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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Bristol Rovers (h)
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on: February 18, 2024, 13:36:24 pm
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See, now you maybe getting somewhere. Leonard is maybe being pushed forward because Hoskins isn't in the team. When we won at Bradford McWilliams took on that marauding role from deep to good effect. If you run into a position in the box, the one place you don't run is to where one of your team mates is already placed.
Thanks for your patronising remarks - simplistically I don’t subscribe to your Hoskins theory. Have seen too many games/players over the years to think otherwise. Don’t waste your time or get a hobby!
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Bristol Rovers (h)
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on: February 18, 2024, 11:55:25 am
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As I've said a number of times before, I agree with that perspective? It's almost as if when Sam is playing, the first option/target for the 'out ball' is him, sometimes to the detriment of a possible better option, which gives the opposition an obvious opportunity to close us down. Without him, all options are immediately 'on the table' and gives the team a different, less structured and free flowing look.
I find your analysis on the Hoskins effect when in the side somewhat surprising given the fact that Hoskins is by far our leading scorer (again) this season! The outball scenario you describe is far too vague. From the game’s I lhave seen this season the outball for me invariably goes to either Simpson, Bowie and Appéré If you are specifically referring to an outball in the final third then if it goes to Hoskins then generally it’s because he has pass in him plus a goal strike! Quite often Leonard drops deep enough to receive an outball; another popular recipient of an outball is Guthrie! If an outball pass is made in the final third hopefully Hoskins or Bowie are generally the receivers, then we are in with a goal chance. If Leonard is pushed forward as in recent weeks then that adds another string to our bow.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Bristol Rovers (h)
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on: February 17, 2024, 23:43:27 pm
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Deserved win against a poor Rovers side and 3 well taken goals. When they had possession we got men behind the ball and defended in numbers which was much better. Can't believe the number of their supporters who thought they should have had a nailed on penalty when it was a laughable appeal. They at times had some nice approach play but no end product but were quite good at finding touch, maybe they thought they were at Franklins Gardens, our GK didn't have a serious save to make.
Positives:- McWilliams and Sowerby back on the bench and getting some minutes and Sherring back min the starting 11. Negatives:- Sherring going off with another injury and assume Gape was not fit.
Their Forum is in melt down
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Injury Updates....
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on: February 17, 2024, 22:51:15 pm
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No, I'm saying if you lose 3-4, it's not your attack you should be concerned about.
When you watched Carr side, and Wilders to an extent, you weren't concerned how many you let it because you always believe you could score more.
Well I watched a lot of Carrs and Wilders games and I don't think the Managers of both sides set up their sides based on your logic. In any case there is still a good argument to suggest that even last Tuesday we failed to score more than we did! At the game today we looked immeasurable better in defense with Sherring present, so perhaps our recent losses and draws were down to mass absence of key players.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Injury Updates....
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on: February 17, 2024, 21:19:05 pm
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I agree that Sowerby is the big miss. Just makes things tick in the middle. Alongside this it's no coincidence we looked better when Leonard played further forward. Getting his quality up into the danger areas was massive for us and the sooner we can do it again the better.
As for Hoskins....only at the Cobblers would you finally unearth a 20 goal a season striker of his quality and some would argue we are better without him.
As far as I am aware criticism of Hoskins has come from one persistence source, there has been others but they generally do at least offer some praise, even endearments from one charitable source.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Bristol Rovers (h)
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on: February 17, 2024, 18:58:34 pm
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Dont worry. Manny is on sucidal watch but I have spoken to him.
Brough I thought played ok, hit the bar and very good clearance on the ten yard line. Glad he did too!
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Injury Updates....
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on: February 16, 2024, 18:24:35 pm
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For me and it appears generally true that a decent/strong defense is the making of a good side. It also gives more opportunity to the forwards as well as the midfield players. All our successful sides had exemplary central defenders like Branston, Wilcox and now Guthrie (in season 22/23). Our astute forum expert this season the redoubtable QAP has suggested that this season seems to be generally that we may have defensive issues. Guthrie's example last Tuesday held the defense such as it was, kept us in the game. For me the loss last Tuesday was as much due to key player absences but significantly aided by defensive errors. As much as it goes against the grain we have not as yet replaced Horsfall. Sherring is a decent replacement but appears to have gone awol recently and is certainly missed. Should be interesting game tomorrow both sides chronically effected by Injuries with two rookie keepers - he who turns up will win it.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: The Nene Derby part 2 05.03.24
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on: February 16, 2024, 17:27:30 pm
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Please, Evers, could I be excused for this one, despite being able bodied. I am only finishing work in Bradford at 18.00 and would struggle to get there before ko.
I know it's not the same, but I promise to watch it on IFollow.
Please yourself - if people can travel from abroad to attend it might mean your CV needs to be revised! Ever heard of a sick note or better still a 'knock'.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Injury Updates....
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on: February 16, 2024, 15:40:14 pm
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I dont know if its Brady not wanting to give the opposition any insight at all or if hes trying not to put pressure on those injured players to return.
Either way I dont see how giving people an update on the long term absentees like Koiki, Magloire etc harms anyone. These are players that have not played in huge periods of time, its not like they are going to start, or play for more than a few minutes. Does it really impact anyone to know on their progress? I do find that a little frustrating as im really interested in how they are getting on.
If I was Brady - would be very careful about on Player availability this Saturday. Tell the media nothing.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: The Nene Derby part 2 05.03.24
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on: February 16, 2024, 14:16:45 pm
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I know an able bodied guy from Gibraltar who will be joining for it.
Taxi too and from booked. Charters on arrival. A decent boozer even if it is in Peterborough.
Obviously a well funded gentleman fan! They do exist I have seen at away games quietly assuming a nonchalant air.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: January 2024 Transfer Window
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on: February 16, 2024, 13:54:16 pm
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Insider had a different view than the "keyboard warriors" on here, so he stopped posting. He might well have done. He used to travel on the coach so i got to know him. From what I can remember he suffered from some unfound criticism on here around 2015. He also delivered a fine rallying speech at the memorable Town Hall Meeting. I liked him, for me a decent fan and person too.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Players Under & Out of Contract
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on: February 16, 2024, 10:34:09 am
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Not knocking our medical support team and facilities but I'd imagine the Saints have a good set up. I was joking about the NHS, I'm sure we use private treatment. It's a vicious cycle whilst we sign the likes of Hylton and (hopefully not) Moore but then again it doesn't seem to matter what age or record you have, we can injure you!
Am not quite sure where this criticism of players is going. Can only assume people realise that most clubs have issues for example Bristol Rovers and Oxford are in similar circumstances to us let alone Orient!
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: Players Under & Out of Contract
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on: February 16, 2024, 10:24:44 am
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I'd 100% keep Appere. I know he isn't prolific, but he's young, works hard, and has a decent pass in him. Reminds me of Hoskins in that the workrate and application are there, and there's a hint of same talent in him, but the composure isn't quite there yet. He's not as important to the team as Bowie and Leonard and about the same as Simpson, but all three of those are leaving.
We can’t do anything about loan players realistically.
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The Hotel End / Cobblers Corner / Re: January 2024 Transfer Window
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on: February 16, 2024, 09:36:41 am
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Gape had been training with us for 2 weeks before signing and Moore for over a month yet we had no idea. What happened to our training ground spotter?
Insider was the man, drummed out by a few on here. Thought he was a good source but suffered from some unjustified harsh criticism and resigned about 3 years ago. Remember chatting to him and he appeared a decent enough supporter.
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