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Post by lambethgull on Nov 12, 2011 18:35:26 GMT
Another fantastic result (and by all accounts, performance) from Martin Ling's men. The turnaround continues, and Mr Ling's Cambridge-based critics grow quieter by the day. I had my doubts a few games ago, but the way he's established a run and got his players performing is inspirational. Let's hope we get a good 2nd round draw and find our just reward in the 3rd round. With a new stand next year, we could be set up beautifully if things went our way. It could only take one more win for this possibility to be made reality!  |
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Post by loyalgull on Nov 12, 2011 18:37:35 GMT
yeh its that time of year when we go on our fa cup roll,but to be short handed by bloody awful draws,we all know it will be a crap draw,ie carlisle away,but we just have to grin and bare it i am afraid
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Post by milber on Nov 12, 2011 19:51:51 GMT
I see Howe is putting the run down to team bonding and a touch of paintballing.
whatever the squad/ML have done to turn our fortunes around the effect has been sensational.
Despite all my years of following the gulls I still get a buzz when we win.Makes all the difference.
Thank you & well done to the players, ML and his staff.
Milber
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Post by rjdgull on Nov 12, 2011 20:09:26 GMT
Well, with four straight wins and 12 goals scored then you must be buzzing Milber!  We got to the fourth round last year courtesy of two wins over struggling league 1 sides but this was so much better being on the road and scoring a hatful as well and it does make you wonder that with a bit of strenghening whether we could make a go of it in league 1?  Probably just as well that we didn't have a replay as we are away to Port Vale on Friday night that week and although our fixture list has so far been light it still is going to take it out of you. This is the one competition that I like to see us do well in and keeps up our record of getting to round 2 over the last seven years which is not bad considering we were in the conference for two of those years. The Chesterfield manager thought we were the better passing team today and he is going to need a turnaround similar to ours to stay in his job for much longer. |
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Post by loyalgull on Nov 12, 2011 20:28:53 GMT
quite an extraordinary turnaround in fortunes for us,the reason? i dont think anybody really knows,i am sure if lingy really knew he would bottle it up and sell it.No new signings just all change in attitude and application,quite amazing,we are starting to look pretty good going forward,the confidence is oozing and we are more than capable of keeping this going as long as we stay injury free
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Post by ohtobeatplainmoor on Nov 12, 2011 20:38:58 GMT
Great stuff - I really am not surprised that we went and won there after the last few weeks - Ling and his men have demonstrated 'bouncebackability' in abundance. I don't think Ling will get carried-away by the result, he'll keep their feet on the ground and keep them working - and as they're an honest bunch of pro's then that will suit them just fine.
Looking forward to seeing the highlights and watching the draw. No doubt we'll get a 'crap' one, but I think there will be the belief in the squad to take their game to the likes of Carlisle / Hartlepool / Scunthorpe away and get a result. Whilst I don't expect us to get a result against anyone I am confident we'll give a good account of ourselves.
A big 'well done' to the 255 fans there as well. Big respect to you all for your efforts today.
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Post by register on Nov 12, 2011 21:19:37 GMT
Well, you're not going to believe what happened, on my way to Northwich in Cheshire and got stuck in traffic just past Chesterfield...what could I do? What a match! Couldn't really see Dannys goal, too far away. Rene's goal was a belter, and Nico's...........an absolute bloody stunner! Chesterfield could and should have scored three or four, and we could and should have scored three or four more. As I said, what a match...it's what the FA Cup is all about!
Anyway, off to bed for me 'cause i'm off to Northwich in Cheshire at 0500 tomorrow...i'll beat the bloody traffic somehow! ;D
As a footnote...how did we get hold of our keeper...he's absolutely bloody brilliant!
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Post by lucy6lucy on Nov 13, 2011 1:28:57 GMT
Ask Mr Ling. After the southend match it was grim times how different things look 3 weeks on....it really is a funny game but hey the extra cash for reaching rd2 we can splash out on a better hotel next time(though I do belive we got the hotel for free!!!)
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Post by rjdgull on Nov 13, 2011 8:36:01 GMT
For those interested, the highlights are on tonight at 10:45p.m. on ITV1.  |
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Post by aussie on Nov 13, 2011 10:10:56 GMT
I think we should all give some credit to Brian Saah who has rissen above the critcism and puy in some very solid performances. Funny how Ling says that Ellis was awesome and then mentions Saah did o.k! |
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Post by aussie on Nov 13, 2011 10:16:31 GMT
Did anyone know Cheaterfield (I still haven`t forgotten) haven`t beaten a league team in the F.A. Cup since 1997!
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Post by hullgull on Nov 13, 2011 10:57:05 GMT
great day yday HI AUSSIE,so proud of the boys,and to top it off went to kfc and watched eng beat nz,and wasnt in the dog house with the mrs neither woo hoo HAPPY DAYS..simon
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Post by aussie on Nov 13, 2011 12:12:45 GMT
great day yday HI AUSSIE,so proud of the boys,and to top it off went to kfc and watched eng beat nz,and wasnt in the dog house with the mrs neither woo hoo HAPPY DAYS..simon G`day Si, still buzzing from yesterday! Didn`t know fried chicken outlets hosted egg chasing! Don`t tell Budliegh his Kiwi`s lost, he does get upset! |
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Post by bristolgull on Nov 13, 2011 14:50:59 GMT
yeh its that time of year when we go on our fa cup roll,but to be short handed by bloody awful draws,we all know it will be a crap draw,ie carlisle away,but we just have to grin and bare it i am afraid R How right you were, on paper not a good draw, but you never know, we could get something!!  |
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Post by loyalgull on Nov 13, 2011 15:45:47 GMT
chesterfield fans will be seething local derby down the pan
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