Macc Match Thread - Page 4

shakermaker · 10-03-2010, 07:26

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Originally Posted by Redraine

Basically agree, but thought it was a great game to watch. Don't like cliches, but their goal led a charmed life. We were unlucky not to score about 6 goals. Don't write us off yet for the play-offs. Jeff is wrong about Jimmy Ryan. I was counting his good passes but lost count after about 15 mins. and he had a very good game throughout. Sure, he misplaced a few, but no more than any other Stanley player. Good to see the short corner stepover routine again which almost worked for him. I feel 500% better tonight than I did after Saturday's rubbish.

Same here. Even though the below-par performances of the three active officials left a bitter taste, there are quite a few positives to take out of the game. The gaffer explored different options within the team and this moved to take our overall game out of the stagnant state it's been in over the past few games.
Both Billy Kee and Chris Turner made the most of their chances to start (and finish) the game. Turner didn't see as much of the ball as Kee but always looked likely to make something happen with threatening crosses and clever runs. Kee was one of the best players on the park last night; bustling forward, hunting down the opposition to regain posession and bringing the midfield into the game with clever passes in the way Symes (who is knackered, incidentally) could do before opposition sides started marking him up double. Dean Winnard had what has to be one of his best performances for us so far, getting further forward and even hitting the bar on one occasion!
If not for a dubious penalty decision and numerous incorrect offside calls we could be three points better off this morning, on our way back up the table. It's just that good fortune is seldom found in out-of-form teams. If in games to come we can replicate the energetic and hungry play shown in the second half of last night's game, we'll get what we deserve soon enough.
I'm also still in a state of shock after witnessing a DOUBLE substitution from John Coleman!

Reamer · 10-03-2010, 09:41

Much better display last night and I thought we were unlucky not to win, especially in the second half. Their keeper had the Midas touch. MOM for me was Kee, though I wouldn't deny Edwards any accolades that come his way, he's one of our most consistent players. Turner had a decent game and provided the best crosses of the night and I always think Ryan plays better in the middle than out wide. I don't agree with Jeff either, thought Ryan did well.....and like Shaker, I'm still reeling from the shock of the double sub!

JEFF · 10-03-2010, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Reamer

I don't agree with Jeff either, thought Ryan did well

OK. Jimmy Ryan had one of his better games last night, and completed most of his passes. He must have been reading the messageboard and went out to prove me wrong. I hope he keeps it up and doesn't go back to wayward passing on Saturday.

maccawozzagod · 10-03-2010, 10:58

one thing I have noticed with Ryan is that he plays a lot of 'percentage' balls. Sometimes they are clever balls to nowhere and sometimes they are not - but either way they would count on his Caling Opta stats as misplaced passes.

Reamer · 10-03-2010, 11:05

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Originally Posted by JEFF

OK. Jimmy Ryan had one of his better games last night, and completed most of his passes. He must have been reading the messageboard and went out to prove me wrong. I hope he keeps it up and doesn't go back to wayward passing on Saturday.

Agreed Jeff. So, applying the same principle, if I say Proccy was anonymous last night, hopefully he'll prove ME wrong and play a blinder on saturday

Stanleymad · 10-03-2010, 13:04

Well it was a thrilling last 5 mins wasn't it?? shame we couldnt capitilize on it tho

Most disturbing bit at the end of the match was that i was offered a couple of quid - pratically got out the pounds for me .................to go back to main stand!!

hope that isnt suggesting me in clayton end is a jinx as ive been in there last 2 home matches

its either that or its Lee cos he was there again an all

Willie Miller · 10-03-2010, 17:22

For a boring game, the Clayton End was bouncing.........

rude-dog · 10-03-2010, 19:33

watchin the game last night and jimmy in particular just confirmed what i already suspected jeff knows sod all about football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smudgie · 10-03-2010, 19:42

Redash · 10-03-2010, 21:08

For most of the season, Jimmy has been on the wing, last night he was in the middle. Last season he was in the middle.

For much of this season he has struggled, last night he had a good game, last season was a good season for him.

He is more suited to play in the centre of midfield than on the wing.

DAV007 · 10-03-2010, 22:03

Michael Symes is not going to sign a contract, he has a 'better' offer elsewhere.

mab · 10-03-2010, 22:27

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Originally Posted by DAV007

Michael Symes is not going to sign a contract, he has a 'better' offer elsewhere.

If this is true and you must have your facts from a reliable source.then for me sorry michael you need resting on the bench indef IMHO

Remember where you were going be for Stanley turned your carrier around.

Haggis316 · 10-03-2010, 22:31

The retired managing partner who played a major part in building up the global law firm Eversheds came over from the Skipton area to watch last night's game.

He's a lifelong Man City fan but has been missing league football recently and wanted to take in a match.

Redraine · 10-03-2010, 23:18

Just seen the penalty on BBCs div.2 round up. What a farce. I'll remember that Humpty Dumpty of a linesman.

fc:stanley · 11-03-2010, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Haggis316

The retired managing partner who played a major part in building up the global law firm Eversheds came over from the Skipton area to watch last night's game.

He's a lifelong Man City fan but has been missing league football recently and wanted to take in a match.

Maybe has a few contacts to invest or even sponsor the ground etc?