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Farsley
Aug 20, 2023 16:40:15 GMT
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Post by woodsider on Aug 20, 2023 16:40:15 GMT
Frustrating is all I have to say really, might well play worse and get 3pts but that was one that got away. Not an easy day with the blustery wind, but too many times we just don't seem to hold the ball well enough, and there is just not enough quality to deliver the final ball. Looking ahead, I thought Andre who came on maybe has something to offer when fitter, but jury is out on George Sykes for me. Don't expect farsley to finish much out bottom 4 if at all if I'm honest. Well organised and workmanlike but didn't offer great amount in final 3rd either.
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Farsley
Aug 20, 2023 17:18:38 GMT
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Post by woodside78 on Aug 20, 2023 17:18:38 GMT
Not unlike the start of last season really, and Tuesday night. Better team but just never really looked like a threat, and the lack of goals is already starting to look like a massive problem. The hope obviously is that Andre is the answer but wasn't much yesterday to be enthused about.
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Post by bstortford on Aug 20, 2023 17:36:05 GMT
Think we still lack that killer instinct to be competitive , but flashes of good play all game and first 5minutes we looked very dangerous. Lots to build on if we're being positive!
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Farsley
Aug 20, 2023 18:30:34 GMT
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Post by bluebird on Aug 20, 2023 18:30:34 GMT
Did anyone see/hear the attendance? Would be interesting to know if there was a drop off from Chester game because of the new parking rules.
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Farsley
Aug 20, 2023 18:32:45 GMT
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Post by woodside78 on Aug 20, 2023 18:32:45 GMT
533
Given the smaller number of away fans (who, incidentally, were a good bunch) no drop off really
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Post by mwillo91 on Aug 21, 2023 7:58:00 GMT
Goals are so important at this level, and it is a huge concern of mine. I don't get George Sykes at the moment. He is obviously tall and therefore you'd expect him to win his fair share of headers, hold the ball up etc. He isn't doing any of that at the moment. Hold up play is going to be so important to bring in the wingers and Walker or Peters in the 10, but his touch is miles off and nothing is sticking up there. I felt like we could have played all day and not scored, one danger moment with Andre on the right was about it. It's a shame we lost the game due to a mistake, because as others have said Farsley were absolutely nothing. Back down to earth after a good start, I'd like to see another forward in the door.
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Post by bluesinsider on Aug 21, 2023 9:43:16 GMT
I think everyone, including Smith, knows we need a quality centre forward. Merrifield was our most significant departure and we miss him massively. But as Smith has said, everyone is looking for a centre forward and the travelling in the Conference North means we are not the most attractive proposition.
Our budget will be an issue so some of the squad may need to depart to finance a move. A loan from a club higher up the pyramid may be our best option.
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Farsley
Aug 21, 2023 13:44:05 GMT
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Post by woodsider on Aug 21, 2023 13:44:05 GMT
Thought the midfield wasn't great either, not sure Rob Howard apart from the water carrying role offers a great deal. Get churchy back!
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Post by gaylesnail on Aug 21, 2023 14:19:30 GMT
Speaking of 'water' thought Chris Regis looked way out of his depth, not sure where he fits into the equation but doesn't look good enough either!
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Post by bluesinsider on Aug 21, 2023 20:39:52 GMT
Thought the midfield wasn't great either, not sure Rob Howard apart from the water carrying role offers a great deal. Get churchy back! What from Cyprus? (Which is where Anthony now lives and works). Somehow I don’t think that is very likely.
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Farsley
Aug 22, 2023 7:34:10 GMT
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Post by woodsider on Aug 22, 2023 7:34:10 GMT
Well nothing like being kept in loop by club is there...
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Farsley
Aug 22, 2023 11:50:47 GMT
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Post by mrpunch on Aug 22, 2023 11:50:47 GMT
A number of players have been mentioned here.
I have not got a problem with George Sykes if he's keeping a centre back busy enough to know he's been in a game.
Ollie Peters seems to be playing a bit deeper than last season and as such appears to be missing in action.
Chris Regis looked a class player against the Arsenal U21S and I wonder if he needs a certain class of player to play against to look good.
As for Churchy, there's a bloody great big airport "next door". If the Chester fans can fly down via Dublin...
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Farsley
Aug 22, 2023 19:31:41 GMT
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Post by woodside78 on Aug 22, 2023 19:31:41 GMT
Don't have a major issue with the midfield , at least in performance terms. We've bossed the ball in the past two games so it's not like we're being overrun in there.
Don't think I'll ever be critical of the effort sykes puts in... he's working really hard, he's just not a goal threat at all.
All of that said, I'd like to see Ollie move to 10 and a striker with some pace, any pace, to run in behind. Not much point in him being there when you have a target man up front.
Will have to see what happens but I'd be surprised if we aren't looking for a different type of forward
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