirelessly in closing opposition midfield down and going for 50/50 balls. Every team benefits from having someone like him.

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Professor Coleman's MO seems to be sticking with a winning team, except when a changed is forced on him with injuries or call- ups.
It's beyond most Stanley fan's wildest dreams that someone of the quality of Mr. Crooks may well have to wait his turn.
I'd guess he would be a good sub (but not in the last five minutes) if Stanley found themselves a goal behind early on and were up against opponents intent on defending that lead.

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Little mention for Shay, although the under 21's were beaten 3 - 1 it was Shay who got the Irishmen's goal :)

Re: Newport Thread.
 

Yeah, yeah football19, pull the other one! Must agree these clean sheets make for more relaxed run ins to the full time whistle.:D