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Post by agl on Oct 7, 2017 22:36:12 GMT
Lynch m-o-m yes but Ryan Astles again a giant. Nobody has mentioned that McNulty looked very slim today .... he'll still be playing when he's 40 ... his reading of the game is so good. Sad that Hannah looked like he's morphed into Kane Richards today. Nobody has mentioned it because he still looks like a fat Sunday league player. |
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Oct 7, 2017 22:49:49 GMT
As for Hannah, I wish I had your confidence . I have already seen enough of him. Lets give White or Bell a go.
His inability to hold the ball up constantly puts us under pressure.
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Post by sqzl on Oct 8, 2017 0:12:43 GMT
Tactically superb yeah, he's nullified their full back all game who is arguably their best player, lynch MOTM by miles and superb effort today. Point gained, won't be easy to beat under Bignot now he's had some time with them. Don't understand any criticism of LRT, Hannah or tactics. They've worked their arses off for the cause and Hannah has been a frustrated figure. What game was you at Hannah never had a kick, Hannah was a frustrated figure? Missing the part where I said he had a lot of the ball. Doesn't mean he didn't work hard mate. |
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Post by sqzl on Oct 8, 2017 0:17:18 GMT
Dawson is a good player centrally, and it showed, always looking to get on the ball. I always see him as a bit of a...great on week, average the next, kind of player. But if he can find consistent game game time centrally he will be an asset. I think James playing wide was tactical to stop their full back having it all his own way. Didn't quite work for us on the left against another good full back and LRT did what he could against a very good player. Bignots interview clearly called for a reaction and they gave us one. Support like that we will always have a chance, shame it's never the same at home being honest, despite the lads best efforts behind the goal! Interesting how 5 hrs ago you were saying sometimes being up for it is not enough when we have Dawson in the team( along with others I know) and now you singing his praises for what it's worth I think Dawson is a very good player, just because he plays the odd misplaced pass people get on his back, he is always available always tries to play the ball not hoof it, always looks to play forward and create things, and does his fair share of the hard work too. without a doubt for me the most talented and cleverest footballer in our team. I said he's always strook me as a player that's good one week and average the next, hardly shouting his name from the rooftops am I? My point was he can make a decent player when played centrally, right midfield he's not good enough, which isn't a detriment to him as its not his preferred position. Centrally yes, he is a decent player. Earlier today I did state effort isn't always enough when we have players like him and Davies, perhaps a touch more in Davies' case. I still stand by that though, if Dawson has played in James place today he wouldn't have been half as effective. |
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Post by trev on Oct 8, 2017 0:38:24 GMT
The positives of today were that on the whole we were organised and kept our shape under pressure, and to some extent nullified their attacks for periods . Bignot has clearly gone back to basics with a simple formation and trying to develop some semblance of understanding between defence and midfield. Although some of the passing and movement is woeful at times, the players do actually look like they have met before ! But , other than the result , good battling from some, a superb goalkeeping performance (except his kicking) and the great backing from the fans today, the stark reality of the improvement needed is clear to see. The negatives are significant. Four central midfield player s offer no width, other than LRT and perhaps Aki, there is also no pace whatsoever with us often looking static with few, if any, forward options. So perhaps it wasn’t unsurprisingly we barely had a shot at goal all game. We don’t have any platform right now (and last season) from which to apply any concerted pressure . In terms of performances, Halls is a nightmare right now. Whilst Hannah didn’t get much service, when needed he failed to hold the ball up and lost possession far too easily, and was simply not good enough today. James was anonymous out wide as he was against Woking, although he is playing much more defensively and not able to create anything. So in the circumstances a very good point which I’d have taken before the game. You do have to wonder how on earth, and despite all rational logic, the previous incumbent was allowed to stay on and create this mess. Bignot will know after Tuesday he has a huge task on his hands, but hopefully he feels that there is now something to build on, although given the lack of quality , width and pace he is going to need at least a couple additions and get rid of the poorest pretty quickly.
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Post by hackett on Oct 8, 2017 2:00:05 GMT
Said on here more than once that Lynch should be starting.
On loan goalkeepers getting experience is no good to us building a decent squad.
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Post by billyw on Oct 8, 2017 7:01:53 GMT
Thought McCombe had his best match in a Chester shirt today. I've enjoyed reading the Tranmere fans' bitter comments this evening. In all honesty, it is difficult to argue against the things they are saying. |
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Post by seal73 on Oct 8, 2017 7:12:39 GMT
The plaudits for today rightly go to Lynch and Astles but I thought Tom Shaw had another very good game today, his energy brings so much to the team.
Staggering and ridiculous McCarthy didn't play him.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2017 7:16:56 GMT
Shaw, Dawson and Turnbull all had very good games. As did Akintunde. Hannah ran his nads off but too lightweight to play lone striker. James not involved but very disciplined keeping shape which stopped their right back going forward. Only disappointment for me was Halls. He is like a rabbit in the headlights.
And bravo to whoever wrote the Alabi song, hahaha.
"Up and down the line, Up and down the line, James James Alabi, James James Alabi...."
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Post by norwegianblue on Oct 8, 2017 7:52:38 GMT
Shaw, Dawson and Turnbull all had very good games. As did Akintunde. Hannah ran his nads off but too lightweight to play lone striker. James not involved but very disciplined keeping shape which stopped their right back going forward. Only disappointment for me was Halls. He is like a rabbit in the headlights. And bravo to whoever wrote the Alabi song, hahaha. "Up and down the line, Up and down the line, James James Alabi, James James Alabi...." I think James was a bit restricted in his game yesterday especially 2nd half. He was pushing forward on a couple of occasions in the first 1/2 hour and when possession was lost it left Halls exposed. Not good when he's slow and possibly low on confidence. Yes, we had a bit of luck for a change and with the gritty performance we got a point. I can't help but think we'd have been beaten 5/6-0 under McCarthy. |
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Post by adrianh on Oct 8, 2017 9:21:04 GMT
Shaw, Dawson and Turnbull all had very good games. As did Akintunde. Hannah ran his nads off but too lightweight to play lone striker. James not involved but very disciplined keeping shape which stopped their right back going forward. Only disappointment for me was Halls. He is like a rabbit in the headlights. And bravo to whoever wrote the Alabi song, hahaha. "Up and down the line, Up and down the line, James James Alabi, James James Alabi...." It was used a couple of times for Richard Brodie to good effect . First time Sothoort away a couple of seasons ago. Really wound him up and probably helped towards ha red card. Though it could easily have gone the other way if he'd had a sniff at goal. |
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Post by dmcnally on Oct 8, 2017 9:59:07 GMT
I think that this was a very good point. Lynch man of the match by a mile. Never put a foot wrong and made a series of top saves. We set up not to lose this afternoon, and certainly look like a team who will be tough to get broken down. Tranmere had their moments, but never set the world alight. I can’t see them getting promoted this season at all and look a team low in confidence. For us, any point taken away at our rivals is a gain, and was much deserved today. I don’t think we were too strong in attack, however our defence and midfield did excellently well in intercepting and breaking up play. We will improve under Mr Bignot. Although we may not score for fun all the time I certainly think our defence will look stronger. Our supporters were excellent as well and turned up in big numbers. We never stopped singing. Let’s hope we can take another strong following to Kiddy next week and progress to the first round of the FA Cup. Huge week for us. Can’t wait!! We set up not to lose... don’t sat that Rio 🙃 that was McCarthy’s major downfall! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2017 10:02:21 GMT
Again impressed by MB's post match interview - he certainly seems to know exactly where he wants to go.
That said, I'm sure I misheard him when he said that the team was still "revolving" - if so, the mind boggles 😀
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Post by imadeva on Oct 8, 2017 10:05:32 GMT
What game was you at Hannah never had a kick, Hannah was a frustrated figure? Missing the part where I said he had a lot of the ball. Doesn't mean he didn't work hard mate. And where have I said that you said Hannah had a lot of the ball.I was talking about you couldn’t understand criticism of him,if he’s not doing his job properly then he’s in for criticism.Im sure if it was Davies,Dawson,Joyce or chapel you would be first to create a post about it. |
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Post by whopper1 on Oct 8, 2017 12:14:24 GMT
Decent point, lynch man of match, we've got absolutely nothing up front, a decent striker and we would of won that,hannah, halls and akintunde a complete waste of time, tough game at kiddy to come.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2017 12:21:08 GMT
Decent point, lynch man of match, we've got absolutely nothing up front, a decent striker and we would of won that,hannah, halls and akintunde a complete waste of time, tough game at kiddy to come. Akitunde waste of time? You need to take off your shit tinted glasses pal |
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Post by whopper1 on Oct 8, 2017 12:48:50 GMT
Decent point, lynch man of match, we've got absolutely nothing up front, a decent striker and we would of won that,hannah, halls and akintunde a complete waste of time, tough game at kiddy to come. Akitunde waste of time? You need to take off your shit tinted glasses pal 6/10 for the three of them in nlp says it all |
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Post by whopper1 on Oct 8, 2017 12:59:18 GMT
Akitunde waste of time? You need to take off your shit tinted glasses pal 6/10 for the three of them in nlp says it all his goals ratio is one in every 7 games, which is pretty poor for a striker, but that's just my opinion. |
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Post by steveo1 on Oct 8, 2017 13:18:33 GMT
Can’t wait for this one! Best away day by a mile, and probably the best chance we have had in years of beating Tranmere away. We should take a healthy following again, but performance-wise big improvements need to be made from last night. Hopefully we can put Trampmere under pressure early on then score another goal later on. Come On City! Score: Tranmere Rovers 0-2 Chester FC (Hannah, Astles) Attendance: 7,988 (1,257 Chester) COYB! No fucking chance. We won't keep a clean sheet. And you think we'll suddenly find form away to that lot who have now won two on the bounce - looking for a hat trick of wins against us on Saturday. Riot, I know you're young but come on kid, not a hope in hell of us getting a win at PP I think you owe Riot an apology. Clean sheet gained, ok no win but a very good point on the road. |
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Post by jb on Oct 8, 2017 13:45:10 GMT
Akintunde now getting slated unbelievable! He'll play League One in two years time. Fair play some fans have no idea how to judge a player.
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Post by bonecrusher on Oct 8, 2017 13:51:40 GMT
No fucking chance. We won't keep a clean sheet. And you think we'll suddenly find form away to that lot who have now won two on the bounce - looking for a hat trick of wins against us on Saturday. Riot, I know you're young but come on kid, not a hope in hell of us getting a win at PP I think we all know that Rio only ever predicts a Chester win. Let him get on with it. |
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Post by Hannibal on Oct 8, 2017 13:59:11 GMT
Could easily have lost three or four but thought overall we played OK. Lynch superb, along with Astles and McCombe and Dawson spread the play nicely. The limitations have been pointed out - sorry, just don't think Hannah offers enough. Lost count of the times he gave the ball away and put us under pressure. I think White and Akintunde may be the way forward. Davies could have brought a deck chair today. I don't like Kingsley on the right - no pace, doesn't get forwards enough. He's wasted there. Halls is either very short of confidence or just not very good. LRT was better but too careless with the ball. Can't argue with a point at Tranmere but the more the game went on I felt we could have nicked it if we'd been a bit more adventurous. Would have been good to see Chappell given a run at their defence for the last ten. Too easy for McNulty yet again. I wondered why Solihull let him go ....... I would have thought that was obvious now! |
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Post by Wortleyblue on Oct 8, 2017 13:59:44 GMT
I think we all know that Rio only ever predicts a Chester win. Let him get on with it. I have a feeling he will be getting more right than wrong soon in that case  |
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Post by Hannibal on Oct 8, 2017 14:27:53 GMT
Shaw, Dawson and Turnbull all had very good games. As did Akintunde. Hannah ran his nads off but too lightweight to play lone striker. James not involved but very disciplined keeping shape which stopped their right back going forward. Only disappointment for me was Halls. He is like a rabbit in the headlights. And bravo to whoever wrote the Alabi song, hahaha. "Up and down the line, Up and down the line, James James Alabi, James James Alabi...." To be fair Mark the song was written for Richard Brodie. |
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Post by Hannibal on Oct 8, 2017 14:34:12 GMT
6/10 for the three of them in nlp says it all his goals ratio is one in every 7 games, which is pretty poor for a striker, but that's just my opinion. I don't get this Akintunde love-in either. Doesn't score enough and very little end product when he runs the channels. More likely to put it behind than create a goal. How many assists has he got? |
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Post by Sealand Road Veteran on Oct 8, 2017 15:50:12 GMT
Got to be honest, some of the posts on here slating players baffles me.
These people are obviously far better players than the ones we have, and would also make unbelievable managers, they seem to be able to point out exactly what all the players are doing wrong and what they should be doing.
What the bloody hell were the club thinking bringing MB in, all they had to do was get a couple of the posters off here to do the job as they know it all, and know exactly the players we need and what they should be doing.
Surely it's a no brainer we would win every week and be top of the league if they ran the team 😉😉
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Post by Jack on Oct 8, 2017 18:33:05 GMT
If you cannot see Akintunde's potential, then I don't know what you're watching.
Strong, fast and direct. As I said in another post, you cannot judge our attackers yesterday because the intention wasn't to attack. If we had a big lump like Hobson, he'd have been our chosen centre forward yesterday without a shadow of a doubt. We don't have that player, so Hannah had to perform a thankless task and admittedly he didn't do it very well.
Akintunde will progress under Marcus Bignot.
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Post by Hannibal on Oct 8, 2017 19:19:15 GMT
If you cannot see Akintunde's potential, then I don't know what you're watching. Strong, fast and direct. As I said in another post, you cannot judge our attackers yesterday because the intention wasn't to attack. If we had a big lump like Hobson, he'd have been our chosen centre forward yesterday without a shadow of a doubt. We don't have that player, so Hannah had to perform a thankless task and admittedly he didn't do it very well. Akintunde will progress under Marcus Bignot. I'll be the first to come on here and hold my hands up if he starts scoring and assisting ..... and I hope I do, but am not convinced (yet). |
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Post by Lobster on Oct 8, 2017 20:35:13 GMT
I think that this was a very good point. Lynch man of the match by a mile. Never put a foot wrong and made a series of top saves. We set up not to lose this afternoon, and certainly look like a team who will be tough to get broken down. Tranmere had their moments, but never set the world alight. I can’t see them getting promoted this season at all and look a team low in confidence. For us, any point taken away at our rivals is a gain, and was much deserved today. I don’t think we were too strong in attack, however our defence and midfield did excellently well in intercepting and breaking up play. We will improve under Mr Bignot. Although we may not score for fun all the time I certainly think our defence will look stronger. Our supporters were excellent as well and turned up in big numbers. We never stopped singing. Let’s hope we can take another strong following to Kiddy next week and progress to the first round of the FA Cup. Huge week for us. Can’t wait!! We set up not to lose... don’t sat that Rio 🙃 that was McCarthy’s major downfall! Setting up not to lose away at Tranmere is fine. Setting up not to lose at home to AFC Fylde was McCarthy's problem. |
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Post by sqzl on Oct 8, 2017 22:02:05 GMT
Hannah was a frustrated figure? Missing the part where I said he had a lot of the ball. Doesn't mean he didn't work hard mate. And where have I said that you said Hannah had a lot of the ball.I was talking about you couldn’t understand criticism of him,if he’s not doing his job properly then he’s in for criticism.Im sure if it was Davies,Dawson,Joyce or chapel you would be first to create a post about it. Really? You talk like I'm constantly slating players. I'd challenge you to find 5 negative posts slagging off players. I've criticised Chappell, Davies, Joyce and Dawson at times and rightly bloody so. Three of those players shouldn't be in this league. Only one to prove me wrong lately has been Dawson and that's since playing centrally he has improved a lot but still has a lot to prove. |
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