RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) Not a bad first half. We should probably be in front but their keeper had made some good stops and they've knocked a few off the line. Armstrong certainly seems to have the pace to get round the back. We've only four kids on the bench so I wonder whether we can switch it a little 2nd half by bringing Anis to the left and Sykes going right and also swapping the central two as the left footed Max Bird was mainly on the right first half while the right footed Gardner-Hickman was predominantly on the left. I'd also like to see Newport up it a bit as while they've defended well they haven't bothered us at the back and I'd like to see our defence and keeper Bajic tested. Edited July 23 by RoystonFoote'snephew Text corrrection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 8 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Left back by the looks of it, I recognise the name so guess he's been around the younger age groups for a while Believe he's a centre-half by trade, though very young so maybe mouldable. Or just filling a gap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 That was a decent enough work out. Good tempo to the game. Armstrong looks a solid target man. None of us want Sykes on the left but he's actually looked lively out there. Mehmeti a bit wayward so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 41 minutes ago, phantom said: To try it out, better now than at Hull Really common to play wide midfielders off their weaker foot. Still, at least it stops the obsessive “we’re going to play Sykes LWB” posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, bcfc01 said: Line up makes it a much more interesting game than I thought. Good to see some of the younger players having a run out. Can't see this being 8-0 like last season. Is it that much weaker a side today? Newport last year our side. Wiles-Richards, Leeson, Araoye hardly first choice and in their prime, King was in the Autumn of his career, Cornick is much maligned at times. One £20-25m midfielder aside a true game changer, huge difference? Edited July 23 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 15 minutes ago, Olé said: Who is Campbell-Stowey? Young left footed CB, St. Pauls kiddie, I believe. 19 maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, mozo said: That was a decent enough work out. Good tempo to the game. Armstrong looks a solid target man. None of us want Sykes on the left but he's actually looked lively out there. Mehmeti a bit wayward so far. Shock. Innit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted July 23 Admin Share Posted July 23 Really hope we can turn Sincs into a goalscorer, not least so he gets interviewed often post match, great accent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 19 minutes ago, Olé said: Who is Campbell-Stowey? Is it Stowey or Slowey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Really common to play wide midfielders off their weaker foot. Still, at least it stops the obsessive “we’re going to play Sykes LWB” posts. You should look up the definition of obsessive. Might be surprised what you see. Just now, Super said: Is it Stowey or Slowey? Slowey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Wide midfielders off their weaker foot, not sure it will get the most out of them but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Is it that much weaker a side today? Wiles-Richards, Leeson, Araoye hardly first choice and in their prime, King was in the Autumn of his career, Cornick is much maligned at times. One £20-25m midfielder aside a true game changer, huge difference? You can't compare at all. Both friendlies, huge turnover of players since, different managers since. Pretty much nothing to compare. Edited July 23 by RedRoss 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the Dolman Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 If Anis does play in the 10 role it will certainly be a bonus as he won’t have to cross the ball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Blimey, this camerawork is making me feel sea sick!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobBobbin Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Wells has been really very good in the 10 role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Pleased to see how much pace we are passing the ball with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 11 minutes ago, petehinton said: Blimey, this camerawork is making me feel sea sick!!! It''s a bit like watching a fight scene in a bourne like movie! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 17 minutes ago, supercidered said: Shock. Innit. It feels like the Robins TV guys have been briefed to big him up. Loads of superlatives for some very average play. 4(?) replays showcasing him at half time, though the 3rd and 4th were different angles of him getting fouled... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, RedRoss said: You can't compare at all. Both friendlies, huge turnover of players since, different managers since. Pretty much nothing to compare. Yeah there have been changes at both clubs but that was the team, possibly without context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Who needs Twine. Wells having a stormer as no.10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Seeing that kit in action it really is a thing of wonder... ... Specifically, you wonder how Maverick looked at the sample and thought it liked good!! Short short sleeves and tight cuffs could be one of those 1%'s that LJ used to bang on about. Anything that might feel uncomfortable when playing is going to be detrimental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 5 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: It feels like the Robins TV guys have been briefed to big him up. Loads of superlatives for some very average play. 4(?) replays showcasing him at half time, though the 3rd and 4th were different angles of him getting fouled... Newport doubling up on him most of the time. He's firing the crosses with some pace which must be what he's been told to do. The high press has been good and well drilled although I'm mindful of the opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Lovely goal from Wells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Bird looks quality. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobBobbin Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Yeah there have been changes at both clubs but that was the team, possibly without context. in truth, we should be 4 or 5 ahead at this point. Some good chances. Think we've been quite good tbh. Pressing much better than last season, really visible that the triggers have been coached well. Sinclair looks a real handful, need to work on his movement in the box when we are crossing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1-0 Wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZDA Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Sounds like Wells is playing well. Good to hear. 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, kidjupiter said: Lovely goal from Wells. Bloke is an outstanding finisher. He might be 34 now but he’s a class act, general game is so good too. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Nice pass from Bird, dummy from Mehmeti and solid finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, BobBobBobbin said: in truth, we should be 4 or 5 ahead at this point. Some good chances. Think we've been quite good tbh. Pressing much better than last season, really visible that the triggers have been coached well. Sinclair looks a real handful, need to work on his movement in the box when we are crossing. Only seen it since the last 5 mins of the first half. Finishing is an Achilles heel for Sinclair, as per a QPR posters on here, he looks to have good raw attributes however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I know he's wearing number 21, but this new No. 10 of ours is looking pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Commentators Curse" I wonder if this will end a stalemate" 10 seconds later Nahki puts us 1 up :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) Well done Nakhi. Bird possibly has a good range of passing, quite a technical player? Edited July 23 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Mehmeti and Wells causing them a lot of problems this half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielM Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Much improved this second half (although I don't think we were bad in the 1st) Mehmeti looking far more dangerous. That right side of Mehmeti, Tanner and McCrorie causing lots of problems. Great ball from Bird to put Wells through for his goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.V.F Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 2 minutes ago, RedRoss said: Bird looks quality. Agreed. He looks very calm on the ball when under pressure in particular - don't think he has misplaced a pass. Very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Nelson on for Sykes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 40 minutes ago, Wrongagain said: Using silk browser on fire tv, same as google, just a pain using the remote rather than a keyboard! Makes no difference, had to shoot to Southmead Hospital to pick the Mrs up. Felt guilty asking her to wait 45 minutes. Can’t even get it on my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Good to see our assistant manager in the bottom right 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the Dolman Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Massive difference in the physique of Campbell-Slowey and Zac Ali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Alli on for Atkinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 minute ago, TammyAB said: Good to see our assistant manager in the bottom right Unbelievable.......well not really 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.V.F Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 It's been noticeable how much more positive Tanner has been today too. Getting forward quickly without being hesitant, always looking to play a forward pass - good signs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Newport miss an open goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Good to see our assistant manager in the bottom right I remember how well he played at Anfield in '94...... On a serious note, who is that next to Tinnion? Looks like I'd imagine Matty Hewlett would look nowadays.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 The big lad up front for Newport looks a handful. Just now, Steve Watts said: I remember how well he played at Anfield in '94...... On a serious note, who is that next to Tinnion? Looks like I'd imagine Matty Hewlett would look nowadays.... It is Matty Hewlett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 That should have been 1-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuno Gomes Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, J.V.F said: It's been noticeable how much more positive Tanner has been today too. Getting forward quickly without being hesitant, always looking to play a forward pass - good signs. Thought the same. He was always a solid and confident defender but today has consistently got his head up and looked to pass forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benneythered Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Good to see our assistant manager in the bottom right It is getting a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Armstrong with a goal, deft finish from a cutback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 That acceleration from Nelson and class finish from Armstrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Nice goal that. Good pace from Nelson and tidy finish from Armstrong. Big man on the scoresheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Get 'em Sincs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, Nuno Gomes said: Thought the same. He was always a solid and confident defender but today has consistently got his head up and looked to pass forward. Or even shoot. He almost made it 3-0 there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Nelson is quick isn't he?? Nice to see Armstrong off the mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Definition of a good runout there. Almost the entire game spent in Newport's half, strong pressing and a couple of goals as reward. Wells excellent, nice goal from Armstrong, Bird impressive, youngsters getting some good minutes too. Very nice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) Enjoyed that, good work out Edited July 23 by Red Army 75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: You know why, it’s his club now, that’s why Hewlett, Gerken & Mickey Bell are now coaches. Basically friends & family.. Surely we can find a job for his dog as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east sussex red Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 minute ago, kidjupiter said: Definition of a good runout there. Almost the entire game spent in Newport's half, strong pressing and a couple of goals as reward. Wells excellent, nice goal from Armstrong, Bird impressive, youngsters getting some good minutes too. Very nice. Thought Mehmeti looked sharp and caused them problems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 All in all that was decent. Not the strongest opposition but a good workout. Let's see how the other half do tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broodje Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, RoystonFoote'snephew said: All in all that was decent. Not the strongest opposition but a good workout. Let's see how the other half do tonight. What's on tonight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, broodje said: What's on tonight? We play Aldershot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Thought Campbell-Slowey looked a very good young un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I really like Tanner. Excellent, intelligent footballer who always gives his all. Bravo. Good run out. Anis looking sharp. Atko looking solid. Hopefully, someone emerges from the pack in midfield to define us and dictate (forward) play … a few with potential, someone needs to step up to be the king-pin ‘baller and take it into the opponents box to cause mayhem/free the attackers. Thought Sykes, in a central role, was the man - but Manning clearly doesn’t think so. The rest of the team, including the young’uns were sound imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Sinclair clearly has something about him in the right formation, nice to have some physicality up top for a change and man he’s rapid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 More on plot, difficult as ever to read anything in to today’s game as it was basically a glorified training exercise. On the positive side, looked fit and sharp, and I’ll add to the chorus that Bird looks an intelligent player and may well be a decent James replacement. All probably as expected today and I’m not drawing any initial conclusions other than 90 minutes for most of the team at this stage of pre season has to be a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 23 Author Share Posted July 23 Key points for me….good work out with no obvious injuries, Atkinson back involved, Bird looked tidy, Armstrong’s pace and power evident, Campbell-Stowey looked promising and my new Robins TV worked, eventually, even though it wouldn’t log me in! Is tonight’s game on RTV? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Atkinson we now know is fit again. We hope he stays fit. Benarous- what is the word? Naismith is fit again iirc? Pring had an injury at the back end if last season. Bell of course is the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, NewquayRed said: Sinclair clearly has something about him in the right formation, nice to have some physicality up top for a change and man he’s rapid. Agreed. I'd like to see him as a wide forward as well. Quite impressed with him and Bird and the younger lads did well, not at all out of their depth. Everyone played well I thought, especially in the second half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Sounded a positive enough afternoon, stuck in work so was relying on eyes of OTIB and my Da. No knocks and good showings from the new boys Bird and Sinclair. Positive comments too about Tanner, McCrorie, Atkinson, Mehmeti and Wells. Good stuff. One down, four to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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