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Thing is BLT when there’s been so much discussion on the subject of keepers and whether or not they’re good enough that you go to these games expecting to see something that is either going to confirm your worst fears or allay them.

First half no worries at all. Second half a shot came in which Campbell went down to gather. It ballooned up of his chest and he gathered it second time.

Similar thing for the goal and I’m probably being a bit harsh on him as Evans didn’t cover himself in glory either, but it was a messy goal to give away. And let’s face it, whoever is between the sticks, Campbell or Watson they’re going to come under extra scrutiny be it fair or unfair.

Mind you it was the mighty Gary Madine, goal machine who was credited with the goal!

Question is do you play a system that protects the keeper (knowing his handling isn’t great) or go for one where attack is seen as being the best form of defence.

I reckon that’s where we are lineup wise.

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Easy 4-1 win in the end. CR10 hat-trick and one for Declan Howe.

Bit of a Maison Campbell faux-pas for their late consolation so the jury will still be out on who starts in goal.

The 5 at the back wasn’t that at all. The fullbacks were playing almost as wingers (and seeing a lot of the ball) Boyce was central with Evans in the LB slot and Belehouan RB. Beestin defensive MF Scales and Ewing MF with Roberts just behind Whitehall. So a kind of 3-1-4-1-1.

Whatever it was it worked. Moors rarely got near our goal and Campbell was a spectator most of the first half. However although it certainly wasn’t defensive, for all our possession we only scored one goal.

Second half 4-4-2. Denton and Starbuck dropped back alongside Evans and Belehouan. Beestin, Scales, Ewing and Roberts in MF with Howe partnering Beck up top.

Scored three but conceded one, so I guess that tells its own story.

Liked the look of Big Jean, think he’s a definite upgrade on Maxi. Chadwick looked the business too when he came on and Howe is so quick, he’ll score a lot of goals and miss a lot too! Wasn’t entirely convinced by Eze, but the formation was all over the place by the time he made his cameo. Likewise Dawson.

Interesting that Shipstone and Simmonds didn’t get on. Makes me wonder if they’ll be released next week.

No Rowley or Horton either presumably for fitness reasons.

Interesting afternoon though.

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TheJuryeffsOut, cassidystash, Sanfran49, Awaywego, MK Iron

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4-4-2 second half. Whitehall and Boyce off Beck and Howe on.

CR10 gets his second from the spot.

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Denton and Starbuck are playing well forward. Beestin DMF.

Comfortable at the moment and 1-0 up.

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Whatever the lineup the bench will be all forwards!

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If there’s a finite number of shares and no one is prepared to relinquish any then I don’t see how it can work.

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That was my take on it too TJO.

The Brexit referendum was a “simple” yes or no and we all know how that went!

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I can see him on Mastermind:

Your name?

Billy Sharp.

Occupation?

Professional footballer.

And your chosen subject?

The bleeding obvious!

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Well according to the Bible donkeys can talk!

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TwoWrights

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It means the club either run out of numbers or the kitman didn’t have enough time to iron them all on!

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Usually when BPG posts the name “Brian” it’s about a different gentleman.

“Most exciting football we’ve ever seen” blah, blah, blah!

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Iron-awe, billpuntonsghost

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lesgeo wrote:

Jean Belehouan. Any initial thoughts about Max’s replacement?
More generally, which recruits may be looking better than squad members from last season?

I’ll tell you more after I’ve seen them on Saturday but I’d say Belehouan will be pretty much like for like for Maxi.

Goalkeepers have been discussed ad nauseam elsewhere. Horton looks to be an upgrade on Kelly. Eze looks much stronger and more skilful than Fadera. Howe is certainly a better striker than Fishburn and Ewing is a definite upgrade on sick note Law.

Joey Dawson for Fin Shrimpton? That’s got to be another plus providing he stays fit. Have we replaced Clunan? Not sure. But we’ve also signed Chadwick on a season long loan and it’s looking likely that Simmonds might be given a contract.

Looking more dynamic going forward certainly. Stronger in defence? Possibly not. Solid in midfield? Not sure.

Good enough to stay in NL? We’ll see!

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Carlton didn’t feature last night either.

Don’t know why people think they need a constant drip-feed of information.

Definitely a 21st century issue. I blame social media. Seems to be taking the rap for everything these days.

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Deereyme66

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I notice that whatever vampire was in goal kept a clean sheet.

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Still playing trialists in Shipstone and Simmonds and as far as I am aware neither have been offered a contract.

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3-0 Iron at FT.

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Bamboo is notorious for attracting rats. So I’d keep a close watch on your meat and two veg!

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Awaywego, Deereyme66

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Bloody Hell Apollo! You must have got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.

New kit, other merchandise. You seem to have a right downer on on things.

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“SKY” if you please, ‘tash.

Had enough bother with the maroon t-shirts!

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cassidystash

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You’re quite right Deerey.

But there’s always something about a restaurant curry that you can’t quite replicate at home and I think it’s the same with home brew.

Mrs NI used to do the wine thing back in the 80s but demijohns bubbling away in airing cupboards wasn’t great once you had kids, so she got rid.

Never been back to home brew since but that’s probably got a lot to do with good wines being much more available and affordable which wasn’t the case back in the 70s and 80s.

Same goes for beer. So many microbreweries and independent “taps” around now that you’re spoiled for choice.

Now home made jams and chutneys. That’s another matter.

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Don’t really like it as it far too busy.

Way too much going on with the stripes at the shoulders, the chain links and the sponsor’s logo. If the links were on the shoulders instead of those gash stripes it would have been better IMO.

There also looks to be pulling at the neckline and under the armpits. Poor stitching or wrong sizing?

However, I’ll wait until I’ve seen the full ensemble out on a football pitch. May look okay from a distance. Say ten miles or so!

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If pre-season is anything to go by they are confused enough.

Let’s not make it any worse!

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BigLeftToe, Sanfran49

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“That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang”!

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The modern conurbation of Scunthorpe obviously encompasses more than the original five villages Deerey!

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Deereyme66

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https://share.google/cHsr3pkjym7p4xrXQ

Hmmm!

Why would the new kit have the Hitek logo when British Steel has been announced as our shirt sponsors?

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Awaywego

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I think you’ll find they’re International (USA & Canada).

If you want a true British lager TW grab a pint of Uncle Jeremy’s Hawkstone. Seems to be getting where dust can’t settle.

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This thread is far too sensible for this board.

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CMC, TheJuryeffsOut, Deereyme66

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C’mon, give us a link!

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Life’s too short and you need to keep your local pubs in business.

Ditch the Home Brew and use the network of local breweries.

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Plus a 7th when you add Billy Chadwick!

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