Barnet Thread

Another strong performance from Stanley, fully deserved the points. BBC stats about % possession and shots on/ off goal seem rather dubious. First half Stanley totally bossed things and 'forced' the own goal, but then let Barnet back in with a well taken equaliser. Second half more competitive but Stanley were far superior in ball control and passing. Barnet couldn't hold onto the ball, either from Stanley's pressing or ineptitude. Winner from Mr.McConville was a beauty from a narrow angle, from the right hand side of the box, past the goalie's outstretched hands, and in off the far post.
Biggest impact on the game from Barnet was from their groundsmen - no- one could stay on their feet. The pitch looked good but played like an ice- rink at times. Worrying that some Stanley players didn't appear to change their boots at half time - Mr.Windass missed two good opportunities in both halves by slipping. But he wasn't the only one.
Mohamed came on for Piero and Gornell for Windass. Stanley lost a little of their composure in last ten minutes as Barnet pressed, somewhat desperately.
But lots of good performances at the back again. Mr.Crooks was all over them in the first half and another big-hearted battling performance from Mr.Kee.
Well done to all in the team.
 
Great result and we dominated from start to finish.
Could and should have scored five.
A little over confidence playing from the back got them back in the game but there was only going to be one winner.
Sean's goal was a great finish with only six inches to aim for he didn't disappoint .they resorted to long throw ins and flick ons but we are dug in and carried on playing our passing game.
Lots of great performances with Kee once again leading the line brilliantly.
Crooks was excellent in possession but Connelly just sneaked it,hardly give a ball away all day.
The new lad showed up well when he came on,another asset to a strong squad,happy days !!!!
 
Agree with Exile and F19, a relatively non-eventful game settled by a moment of quality from Sean Mc who took the ball on in the inside-right slot and fired home across the keeper and in at the far post. Stanley clearly the better side throughout, Jase hardly troubled, even their goal was down to us gifting them possession outside our box, but to come back in the second-half, get the goal and then control the game through to the end is a clear reflection of the fact that we are a decent side, there is no doubt anymore about this, the table isn't lying. The only question that remains is whether we can maintain this when the bounce of the ball robs us, or when the tougher games knock us back temporarily. On the plus side, there is depth in the squad, and Coley has been here before and knows what he is doing. An interesting winter awaits...
 
He went up front replacing windass,but went wide when piero came off,he's an experienced lad and looked good. A following of 154,soon be more away than at home ������
 
Barnet have a great new ground and lots of potential but I was surprised how poor was some of their football. On the tube I asked a fan how many of their team were in the Conference topping side, and was staggered to be told almost all of them! Something must have changed and, from the comments on their web site, it seems to be the manager's instructions.

In answer to Cashy's question, Mr.Mohamed wasn't really on long enough to tell what kind of impact he will have, but he looked quick and looking to get into the game. I think he'll offer a good option for quick counter attacking down the wing particularly if, as it appeared from the warm up, he can use both feet.

Next game away at Plymouth will be a different test than today, that's for sure, but Stanley have no reason to fear any team in this League.
 
Redraine said:
Nice compliments on Barnet's forum-
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I like the bit by Barnet fan 'Itsmeerc' about Stanley......
"3. Accrington were excellent. They showed us what a 'small team' can do. They kept the ball very well, much less hoofing than us, and were organised at the back. They had a couple of really good midfielders; the number 8, despite falling over about 12 times, and the number 14 were both excellent on the ball and looked dangerous all game." Who is he talking about I wonder????:p

The Bees fans are feeling disappointed, a bit like we did early on last season. To their credit though, they were quite complimentary about the Stanley and our style of football. I noted too from the BBC stats how few fouls we committed in the match!:alright:

Overall a good performance which shows the kind of ruthlesness that we have lacked in the past. Last season we could have easily lost a point or even all three when we needed to defend in those last 10 + 5 minutes!:theband:

Well pleased with the return to getting points after the loss to Oxford last week. Should renew our boys confidence too!:)
ON STANLEY ON:wave8::signbeer:
 
Stats can show anything. For example a few of our shots off target were kick outs from our keeper and the offside goal was offside long before he put it in. However we did look better than them and certainly deserved the points.

Another good away day and a lot more Accy fans than I expected. Hopefully we can keep it going
 
I agree with all that's been said about the game yesterday. But reluctantly I do have to add a slight worry. It's about Jason Mooney who seems to have a reluctance to come off his line to collect through balls. There were too many examples yesterday where defenders were clearly (and rightly) expecting him to come to collect the ball and they were forced to hoof the ball away for a throw-in in order to prevent an attacker nipping in. Time for the goalkeeping coach to earn his keep, methinks.
 
Got to agree RR but I think he got bored with nothing to do and wanted to spice things up :)
He just has to brush up on his decision making,when to come etc.. And maybe his starting position at times is too deep,but I have no doubts at all he will become a top keeper
 
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