Mansfield tonight
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Redraine, I fully agree with your summary. I lost count of the number of yellow cards shown and was sure someone would end up being sent off. Will look at the stats on the BBC, but that ref was absolutely useless. It was like watching WWF from both teams to be fair, but Mansfield more so, and the number of fouls that went unpunished is beyond me. I sometimes wonder what the officials were watching, because it certainly wasn't that match. Stanley should have had 2 stonewall penalties in the 2nd half from the same move, both were waved away. If that is the standard of reffing in League 2 this season, it could be long and hard.
According to the stats, Mansfield had 7 players booked and we had 3, but they had 51% possession against our 49%. we had 12 shots of which 5 were on target, they had 6 of which only 2 were on target.We had 6 corners to their 2 and committed 14 fouls to their 16. All we need now is someone to stick more than 1 in the onion bag. But at least it is our first win of the season and we are now 12th in the table
Lambs deliberately left his foot in and caught Pearson in the face, needless to say the ref missed it.
Have to agree the game was ruined by inept reffing, the guy never got a grip and like always a near brawl broke out near the end, how no player is seriously injured is a mystery to me. was hard fought 3 pts we were nowhere near our best but deserved the win in my view, have to disagree though about uncle jims lad, thought he was terrible tonight, yet scored a decent goal and won us the game, work that un out, onwards and upwards.
Players wise, Davies continues to impress every game, crooks confidence grew and he was good second half. Mcconville showed how he has the ability to make things happen with his goal. Buxton deserves the credit the man of match award gave him. I got 8 to 1 on us finishing top 7 earlier this week at corals. I think they underestimate the Stanley's chances on the playoffs.
Good three points and a clean sheet.
For the first twenty minutes they did to us what we normally do to the opposition,they closed us down,give us no time and really got in our faces.
They had come off the back of some decent performances and you could see the confidence.
Slowly we grew into the game and we were solid defensively and I am glad Coley read my posts about finding a place for Bucko.
We are going to be a tough team to beat and with our options everyone needs to perform.
McConville wasn't at the races for the first twenty minutes,but I did warn Yonmon he's got a goal in him !!
A lot of solid performances,Piero was excellent and showed great energy,Bucko raised his game and Matty Pearson is a lad you would want along side you in a battle.
Billy also showed some good touches and Crookes was good.
The unsung hero for me was Coonnely who played "Joyce's " roll and he plugs holes when others bomb on.
This sometimes goes un-noticed and he looks a real player
For the first twenty minutes they did to us what we normally do to the opposition,they closed us down,give us no time and really got in our faces.
They had come off the back of some decent performances and you could see the confidence.
Slowly we grew into the game and we were solid defensively and I am glad Coley read my posts about finding a place for Bucko
.We are going to be a tough team to beat and with our options everyone needs to perform.
McConville wasn't at the races for the first twenty minutes,but I did warn Yonmon he's got a goal in him !!
A lot of solid performances,Piero was excellent and showed great energy,Bucko raised his game and Matty Pearson is a lad you would want along side you in a battle.
Billy also showed some good touches and Crookes was good.
The unsung hero for me was Coonnely who played "Joyce's " roll and he plugs holes when others bomb on.
This sometimes goes un-noticed and he looks a real player
Not the best football were capable of but first 3 points are welcomed!
The most worrying thing is the attendance tonight!! Less than 900 Stanley fans tonight, what are the club doing to get new fans?
Can't we give 2/3000 free tickets out to school kids with a paying adult? Granted not all tickets will be used but what have the club got to lose? As it would be new fans so no revenue lost. Not to mention the better atmosphere it will create!
This could lead to kids wanting to come back and dragging their parent and also a Stanley shirt for Christmas etc and soon as 1 kid has a Stanley shirt, his mate will want to come and get a shirt!
The most worrying thing is the attendance tonight!! Less than 900 Stanley fans tonight, what are the club doing to get new fans?
Can't we give 2/3000 free tickets out to school kids with a paying adult? Granted not all tickets will be used but what have the club got to lose? As it would be new fans so no revenue lost. Not to mention the better atmosphere it will create!
This could lead to kids wanting to come back and dragging their parent and also a Stanley shirt for Christmas etc and soon as 1 kid has a Stanley shirt, his mate will want to come and get a shirt!
I have to agree with earlier comments about the referee Adam England!
His performance tonight was one of the most inept refereeing displays that I have ever witnessed!
I think that he made NO bookings in the first half when there should have been at least two Mandsfield players carded. Their lads constantly wrapped their arms round our forwards at set pieces, pushed and nudged our players in the back and manipulated the referee and his assistants by moving the ball up the touchline at throw ins and also at free kicks! Had the ref booked a couple earlier in the game then he would have had a much better chance of maintaing control. He then booked TEN in the second half and lost the game completely! 
For all their possesion Mansfield did not create too much of a problem for our defence. Mooney looked strong, for me Buxton deserved his 'MOM' award. Pearson, Davies and Deano hardly put a foot wrong. Crooks in midfield was strong and creative. Sean Mac didn't have a great game for me but he did what we know he can do by scoring the important goal. It was the first thing that he had done right up to that point! Seamus played his part effectively and efficiently, keeping a cool head when under pressure. Seamus is the one player for me this season who has the ability to put his foot on the ball, look around and then simply play the right pass! Pierro was a constant threat and Billy eventually got the better of their centre half, who I think had four arms!!!! Josh did well too but seemed to be almost trying too hard!
A very hard earned three points tonight and we showed the strength of character not only to overcome a rugged Mansfield side but also to cope with the terrible refeering by Mr England!
SACK THE REFEREE!
ON STANLEY ON
His performance tonight was one of the most inept refereeing displays that I have ever witnessed!
I think that he made NO bookings in the first half when there should have been at least two Mandsfield players carded. Their lads constantly wrapped their arms round our forwards at set pieces, pushed and nudged our players in the back and manipulated the referee and his assistants by moving the ball up the touchline at throw ins and also at free kicks! Had the ref booked a couple earlier in the game then he would have had a much better chance of maintaing control. He then booked TEN in the second half and lost the game completely! For all their possesion Mansfield did not create too much of a problem for our defence. Mooney looked strong, for me Buxton deserved his 'MOM' award. Pearson, Davies and Deano hardly put a foot wrong. Crooks in midfield was strong and creative. Sean Mac didn't have a great game for me but he did what we know he can do by scoring the important goal. It was the first thing that he had done right up to that point! Seamus played his part effectively and efficiently, keeping a cool head when under pressure. Seamus is the one player for me this season who has the ability to put his foot on the ball, look around and then simply play the right pass! Pierro was a constant threat and Billy eventually got the better of their centre half, who I think had four arms!!!! Josh did well too but seemed to be almost trying too hard!
A very hard earned three points tonight and we showed the strength of character not only to overcome a rugged Mansfield side but also to cope with the terrible refeering by Mr England!
SACK THE REFEREE!
ON STANLEY ON
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Uninspiring game but a rare August win is very welcome.
Nothing for either side after 30 mins, then Mansfield had the first shot (deflected) on target after over passing what could have been their best chance of the game. Stanley then score with "The Beast" beaten too easily at his near post from distance. Those 30 seconds were crucial.
I was frustrated at the ball in the corner stuff when there could have been four minutes left (ref blew one min early considering the stoppage just after the 6 went up by my watch) and I feared another Luton after the aimless half way line passing in the 88th minute that game. A win's a win though.
Nothing for either side after 30 mins, then Mansfield had the first shot (deflected) on target after over passing what could have been their best chance of the game. Stanley then score with "The Beast" beaten too easily at his near post from distance. Those 30 seconds were crucial.
I was frustrated at the ball in the corner stuff when there could have been four minutes left (ref blew one min early considering the stoppage just after the 6 went up by my watch) and I feared another Luton after the aimless half way line passing in the 88th minute that game. A win's a win though.
For me Seamus is a much more complete player than Luke Joyce! I think our team can be built around this lad. He is first class!
Can only hope the holiday season was the main reason, Davo, otherwise it's worrying.
Didn't see the game but glad to get 3 points.
Think the criticism of the ref is unfair...he obviously left his pencil behind in the dressing room for the first half.
Didn't see the game but glad to get 3 points.
Think the criticism of the ref is unfair...he obviously left his pencil behind in the dressing room for the first half.
He left his gob as well, never even spoke to anyone in first half,let alone booked.completely inept.
spot on choirboy. if he had been more proactive the 1st half the second would have been easier for him. we stood up well to their tactics and hopefully no injuries for Saturday. some Stanley players in the past would have gone missing in a game like this but ive a feeling this squad is made of sturner stuff. only downside was the first 30 mins. and the crowd numbers. THE TEAM DESERVE BETTERI have to agree with earlier comments about the referee Adam England!
His performance tonight was one of the most inept refereeing displays that I have ever witnessed!
For all their possesion Mansfield did not create too much of a problem for our defence. Mooney looked strong, for me Buxton deserved his 'MOM' award. Pearson, Davies and Deano hardly put a foot wrong. Crooks in midfield was strong and creative. Sean Mac didn't have a great game for me but he did what we know he can do by scoring the important goal. It was the first thing that he had done right up to that point! Seamus played his part effectively and efficiently, keeping a cool head when under pressure. Seamus is the one player for me this season who has the ability to put his foot on the ball, look around and then simply play the right pass! Pierro was a constant threat and Billy eventually got the better of their centre half, who I think had four arms!!!! Josh did well too but seemed to be almost trying too hard!
A very hard earned three points tonight and we showed the strength of character not only to overcome a rugged Mansfield side but also to cope with the terrible refeering by Mr England!
SACK THE REFEREE!
ON STANLEY ON
Exile, you didn't see the match....Believe me...
THE REF WAS ABSOLUTELY USELESS.
As for the low gate....well there could be a number of reasons which have been discussed on various posts in recent seasons....
Current high walk on price...?
Rovers at home.....?
3 Home matches and Morecambe away in only 11 days...?
General apathy of Accrington folk....?
My view is that if more football loving Accringtonians supported our own town team and not other towns and cities teams then we would have a much better attendance in the region of 2K to 3K fans!
My message then to all these fans who support other teams is .....
GET DOWN TO THE WHAM STADIUM AND SUPPORT YOUR OWN TOWN TEAM........
ACCRINGTON STANLEY....
The football currently being played here is of a very high standard and is very entertaining and is being played on a superb playing surface.
YOUR LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB NEEDS YOU....
ACCRINGTON STANLEY.
ON STANLEY ON
Preaching to the converted on here Choirboy, Why not give plenty of tickets to junior football clubs, I don't mean 10/15 tickets, but they obviously have a love for the game so why not get them up with a paying parent!
We can't just expect people to turn up and pay £20
We can't just expect people to turn up and pay £20
All done by the community trust on a regular basis. Club even gave away season tickets to all primary school children last season but it didn't work.
And before you ask I don't the answer apart from winning every game