Injuries are becoming a big problem, Gladwyn and Jenks had no on field treatment usually a sign of longer term injuries and Lindsey did mention hamstring in Jenks case and no sign of Tilley who was becoming a very important player for us and how long is Lynch going to stay fit.
Yes, injuries are a big concern again. A couple of weeks ago, it looked like Tilley may have been back in training, but there’s no sign of him being close to even being on the bench. With Jenks and Gladwin going off and with Lynch only just back from injury himself, it is quite a concern.
We have to drop Addai in the last two games he has let in three goals that Morris or any other decent goalie would of saved by Bettsy playing him for most of his games in charge is why we are in the position we are. if the manager has the balls drop him and play Schofield he cant do any worst. Just hope someone is not being told to pick him.
Do we really think that dropping Addai will change our fortunes,we are riddled with defensive errors and missed scoring chances we seem to have more than our share of injuries and yet another player who has hardly kicked a ball for us left today showing how poor our player signings have been.
I have mixed feelings about dropping Addai because although he makes gaffes, he is also capable of matchwinning/saving performances. Yes, he's inconsistent, so fits in well in that regard.
I agree Paul. No, he’s not Morris and that is certainly a hard act to follow, but I don’t think he’s as bad as others make out. The trouble is that some people ignore the good things he does as they are waiting for him to make the slightest mistake so they can have a go at him. Lots of moans about his positioning for the first goal but maybe he had gone out towards Conroy so Conroy could pass the ball back to him rather than try and hook it over his shoulder and lose the ball? Just a thought. Who was Lynch giving pelters to after the goal went in? It wasn’t Addai.
I agree Paul. No, he’s not Morris and that is certainly a hard act to follow, but I don’t think he’s as bad as others make out. The trouble is that some people ignore the good things he does as they are waiting for him to make the slightest mistake so they can have a go at him. Lots of moans about his positioning for the first goal but maybe he had gone out towards Conroy so Conroy could pass the ball back to him rather than try and hook it over his shoulder and lose the ball? Just a thought. Who was Lynch giving pelters to after the goal went in? It wasn’t Addai.
Gordon.
All he had to do was nod the ball into touch and they don't score.
I asked some Mansfield fans about him when he signed and they all said 'really good going forward, terrible defending'. From the little I've seen I'd have to agree.
As for Addai: there's a keeper in there but his lack of playing time shows. Given a run in a team those errors will become fewer and fewer and I believe he could be an asset for years to come. Those errors for a team fighting relegation are a problem though.
I think we just need to give Schofield a chance in goal especially after Tuesday. Orient away seems to be a good opportunity as it is a game we may not win anyway.
The main problem this season is we can't keep a clean sheet. Only done this 4 times in 28 league games (twice under Lewis and none since 3 Dec against Swindon). We have conceded in every game under Scott eventhough Swindon fans said this was his strong point.
This means we usually have to score at least two to win. We have done this 10 times in 28 league games, although we have done this in 2 out of 4 games under Scott. Scoring goals was his weak point at Swindon, so maybe things will improve? COYR
Any point at the weekend will be a bonus, we are not conceding lots of goals and our goal difference is better than Rochdale and Hartlepool. Which may be crucial at the end of the season. March will be the month that will make or break the season as we have a few home games that we need to pick up points from.
Any point at the weekend will be a bonus, we are not conceding lots of goals and our goal difference is better than Rochdale and Hartlepool. Which may be crucial at the end of the season. March will be the month that will make or break the season as we have a few home games that we need to pick up points from.
We need to pick up some points on the road, and aim for maximum points from our home games. It's highly unlikely, but what we should be aiming for.