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Post by diakhabydaily on Aug 14, 2024 9:03:08 GMT 1
Pretty good overall tonight. Striker order I reckon now needs to be Healey New signing Marshall Koroma Ward Harratt No Bojan? |
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Post by ezzie on Aug 14, 2024 9:03:08 GMT 1
I've already said wardy will get double figures this season Some of us actually like Danny ward Lock this man up immediately |
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Post by richhtfc on Aug 14, 2024 9:03:43 GMT 1
Head and shoulders best man on the field last night Great performance from him but I thought Headley was motm. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2024 9:05:30 GMT 1
I'm afraid there's a certain few posters on here that will turn any positive into a negative...he could score 3 goals and the emphasis will always be on the one chance he missed He,s not championship material anymore but very capable for the division we are currently in If he scored three goals in a game, everyone would be delighted. But he doesn't. He got three in a whole season last season. He constantly misses chances, and iffers very little on the pitch whenever he's on it. That's why people think he's poor. The shot off the post was really unlucky, he did everything right it was just an inch off. His one on one he should have hit it left foot first time, but he took a touch and got closed down. We all have to remember the whole team was a mess last season. Koroma, IMO, needs time to build into Duff's structure and get his confidence back. Once he gets a couple of goals it will all be a lot easier for him. I predict he will get double figures this season. |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 9:08:12 GMT 1
If he scored three goals in a game, everyone would be delighted. But he doesn't. He got three in a whole season last season. He constantly misses chances, and iffers very little on the pitch whenever he's on it. That's why people think he's poor. The shot off the post was really unlucky, he did everything right it was just an inch off. His one on one he should have hit it left foot first time, but he took a touch and got closed down. We all have to remember the whole team was a mess last season. Koroma, IMO, needs time to build into Duff's structure and get his confidence back. Once he gets a couple of goals it will all be a lot easier for him. I predict he will get double figures this season. I'm talking about Ward. He gets in on goal and waits for the defender to tackle him before he shoots. He did it at Peterborough when he was clean through and he did it again last night. A proper forward would pull the trigger. Koroma has been here for five years and we all know what he's like. Not very good. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2024 9:08:30 GMT 1
Just listened to Duffs interview, anyone get the impression he wasn’t too happy with the turnout and performance of the crowd today? Mentioned how good we were last week, but hopes with good performances the crowd will also turn up. Yes I got the same distinct impression, maybe wrong of course. I think what he has to realise is that we've been subjected to extremely poor football and failure, for a number of seasons now, and people had just given up on the club to some degree. The mentality shift takes time. We're never going to pull big numbers in against Morecombe, but i hope a fair few extra will buy tickets for saturday. It's a cup we usually don't get past the first round in. When we have played our 'fringe' players previous seasons they have been very poor, last night certainly wasn't. It is summer holidays and supporters expectations are still very low. That will change but it takes time. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 14, 2024 9:13:12 GMT 1
We took it seriously and ran the game from minute one.
The best performances were obviously going forward but were marked by effort to recover and win the ball back and move forward with it again.
Sorrensen, Hedley etc..
It was a good workout for shifting the play and also for passing and moving around the opponents box.
We have previously had lots of trouble with teams like Morecambe in the cup and we have lacked the mindset and work rate for our better players to run these sort of games, it was good to see thats changed.
We should have scored more or at least hit the target more often but after watching us produce very, very little so many times recently, its a big step forward.
Watching the subs seriously laughing and joking together and those being subbed doing likewise around the bench area was also a big plus🤔
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Post by terriersyndrome on Aug 14, 2024 9:33:05 GMT 1
Just listened to Duffs interview, anyone get the impression he wasn’t too happy with the turnout and performance of the crowd today? Mentioned how good we were last week, but hopes with good performances the crowd will also turn up. Yes I got the same distinct impression, maybe wrong of course. I think what he has to realise is that we've been subjected to extremely poor football and failure, for a number of seasons now, and people had just given up on the club to some degree. The mentality shift takes time. We're never going to pull big numbers in against Morecombe, but i hope a fair few extra will buy tickets for saturday. Bolton v Mansfield (4131) Rotherham v Crewe (2182) Wigan v Barnsley (1990) Charlton v Birmingham (5899) I think our attendance was where you'd expect looking at some of the divisional rivals attendances. 100 away fans didn't help either. |
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Post by E4b on Aug 14, 2024 9:35:07 GMT 1
I'm afraid there's a certain few posters on here that will turn any positive into a negative...he could score 3 goals and the emphasis will always be on the one chance he missed He,s not championship material anymore but very capable for the division we are currently in If he scored three goals in a game, everyone would be delighted. But he doesn't. He got three in a whole season last season. He constantly misses chances, and offers very little on the pitch whenever he's on it. That's why people think he's poor. That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 9:39:35 GMT 1
If he scored three goals in a game, everyone would be delighted. But he doesn't. He got three in a whole season last season. He constantly misses chances, and offers very little on the pitch whenever he's on it. That's why people think he's poor. That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? |
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Post by bells ringing :) on Aug 14, 2024 9:42:41 GMT 1
That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? ooooo i know , danny ward  |
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Post by dezzly on Aug 14, 2024 9:52:58 GMT 1
That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? I just personally think ward was poor in a poor champ side.We had a squad in that division that was too many bottom end champ/top end league 1 and not enough players to elevate them.The one season we did have those players we got to the playoff final,with a tactically competent coach behind them and players at wards level in the squad looked better. We now have a squad that in theory is made up of players that should be decent at the level/are very good for the level or too good for the level…with a tactically competent coach and a certain way of playing.Will that again improve the performances of the likes of ward,Kasumu etc etc it remains to be seen but there is an arguement that it will. That all said on ward specifically I don’t think he will play enough to really properly contribute anyway.Especially if we bring another in. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 14, 2024 10:01:00 GMT 1
That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? As long as Ward is here and in the squad I hope he scores when he plays. If we dont bring another striker in he will be playing some part in games for us and we will need him to do as well as he can. The first division is very different from the championship so players can look very different playing here plus a better season for us will inevitably pull some of the squad up performance wise anyway. Cant write anyone off who is still here in a couple of weeks.? |
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Post by King Neil on Aug 14, 2024 10:02:03 GMT 1
That’s quite funny. A bit of a quiz for you - name me the scorer of the last 3 hat tricks for town? Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? And around half of those games were as a winger not striker |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:11:06 GMT 1
Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? As long as Ward is here and in the squad I hope he scores when he plays. If we dont bring another striker in he will be playing some part in games for us and we will need him to do as well as he can. The first division is very different from the championship so players can look very different playing here plus a better season for us will inevitably pull some of the squad up performance wise anyway. Cant write anyone off who is still here in a couple of weeks.? I want him to score, but it doesn't mean I can't think he's shite. |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:12:15 GMT 1
Aye, Danny Ward presumably. A bit of a quiz for you. Which Town player has scored a measly 45 goals in 266 appearances? And around half of those games were as a winger not striker Okay then, as a striker he's scored 24 in 126 appearances. Prolific! |
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Post by Tinpot on Aug 14, 2024 10:13:12 GMT 1
Head and shoulders best man on the field last night Agreed. There wasn't a speck of dandruff to be seen all evening. |
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Post by King Neil on Aug 14, 2024 10:15:12 GMT 1
And around half of those games were as a winger not striker Okay then, as a striker he's scored 24 in 126 appearances. Prolific! 1 in 2 this season...bordering prolific |
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 14, 2024 10:20:26 GMT 1
Okay then, as a striker he's scored 24 in 126 appearances. Prolific! 1 in 2 this season...bordering prolific Should have had two at Peterborough. Just doesn’t have a deadly strikers instincts. But that’s why the ones that do cost loads of money |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:22:59 GMT 1
Okay then, as a striker he's scored 24 in 126 appearances. Prolific! 1 in 2 this season...bordering prolific Is 3 in 21 prolific? Or 6 in 36? Or 1 in 20? He got 14 in 47 in 2021-22 and that isn't exactly earth shattering either. He isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 14, 2024 10:33:24 GMT 1
As long as Ward is here and in the squad I hope he scores when he plays. If we dont bring another striker in he will be playing some part in games for us and we will need him to do as well as he can. The first division is very different from the championship so players can look very different playing here plus a better season for us will inevitably pull some of the squad up performance wise anyway. Cant write anyone off who is still here in a couple of weeks.? I want him to score, but it doesn't mean I can't think he's shite. We are now in a very different division. So is Danny Ward. His 'contribution' to the squad may change accordingly. If he stays, if he makes appearances I am then going to give an opinion on him. What has gone before is gone for me.. I know all the rumours, I know about the sick notes but as long as he is here and part of it, he gets the leeway from me for season 24/25 till he proves otherwise. Be good if everyone wants to play and it looks like it.? |
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Post by E4b on Aug 14, 2024 10:33:51 GMT 1
1 in 2 this season...bordering prolific Is 3 in 21 prolific? Or 6 in 36? Or 1 in 20? He got 14 in 47 in 2021-22 and that isn't exactly earth shattering either. He isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. You should become a football manager, it’s well paid! You already know more than a host of managers who Wardy has played under. Can I have your autograph? |
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Post by King Neil on Aug 14, 2024 10:34:03 GMT 1
1 in 2 this season...bordering prolific Is 3 in 21 prolific? Or 6 in 36? Or 1 in 20? He got 14 in 47 in 2021-22 and that isn't exactly earth shattering either. He isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. I think your going to be surprised with him this season.. We're in a lower division and have a manager with a record of turning a strikers fortunes around I know I have already spoken about this But what did Michael Duff see in alfie may when he signed him for Cheltenham in 2020?? The lad had only scored 10 goals in 93 appearances over 3 years for doncaster rovers He signed him and look at his record now...his career up to duff signing him has been abysmal He will get a better tune out of wardy and he has said he will on camera I know you won't change your mind on him..but you may be pleasantly surprised with him this season...I know it doesn't change the past,but it's this season that matters now |
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Post by ram on Aug 14, 2024 10:37:22 GMT 1
To the lad who couldn,t get a good picture,I had the old system since day one and was paying the same as he is.I got an unexpected call from a young women from Sky{who must have been checking old system users} She offered me the full package of Sky Q plus phone and broadband {New dish,box etc.,} with a months free frial of movies and All the sport channels for £89. with an option to keep sports for £15.,I think I will take the option. Last night My picture was perfect
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Post by ruggedivy on Aug 14, 2024 10:38:12 GMT 1
Yes I got the same distinct impression, maybe wrong of course. I think what he has to realise is that we've been subjected to extremely poor football and failure, for a number of seasons now, and people had just given up on the club to some degree. The mentality shift takes time. We're never going to pull big numbers in against Morecombe, but i hope a fair few extra will buy tickets for saturday. Bolton v Mansfield (4131) Rotherham v Crewe (2182) Wigan v Barnsley (1990) Charlton v Birmingham (5899) I think our attendance was where you'd expect looking at some of the divisional rivals attendances. 100 away fans didn't help either. Play some decent football consistently with a team who are fit and organised and the fans will turn up. It's school holidays, uninspiring opposition and on the back of a dysmal season. I think it's a great turn out for the first round of a cup competition that has little to no meaning. |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:47:58 GMT 1
Is 3 in 21 prolific? Or 6 in 36? Or 1 in 20? He got 14 in 47 in 2021-22 and that isn't exactly earth shattering either. He isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. You should become a football manager, it’s well paid! You already know more than a host of managers who Wardy has played under. Can I have your autograph? I wouldn't have been any worse than some of the dickheads they've employed in the last two years. |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Aug 14, 2024 10:48:11 GMT 1
Bolton v Mansfield (4131) Rotherham v Crewe (2182) Wigan v Barnsley (1990) Charlton v Birmingham (5899) I think our attendance was where you'd expect looking at some of the divisional rivals attendances. 100 away fans didn't help either. Play some decent football consistently with a team who are fit and organised and the fans will turn up. It's school holidays, uninspiring opposition and on the back of a dysmal season. I think it's a great turn out for the first round of a cup competition that has little to no meaning. The game being televised won't have helped either. Should be a decent home crowd on Saturday anyway. |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:48:43 GMT 1
Is 3 in 21 prolific? Or 6 in 36? Or 1 in 20? He got 14 in 47 in 2021-22 and that isn't exactly earth shattering either. He isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. I think your going to be surprised with him this season.. We're in a lower division and have a manager with a record of turning a strikers fortunes around I know I have already spoken about this But what did Michael Duff see in alfie may when he signed him for Cheltenham in 2020?? The lad had only scored 10 goals in 93 appearances over 3 years for doncaster rovers He signed him and look at his record now...his career up to duff signing him has been abysmal He will get a better tune out of wardy and he has said he will on camera I know you won't change your mind on him..but you may be pleasantly surprised with him this season...I know it doesn't change the past,but it's this season that matters now If he scores more than a handful of goals this season then I might change my mind on him. |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 14, 2024 10:49:35 GMT 1
I want him to score, but it doesn't mean I can't think he's shite. We are now in a very different division. So is Danny Ward. His 'contribution' to the squad may change accordingly. If he stays, if he makes appearances I am then going to give an opinion on him. What has gone before is gone for me..I know all the rumours, I know about the sick notes but as long as he is here and part of it, he gets the leeway from me for season 24/25 till he proves otherwise. Be good if everyone wants to play and it looks like it.? In what other walk of life would this be the case? |
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Post by Tinpot on Aug 14, 2024 10:59:17 GMT 1
Just listened to Duffs interview, anyone get the impression he wasn’t too happy with the turnout and performance of the crowd today? Mentioned how good we were last week, but hopes with good performances the crowd will also turn up. Yes I got the same distinct impression, maybe wrong of course. I think what he has to realise is that we've been subjected to extremely poor football and failure, for a number of seasons now, and people had just given up on the club to some degree. The mentality shift takes time. We're never going to pull big numbers in against Morecombe, but i hope a fair few extra will buy tickets for saturday. I would add in that it's not just against a backdrop of a few years of being shite, but also that: 1) It's a cup competition. We've never done anything in the cup competitions. Even when we were good. 2) It's the League Cup. Of all the cup competitions, it's the one we've had the least success in, and taken the least seriously. Last night was our first win in that competition in 7 years. It's a competition where we've been consistently defeated by sides that we would ordinarily be expected to beat comfortably. 3) The "weakened team" argument. For all that I disagreed with those who wanted to play the strongest side available (personally I'd have made even more changes), there will have been people who saw 8 changes to the starting lineup & decided the club weren't taking it seriously. I'm not surprised that the crowd was small and the excitement level low. "Mentality Shift" is bang on. And it's a whole club reset. That was the message I got from the interview. It's not just on the players - the supporters need to do our bit too. OUR mentality needs shifting. A professional performance & a comfortable win that could have easily been a few more - two chances for JK (one unlucky, the other fluffed). 3 penalty appeals (Ward's first wasn't obvious, Ward's 2nd was blatant & with a different badge on his shirt would have had it awarded, JK's was the right call) and a couple of other chances - on another day we'd have bummed them in the gob. The fans should know now that whoever we get, in whichever cup competition, and whoever is selected to play - we're taking the game seriously. If we need evidence of that, last night was Exhibit A. I had my doubts at first but I'm really warming to Michael Duff. |
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