⚽Match Thread vs. Bromley FC. 01.11.22 [NL]

[kill_the_drum]

At our level the fewer passes made the less likelihood there is of one of them going astray. Vice-versa, passing out quickly or even a big boot cuts out the enemy's attackers and confuses their midfield, the answer is to mix it up a bit. Bromley's manager knew that pressing a high line can rush the other team's defenders into errors, especially if that other team are trying to play 'out from the back.'

We succumbed to that high press many times in the last two seasons, I had hoped we had learned to cope with it.

We did mix it up throughout the night. Bromley came at us in spells. They would sit for a while and we would play from the back, then they would press us and we went long.

[1955pie]

I think our throw ins in our own half with Bromley pressing so tight were a real weakness. I know we have obviously been working on some fancy free kick routines but throw ins should be bread and butter stuff. Not sure if we have right people taking then or no movement from others for them.

[Magpies1959]

How was that not a penalty for us in the first half when Cameron was brought down?

[Elite_Pie]

How was that not a penalty for us in the first half when Cameron was brought down?

I thought the same at the game, and seeing the replay didn't change that. Their defender slid in and made no contact with the ball but made definite contact with Cameron's leg. I'm sure VAR would have given it.

[BigFatPie]

I think our throw ins in our own half with Bromley pressing so tight were a real weakness. I know we have obviously been working on some fancy free kick routines but throw ins should be bread and butter stuff. Not sure if we have right people taking then or no movement from others for them.

Yeah every time we get a throw in it looks like the first time we’ve ever taken one.

Down the line!

[OP67]

How was that not a penalty for us in the first half when Cameron was brought down?

Just shows how crap the officials are in this league!

[laddo]

Yeah every time we get a throw in it looks like the first time we’ve ever taken one.

Down the line!

I've thought the very same thing regularly for about 20 years#obsessed

[jackal2]

My takeaway from last night was that Bromley provided stiff opposition but we still could easily have won with a bit more luck and slightly thinner woodwork. All teams will drop some points and although we didn't win, at least we didn't lose, which previous Notts teams might have contrived to do.

For me, there's a very straight-forward equation emerging over the past few games. The more we involve Sam Slocombe in the general play, the less fluent and effective our football becomes. He did his real job and made some good saves, but we're asking far too much of him with the ball at his feet.

Still, we move on, still top of the table. A statement win at Southend would be wonderful, but we'll have to play very well to get it.

[kill_the_drum]

How was that not a penalty for us in the first half when Cameron was brought down?

I agree. On the other hand they should have also had one when Rawlinson wrestled Cheek to the floor.

[ncfcog]

Better late than never! Bromley report now up . . . https://www.nottscountystats.com/post/report-bromley-h