Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
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Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Cheltenham (according to cocker) love to get their hands on the ball, but it's for the long-throw reputation that got them promoted to this division (For anyone who can be bothered, this is a bit interesting) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waW11AbQYt8
No doubt Mr Evatt and co are well aware of all about opponents and not foolish enough to take anything for granted, but this would be a very useful away win. 20 points plays 11 can soon get reduced with a bad result and banana skins are a -plenty in this league.
Team selection is just a guessing game for me, but here's hoping for a clean sheet and our front lads on form. Okay, take it away...
p.s Alfie May is reported injured, genuine, or miracle recovery?
No doubt Mr Evatt and co are well aware of all about opponents and not foolish enough to take anything for granted, but this would be a very useful away win. 20 points plays 11 can soon get reduced with a bad result and banana skins are a -plenty in this league.
Team selection is just a guessing game for me, but here's hoping for a clean sheet and our front lads on form. Okay, take it away...
p.s Alfie May is reported injured, genuine, or miracle recovery?
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
May was stretchered off for what appeared to be either an ankle or achilles injury. I'm almost certain he won't be playing tomorrow. He's their biggest goal threat, so his absence is definitely a good thing for us but we'll not be taking them lightly.
1 goal wins it I reckon. Hope it's us!
1 goal wins it I reckon. Hope it's us!
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
One thing clear already this season is there is precious little margin for error. The top 8 aren’t likely to make too many slips. Falling even 4 or 5 points off the top 6 pace might be too much to make up in a division that looks pretty split and like the points totals for success will mirror those of last season.
It makes games like this must wins really. Which sounds ridiculous but just how things look.
It makes games like this must wins really. Which sounds ridiculous but just how things look.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
5 of the top 6, in the table, this time last year, were in it at the end...Sheff Wed making the "big move" and Plymouth just dropping out...we were 7th....BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:07 pmOne thing clear already this season is there is precious little margin for error. The top 8 aren’t likely to make too many slips. Falling even 4 or 5 points off the top 6 pace might be too much to make up in a division that looks pretty split and like the points totals for success will mirror those of last season.
It makes games like this must wins really. Which sounds ridiculous but just how things look.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
I suppose squad depth has got to come into soon - what cover do Plymouth, Ipswich etc have for key players? I think we would be ok unless we lost Bradley or Traf for long spells.
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Barnsley are 6th on ppg at the moment and would end up with 83 points which is about bang on for last year.
I think we're slightly ahead of the curve at the moment in that we've played 4 of the other top 8 after 10 games. Next few months will tell us where we're at but I'm quietly optimistic. We look v solid at the back, and I think there are more goals in that attack.
Just wrap Bradley and particularly Traf in cotton wool/hope young men can keep up the consistency. We'd be weaker without Bradley, but there's probably enough cover that it wouldn't be a disaster. Dixon on the other hand? Christ. I'd be sticking Gilks on a fitness plan just in case.
I think we're slightly ahead of the curve at the moment in that we've played 4 of the other top 8 after 10 games. Next few months will tell us where we're at but I'm quietly optimistic. We look v solid at the back, and I think there are more goals in that attack.
Just wrap Bradley and particularly Traf in cotton wool/hope young men can keep up the consistency. We'd be weaker without Bradley, but there's probably enough cover that it wouldn't be a disaster. Dixon on the other hand? Christ. I'd be sticking Gilks on a fitness plan just in case.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Add MJ to that list too. Whatever anyone says we don’t have a player who can offer what he does and the way we are playing he is critical again.Prufrock wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:00 pmBarnsley are 6th on ppg at the moment and would end up with 83 points which is about bang on for last year.
I think we're slightly ahead of the curve at the moment in that we've played 4 of the other top 8 after 10 games. Next few months will tell us where we're at but I'm quietly optimistic. We look v solid at the back, and I think there are more goals in that attack.
Just wrap Bradley and particularly Traf in cotton wool/hope young men can keep up the consistency. We'd be weaker without Bradley, but there's probably enough cover that it wouldn't be a disaster. Dixon on the other hand? Christ. I'd be sticking Gilks on a fitness plan just in case.
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No injury worries according to BN....
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Bradley is due a rest to be fair. Sads will be the replacement wing back when it happens I guess! That will be a test to the hold against column.
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I wouldn’t bet against Isgrove regaining that spot. He works like a dog, which Evatt loves.officer_dibble wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 pmBradley is due a rest to be fair. Sads will be the replacement wing back when it happens I guess! That will be a test to the hold against column.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Good shout. Forgot about Izzy.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Forgot to mention, full back Ryan Jackson is the current Toza long-throw replacement. He( going off you tube clips) is a danger we need to watch. Guard that back post.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Has Isgrove had enough minutes under his belt to be starting?The_Gun wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:56 pmI wouldn’t bet against Isgrove regaining that spot. He works like a dog, which Evatt loves.officer_dibble wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 pmBradley is due a rest to be fair. Sads will be the replacement wing back when it happens I guess! That will be a test to the hold against column.
I'd not be surprised to see Dempsey or Morley in the starting line up.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Most likely changes - Sad for Brad, Demps for Lee. Possibly Dapo for Kacha.
But Evatt said that three or four players’ running numbers were extraordinary on Saturday, so it may be that a surprise name or two is rolled to the bench - or even out the squad; Evatt again noted he had half a dozen first-teamers in the stands on Saturday. He may be wanting to rotate his bench a little to keep folk involved.
But Evatt said that three or four players’ running numbers were extraordinary on Saturday, so it may be that a surprise name or two is rolled to the bench - or even out the squad; Evatt again noted he had half a dozen first-teamers in the stands on Saturday. He may be wanting to rotate his bench a little to keep folk involved.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
I think (hope) JDB will start, he looked sharp.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Eyes on the Plymouth v Sheffield Wed game tonight.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
JDB will be the man to take Kachunga’s place for a game like this. Not Dapo. Fairly sure of that.Dave Sutton's barnet wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:42 amMost likely changes - Sad for Brad, Demps for Lee. Possibly Dapo for Kacha.
But Evatt said that three or four players’ running numbers were extraordinary on Saturday, so it may be that a surprise name or two is rolled to the bench - or even out the squad; Evatt again noted he had half a dozen first-teamers in the stands on Saturday. He may be wanting to rotate his bench a little to keep folk involved.
I also can’t see Evatt picking Sadlier even though I’d agree that Bradley could do with a rest. But I think away from home Evatt who seems reluctant to play Sads won’t do it.
Dempsey for Lee is a given.
I wonder if he’s tempted to play Baka and JDB today given Cheltenham are an aerial test at times and having more height might be an advantage? Also gives Charles a rest.
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Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Unless he thinks Cheltenham have specific threat that Lincoln didn't have, then there wouldn't be a tactical reason to change the team, He might go with some additional height in defence for "long throw" competition - so maybe Aimson comes in for Geth?
Can't really judge "who might need a rest" as I didn't get to see Saturday, but just recently, we've not been making 4 changes a game...Bradley played the most part of 2 games during the internationals, so I could see, given some comments, that he might be due. Charles played roughly 1 game, so might not be a needful as Bradley.
Can't really judge "who might need a rest" as I didn't get to see Saturday, but just recently, we've not been making 4 changes a game...Bradley played the most part of 2 games during the internationals, so I could see, given some comments, that he might be due. Charles played roughly 1 game, so might not be a needful as Bradley.
Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
Starting Baka basically never works though, right? The only times he's been effective for us are when he's come on as sub. He's generally not that good, so I don't think should be starting matches we need to win.
I wouldn't be surprised if Charles needs a rest, so personally I'd be tempted to go with JDB and Dapo, or JDB and Sads, but both combinations are probably quite unlikely, especially the latter.
I mentioned Izzy as being the longer term back-up to Bradley, but it sounds as though he'll be featuring for our B team today, so if Bradley is indeed flagging then perhaps Sadlier will get a chance at rwb, although as Insano mentioned, Evatt doesn't seem to trust him too much.
Looking forward to watching this one, but can certainly see it being a nervy, close game. Hopefully we can nick a 1-0 and keep rolling on.
I wouldn't be surprised if Charles needs a rest, so personally I'd be tempted to go with JDB and Dapo, or JDB and Sads, but both combinations are probably quite unlikely, especially the latter.
I mentioned Izzy as being the longer term back-up to Bradley, but it sounds as though he'll be featuring for our B team today, so if Bradley is indeed flagging then perhaps Sadlier will get a chance at rwb, although as Insano mentioned, Evatt doesn't seem to trust him too much.
Looking forward to watching this one, but can certainly see it being a nervy, close game. Hopefully we can nick a 1-0 and keep rolling on.
Re: Handball ref? V Cheltenham away, 4th Oct, 7.45.
No Toal in the B team squad suggests he’ll be involved tonight or is injured.
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