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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 21:56:06 GMT
Bromley, Charlton or Folkestone Invicta
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Post by 61666 on Jan 16, 2018 22:15:44 GMT
So, the prodigal sons return, with goals from Paxman and Prestedge that were as good as any seen at the G in the last couple of years. Great for bragging rights, and clearly those at the Elvis End had to try to keep warm, however, before anyone gets too excited, this Gills side were willing but very ordinary, giving the ball away even more than we did. Nevertheless, credit where it is due, we played some nice football and even the ref had a decent game. Hopefully, it will set them up well for Eastleigh. Three home wins in a row and especially one in the league would be very welcome.
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Post by daveu on Jan 16, 2018 22:26:49 GMT
So, the prodigal sons return, with goals from Paxman and Prestedge that were as good as any seen at the G in the last couple of years. Great for bragging rights, and clearly those at the Elvis End had to try to keep warm, however, before anyone gets too excited, this Gills side were willing but very ordinary, giving the ball away even more than we did. Nevertheless, credit where it is due, we played some nice football and even the ref had a decent game. Hopefully, it will set them up well for Eastleigh. Three home wins in a row and especially one in the league would be very welcome. Maybe not first team, but there was plenty of league 1 experience in that team. We shouldn't take anything away from what was a very good Stones performance and a very entertaining game of football. It was also one of those games that highlights why I get so frustrated with Jack Paxman. If he could put in even half that performance regularly he'd be first on the team sheet. Man of the match by an absolute mile.
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Post by Nick on Jan 16, 2018 22:27:37 GMT
Wonder if there are others around who will be disappointed if this is Paxo's last match for the Stones
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Post by pwoodstone on Jan 16, 2018 22:31:14 GMT
I would. Love his silky skills. He is a good player
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Post by daveu on Jan 16, 2018 22:33:50 GMT
Wonder if there are others around who will be disappointed if this is Paxo's last match for the Stones I certainly don't want to see him go, but he needs to show what he can do more consistently. Was superb tonight.
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Post by pwe on Jan 16, 2018 22:42:55 GMT
We seemed to have a different game plan tonight, no Pigs, far less long, high balls, easier on the eye, and ultimately looked more dangerous. Thought Jai, Reece, Seth, Pax and Jam all had very good games tonight.
And when Ian called out Gateshead came from behind to beat Boring, and Gravesend lost at Warrington, icing on the cake....might even do the lottery this week
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Post by 61666 on Jan 16, 2018 22:46:08 GMT
Must admit I know nothing about Gills teams, so if that one was full of League One players then we did very well indeed, though if I were Steve Lovell I'd be very worried about all the mistakes they made. Maybe, just maybe, we are on the way back. Roll on Saturday.
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Post by jdh80 on Jan 16, 2018 23:25:46 GMT
All this talk of rivalry and aggro has put me off taking my son to this match. Not that I am scared, but would rather not take my son to a match where some idiots may make a scene. Thank you for spoiling the opportunity to enjoy a footballing night out you morons whoever you may be. I agree with you sps, I've never understood the mentality of going to a football match to start a fight or do something stupid that gets you kicked out and or arrested. I understand the banter between the sets of fans with the chants etc especially some of the witty ones and join in myself with the singing. I do find it funny seeing some of the knuckle dragging uneducated idiots, gesticulating for a fight taking a few steps and then quickly look around to see when the stewards are going to jump in and save them, all rather pathetic to see so called grown men acting like this
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Post by philosopherstone on Jan 16, 2018 23:47:10 GMT
All this talk of rivalry and aggro has put me off taking my son to this match. Not that I am scared, but would rather not take my son to a match where some idiots may make a scene. Thank you for spoiling the opportunity to enjoy a footballing night out you morons whoever you may be. I agree with you sps, I've never understood the mentality of going to a football match to start a fight or do something stupid that gets you kicked out and or arrested. I understand the banter between the sets of fans with the chants etc especially some of the witty ones and join in myself with the singing. I do find it funny seeing some of the knuckle dragging uneducated idiots, gesticulating for a fight taking a few steps and then quickly look around to see when the stewards are going to jump in and save them, all rather pathetic to see so called grown men acting like this I think I do understand the mentality. The overly aggressive person's behaviour is a manifestation of their deep-seated feelings of inadequacy. The cause of their feelings of inadequacy are usually either poor social skills, a sub-normal level of intelligence, but usually both. These feelings of inadequacy fill them with a need to gain 'respect'. However, due to the combination of the aforementioned lack of social skills and sub-normal level of intelligence they unfortunately reach the incorrect conclusion that respect is gained by being an agressive idiot, which, ironically achieves the opposite effect. However, being slow on the uptake, they continue to repeat the same behaviour, not understanding that to the vast majority of the population they merely look like what they are, a tool.
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Post by nws on Jan 16, 2018 23:51:30 GMT
Lads. Tonight we beat the Gills in a competitive game. Let's not focus on the silly people
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Post by liburd on Jan 17, 2018 7:47:37 GMT
How many would have swapped this win for a win earlier this month against Ebbsfleet? Genuine question.
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Post by steveh21 on Jan 17, 2018 7:52:13 GMT
Actually i don't think i would swap. This was a game that has taken 25+ years to happen and you could see from reactions of fans from both sides why this is still Kent's top fixture. 585 gills fans..it matters to them too. Midtable in the league means it is frustrating to lose to Gravesend but as far as football passion and being a Maidstone fan is concerned, last night was much more important to me.
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Post by hammerstone on Jan 17, 2018 8:20:28 GMT
Great performance. Keeping it on the floor was a nice change, and with Loza and Osei looking rapid looked dangerous throughout. Balance in the midfield was spot on.
Gillingham cannot have any complaints. Conceded two great goals and looked second best for the majority. I hope Paxman keeps this up as he showed what he's capable of.
DSY clearly had a bit of a tough day and I wasn't all that confident with him, so another target man style striker is urgently what we need now we have a bit of pace out wide
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Post by philosopherstone on Jan 17, 2018 8:40:41 GMT
Great performance. Keeping it on the floor was a nice change, and with Loza and Osei looking rapid looked dangerous throughout. Balance in the midfield was spot on. Gillingham cannot have any complaints. Conceded two great goals and looked second best for the majority. I hope Paxman keeps this up as he showed what he's capable of. DSY clearly had a bit of a tough day and I wasn't all that confident with him, so another target man style striker is urgently what we need now we have a bit of pace out wide Though if we have another target man style striker, perhaps the long ball strategy manifests again. I certainly wouldn't blame Pigs for the fact we used to keep going long to him (I assume he didn't get to decide strategy) but a side effect of his departure seems to be (from the limited evidence so far) playing a bit more football.
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