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Title: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: robininstockport on August 15, 2022, 09:35:38 AM
Only change I envisage is the keeper, no idea who is going get the gloves.

Predict another low scoring game

Maidenhead 1-1 Alty (Colclough)

Good luck to all who go

Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Alty Dave on August 15, 2022, 10:12:35 AM
Agree keeper is the current unknown, hoping for another positive result, play like we have to date and we can get one.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on August 15, 2022, 10:26:33 AM
If we can get something there and beat Yeovil next Saturday, it'll have been a very encouraging start.
I believe we can do it.
Come on you Supers 👍
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: distancetraveller on August 15, 2022, 10:58:45 AM
2-0 Alty.. Coco & Jordon
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: distancetraveller on August 15, 2022, 11:02:41 AM
I was hoping the club would put an update on the website re Ollys registration situation.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on August 15, 2022, 11:28:26 AM
You can always hope.
I was hoping to discover how many season tickets we've shifted.
I'm not banking on either to be fair.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: RockyRobin on August 15, 2022, 12:37:49 PM
I was hoping the club would put an update on the website re Ollys registration situation.

They are probably busy trying to sort it out for tomorrow
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: RockyRobin on August 15, 2022, 12:38:20 PM
You can always hope.
I was hoping to discover how many season tickets we've shifted.
I'm not banking on either to be fair.

Is there a deadline you are working too?
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on August 15, 2022, 12:43:00 PM
You can always hope.
I was hoping to discover how many season tickets we've shifted.
I'm not banking on either to be fair.

Is there a deadline you are working too?

I thought by the opening home game of the season we might have heard something.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: andrewflynn on August 15, 2022, 02:55:36 PM
I think we'll win this. First game of the season for me so really looking forward to it, not missed the opening two of the season since the early 00's!

I think we'll see a bit of rotation, Saturday will have took it out of a few of them.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: HashtagAlty on August 15, 2022, 02:59:11 PM
I'd hope for 7 points from the opening 4; beating Maidenhead and Maidstone, losing at Bromley and a draw again Yeovil.

A win tomorrow would be a big step toward that target; and take the pressure off a little against Yeovil.

We look good going forward, shakey down the full back and lacking a clinical goalscorer, someones going to get a T**tting soon.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: GolfRoader on August 15, 2022, 10:42:23 PM
Is Steven Drench still involved with the club at all? I wonder if he can be tempted out of retirement for a game or 2 if so
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: rorysgrandad on August 16, 2022, 07:48:34 AM
Only change I envisage is the keeper, no idea who is going get the gloves.

Predict another low scoring game

Maidenhead 1-1 Alty (Colclough)

Good luck to all who go
Reference the Olly Byrne situation I believe no news is bad news. If he is going to play tonight we’d have had an announcement unless the clearance arrives sometime later today.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Bob on August 16, 2022, 10:59:02 AM
Only change I envisage is the keeper, no idea who is going get the gloves.

Predict another low scoring game

Maidenhead 1-1 Alty (Colclough)

Good luck to all who go
Reference the Olly Byrne situation I believe no news is bad news. If he is going to play tonight we’d have had an announcement unless the clearance arrives sometime later today.

Or maybe the club wants to keep the opposition guessing?
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: HashtagAlty on August 16, 2022, 12:18:31 PM
Phil does enjoy throwing new signing in to the team sheet.

Judging by Olivers dad cringe worth rant,  its still not sorted.

Im travelling in hope rather than expectations
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on August 16, 2022, 12:40:30 PM
What chance of Ryan Forde being recalled to briefly step into the breach?
Or does the panel think it might be a step too far this early in his development?
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: HashtagAlty on August 16, 2022, 01:19:20 PM
What chance of Ryan Forde being recalled to briefly step into the breach?
Or does the panel think it might be a step too far this early in his development?

Forde has to be better than Hulme,  but far too early.

Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Ballers on August 16, 2022, 02:28:45 PM
It can’t be good for the team knowing that they are going into a game without their first choice keeper. Regardless of how Gould performed that sort of thing eats away at you in the back of your mind. If they were to play a 17 year old it’s be the same.

Although whoever we get probably won’t be very experienced
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on August 16, 2022, 03:12:21 PM
It can’t be good for the team knowing that they are going into a game without their first choice keeper. Regardless of how Gould performed that sort of thing eats away at you in the back of your mind. If they were to play a 17 year old it’s be the same.

Although whoever we get probably won’t be very experienced

Lee Spencer springs to mind. That FA Cup defeat to Accrington still haunts me to this day!
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: rorysgrandad on August 16, 2022, 03:31:10 PM
It can’t be good for the team knowing that they are going into a game without their first choice keeper. Regardless of how Gould performed that sort of thing eats away at you in the back of your mind. If they were to play a 17 year old it’s be the same.

Although whoever we get probably won’t be very experienced

Lee Spencer springs to mind. That FA Cup defeat to Accrington still haunts me to this day!
Don’t worry PCCP. I’m sure it won’t be Lee Spencer tonight.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on August 16, 2022, 04:06:14 PM
Phil does enjoy throwing new signing in to the team sheet.

Judging by Olivers dad cringe worth rant,  its still not sorted.

Im travelling in hope rather than expectations

WE may be full time professional - Welsh FA are clearly not.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Steve from Sale on August 16, 2022, 08:37:39 PM
Way things are going so far, hope they give Alex Sami a try soon.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Strong summer needed on August 16, 2022, 09:40:40 PM
Oh dear
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Ballers on August 16, 2022, 10:20:43 PM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: distancetraveller on August 16, 2022, 10:36:30 PM
Need 3  pts on Saturday and get the season rolling. Would like to see Sami have a run.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Sale Holmfield on August 16, 2022, 11:17:27 PM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Ballers on August 16, 2022, 11:19:31 PM
I should add that the travelling support was superb, 80/90 or so. A healthy dose of exiles.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Alty Dave on August 17, 2022, 09:07:34 AM
Can only comment on what I listened too, but sounded like we gifted two goals to them and were more than comfy for a draw. whilst we didn't create much final product, it sounded as though we created more than them but lack the clinical finish. Service to Dinanga and Hulme sounded non existent, need to get them more in the game and find a way to get both wings firing. Need fullbacks that can push on as well. It's early in the season and a new team, especially with the loanees that are coming in. Know better after 10 games or so.

Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: HashtagAlty on August 17, 2022, 10:13:03 AM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

In fairness to Mee,  anyone who T**ts a ball from near enough half way unnanounced is going to struggle to control it.

Clearly the ball caught him out as it probably wouldnt have been deemed a backpass.

He made two great saves at 1 nil.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Sarf London Alty on August 17, 2022, 08:10:21 PM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

In fairness to Mee,  anyone who T**ts a ball from near enough half way unnanounced is going to struggle to control it.

Clearly the ball caught him out as it probably wouldnt have been deemed a backpass.

He made two great saves at 1 nil.

Couldn’t make last night but fact of the matter re Mee is that United are trusting us with one of their kids for an extended period for the first time in god knows how many years-for the long term health of the club that can only be a good thing. Now, if only we could get City to do the same…
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: andrewflynn on August 18, 2022, 09:24:15 AM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

In fairness to Mee,  anyone who T**ts a ball from near enough half way unnanounced is going to struggle to control it.

Clearly the ball caught him out as it probably wouldnt have been deemed a backpass.

He made two great saves at 1 nil.

Couldn’t make last night but fact of the matter re Mee is that United are trusting us with one of their kids for an extended period for the first time in god knows how many years-for the long term health of the club that can only be a good thing. Now, if only we could get City to do the same…

I thought the same, obviously the lad needs to perform but hopefully we look after him and it's the start of a decent long term relationship.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: robininstockport on August 18, 2022, 10:13:28 AM
Two poor goals to concede from our perspective.

Could easily have been after Jones got dispossessed on the half way line
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on August 18, 2022, 07:07:25 PM


I know that Mee makes a hash of things for Maidenhead's opening goal but what on earth was that bizarre backpass all about?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg)
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Sale Holmfield on August 18, 2022, 07:49:31 PM


I know that Mee makes a hash of things for Maidenhead's opening goal but what on earth was that bizarre backpass all about?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg)

Yes, as I had said earlier, it was very unfortunate at the start of Mee's first game, but, as the ball seemed to come completely out of the blue, I  hadn't realised live that it was actually some sort of backpass.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Ballers on August 18, 2022, 09:36:11 PM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

In fairness to Mee,  anyone who T**ts a ball from near enough half way unnanounced is going to struggle to control it.

Clearly the ball caught him out as it probably wouldnt have been deemed a backpass.

He made two great saves at 1 nil.

Couldn’t make last night but fact of the matter re Mee is that United are trusting us with one of their kids for an extended period for the first time in god knows how many years-for the long term health of the club that can only be a good thing. Now, if only we could get City to do the same…

I thought the same, obviously the lad needs to perform but hopefully we look after him and it's the start of a decent long term relationship.

He’ll never ever play a first team game for Man Utd so they’re entrusting us with rock all if we’re honest about it.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: Hugh on August 18, 2022, 10:17:20 PM


I know that Mee makes a hash of things for Maidenhead's opening goal but what on earth was that bizarre backpass all about?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg)

Dear me. "Time, time", the correct shout. The first rule of defence - if in doubt, get rid. In fact, I suspect Oliver Byrne may well have prevented both goals. I'd like to know the Welsh FA's (or whoever) excuse.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on August 18, 2022, 10:27:30 PM


I know that Mee makes a hash of things for Maidenhead's opening goal but what on earth was that bizarre backpass all about?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg)

Dear me. "Time, time", the correct shout. The first rule of defence - if in doubt, get rid. In fact, I suspect Oliver Byrne may well have prevented both goals. I'd like to know the Welsh FA's (or whoever) excuse.

It reminded me very much of Andrew Dawber's howler at Halifax. Under 23 football is a poor preparation for National League.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: alty.fc on August 18, 2022, 10:51:17 PM


I know that Mee makes a hash of things for Maidenhead's opening goal but what on earth was that bizarre backpass all about?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd96SPx4eyg)
what a ridiculous back pass. Put the keeper in a totally unnecessary situation
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: andrewflynn on August 19, 2022, 10:09:57 AM
Well, that was pretty poor if I’m honest. Ponderous and timid in possession, no flexibility, some positional changes that didn’t work and gifted them two goals.

It’s not the time to panic or get too down about it but we’ve got to take the bull by the horns and get serious now. Sort the goal keeper situation, tell Barrows to get fit, sign at least two more adults who’ve played football and get aggressive in the final third.

We’ve essentially done the same passing over and over again and expected a different result. Insanity?

Baines held up well, we didn’t look too threatened by them but it was like a training ground game. Need to crack on now.

Good post.  It's very unfortunate that Dermot Mee's first significant contribution was to make a mistake which led to a goal, but that was the case, and his team-mates therefore have that worrying lack of confidence in him.

We actually had two strikers on for a time tonight, but stiil seem to be prone to pass it around the circle that one time too often, trying to find the perfect opportunity rather than have a go at goal.

The players aren't suddenly bad players though, so we can turn this around, starting against a Yeovil Town team who have had a worse start than us.

In fairness to Mee,  anyone who T**ts a ball from near enough half way unnanounced is going to struggle to control it.

Clearly the ball caught him out as it probably wouldnt have been deemed a backpass.

He made two great saves at 1 nil.

Couldn’t make last night but fact of the matter re Mee is that United are trusting us with one of their kids for an extended period for the first time in god knows how many years-for the long term health of the club that can only be a good thing. Now, if only we could get City to do the same…

I thought the same, obviously the lad needs to perform but hopefully we look after him and it's the start of a decent long term relationship.

He’ll never ever play a first team game for Man Utd so they’re entrusting us with rock all if we’re honest about it.

I'm not expecting Garnacho to rock up any time soon but I think both parties can benefit from us taking on lads who are looking to make it as a solid EFL pro.
Title: Re: Maidenhead Match Thread
Post by: HashtagAlty on August 19, 2022, 10:29:01 AM
I'd rather us look at lads who've atleast played a competitive football pyramid game at our level or higher.