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They clearly do need a striker like Michael from the 'Opposition View' for us noted. I didn't see the fuss over Shaun Whalley, I thought he played a very average game. I mean, he chased and put effort in, but he just reminded me of some of the poor strikers we have had over the years, he looked more suitable to the Non League. Dara Costelloe, their number 17 looked useless too. Maybe it was a day off for Accrington? I do think some of the comments about us being weaker and them so poor is naive thinking that takes away from the performance that our lads gave. They probably have too many underperformers, that are good when the team can lift them but become average when they are outclassed. On a different day, they might have made more of a game of it, but we applied a good level of game management in our approach without really requiring more firepower. Our team that started, once the first goal went in, was always going to win. They seemed unable to make an attack count, which a striker might help with. Defensively, I thought there were some good signs with their team. As again, I couldn't fail to give Michael Kelly for his ability to prevent us from scoring more. I still do think they are a good team, just not today but poor is how we made them look, not how they are. Obviously their form doesn't help.
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You can see Accrington Stanley are a good team, although I don't think they performed their best. I heard comments from a lot of fans about how poor they were, I don't think they played all that badly. I just feel Notts made the game feel very calm and routine. I did feel nervous when I saw we were without Jodi Jones and Dan Crowley, as I wondered if we would be weakened by their absence. I thought the squad stepped up and played well throughout the game. Notts played with a certain level of confidence, it clearly starts from the back and goes forward with how the team plays. Accrington struggled with our quality; it really was a game of two teams that are "good" but we edged it in terms of control and professionalism. The moment Accrington couldn't keep a grip, they started to be very physical and quite dirty. That isn't an attractive part of their game, but teams do it in. Partly to frustrate, but also because they just want to stop the play and the momentum that Notts built. It was a great team performance by Notts, where we could have easily scored more. Curtis Edwards perhaps should have taken a punt on goal, instead of trying to assist a teammate. I praise his decision not to be selfish, but the chance was screaming to be hit towards goal and I certainly wouldn't have moaned had the effort been wasted. I'm sure it's a balanced thing, which he thought would be better presenting someone else with the chance. Defensively, Notts were solid at the back and that gave us a great platform to go forward with our attack. With the absence of players who do make this team click, we never seemed to really miss them on the pitch today. That alone is a very promising sign, which should ease some concerns about the depth of the squad. Michael Kelly, aka Aiden Stone's brother, was remarkable in goal for Accrington Stanley and gave them some hope. Without his performance, I think we could have easily scored 5, but with his heroics he kept out some very outstanding efforts. Including two double saves, which one of them really should have gone into the back of the net. How about replacing Stone with Kelly? I'm joking, I do like Stone but wished he had the confidence to fight to improve. I think he would honestly do much better with the defenders we now have. To expand on this:
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Prediction league 24/25 round 5 - Saturday 7 September
Chris replied to DangerousSausage's topic in Prediction League
Barnsley 1-0 Bristol Rovers Charlton Athletic 2-0 Rotherham United Joker Cheltenham Town 0-0 Harrogate Town Colchester United 2-0 Bromley Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Gillingham Braintree Town 0-1 Woking Gateshead 1-1 Barnet Hartlepool United 2-1 Halifax Town -
I used to believe wearing away shirts at home was unlucky, but then I found myself buying more of them and this eventually faded. I used to have a home shirt I believed was lucky, as I didn't watch Notts lose wearing it, but it stopped fitting me years ago. It was a medium, there's no chance that would now. I did think about trying during the season where we were relegated, but I just opt towards bringing Ava (@CutiePie) with me. Every game she has attended we have won, including all four games she made during the same season I mentioned before. Jake didn't believe me, though even he ended up trying to convince Ava to come to more games when surprisingly for him, we won. Tranmere, Mansfield, and Grimsby are 3 of the 4 she made. Considering how we did that season, they proved to be big wins. That was the last season Ava actually went to see Notts, getting her back these days isn't remotely doable.
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@Fan of Big Tone I have been watching it with Kate, it's actually very funny - especially in parts. Oliver Savell really steals the show, and is a great choice to act as a younger Alan Carr. What makes it more interesting to me, is the balance between his father's relationship and how he coped at a young age for being camp. We're on the second season, having watched the episode where he was sick going into kissing the girl who clearly adored him. The Guess Who part, where Alan explained that it was his only "female crush" and the beret hat was hilarious.
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Introduction: Name: Michael Beardmore. How long have you supported Accrington Stanley? I’ve supported Accrington Stanley since I was about 8. I’m now 35. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, I’m a season ticket holder. Age? 35. Favourite Player? Shaun Whalley. Andy Holt has been a prominent figure in the club’s management. How do you feel about his leadership and the direction he has taken the club? Are there any specific initiatives or changes he has implemented that you particularly appreciate or disagree with? Andy Holt has been amazing for Stanley. What he has built at the club is incredible, including the ground and clubhouse. I agree with the changes he has made. How would you rate Accrington Stanley’s performance so far this season? Are there any standout players who have made a significant impact? I don’t think we have played really badly. We’ve had a couple of tough games. Against Doncaster away, we were well in the game for 65 minutes. Shaun Whalley has been as consistent as always, showing quality. A few new lads have looked good too. Tyler Walton looks like a real find. Are there any specific matchups or battles on the pitch that you think will be particularly important in determining the outcome of the game? We just need our defence to stay strong. Maybe Farrend Rawson can try to keep Daavid McGoldrick quiet, but it won’t be easy. What are your expectations for the upcoming match against Notts County? Do you feel confident about Accrington Stanley’s chances? We played okay there last season, but again, it won’t be easy at all. I’d take a draw now; I’ll say 2-2. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Accrington Stanley in the near future? Conversely, what opportunities do you think the club should capitalise on? It’s always the same for Stanley, keeping our better players is a challenge every season. And some of the young lads too. It’s not easy. What are your expectations for Accrington Stanley this season? Do you have any specific hopes or predictions for where the team will finish in the league? Safety first, I’d take mid-table, but I would love a play-off push. Maybe this young team, including Donald Love, isn’t quite ready for that yet. Accrington Stanley has a reputation for nurturing young talent. How do you feel about the club’s youth development program? Are there any young players you believe have the potential to become key figures in the future? We have a fantastic young set-up with the likes of Alex Henderson, Connor O’Brien, Dan Martin, Aaron Pickles, and a few more. Yes, the future does look bright. Final comments from Chris Accrington Stanley are always a team which is well-organised and works as a unit. They will be dangerous on the break and counter. Notts County must show their robust approach to defending, with Stanley being quite effective at set pieces and this will be a key area for the magpies' to balance. In attacking, Notts will have to make use of all the space on the pitch and when chances present themselves, it would be good to see the centre of the park explored and not just the flanks. We have the quality to punish them, but I believe it will fall down to pressure and who takes their chances. I predicted a 2-0 win for Notts. Join the conversation on Pride of Nottingham's match discussion as Notts County takes on Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane - share your thoughts and predictions! Members of Pride of Nottingham are actively discussing the Notts County board's statement following the closure of the transfer window, join in and share your views!
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The key for Notts will be to try to make sure we continue with the good work down the flanks, but at times drift into the centre of the park when play opens up. We can be a bit predictable when we rely on the wider areas of the pitch, and it's the quality we have that makes it work. It's like how we focus on trying to create chances where there's little for the finisher to do but tap the ball into the net. I would like to see us take a few chances from the edge of the box and focus on getting shots on target. I doubt deny that Accrington will be very organised themselves as a team but it's important that Notts tries to balance the way they create chances.
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Please, can we try to keep this a bit more focused on the race to net-zero itself? I believe it's very important that the UK looks at ways to bring cheaper energy to the masses. The fact that Electric and Gas companies are more worried about paying their shareholders huge amounts of money - at the cost to people who are struggling to live a quality life. It's not just old people, it's families and single people. It's horrible to think that anyone could be forced to face a winter without the ability to afford to warm their home, especially the elderly. Yet it is a situation many people are in, and the point is that nobody should be suffering like this within the UK. Not when they are living a life where they cause no harm, are just trying to live the best possible life. If Labour could get the balance back, the economy would be much better off if people could afford to buy their food shopping without worries. Could afford to treat themselves to a meal, able to pay fuel, gas and electricity and able to put money back into regular spending. When people can spend, that is the best way to have a healthy economy because people are providing taxes, allowing small businesses to grow, and it creates a way where money can be reinvested if more people can afford to simply live. Renewable energy is something that could help in the long term, but there are other options which should be explored to bring the costs down. Stricter rules over the amount of profits companies can make during a recession or cost-of-living is a must. The burden of making the UK better shouldn't just fall on the poor, the people who struggle to live or pay their bills. It should hit those higher up who wouldn't remotely be effected by missing out on a nice pay day.
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I have to be picky, the video quality is awful and reminds me of when I used my Nokia 5310 Xpress Red phone. It's very whitewashed, which takes the enjoyment away from actually seeing it. There are cheap drones on the market that can capture better footage.
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Memory Club.... Rotherham & Kevin Keegan visits Notts
Chris replied to Piethagoram's topic in Jimmy Sirrel Stand
I wondered if Kevin Keegan had done some sort of event I hadn't heard about, as many of my Facebook friends managed to get their photos taken with him. Impressively, he seemed very friendly and was all smiles. Now it all makes sense. It was interesting to see him at Meadow Lane. The memory club is a very good idea. -
Yes, when I posted in a banter group on Facebook asking for Swindon Town fans to answer some questions. He was a player mentioned before I had even spoken to anyone, but the fans I did speak with said he was a very good player for them.
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Why not? It's quirky and it repurposes an old bus. A lot of non-league clubs have parts of their stands taken from sheds and other building materials. I forget what, @super_ram told me about Alfreton Town's stand(s). It's something along this line, that one of the stands was made up of something re-used nearby.
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I see the game similar to Swindon Town, Accrington might not have had a great start, but they are better than where they currently sit. We know very well they can punish you if allowed to get back into the game, they can lead and work well as a team to come back into games. Notts will have to be at their best, as we might hold onto the ball and have a high possession rate, but it's important we defend robustly, but also try to keep the play in their half of the pitch. Last season, they impressed me with how dangerously they could break or counter. I haven't seen much of them this season, but I know they are a good team and have a knack for nurturing young talent.
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Prediction league 24/25 round 4 - Saturday 31 August
Chris replied to DangerousSausage's topic in Prediction League
It's all about maintaining points and remembering to post to each round! I am sure everyone will have a rollercoaster of a prediction League. When you are nearer the bottom, there's only one way to go. -
He did runs like that so many times for us, it was a very nice goal. A little bit of Goo Goo Doll's Iris, which caught me by surprise.
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