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Post by dmcnally on Apr 21, 2018 22:10:04 GMT
Thought Maidstone were really poor to be honest. 2 mistakes from us at the back and a debatable penalty were their goals whilst ours was well worked and very deserved. If we took our chances early on it's a different story but how often do we say that...
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Post by Anders on Apr 22, 2018 0:00:14 GMT
Akintunde was put through on goal twice in the first 5 minutes and was just not up to it. His confidence is so shattered that he needs to go somewhere else to try his luck. Said it before, but he has ability. Needs somebody to get a hold of him and give him a few lessons though. Last week he finished well twice, he didn’t have much time to think, instinctively took his two chances well. He has a good touch and carries the ball forward well, but he often dilly dallies on the ball and holds on to it for too long. His decision making often isn't the best in the final third. A good coach working with him could really bring the best out of him and he could be a really decent lower league footballer. Too many of our fans live in the moment and love to get stuck in to someone who dares to have a bad game. The same people were slating the likes of Durrell and McConville who are both now lifting trophies.
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Post by spencerwhelanleftpeg on Apr 22, 2018 1:13:04 GMT
They only probably had a big following due to needing the points i'm not sure if they take a big following like that every away game their whole squad would be on 3 times the wage our 6 youth boys are on and i thought our boys stood up to them well all game and got stuck in to them They seemed a decent bunch and are reasonably well supported away st conference level. Yes they needed something from the game and it was the last away game of the season granted. They did have over 150 at Solihull on a Tuesday night. I was told that would be a minium in terms of their away support. They are an old football league club that have been in the doldrums over the years
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Post by billyw on Apr 22, 2018 6:40:17 GMT
They only probably had a big following due to needing the points i'm not sure if they take a big following like that every away game their whole squad would be on 3 times the wage our 6 youth boys are on and i thought our boys stood up to them well all game and got stuck in to them They seemed a decent bunch and are reasonably well supported away st conference level. Yes they needed something from the game and it was the last away game of the season granted. They did have over 150 at Solihull on a Tuesday night. I was told that would be a minium in terms of their away support. They are an old football league club that have been in the doldrums over the years Maidstone were a league club for a very short period, folding up in their third season. Who was the ex Chester youngster who played for them in the league?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 6:55:33 GMT
Robert painter
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Post by Hannibal on Apr 22, 2018 7:00:24 GMT
Couldnt get to the game today , but interesting to see that the youngsters did as well if not better than the so called superstars, which tells you everything you need to know. Get a new manager in and gat so steel in the team to support Callums youngsters and bin the rest. Pretty much how I see it too. Some great young prospects in the side but I couldn't care less if any of the rest went - I include Astles in that. There's some who really must not be on our books next season - the likes of Ake, White, Halls, Hannah & James. It'll be harder moving some on than others. Agreed ~~~ the third goal was poor. It probably was a foul (the referee was as poor as anything this season), but he should at least have hoofed the ball away.
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Post by Hannibal on Apr 22, 2018 7:10:35 GMT
They only probably had a big following due to needing the points i'm not sure if they take a big following like that every away game their whole squad would be on 3 times the wage our 6 youth boys are on and i thought our boys stood up to them well all game and got stuck in to them Maidstone always take a brilliant following wherever they go. Filled their allocation today, and the west stand ended up packed! Great story Maidstone. When they went bust a while ago they were finished. Eventually reformed and ground-shared playing in the Kent Senior league division 3, which is well below the equivalent of the North West Counties League. They've had a lot of promotions and through the largesse of a couple of guys (names escape) they have their own ground (very central in Maidstone), which they have gradually built and improved. They do have a very good away following and I think they will eventually return to the league. I think their investors have only invested in their infrastructure and not the playing squad.
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Post by bonecrusher on Apr 22, 2018 10:28:48 GMT
So why do we deserve it and they don't? Because they are a much better team than us. It’s not like they are anywhere near going bust is it? Ridiculous argument Rio. We're having a crap time but let's reserve some sympathy for Maidstone because they've managed to financially plan better than us and theyve got a better team. Thank God they won yesterday. Imagine how awful it would have been for them to have another set back. To be honest, I suspect this was where that ref yesterday was coming from given his performance.
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Post by Old Seal on Apr 22, 2018 10:30:21 GMT
Fair play to the team yesterday. To play the way we did with the youngsters involved for the first time gives me hope for the future. And the temperature was stifling. My car read 23'c when driving away.
When your down and out on your luck like we are so much goes against you. Our first goal disallowed. The pullback on Astles not given. They get a penalty for a minor push yet when it's the same thing against us nothing given. Very poor officials again. When have we seen any decent ones.
Nice to see a decent attendance too. Great to see a good following of away fans out to enjoy themselves as well.
Let's hope for a good following at Barrow and 3 points.
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Post by Jack on Apr 22, 2018 10:46:01 GMT
Story of the season.
We absolutely gifted them all 3 goals. First one was poor from Jones and looked a clear penalty to me. Andy Firth looked really shaky with the ball at his feet all day and completely gave them the 2nd and the 3rd was directly the result of Astles trying to nutmeg his way out of a tricky position. Embarrassing to watch him carry on at the ref afterwards when we all knew it was his fault.
Other than that, Maidstone didn't actually make a chance out of open play. They were rubbish. Considering we had so many young lads on the pitch, we did okay and just needed a bit more nous at key times. Cain Noble's goal was just about the highlight of the season, which speaks volumes about how poor it has been. He looked absolutely made up, it was a fantastic moment.
Players like Noble, Thomson, Brown etc are not players that we can just put straight into the starting 11 all at once and expect to compete with more physical sides next season. However, they have all shown they are capable of making that step. Careful introduction into the team will be vital - Crawford and Jones have shown that. On yesterday's showing, I'd hope they were all given a contract for next season and make up part of our squad. It's always brilliant to see local lads make the step, and the crowd will get behind these lads even more so for that very reason.
The future can be bright, if we make sure we get this summer right in terms of feel-good factor.
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Post by jb on Apr 22, 2018 11:21:01 GMT
Akintunde was put through on goal twice in the first 5 minutes and was just not up to it. His confidence is so shattered that he needs to go somewhere else to try his luck. Said it before, but he has ability. Needs somebody to get a hold of him and give him a few lessons though. Last week he finished well twice, he didn’t have much time to think, instinctively took his two chances well. He has a good touch and carries the ball forward well, but he often dilly dallies on the ball and holds on to it for too long. His decision making often isn't the best in the final third. A good coach working with him could really bring the best out of him and he could be a really decent lower league footballer. Too many of our fans live in the moment and love to get stuck in to someone who dares to have a bad game. The same people were slating the likes of Durrell and McConville who are both now lifting trophies. Spot on. Last week the lad scores a brace, assists Archer’s goal against Bromley but then because he misses a chance he’s the worst striker since Harry White according to some. He’s only 20 and is a very skilful footballer. Out of all the squad (apart from Calum’s kids) he’d be the only one I’d keep on for next season. He will get better and has effort and endeavour which the likes of White, Dawson et al have been lacking all season long.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Apr 22, 2018 13:27:38 GMT
Because they are a much better team than us. It’s not like they are anywhere near going bust is it? Ridiculous argument Rio. We're having a crap time but let's reserve some sympathy for Maidstone because they've managed to financially plan better than us and theyve got a better team. Thank God they won yesterday. Imagine how awful it would have been for them to have another set back. To be honest, I suspect this was where that ref yesterday was coming from given his performance. That’s exactly my point so you’ve contradicted yourself.
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Post by bonecrusher on Apr 22, 2018 14:09:04 GMT
Ridiculous argument Rio. We're having a crap time but let's reserve some sympathy for Maidstone because they've managed to financially plan better than us and theyve got a better team. Thank God they won yesterday. Imagine how awful it would have been for them to have another set back. To be honest, I suspect this was where that ref yesterday was coming from given his performance. That’s exactly my point so you’ve contradicted yourself. It's called sarcasm Rio.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Apr 22, 2018 14:12:09 GMT
That’s exactly my point so you’ve contradicted yourself. It's called sarcasm Rio. Well you could’ve made it a bit more obvious than you did then.
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Post by South Wirral Blue on Apr 22, 2018 14:22:39 GMT
Said it before, but he has ability. Needs somebody to get a hold of him and give him a few lessons though. Last week he finished well twice, he didn’t have much time to think, instinctively took his two chances well. He has a good touch and carries the ball forward well, but he often dilly dallies on the ball and holds on to it for too long. His decision making often isn't the best in the final third. A good coach working with him could really bring the best out of him and he could be a really decent lower league footballer. Too many of our fans live in the moment and love to get stuck in to someone who dares to have a bad game. The same people were slating the likes of Durrell and McConville who are both now lifting trophies. Spot on. Last week the lad scores a brace, assists Archer’s goal against Bromley but then because he misses a chance he’s the worst striker since Harry White according to some. He’s only 20 and is a very skilful footballer. Out of all the squad (apart from Calum’s kids) he’d be the only one I’d keep on for next season. He will get better and has effort and endeavour which the likes of White, Dawson et al have been lacking all season long. It's more than just one poor game though isn't it fellas, come on. He hardly ever beats anybody one on one and although I agree he'll never stop running for you, we're going to need a bit more than that if we are to compete next season aren't we. If he stays, I'd love him to prove us doubters wrong but people are clearly basing their views on the whole season - not one or two games as some seem to think.
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Post by bonecrusher on Apr 22, 2018 14:23:05 GMT
Well you could’ve made it a bit more obvious than you did then. Rio, if you weren't fifteen I might carry this on but I simply can't be bothered now.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Apr 22, 2018 14:29:27 GMT
Well you could’ve made it a bit more obvious than you did then. Rio, if you weren't fifteen I might carry this on but I simply can't be bothered now. Ageist.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Apr 22, 2018 21:30:08 GMT
Match highlights:
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Post by Rio Doherty on Apr 22, 2018 21:58:29 GMT
National League Highlights:
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Post by devablue on Apr 23, 2018 10:03:30 GMT
Just seen the highlights of our game.
Maidstones first goal isn't a pen, Jones just touches the ball away. Second goal was Firths fault. Third goal Firth should have comfortably saved.
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Post by iandychesterfc on Apr 23, 2018 12:35:42 GMT
Big test for the young players is next week, away to a barrow side who need to win to avoid relegation. I think a few of them learnt that you can't overplay like you can in a youth game. Thought Halls was a real credit to himself and Mahon constantly helping the kids. He's still an asset in my view, appreciate the negative points but he is our longest serving player, ever.
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Post by Lobster on Apr 23, 2018 12:52:55 GMT
Big test for the young players is next week, away to a barrow side who need to win to avoid relegation. I think a few of them learnt that you can't overplay like you can in a youth game. Thought Halls was a real credit to himself and Mahon constantly helping the kids. He's still an asset in my view, appreciate the negative points but he is our longest serving player, ever. If Barrow win at Bromley tomorrow, they'll be all but safe with their goal difference.
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Post by genghiskhan on Apr 23, 2018 13:12:31 GMT
If that's a pen there should be about a 100 every week
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Post by Lobster on Apr 23, 2018 13:21:52 GMT
I think we used up our quota of luck in the first eight games of the season with the likes of Hartlepool and Aldershot hitting the woodwork repeatedly, Sutton having a goal disallowed for no reason, undeserved last minute equaliser at Torquay etc. Since then, everything that could've gone against us has. That's the second nothing penalty we've had given against us in the last two games.
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Post by Charfield Blue on Apr 23, 2018 13:24:26 GMT
The ref is so well positioned to see the challenge as well. What a Whopper!
The story of our season though, all goals gifted. Just so easy to score against us. A decent keeper for next season is a priority.
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Post by Hannibal on Apr 23, 2018 14:06:19 GMT
If that's a pen there should be about a 100 every week No >>> never a pen.
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Post by martin on Apr 23, 2018 14:17:10 GMT
Would the ref have given that as a penalty to the away team at Old Trafford,Anfield,The New Den,Ellland Road etc.
I think we all know the answer to that one !!!
The big six football association and the referees union can deny it as much as they want that different rules apply,but I think they're being dishonest.
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Post by Jack on Apr 23, 2018 19:11:42 GMT
I think it's a 50/50 on that penalty. It is definitely harsh but it's also bad defending - when you get the wrong side of your man and lunge across him, you give the ref a decision to make.
And the ref on Saturday didn't need a second invitation to make himself centre of attention.
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