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Match Discussion: Southport (H)
By Deadly Submarine
February 4 2016
A place for fans of both Tranmere Rovers and Southport to discuss Saturday afternoon's upcoming match at Prenton Park......
Following three successive League wins for Rovers and a run of five wins and a defeat in the last six matches, our match discussion thread returns once again as Rovers make a quick return to Prenton Park to host Souhtport in the Merseyside Derby on Saturday afternoon for what will be the second meeting of the sides this season. Tranmere will be looking to build on last week's 2-1 home win over Torquay United.
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very worrying game this southport will come for a point, if we don`t score early (which we probably wont) i can see it being extreme hard work, i`m going for our new found resiliance to see us over the line 1-0 to us
We will be 2-0 up at half time, they will get one back 10 minutes into the second half, we will struggle to hang on to the lead but we will win in the end!! Do you know this scenario??
southport had a fantastic December, January has seen them falter a little but nevertheless they are still on a good run... tranmere to sneak a 2-1 win.
I think the final play off placings will be settled on goal difference. I hope for a high scoring match with a Tranmere 3-0 victory, we are capable of doing this on present form.
I remember Southport being out bogey team when they were in the league. So I am very wary about predicting anything regarding tomorrow.
The last league season we met we draw with them away and won 1-0 away. A repeat would not surprise me.
Quote:If we play two up front, I agreeHeswall Boy
I think the final play off placings will be settled on goal difference. I hope for a high scoring match with a Tranmere 3-0 victory, we are capable of doing this on present form.
Really looking forward to this one. Can't see anything else win wise than a narrow one. I'm going 2-0 or 2-1 and maybe just under 5500 gate
1-1we dominate in the first minute and then protect for the other 89.
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The American contingent likes it 4-1 for the home side, GTF and Norwood bagging 2 a piece. A late concession will lead to 3-4 hours of nitpicking but will eventually give way to talks of winning the league outright. Come on you whites!
Quote:are you able to get the tranmere player app. It has a monthly subscription but has full commentary on all games plus lots of extras like interviews etc.bumhobo33
The American contingent likes it 4-1 for the home side, GTF and Norwood bagging 2 a piece. A late concession will lead to 3-4 hours of nitpicking but will eventually give way to talks of winning the league outright. Come on you whites!
well done rovers. we are grinding these results out. 6 wins from 7 now, get in.
You have to say weve thrown this league away. 4th now Grimbsy and Eastleigh with games in hand. Hopefully we keep winning and pray for the top two to loose 5 games we win and draw a couple.
Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
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Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
The fans have been brilliant for the last few games, even when things have gone against us. Credit where credit is due!
Super White Army!!
Deja vu. Great to get the win. Enough clear cut chances to have won by three or four (oh for a natural finisher!).Nervy moments at the end. Some strange officiating. Perhaps the script is written. Long may it continue!
Another good win ,when you think of the home points that have been thrown away it makes you weep ,but I suppose it's took this long to learn how to win in this division if we can sneak into the play offs we can win it ,I fear first place has now gone ,the Cheltenham horse has long bolted
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Deja vu. Great to get the win. Enough clear cut chances to have won by three or four (oh for a natural finisher!).Nervy moments at the end. Some strange officiating. Perhaps the script is written. Long may it continue!
3 x 1 on 1, but we couldn't put it in the net. Couple of beers down now so putting this one down to an outstanding performance by the ports keeper.
Well deserved win, looking pretty solid at the back. With better supply we could of had more. Vaughan MoM for me, followed by Jenno. How Maynard got it i will never know?, his end product is woeful.
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Well deserved win, looking pretty solid at the back. With better supply we could of had more. Vaughan MoM for me, followed by Jenno. How Maynard got it i will never know?, his end product is woeful.
Probably got it because Mekki wasn't playing 😀. Agree it was strange Maynard getting the MOM.
McNulty, for me. Think ihiekwe had a stinker and McN backed him up all game. Mom Maynard, he did run his socks off though.
Nice to see we started both halves fast and should really have had an early goal both times. Good saves but not great finishing again. They couldn't live with us for those short periods but could when we eased off, even though we were still pretty comfortable. 2 diabolical decisions on throw-ins by the lino on the stand side. The experienced core of McNulty, Jenno and GTF seem to be starting to control games now. If we can sort out that putting the ball in the net thing we will be well placed. I real think we can really roll on now, but expect that Achilles heel to catch us out.
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McNulty, for me. Think ihiekwe had a stinker and McN backed him up all game. Mom Maynard, he did run his socks off though.
McNulty probably edged it over Jenno for me, but close. Don't think anyone head a stinker but Maynard was one of the weaker players.
Said as much on the MOM thread, but that and winning headers is about the limit. He's not a bad player but I'd definitely say he was the potential weak link at the moment.
Good to get the three points again we are on a roll. The only thing for me is if we are playing with 1 upfront the service has to be better in the final third. So many over hit balls today we need to find our range. But some great build up play when it's on the floor.
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Hard one ghost, even though Norwood walks on water, if he was replaced by an Aldo type, we would have been out of sight in all our games. Think gift and McN are showing their talent if this league no. Real football brains and a skill well above the rest, although a bit, how to put this in a PC way? Large
Quote:aktrfc
Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
You make out on another thread elsewhere that some people have been saying we have the worst fans of all when nobody ever has said that as far as I can recall.
An element of the fans have been rightly criticised for their awful behaviour recently by a number of concerned fans and yet those who dislike the 'fan bashing' seem to have either misunderstood the points being made or know exactly what others have meant by their comments but have instead chosen to ignore it to suit certain agendas.
The fact is the fans the last two games have been great (today particularly) and we have won both games - it doesn't take a genius therefore to work out that there is a link there between actually getting behind the players at home and the ultimate outcome of the games. Our home versus away form up until recently is also testament to that.
The longer the fans are supportive at home as per the last two games, the less intimidating the home games will be for our own players (and more intimidating for opposition players we hope!) and that can only be a good thing for everyone be it fans or players!
As for today, the best home performance I've seen this season (I missed Chester) with some great football played at times!
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Quote:you're joking Ihiekwe won every challengeaktrfc
McNulty, for me. Think ihiekwe had a stinker and McN backed him up all game. Mom Maynard, he did run his socks off though.
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Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
You make out on another thread elsewhere that some people have been saying we have the worst fans of all when nobody ever has said that as far as I can recall.
An element of the fans have been rightly criticised for their awful behaviour recently by a number of concerned fans and yet those who dislike the 'fan bashing' seem to have either misunderstood the points being made or know exactly what others have meant by their comments but have instead chosen to ignore it to suit certain agendas.
The fact is the fans the last two games have been great (today particularly) and we have won both games - it doesn't take a genius to work out that there is a link there between actually getting behind the players at home and the ultimate outcome of the games.
But it's the same fans, or have we lost a couple of k and gained a few. It's what happens at all grounds. People complain when their team is bad and cheer when they are good. The awful stuff is a small minority and all clubs have that element also. Putting the results down to the fans is rubbish.
It's funny. If you look at it objectively that match was probably as lacking in quality as most games this season but it was so much more enjoyable for the simple reason that the crowd got behind the team from the beginning! Great crowd effort.
Not seen it mentioned but I thought the energy of Ridehalgh made the difference today when we came out firing at the start of the second half. He was bombing forward at every chance and they couldn't handle it. Put some good balls in as well. Jenno and Harris were great as well - one of the few matches this season where I thought that we have won the midfield battle.
Can't wait for Cheltenham now.
Not seen it mentioned but I thought the energy of Ridehalgh made the difference today when we came out firing at the start of the second half. He was bombing forward at every chance and they couldn't handle it. Put some good balls in as well. Jenno and Harris were great as well - one of the few matches this season where I thought that we have won the midfield battle.
Can't wait for Cheltenham now.
From all I've seen it sounds like we controlled much of the game and could have had a couple more. Another nice win. let's not look past next week in anticipation Cheltenham, we need 3 more points heading into that one.
Quote:Deadly SubmarineQuote:aktrfc
Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
You make out on another thread elsewhere that some people have been saying we have the worst fans of all when nobody ever has said that as far as I can recall.
An element of the fans have been rightly criticised for their awful behaviour recently by a number of concerned fans and yet those who dislike the 'fan bashing' seem to have either misunderstood the points being made or know exactly what others have meant by their comments but have instead chosen to ignore it to suit certain agendas.
The fact is the fans the last two games have been great (today particularly) and we have won both games - it doesn't take a genius therefore to work out that there is a link there between actually getting behind the players at home and the ultimate outcome of the games. Our home versus away form up until recently is also testament to that.
The longer the fans are supportive at home as per the last two games, the less intimidating the home games will be for our own players (and more intimidating for opposition players we hope!) and that can only be a good thing for everyone be it fans or players!
As for today, the best home performance I've seen this season (I missed Chester) with some great football played at times!
Just read again what you posted deadly. I deeply resent what you appear to be implying. You have my email address and are very welcome to join myself, my 16 year old son, 11 year old daughter and my sister at every game and observe our behaviour. My only agenda is to support my team and bring my family though the same love every minute roller coaster ride I have had sine my first game aged 4, now 44.
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You have to say weve thrown this league away. 4th now Grimbsy and Eastleigh with games in hand. Hopefully we keep winning and pray for the top two to loose 5 games we win and draw a couple.
Most teams will justifiably say that they've lost games they should have won. It's all water under the bridge now-we can't replay the games we didn't win against the perceived poorer teams.
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Fantastic result, commiserations to all you fan basher as the crowd yet again were impeccable. I even changed stands today and yet again I heard nothing but support for the player, which is more than can be said for the players themselves. At full time not one of them clapped the fans until one did decide to and a few followed. Sorry but it works both way. Just took the sine off the result and position we are now in for me.
Sorry but they did applaud the fans.
Quote:kennyspintQuote:you're joking Ihiekwe won every challengeaktrfc
McNulty, for me. Think ihiekwe had a stinker and McN backed him up all game. Mom Maynard, he did run his socks off though.
Agreed Kenny
The only time they got near us was twice when ihiekwe slipped over. The rest of the team were 100% other than the final touch a few time
A tough game against a much improved[from earlier in the season]Southport. Some very good individual performances and we are now looking much more like a team than before.
Good atmosphere and backing from both sets of fans.
With any luck we could have had 2 or 3 more but their keeper made some good saves.
I liked the look of their second sub-the number 20 with the famous football name-Jonny Giles.Thought he looked a very skilful player and caused a few problems on our right.[I believe he's on a months loan from Oxford-worth keeping an eye on IMO] It was therefore an excellent substitution to bring on Mackreth to provide extra cover on that side for the last ten minutes.
What can one say about Mr Maamria,their manager. Still the same as when he was at Stevenage except he's better dressed now. Very entertaining watching his antics and histrionics at virtually every decision[he out Brabinned Brabin!!]however outrageous and ridiculous his argument was .
The one that particularly made me laugh was when he went absolutely mental at the fact Norwood was allowed to stand next to their keeper while he prepared to and eventually did clear the ball.Norwood at no stage made any attempt to impede the keeper.
He seemed quite a lot quieter in the second half than earlier-don't know whether anything was said at half time.
Good atmosphere and backing from both sets of fans.
With any luck we could have had 2 or 3 more but their keeper made some good saves.
I liked the look of their second sub-the number 20 with the famous football name-Jonny Giles.Thought he looked a very skilful player and caused a few problems on our right.[I believe he's on a months loan from Oxford-worth keeping an eye on IMO] It was therefore an excellent substitution to bring on Mackreth to provide extra cover on that side for the last ten minutes.
What can one say about Mr Maamria,their manager. Still the same as when he was at Stevenage except he's better dressed now. Very entertaining watching his antics and histrionics at virtually every decision[he out Brabinned Brabin!!]however outrageous and ridiculous his argument was .
The one that particularly made me laugh was when he went absolutely mental at the fact Norwood was allowed to stand next to their keeper while he prepared to and eventually did clear the ball.Norwood at no stage made any attempt to impede the keeper.
He seemed quite a lot quieter in the second half than earlier-don't know whether anything was said at half time.
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The only time they got near us was twice when ihiekwe slipped over. The rest of the team were 100% other than the final touch a few time
Sorry but that's just not true.
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A tough game against a much improved[from earlier in the season]Southport. Some very good individual performances and we are now looking much more like a team than before.
Good atmosphere and backing from both sets of fans.
With any luck we could have had 2 or 3 more but their keeper made some good saves.
I liked the look of their second sub-the number 20 with the famous football name-Jonny Giles.Thought he looked a very skilful player and caused a few problems on our right.[I believe he's on a months loan from Oxford-worth keeping an eye on IMO] It was therefore an excellent substitution to bring on Mackreth to provide extra cover on that side for the last ten minutes.
What can one say about Mr Maamria,their manager. Still the same as when he was at Stevenage except he's better dressed now. Very entertaining watching his antics and histrionics at virtually every decision[he out Brabinned Brabin!!]however outrageous and ridiculous his argument was .
The one that particularly made me laugh was when he went absolutely mental at the fact Norwood was allowed to stand next to their keeper while he prepared to and eventually did clear the ball.Norwood at no stage made any attempt to impede the keeper.
He seemed quite a lot quieter in the second half than earlier-don't know whether anything was said at half time.
Agreed, Norwood was about 3 yards away from the keeper, who I said earlier had a blinder.
Absolutely made up with the win today. Big mac was my man of the match today and looked a class apart imo. Anyone get a good look at the Norwood 'dive' as at the time it looked like he got taken out. Good support again which must really make a difference to the lads when they are trying to close the game out. Only slight concern is we still can look a tad toothless in the final phase of an attack but to be honest 1-0 will do me fine as I can see the team progressing. Swa
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Absolutely made up with the win today. Big mac was my man of the match today and looked a class apart imo. Anyone get a good look at the Norwood 'dive' as at the time it looked like he got taken out. Good support again which must really make a difference to the lads when they are trying to close the game out. Only slight concern is we still can look a tad toothless in the final phase of an attack but to be honest 1-0 will do me fine as I can see the team progressing. Swa
Off my feet for a peno, but no one seemed to complain. He had another coming in from the left with about 10 minutes to go. Think at that point I may have take him off, another card and he'd be banned. Don't need any unnecessary cards now, double the fines for back chat cards. One hell of a run in. All players needed.
From the Main Stand I thought it was a dive if I'm honest but someone I know in the Kop has since said it looked a pen and I suspect it's a better view from there than where I was.
Also if Norwood's is a booking then so is the one by their player just a few minutes later I our area.
Also if Norwood's is a booking then so is the one by their player just a few minutes later I our area.
In the Koop, looked like he was impeded. When whistle went I was off my feet because I thought it had been awarded. Soon sat down though
Quote:kennyspintQuote:you're joking Ihiekwe won every challengeaktrfc
McNulty, for me. Think ihiekwe had a stinker and McN backed him up all game. Mom Maynard, he did run his socks off though.
My ten year old son did comment that he has a head like a 50p piece in relation to some of his headers.
A good result considering Southport's recent improvement, but I would have liked the team to get an open play goal, as there is still a slight concern over goal scoring and needing the defense and goalkeeper to preserve scorelines.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Strange that though I too was in the main stand and was on the phone at the time.
I shouted 'That's a Fookin penalty!'
My mate who was glued to his LFC armchair season ticket at the other end said, ' where are u'
I said watching live football try it and hung up.
I shouted 'That's a Fookin penalty!'
My mate who was glued to his LFC armchair season ticket at the other end said, ' where are u'
I said watching live football try it and hung up.
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From the Main Stand I thought it was a dive if I'm honest but someone I know in the Kop has since said it looked a pen and I suspect it's a better view from there than where I was.
Also if Norwood's is a booking then so is the one by their player just a few minutes later I our area.
To be fair Deadly their player did get a good old shoulder barge off the ball. Not a penalty but certainly didn't dive. Would need to see footage of Norwood incident to be sure as it wasn't definitive from where I was sat in the Town Paddock. Did jump out of my seat expecting a penalty though. Amazing how the ref spotted it and sprinted from the half way line to book him.
From the JK Stand it looked a penalty, Norwood just touched it past as the centre half who caught him however, my mate sitting next to me thought he dived and the referee called it correctly.
Agree Matt34 . Too many times we seem to have trouble breaking teams down and faltering in the final 3rd . Couple of times today Ridehalgh made decent runs down the left and puts the ball over ,to what ? NO-ONE ! Everyone can see the run so why aren't we flooding the box ? Making our presence known ? . Good overall performance today but we still fail in the final 3rd either not being there or wanting to take one touch too many .
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A good result considering Southport's recent improvement, but I would have liked the team to get an open play goal, as there is still a slight concern over goal scoring and needing the defense and goalkeeper to preserve scorelines.
Agree. Often seems unnecessarily nervy towards end of majority of games. Thankfully we've reached the finishing line before it's tipped us over the edge.
Yeah I'd say Main Stand where I was sat was probably the worst view to have of it so I'll assume the booking was indeed harsh!
Like AKTRFC and others I too jumped out of my seat thinking it had been given!
Like AKTRFC and others I too jumped out of my seat thinking it had been given!
My view was that the ref was better placed than me as i was the wrong side of the Kop, to make the call. Looked like there might have been contact but also that Norwood had trailed a leg and gone down at the slightest hint of contact because the ball had gone. Certainly not stonewall. However it was no different to the Port player who threw himself forward in the first half, even though the contact there was occurred outside the box. I don't understand why one was a booking for diving and the other wasn't. I had a perfect view of the Port one and it was definitely not a foul. The penalty we did get was probably legit, again I wasn't well placed to tell for certain but the ref was. It was the type of thing that often goes unpunished.
The Norwood `dive` was right in front of us in the Kop and he did get taken . I'm not suggesting the Port guy took Norwood' s legs from under him but there was DEFINITELY contact. Thought the ref did an ok job in first half but come the second half both he and the linesman on main stand side were woeful and missed or gave wrong decisions on several occasions . There was one when the ball came over to Norwood ( I think from Scott ) and the Port guy CLEARLY had Norwood round the neck and brought him down . Despite the shouts the ref didn't give a thing ! Incredible ! Brabin was going nuts .
The linesman was worse in the first half I thought. Two ridiculous errors on throw ins. I agree about the foul on Norwood though. Sometimes the officials only see the end of those incidents, which looked a bit 50/50, and miss the blatant arm round the neck first.
As happy as I am with the win, looking at the table, it could look like this if all the other teams win their games in hand:
Cheltenham 72
Forest Green 68
Grimsby 64
Braintree 61
Eastleigh 59
Dover 55
Tranmere 53
Woking 49
Let's hope Eastleigh and Braintree have some shocking form!!!
Cheltenham 72
Forest Green 68
Grimsby 64
Braintree 61
Eastleigh 59
Dover 55
Tranmere 53
Woking 49
Let's hope Eastleigh and Braintree have some shocking form!!!
Yeah true . The ref can't see everything , agreed , but you'd think that if the linesman was watching the line then he should have noticed Norwood being dragged down . It was blatant .
Would still rather have the points in the bag rather than the games in hand. Games will quickly pile up and points will leak away. Also we have to play most of them. The 6 pointers are the big games
Know what you mean AndyMase but Cheltenham AND Grimsby are both above us WITH games in hand .
Maybe an innocent question but why would anyone dive when they're in such a good position to create a goal scoring opportunity? Just carry on and celebrate the goal?
Another question. Do you think we missed Mekki? I think we did. We deserved to win no doubt but that wee spark of creativity was missing.
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Know what you mean AndyMase but Cheltenham AND Grimsby are both above us WITH games in hand .
Agreed but I'm not even contemplating us finishing top, just looking for a playoff place
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Another question. Do you think we missed Mekki? I think we did. We deserved to win no doubt but that wee spark of creativity was missing.
I didn't think we did as Hughes did well, we still lack a cutting edge in front of goal for me. Keeper did well but we missed a hat full of very good chances
Definite penno, Lineoh mainstand side terrible errors but fortunately were winning games in spite of them whereas earlier in the season we werent
I thought we played better football yesterday than the week before so I would argue in that sense we didn't miss Mekki although still hoping he's at least available next week.
I actually thought Hughes had the poorest of his three games for us so far. He did well to get into those two great scoring positions and his finish twice let him down but also some of his touches just didn't go for him. That said I still thinks he's a great addition to the Squad.
As for be the comment above about not applauding the fans at the end, I've just watched a video taken by someone in the Kop that proves 100% that the players did applaud the fans at the end.
I actually thought Hughes had the poorest of his three games for us so far. He did well to get into those two great scoring positions and his finish twice let him down but also some of his touches just didn't go for him. That said I still thinks he's a great addition to the Squad.
As for be the comment above about not applauding the fans at the end, I've just watched a video taken by someone in the Kop that proves 100% that the players did applaud the fans at the end.
Someone said this earlier but it's no big revelation that we as fans are fickle. We moan and groan (some boo) if the team is losing but we cheer and clap when they win.
It's also a bit 'chicken and egg' when you think about the fans making a better atmosphere by cheering or the players creating it by good play. I think Fans cheer because the team is doing well more than inspiring the team.
Obviously, fan power can galvanise a team and some of our comebacks have been aided by a strong support from the stands. But, in the Southampton match in particular, it was when we scored our first goal that everyone started to believe, not before that.
It's also a bit 'chicken and egg' when you think about the fans making a better atmosphere by cheering or the players creating it by good play. I think Fans cheer because the team is doing well more than inspiring the team.
Obviously, fan power can galvanise a team and some of our comebacks have been aided by a strong support from the stands. But, in the Southampton match in particular, it was when we scored our first goal that everyone started to believe, not before that.
Quote:Because his touch past the defender was a bit heavy and the ball was probably going out of play before he got to it? That's the normal reason. I'd have to see it again to say if this was the case. I definitely think there was contact though so it probably should have been a penalty.Eric01 Tranmere
Maybe an innocent question but why would anyone dive when they're in such a good position to create a goal scoring opportunity? Just carry on and celebrate the goal?
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Someone said this earlier but it's no big revelation that we as fans are fickle. We moan and groan (some boo) if the team is losing but we cheer and clap when they win.
It's also a bit 'chicken and egg' when you think about the fans making a better atmosphere by cheering or the players creating it by good play. I think Fans cheer because the team is doing well more than inspiring the team.
Obviously, fan power can galvanise a team and some of our comebacks have been aided by a strong support from the stands. But, in the Southampton match in particular, it was when we scored our first goal that everyone started to believe, not before that.
Was the atmosphere good? Not sure I would say it was really, but it wasn't bad like it was earlier in the season, so its certainly improved. And it has been better since Altrincham really. There was a lot of encouragement at the start and the end, but other than that I just felt the atmosphere was a bit flat. Its probably the lack of putting chances away.
On a related note, is it just me that's fed up with the fact that we only seem to chant Super White Army nowadays. Almost like we've forgotten everything else, although there were a couple of short bursts of Tranmere yesterday.
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Was the atmosphere good? Not sure I would say it was really, but it wasn't bad like it was earlier in the season, so its certainly improved. And it has been better since Altrincham really. There was a lot of encouragement at the start and the end, but other than that I just felt the atmosphere was a bit flat. Its probably the lack of putting chances away.
On a related note, is it just me that's fed up with the fact that we only seem to chant Super White Army nowadays. Almost like we've forgotten everything else, although there were a couple of short bursts of Tranmere yesterday.
For me there were at least a couple of moments yesterday when the support was like the good old days! It was great to hear!
Best atmosphere I have witnessed his season was second half against Halifax and both Bromley and Chester games.
have just viewed brief highlights and the goal on you tube. credit to GTF for not falling to ground after the push in the back that led to the penalty. 99% of players probably would have. mind u , he is a bit of a tank and probably hard to knock over, lol. no footage of the other penalty incident/appeal though.
Contact was made on Norwood as pointed out he could have carried on and scored. Mekki was missed he is a problem when he plays for us. We made the keeper look better than he was. Two times the keeper was on the floor with clear chance on goal and it was hit straight at him. Not great saves but poor finishing for me. The atmosphere is getting better but still miles off being how it was. The Norwood wresting move was a joke and the lines man was pathetic. Let's keep on winning and keep in the playoffs......
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Absolutely delighted, a great win against a much-improved Southport side which keeps us on target for the play-offs. As far as automatic promotion is concerned, if we win all our remaining games we will finish with 95 points. It is hard to imagine one of Cheltenham and Forest Green not exceeding that total, although one of them could collapse. For that reason, realistically we only have the play-offs to acheive our dream. You can't really knock the team for recent performances but only winning these games by one goal is a concern as despite all our possession, Southport could easily of snatched a late goal. Areas for improvement are the quality of balls into the box and players getting into striking positions.
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Absolutely delighted, a great win against a much-improved Southport side which keeps us on target for the play-offs. As far as automatic promotion is concerned, if we win all our remaining games we will finish with 95 points. It is hard to imagine one of Cheltenham and Forest Green not exceeding that total, although one of them could collapse. For that reason, realistically we only have the play-offs to acheive our dream. You can't really knock the team for recent performances but only winning these games by one goal is a concern as despite all our possession, Southport could easily of snatched a late goal. Areas for improvement are the quality of balls into the box and players getting into striking positions.
Totally agree that the quality of the balls in to the box yesterday was poor. However, in a lot of previous games when quality balls have been put in we haven't had players getting on the end of them. Together with finishing these are two vital areas we need to work on and improve on if we are to finish in the play off places. Generally pretty solid in other areas at the moment. On the subject of fans now getting behind the team; I feel this is because the performances have improved and there is a an onus on players and teams to earn this support and that it should not necessarily be a god-given right. Also agree that it is still quieter and the chants are limited; certainly improved a little in the last two home games. Something for us to improve on!
I agree Phil but even if GB was able to bring the big target man that he is after, I doubt that he would want to change the formation at the moment. If we play with two out and out strikers, this would probably be at the expense of a midfielder and we run the risk of being less solid as a defensive unit. The Jennings/Harris/Maynard midfield trio is working so well as a unit that it is our main strength. Some of the midfield interplay yesterday was a joy to watch and meant that we kept posession for long periods. However, the two wide men should be encouraged to play more centrally at times and this would add to our attacking options.
He does a guest spot as a football commentator for our away games on Wirral radio but not sure what he does during the week.
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Sorry that was for another post someone asking about Rob Edwards not sure why it's here whoops.
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
Every ball is a white ball............TRFC
I don't think I can move individual posts Pete otherwise I would.
I think only a whole thread can be merged with another sorry!
I think only a whole thread can be merged with another sorry!
Hope GB doesn't bring in a big target man , it just encourages the route one long ball , easy to defend and horrible football to watch . Look at when we had Odejayi . 7 goals in 46 appearances speaks for itself . The opposition ALWAYS know where we're gonna go with the ball . We need to mix it up , play it through the middle , use the width and yeah play the long ball occasionally . We wouldn't have to sacrifice a midfielder if we play 4-1-3-2 . Play Hill ( or Ridehalgh ) , Ihiekwe , McNulty and Vaughan with Maynard just in front . This would still leave Jennings , Harris and Mekki in midfield with Norwood and Taylor-Fletcher ( Or Stockton ) up front . Attacking formation without sacrificing midfield or defence .
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I agree Phil but even if GB was able to bring the big target man that he is after, I doubt that he would want to change the formation at the moment. If we play with two out and out strikers, this would probably be at the expense of a midfielder and we run the risk of being less solid as a defensive unit. The Jennings/Harris/Maynard midfield trio is working so well as a unit that it is our main strength. Some of the midfield interplay yesterday was a joy to watch and meant that we kept posession for long periods. However, the two wide men should be encouraged to play more centrally at times and this would add to our attacking options.
Good post, totally agree. We are creating enough chances so don't necessarily need to change too much. Just need to convert a higher percentage of the chances particularly the one on ones with the keeper. This would naturally take a huge amount of pressure off the defense and would make our viewing so much more comfortable. We have learnt how to win in this division but the scorelines are frequently not reflecting our superiority which leads to criticism; some of it justified but a lot has been OTT. With the players now taking it up a notch, we supporters need to do the same. Would be nice to hear the "singing" reverberate around the ground. Let's not be shy and get behind the lads as they are now worthy of even the most reticent of us exercising our lungs.
another super result . at last we are seeing the white army winning . great crowd happy players . happy fans . all is rosie . now just wondering where the manager bashers have gone
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another super result . at last we are seeing the white army winning . great crowd happy players . happy fans . all is rosie . now just wondering where the manager bashers have gone
I think your spot on with you comments Muir, nice to see the manager not berated on the Forum after the game. I think we need to get a Goal poacher, not necessary a 10 foot tall Target man, but we can't expect Norwood to be effective in every game.Getting in the play offs might well rely on goals difference, at he moment we are well of target.So someone to add some goals must be a priority IMO.
Keep the Faith
A good balanced side now, plus several players 'rested/not far from return after injuries/ some financial clout available, the team is taking shape at the right time. As to league table - remember some of these teams around us (about seven of them), are still involved in cup ties AND several have to play each other, meaning the points totals as mentioned previously CANNOT all be reached, which of course helps Rovers. Southport game - deff dive by their player first half & NO booking of course, thought Norwood hard done by as there did appear to be some contact - ref should just have played on, booking was stupid. Last 10 mins - I guess an arm around Norwood's neck by a defender when last man in a goal attempt should have been a straight red and a free kick to Rovers - simply puts the ref and the linesman in contention for a role in the next Batman film - as the Joker, pair of inadequates, I did wonder what establishment they had been let out of for the day..
there is a 2 minute video on the official club website of the players lining up next to each other before going out on to the pitch at Saturdays game, the website has stated that, 'we'll be looking to bring you more different angles of what happens on matchday in futute weeks.' hope the future videos will be a bit more eventful and exciting as this one, lol. nothing happens in it, lol.
All I saw was Jennings struggling a bit to get some water and a player or two patting each other.
Not a Palm D'or contender at Cannes this year me thinks.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Not a Palm D'or contender at Cannes this year me thinks.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Talking of players patting.......
After Taylor-Fletchers goal last week, Jennings bent over to pull his socks up I think. As they were jogging past, both Taylor-Fletcher & Norwood slapped him on the ass. What's that all about?
After Taylor-Fletchers goal last week, Jennings bent over to pull his socks up I think. As they were jogging past, both Taylor-Fletcher & Norwood slapped him on the ass. What's that all about?
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All I saw was Jennings struggling a bit to get some water and a player or two patting each other.
Not a Palm D'or contender at Cannes this year me thinks.
it could be nominated for the golden raspberry awards otherwise known as the razzies.
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Talking of players patting.......
After Taylor-Fletchers goal last week, Jennings bent over to pull his socks up I think. As they were jogging past, both Taylor-Fletcher & Norwood slapped him on the ass. What's that all about?
Maybe they were telling him to get a move on, or maybe they think his bum is somehow lucky and having smacked it once and won a game, they kept smacking it and won 4 in a row.
The Globe report in May that Tranmere get promoted, thanks in part to the mystical and talismanic Steve "lucky buttocks" Jennings.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
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Talking of players patting.......
After Taylor-Fletchers goal last week, Jennings bent over to pull his socks up I think. As they were jogging past, both Taylor-Fletcher & Norwood slapped him on the ass. What's that all about?
In the States, our nation pastime baseball is essentially all ass slapping and crotch grabbing so a non issue for me
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there is a 2 minute video on the official club website of the players lining up next to each other before going out on to the pitch at Saturdays game, the website has stated that, 'we'll be looking to bring you more different angles of what happens on matchday in futute weeks.' hope the future videos will be a bit more eventful and exciting as this one, lol. nothing happens in it, lol.
they've gone and done it again and released another 'stunning' 2 min video on the club website of the players in the tunnel before the Cheltenham game with the promise of bringing you different angles of what happens on matchdays in the future. yet again absolutely nothing happens, lol. fans clicking through the turnstiles, people queuing up at the snack bar, the programme seller dishing out the programmes would be a helluva lot more riveting than another web cam tunnel experience,lol.
Not to mention some orange chairs nobody sat on again.
Last time the only exciting bit was when Jennings seemed to have a bit of bother getting a bottle of water out of a dispenser.
I think that tunnel cam facility could become a monotone one trick pony affair, unless they spice it up, which I don't see how.
They would be better having some footage of a Brabin team talk, to see how he motivates people and how many of the players buzz off it or don't give a fig and who is giving it large in the dressing room to motivate the others.
As long as you're broadcasting the footage after the game, then the team you're playing will learn nothing and your next team won't learn anything useful, because telling someone like Jennings he was great second half, won't make your opposition next week think, damn we've got to stop that guy Jennings being great second half, let's double up on him, or get close and give him a cheeky little nudge now and again, because the footage could be after matches so if you use the same system next week another team wouldn't be able to setup as easily to stop you.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Last time the only exciting bit was when Jennings seemed to have a bit of bother getting a bottle of water out of a dispenser.
I think that tunnel cam facility could become a monotone one trick pony affair, unless they spice it up, which I don't see how.
They would be better having some footage of a Brabin team talk, to see how he motivates people and how many of the players buzz off it or don't give a fig and who is giving it large in the dressing room to motivate the others.
As long as you're broadcasting the footage after the game, then the team you're playing will learn nothing and your next team won't learn anything useful, because telling someone like Jennings he was great second half, won't make your opposition next week think, damn we've got to stop that guy Jennings being great second half, let's double up on him, or get close and give him a cheeky little nudge now and again, because the footage could be after matches so if you use the same system next week another team wouldn't be able to setup as easily to stop you.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
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Not to mention some orange chairs nobody sat on again.
Last time the only exciting bit was when Jennings seemed to have a bit of bother getting a bottle of water out of a dispenser.
I think that tunnel cam facility could become a monotone one trick pony affair, unless they spice it up, which I don't see how.
They would be better having some footage of a Brabin team talk, to see how he motivates people and how many of the players buzz off it or don't give a fig and who is giving it large in the dressing room to motivate the others.
As long as you're broadcasting the footage after the game, then the team you're playing will learn nothing and your next team won't learn anything useful, because telling someone like Jennings he was great second half, won't make your opposition next week think, damn we've got to stop that guy Jennings being great second half, let's double up on him, or get close and give him a cheeky little nudge now and again, because the footage could be after matches so if you use the same system next week another team wouldn't be able to setup as easily to stop you.
lol.. if we had arsend wenger and sour alex ferguson in the TRFC tunnel then there would be a good chance of loads of slices of pizza flying everywhere... that would be worth viewing.
Pea soup more like it.
That reminds me of a joke about that incident, where Ferguson claimed afterwards that Wenger was ignorant of British culture, by not observing that pea and ham soup was meant to have ham in it and not just peas.
Wenger replied in the media, that he was well aware of there being ham in pea and ham soup, but he took all the bits of ham out first, because whilst he was prepared to throw peas at Ferguson, he wasn't prepared to waste good ham on the likes of him.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
That reminds me of a joke about that incident, where Ferguson claimed afterwards that Wenger was ignorant of British culture, by not observing that pea and ham soup was meant to have ham in it and not just peas.
Wenger replied in the media, that he was well aware of there being ham in pea and ham soup, but he took all the bits of ham out first, because whilst he was prepared to throw peas at Ferguson, he wasn't prepared to waste good ham on the likes of him.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
LOL, another THOROUGHLY ENTHRALLING tunnel video cam of Saturdays game vs gateshead... they are not fulfilling on their promise of bringing us different angles of what happens behind the scenes on matchdays.. this is getting a tad tedious now, lol.
I've also noticed lately some of the videos seem out of synch with the video and audio and seems to coincide with the new facade at the end of videos containing social media links.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
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