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Post by Arrogant Blue on Feb 25, 2017 21:24:46 GMT
Great to see Mahon back. I hope the club give him a new deal as he is the best wide player in this league on his day.
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Post by sqzl on Feb 25, 2017 21:33:24 GMT
Great result, needed a win and got it. Most of the JM contract critics are hiding back under their rocks this evening, perhaps even disappointed with the 3 points!
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 25, 2017 21:37:56 GMT
Great result, needed a win and got it. Most of the JM contract critics are hiding back under their rocks this evening, perhaps even disappointed with the 3 points! That's probably why this thread is only 4 pages long then. |
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Post by agl on Feb 25, 2017 21:42:54 GMT
That was a hard fought game, with good performances from Hughes, Astle's, Alabi, Hunt and Horwood. Also, good to see Macca revert back to a 4-4-2, with Alabi and Richards. I know Richards is not everyone's cup of tea, but if we are going to go 4-4-2 we haven't actually, got a lot of attacking options. They both need to play against Tranmere, because their pace worried McNaulty at Prenton Park Agree with this. Richards' confidence is shot to pieces but we look a lot more balanced with him in a 442 alongside Alabi. No coincidence that we have a clean sheet today with players in their natural positions. Horwood on the left of midfield, Hughes centre half, Lloyd centre mid. Vassell in for George and thats my team to play Tranmere (or Mahon for Horwood if we want to give it a go). How about a bid for Cole Stockton at the end of the season if he can't get a game at Tranmere? |
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Post by steveo1 on Feb 25, 2017 21:51:05 GMT
Great result, needed a win and got it. Most of the JM contract critics are hiding back under their rocks this evening, perhaps even disappointed with the 3 points! I love a moan after a defeat but I genuinely think some people go hoping for a defeat, I heard a couple of guys after the game saying 'that was garbage' then when the final whistle goes fans just walk off out the ground without clapping the players, really grates me that. I don't particularly care if we win 1-0 every week I would take that, after recent results we just needed any result. Positivies today was the following Sam Hughes outstanding Craig Mahon cameo Johnny Hunt solid James Alabi another good shift Ryan Lloyd busy The return of 4-4-2 The return of the assistant Wade Joyce best game I have seen Negatives Tom Shaw wide right, wasn't enjoying, not interested Luke George poor and injured again Astles looked knackered Kane frustrating to watch 1000 southport fans in a 1500 gate is tosh |
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Post by Ewloe blue on Feb 25, 2017 22:13:22 GMT
To be fair the conditions were poor for both teams today with a boggy pitch and a swirling wind.Thought we did well first half to keep Southport at bay with the wind in our faces and with their tails up.Got to half time 0-0 and happy we could take advantage of the wind second half.Started second half poorly and had to fight to keep ourselves in the game,goal was just a hoof from Lynch really and Horwood did really well to lob the keeper.4-4-2 and Hughes centre defence,a clean sheet says it all after conceding so many goals in recent weeks,same again for Trashmere please
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Post by matchday1965 on Feb 25, 2017 22:15:15 GMT
i thought there were a lot more chester fans then they said today
sam was head and shoulders above anyone on the pitch he really enjoyed his role today thats the hughesy we know
made up mahon is back now gives us more options
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 25, 2017 22:59:30 GMT
Southport V Chester FC MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
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Post by Maravilla on Feb 25, 2017 23:14:17 GMT
These sort of results are always underestimated. It wasn't an entertaining display, but when you're in poor form grinding out a win like that is massive, and both the players and manager deserve huge credit.
Agree with the sentiments about Kane Richards, but if we want to play 4-4-2 then we don't have any other options at the moment, unless McCarthy plays someone out of position, and I think we have seen over the last few weeks we are far more effective when we play players in their favoured positions.
Richards doesn't strike me as the sort who would respond well to a bollocking or an arm around the shoulder, seems a difficult character to manage. I fail to see how he doesn't realise how good he has got it. I can't see him having many offers to play regularly at this level if we don't renew his contract, so it's frustrating to see him stroll around the pitch and throw his arms around whenever a team mate doesn't give him the perfect pass.
Hunt was excellent today, an underrated player for us and certainly adds some leadership and direction in the back four.
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Post by bluboy79 on Feb 25, 2017 23:29:34 GMT
I think 500 away fans is a decent following considering the weather and current form, most teams in our league would give anything for support like that !
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Post by dmcnally on Feb 26, 2017 0:32:53 GMT
Finally back to our favoured/best back four and we get a clean sheet. No surprise, every player in that back four are top players for this league.
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Post by Hannibal on Feb 26, 2017 8:14:17 GMT
Hughes m-o-m by a distance. If we'd kept Sam at CH we'd be pushing for play-offs now. Let's not forget Hughes was actually injured for a month and when he came back vassel was injured and Hunt suspended, he was played at right back through necessity more than by choice Remember, he's now played 10 games at CH in which we've conceded 1 goal. He was moved to LB to accommodate Hudson at CH for the Lincoln City game (lost 5-2). I firmly believe that had he continued at CH he would have contained Matt Rhead (who absolutely loves the freedom he gets against us). We concede an average of 2 and a half goals a game when Hudson plays . I've nothing against Hudson merely stating the facts. Sam did miss a handful of games injured, but returned at RB. If he continues at CH I believe we're capable of a top half finish. Hudson plays CH and we finish 16th- 18th. I feel we're safe now so I think it's time that Waters got some game time. I don't think I've ever seen him play. |
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Post by tarvinblue on Feb 26, 2017 9:43:20 GMT
These sort of results are always underestimated. It wasn't an entertaining display, but when you're in poor form grinding out a win like that is massive, and both the players and manager deserve huge credit. Agree with the sentiments about Kane Richards, but if we want to play 4-4-2 then we don't have any other options at the moment, unless McCarthy plays someone out of position, and I think we have seen over the last few weeks we are far more effective when we play players in their favoured positions. Richards doesn't strike me as the sort who would respond well to a bollocking or an arm around the shoulder, seems a difficult character to manage. I fail to see how he doesn't realise how good he has got it. I can't see him having many offers to play regularly at this level if we don't renew his contract, so it's frustrating to see him stroll around the pitch and throw his arms around whenever a team mate doesn't give him the perfect pass. Hunt was excellent today, an underrated player for us and certainly adds some leadership and direction in the back four. Richards has been here 3 years now - can anyone honestly say he has improved during that time? Same player he was when he first came through the door and that says it all when you see how much some of the others have come on. Couldn't get in Gainsborough's team when out on loan last season. Unfortunately I expect he will be offered a new contract, just like the rest of the squad. It will be down to him then to decide whether he stays or not. |
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Post by Derry Blue on Feb 26, 2017 9:49:12 GMT
Great result, needed a win and got it. Most of the JM contract critics are hiding back under their rocks this evening, perhaps even disappointed with the 3 points! That's probably why this thread is only 4 pages long then. Now,now. Behave. |
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Post by devavictrix on Feb 26, 2017 9:59:06 GMT
Good to get an ugly win to stop our poor run of form. I wouldn't say anybody stood out performance wise. Everyone put a shift in. I like Richards but I think the lack of competition is negatively effecting his performances but McCarthys hands are tied in the respect. Might be worth trying Chapell as a partner for Alabi. For me Chapell has always looked better when played through the middle.
Surprised nobodies mentioned Shaws "tackle" on Higgins. Got to be one of most unorthodox tackles/fouls I've seen! Hopefully he was just winded and he's back for Friday.
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Post by MPW on Feb 26, 2017 10:27:08 GMT
Sam in NLP team of the day Attachments:
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Post by Bluesontop on Feb 26, 2017 10:53:04 GMT
Got to say as a place Southport is a big piss pit of depression. |
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Post by Arrogant Blue on Feb 26, 2017 10:57:05 GMT
Southport forum describes us a dire team. Nothing positive on there at all.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 11:18:14 GMT
A welcome 3 points
Very little quality from both sides due to weather and a terrible pitch - basically two teams slugging it out - a draw might have been a fairer result
Having said that, our shape was so much better and you could see the players were happier with 442
Sam Hughes showed his class again in his preffered position, MoM by a mile
Creativity was lacking, the cameo from Mahon, however, showed how much we've missed what he brings to the side
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Post by devavictrix on Feb 26, 2017 12:27:13 GMT
Southport forum describes us a dire team. Nothing positive on there at all. To be fair we've been poor in all 3 games against them this season. We only outclassed them in the first half at home. |
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Post by whopper1 on Feb 26, 2017 14:48:18 GMT
Thought Higgins had a decent game for them, decent long throws and good crosser of the ball,thought richards and Joyce were poor, highlight of the day was seeing the Harry mcnally lookalike and his son peddling through Southport on there mountain bikes going to the game
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Post by Lobster on Feb 26, 2017 17:53:27 GMT
Southport forum describes us a dire team. Nothing positive on there at all. To be fair we've been poor in all 3 games against them this season. We only outclassed them in the first half at home. Even so, they've only taken one point from six against us. They should be more worried about their own team than ours. One thing I'm pretty sure of is that their tactic of going through two or three managers every season is not helping them. |
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Post by sqzl on Feb 26, 2017 18:11:15 GMT
Thought Higgins had a decent game for them, decent long throws and good crosser of the ball,thought richards and Joyce were poor, highlight of the day was seeing the Harry mcnally lookalike and his son peddling through Southport on there mountain bikes going to the game Good game or not, he returned to full form for our goal when he pushed too high and the long kick from Lynch had us in on goal! |
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Post by ivorbigblue1 on Feb 26, 2017 18:33:16 GMT
It was a good, dirty but important win. The wind spoiled the first with Southport taking the advantage from 6 or 7 corners, which were typically scrambled clear. I thought the back four of did ok under with pressure with Sam Hughes being the stand out player. That said Luke George playing out of position at right back kept the movement of Meikle to minimum, he was the stand out player for SFC IMO.
Second half we got a bit of traction and the wind died down for both teams. Horwood took his chance well, a special mention to Joyce who played well, also it was nice to have Hunt back in the team.
Well done to Macca for the correct tactics and the players for grinding out 3 points
Friday will be a whole lot tougher.
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Post by CFCBOY on Feb 26, 2017 18:33:44 GMT
Don't understand the talk about Richards. Are we forgetting he hadnt played in the last 4 games. Which we lost. Comes on against maidstone and we "could"have got a result. Plays yesterday and we get a win. To me it seems alot of people on these forum jump on the band waggon and kill our own players. I think some people should look at the stats of players in this team before jumping to say they are not good enough. All in all yesterday was a very much needed result which didnt lack effort or desire from any player. Hopefully we can finish the season strongly.
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Post by Blue boy on Feb 26, 2017 18:51:44 GMT
Don't understand the talk about Richards. Are we forgetting he hadnt played in the last 4 games. Which we lost. Comes on against maidstone and we "could"have got a result. Plays yesterday and we get a win. To me it seems alot of people on these forum jump on the band waggon and kill our own players. I think some people should look at the stats of players in this team before jumping to say they are not good enough. All in all yesterday was a very much needed result which didnt lack effort or desire from any player. Hopefully we can finish the season strongly. Richards wasn't the main reason behind that, purely coincidence. He is petulant and lazy and could do with taking a look at his pal James to see how to lead a line and work hard for your team. Needs to go, to lightweight for this level. |
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Post by Pauline M on Feb 26, 2017 18:57:51 GMT
Don't understand the talk about Richards. Are we forgetting he hadnt played in the last 4 games. Which we lost. Comes on against maidstone and we "could"have got a result. Plays yesterday and we get a win. To me it seems alot of people on these forum jump on the band waggon and kill our own players. I think some people should look at the stats of players in this team before jumping to say they are not good enough. All in all yesterday was a very much needed result which didnt lack effort or desire from any player. Hopefully we can finish the season strongly. Totally agree. Press reports always say he worries defences when he's on the field and draws defences away friom Alabi. He isn't perfect and opposition teams do their homework on him re winding him up but I think too there is still a lot of potential in him. We need to nurture not destroy. |
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Post by btb on Feb 26, 2017 19:01:18 GMT
Thought Higgins had a decent game for them, decent long throws and good crosser of the ball,thought richards and Joyce were poor, highlight of the day was seeing the Harry mcnally lookalike and his son peddling through Southport on there mountain bikes going to the game Thats why they are Chester legends! |
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Post by Derry Blue on Feb 26, 2017 19:35:18 GMT
Don't understand the talk about Richards. Are we forgetting he hadnt played in the last 4 games. Which we lost. Comes on against maidstone and we "could"have got a result. Plays yesterday and we get a win. To me it seems alot of people on these forum jump on the band waggon and kill our own players. I think some people should look at the stats of players in this team before jumping to say they are not good enough. All in all yesterday was a very much needed result which didnt lack effort or desire from any player. Hopefully we can finish the season strongly. Totally agree. Press reports always say he worries defences when he's on the field and draws defences away friom Alabi. He isn't perfect and opposition teams do their homework on him re winding him up but I think too there is still a lot of potential in him. We need to nurture not destroy. I think the defence he worries most is ours. Because he doesn't work hard enough they've got to be even better. |
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Post by Arrogant Blue on Feb 26, 2017 20:23:49 GMT
Thought Higgins had a decent game for them, decent long throws and good crosser of the ball,thought richards and Joyce were poor, highlight of the day was seeing the Harry mcnally lookalike and his son peddling through Southport on there mountain bikes going to the game Thats why they are Chester legends! More stuff of legends from them. I saw them a few years ago at an away game like Bury on their bikes. They make Chris Froome look lazy! |
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