Oxford Thread

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by mab

Hessey booking yesterday was that his 10th and a 2 match ban to go with it ??

According to Footmad it was his 9th, according to the Football League it was his 11th

Can't see the FL one being right or he would have been suspended already

[Pendle Red]

This is what makes footy game that it is with the lively post match views of fans each one slightly differing, for what it's worth I tend to agree it can get frustrating thinking that you would change something slightly to what you think in your minds eye would bring a differing end game but...

It's like when you watch footy on the box each pundit usually has a slightly differing view to the one sat next to them some focus on the technichal side of the game while others call it as they see it.

We have become used to seeing superb football and with each movement up with the bar on standards so we expect more.

Rational thought dictates we are a young squad made up of players we have picked up from academies and players out of contract that this season have flourished and bonded the result of which we now see on the pitch.

So I get where Smudgie is coming from in that was has happened has defied all expectations on what we should be achieving and I think it's a wonderful fillip for everyone connected with the Club that we are where we are and it's not just on merit, it's also through what goes on away from the pitch on the training ground, having a settled training base etc.

This Club has come such a long way in such a relatively short period of time compered to other Club's who we have passed on the journey upwards but it only seems five minutes ago we were playing them

We have a wonderful chance to make the play-offs if we do fantastic the dream carries on if we don't we have still had one hell of a season and this team & management desrve all the plaudits they get.

[mab]

Originally Posted by smudgie

You are correct Mab.

As good as Hessey has been, Ive no problem putting Long straight into the side.

Thought as much smudgie, but then lancsdave

According to Footmad it was his 9th, according to the Football League it was his 11th

Can't see the FL one being right or he would have been suspended already

all very confussing

[VALAIRIAN]

Originally Posted by Revived Red

Sorry, but I just cannot get my head round that at all. Presumably, if we are no longer under the radar, then all games will be "these type of games". So you are clearly saying that we have to settle for a point. If we are indeed no longer under the radar, then all the more reason to use a plan B and rotate the squad either before or during games. At least that will give the opposition more to think about.

If we work on the premise that a point is better than none, we would now have 42 points. And see where that would leave us.

Excellent post!!

[VALAIRIAN]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

According to Footmad it was his 9th, according to the Football League it was his 11th

Can't see the FL one being right or he would have been suspended already

10th I believe LD, but I might have missed one.. I also thought that there was a card amnesty from last weekend - heard it on radio Lancs????

That lad from Burnley will do a job!!!

[Revived Red]

Originally Posted by football19

teams are giving more respect to acci and don't open up as much

Do any teams "open up" willingly? Is it not possible that they may have noticed that our team is always the same, irrespective of the strengths/weaknesses of the opposition? And that they may therefore have easily sussed out our style of play?

Originally Posted by football19

opting for set piece football due to lack of height in the team.

Some of the set pieces from which opponents have scored recently have been direct shots through/under/over the wall

Originally Posted by football19

if you think the remaining teams are going to roll over,you are mistaken.

I certainly don't think that. Does anyone?

Originally Posted by football19

Indeed most are probably playing for new contracts, the same as acci lads

Are you now suggesting that somehow the players suddenly up their game when "playing for new contracts"? So presumably you think they have been giving less than 100% in previous games? As far as Stanley players are concerned, each and every one has given his maximum to the team, irrespective of any new contract.

Sorry but I just cannot accept the validity of your points at all.

[football19]

Pendle reds post sums it all up, keep the faith,u never know what's around the corner,league footy next season come what may

[shakermaker]

Oxford were certainly the most physical side I've seen us play this season. They weren't a real 'dirty side' but they made life hard for our lads out there. Their Kolo Toure lookalike at centre-half had a great game; getting first to almost every header and really making things tough for Terry Gornell. I thought Oxford were much the same as Macclesfield last Friday in that their only game plan was stopping us play our way, and as with that Macc game, it worked. They'll be delighted with the draw from our place. We ought to be really disappointed however as we did have a good few chances that were missed. Had we taken those we could've been two-up at half-time and had an easy second-half as they really didn't threaten us much at all going forward.

On the subject of subs/rotation, I'm much in agreement with football19. I don't think we could've put out a stronger eleven to start yesterday's game and I think Coley did all he could during the game to improve our luck in front of goal. Had Rory Boulding taken just one of his chances yesterday, we'd all be applauding Coley's stroke of genius in bringing him on.

I'd be happy if the same eleven took the field against Bradford, save for the inclusion of Long (presuming Hess is suspended). I'd rather have a team out there that at times look a little tired (though to be honest I don't see it often, we have a really fit side this year) than players taking the field who are totally lacking in match practice.

Originally Posted by Revived Red

Are you now suggesting that somehow the players suddenly up their game when "playing for new contracts"?

Does the pope poo in the woods? It's the John Miles phenomenon. Certainly effects a lot of players at this level, but not all.

[football19]

Revived red, I stand by everything I said,you will be suprised how many pros come out there comfort zone when trying to get a new contract,at acci its a little different ,as long contracts are not the norm,look at other teams,with players on 3 year deals and not even in the team
To be honest it suprises me were acci get the kind of desire they have ,it has to be down to the manager , they could be on the dole next month and are still prepared to run through brickwalls for the team

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

10th I believe LD, but I might have missed one.. I also thought that there was a card amnesty from last weekend - heard it on radio Lancs????

Well spotted, second Sunday in April. No suspensions now unless it's a red card

[cashman]

i would be happy if the same x1 took the field against Bradford, the point is if they aint performing use the ruddy subs,

[smudgie]

Great news about the yellow card situation.

Same XI for me V Bradford please

[maccawozzagod]

same 11 for me as well. Play your strongest side BUT if a player isn't performing as well as he could for whatever reason then you have to leave him out. That was the issue with Jimmy Ryan a few games ago. He looked like he was carrying a knock but played through it. but for those few games he looked off the pace. The quesiton is whether a part fit Jimmy Ryan is still better than what we have on the bench? Or whether it is worth the gamble that he might get further injured and play no part in the future games?

Yesterday was a game where too many players didn't get the chance to influence the game, such as Craney. Is that an ideal opportunity for Razor to come on and try to secure a new contract? You've got to worry that Coley perhaps doesn't rate certain players and that they won't get any chance at all unless we lose various players this summer - and then we are left with unrated players who mightn't be that inclined to play for us.

[football19]

Some good points mac ,but I disagree about jimmy , he still seems to be fit and gets about the pitch, maybe he needs to take an touch now the grounds are hard and bouncy,are the subs goin to do better ?, to me that becomes a bit of a risk
The team weren't tired,they have just had 5 days off ,we just didn't take our chances when they came.

[scholar]

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