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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Inter Alty! on April 28, 2021, 09:34:04 PM
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Well, God knows who's fit & who's injured, but i'm going with the following team (and hope these are fit to play)...
Think best avoiding a striker option for obvious reasons (basically we aint got one that actually scores)... going to change from usual 4,2,3,1 to 4,3,3 formation...
Thompson
Senior Zouma Hannigan Hampson
Moult Smith Kirby
Hardy Hancock Colclough
Subs- Mullarkey, Richman, Mooney, Kosylo, Peers
Score Prediction: ALTY 2-2 Notts County
(Colclough, Hancock)
Unless players somehow rediscover form of midseason can only really see a defeat on recent form... BUT think draw is best can hope for... fingers crossed lads surprise us & rise to the occasion & somehow get a result... COYR!
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I don't think I'd be inclined to field both Zouma and Hampson when neither is match fit. I'd put Hampson on the bench and start Ogle.
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Well, God knows who's fit & who's injured, but i'm going with the following team (and hope these are fit to play)...
Think best avoiding a striker option for obvious reasons (basically we aint got one that actually scores)... going to change from usual 4,2,3,1 to 4,3,3 formation...
Thompson
Senior Zouma Hannigan Hampson
Moult Smith Kirby
Hardy Hancock Colclough
Subs- Mullarkey, Richman, Mooney, Kosylo, Peers
Score Prediction: ALTY 2-2 Notts County
(Colclough, Hancock)
Unless players somehow rediscover form of midseason can only really see a defeat on recent form... BUT think draw is best can hope for... fingers crossed lads surprise us & rise to the occasion & somehow get a result... COYR!
I would love to start that 11 but I can't see that many players coming back just yet. Hannigan and Zouma would be my preferred 2 if only 2 do make selection.
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Based on his interview earlier in the week I think he will mix it up a bit to see which players are looking good enough for next season, I am not predicting a team, just wish all give 100% and its error free
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Based on his interview earlier in the week I think he will mix it up a bit to see which players are looking good enough for next season, I am not predicting a team, just wish all give 100% and its error free
Think he's been doing that for a while now. It's also about who really wants to be here next year and is keen to impress despite the season sort of fizzling out somewhat.
As has been said elsewhere, next season is the big challenge - to not fall foul of the so called second season syndrome - when other sides have properly worked us out. New signings will be crucial. Especially if we're going to stick with the plan A approach (which I'm in favour of but which requires players with the ability, concentration and fitness to carry it out).
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Based on his interview earlier in the week I think he will mix it up a bit to see which players are looking good enough for next season, I am not predicting a team, just wish all give 100% and its error free
To that end, if we're not starting Matt Gould now, he might as well pack it in here. I know I've been the most vocal in support of Tony and he's still outright our #1 in my eyes, but given the circumstances and, let's face it, iffy moments in recent weeks - why not? It's as much to see what we're capable of without TT than it is with MG.
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Agree... TT is still no.1 (unless we bring in a really top keeper in summer, but even then would stay as back up) BUT now may as well give Gould a chance after last week... if Gould does not get a start in remaining games we may as well release him in the summer...
Also, further to my above team, know it's hard to predict with so many injuries & PP probably wanting a few changes after last week, but i still rather 4,3,3 as have no striker to play up front on own... hence maybe attacking three of Hardy, Hancock, Colclough...
Whoever plays i echo previous comments & wish the lads well... COYR!
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It's vital that the lads rebuild some goodwill and enthusiasm in these final few games by going out swinging with energy and endeavour. We can't let this season end in a depressing slump with us all (players, fans) downbeat. We've seen how it carries through into the next season and it can be catastrophic, plus we all know we're odds-on for a slow start. Regardless of us (hopefully) being back cheering them on from the get go, a couple of poor early results and the feelings will creep back in very quickly.
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Play Fiz
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It's vital that the lads rebuild some goodwill and enthusiasm in these final few games by going out swinging with energy and endeavour. We can't let this season end in a depressing slump with us all (players, fans) downbeat. We've seen how it carries through into the next season and it can be catastrophic, plus we all know we're odds-on for a slow start. Regardless of us (hopefully) being back cheering them on from the get go, a couple of poor early results and the feelings will creep back in very quickly.
Agreed
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TEAM NEWS via Alty Match Day Live...
Alty lineup: Thompson, Sutton, Moult, Mooney, Bell, Ogle, Senior, Mullarkey, Smith, Colclough, Kirby
Subs: Williams, Hancock, Peers, Hardy, Zouma
COYR!
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A much improved performance today, we had enough to win that match.
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Not sure what to make of today... defo would have taken draw before ko but we had chances in 2nd half to win it today... however, it was a better performance... though still have the season long problem of scoring...
Notts County didn't look like promotion contenders... not a great game, but it stopped the run of defeats... gutted to concede at end of 1st half again, but 2nd half we had enough chances with Smith, Senior, Colclough, and especially Peers at the end... we must find a decent goalscorer in the summer (as previously said by many)...
Southend relegated to join Grimsby in our division next season... roll on Monday's game, when we go again... COYR!
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It sounds like ONE decent striker would have converted the draw into a win today.
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Not sure what to make of today... defo would have taken draw before ko but we had chances in 2nd half to win it today... however, it was a better performance... though still have the season long problem of scoring...
Notts County didn't look like promotion contenders... not a great game, but it stopped the run of defeats... gutted to concede at end of 1st half again, but 2nd half we had enough chances with Smith, Senior, Colclough, and especially Peers at the end... we must find a decent goalscorer in the summer (as previously said by many)...
That's a pretty accurate synopsis.
Some golden chances during that second half but at least our recent malaise has been eased a little.
I thought that Notts County were rather woeful, particularly considering their current status as alleged play-off contenders. Pedestrian sideways passing, no sense of urgency, no width and feeble attackers. On that evidence, I strongly suspect that we will be in the same division as them next season, so at least I'll get the chance to attend an Alty away day at Meadow Lane.
As for Nyal Bell and the enduring curse of the central striker position, I'm afraid that this afternoon he looked about as mobile and threatening as those shopping trolleys that were located in front of the TV gantry on the Popular Side. We were much better when Hancock came on.
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Fair result I think although we should have scored at least 2. Going to have to point the finger at Thompson for the goal. That's another goal scored from outside the box.
Bell was horrific and can't possibly start on Monday. Much better when Hancock came on. Kirby impressed again.
No idea why Hardy is sat on the bench and Peers is playing
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Yes.
Simply put, with a decent striker we could be a comfortable top ten team.
Without one, and with our style of football well sussed out, we'll be bottom eight and in for a gruelling season.
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Agree with 'Cult'... when Hancock came on we looked far more dangerous... also agree about Notts County - will be good to go there next season for an Away game if don't go up...
Still wondering where Kosylo is as he was meant to be almost fit several weeks back... is he still injured?
Wonder who'll be available for Monday's game...
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Think for rest of season may as well play with no sole striker up front as we all know they can't score whoever fulfills that role... think we should play 4,3,3 (not 4,2,3,1)...
Personally think midfield three in 4,3,3 should be...
Smith, Moult, Kirby...
Then attacking three in 4,3,3 be...
Hardy/Kosylo, Hancock, Colclough...
Can always review attacking option next season if we sign a decent striker in the summer... BUT at present we have shown we do not have a striker who can find the net...
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Match report up:
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/encouraging-signs-from-an-improved-alty-side
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Not sure what to make of today... defo would have taken draw before ko but we had chances in 2nd half to win it today... however, it was a better performance... though still have the season long problem of scoring...
Notts County didn't look like promotion contenders... not a great game, but it stopped the run of defeats... gutted to concede at end of 1st half again, but 2nd half we had enough chances with Smith, Senior, Colclough, and especially Peers at the end... we must find a decent goalscorer in the summer (as previously said by many)...
That's a pretty accurate synopsis.
Some golden chances during that second half but at least our recent malaise has been eased a little.
I thought that Notts County were rather woeful, particularly considering their current status as alleged play-off contenders. Pedestrian sideways passing, no sense of urgency, no width and feeble attackers. On that evidence, I strongly suspect that we will be in the same division as them next season, so at least I'll get the chance to attend an Alty away day at Meadow Lane.
As for Nyal Bell and the enduring curse of the central striker position, I'm afraid that this afternoon he looked about as mobile and threatening as those shopping trolleys that were located in front of the TV gantry on the Popular Side. We were much better when Hancock came on.
Best No 9 I've seen this season
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Think for rest of season may as well play with no sole striker up front as we all know they can't score whoever fulfills that role... think we should play 4,3,3 (not 4,2,3,1)...
Personally think midfield three in 4,3,3 should be...
Smith, Moult, Kirby...
Then attacking three in 4,3,3 be...
Hardy/Kosylo, Hancock, Colclough...
Can always review attacking option next season if we sign a decent striker in the summer... BUT at present we have shown we do not have a striker who can find the net...
4-2-1-3 with Kirby as the link as the "1"
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Not the greatest of games and in the end thought the draw was probably the fairest result, though we could have well sneaked a win with those chances in the 2nd half not being taken. Notts County looked a pretty ordinary team with little creativity upfront and we dealt with them well. I also wondered, during the quiet parts of the game, whether Tesco realise we have two of their shopping trollies in the Popular Side....
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Notts County have won just 2 of 10 games since sacking Neal Ardley. They looked average (if I'm kind to them) so clearly the sacking was a shocking piece of misjudgement by their board.
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Notts County have won just 2 of 10 games since sacking Neal Ardley. They looked average (if I'm kind to them) so clearly the sacking was a shocking piece of misjudgement by their board.
Ardley their best decision!
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Worst since Hereford sacked that manager who got them promotion. Though Hughton at Brighton was pretty shabby. And Clough at Derby (Nigel not Brian)
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Match report up:
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/encouraging-signs-from-an-improved-alty-side
Seems to be very little mention on here that we should have won it at the death
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I didn't watch yesterday - how did Mooney get on?
Seems to get a fair bit of stick on occasion on this forum but I think he's a great asset when fully fit.
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Match report up:
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/encouraging-signs-from-an-improved-alty-side
Seems to be very little mention on here that we should have won it at the death
'The Robins could have seen the winner in the dying moments of the game'
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I didn't watch yesterday - how did Mooney get on?
Seems to get a fair bit of stick on occasion on this forum but I think he's a great asset when fully fit.
He was OK but still not his best, I don't get how he's getting starts over Hardy
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Match report up:
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/encouraging-signs-from-an-improved-alty-side
Seems to be very little mention on here that we should have won it at the death
'The Robins could have seen the winner in the dying moments of the game'
By here, I meant the place I was posting... As in this thread on the forum
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Match report up:
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/encouraging-signs-from-an-improved-alty-side
Seems to be very little mention on here that we should have won it at the death
'The Robins could have seen the winner in the dying moments of the game'
By here, I meant the place I was posting... As in this thread on the forum
Ahh ok, my mistake, sorry
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I didn't watch yesterday - how did Mooney get on?
Seems to get a fair bit of stick on occasion on this forum but I think he's a great asset when fully fit.
He was OK but still not his best, I don't get how he's getting starts over Hardy
To me he seemed a little off the pace and looked like he was tiring towards the end. With his injuries I think maybe Parkie wants to have a really good look at him having, maybe, already been convinced by Hardy's credentials.