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Got to remember they will be scared of slipping up.

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Nice for Bernard to explain why and what it means. Congratulations to IRISH IRON.

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Sacked their Manager now.

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When we are playing the last game of the season and are 4 points clear of any threat then and only then are we going up.

Never get above oneself.

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Yesterday [13/03] Chester had sold 1300 tickets with 90 left.

2moro’s score will have an influence, so the more the better.

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A statement win would be huge leaving 8 to go.

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AB also hinted that because he was out of their 1st team his training was also reduced, so he has been working on that and then the games on top have caught up a little.

But the squad do seem to be coping when issues like this crop up. 9 matches to go Mr Wreh will contribute I have no doubt.

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The Farsley game is not a given, in fact probably one of the banana skins of the season.

Must show 100% professionalism and attack from the 1st minute to the 90th. This game allows us to keep the pressure on
but only if we want to do it.

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From the 1st whistle on the floor, neat and sharp passing and the passes in front of the runner.

Down the side and crosses or at pace running in on goal and shots from 20 – 30 yds out with front men waiting for rebounds.

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lesgeo

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There is little room for error. Just hope someone doesn’t over think it. Get the shape to basics and get the attitude front foot orientated.

Do what we have to do and make opponents deal with us, just the odd ‘we knew he would that and they could do this’ in AB’s post match with James. 3 huge away games now and 9 from 9 has to be the aim.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

I’m sure it will pick up again soon once the games start coming. Suppose there’s a lot going on in the world right now and not much Iron activity to discuss? It’s quiet on the other platforms too tbh.

As for player ratings, maybe not so much a case of ‘where’s it gone?’ but ‘where’s bartonscorpion gone?’. Just thinking about player rating posts the other day. Used to enjoy them.

Hopefully Bartonscorpion is still with us and he will explain. I do know that a couple of years a go he had a bad leg that slowed him down along with Father Time .

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Deereyme66 wrote:

Bit harsh on McKenna, Sanfran. Done a brilliant job. Just fighting a losing battle with Championship players in a stitched up league. Burgess did okay for them last season I think. Or the season before?

Slight misunderstanding here – I meant the manager in charge when Cam was here. I think McKenna has done a great job I think some of those he gives an opportunity to are not 100% team players.

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Conor still got the energy and great crosses. Cam Burgess – perhaps the manager did not do his job after all it takes 2.

Yates – well we could all see it and he learned his trade well with the loans. Now looks comfortable in whatever he does.

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iron64

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A statement score would do wonders on and off the pitch. We have the weapons but they seem reluctant to shock their opponents with.

Time to start the run in.

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The target for us is 11 games left and 11 wins. Do that and we are champions and promoted.

And that has to be it.

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Cliff Byrne’s Right Peg wrote:

Brilliant stuff.

Credit in the bank for Butler for adapting to Whitehall’s absence.

A fully fit Beestin has been a joy to behold the last couple Of months, after the journey he’s had as an Iron player few would begrudge a promotion.

It is good news re Alfie. Has the occasional issue with effects of covid from way back but it seems to be managed to mutual benefit.

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Cliff Byrne’s Right Peg wrote:

Fantastic keeper- would be great if we can convince him to stick around after the summer

Could be a balancing act, will the wages be enough on a short extension or a longer contract for security. Because we had the hints that a lot of the playing budget went on about a 3rd of the playing staff and it will change.

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Certainly news sounds a lot better for him. And his fitness is priority.

Gives Andy Butler a massive boost 3 big strikers for the run in.

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Just pleased that no surgery is needed for Danny. Rest and then rehab and hopefully will be available for the last few games.

Now the others need to step up and get the job done so the pressure is reduced on Danny.

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0 – 3 Iron win.
Callum, Mo and Carlton to score Beck for 2 assists.

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Until we have won it we haven’t won it.

100% concentration required for next 14 games. Stick to what is working and make them deal with us. Buckle up going to be interesting.

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Biggest danger to us is US !

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Cliff Byrne’s Right Peg wrote:

Strange. Played well for the most of the opening 10 games, few dodgy performances and his SUFC time is over?

Our recruitment since the takeover has been poor, only Rowley has made any impression and he’s barely featured. Desperately need Head of recruitment before the inflated Hilton contracts expire.

Some of our recruitment in recent seasons has not matched some of the players released.

If those released are not replaced by better players then why release those players – we have gained nothing and probably lost more.

Perhaps the powers that be should pay attention to comments from supporters. Can’t do any worse.

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lesgeo

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Good end to January, now for February and an early plus. All in the hands of the manager and players. Need 1 to stick to what is working and the players to want promotion.

16 games and each win puts more pressure on the others. One fact is the fans deserve promotion, their loyalty and support is first class at every game.

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Rene Artois

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The IRON bandwagon needs to be supercharged from now on. Reading the latest figures from the Board 2 things are obvious 1/ Attacking and entertaining football and 2/ Promotion.

Stick close to the formation that works 442 or 433, speed up passing and more attacking when done. Substitutions only when forced, don’t just base it on the data extrapolated.

This will help increase gates and offield sales – merchandise etc.

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I am more concerned re the wording “would not be able raise a squad” !

Hope Spalding are OK.

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Apollo11 wrote:

Awaywego wrote:

I find it more incredible that after reducing the debt down in such a short space of time that we now need a cash flow injection every month

What’s incredible about it? We’re getting reasonable sized crowds but they’re simply not big enough.

Now the board/club like so many other businesses will be subjected to an increase in our National Insurance contributions due to the October budget of the government.

Can see some players having decisions to make regarding future offers. It is going to be tough.

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lesgeo

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Looks like time to buy a few shares.

Then into the shop and get some bits, it all adds up.

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Will someone over think tuesdays game with Needham Market ?

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So part time amateurs on 2nd consecutive long drive away game and backs to the wall – Warning Bells ringing.

Set up 433 or 442 and make subs only when forced because they will fight to the end. Mr Butler needs to be careful and not got clever.

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