Match ratings and general blurb v Aldershot

[Magpies1959]

I think the comment about JOB changing his position two or three times in the first half, highlights perfectly these people that say after a defeat, we had no Plan B, for all they know Plan B and C were probably used and they wouldn't spot them.

[laddo]

I certainly didn't spot it. As they say in sport it's all about levels.

[Carlton_Pie]

I think the comment about JOB changing his position two or three times in the first half, highlights perfectly these people that say after a defeat, we had no Plan B, for all they know Plan B and C were probably used and they wouldn't spot them.

I've notice Palmer change his position regularly during a half of football to the point it looks like he has a free role. Long term Bostock will probably play the deeper role with Palmer further forwards

[matt_magpie]

I've notice Palmer change his position regularly during a half of football to the point it looks like he has a free roll. Long term Bostock will probably play the deeper role with Palmer further forwards

LW really needs to get this one right as the midfield has been an excellent this season. I think JB will be a very good signing and has given us the depth we need but he has to be integrated correctly and not have him and Palmer treading on each others toes.

[TheBlackHorse]

... like others, watched the stream. However much some criticise Sam, if you saw other cup matches yesterday, you would have noted so called top keepers making a cock up as well as the Shots keeper. Who'd be a keeper!
Also, with lots of space available to him, wonder why Nemane appeared reluctant to go outside his man when he has the pace to take advantage ... strange ...

[laddo]

Up close and personal it was a little strange as the opportunity to attack them down the line presented itself plenty of times in the first half. As many have commented this season this is common.

However the tactic employed of using Brindley and Ruben to play little triangles or short balls round the corner was working so well he didn't need to tbh. He did notably run at them into the area backing the defender up which was great to see.

He caused the problems that resulted in the 1st , scored the wonderful 3rd and deservedly won MOTM.

Plus they were doubling up on that side when he received the ball which may or may not have come through on the stream

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[durhampie]

... like others, watched the stream. However much some criticise Sam, if you saw other cup matches yesterday, you would have noted so called top keepers making a cock up as well as the Shots keeper. Who'd be a keeper!
Also, with lots of space available to him, wonder why Nemane appeared reluctant to go outside his man when he has the pace to take advantage ... strange ...

He does it every game, I'm beginning to think that it is only me see that sees it. Yesterday was no exception, although to his credit, he did score and also crossed the ball which ultimately JOB scored from.

[laddo]

Tbh I think most people will see it, as it's common. However as mentioned earlier yesterday was a prime example of the tactic employed working wonders. It's not easy to take a defender on one-on-one and yesterday we didn't need to as Nemane got in behind more than enough times. He proved a thorn in their side as you saw.

[matt_magpie]

He does it every game, I'm beginning to think that it is only me see that sees it. Yesterday was no exception, although to his credit, he did score and also crossed the ball which ultimately JOB scored from.

I think he’s told not to do it Durham if it’s not on. He does lack strength and is different to TAR. What he does do very well is take the ball down in tight spaces, always stretches defences, rarely gives it away, times his runs excellently for the ball around the corner and as the games go on and defenders do tire he does take the players on. If you want an old fashioned winger then he’s not your man but he does bring a lot to the table.

[Proactive not Reactive]

I think people are a bit too quick to criticise Bostock,he is a quality player who so I’m told was very good at Donny but he hasn’t played matches for 6 months so will take a month or two before he’s up to speed.
Also Nemane and Slocombe(and Mitchell if he gets near the pitch) take a lot of unfair criticism.
Nemane is definitely a confidence player who is playing well especially when we play weaker teams and him and TAR will continue to chop and change for the rest of the season(both important squad members) with TAR(when fit) playing when we play the likes of Chesterfield and Wrexham(as the better and taller defender)
It has been difficult for Slocombe to adapt to playing as a footballing goalkeeper but has improved over the 18 months he’s been doing it(gained us two points v Wrexham) and done okay generally decent shot stopper and taker of crosses so we should get behind him more
No doubt we will need all the squad for the rest of the season(the pressing game saps a lot of energy remember Leeds) and LW is managing it brilliantly.
So let’s stay behind the boys and if anything let’s make as much positive noise as possible v Boreham on Tuesday( everyone saying how Wrexham fans are the 12th man can we be ? as I have been to most home games and IMO been far too quiet)