Match Thread vs. Barnet 08.02.22 [NL]

[Killerkline]

If you had watched the game with your own eyes you may have a different view, rather than Barnet defenders were like mannequins. Notts movement (particularly first half) was the best I have seen this season. Notts were attacking Barnet from all angles, and Barnet couldn’t cope. The tone was set inside the first few seconds.
I don’t buy in to Notts being out of contention for anything. After all, it wasn’t that long ago we won 6 on the spin. A similar run puts us well and truly in the mix.
The best part about last night is that we saw squad players play well and players whose form has dipped get back some confidence back.
The next 4-6 weeks are massive. Given the games we are due to play over that period, it will literally make or break our season. Dover away is the next big game we have, and is a must win. The same night Stockport travel to Bromley (best home record v best away record) and Borehamwood return to league action at home to Alty (most out of form team in the league).
Until it’s mathematically impossible, I will keep the faith that we can achieve what we all want (apart from Davy)

I have nothing to add to this, is there anything to add?

I think to suggest we’re out of contention with just under half the season remaining is ridiculous. Grimsby’s last 2 performances highlights how inconsistent this league is.

[maddogslater]

You have an odd way of looking at certain situations.

Brunt might be struggling but we've signed him for a reason and need to stick with him. Bringing him on at 4-0 up is a free shot for him to improve his confidence to help in future games.

Basic man management

What about Vincent's confidence? one of OUR best players who basically got Burchnall out the sht when he came in and has now been dropped because of one bad half.

[Old_pie]

Interesting to see the Cat Lives Matter levels of reaction to the Zouma West Ham video, No doubt a huge percentage of people frothing at the mouth at that demanding he be cancelled from the game forever are happily funding a meat industry exploiting and slaughtering animals purely for profit.

What adds to the stupidity here is that a brother not only thinks it is funny but even thinks it is a good idea to post a video onto social media.

I'm not sure I can equate kicking a cat across the room with providing food.

[SaltySeaDog]

What about Vincent's confidence? one of OUR best players who basically got Burchnall out the sht when he came in and has now been dropped because of one bad half.

I wonder if he's carrying a knock, because it is strange he's now on the bench.

Surprised IB hasn't been questioned on this in the pre/post-match interviews

[Old_pie]

I have nothing to add to this, is there anything to add?

I think to suggest we’re out of contention with just under half the season remaining is ridiculous. Grimsby’s last 2 performances highlights how inconsistent this league is.

Three of the top teams are doing better than 2 points/game. We're 10% behind that. One team no doubt will drop out. We've then got to be better than one of the two that don't assuming no-one else comes into the mix, or rather, we have to be that one that comes into the mix.

Before the transfer window closed I was thinking we should have cashed in on what we could and start preparing for a fuller and more solid assault next season.

As for Notts78 - Mark Stallard was there and broadcasting the information. If you have an issue with mannequins take it up with him - he was there and presumably knows a thing or two about football.

[laddo]

If it was 15 aside we could fit everyone us fans think deserves to be in the starting lineup and keep everyone happy

It isn't.

You make one supporter happy selecting a certain player, and the player who misses often makes another fan unhappy. Add in fluidity, favouritism and a clear element of hindsight and it's a tough gig making the big decisions but that's what he's qualified and paid to do.

[Elite_Pie]

If you had watched the game with your own eyes you may have a different view, rather than Barnet defenders were like mannequins. Notts movement (particularly first half) was the best I have seen this season. Notts were attacking Barnet from all angles, and Barnet couldn’t cope. The tone was set inside the first few seconds.

I did watch the game with my own eyes, and while our movement was indeed very good, Barnet made it really easy for us. I can't remember a game where we were allowed so much time and space on the ball. Brindley, Cameron and Chicksen all had yards of space to carry the ball out of defence, and Barnet retreated rather than challenged. It was a great result and the scoreline didn't flatter us, but you can't deny that the opposition were truly woeful.

[jacobncfc]

I did watch the game with my own eyes, and while our movement was indeed very good, Barnet made it really easy for us. I can't remember a game where we were allowed so much time and space on the ball. Brindley, Cameron and Chicksen all had yards of space to carry the ball out of defence, and Barnet retreated rather than challenged. It was a great result and the scoreline didn't flatter us, but you can't deny that the opposition were truly woeful.

Indeed. Can’t complain about anything Notts did last night, can only play the opposition and we completely took them to bits. But Barnet were (yet again, what is it with them?) as bad an opposition team as you’re ever going to come up against. They offered absolutely no resistance at all.

[Notts78]

I did watch the game with my own eyes, and while our movement was indeed very good, Barnet made it really easy for us. I can't remember a game where we were allowed so much time and space on the ball. Brindley, Cameron and Chicksen all had yards of space to carry the ball out of defence, and Barnet retreated rather than challenged. It was a great result and the scoreline didn't flatter us, but you can't deny that the opposition were truly woeful.

The opposition were poor. We made them look that way. Barnet attempted to press in the first half but failed miserably, hence we were able to get in on the defensive line in numbers. At one point in the first half, I noticed a mannequin stretch his arms out whilst Notts drove at him (2 v 1) and the midfield/attackers were all out of the game.
Obviously I didn’t listen to Stallard, but I am certain that he wasn’t on about mannequins for 90 minutes.

[laddo]

Indeed. Can’t complain about anything Notts did last night, can only play the opposition and we completely took them to bits. But Barnet were (yet again, what is it with them?) as bad an opposition team as you’re ever going to come up against. They offered absolutely no resistance at all.

Sounds almost identical to the first game of the season. It amazed me that day seeing with my own eyes just how much space in dangerous areas they allowed the opposition. Again the passing and movement was beautiful to watch for all in attendance.