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This must be the new Stanley game plan - perform under par and come away with 3 points! FGR fans must be wondering what they have to do to get a point in this League.
It was yet another tough battle for the Reds against pretty active opponents who closed players down and played lots of neat one-two passing but just couldn't convert all their possession into goals. Stanley, on the other hand, bagged their goal from one of the few chances they made.
Bringing on Scott Brown made the difference and he gave Stanley a bit more bite when and where they needed it. Billy Kee really battled and took a battering (usually from behind) but how we all missed his mate, KJ. Good defensive performance from the back four against lively forwards, and pleased to see Mr.Chapman keep a clean sheet. Real shift put in down the right wing by Jordan Clark, he was up against a very strong and fast full back (no17) but he kept plugging away and eventually saw his marker subbed.
Well done to the lot of them.
It was yet another tough battle for the Reds against pretty active opponents who closed players down and played lots of neat one-two passing but just couldn't convert all their possession into goals. Stanley, on the other hand, bagged their goal from one of the few chances they made.
Bringing on Scott Brown made the difference and he gave Stanley a bit more bite when and where they needed it. Billy Kee really battled and took a battering (usually from behind) but how we all missed his mate, KJ. Good defensive performance from the back four against lively forwards, and pleased to see Mr.Chapman keep a clean sheet. Real shift put in down the right wing by Jordan Clark, he was up against a very strong and fast full back (no17) but he kept plugging away and eventually saw his marker subbed.
Well done to the lot of them.
Highlights (well, two Stanley attacks):
Forest Green 0-1 Accrington Stanley | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports
Forest Green 0-1 Accrington Stanley | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports
Can't add much more to what Mr.Exile has said (lovely to meet you & Mrs.Exile today) but I think I must've watched a different game to whoever wrote the match report on the fishy site, they describe our goal as hitting the post before rolling along the line & into the back of the net?? I thought must have remembered it wrong but no, I've just watched channel 5's goal rush & as I thought the ball went straight in the back of the net like a rocket after leaving Seamus' boot - small detail maybe but had me confused for a while 
Following the game courtesy of the BBC sport app, I was beginning to wonder how we could possibly win it?
FGR's possession ratio remained stubbornly above 60% throughout the game.
We seemed to be conceding fouls almost every other minute in the first half & they seemed close to scoring too many times.
Even after Conneely's goal in the 56th minute, I was expecting an equaliser at any moment.
We all know you can't always rely on stats to judge a game, but after reading Exile's excellent report, I think on this occasion they appear to have been a fair reflection of the game.
Last year rock-bottom Newport spoiled our party when we expected a walk-over.
Perhaps the big difference this year is that, despite all the cold hard evidence to the contrary - WE WON!
Our next few games are certainly tough one's, but no tougher than todays!
Bring em on!
FGR's possession ratio remained stubbornly above 60% throughout the game.
We seemed to be conceding fouls almost every other minute in the first half & they seemed close to scoring too many times.
Even after Conneely's goal in the 56th minute, I was expecting an equaliser at any moment.
We all know you can't always rely on stats to judge a game, but after reading Exile's excellent report, I think on this occasion they appear to have been a fair reflection of the game.
Last year rock-bottom Newport spoiled our party when we expected a walk-over.
Perhaps the big difference this year is that, despite all the cold hard evidence to the contrary - WE WON!
Our next few games are certainly tough one's, but no tougher than todays!
Bring em on!
Can't add much more to what Mr.Exile has said (lovely to meet you & Mrs.Exile today) but I think I must've watched a different game to whoever wrote the match report on the fishy site, they describe our goal as hitting the post before rolling along the line & into the back of the net?? I thought must have remembered it wrong but no, I've just watched channel 5's goal rush & as I thought the ball went straight in the back of the net like a rocket after leaving Seamus' boot - small detail maybe but had me confused for a while
I think you need to have another look
For me, the telly confirmed what I remembered, i.e. it hit the foot of the right hand post and finished up in the left hand corner. Sorry .... 
From a personal point of view, I will take ground out 1-0 wins for the rest of the season. Stats mean diddly squat, the only stat that matters is the one that says Accy scored more goals than the opposition. Keep it up lads. Would have liked to have gone yesterday, but other matters prevailed. And no Cashy, I cannot remember Stanley ever having 23 points at the end of September, though no doubt someone is trawling the stats as i type.
Was that really September? By my records (which don't show dates) that was after 14 games, and we've only played 11 this time. We're 4 points better off then ever before at this stage. Next best was 15/16, when we had 19 after 11, won the 12th and lost the next two, so only had 22 after 14.
Credit to the bringer of three promotions today, Coley got it bang on. Many perceived Edwards off for Brown as a negative move but his rough and tumble gave us a foothold in midfield.
Smash and grab job. Haven't played anywhere near our heights last three games yet still yielded seven points. Sign of a top aide.
Also climbing that hill from the pub has fulfilled my yearly quota of cardio vascular exercise. Dill Hall on steroids!
Smash and grab job. Haven't played anywhere near our heights last three games yet still yielded seven points. Sign of a top aide.
Also climbing that hill from the pub has fulfilled my yearly quota of cardio vascular exercise. Dill Hall on steroids!
I always like to hear what Professor Coleman has to say about the game, particularly those I've seen, and appreciate them being put on the Fishy site.
But yesterday's post match interview plumbed new depths for those without the hearing of an owl.
There have been quite a few recently when Coley just cannot be heard, and it would be nice if the mic was shoved a bit closer. But yesterday's sounded like it was held in a children's nursery that was still under construction.
But yesterday's post match interview plumbed new depths for those without the hearing of an owl.
There have been quite a few recently when Coley just cannot be heard, and it would be nice if the mic was shoved a bit closer. But yesterday's sounded like it was held in a children's nursery that was still under construction.
Got to agree there.
I may be a bit mutt & Jeff, but I too find it impossible to hear the words of wisdom from the Proff.
Strange one really, as the interviewer's voice is crystal clear, as are the young kids running riot 40 yards away in the stand.
It must be something to do with the low register of Coley's scouse voice.
Perhaps they can add subtitles for the hard of hearing?
Don't think most folk will be able to read Scouse
I use my phone to watch videos and cant hear jc through the speakers ... he's audible through headphones though as theyas they must detect his particular vocal range.
I think you need to have another look
Just watched the goal atFGR and have to agree with your opinion of the goal, but that is only if down south you call the foot of the post that bit halfway between the ground and the crossbar.