Newport Thread.

[cashman]

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

[monkey hanger]

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.

[Outback Ozzy]

Originally Posted by monkey hanger

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.

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.

[Chimer]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

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.

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 . On the other hand, the thought of losing in the playoff semis again is just horrible .

[cashman]

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

[football19]

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 !!!

[cashman]

Originally Posted by football19

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 !!!

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.

[LongLostSon]

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 - - - - -

[maccawozzagod]

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

[baldy]

Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

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

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!

[football19]

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

[Exile on Spencer St]

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.

[Revived Red]

Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

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

Only one goal conceded in the four games that Scott Brown has played. To my untrained and unbadged mind, that kind of solid defending breeds confidence throughout the team. If the team knows that we are likely to concede, that puts extra pressure on because midfield and forwards know they will simply have to score to get anything from a game.

[Revived Red]

Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

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?

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.

Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

Not every diminutive winger would put in such an effective challenge against a big strong defender.

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

[Tom D]

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.