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Title: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 01, 2018, 12:05:55 pm
Avoided a crude title. So Foley will be missing, McWilliams likely to take his played in Midfield but will we see Kasim on the subs bench. Crewe were on a good run of form until they met Mansfield on Tuesday. Might be a tight game unless we have another attention seeking referee to swing the balance.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 01, 2018, 12:26:46 pm
With a complete lack of injury updates - which looks like it’s Curle’s style - it would presumably be McWilliams into midfield with Facey or Odoffin at right back, alternatively if any of the defensive injuries have cleared up then he might look to returning to 3-5-2. Who knows as Curle loves to mix it up.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest1269 on November 01, 2018, 12:53:53 pm
With a complete lack of injury updates - which looks like it’s Curle’s style - it would presumably be McWilliams into midfield with Facey or Odoffin at right back, alternatively if any of the defensive injuries have cleared up then he might look to returning to 3-5-2. Who knows as Curle loves to mix it up.

......but his mix ups appear to have structure & actually get results


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 01, 2018, 13:30:48 pm
......but his mix ups appear to have structure & actually get results

I agree entirely - it wasn’t a criticism.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The Rauldinho on November 01, 2018, 15:18:34 pm
Good to keep the opposition guessing at which formation we will turn out, what did Mansfield play against them?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: stevecobb on November 01, 2018, 15:23:04 pm
Some of my Crewe  friends want  to know if they can get a chip bap  from around the ground?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 01, 2018, 15:25:38 pm
Good to keep the opposition guessing at which formation we will turn out, what did Mansfield play against them?

I’m pretty sure they played with 3 centre backs and wingbacks.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Poggy on November 01, 2018, 15:32:37 pm
I wonder if KC and staff went up to scout them?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The Rauldinho on November 01, 2018, 15:47:02 pm
I’m pretty sure they played with 3 centre backs and wingbacks.

Be interesting to see if we revert to this, Odoffin and Facey have played both CB and RB so should be interchangeable.

Certainly it should see McWilliams back in the middle of the park again from the start.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 01, 2018, 15:48:03 pm
I wonder if KC and staff went up to scout them?


I’m sure I read somewhere that Curle was going to watch the FA youth match on Tuesday - I’m certain someone would have gone to scout them though.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest2995 on November 01, 2018, 18:17:33 pm
Once McWilliams starts in midfield , I think he will stay there for good .
He closes down quicker than anyone else and gives real energy in there . Foley has played well but McWilliams is a step above him in my view.
Hopefully Facey is back to slot into the back three or four .
The big question is Hoskins , Powell or Williams partnering VV .


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 01, 2018, 19:47:54 pm
We could see Alex Nicholls feature in the Crewe line up. Don't know too much about the rest of them though apart from the 35 year old Nicky Hunt.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on November 01, 2018, 20:35:46 pm
I wonder if KC and staff went up to scout them?


You only have to watch on the relevant IFollow stream now!! No need for expensive scouting missions.......a tenner a game is enough!!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 01, 2018, 21:00:04 pm
It would be nice to know what injury facey has but I can see why curle plays his cards close to his chest.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Coolcat on November 01, 2018, 22:05:33 pm
Some of my Crewe  friends want  to know if they can get a chip bap  from around the ground?

Met a good crew of Crewe in Nottingham before Mansfield away this season. Good craic with them in the Canalside bar.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 02, 2018, 13:31:04 pm
Met a good crew of Crewe in Nottingham before Mansfield away this season. Good craic with them in the Canalside bar.

We sure did. Pretty much the only highlight of that day in fact.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Mathius on November 02, 2018, 14:46:56 pm
KC was at youth team game on Tuesday.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 14:51:32 pm
KC was at youth team game on Tuesday.

Good to hear. He may well will be needing a few of the younger lads before the season is out when suspensions and injury's start to bite. The Crew first teams average age isn't much higher than our youth team. They like them young at Crew that's for sure.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest3063 on November 02, 2018, 15:14:27 pm
Good to hear. He may well will be needing a few of the younger lads before the season is out when suspensions and injury's start to bite. The Crew first teams average age isn't much higher than our youth team. They like them young at Crew that's for sure.

You do realise it's Crewe, don't you?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 15:46:37 pm
You do realise it's Crewe, don't you?

Yes, I have a temperamental e on this particular device. Sorry to disappoint  ;)


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 15:50:13 pm
Temperamental e.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 15:52:28 pm
e e e

Decided to repeat an untruth until everyone believes it  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 16:01:20 pm
Dave Artell's view on an aggressive Northampton..

https://youtu.be/qiVp9QPXRL8


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest3114 on November 02, 2018, 16:03:54 pm
I agree entirely - it wasn’t a criticism.
I haven’t read a single criticism of Curlio on here since about 2 games in of his tenure. Wonder what odds you’d have got on that when he was appointed?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 02, 2018, 16:21:42 pm
I haven’t read a single criticism of Curlio on here since about 2 games in of his tenure. Wonder what odds you’d have got on that when he was appointed?

His legs are too thin.  ;)


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Coolcat on November 02, 2018, 16:35:33 pm
His legs are too thin.  ;)
;D Someone mentioned that a few weeks back at a game... ridiculously too thin!  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest3114 on November 03, 2018, 10:33:04 am
His legs are too thin.  ;)
That’s ruined that then Ronald hasn’t it, well done!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WasRambo on November 03, 2018, 14:12:36 pm
Afternoon all.

Any team news yet?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 03, 2018, 14:29:52 pm
Cobblers: Cornell, Odoffin, Turnbull, Pierre, Buchanan (c), McWilliams, O'Toole, Crooks, Hoskins, Williams, van Veen,

Subs: Ward, Jay Williams, Whaler, Powell, Bridge, Waters, Iaciofano.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 14:46:42 pm
I hate Kru..Cmon on Teyn
3-0
Crooks, Kvv and a 96th Icao Screamer


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 15:19:19 pm
Afternoon all. I met some Cobblers season ticket holders in Tenerife the other week. They were from Kingsthorpe.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Luxembourg Cobbler on November 03, 2018, 15:23:51 pm
1-0 Williams


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 15:24:12 pm
Get in there!!!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:24:16 pm
Boom...Willo after a great KVV move


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WasRambo on November 03, 2018, 15:25:19 pm
Hes just too good to be truuuuue


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:26:39 pm
Kvv is either brilliant or shyte..


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:33:16 pm
Overall its fairly even it looks like we are playing into the wind.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:37:56 pm
Im starting to get a very good feeling


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 15:44:59 pm
Im starting to get a very good feeling
I'm not.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:45:10 pm
McWilliams hits the bar after a great move.
I truly believe theres a 2nd goal in us..


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:47:22 pm
Crooks off injured.
Waters on

Im getting a very bad feeling now


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 15:49:06 pm
McWilliams hits the bar after a great move.
I truly believe theres a 2nd goal in us..
I don't


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 15:49:25 pm
Crooks off injured.
Waters on

Im getting a very bad feeling now
I'm not


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 15:53:45 pm
1-0 HT
Shame about Crooks but we're looking ok.
Should probably be 2 up


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The Rauldinho on November 03, 2018, 15:58:00 pm
Decent enough half, Crewe look pretty poor.

Defence have been good enough, VV playing out left in what looks a 4-2-3-1 seems to be working well.

Had all the chances really, probably should be 2-0 up.

Need another one I think,  but looking solid overall and the wind should be with us.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 16:20:23 pm
As it stands we're up to 16th. 7 points off the play offs.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 16:33:10 pm
As it stands we're up to 16th. 7 points off the play offs.
We're too big for League 2.
Playoffs by Crimbo. Champs By Easter..


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 16:39:24 pm
The tool hits the post.
Atd is 5401 which is very poor


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 16:40:41 pm
Alex Nicholls comes on for Crewe.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WasRambo on November 03, 2018, 16:48:53 pm
Cmon lads. Ive got a fiver on 3 nil


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 16:49:19 pm
2-0 Powell


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 16:57:19 pm
Keith Curle is undoubtedly the greatest manager in the world!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 17:02:45 pm
If only Curle would have come in sooner we'd be in or near the playoffs.
Great win lads!!!!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 03, 2018, 17:03:14 pm
Keith Curle is undoubtedly the greatest manager in the world!
hes the greatest!!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2018, 17:03:57 pm
If only Curle would have come in sooner we'd be in or near the playoffs.
Great win lads!!!!
Only 6 points off the play offs.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2018, 17:53:56 pm
Pretty easy review of that game. That was an absolute stroll in the park. Didn't remotely need to get out of first year. More of that will suit me just fine  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 03, 2018, 17:56:29 pm
Well, that's what happens if you are a L2 team that are trying to play out from the back as if they were the Spanish national team. Obviously Curle did his homework on them and knew that pressing them and spreading them out would pay dividends. Good substitutions at the right time, Jay Williams could end up being some player if he keeps up his steady progression. Turnbull and Pierre were solid. Well officiated today, what a difference from our last game.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 03, 2018, 18:37:49 pm
Agree about Jay Williams - slotted into an unfamiliar midfield role and didn’t look out of place at all. I thought jjot was a bit off the pace and Cornell did well to come out of his box so quickly in the second half to snuff out the danger - his kicks were very impressive particularly in the second half. I don’t know why Artell went with the starting line up that he did - when porter came on he caused more problems but first half was about as poor as it gets from a visiting team.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Clarity on November 03, 2018, 19:14:01 pm
Three pages so far on a match thread, just shows how people prefer to moan than praise. Well done on gaining three points on a game low in quality


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest49 on November 03, 2018, 19:27:18 pm
What the controversy after our first with the 4th official piping up?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest2677 on November 03, 2018, 19:31:51 pm
What the controversy after our first with the 4th official piping up?
What an imposing figure he cut!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 03, 2018, 19:39:07 pm
What the controversy after our first with the 4th official piping up?

Artell moaned to him that there was a foul in the build up to the goal - I was convinced that when the ref went over to him that somehow it would be chalked off but fair play to the ref, he stuck by his original decision.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest3063 on November 03, 2018, 19:50:43 pm
Three pages so far on a match thread, just shows how people prefer to moan than praise. Well done on gaining three points on a game low in quality

The moaning brigade are all in hiding, hopefully they stay there a lot longer.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: TownOwl on November 03, 2018, 20:01:59 pm
Very quiet on here!
Not our most stylish performance, especially second half, but a good tactical job done. Amazing to think we found wins so hard to come by in the last year or more, but now we get wins like this without getting out of second gear.

Shame he didn't do that at MK, but a fantastic finish from Powell today I thought.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Spinney cobbler on November 03, 2018, 20:02:20 pm
Not the greatest of performance but did enough to win.Great three points COYC.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 03, 2018, 20:12:33 pm
I hope the injury to crooks isn't too bad, if he'd still been on the pitch in the second half when the game stretched I think he would have punished Crewe - at least he's got a fortnight to recover but his creativity will be missed at Lincoln. I wonder how far off morias and facey are - the next 2 games would be ideal to get them back fit again.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WasRambo on November 03, 2018, 20:15:19 pm
Great 3 points. Pity we couldnt add a third...


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Macc Cobbler on November 03, 2018, 20:33:33 pm
Very satisfying victory against a very poor Crewe side.
 


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Irchy cob on November 03, 2018, 20:52:17 pm
Artell was a big uncompromising centre back and he should be embarrassed to be bleating about a “foul” in the build up to the first goal - if that had been given against him either as player or manager he’d have gone ballistic. The only reason the 4th official got involved is that Artell and his assistant put pressure on him.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Buster on November 03, 2018, 20:52:30 pm
This is the first time I’ve commented on the ‘Cornell’ debate but after today I have no reservations with him as our number 1.  He read the game well, was assured thoroughout, rushed out to clear when necessary and held onto that amazing save 2nd half which many keepers would have either missed or spilled


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Another Pedj on November 03, 2018, 20:56:43 pm
He didnt have a lot to do but held 2 long range shots cleanly. Give the boy a break


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: BackOfTheNet on November 03, 2018, 20:57:01 pm
This is the first time I’ve commented on the ‘Cornell’ debate but after today I have no reservations with him as our number 1.  He read the game well, was assured thoroughout, rushed out to clear when necessary and held onto that amazing save 2nd half which many keepers would have either missed or spilled

After the whistle had gone he also put in a good sprint to steer Van Veen away from Artell and off towards the tunnel before he got himself into more trouble!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: bungle on November 03, 2018, 20:58:12 pm
It's a refreshing change to have such a pragmatic manager after the naive idealism of recent incumbents.

The defenders have clearly been instructed to launch it into the channels at every opportunity. Not pretty and, by Curle's own admission not always effective, but it does result in simplicity and clarity which I think is what players at this level need. I'd certainly rather watch that than Crewe's painful attempts to play it out from the back which Curle managed to disrupt with ease.

The foundation is much more solid now which means that the league one quality provided by the likes of Van Veen and Crooks is much more telling.

Personally I'd be starting Powell on current form. Hoskins provides more defensive cover, which I think is why he keeps getting the nod, but Powell carries much more of a goal threat.




Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Another Pedj on November 03, 2018, 21:16:26 pm
Personally I would leave it to the manager. Hes not doing too bad.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: bungle on November 03, 2018, 21:20:09 pm
Personally I would leave it to the manager. Hes not doing too bad.

Great point. Let's suspend all critical debate until we lose a game. That'll lead to much more interesting match threads. :)


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: sixfields starling on November 03, 2018, 21:26:24 pm
Another good 3 points today, against a poor Crewe side, who hardly ever threatened. The centre of the defence looks really strong at the moment, Pierre and Turnbull are forming a really good partnership and you can clearly see the confidence returning in the whole defence, with Odoffin a different player under Curle. Next saturday will be a good test of how far we have come under Curle, in just over a month, as the fans sang in the west, it's good to have our cobblers back , long may it continue, well done lads.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest3114 on November 03, 2018, 21:54:40 pm
Are they a poor Crewe side or were they made to look poor? If we’re not careful we could end up diluting some well deserved credit. Let’s be honest this turn around is nothing short of sensational. It doesn’t matter who gets injured or dropped, we keep getting results and frankly I can’t believe it. To get us to the position we are in at this point in time and getting us this solid, where sides are barely creating a chance is a miracle? Or perhaps an exhibition in the art of management from a very capable and brilliant manager? On reflection I’m going with both.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest2995 on November 03, 2018, 22:03:20 pm
This is division 2
Crewe tried to play passing football and constantly got caught in possession without a threat .
We lump it into space as quickly as possible and win with ease .
Pierre immense and Van Veen a real threat .
Not sure why Artell is squealing - there was no foul for the first goal and the best ref we have had all season


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: clarkeysntfc on November 03, 2018, 22:11:37 pm
Not the best spectacle but we are in danger of looking like a decent side at this level. Could and maybe should have won more convincingly today.

If we can get to January in the top half and fix the still glaring lack of quality out wide, we may yet be able to salvage something from this season.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest47 on November 03, 2018, 22:20:12 pm
What an imposing figure he cut!

 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Coolcat on November 03, 2018, 22:27:38 pm
This is the first time I’ve commented on the ‘Cornell’ debate but after today I have no reservations with him as our number 1.  He read the game well, was assured thoroughout, rushed out to clear when necessary and held onto that amazing save 2nd half which many keepers would have either missed or spilled
Yes, another assured, confident performance!

So, to all you chaps in the North Stand... brilliant atmosphere!
We were singing as usual in the West Upper, but North loud and proud for much of the game.
It's rare up and down the country to find fans singing in more than one section... ;)


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Mr Jellyby on November 03, 2018, 22:39:44 pm
It's a refreshing change to have such a pragmatic manager after the naive idealism of recent incumbents.

The defenders have clearly been instructed to launch it into the channels at every opportunity. Not pretty and, by Curle's own admission not always effective, but it does result in simplicity and clarity which I think is what players at this level need. I'd certainly rather watch that than Crewe's painful attempts to play it out from the back which Curle managed to disrupt with ease.

The foundation is much more solid now which means that the league one quality provided by the likes of Van Veen and Crooks is much more telling.

Personally I'd be starting Powell on current form. Hoskins provides more defensive cover, which I think is why he keeps getting the nod, but Powell carries much more of a goal threat.




But to be fair , they was leaving acres in behind so why not hit the space . There was an air of Boothroyd around today wasn't there . What with Nichols , Artell and smashing long balls
It's pragmatic stuff and pragamatisism is a handy trait to have as a Cobbler


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest47 on November 03, 2018, 22:48:43 pm
But to be fair , they was leaving acres in behind so why not hit the space . There was an air of Boothroyd around today wasn't there . What with Nichols , Artell and smashing long balls
It's pragmatic stuff and pragamatisism is a handy trait to have as a Cobbler

Exactly, people were calling defenders to get rid. If there's no-one ahead of you then you just have to hit it into space.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 03, 2018, 22:59:02 pm
Yes, another assured, confident performance!

So, to all you chaps in the North Stand... brilliant atmosphere!
We were singing as usual in the West Upper, but North loud and proud for much of the game.
It's rare up and down the country to find fans singing in more than one section
... ;)

Thanks for the kind words  8) :-* Have very little voice tonight. The North today was brilliant. You guys didn't do too shabby yourselves.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 03, 2018, 23:54:17 pm
Interesting, reading back the Crewe Twitter feed from today's game that they felt our pitch was poor and bobbly . I look forward to seeing their bowling green later in the season  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: crazycobbler on November 04, 2018, 00:43:06 am
Decent performance against a poor Crewe side in all honesty. I can see why they were easily beaten by Mansfield midweek. Thought we controlled the game fairly well for long periods and limited them to very few chances. Back four were very good today, particularly Odoffin and Turnbull. Midfield looked assured if not spectacular. McWilliams’ energy and willingness to run will be vital whilst Foley is absent. Still unsure as to how Hoskins starts but hopefully Powell’s cameo will give KC food for thought. Andy Williams was excellent and seems to be really enjoying playing under the new boss. Thought Van Veen was extremely fortunate to avoid at least a booking for the off the ball incident at the end. From what I saw, Artell was completely right to feel aggrieved.

Overall a professional performance and another clean sheet. Long may the good form continue!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on November 04, 2018, 03:38:07 am
Huge fan of us spotting that they don't really like being pressured much, their goalkeeper especially, and therefore not giving them 2 seconds to think about anything particularly just after half time. Created a good few chances there. Old Keith might just work out alright for us, you know.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on November 04, 2018, 03:40:56 am
Yes, another assured, confident performance!

So, to all you chaps in the North Stand... brilliant atmosphere!
We were singing as usual in the West Upper, but North loud and proud for much of the game.
It's rare up and down the country to find fans singing in more than one section... ;)
i did wonder to my mate if they'd all been on the sauce this afternoon. Any reason why it was seemingly designated sing a song Saturday?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on November 04, 2018, 03:40:57 am
Yes, another assured, confident performance!

So, to all you chaps in the North Stand... brilliant atmosphere!
We were singing as usual in the West Upper, but North loud and proud for much of the game.
It's rare up and down the country to find fans singing in more than one section... ;)
i did wonder to my mate if they'd all been on the sauce this afternoon. Any reason why it was seemingly designated sing a song Saturday?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 04, 2018, 06:45:24 am
We'd sampled one or two jars but nothing out of the ordinary. Think we just like seeing players giving their all week after week and controlling a game with such ease  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WadeyCobbler on November 04, 2018, 07:01:31 am
A comfortable, strong and assured performance getting the job done with ruthless efficiency. Curle is proving to be an astute manager. Atmosphere was good from the off, despite the quiet away fans. I sit towards South end and also thought the North Stand was louder than usual. Good to hear.
It's a shame to have a break from the league now and we also have more away matches than home in the next month. It will be a good test as to how far we have come.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: ClarenceInDefence on November 04, 2018, 08:54:12 am
Not the best spectacle but we are in danger of looking like a decent side at this level. Could and maybe should have won more convincingly today.

If we can get to January in the top half and fix the still glaring lack of quality out wide, we may yet be able to salvage something from this season.

We'll be in the top half by December at this rate  ;)

Professional performance from the whole team yesterday, always looked comfortable for a, dare I say 'routine' 3 points.

Pierre/Turnbull again looking very strong; decent performance by Odoffin; VV showing touches of class; Williams putting in a shift, took his goal well and seems to be growing in confidence; JJOT continuing to raise his performance levels, unlucky not to score and good work in the lead up to the second; Waters good in the second after coming on for Crooks; Powell showing confidence with the way he took his goal; team as a whole showing signs of continuing to improve their 'game-management' which is very encouraging and overall giving an all round solid team performance.

Only negative was Crooks going off injured, hope it's nothing too serious, we've got too many injuries already!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Cordwainer2 on November 04, 2018, 11:05:10 am
Just read the Football League paper. Full page report most of which is Artell's rant. Odoffin in team of the week. We are 2nd over last 6 games.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: FezNTFC on November 04, 2018, 11:34:31 am
A pretty comfortable win, a bit like Oldham last week I was never worried .

I think two things that have been more noticeable under Curle is the amount of individual errors from players has significantly reduced. We're not complicating things, if the ball needs to be cleared up the pitch we get on with it rather than risking a pass that's not on or being caught in possession, as their midfielder was for Powell's goal. It's not kick and rush, but we pick and choose the moments when to play the prettier football and more often than not are getting them right.

We are also much more streetwise. I don't particularly like to see teams use the dark arts, but at times over the last 18 months I feel like we've helped the opposition out far more than we needed to. Just little things like KvV sprinting to the other side of the pitch when he was about to be substituted last week, or Cornell bellowing at Turnbull not to fetch the ball when it had gone out behind the North Stand yesterday. They are not match changing, they are not even particularly admirable. But it's about finding any little advantage we can get at the moment and letting the opposition know that we're no longer a pushover, and it gives me every confidence that we have a switched on manager at the helm.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Another Pedj on November 04, 2018, 12:28:32 pm
Several things are better but for me the most significant is  the 2 centre backs.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: AbingtonCobbler on November 04, 2018, 13:10:26 pm
Another win.  I could get used to this.

Win dirty win pretty who cares.  Points makes prizes.

Nice to see us being physical and giving other teams a duffing


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on November 04, 2018, 14:48:28 pm
Several things are better but for me the most significant is  the 2 centre backs.

Agree 100%. Whole defence looks a lot sounder since KC arrived but a mention for Odoffin who did very well yesterday.

I thought midfield struggled yesterday with JJOt & McWilliams well off their best. Crooks was also failing to make any impact when he got injured but we need him to be back at Lincoln.

Up front VV had an outstanding first half, Williams worked hard and Hoskins was the usual Hoskins, lots of effort but no end product. Put bluntly he needs to be replaced but you can't fault his effort.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Poggy on November 04, 2018, 15:35:46 pm
It's superb to read the sour opposition comments after the match. It must mean we are doing something right and long may it continue


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: DrillingCobbler on November 04, 2018, 19:13:31 pm
An efficient performance, and a very comfortable win.

If Crewe had actually tried to attack us...like they did the moment the 2nd goal went in...the game could have been very different. I thank them for that!

Add a winger to the team in January and a return to league1 could be a possibility. If of course we get to January a maximum of 5 points away from being in the mix.

Concrete Dolphin had another very good game; Im really starting to like him.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on November 04, 2018, 20:15:26 pm
I thought Keith's comments about Crewe playing football was very kind. They didn't do anything with the ball when they had it and were generally very poor. As for Artell's comments, I'm struggling to see where the fouls was in the build up to the first goal and as for they were side looking like scoring before our second, he needs to clean his glasses.

I felt we looked very comfortable and if we had moved up a gear we could have put four or five past them. Th  side looked confident and assured. Good win, great three points and it's a pleasure going to games again.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest170 on November 05, 2018, 07:53:33 am
I'm struggling to see where the fouls was in the build up to the first goal and as for they were side looking like scoring before our second, he needs to clean his glasses.

Agreed, i didnt see anything at the time and didnt looking at the highlights. There is contact and a small amount of holding but nothing worthy of a free kick and certainly nothing that would result in the tantrum he had during and after the game.

Did they show the incident with KVV at the end on the extended highlights? KVV and Ng were having a bit of a tussle and the ref was watching, KVV did move towards him but I didnt see it as a foul and again not on the level the dive (got up quick when the red card didnt come out) and tantrum from Artell


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest2995 on November 05, 2018, 08:49:37 am
An efficient performance, and a very comfortable win.

If Crewe had actually tried to attack us...like they did the moment the 2nd goal went in...the game could have been very different. I thank them for that!

Add a winger to the team in January and a return to league1 could be a possibility. If of course we get to January a maximum of 5 points away from being in the mix.

Concrete Dolphin had another very good game; Im really starting to like him.
The one thing we do need is a left sided wide player .
Whether that’s a wing back or midfield / forward player is debatable but we seriously lack pace on the left .


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Poggy on November 05, 2018, 10:12:13 am
The one thing we do need is a left sided wide player .
Whether that’s a wing back or midfield / forward player is debatable but we seriously lack pace on the left .

The squad really needs some left footed options.

With DB out of contract at the end of the season it wouldn't surprise me to see KC strengthen at left back during January.

And a left footed winger would be a decent addition as well


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Mathius on November 05, 2018, 10:32:55 am
Don't we need a right-sided wide player?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 05, 2018, 11:32:13 am
Don't we need a right-sided wide player?

No, we have enough players and have a great youth team to back them up.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: defender on November 05, 2018, 12:22:04 pm

 I  think we will get a point from this one. COME ON COBBLERS!


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 05, 2018, 12:23:08 pm
I  think we will get a point from this one. COME ON COBBLERS!

Reckon we will probably get 3 myself.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 05, 2018, 16:34:42 pm
Reckon we will probably get 3 myself.
;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on November 06, 2018, 08:19:43 am
I think the most important question from Saturday is: did Gollum finally overstep the mark (but not the touchline) on Saturday when he was thrown out?


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 06, 2018, 10:50:47 am
I think the most important question from Saturday is: did Gollum finally overstep the mark (but not the touchline) on Saturday when he was thrown out?

Which one? We have at least 500 Gollums among us. Having said that I am sure we have a quite few orks and even the odd Wizard.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Monkey on November 06, 2018, 11:20:24 am
Which one? We have at least 500 Gollums among us. Having said that I am sure we have a quite few orks and even the odd Wizard.

The really Angry chav. From such times as relentlessly getting angry and kicked out. My favourite one was at Leeds when we got relegated. He lasted about 5 minutes.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dan on November 06, 2018, 11:37:57 am
Also known as kick the boards. He was kicked out which was another highlight  ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 06, 2018, 11:47:25 am
Also known as kick the boards. He was kicked out which was another highlight  ;D

Ahh that one. Seen him kicked out,.. well actually carried out like a short plank on more than one occasion.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: DrillingCobbler on November 06, 2018, 12:33:31 pm
I think he wanted to get kicked out. Im basing that assumption on the fact that he had an unlit fag in his mouth. The equivalent of signalling to the bench to say 'Im coming off boss'.

My favourite nutcase is the guy with the dark straggly hair, about 5ft 8...Id guess late 40's. He was given a red card for celebrating on the pitch when we scored againt Oldham. He spent the first half on Saturday on the back row, a couple of seats away from me, and was extremely quiet. Id actually got my mate and my 8 year old to swap seats (me in the middle) to 'protect' Cory from his industrial language, and thats saying something coming from me!  ;D ;D

Anyway, at half time he returned to his usual position in his 'technical area', front row behind the goal...and was on hand to protest against the chucking out of the bloke who ran on the pitch. He's harmless, even if he doesn't sound or behaves like he is. When the games boring he provides some alternative entertainment!   ;D



Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest1269 on November 06, 2018, 12:39:42 pm
Agreed, i didnt see anything at the time and didnt looking at the highlights. There is contact and a small amount of holding but nothing worthy of a free kick and certainly nothing that would result in the tantrum he had during and after the game.


I guess we all see things differently but for me there was enough pulling contact to make him misdirect his control giving us the breakthrough -  so a foul for me, but having said that I don't know what the issue with the 4th official was as my understanding is they have no power on a retrospective decision if the ref hasn't given it.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on November 06, 2018, 18:54:48 pm
I think he wanted to get kicked out. Im basing that assumption on the fact that he had an unlit fag in his mouth. The equivalent of signalling to the bench to say 'Im coming off boss'.

My favourite nutcase is the guy with the dark straggly hair, about 5ft 8...Id guess late 40's. He was given a red card for celebrating on the pitch when we scored againt Oldham. He spent the first half on Saturday on the back row, a couple of seats away from me, and was extremely quiet. Id actually got my mate and my 8 year old to swap seats (me in the middle) to 'protect' Cory from his industrial language, and thats saying something coming from me!  ;D ;D

Anyway, at half time he returned to his usual position in his 'technical area', front row behind the goal...and was on hand to protest against the chucking out of the bloke who ran on the pitch. He's harmless, even if he doesn't sound or behaves like he is. When the games boring he provides some alternative entertainment!   ;D


He's a plank. The one that chucked the ball back to Cornell despite Cornell telling him to slow it down a bit? They scored about 30s later so that worked. He was telling anybody that would listen out the back at half time "I don't want to slow it down, it's the 39th minute and we're drawing" Hmm. I'd rather listen to the pro than you


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: guest170 on November 08, 2018, 12:49:37 pm
I guess we all see things differently but for me there was enough pulling contact to make him misdirect his control giving us the breakthrough -  so a foul for me, but having said that I don't know what the issue with the 4th official was as my understanding is they have no power on a retrospective decision if the ref hasn't given it.
I think you're being very kind to their player! I just think it was a shlt ball!! Im sure he was at fault for the second as well being caught in possession.
I can see how a foul could have been given but would have been very weak. I agree with you on the 4th official though, I thought they held the board up and made sure the mangers and subs etc behaved themselves.

Seems we're wrong though... "He assists the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. The referee, however, retains the authority to decide on all points connected with play." I've never seen it where the get involved with incidents such as the Crewe game though and more if there was serious foul play off the ball, mass brawls etc


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: WadeyCobbler on November 08, 2018, 21:55:18 pm
I think you're being very kind to their player! I just think it was a shlt ball!! Im sure he was at fault for the second as well being caught in possession.
I can see how a foul could have been given but would have been very weak. I agree with you on the 4th official though, I thought they held the board up and made sure the mangers and subs etc behaved themselves.

Seems we're wrong though... "He assists the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. The referee, however, retains the authority to decide on all points connected with play." I've never seen it where the get involved with incidents such as the Crewe game though and more if there was serious foul play off the ball, mass brawls etc
I'm sure Phil Crossley had a lengthy consultation with the 4th official and linesman in making that awful decision to penalise Eric Sabin rather than send off the Mansfield player in the infamous play-off game.


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: FezNTFC on November 09, 2018, 11:41:54 am
I'm sure Phil Crossley had a lengthy consultation with the 4th official and linesman in making that awful decision to penalise Eric Sabin rather than send off the Mansfield player in the infamous play-off game.
I'd love to ask Curle now whether he remembers Crossley's performance that night as the Mansfield manager. And how much he paid him ;D


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 09, 2018, 15:53:37 pm
Three pages so far on a match thread, just shows how people prefer to moan than praise. Well done on gaining three points on a game low in quality
yes but what a great 3 pages they were..
Home game usually have less people on here.
Plus people are watching the game on ifollow


Title: Re: Crewed.
Post by: Ron Obvious on November 09, 2018, 16:47:29 pm
After Crewe becoming a little upset about out terrible "bobbly" pitch????? I make the call for the return fixture at the beginning of March to be Bobble Day. Wear you most hideous bobble hat at the game and compose a few special bobbly songs to entertain the home fans. You can even ask you family/friends to buy you a nice once for crimbo.

Is this too rude?

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