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Games are one in the strangest of places. |
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Guys,
I just want to throw an idea into the preverbal mixing bowl, the games so far have been lost by either playing to high defensively or not having enough discipline in midfield. I am a firm believer that to get anything in this league you have to be strong in midfield, defenders at this level will make mistakes and by over powering the midfield you have more chance to capitalise on these mistakes. I am suggesting that we look to change the formation to either a flat 3-5-2 giving us more space on their wings and also padding out our midfield or alternatively playing a more robust, yet harder to play Steve Clarke 4-2-3-1 with two centre midfielders possibly Roxy and Alex holding in front of a back four and playing four players with a little more licence a little in the mould of Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Rooney with a fluidity between the four. Maybe using Steve, Colin, Darren and either Jay or myself. Then with H in goal and a solid back four dependant of who is around. Obviously I am speculating to who is available and that part of it is not my role. But I really think that we need to bolster the midfield somewhat and firmly believe that either of these two formations will give us a stronger back bone. Just something to mull over sorry if it sends in a bit of a curve ball.
Pete
PS the whole winning games in the stangest places is a quote from my hero Brian Clough. He did have some great ideas!! Not playing 352 but never the less he had ways of winning games.
Pete, 27 Feb 09 6:24:14 pm
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last 02 Mar 09 9:10:54 pm
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--Time to fight back! |
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Hello Men
Yes, its that time again and how quickly these games come around!. Last week we played with a grit and determination not seen since the Beckenham game. In my opinion and from what I saw in that game last week ,our focus lasted longer though not long enough!
Lets fully focus for 90 minutes this time, that is our goal. The work ethic needs to be stepped up if we are to match these teams and also full concentration at set peices. Come on guys, you know this. There are no individuals here just a team called West Croydon FC and one to be feared not laughed at San Marino style.
Tomorrow we meet at 12pm. Everyone will be given specific tasks for the game as instructed by Alex, myself and Peter.
Come on guys,,, you reap what you sow.
We will be paying particular attention to players performances from now on because as you know, there is healthy competition for places now.
Make sure your on time guys!
Henry M, 17 Oct 08 3:09:28 pm
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last 17 Oct 08 4:54:21 pm
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match report. |
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Hope Eagles Vs. West Croydon. 11th october 2008 K.O 1:30 pm Harvington rec.
the match started off steady for west croydon with colin b, giving the hope eagles right back troubles, and leo using his sonic pace... to cause the centre backs trouble... then croydon finally got the break through with colin scoring straight from the corner. the Hope Eagles equalised within a matter of minutes with there midfielder cathing jonny off his line with either a perfectplaces shot of a miss kicked cross, croydon didnt give up with the battle yet with tackles flying in from every direction but glenn's was by far the tackle of the day with a bobby moore style tackle. but then got annoyed and conceded a penalty . the penalty was then converted but with jonny close to making a beautiful save. as half time approached the game calmed down, And the scoreline stayed the same for the rest of the half.
the secong half started with dane coming off for nick to try and make a difference. west croydon started the second half the same way as the first strong and steady, but a poorly defended corner resulted in Hope Eagles to make the score 3-1, around 5 minutes later danny made a class clearance off the line which resujlted in him claching his head against the post but with Dean sayin it was the net. with another goal from a corner made the score 4-1.
anthony had to be subbed for Henry, who was carrying a injjury in his knee, anthony had pulled his calf muscle. leo then came close again from a strong run from dean who has swapped to the RW nd colin going LB, Hope Eagles shoulld off hade a man sent off with all studs showing which could have broke deans leg but he just managed to dodge the tackle, Hope Eagles the scored the last goal of the game making the scorelined 5-1, and then the same player hit the post with a chance which ended up with paul gettig kicked 6 foot in the air!
reported by
Billy Taylor west croydon reporter arsenal reporter tomorrow!
billy, 12 Oct 08 6:57:48 pm
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Team line up & subs |
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Sam,
Its a bit slow at work so thought I'd provide the official team line up and subs below (if it matters). I cant remember the login to update it unfortunately. I'm sure that Pete's made you aware of the confusion about who was available ;)
Johnny, sodge, billys, robin, jamesg, stevec, rich, gordon, tone, myself, alexb
Subs are myself for roxy (injury), james for billyt (believe tatical, not really sure) & gordon for Karl (injury).
I'm sure I speak for everyone in wishing Billy all the best and a speedy recovery.
SteveO, 06 Apr 08 12:42:39 am
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last 06 Apr 08 7:16:47 pm
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