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Post by Fonda on Dec 31, 2009 17:55:31 GMT
Our improved performances in recent weeks have been based largely on the effectiveness with which we've been able to get the ball into wide positions. Without Wroe i'd fear the service from the central areas will be stunted. Greavsie and Thomo would certainly keep things tight in the middle of the pitch, but we'd need more from them if we want to force a win. If Carlisle and Thomson have to come looking for the ball, they won't be playing in the areas we need them to be.
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Post by Dave on Dec 31, 2009 18:02:20 GMT
The thing is Shane it will not matter to much if Tomson ends up coming into the middle some times to pick up the ball, what he does best is run at players, beats then and is always looking to get a shot on goal himself.
Maybe playing Rendell and not Thompson would be a better move? he has great passing ability and does bring other players more into the game.
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Post by Fonda on Dec 31, 2009 18:06:45 GMT
He certainly has the vision, but i don't think Rendell has the other abilities required to play in midfield Dave.
I'm sure the team will be as you suggest mate. I just hope we're able to impose ourselves on Brighton, rather than concentrating completely on merely stopping them from playing - we've been there before this season. I don't think playing for the draw will ultimately be of any benefit.
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Post by Dave on Dec 31, 2009 18:15:10 GMT
Shane we won't be playing for a draw, not with £67.000 on offer for the winner( think thats how much it is) I expect to see Brighton start the better team and try passing their way around us and into our box. We may well be pressed back into defending more than we might like, but with Tomson and Carlisle we will have plenty of chances to attack their defense and the one thing we must do is take any chances we create. Sure its going to be a good game to watch and as long as we don't get a rubbish ref  still feel we will be in the hat for the next round. |
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Post by Fonda on Dec 31, 2009 18:39:13 GMT
I worded that badly. I didn't mean our intention would be to play for the draw - merely that selection would dictate that is the best we can achieve.
With our full strength side out, i'd have been reasonably confident of progression. With the suspensions, i'm a little less sure.
Our performances in the competition last season are enough to convince me we'll give it a good go though.
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Post by rjdgull on Jan 1, 2010 9:48:41 GMT
Surely the in - form strike force of Rendell and Benyon will start, with maybe Rendell in the hole. Sills will be a useful substitute, particularly if we need a bit of long ball retention up front in the latter stages.
Hargreaves and Thompson will make a good solid defensive midfield.
The Mansell /Carlisle and the Smith / Thomson combinations could be the key to getting forward.
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Post by davethegull on Jan 1, 2010 10:11:56 GMT
I'm sure Bucks will play Hargreaves and Thompson in the middle, bring in Ellis due to Robertson not being able to play and may start with Sills and Benyon upfront, having Rendell to bring on later if we have not scored, or need too. Priceless, you're suggesting leaving an in-form striker on the bench for a one trick pony who can't buy a goal against L2 defenders let alone L1, and you want to bring him on if we need to score. Dave i think you've been at the cooking sherry a bit to heavily. So the best way to get those goals we need is to leave Rendell on the bench? Absolutely laughable! |
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Post by Dave on Jan 1, 2010 10:33:05 GMT
I'm sure Bucks will play Hargreaves and Thompson in the middle, bring in Ellis due to Robertson not being able to play and may start with Sills and Benyon upfront, having Rendell to bring on later if we have not scored, or need too. Priceless, you're suggesting leaving an in-form striker on the bench for a one trick pony who can't buy a goal against L2 defenders let alone L1, and you want to bring him on if we need to score. Dave i think you've been at the cooking sherry a bit to heavily. So the best way to get those goals we need is to leave Rendell on the bench? Absolutely laughable! Not been at the cooking sherry Dave in fact I did not have one single drink last night and can't remember the last time I did have one. Before Zebs came to our club I had been shouting for Bucks to start Rendell and Benyon up front as I feel they are a better partnership than Sills and Benyon. My selection of Sills and Benyon is simply me trying to second guess what selection Bucks will make and I just feel with no Zebs to be able to pick and the fact that Sills has not been getting any starts lately in the league, he will start him in this game. If Sills gets good service from our wide players, we all know he can score goals and we should not forget we may just need his heading ability defending corners and set pieces as we could well be under pressure at times during this game. We will have to wait and see what team Bucks put out, but we should not just write Tim Sills off just yet, even if we believe he may not be here in the new year. |
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Post by merse on Jan 1, 2010 11:24:37 GMT
Priceless........................ i think you've been at the cooking sherry a bit to heavily......................... Absolutely laughable!  Which could all apply to you promoting Alex Jones' right wing conspiracy theories......................nearly as barmy as that Anti Buckle Theorist in Thailand 
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Post by aussie on Jan 1, 2010 11:38:56 GMT
Sills does not retain the ball up front, he merely flicks it on to no-one if he`s up top on his own or tries too lay it off! Take corners for example, if the ball pops out from defense and goes towards Sills, provided every ones not back in the box defending, then he is stranded and has about four defenders to try and deal with so the ball comes straight back at us, I`m not saying he can`t hold the ball up due to ability, it`s because he often doesn`t have an outlet or any options open to him and by the time help arrives he`s been under attack too long!
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Post by davethegull on Jan 1, 2010 11:49:52 GMT
Showing your usual ignorance then merse. Alex Jones is neither left or right wing. Have you ever heard of the left/right paradigm? Coming from a london cabbie, being accused of being right wing is somewhat amusing.
Dave, see your point but Sills?.......computer says no!
Really important we get a win tomorrow if only for the money. If we can bank a wedge from a cup run to offset the loss due to fewer fans thro the door we'll hopefully be able to push on next season with a few additions to the squad.
Hoping for a squeeky 1-0. Greavsie to score in the 95th with a pen.
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Post by merse on Jan 1, 2010 12:19:51 GMT
Showing your usual ignorance then merse. Alex Jones is neither left or right wing. Have you ever heard of the left/right paradigm? Coming from a london cabbie, being accused of being right wing is somewhat amusing. Yes he is near the paradigm, but I guess even Hitler would have described himself as a Paleoconservative had he had to stand trial at Nurenburg and not shot himself ~ he did din't he? AJ hasn't told you he's alive and kicking in a cupboard in the White House has he?  Having a different point of view is not ignorance, certainly not the ignorance of describing someone as something you are perfectly aware they are not.................however, carry on amusing yourself with my job description. If you want this particular "cabbies' opinion" on Alex Jones ~ I'd not take him too seriously if I were you; he's just another one appealing to the gullibility of the American public to boost his own ratings and thus his income......................about as serious as X Factor, Jerry Springer or Dancing On Ice ~ light entertainment: but in his case bloody dangerous when taken seriously by red neck "30 second attention limit" Sun Readers! Have fun in the sun |
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Post by rjdgull on Jan 1, 2010 12:21:29 GMT
Sills does not retain the ball up front, he merely flicks it on to no-one if he`s up top on his own or tries too lay it off! Take corners for example, if the ball pops out from defense and goes towards Sills, provided every ones not back in the box defending, then he is stranded and has about four defenders to try and deal with so the ball comes straight back at us, I`m not saying he can`t hold the ball up due to ability, it`s because he often doesn`t have an outlet or any options open to him and by the time help arrives he`s been under attack too long! I agree with a lot of that Aussie and I have seen Sills flick the ball up the field to himself: which generally does not work too well. What I meant, is that when the ball goes long, we have a better chance of retaining possession by virtue of him winning those flicks ons. |
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Post by davethegull on Jan 1, 2010 12:32:53 GMT
Merse your ignorance of Jones' political views are obvious. But while there are people like you around to ignore what's going on it will continue to do so. As for being gullible, you only have to look at the "man-made global warming" con to realise just how many people believe everything their gov't tells them to believe, cos they wouldn't lie to us would they? I prefer to make my own mind up.
Oops, strayed off topic.
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Post by aussie on Jan 1, 2010 12:35:47 GMT
Sills does not retain the ball up front, he merely flicks it on to no-one if he`s up top on his own or tries too lay it off! Take corners for example, if the ball pops out from defense and goes towards Sills, provided every ones not back in the box defending, then he is stranded and has about four defenders to try and deal with so the ball comes straight back at us, I`m not saying he can`t hold the ball up due to ability, it`s because he often doesn`t have an outlet or any options open to him and by the time help arrives he`s been under attack too long! I agree with a lot of that Aussie and I have seen Sills flick the ball up the field to himself: which generally does not work too well. What I meant, is that when the ball goes long, we have a better chance of retaining possession by virtue of him winning those flicks ons. I suppose it depends on which end of the field you were refering to really, I was concerned about defending in this instance as that`s what I feel we will be doing a lot of in this coming fixture! You are spot on if we have the pressure on the opposition but will this be the case in point on Saturday, I feel no, so that is why I posted what I posted, just trying too stay with in the context of what is likely to eventuate. If Bucks does go for Tim up top then IMHO the style of defending will have to be everyone back and when we get the ball we move forward together and try to keep the ball by playing to feet and thus out of our half rather than punt it up and hope a lone player can hold it for a length of time, my prefered option would be to have some one with pace up top and one or two racing forward to assist to help keep the ball from their players as we counter attack! We have options to choose from, how we set our stall and the mind set on the day will be all important and that is down to one very important person who I trust implicitly with our team and that is Mr.Buckle! |
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still feel we will be in the hat for the next round.
