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Opinion only:-
For a change, instead of setting up to match the opposition, Butler used (IMO) the best system for our players, played to their strengths and let Southend management worry about us and react. Something that, in their fans opinion, they failed to do.Has to be the way to go.2 users thanked author for this post.
He’s developed really well since being given his chance. And been given a new surname.
Who’s Kian Johnson?
From the OWS 13 September 25:-
Scunthorpe United can announce the acquisition of goalkeeper Kian Johnson non-contract terms.1 user thanked author for this post.
“I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from Scunthorpe but what I will say is this. You are the biggest nastiest and direct side we have faced this season.!
I don’t get this at all, I think we have 3 outfield players over 6 ft.
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He hasn’t, I think you’re mixing Louis Jones and Kian Johnson up mick. (Still recovering from Prediction League celebrations?) Well done BTW, is that 2 in a row?
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Just had a look on their fans forum, ref and manager to blame it seems (That’s unusual!) However one up for Butler from a sensible fan:-
” I believe Scunthorpe have a significantly lower budget than ourselves and have completely outplayed us this season, they’ve been poor recently and now it looks like great management as when the time came they rose to the challenge and gave us what we deserved.”3 users thanked author for this post.
One of their star men, Scott-Morriss got a yellow card in added time. I reckon he was lucky not to get two in the first half! Dark Arts my a***!!!!!
They could have had a pen first half (Denton shove) we could have had a pen second half (Ewing) but should have had a definite pen when their defender tried to swap shirts with Whitehall before the game finished. Hope somebody got a picture.3 users thanked author for this post.
Right players picked, just needs to use the best system for them. If Pat Jones starts at RWB or plays there at any point of the game my dander will be well and truly up!!
Thanks for reading Andy – you know it makes sense.
Brilliant result, well done everybody, well deserved and on to Sunday.UTI!!!!1 user thanked author for this post.
I don’t care what happens to Rochdale and I have no idea what punishment will be handed out. I just don’t want us to be at risk.
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Clutching at straws to see if you can catch mick?
Everybody loves a trier. :-)1 user thanked author for this post.
High opinion justified based on his time with us.
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We’ve played worse and won against better teams than Eastleigh who were pretty poor. Lucky for us as we’d have lost 4 or 5 nil.
Positives:-
Ewing almost back to best
Smith showing first signs of form
Passing better
No obvious injuries
Confirmation that several players should have no further involvement here.
Can’t be worse on Tuesday. (Can it?)Negatives:-
Toothlesss in attack
System change meant half the team didn’t know where they were playing. Shambles4 users thanked author for this post.
” Sharp has had more clubs then Fred Flinstone so not sure there is any real loyalty or love for Scunny over anyone of the others.”
Loyalty in football? As rare as rocking horse s**t! The days of Matt Le Tissier are long gone, kissing the current club’s badge is as loyal as most get.
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Realistically, with our squad, we can only make 2 or 3 changes before the team becomes weaker.
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Weakened team at Gateshead – unacceptable
Weakened team on Saturday – essentialDon’t agree with either of those claims. It wasn’t ‘unacceptable’ to field a weakened team at Gateshead. It was very poor too field a side with so many changes and not give travelling fans an idea this might be happening to save the time and expense going (though awaywego apparently only goes for the craic regardless so…), His excuse and doubling down was poor too.
It’s not ‘essential’ at all to play a weakened team on Saturday. In my opinion, the starting eleven for Tuesday needs more game time to work on tactics, passages of okay and shooting. If you don’t believe he would get pelters for playing a weakened team on Saturday and losing Tuesday, I strongly disagree. Evidence for boot sticking in from a section of the online fanbase suggests otherwise.The result at Gateshead mattered, the result on Saturday doesn’t so it shouldn’t surprise anybody if team changes are made. At the moment the only result that matters is Tuesday. As for Tuesday’s starting eleven needing more game time – they’ve had all season, another 90 minutes isn’t going to make much difference. Shooting, passing, tactics – isn’t that what training’s for?
Because Butler insists that his changes don’t weaken the team.
Replace a front 3 of Roberts, Whitehall, Jones with Dausch, Howe, Smith and that doesn’t weaken the team? Only one person doesn’t think so.
(Before anybody counters with “what do you expect him to say?” My response is “nothing rather than b******t”)BTW I don’t suppose we could strike lucky and get FGR could we? Fans would be delighted to have the opportunity to sing an apology to Robbie I’m sure.
