Posted by PlanetEdgeley on October 29, 2025, 0:41:09
A great performance last night, and three beautiful goals.
I thought the team fought for each other throughout, and reminded me of Jimbo's team of 2018-19 with their attitude.
The curious thing is that we now have one of the best goal differences in the division, even though we've had a few 1-0s, and as far as I remember, this was the first time that we have scored 3 in the league?
The fans were impressive, making a noise all night.
I was impressed that we respected the minute's silence before the game, and warmly applauded the remembrance service. I think it's the first time I have seen a fully robed-up vicar on a football pitch.
Also impressive was the reception that we gave Ryan Croasdale, who was cheered off when substituted; makes a change from a few years ago, when former heroes were generally greeted with "County reject" or "you're only here for the money" !!
A great night, only slightly spoiled by my difficult journey back to the midlands."I love them boys!"
Re: Positives
Posted by Lunesdale Hatter on October 31, 2025, 7:29:36, in reply to "Positives"
Agree with all your comments and observations. However, I am still concerned about our inability to finish in front of goal. The score line masks this slightly, but we should have been at least another one or two to the good.
Within all this, Nathan Lowe has taken his chance and now scored 7 goals in 17 games (all comps), and lots of sub appearances. I like the look of Diamond, Woots and Lowe with Dobson and Onyango crossing for them (Diamond just running at defenders and causing panic). Beno coming on for the last 30 minutes with his electric pace scares the bejeezers out of a tired defence and I think this is the format that I would like to see retained.
The one downside with Lowe was the composure with the 'punch' incident. I imagine that DC will have read him the riot act over that, we could have well been down to 10 men and a more tricky end plus Lowe would have been suspended and lost any recent gains made in first team credentials.
I also love the fact that Connolly comes in for Hills and we notice no difference at the back. I believe Hills is an exceptional player, so for me Connolly is possibly one of the most underrated and under valued players in the EFL - he just gets on with his job, and does it well.
Looking forward to the next three games and a break from league action (but gutted Wimbledon is cancelled, as we are now hitting form).
on October 29, 2025, 0:41:09
