2021/22 Friendlies

[Jasper]

Lets hope so as they only played their under 18s at Leamington the other week.
Very dissapointing to only be playing under 23 teams and youth teamers at home pre seasons the past few seasons.
Not much for supporters to get excited about.

What not watching the Harriers live for the first time in 12months. God some people whinge about everything. Cheer up Christmas isn't far away.

[muse_harrier]

Some happy clappers are easily pleasaed and cant see when they are being short changed.
Each to their own.

[harriershane]

If being back at a ground I’ve frequented for years, in a seat I’ve sat for years, watching a team I’ve spent too much money supporting for years, catching up with people not seen in over a year makes me a happy clapper, then guilty as charged, lock me up your honour

[Sheffield Harrier]

Great words there though Shane - I enjoyed being back at Aggborough too.

However, I feel somewhat hardened by the years and many promises and expectations not fulfilled. Perhaps a slightly harsh view on the current regime but it feels easier somehow to remain sceptical and not expect too much!

Will be interesting to see how we fair against Walsall. Russ talked about "stepping it up" on Saturday which might suggest he knows we will be playing a side that will be playing more of their first team. Sadly, I cannot go.

[Harrier1994]

Looks like Manny Sonupe is on trial for Walsall

[muse_harrier]

What was his crime

[Phil]

Looks like Manny Sonupe is on trial for Walsall

Walsall fans think it was Nortie Nortey

[Phil]

Looks like Manny Sonupe is on trial for Walsall

99% sure that it was Snoopy.

[Mac]

Went to match today and again was extremely disappointed with how the club is treating the fans/supporters/paying public.

A person went into the club shop before match and asked the lady behind the counter if he could look at a hoodie. She sharply told him he was not permitted to do so. His response was, "If I can not look at it I will not buy it." He then left the shop.

How can a can of Coca Cola cost £1 under the East Stand and the same size can cost £1.50 in the Home Terrace at the Burger Bar?

Before the match I could not buy any hot food from the East Stand. At half time I was refused entry to Burger Bar located at Home Terrace (serving hot food) by Club Steward. He told me he was just the messenger. Then another Club Steward allowed people to go through? He subsequently escorted some people back to the East Stand and others were then left to queue or watch from Home Terrace.

This club needs a new focus on Commercial Management. The importance of being polite and friendly towards customers. I wish the team the best for the season but me and my family will not be returning this season.

[Phil]

See here: https://harriers-online.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12077

[Phil]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA86jV2RSKE

[garthrockett]

Started well today against a strong Walsall side; two unnamed trialists as centre backs (one was Bajrami again) in a fluid 4-4-2, though Penny often rampaged down the left as our best attacking outlet. Another trialist in midfield (tall blonde lad) started well in a Jack Byrne sort of style, but faded second half and lost possession far too often.
I think we are solid enough at the back, the same old problems are going to be goals, Freemantle and AMS don't have 10 goals each in them, Sterling and Hemmings are going to have to step up in a major way.

[Harrier1994]

I think I could count on 1 hand how many touches of the ball Freemantle had. Just couldn't get him involved and the 2 cb's for Walsall completely marked him out. Ams definitely provided us with more when he came on.

Bajrami looked okay but the defending for the goals was pretty poor especially the second half ones. They cut us open very easily.

Like Garth said the cm Trialist looked alright in the first half but like most of the team wasn't awake in the first 10-15 minutes of the second half

Thought Sterling was motm today. Tried to create things but we struggled against a better team.

When Montrose came on we looked a lot more organised though also White still looks like a very good prospect.

[TWG85]

Well what a thumping that was. But to their credit Walsall's pressing was ever so good & clearly have some very handy players. Plus you have to consider a lot of their boys have been playing consistently, where as it's Harriers third game in six months.

First ten minutes couldn't string five passes together & never really got a foothold in the game, barring a ten minute spell towards the end of the first half & a late rally in an attempt to secure some pride.

Initially liked the look of the big, burly centre half, though he did lose position a couple of occasions. And with him getting hooked I'm going to assume he was more at fault of the two on a couple of the goals. Poor lad in midfield was clearly getting targeted & the nominated "pressing victim", with three or four swarming him when he gained possession in his own half.

Also after seeing him in the flesh I now see why Young Jaiden hasn't had more chances. He completed shirked physicality. Which you just can't do at this level.

[HarrierN2]

Were we playing just one target man, or two up front?