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Post by midfieldgeneral on Oct 16, 2022 11:47:09 GMT
Brilliant day and a well deserved result. We're not a particularly expansive side but others have said, we defend really well and can withstand periods of pressure which makes a nice change. Nerves definitely got to a few of our players to begin with and Oldham looked a real threat for about 30 minutes. Coulton and Tyrer definitely seemed on edge and it showed with their goal which was totally avoidable. Tollit was causing problems and we struggled to string two passes together. The tide began to turn towards the end of the first half and we gained a bit of composure and time on the ball - thought Williams and Burke showed maturity to be willing to take the ball under pressure and keep possession. Second half was all about tempo and urgency - the players were bang up for it and we seemed to move 10 yards up the pitch. We were first to the ball far more often and the momentum began to build. The goal was a wonderful moment - yes it's only a draw against a National League side but days like yesterday have been few and far between in recent years and for Harrison to score it in front of the away end was more or less perfection. It had an Astles away at Tranmere vibe - again, that was only a point but the away end will live long in the memory. Cal is right when he says it's not been a particularly good nor bad start to the season, but watching our team yesterday should give us all huge excitement for the future. How many of those players are young, ambitious and will play higher? I think you could count Burke, Williams, Coates, Weeks & Hall in that list as a certainty, not to mention the likes of Stanway and Heywood out on loan at the moment. The future is bright and potentially lined with some big transfer fees. My only hope now is the replay isn't a damp squib. Barnsley away was a brilliant day but I remember the replay being a total non event. I'm sure that won't happen this time - it'd be brilliant to get a good crowd in and build some momentum because that away end yesterday was magnificent. MOTM by a country mile was Kevin Roberts for me - particularly in the second half, he was absolutely everywhere. Add Lewis Earl to that list, as when fit he will be a real prospect. This is the kind of thing I have been saying for years. We have some real prospects on our books, but we need a conveyor belt of young talent coming through and eventually it will take us out of this league and give us a fighting chance of promotion from the league above. The sale and reinvestment of the transfer fees will be crucial and we should always be looking to sign the best young players, with sell on value.
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Post by CH2 on Oct 16, 2022 11:58:15 GMT
Brilliant day and a well deserved result. We're not a particularly expansive side but others have said, we defend really well and can withstand periods of pressure which makes a nice change. Nerves definitely got to a few of our players to begin with and Oldham looked a real threat for about 30 minutes. Coulton and Tyrer definitely seemed on edge and it showed with their goal which was totally avoidable. Tollit was causing problems and we struggled to string two passes together. The tide began to turn towards the end of the first half and we gained a bit of composure and time on the ball - thought Williams and Burke showed maturity to be willing to take the ball under pressure and keep possession. Second half was all about tempo and urgency - the players were bang up for it and we seemed to move 10 yards up the pitch. We were first to the ball far more often and the momentum began to build. The goal was a wonderful moment - yes it's only a draw against a National League side but days like yesterday have been few and far between in recent years and for Harrison to score it in front of the away end was more or less perfection. It had an Astles away at Tranmere vibe - again, that was only a point but the away end will live long in the memory. Cal is right when he says it's not been a particularly good nor bad start to the season, but watching our team yesterday should give us all huge excitement for the future. How many of those players are young, ambitious and will play higher? I think you could count Burke, Williams, Coates, Weeks & Hall in that list as a certainty, not to mention the likes of Stanway and Heywood out on loan at the moment. The future is bright and potentially lined with some big transfer fees. My only hope now is the replay isn't a damp squib. Barnsley away was a brilliant day but I remember the replay being a total non event. I'm sure that won't happen this time - it'd be brilliant to get a good crowd in and build some momentum because that away end yesterday was magnificent. MOTM by a country mile was Kevin Roberts for me - particularly in the second half, he was absolutely everywhere. Wyll Stanway - FC United MOM
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Post by avfo on Oct 16, 2022 12:21:18 GMT
Brilliant day and a well deserved result. We're not a particularly expansive side but others have said, we defend really well and can withstand periods of pressure which makes a nice change. Nerves definitely got to a few of our players to begin with and Oldham looked a real threat for about 30 minutes. Coulton and Tyrer definitely seemed on edge and it showed with their goal which was totally avoidable. Tollit was causing problems and we struggled to string two passes together. The tide began to turn towards the end of the first half and we gained a bit of composure and time on the ball - thought Williams and Burke showed maturity to be willing to take the ball under pressure and keep possession. Second half was all about tempo and urgency - the players were bang up for it and we seemed to move 10 yards up the pitch. We were first to the ball far more often and the momentum began to build. The goal was a wonderful moment - yes it's only a draw against a National League side but days like yesterday have been few and far between in recent years and for Harrison to score it in front of the away end was more or less perfection. It had an Astles away at Tranmere vibe - again, that was only a point but the away end will live long in the memory. Cal is right when he says it's not been a particularly good nor bad start to the season, but watching our team yesterday should give us all huge excitement for the future. How many of those players are young, ambitious and will play higher? I think you could count Burke, Williams, Coates, Weeks & Hall in that list as a certainty, not to mention the likes of Stanway and Heywood out on loan at the moment. The future is bright and potentially lined with some big transfer fees. My only hope now is the replay isn't a damp squib. Barnsley away was a brilliant day but I remember the replay being a total non event. I'm sure that won't happen this time - it'd be brilliant to get a good crowd in and build some momentum because that away end yesterday was magnificent. MOTM by a country mile was Kevin Roberts for me - particularly in the second half, he was absolutely everywhere. Wyll Stanway - FC United MOMThere is a rumour circulating amongst FC fans that Stanway's loan is about to be extended until the end of the season. Interview with David Unsworth which seems to suggest he believes his squad have a poor mentality and are neither fit enough or good enough - www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2022/october/15102022-unsworth-post-chester-h/
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Post by bluejay on Oct 16, 2022 15:57:19 GMT
I think you could count Burke, Williams, Coates, Weeks & Hall in that list as a certainty, not to mention the likes of Stanway and Heywood out on loan at the moment. The future is bright and potentially lined with some big transfer fees. Wyll Stanway - FC United MOMFantastic. Isn't that his second mom since he went there?
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Post by highpeakblue on Oct 16, 2022 16:25:09 GMT
MG, I got abuse for pointing out what Lewis Earl would add to this side ๐
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Post by cityboy5705 on Oct 16, 2022 18:59:29 GMT
A great result game for me changed when lynch came on a great header from my motm Burke coyb
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Post by cityboy5705 on Oct 16, 2022 19:00:58 GMT
MG, I got abuse for pointing out what Lewis Earl would add to this side ๐ no you didn't I was pointing out that it is no good saying earl would bring a lot to the team when he's injured he is what we are missing though
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Post by whitey on Oct 16, 2022 19:12:25 GMT
Brilliant day and a well deserved result. We're not a particularly expansive side but others have said, we defend really well and can withstand periods of pressure which makes a nice change. Nerves definitely got to a few of our players to begin with and Oldham looked a real threat for about 30 minutes. Coulton and Tyrer definitely seemed on edge and it showed with their goal which was totally avoidable. Tollit was causing problems and we struggled to string two passes together. The tide began to turn towards the end of the first half and we gained a bit of composure and time on the ball - thought Williams and Burke showed maturity to be willing to take the ball under pressure and keep possession. Second half was all about tempo and urgency - the players were bang up for it and we seemed to move 10 yards up the pitch. We were first to the ball far more often and the momentum began to build. The goal was a wonderful moment - yes it's only a draw against a National League side but days like yesterday have been few and far between in recent years and for Harrison to score it in front of the away end was more or less perfection. It had an Astles away at Tranmere vibe - again, that was only a point but the away end will live long in the memory. Cal is right when he says it's not been a particularly good nor bad start to the season, but watching our team yesterday should give us all huge excitement for the future. How many of those players are young, ambitious and will play higher? I think you could count Burke, Williams, Coates, Weeks & Hall in that list as a certainty, not to mention the likes of Stanway and Heywood out on loan at the moment. The future is bright and potentially lined with some big transfer fees. My only hope now is the replay isn't a damp squib. Barnsley away was a brilliant day but I remember the replay being a total non event. I'm sure that won't happen this time - it'd be brilliant to get a good crowd in and build some momentum because that away end yesterday was magnificent. MOTM by a country mile was Kevin Roberts for me - particularly in the second half, he was absolutely everywhere. Wyll Stanway - FC United MOM
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Post by whitey on Oct 16, 2022 19:14:45 GMT
Decent article on him (Wyll) and his sister in the Sunday Mirror that also states several higher league clubs (including Sunderland) are keeping tabs on him.
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Post by Blueandwhiteghosthunter on Oct 16, 2022 20:06:22 GMT
That was something special yesterday,was my youngests first ever Chester away day and he cried when that header went in, thats how much it meant, The last time I can remember scenes like that at an away game was FC UTD away when we scored the third goal in the last minute for a 3-2 win back in 2011.We go again Tuesday,no reason why we cannot finish the job.I love this club and spent 43 years supporting them,Callum is building something special here and it will take time.
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Post by Moltisanti on Oct 16, 2022 20:42:14 GMT
That was something special yesterday,was my youngests first ever Chester away day and he cried when that header went in, thats how much it meant, The last time I can remember scenes like that at an away game was FC UTD away when we scored the third goal in the last minute for a 3-2 win back in 2011.We go again Tuesday,no reason why we cannot finish the job.I love this club and spent 43 years supporting them,Callum is building something special here and it will take time. Not gonna lie had lump in my throat at the end myself. Proud of them yesterday.
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Post by weareblues on Oct 17, 2022 2:30:02 GMT
That was something special yesterday,was my youngests first ever Chester away day and he cried when that header went in, thats how much it meant, The last time I can remember scenes like that at an away game was FC UTD away when we scored the third goal in the last minute for a 3-2 win back in 2011.We go again Tuesday,no reason why we cannot finish the job.I love this club and spent 43 years supporting them,Callum is building something special here and it will take time. Not gonna lie had lump in my throat at the end myself. Proud of them yesterday. The amount of shit we've all watched over the years everyone deserved that moment when Burke scored.
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Post by beavis on Oct 17, 2022 9:16:14 GMT
What a brilliant day. There not enough superlatives to use but it felt we'd never gone through the tough times for a few moments on Saturday and for it to be Burke that scored as well, wowsers that felt good.
As I said in a previous post, a set piece goal and dogged displays by players like Roberts are what Calum sides are set up to do but make no bones about it, it was the crowd that got us through that game, the atmosphere was as good as anything I can ever remember. We need the same again tomorrow night in big numbers with big noise.
COME ON YOU BLUES
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Post by jayhawks on Oct 17, 2022 11:41:06 GMT
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