Re: 09-10-21 Brackley Town (H)
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:32 pm
From friends at the game, seems the second was a sucker punch and we don't look like scoring. Not a good result after our form in the league recently.
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In terms of squad building, I do think there are a couple of question marks about decisions made over the past couple of years. Especially when, as you say, resources are still thin. How many games/performances are we going to get out of Montrose? Signed him at 31. Expect he's on a good wage. 2 1/2 yr contract for Alex Penny? How much is he on?Edgar T Peaceful wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:43 pmI was very sceptical of the Russ Penn appointment, and thought those that welcomed him were looking on with rose-tinted KHFC specs. I'm pleased to say I was wrong, and I'm impressed with Penn and O'Connor. They're doing a fine job with the resources that they have, and have built an attractive first team.
Having said that, I think the squad is thin, and we're too reliant on the academy or just-out-of-the-academy players - that's not Penn's fault.
He's allowed to have an opinion isn't he?harriershane wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:57 pmOh dear. Sounds like someone has no idea at all. Or is out in trolling force. As the song that’s currently playing says, “come on, you’ve got to let me know”
This is interesting.Sheffield Harrier wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:07 pmThe start we had probably unrealistically raised expectations.
Yeah, I can't argue with any of this. Montrose, Penny and AMS all disappointing. Bell pretty much untried.Sheffield Harrier wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:07 pm
In terms of squad building, I do think there are a couple of question marks about decisions made over the past couple of years. Especially when, as you say, resources are still thin. How many games/performances are we going to get out of Montrose? Signed him at 31. Expect he's on a good wage. 2 1/2 yr contract for Alex Penny? How much is he on?
Must be decent for him to leave Boston who were going for promotion at the time (albeit they are part -time which made us more attractive). AMS was signed for a fee (met by the club's owners) in June 2020, given a year contract but then got a year extension in June 2021 (due to an appearance clause maybe?). Again, probably a high earner.
Nyal Bell? He's come off the bench, scored twice, and can't get a start. He's 24 and isn't playing first team football. Hardly likely to develop. One must assume he isn't impressing the management on the training pitch and they prefer a not fully fit AMS (Russ says they've got to get him up to fitness which does make me wonder what they do all week).
The start we had probably unrealistically raised expectations.
Of course, I’ll never deny that. But come on. “Part time team that pull 500 so on the balance that we pull 2-3x the crowd and are full time we should spank them”Sheffield Harrier wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:09 pmHe's allowed to have an opinion isn't he?harriershane wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:57 pmOh dear. Sounds like someone has no idea at all. Or is out in trolling force. As the song that’s currently playing says, “come on, you’ve got to let me know”
It is galling to be turned over by these sides again and again and again over the years. Little Brackley who've recruited well and done things correctly.harriershane wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:18 pmOf course, I’ll never deny that. But come on. “Part time team that pull 500 so on the balance that we pull 2-3x the crowd and are full time we should spank them”Sheffield Harrier wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:09 pmHe's allowed to have an opinion isn't he?harriershane wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:57 pmOh dear. Sounds like someone has no idea at all. Or is out in trolling force. As the song that’s currently playing says, “come on, you’ve got to let me know”
Completely ignoring any semblance of logic and knowledge of anything to do with the league, Brackley, or their recent form.
By all means, have an opinion, but if you’re going to be absurd, let’s at least try and qualify it.
So without studying it intensely, who are Brackley?
Well. Since we’ve been down here, they’ve surely got one of, if not the highest average finishing position in the league.
Most people know Danny Lewis has been one of the best keepers in the non league game for what, 10-15 years now? Most people who watch this level know the name Gaz Dean and what he is. Ditto Ndlovu. In fact, I’d be quite willing to bet statistically speaking he’d be a top 3 for goal scorers in this league since we’ve been down here, accounting for Taylor and Rowe. If you want me to look into that, let me know. Challenge accepted.
I know I can be a lot more granular than most, which is why I wasn’t surprised when Twariq Yusef curled one in, so I’ll forgive people not having a clue about him. But to make silly statements on a team like Brackley, off the back of the vast majority of previous contributions, sometimes you’ve gotta ask if someone’s taking the piss.
A fair summary of the game. What frustrated me was that we appeared to lose all the individual battles. Glad they did not try to find a Man of the Match!harriershane wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:25 pmNow onto more relevant matters. The game.
Well, we were Brackley’d again, weren’t we?
Bookies stats had the shot counter 8/2 at half time which seemed about right but two very good finishes done us although we can be aggrieved with both given it’s a corner and our own throw in. That Yusef goal killed any belief the team had for me, had we gone in 1 down, be that 1-0 or 2-1 I think we’d have had a shot but not to be. Drop off second half was poor though, devoid of creativity and belief.
I don’t want to see any excuses of being leggy etc from midweek. We had a comfortable W and they had a replay so it’s level pegging as far as I’m concerned. We don’t often see Bajrami bested, but most of us know how good Ndlovu is.
Yes, poor performance. Yes, poor result. Having said that, if I’m going to have one ray of positive light, if we’d have got together as a group and said at this stage we will have three losses, I’d be willing to bet the three picked would’ve been from York, Brackley, Gateshead and Fylde, so disappointing yes but entirely unexpected given our record against them anyway? Not so much.
We may now sit tenth after a tough run of fixtures. But we expect Alfreton and Curzon to drop away, as well as Kettering in 8th. In horse racing terms, although I’m no expert, I think we’d say our placing is “prominent” at this early stage.
As we so often see, a cup run can be the catalyst for a surge, from added interest, confidence and yes, money, so hopefully we can continue our beginnings of one and reap those rewards down the line
Singing silly songs isn't helpful really.Mac wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:39 pmIt is a good job Brackley are not full time then as they would be surely challenging Man City. Give them another mini bus to take another 10 fans to an away match and put a sponsor name on their shirts and they will beat anyone?
It is time to ask those serious questions. We were well beaten by a part time team who did not have to get out of 2nd gear today. It is time to question Penn's leadership skills as the team was toothless today. Who in their right mind would give contracts to players who are well past their sell by date? What is the manager and coach doing Mon to Friday in preparing players for a match and developing players skills on the training ground?
Today the supporters of Kidderminster were let down badly and paid top dollar to watch a spineless performance. How many will be inspired to return when energy prices are on the rise and Christmas is fast approaching? It has to be said the only enjoyment the home fans in North Terrace had today was singing songs about how rubbish their team is. Things have to change and change quick.