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Can tell the manager is starting to make his mark on the team now. Nothing over complicated, Everyone knew what their role was, simple shape, and we displayed a ruthless streak rarely seen in games. It was not dissimilar to the 1st half at Solihull but crucially we took our chances.

Bennett is exactly the type of striker we need in this system, and he put in a great shift today. Cam will now be attracting interst from others so hopefully he has contract beyond June. Leake is a very good defender for this level and is now showing he has abit of nous up higher up too with his runs- again, clearly progressing under Dean’s management.

It’s good we are starting to get some consistency with the team selection now and In hindsight Bunker and Fewster returning will not be a bad thing.

Still believe we are down but if we can maintain that level of performance then punters will turn out next year to watch us.

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Awaywego wrote:

Sorry not at our ground Pat under 18s Cost 6 pounds only under 12s free, no doubt you can blag it if I’ve got a spare free one I give it to the iron youth in the queue.

Wrong again old boy.

Adult and 2 U18 for free. Look under promotional packages.

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We could win every game next year, but it’s still regional football at a part time level, so £22 is too much .

There’s a floating support at the minute waiting to be tapped in too, next year is a good opportunity to get 4,000 through the door every game. With early bird prices being delayed, I expect the club are waiting to see what league we are in which will mean a price reduction.

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The concession prices at the club cannot be faulted, but again, £22 adult prices for regional football won’t wash with many.

Still not a patch on Walsall though, their supporters are in uproar with their recently released prices- £520 for league 2 football

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Deereyme66

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Draw’s not good enough, have to be going there with the intention of it being a must win.

They’ve just lost Dallas and have Osbourne suspended (their MOTM when they did us 4-3).

Chapman

Ogle
Richards-Everton
Smith
Leake

Pugh
Whitehouse

Wilson
Butterfield
Shields

Bennett

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Have to be reduced When most of the league is part time, you can’t expect people to be paying £22.

Hilton hinted that the club cannot operate at its current capacity so changes are coming regardless. The academy could be one of the first casualties

However, A big saving would be to stop making unnecessary signings.

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Deereyme66

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WonderGoals wrote:

Not in that shielding role we haven’t. Only Pugh and Whitehouse who could play there wo are fit.

We may have to go to just the 1 sitter in Pugh and play somebody slightly ahead of him or go to a more conventional 4/3/3. 4/3/3 makes more sense Butterfield, Pugh and Whitehouse ?

Shrimpton won’t be match fit and Fewster got picked the other game out of nowhere and looked miles off it.

Think you try and over complicate things sometimes WG. Whitehouse and Shrimpton can play both there, no problem.

I’d especially want to see Shrinpton have another run of games before the end of the year because I suspect there is a very good player waiting to be unearthed.

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On his Instagram. Shame as he was putting in some solid displays; however, centre mid is our most congested position so it gives a chance for Whitehorse and Shrimpton to battle it out for the spot.

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Iron-awe

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He got some pelters on Saturday but Credit to Dean for getting a response 2nd half; their hands dropped when we got in front and it looked comfortable there on in.

Back 4 all had a good game, as did Bennett. Midfield still looks disjointed and there were far too many gaps which allowed altrincham to play, without ever really threatening.

Results against us tonight so unfortunately we haven’t gained any ground, but we all know the writing is on the wall anyway, just need to start looking at getting a settled team, picking up a few more wins and build some momentum ready for the NLN adventure next year.

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Chapman

Ogle
Smith
Richards- Everton
Daniel

Wilson
Butterfield
Pugh
Feeney

Elliot
Bennet

2600 poor souls freezing their balls off.

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Can see it being higher, especially if we are winning more games

Regardless, why would we be part time with 2k crowds?

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How can a club averaging 3.5k go part time?

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It was the manner of the defeat has sent alarm bells ringing for supporters. He showed no tactical nous to switch things up when every man and his dog was screaming for wingers; The post match interview was worrying too.

I imagine He’ll be backed by supporters for the short term but don’t expect people to pay £22 and not moan when served up with that yesterday.

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cassidystash

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Don’t know where to start after that, Absolutely dire from start to finish.

The players had no idea what to do today other than play 10 yard passes across the backline. No wingers eventhough the game was crying out for them and no sense of urgency at all to create anything. We are virtually relegated after the last 3 games and we still have 4 players defending against a lone striker when the opposition had 10 men.

Additionally 11 men in the box defending a corner and the crowd having to tell the manager to leave one up front? Cmon FFS this is basics we are talking about.

Really pissed off with that today; I had no expectations of survival when we were taken over and came to terms with relegation a long time ago. But, today was not acceptable.

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MK Iron, Alfred, mistertonmick, SD0101, Awaywego, Iron-awe

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Chapman

Ogle
Boyce
Everton
Leake

Bunker
Pugh
Whitehouse

Butterfield

Burnett
Elliot

Att: 3400

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The responses on the usually toxic Twitter show what high esteem he is held in by Iron fans. Deserved

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open hearth iron

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Definitely the 2 worst sides in the league on show tonight- shocking game of football.

We just can’t dictate a game at all- barring a nice 10 minute spell in the 2nd half it was all pedestrian again with no real urgency to create chances; Ogle being the exception.

She’s not belting out an anthem yet, but the fat lady is warming up the vocal chords

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waltersleftfoot, cassidystash

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I agree with that we need to know which companies own what part of club/ground. Hilton has alluded that the land is not in the clubs name and I would expect that to be clarified.

I Was referencing the point above about Swann selling the club and not the land.

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Very early days but I like what I’ve seen and heard from him. The only thing I’m not keen on is the continuation of a scatter gun approach to transfers although I’m not sure how much of that is down to Dean.

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Ferrite

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Hilton had stated numerous times he has bought the lot but it will take abit longer to tie up that side of things due to legalities.

Can people just not be arsed to read anything and run off with their own narrative ?

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FAQ now up on the official website.

I’m interested to know where the money will go once raised. Hilton has mentioned about developing the land around the ground, but even some vague plans would be nice and maybe encourage others to invest.

Think I will invest Once a copy of the lease is released and Coolsilk are completely out of the equation

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bartonscorpion, RoamingBull

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Wasn’t down to a lack of effort yesterday, poor set up and just poor individual performances.

Expect 4/5 changes for Maidstone. I’d be tempted with:

Chapman

Ogle
Smith
Richards
Leake

Feeney
Pugh/Bunker
Whitehouse
Shields

Gerry
Elliot

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waltersleftfoot

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Can’t disagree with that Cass, really poor from everyone.

Manager seems to have read it the same as supporters which is reassuring, he needs a response from them on tuesday.

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I don’t believe Draws are good enough now unfortunately. If we are serious about staying up then we need to start putting back-back wins together.

Go out there and aim for 3 points.

Chapman

Ogle
Everton
Boyce
Leake

Pugh
Bunker

Wilson
Butterfield
Beestin/Ferris

Gerry

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Have to respect the manager for sticking with Pugh and Wilson, he could have easily replaced them with shields/Fewster/Ferris.

Pugh seems to be excelling by getting forward more and driving into the box; I’ve never been sold on him but he’s putting in some solid performances of late.

All we need now is some confidence in the final third: take more shots, get more crosses in and start gambling more with through balls and runs. The Wrexham performance was good but we seemed to lack that cutting edge.

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Still waiting for clarification on lots of things, but if everything adds up then some friends and I will be looking to purchase a share as a group; is there anyone looking else to do this and if so, how will they go about it ?

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Awaywego

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Biggest compliment I can give
The team is I feel disappointed we haven’t got a point there.

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lesgeo, Deereyme66

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Hilton stated The club will sell shares to the 1899 members so I presume they are the owner. Also as the club are the tenants, they take responsibility for upkeep.

Looks a good idea in principle, just needs some clarification on certain things.

Still alot of clarification but it seems a great idea in principle.

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According to Dean:
Brewster hasn’t gone back.
Taft is out the squad for the foreseeable future through choice
Shrimpton might not be playing but is still part of the plans.
Shields may not be in through choice.

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Basically playing a league one team so it’s a cup tie in essence. Might aswell have a go because you don’t sit back and keep Wrexham out for 90mins.

Nearly 200 tickets sold too so far which is a good effort considering where we are and on a Tuesday night.

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