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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: robininstockport on August 23, 2023, 09:40:25 AM
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Massive ask to get anything out of this aside from monster gate receipts.
Ross
Banks. Jones. Baines. Jones
Marriott. Osbourne
Amaluzor Con-Clarke. Kosylo
Linney
Alty 0-2 Chesterfield
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Nonsense. They Barely beat Oxford City, let Fylde score 2, & couldn't put a disjointed Oldham to bed.
We shouldn't be looking at this as anything other than a top of the table clash of two unbeaten teams.
That being said it will probs be a 5-3-2 again as a sign of un-needed respect.
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Not as tough as many of us think, and we're certainly capable of at least retaining our reputation as the League's draw specialists.
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Apparently have signed a forward "Berry" from some nondescript lower league club
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Massive ask to get anything out of this aside from monster gate receipts.
Ross
Banks. Jones. Baines. Jones
Marriott. Osbourne
Amaluzor Con-Clarke. Kosylo
Linney
Alty 0-2 Chesterfield
I agree with this… Banks has to come back in at RB. Jones was at fault for the goal on Saturday and was done way too easily. I feel this would not have been the case had we had someone with a bit more pace and better positional play.
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Yes. We really do have to go 4-2-3-1 and let them worry about us playing to our strengths.
I've got a sneaky feeling we might surprise them and believe we can get something out of this game.
PS. We can win at Fylde too if we play our Plan A first eleven. 👍🇦🇹
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Apparently have signed a forward "Berry" from some nondescript lower league club
Would that perchance be the nondescript lower league club that got trounced 3-0 at Lancaster last night ? 🤣🤣🤣
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Apparently have signed a forward "Berry" from some nondescript lower league club
Would that perchance be the nondescript lower league club that got trounced 3-0 at Lancaster last night ? 🤣🤣🤣
The very same. 😎
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Massive ask to get anything out of this aside from monster gate receipts.
Ross
Banks. Jones. Baines. Jones
Marriott. Osbourne
Amaluzor Con-Clarke. Kosylo
Linney
Alty 0-2 Chesterfield
Agree.
We need to go toe to toe with them and finish our chances.
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Massive ask to get anything out of this aside from monster gate receipts.
Ross
Banks. Jones. Baines. Jones
Marriott. Osbourne
Amaluzor Con-Clarke. Kosylo
Linney
Alty 0-2 Chesterfield
I agree with this… Banks has to come back in at RB. Jones was at fault for the goal on Saturday and was done way too easily. I feel this would not have been the case had we had someone with a bit more pace and better positional play.
It's an excellent point; I hope Parky sees the irony in setting up supposedly more cautiously - and in doing so exposing a weakness.
The two defenders either side of a back three need to be comfortable being taken on, because it comes with the territory of our opposition getting behind our wingbacks from time to time. Sadly this is why James needs to be the central of the three.
You're absolutely right that it's acknowledged to be a strength to Lewis Banks's game and we might have been OK if we'd have been in a four. I actually think he'd be great on the right of a back three, given that I believe he covers at centre back too.
But for the record I wish to God we'd just go back to 4231 instead - if only for the fact that Justin Donawa is the only right wing back we have as far as I can see (and probably a very good one), yet he's currently unavailable.
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Banks is definitely a sensible option to cut out the threat presented by Ryan Colclough.
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I think we generally perform well against them. Certainly hope that we don't put them on a pedestal and that we go for the win.
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I think we generally perform well against them. Certainly hope that we don't put them on a pedestal and that we go for the win.
Tend to agree but having said that I'd be very happy with a draw as well.
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Let's face it, a draw with Chesterfield and a win at Fylde and we'll all be over the moon.
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Banks is definitely a sensible option to cut out the threat presented by Ryan Colclough.
Chesterfield seem to be playing Armando Dobra on the left flank and Ryan Colclough on the right wing, so Eddy Jones may well be the latter's direct opponent.
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I hope Parky has the team 'wised-up' to Dobra. He is very talented, but also a cheating $hithouse of a player. Excellent at winding up players and conning crap refs >:(
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What's the weather like in Alty today? Just looking out of the window of Saughall Towers and it's still pouring down here. Road outside flooding!
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Cloudy but not raining….yet. 🤞
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Thanks! 😉
We should be okay then 👍
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We need to be careful of Co-co. He is certainly no clown and if they pick Berry we need to ensure that we squash his chances of scoring.
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Nonsense. They Barely beat Oxford City, let Fylde score 2, & couldn't put a disjointed Oldham to bed.
We shouldn't be looking at this as anything other than a top of the table clash of two unbeaten teams.
That being said it will probs be a 5-3-2 again as a sign of un-needed respect.
Well after 45 mins i think it was not 'nonsense'
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Nonsense. They Barely beat Oxford City, let Fylde score 2, & couldn't put a disjointed Oldham to bed.
We shouldn't be looking at this as anything other than a top of the table clash of two unbeaten teams.
That being said it will probs be a 5-3-2 again as a sign of un-needed respect.
Well after 45 mins i think it was not 'nonsense'
Those who shoot their mouth off early say what?
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Wow! What a brilliant result!! Buzzing!
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Sadly I couldn’t get there today, obviously missed a cracker.
Well done lads.
What was the attendance
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Loved every minute of the second half.
That was excellent, this squad has more and more to give. Fanbloodytastic.
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Good result excellent 2nd half. Osbourne was excellent. Dior's pace was well used when came on.
Carry that into the game on Monday
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Feared the worst after they scored although there was more of a hint off a foul on the GK
Thought we defended very well after the goal.
Second half probably the best 2nd half seen by a Parky team for a long time.
Justin I thought was unplayable in the 2nd half caused there defenders so many problems
Down there right hand side,Chesterfield will be up there come May,but on today’s performance we
Won’t be far behind,get the excitement at the end,but a bit early to be singing about winning the
League,or is it?
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2718 i think they said Ray
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2718 i think they said Ray
Cheers H
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No fluke result there. Feel great that we have come away with the win we deserved. Fantastic second half, completely overran them by the end.
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They had the best of a rather un-in-spire-ing first half but they were only marginally better than us. I was disappointed when they scored but began to see that we were likely to get a result as we began to improve more and more towards the last 10-15 minutes. Their 'dirty' tactics got them nowhere because the Referee soon found the measure of them and their cynical felling of our players virtually every time that we got the better of them (and that was a lot of times).
I was happy with the Ref's overall performance on balance even though I think that he missed a blatant hand ball in the penalty area early in the 2nd half. I guess that he must not of had a clear view of it.
The second half and injury time was pure class from Alty and they were given a lesson on how to play. I had to pinch myself to ensure that I was not dreaming and I knew by the time the equalising goal went in that we would win.
You could count the number of real chances they had in the 2nd half on one finger and Alty just got better and better. If Alty had won 7-1 it would not have been an unfair result.
For me they could all have been 'Man of the Match' today, but if I was to pick only one of them I would go for Justin HAMMERS_THE_ LOSERS and he did just that. He embarrassed the best they had over and over, time and time, again and he is a hero there in the making.
I just love this Alty team and they have the potential to take the National League title + A couple of decent FA cup scalps and, of course, not to forget the FA Trophy. The least I can see this group of players achieving this season is a High Play-off position (Semi- Finals) + 3rd Round FAC + FA Trophy Final at Wembley.
I AM SO EXCITED. This team has the look of a successful one and I think will even eclipse our successes of the late 70s, early 80s.
We really battered Chesterfield today and the whole of Chesterfield knows it. Their players know it. Their manager knows it, Their supporters know it and none of them will be wanting to watch the highlights which I can hardly wait for.
I could go on but I am sure you get the idea. They won't be making any excuses about 'playing badly today' because they didn't play badly at all and I thought at half time that they looked like the best we have seen so far this season.
If they are really the favourites to win the National League we are going to walk it. Get your money on quick the odds will be tumbling soon.
As Brian would say 'Come on you Supers!'
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We were relentless second half and kept our attacking players on the pitch, which is a first this season.
That is our best and most dangerous formation.
Kossy struggled from the first minute today, I personally wouldn't want Linney starting out wide but he looked decent out there and allowed Angus to play no.9. Two top finishes.
Think Kossy will be out on Monday and with very little depth in wide players I think we may have to start Linney on the wing. There will be some tired legs.
Osborne and Marriott were immense today. Osborne looks twice the player and has come back super fit.
Thought Roscoe grew into the game.
Amaluzor is so dangerous, would like to see him more direct at times.
Still feel we are missing depth to the squad. Wide player, LB cover, another quality CM but it is looking good.
Still buzzing from that second half.
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They had the best of a rather un-in-spire-ing first half but they were only marginally better than us. I was disappointed when they scored but began to see that we were likely to get a result as we began to improve more and more towards the last 10-15 minutes. Their 'dirty' tactics got them nowhere because the Referee soon found the measure of them and their cynical felling of our players virtually every time that we got the better of them (and that was a lot of times).
I was happy with the Ref's overall performance on balance even though I think that he missed a blatant hand ball in the penalty area early in the 2nd half. I guess that he must not of had a clear view of it.
The second half and injury time was pure class from Alty and they were given a lesson on how to play. I had to pinch myself to ensure that I was not dreaming and I knew by the time the equalising goal went in that we would win.
You could count the number of real chances they had in the 2nd half on one finger and Alty just got better and better. If Alty had won 7-1 it would not have been an unfair result.
For me they could all have been 'Man of the Match' today, but if I was to pick only one of them I would go for Justin HAMMERS_THE_ LOSERS and he did just that. He embarrassed the best they had over and over, time and time, again and he is a hero there in the making.
I just love this Alty team and they have the potential to take the National League title + A couple of decent FA cup scalps and, of course, not to forget the FA Trophy. The least I can see this group of players achieving this season is a High Play-off position (Semi- Finals) + 3rd Round FAC + FA Trophy Final at Wembley.
I AM SO EXCITED. This team has the look of a successful one and I think will even eclipse our successes of the late 70s, early 80s.
We really battered Chesterfield today and the whole of Chesterfield knows it. Their players know it. Their manager knows it, Their supporters know it and none of them will be wanting to watch the highlights which I can hardly wait for.
I could go on but I am sure you get the idea. They won't be making any excuses about 'playing badly today' because they didn't play badly at all and I thought at half time that they looked like the best we have seen so far this season.
If they are really the favourites to win the National League we are going to walk it. Get your money on quick the odds will be tumbling soon.
As Brian would say 'Come on you Supers!'
P.S. Can anyone offer me a lift to AFC Fylde on Monday? I will pay for your ticket + half petrol. i promise to keep quiet.
Wonderful post. Cup fully full. You're welcome to sit next to me on the tram and train. Feel free to speak.😁😁😁
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Man-for-man it sounds like we are a match for absolutely anyone, but comparative lack of resources means lack of depth. If we avoid serious injuries, then who knows what can be achieved but we'll need a huge slice of luck and then a bit more too.
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@ukrainian Alty
Gutted cannot make Monday due to work
There will be tougher games to go,can we perform like that on a cold
Tuesday night in winter down in the depths of places like Aldershot(no offence to Aldershot)
Love your enthusiasm by the way and a great post earlier,but a bit early to be getting over excited
IMO next test on Monday,what a horrible place to go,on past experience horrible fans and the stewards are awful as well,unless things have changed there.
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Thanks UA! What a great performance!
Come on you Supers indeed! 😉
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@ukrainian Alty
Gutted cannot make Monday due to work
There will be tougher games to go,can we perform like that on a cold
Tuesday night in winter down in the depths of places like Aldershot(no offence to Aldershot)
Love your enthusiasm by the way and a great post earlier,but a bit early to be getting over excited
IMO next test on Monday,what a horrible place to go,on past experience horrible fans and the stewards are awful as well,unless things have changed there.
Yeah, I did perhaps go a bit over the top earlier but I am certain that Phil will have the full backing of the board to bring more high calibre players to the club to provide the strength in depth as the season progresses and we continue to maintain a realistic challenge.
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@ukrainian Alty
Gutted cannot make Monday due to work
There will be tougher games to go,can we perform like that on a cold
Tuesday night in winter down in the depths of places like Aldershot(no offence to Aldershot)
Love your enthusiasm by the way and a great post earlier,but a bit early to be getting over excited
IMO next test on Monday,what a horrible place to go,on past experience horrible fans and the stewards are awful as well,unless things have changed there.
Yeah, I did perhaps go a bit over the top earlier but I am certain that Phil will have the full backing of the board to bring more high calibre players to the club to provide the strength in depth as the season progresses and we continue to maintain a realistic challenge.
Well said. I'm positive you're right! 👍🇦🇹🏆🥇(🤞)
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Well, Mick was right about Dobra some posts earlier.
As for ourselves, we deserved the win after quite a spectacular second half performance. Everybody played well, but Angus, Amulazor and Roscoe were superb. Chesterfield weren't poor or anything, they just lost to a better team on the day.
With an acknowledgement to the lack of depth in the squad, I can't say we will win the league, but, right now, it feels like we just might do that.
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For what it's worth, I think right now is a great time to get over-excited, and what a turn and finish by Dior for the winner!
With the money coming in to the club now and the relationships we're building with other clubs (I see a certain Joe Hugill scored at Stockport the other night) I'm not sure even injuries will stop us at least challenging for the play-offs. The setbacks we suffered last season woul've seen us relegated in previous years (1997 springs to mind) but not now. COYR!
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Game of 2 halfs.
We were superb 2nd half and they never came out. Strange subs from them tbh.
Aside from Kosylo, who was anonymous, it an immense effort. Osbourne was my mom
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We were relentless second half and kept our attacking players on the pitch, which is a first this season.
That is our best and most dangerous formation.
Kossy struggled from the first minute today, I personally wouldn't want Linney starting out wide but he looked decent out there and allowed Angus to play no.9. Two top finishes.
Think Kossy will be out on Monday and with very little depth in wide players I think we may have to start Linney on the wing. There will be some tired legs.
Osborne and Marriott were immense today. Osborne looks twice the player and has come back super fit.
Thought Roscoe grew into the game.
Amaluzor is so dangerous, would like to see him more direct at times.
Still feel we are missing depth to the squad. Wide player, LB cover, another quality CM but it is looking good.
Still buzzing from that second half.
Good post and agree with you here.
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Parky comment here in link. Excellent interview and there in today preparing. Big shout out for the commitment.
https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/phil-parkinson-post-match-interview-altrincham-2-1-chesterfield
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Fitting tribute to Mad Dog before the game and a performance that also reminded me of Mad Dog ...team came from behind, never giving up...brilliant !
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Best second half i can remember from the lads in a long long time and can't pick the M.O.M. they were that good but a special mention for Elliot ( yes first name only ! ) who i have been fiercely critical of before yet has proven what a good and valuable player he really is and yet again shown us all what a brilliant management team we have in believing in him all this time . Great work by all.
Loved the posting by Ukranian Alty , what a heart on sleeve Mad dog , Kingy etc type rousing shout out . Only being a threequarter full fella myself , need a wee bit more before being convinced we are on the glory trail once again , really enjoyed yesterday but to quote the last line from a famous movie "tomorrows another day". 🤞
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While there are plenty of plaudits quite rightly flying around on this thread, I'd like to give a shout-out to Lewis Banks who was excellent yesterday, particularly in the way that he made himself available to receive the ball in areas where he could move it on to colleagues effectively.
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Incredible from 1 to 11 yesterday and very exciting times ahead. The team is oozing confidence and you can’t underestimate the power of a strong goalkeeper.
More of the same tomorrow please lads
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The euphoric denouement almost evoked memories of a 1970s Alty FA Cup giant-killing act!
Chesterfield dominated the first half, albeit whilst creating few goalscoring opportunities. Disappointing to concede such a cheap goal from that corner.
As the second half progressed, you could sense that Alty were building up momentum and Dior Angus' two clinical finishes certainly helped to dispel my initial reservations about him. Let's hope that he can stay fit and maintain that high standard.
The renaissance of Elliot Osborne has been an unanticipated and hugely welcome bonus. I thought that he was outstanding yesterday.
As others have mentioned in this thread, the depth of our squad remains the major concern. We are going to have to get very lucky as regards injuries and suspensions.