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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Mrs Warbouys on May 02, 2019, 09:10:34 AM
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Hoping for some ticket/allocation news today as it’s been sketchy so far. I’m hoping they are going about it like a club wanting to play conference football and segregating the game and giving us a proper allocation. With trains every 30 minutes from multiple Manchester stations and the airport I think we could see huge numbers travelling on Sunday
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Wow what a night. Can't wait for the highlights and more photos.
This team keeps going.
I appreciate Ceesay had a poor/nervous game but I would start the same 11.
If the game isn't going to plan I would look to get Harrop into the middle of the park as he does bring us energy.
JJ had a good game last night but yet again his corners and free kicks were poor. We should let Dens, Hampson or Hancock put the balls in.
We need to start with high tempo. Chorley looked uncomfortable with us runnig at them and Hulme bullied their defence in the home game.
Let's get as many of us there as possible.
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Their website has no information at all regarding away supporters, don't know whether
we are supposed to go to Chorley to buy tickets or take a chance on the day and maybe
not get in.
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Their website has no information at all regarding away supporters, don't know whether
we are supposed to go to Chorley to buy tickets or take a chance on the day and maybe
not get in.
I rang Chorley FC.. The man I spoke to was apologetic for not having much information but I thought he was very helpful. There will almost certainly be segregation with Alty fans paying at the turnstile. They are selling tickets in advance for seated areas only and don't have time to print tickets for the terraces anyway. They aren't expecting a sell out so he put my mind at rest that there will be no problem with getting in.
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I went to the Chorley v Guiseley PO final in the away end and it was pay at the gate.
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Getting to Chorley (or anywhere near it) from the South East or the South Midlands by train on Sunday looks like being fun!
Euston shut all weekend, best suggestion on National rail so far is about a 4-5 hour journey each way via York/Sheffield and Manchester!
Any of the London Alty group found any better ways of doing it that I could look at? Otherwise it may have to be driving for me.
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I went to the Chorley v Guiseley PO final in the away end and it was pay at the gate.
I went to that game to (in the away game). Was very packed. Expect it will be similar on Sunday. Hoping for the same outcome tbh.
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Getting to Chorley (or anywhere near it) from the South East or the South Midlands by train on Sunday looks like being fun!
Euston shut all weekend, best suggestion on National rail so far is about a 4-5 hour journey each way via York/Sheffield and Manchester!
Any of the London Alty group found any better ways of doing it that I could look at? Otherwise it may have to be driving for me.
Trains are running to Manchester from MK and to Preston to change for Chorley if people can find their way there
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Looking forward to this. Were driving to Chorley from Salop...
Bring it on....
Cmon The Alty....
Please give us a decent ref.. (fat chance)
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I went to the Chorley v Guiseley PO final in the away end and it was pay at the gate.
I went to that game to (in the away game). Was very packed. Expect it will be similar on Sunday. Hoping for the same outcome tbh.
I was there too and was a vaguely disinterested supporter of either team in a heaving mass of humanity. Never thought I’d be back there urging the Robins on so soon.
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Assuming they all recover physically and we have the same squad to pick the only choice for a change in starting 11 is Ceesay or Poole. Would probably go for Ceesay, his pace and trickery could again reap dividends.
We know they'll launch balls into the box at every available opportunity and we'll try and play through and round them.
Massive ask to go there and win after last nights effort but we'll have a right go.
Chorley 2-2 Alty (after 90). Hulme moult.
Anything could happen next
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Assuming they all recover physically and we have the same squad to pick the only choice for a change in starting 11 is Ceesay or Poole. Would probably go for Ceesay, his pace and trickery could again reap dividends.
We know they'll launch balls into the box at every available opportunity and we'll try and play through and round them.
Massive ask to go there and win after last nights effort but we'll have a right go.
Chorley 2-2 Alty (after 90). Hulme moult.
Anything could happen next
When Ceesay is on his game he puts us on a different level but he has been off the boil in the last couple of games.
He is either unplayable or poor but I would defo take the gamble and see how he gets on. Poole did well when he came on but still isn't match fit.
I am hoping the lads who had cramp are taking their recovery seriously and are currently lay in a bath of iced water 😉
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It’s an odd one this. Cessay tore them apart only a few weeks ago, but they’ll probably have a game plan for him by now and they’ll be expecting him to play. I’d start with Poole. It just feels so much more solid with a player of that class and experience in the team. Ceesay would be an excellent sub option if required.
It looked to me like they had just one game plan at our place. Long ball launched by Meppen Walter towards Teague ghosting into the box. So, either we cut the move at source and get some hard nut to bite away constantly at MW, or we stick Harrison at the back to combat the aerial threat.
I agree that 2-2 is a possibility. I absolutely hate the lottery of penalties but after yesterday, i’d feel oddly confident!
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It’s an odd one this. Cessay tore them apart only a few weeks ago, but they’ll probably have a game plan for him by now and they’ll be expecting him to play. I’d start with Poole. It just feels so much more solid with a player of that class and experience in the team. Ceesay would be an excellent sub option if required.
It looked to me like they had just one game plan at our place. Long ball launched by Meppen Walter towards Teague ghosting into the box. So, either we cut the move at source and get some hard nut to bite away constantly at MW, or we stick Harrison at the back to combat the aerial threat.
I agree that 2-2 is a possibility. I absolutely hate the lottery of penalties but after yesterday, i’d feel oddly confident!
I get what you are saying but if I was up against a player that had torn me apart then I would be more nervous or anxious about not looking like a numpty again. Nervousness can make mistakes.
As you said they will now have a game plan which is likely to double up on him which then gives us more room in other areas.
Plus I have this gut feeling he will win us a pen in the first half.
Their defence struggled with Hulme and Ceesay and both, for me, need to start. I still worry about having Hancock out wide because of his lack of pace. Plus we need Hancock no.10 as he scores and isn't afraid to shoot.
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It’s an odd one this. Cessay tore them apart only a few weeks ago, but they’ll probably have a game plan for him by now and they’ll be expecting him to play. I’d start with Poole. It just feels so much more solid with a player of that class and experience in the team. Ceesay would be an excellent sub option if required.
It looked to me like they had just one game plan at our place. Long ball launched by Meppen Walter towards Teague ghosting into the box. So, either we cut the move at source and get some hard nut to bite away constantly at MW, or we stick Harrison at the back to combat the aerial threat.
I agree that 2-2 is a possibility. I absolutely hate the lottery of penalties but after yesterday, i’d feel oddly confident!
Who would you drop for Harrison?
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Good question. Nobody deserves to be dropped. I just think that if we nullify Teague, we'll be OK. Obviously, Ben Harrison's height would be a major advantage to us in this respect. Are we sure Connor Hampson is fit enough to play on Sunday?
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Its our defence that needs to be on the lookout, the goals conceded at home all muscled in at the far post
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This is the big one people....
Personally I would go with James Poole, with Ceesay on the bench...
Agree about that big lump Meppin Walters or whatever his fkn name is and Teague will be an aerial threat.
We can win this. The only downside is that our lads had a hard game on Weds whilst Chorley had there feet up.
Win this one and I fancy us to go all the way...
Bank holiday weekend. The atmosphere will be superb. Packed ground.
Lots of Alty fans, the weather is set fair.
Can't wait for this.
Cmon you Robins...
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It’s an odd one this. Cessay tore them apart only a few weeks ago, but they’ll probably have a game plan for him by now and they’ll be expecting him to play. I’d start with Poole. It just feels so much more solid with a player of that class and experience in the team. Ceesay would be an excellent sub option if required.
It looked to me like they had just one game plan at our place. Long ball launched by Meppen Walter towards Teague ghosting into the box. So, either we cut the move at source and get some hard nut to bite away constantly at MW, or we stick Harrison at the back to combat the aerial threat.
I agree that 2-2 is a possibility. I absolutely hate the lottery of penalties but after yesterday, i’d feel oddly confident!
Who would you drop for Harrison?
James Jones.
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It’s an odd one this. Cessay tore them apart only a few weeks ago, but they’ll probably have a game plan for him by now and they’ll be expecting him to play. I’d start with Poole. It just feels so much more solid with a player of that class and experience in the team. Ceesay would be an excellent sub option if required.
It looked to me like they had just one game plan at our place. Long ball launched by Meppen Walter towards Teague ghosting into the box. So, either we cut the move at source and get some hard nut to bite away constantly at MW, or we stick Harrison at the back to combat the aerial threat.
I agree that 2-2 is a possibility. I absolutely hate the lottery of penalties but after yesterday, i’d feel oddly confident!
Who would you drop for Harrison?
James Jones.
Jones??? He was immense on Wed.
If you don't believe it then watch the highlights.
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We wont be dropping Jones or Hannigan and we won't be going 3/5 at the back, so no Harrison in starting 11.
Great replacement CB if we need him
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Barring injuries, I suspect it ill be the same starting 11 as Wednesday, Subs will be same unless any injured and doesn't want a keeper on the bench.
I'll be there, car full and 1 has never been to an Alty game before! Bring it on.
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The key to this one will be not to give away any cheap corners or free kicks.
I'd also keep Jordan up front at their corners which will stop at least one if not two of their centre halves getting a free header on goal because they'll have to stand on the half way line with Jordan.
Then play our usual game and we can win.
I'd go with ceesay to start and look to bring on Poole and other fresh legs and manage the 2-0 lead to the final whistle.........I'll feel a bit more nervous and realistic at 2.30 on sunday ;D
Good luck lads.
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The key to this one will be not to give away any cheap corners or free kicks.
I'd also keep Jordan up front at their corners which will stop at least one if not two of their centre halves getting a free header on goal because they'll have to stand on the half way line with Jordan.
Then play our usual game and we can win.
I'd go with ceesay to start and look to bring on Poole and other fresh legs and manage the 2-0 lead to the final whistle.........I'll feel a bit more nervous and realistic at 2.30 on sunday ;D
Good luck lads.
Fully agree with leaving someone up at corners / set pieces, maybe JJ with his pace....
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What I dont get is why on corners or free kicks into the box Ceesay is not in the mix with his height. He always holds his position out wide. I think he can be used as an aerial threat.
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Whilst I agree with leaving at least 1 up for their corners it won't be a centre back that stays on the half way.
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Anybody going by public transport, please note there is now only one train per hour to Chorley.
The service from Victoria is one of Northern Rails usual Sunday cancellations, now only
from Piccadilly 11:01, Oxford Road 11:05, arrive Chorley 11:33 then every hour.
Return from Chorley 21 minutes past each hour.
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Getting to Chorley (or anywhere near it) from the South East or the South Midlands by train on Sunday looks like being fun!
Euston shut all weekend, best suggestion on National rail so far is about a 4-5 hour journey each way via York/Sheffield and Manchester!
Any of the London Alty group found any better ways of doing it that I could look at? Otherwise it may have to be driving for me.
We’re driving too, in some combination or other. Trains look a nightmare.
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The away game at Chorley was very strange, we were by far the better team in the first half and really should have gone in 2 or 3 up at half time.
In the second half, they were down the wings putting ball after ball into the box. We just need to make sure that our full backs get some help from the midfield.
So JJ and Ceesay (if playing) need to track back when we are under pressure to help.
If we can put a similar performance to the first half away at Chorey or the fighting spirit we saw in the home game, we have a real chance. It will be a great atmosphere, the only sad part is with the segregation we cannot go to the Chorley fish & chip shop.
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Is any one going on the train tomorrow? What time and that
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I’ve sent you a text
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I’ve sent you a text
ace we're only warming up
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Every alty fan should be there tomorrow let's show them
What we're made of
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Flying in for this. Will have to leave the house at 3am.
Come on Alty.
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Flying in for this. Will have to leave the house at 3am.
Come on Alty.
super effort we need more like you
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Flying in for this. Will have to leave the house at 3am.
Come on Alty.
super effort we need more like you
Thanks. Although in truth you probably don't as I only manage to get to a few games a season. Early morning strategic scoopage in full effect.
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I am going today, despite trying to recover from a broken foot. So looking forward to the game. Whatever happens win or lose I am proud of this team and their achievements this season. I only ask that they try their best today. If they are on their mettle and all play at their best they will win, but it is going to be a tough game.
Good luck lads, play to your potential but we are proud of you no matter what the result. Lets get behind them and outshout the home fans!!
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Good luck to all the lads for today. Could potentially be another classic.
Come on Alty!
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Well, here we go. Let's go and get them; not ready for the season to end just yet. COME ON YOU REDS!
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Hopefully I'ii make the game today after last weeks car crash prevented me getting to the Ashton game, sitting on the M60 for 2 1/2 hours.
5 of us going, Come on Alty we can do this.
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The Big day has arrived.
Cmon Alty The Mighty Robins can beat these Magpies
Have it....
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Travel safely everyone and be in good voice!
I am on,y way
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I'm leaving Shropshire shortly via Ellesmere to meet up with my Son for the trip north
Cmon Alty
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Flying in for this. Will have to leave the house at 3am.
Come on Alty! Fair play to you Uncle G. Wishing ye all well from Eire! Won't make it over but am part of the international good vibes being sent! Will follow radio comm. Will be a tough one so your voices will count!
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Could we not just have lost in et?
Superb effort to only concede 1 with 10 men, rode our luck a bit but deserved it.
Can see why Hancock got the red, but it out of context for the ref to be that harsh considering what he'd not produced a card for.
Penalty shootout was complete opposite to Wednesdays'. 2 well taken today compared to 14.
Gutted to lose like we did. Massive credit to the 1156 away fans
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What an amazing turn out for the lad's
Proud
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What an amazing turn out for the lad's
Proud
Fantastic!
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A massive performance to be proud of. The sending off changed the game, it looked like Hancock just slid in for a challenge, so couldn’t see why it was a red.
There were some strange decisions from the referee, Chorley were continually fouling in the first half, and he took no action.
I thought we were immense in defence today James Jones was a rock, Tom produced was his usual solid performance. Simon Richman ran all over the pitch and JJ was excellent before he was substituted.
I couldn’t understand some of the substitutions, JJ was creating havoc down the wing, and Shaun was driving the ball forward in the midfield.
But hey, whilst it is the end of the season for us, we can look back with pride, but for a debatable sending off, we would have gone through, the fans created a great atmosphere, and we have had some great memories this season.
We can build on this next year, we have strengthened the squad over this season, James Poole will be back, and a couple of the stronger teams will be promoted and out of the league.
It will be interesting to see the retained list and what PP does over the summer.
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It ian what it is.
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We could have asked no more of the management, players or fans today. They gave absolutely everything and not one of them was found wanting. Motm was James Jones - he was simply superb. I'm gutted but very very very proud. Hope to God they all stay and we can give it a real go next year.
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Not sure if it was a sending off or not, but there was no need for it in that area of the pitch. Certainly changed the game though. Incredible defensive performance to get us to pens. Ref definitely made some odd calls. Fantastic turn out from the fans. Sat in the airport waiting for flight home. Sad but proud.
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Very proud of our team, and our fans. Out-shouted the home fans by miles. No teams coming down from the National League this season so with a couple of changes and two midlands teams no reason why we should not be ones of the dominant teams next season.
Priority now is to sign Parky and Neil for a two season contract now, and maybe bring two or three new players in, but keep the bulk of the squad.
Despite the result, proud of our team and the whole club. Anybpdy hear the full attendance??
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Chorley a spoiling side with some talented players who thrive on weak officiating. Lost count of the number of times their forwards left their foot in after our defenders cleared with no punishment. Clearly under orders to do so. With the robust nature of their play and game management well placed to emulate the dross which has served Solihull well this year. And yes this is the sourest of grapes - would rather have lost to Blyth with Robbie Dale in their side to be honest, a much better football team. That lot just reminded of what many of the National League sides look like and are allowed to get away with.
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Very proud of our team, and our fans. Out-shouted the home fans by miles. No teams coming down from the National League this season so with a couple of changes and two midlands teams no reason why we should not be ones of the dominant teams next season.
Priority now is to sign Parky and Neil for a two season contract now, and maybe bring two or three new players in, but keep the bulk of the squad.
Despite the result, proud of our team and the whole club. Anybpdy hear the full attendance??
Attendance was 3446, and we had a third of it.
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I want to congratulate Chorley tbh, I really do. A fellow northern non league club with largely decent fans. But today, I thought they were very very limited. The sending off gave them the edge, but if I were a Chorley fan going into the game with Spenny next week, I wouldn't be holding my breath. I want to praise their captain Teague though, who showed real class in coming straight over to TT at the end and positively acknowledging the Alty fans in the way he did. Respect.
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Great effort flying in uncle globnasty
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Alty supporter for 31 years and I am proud.
Warriors and we go again next year.
What an away support.
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I could not believe the away end this afternoon - that has to be one of the finest turnouts by a set of fans that just get better and better. 1240 officially in the away end plus seats. Chorley steward says they go to at least 1350 before the turnstiles were closed by the police. The away support I have seen this season is unparalleled in my time as a travelling Alty fan.
I am sat on a train heading back south with a mixture of pride and sorrow, but stronger is the pride for what we have achieved this season.
We are Alty FC and we are on the way back.
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I want to congratulate Chorley tbh, I really do. A fellow northern non league club with largely decent fans. But today, I thought they were very very limited. The sending off gave them the edge, but if I were a Chorley fan going into the game with Spenny next week, I wouldn't be holding my breath. I want to praise their captain Teague though, who showed real class in coming straight over to TT at the end and positively acknowledging the Alty fans in the way he did. Respect.
That ground is sh1t...
I wouldn't give Teague any respect. All he did all afternoon was moan at the ref. Leather is another T**t who lost all respect I had for him. He was a major reason in getting Josh a red card. I did hear a rumour that he may come back to Alty if Chorley go up (he's no better than what we have) wouldn't want him back.
Ok Chorley won, fair enough. However, Alty have been superb this season with a tweak here and there and a fit James Poole ready for the next campaign we will fear nobody
Oh so proud to be an Alty fan .. Wonderful support today, I just hope the occasional fans will now come more frequently...
Loved watching them the last two seasons.
Well done lads...
Hope Spennymoor win the final
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I wouldn't be bitter towards Leather, I think he'd be a good signing if he came back.
Good luck to whoever goes up, they'll deserve it after what's been a very competitive promotion race.
We go again in August!
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That was a superb effort from a team with Wednesday night in their legs, from the outset I thought we'd have no chance if it went to ET so to hang on with 10 is outstanding. very proud.
With Stockport and one of Chorley and Spenny going with them, Blyth likely to suffer from losing at least some of their squad I reckon we'd be disappointed not to go up next year if we kept the same squad. Brackley don't seem to be able to put two good seasons together so I reckon straight fight between us and the loser of the playoff final. Pick up a top quality winger to replace the loanee we needed all season and anything else is frankly a bonus - maybe cover for Jordan's inevitable suspension(s) but maybe that's Poole with Hancock at 10. Poole vs Hancock will be a tough call next year but Hancock on the left I don't think is the answer.
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Heroic effort from the lads, especially to keep league runners up to a draw at their place, with 10 men for 40+ minutes. They beat us 4-1 there 4 months ago, team spirit and fans support was superb.
Defense has been getting better all season and very solid again today- someone mentioned James Jones as our man of the match but how about Tony Thompson? Has he had a better game in an Alty shirt? Great today.
Congrats to Chorley, a solid side who wouldn't struggle in the league above, especially if there are weak refs!
Credit to their keeper, Matt Urwin, who couldn't have done much better than save the first 3 of our pens and pretty much decided it.
Hopefully we've got some bonus funds in from these play off games to get 1 or 2 quality players in to add to what we've got.
Plus get Jordan on some anger management classes and we should be well set for next season.
Thanks PP, NS and all the lads for your efforts this season.
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From a unibond lad, it was a pleasure to be there today, amazing support!, proud of all the older lads who have kept the alty atmosphere going, unsung hero's!! An immense performance on and off the pitch, just wasn't the right time, but you can be sure these lads have got it in them to go again and get striaght back up! Macc town be scared!!!! Very scared!!!!
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As one of the older ones, it also was a pleasure to be there today, albeit tinged by sadness and disappointment at the end. I thought the big crowd was handled very well by Chorley and I am not aware of any incidents, so well done to everyone who was present at what I guess may be our best away support at another non-League ground since Stafford in 1991.
The season as a whole is a triumph for Phil Parkinson, the staff and the players. It feels like it should be a weaker division next season, but things don't always work out the way you expect. Still, just one or two tweaks if we can keep the core of the team should be all that are needed.
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Enjoy the Hancock challenge everyone. Slipped going into a tackle and the Ref saw his opportunity to be the centre of attention. Pathetic.
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Looking at the video in the manager interview (2:38) I've got a perfect freeze frame. Hancock has left the ground and gone in with two feet but 1) he gets at least one foot on the ball and 2) his feet make no contact with the player. Never a red - the reaction on the other hand of placing hands on Josh's neck.....
Anyone know if you can insert a picture into these messages?
Actually it's worse than that - their guy is going down before Josh even comes close!
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Looks like Hulme has a broken foot. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
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It wasn't a red but we weathered the storm and had our chances on pens. Top 5 next season, its very harsh to say we'll win it as there is always one that comes from nowhere
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Very proud of the team, management and supporters this morning, obviously disappointed to lose on penalties, but the lads gave everything yesterday. As others say, lets hope the management and team stay together. With the correct reinforcements on top of a great squad we go again next season, hopefully pushing on from here.
Last 2 seasons have been fantastic, the brand of football we play is what I want to see.
Have a great summer everyone.
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It looked bad at the time, and so I’m surprised anyone thinks it wasn’t a red card having had the luxury of being able to watch it again on a replay. If it was the other way round, I’d have been beyond cross if that wasn’t given as a straight red. And I’ve never seen anyone slip before when jumping in with both feet already off the ground.
It wasn’t malicious, it was just a clumsy forwards tackle from a player desperate to win the ball back, which you might (just might) have got away with 10 years ago. But certainly not now.
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It wasn’t even a foul.
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An incredible day with amazing support and the lads dead on their feet still giving Chorley a real scare.
Without the sending off we win that so it's disappointing to see a player roll around in agony and then get up and sprint away once he got Josh sent off by a weak ref.
Looking forward to next season.
Why the hell would we want scott leather back?..he's a passenger in that side as he was with us and he is miles away from Jones Harrison and hannigan.
Thank you PP and Neil and the players for making us proud and competitive again.
TT my MOTM
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What a day incredible support a league one team would struggle to take
To take so many.If we had got through it would have been a tough task to
Go to there place with Josh suspended and Hulme out injured.
A very proud alty fan today cannot wait until August.
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Anyone know if you can insert a picture into these messages?
Actually it's worse than that - their guy is going down before Josh even comes close!
Here you go:
(https://i.imgur.com/6UZMkHp.png)
Didn't even touch him. Watched it frame by frame. In truth though I thought it looked bad in real time though on the day.
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Here's a frame by frame capture of the tackle:
https://imgur.com/a/lgSZwBq
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Here's a frame by frame capture of the tackle:
https://imgur.com/a/lgSZwBq
.....but probably only torturing ourselves at this stage.....not going to change anything.
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I'd imagine it's good enough grounds for an appeal to the red for Josh.
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When you leave the floor and go in two footed it's classed as dangerous play whether you make contact with the player or not. It's time to take the rose tinted glasses off folks,it's a red card all day long.
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When you leave the floor and go in two footed it's classed as dangerous play whether you make contact with the player or not. It's time to take the rose tinted glasses off folks,it's a red card all day long.
Fully agree. The rules change over time and like it or not, it was a red card under the current rules. It was an unnecessary challenge, but given Josh's contribution over the season we can't complain.
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I don't have anything to add about the game; we were great and fought like lions.
However, I think we should make a bit more of the fact we took well over a thousand fans to an away game, and not just one round the corner. Absolutely incredible effort and amazing to see. The hardcore away support that has followed us all over the country has been incredibly loyal, but we've often struggled to take serious numbers anywhere. What I really liked was that there were loads of young lads (and women) in our end, all with their mates and all supporting Alty. A lot of praise has to go to the lads that have helped cultivate the support; it was fantastic to hear the Alty songs coming out of The Crown on the way to the ground.
We've always thought we were a big club at this level but this season we've acted like it, on the pitch and on the terraces.
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Here's a frame by frame capture of the tackle:
https://imgur.com/a/lgSZwBq
We should appeal that red..
I had a feeling for a while that a ref would eventually f**k our season up somehow
There isn't one decent ref in this league, the lot of them are a fkn disgrace and should be held accountable.
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When you leave the floor and go in two footed it's classed as dangerous play whether you make contact with the player or not. It's time to take the rose tinted glasses off folks,it's a red card all day long.
Reckless = yellow
Dangerous = red
If you've landed before you reach the player and didn't go over the ball as clearly shown in that freeze frame it's not dangerous, I'll give you reckless and a yellow but never a red.
Scott on the other hand in his reaction by putting his hands on the throat of an opponent .....
We could do without Josh being suspended for the first three games next year
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Good Lord... I can understand people being upset about it in the moment but in the cold light of day, it's a red card. The fact he didn't make contact with the player is neither here nor there. You can't go into challenges like that anymore. We see red cards for that type of challenge all the time and not to acknowledge that that was a sending off offence suggests a one-eyedness that I thought we were above.
Great effort yesterday. We defended brilliantly and that has been our weak point this season. I absolutely think we should aim to win this league next season.
The away support yesterday was magnificent and also, as a man of a certain age, it felt like the baton of vocal support has been well and truly handed on to the next generation. I barely recognised anyone in that away end but it was packed with passionate and committed Alty fans. That has to be a good thing.
This time last year, for all the success, the club felt hollowed out. Yesterday, it felt like there was a new and vibrant core support.
Now for God's sake, let's get the management team and the bulk of the squad signed up.
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Good Lord... I can understand people being upset about it in the moment but in the cold light of day, it's a red card. The fact he didn't make contact with the player is neither here nor there. You can't go into challenges like that anymore. We see red cards for that type of challenge all the time and not to acknowledge that that was a sending off offence suggests a one-eyedness that I thought we were above.
Great effort yesterday. We defended brilliantly and that has been our weak point this season. I absolutely think we should aim to win this league next season.
The away support yesterday was magnificent and also, as a man of a certain age, it felt like the baton of vocal support has been well and truly handed on to the next generation. I barely recognised anyone in that away end but it was packed with passionate and committed Alty fans. That has to be a good thing.
This time last year, for all the success, the club felt hollowed out. Yesterday, it felt like there was a new and vibrant core support.
Now for God's sake, let's get the management team and the bulk of the squad signed up.
Well said Leon. I feel it's starting to feel like our club again, I still want a new public face, but that can be discussed in June and July.
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I don't have anything to add about the game; we were great and fought like lions.
However, I think we should make a bit more of the fact we took well over a thousand fans to an away game, and not just one round the corner. Absolutely incredible effort and amazing to see. The hardcore away support that has followed us all over the country has been incredibly loyal, but we've often struggled to take serious numbers anywhere. What I really liked was that there were loads of young lads (and women) in our end, all with their mates and all supporting Alty. A lot of praise has to go to the lads that have helped cultivate the support; it was fantastic to hear the Alty songs coming out of The Crown on the way to the ground.
We've always thought we were a big club at this level but this season we've acted like it, on the pitch and on the terraces.
This.
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When you leave the floor and go in two footed it's classed as dangerous play whether you make contact with the player or not. It's time to take the rose tinted glasses off folks,it's a red card all day long.
Reckless = yellow
Dangerous = red
If you've landed before you reach the player and didn't go over the ball as clearly shown in that freeze frame it's not dangerous, I'll give you reckless and a yellow but never a red.
Scott on the other hand in his reaction by putting his hands on the throat of an opponent .....
We could do without Josh being suspended for the first three games next year
Similar challenges are punished with a yellow week in, week out. This is because the referees concerned apply common sense. This guy didn't. The other thing that is clear to me from the excellent freeze frame is that their guy is already going down from his contact with Simon Richman before Josh even reaches the ball, and there is no actual contact between them.
Right. Let's move on and concentrate on getting into the National for 2020-21, where we can hopefully renew rivalries with a newly relegated Macclesfield Town.