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Post by Raymondo316 on Jan 21, 2017 19:03:49 GMT
I felt sorry for some Torquay fans stood next to me, came all that way and could hardly see a thing.
Overall the Torquay fans were a really good bunch. Everyone i encountered was proper friendly and no BBB attitude what so ever....something which you get from some former football league teams.
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Post by moley on Jan 21, 2017 19:09:10 GMT
I know there are a handful of potential regulars (but not die-hards)who won't come regularly because of the view.
I can't be sure whether we are talking 10 or 100, but, whoever the opposition the new stand will see an increase in crowds. Not something we can measure of course, and the extra money won't even begin to cover the extra cost, but it won't hurt.
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Post by jdl on Jan 21, 2017 19:18:42 GMT
It could be worse... Boreham Wood ( 11 ) v Solihull Moors ( 16 ) Forest Green ( 2 ) v Braintee Town ( 18 ) Macclesfield Town ( 8 ) v Guiseley ( 22 ) Maidstone United ( 21 ) v Torquay United ( 17 ) Southport ( 19 ) v North Ferriby United ( 23 ) Woking ( 20 ) v Tranmere Rovers ( 3 ) York City ( 24 ) v Barrow ( 6 ) Not too outlandish to expect most of those to go in our favour. Your standard of facts and figures is slipping, Woking v Tranmere has already been called off with a frozen pitch Well that one definitely went in our favour!
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Post by wolf on Jan 21, 2017 19:41:15 GMT
I know the view of the game is crap unless you get there much earlier than I did today, I still chose to go. I will not go if I am pushed for time and the weather is poor unless I think I can squeeze in the town end. Mind you this stand has serious view restrictions too. Not sure if the new stand will be season ticket only but it will be a big improvement for many fans viewing enjoyment.
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Post by jt on Jan 21, 2017 19:43:38 GMT
Was our defender pushed in the back just before their goal?
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Post by Carlin on Jan 21, 2017 19:50:50 GMT
2-1 made it look close - it never was...could've been 6-1...FANTASTIC!
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Post by daveu on Jan 21, 2017 19:56:48 GMT
Was our defender pushed in the back just before their goal? He was definitely out muscled, but not a foul in my opinion.
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Post by madeinstone70 on Jan 21, 2017 19:57:40 GMT
Was our defender pushed in the back just before their goal? No, he was slow and muscled off the ball with ease!!
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Post by jdl on Jan 21, 2017 20:01:53 GMT
Enjoyed today and there was a lot to be positive about - especially the 'mystery' No 8 (he wasn't listed in the programme!). And with everyone below us winning, it was absolutely essential that we did too.
But...
Sorry chaps, but there are quite a few 'buts'.
Firstly, nothing's really changed - we are only out of relegation because Woking didn't play. Had they won today we'd still be where we were. The teams below us all demonstrated that they are as desperate to get out of relegation as we are, we've still got a hell of a battle on our hands (although, on the other hand, the three teams above us are now within 3 points of us).
Secondly, as much as we enjoyed today and despite the fantastic football that was played at times, the game pretty much went the way so many of them have recently: long period of pressure in the first half, loads of shots on goal, but no goals - soft pen given against us - goal given away because of shite defending. The difference was the pen was saved and we were playing a pretty crap team (at one point, their fans were ironically cheering a rare attack on goal!) - and, of course, we DID manage to score. But heads still went down when they equalised.
We are still very fragile at the back, Worgan had to make a couple of incredible, game-saving, saves, and was forced into playing a ball way out of his area, which very nearly resulted in another goal against us (and, of course, he gave us the win by saving the pen). A better side would have punished us. And we are still very fragile psychologically - had they scored first, I fear it would have been a very different game (note that even when we went 2-1 up, it didn't really spur the players on, it was the penalty save that really made the difference). Yes, we played much better today, but then so did all the teams below us - we're not the only side to have brought in better players.
Today may have been the turning point we all hope it was, but next week will be a much better test - if we can win away at Solihull, then I'll start to believe.
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Post by overthehillstone on Jan 21, 2017 20:08:18 GMT
Would love to have a player like Lewis as club captain, he was geeing up everyone, setting an example all afternoon, that's the best midfield performance I have seen this season.. Worgs has saved us so many times this season, but his main downfall is wandering up to near the halfway line , we get caught on a break and he gets beaten. Hence that is why I would love an outfield captain..
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Post by Loftus Road Stone. on Jan 21, 2017 20:13:49 GMT
We love Lee Worgan.. For the first time in ages I can honestly say we dominated the center of the pitch. The two new midfielders were as sharp in the tackle and at ease in possession both were able move the ball around quickly under pressure you could say natural national league central midfielders. I am not yet sure about the new centre forward he is obviously a very good player very strong with a very good first touch but is he a natural finisher? Apart from lacking a bit of pace in the center of defence it really was a great all round performance given us hope with the added quality well done Jay . My motm Lee Worgan I wouldn't swap him for any keeper in this league.
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Post by StoneColdRuss on Jan 21, 2017 20:17:40 GMT
What a great performance from the lads today and we fully deserved the win. Of course Worgs has to take the credit for a penalty save but the whole team deserves credit. I wonder if that save marks a turning in our season ?
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Post by jakeyboi on Jan 21, 2017 20:29:46 GMT
Nice to get a win under our belt, but let,s not get too carried away, one of the best midfield performances I have seen from the team this season, the new guys really settled in well in fact one or two of them pushing for MOTM sadly Coyle was weak again today, in this league big center halfs should not be getting muscled off the ball with out a foul being committed, but a nice 3 points, hopefully this is a turning point for us.
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Post by madeinstone70 on Jan 21, 2017 20:35:00 GMT
Nice to get a win under our belt, but let,s not get too carried away, one of the best midfiel performances I have seen from the team this season, the new guys really settled in well in fact one or two of them pushing for MOTM sadly Coyle was weak again today, in this league big center halfs should not be getting muscled off the ball with out a foul being committed, but a nice 3 points, hopefully this is a turning point for us. I saw Mr Steve watt in the bar at half time, should have substituted him for Coyle at the break!!
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Post by southcoaststone on Jan 21, 2017 20:36:34 GMT
More importantly did Torquay remember their away kit this time or did they have to come out in purple tie dye again?
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