A_Tense_Grin
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O Donnell where were you.
Blackpool v Morecambe Official MatchNight Thread 14.11.23
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tommytwojags
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OK usual drama. Now we have 5 mins of pain.
hertfordseasider
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That takes any pressure off Grimmy, that was flaptastic!
AlternativeSeaside
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He had a promising start but hasn’t kicked on, I hope it’s not an indication of Critchleys coaching
There's no pressure on Grimshaw at all...
1966_and_all_that
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Hmm...ditto Andy Lyons.He had a promising start but hasn’t kicked on, I hope it’s not an indication of Critchleys coaching
hertfordseasider
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There should be but there isn't, all players need players breathing down their neck, it's good for them.
Roy Kent
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Maxwell-Esque? Haven’t seen just following on here…
Yarmouth Seasider
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Norfolk Tangerine
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If you have anything interesting to say, I might read it. There’s Kings Lynn too.
hertfordseasider
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They had pretty much a full strength side out and we had a development side with loads of youngsters, I think they have done really really well and keeps players interested. Gutted for Trusty though, I hope the lad is okay.
AlternativeSeaside
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As the commentator is saying Morcambe only got going when it as too late, remind you of anyone?
Not bad some of those youngsters for us, I quite enjoyed it tbf.
Not bad some of those youngsters for us, I quite enjoyed it tbf.
JJpool
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He just needs to keep taking his chances and we can judge again. Football is also about timing, sometimes it right sometimes it isn't.
Dr Hfuhruhurr
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No one has a divine right to play in their preferred position and players need to be adaptable but…..he had a strong season last year playing in an attacking midfield role and had an extended run of games. He’s gone backwards in his time here. He should go elsewhere cos it’s doing nothing for his development under NC.He had a promising start but hasn’t kicked on, I hope it’s not an indication of Critchleys coaching
Dr Hfuhruhurr
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He will have enjoyed tonight so good luck to him.
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JJpool
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Wait, so the system is fine if our youngsters and a few 1st team squad can beat an experienced league 2 side...?
I don't remember the promising start at all. A player isn't up to it at the moment and it's the coach's fault? Perhaps it's simply beyond him at the moment.He had a promising start but hasn’t kicked on, I hope it’s not an indication of Critchleys coaching
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FLATBACKFOR
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The lad Sqiures is it, he grew into the game, did very well.
1966_and_all_that
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Tbf, Morecambe left out some first teamers.
Utter bollocks
Dr Hfuhruhurr
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Strong response
GJJW
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8 started that also started on Saturday so pretty experienced. I thought they were poor mind. Or were we good? God knows!
I didn't say the system was fine just that you could see the DNA. Either way it was a half decent watch given the changes and ultimately we need the 1st team to be able to kick on regardless of system.
1966_and_all_that
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We sounded good for the first 70 mins. Andy Bayes isn't a cycophant. Morecambe sounded poor though. Derek Quinn sounded suicidal.
Costero Poderoso
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hed been hobbling a bit since the assault on him in the first half half. but looks a decent prospect.Brilliant from Miles.
Really like the look of him.
Edit to add, and now he’s gone off holding his hamstring
Well they're seventh in League Two, so are a decent side where they are. Maybe they had an off night or maybe we were just that much better.
1966_and_all_that
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1st team squad. In which I would include Beesley, Weir, Gabriel and Oakley-Booth.
JJpool
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About 20 minutes ago they had 8 that played in the first team the last game.
JJpool
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Must have good eyes.
Costero Poderoso
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wasnt a great game. we were playing a of youngsters who performed ok and showed little bits of quality until morecambe turned up the physical stuff in the last fifteen minutes.
but too cautious by half, when we ping it around we look decent and dangerous but too often particularly at the back and deep in midfield we piss around with the ball too much, stand on it draw in the opposition team and then give it away. i know its very fashionable with Pep and a few other coaches really slowing the game down in your own defensive third, but plaease Mr. critchley stop with this bollox. you have a fairly talented squad and give them some freedom to show that talent.
but too cautious by half, when we ping it around we look decent and dangerous but too often particularly at the back and deep in midfield we piss around with the ball too much, stand on it draw in the opposition team and then give it away. i know its very fashionable with Pep and a few other coaches really slowing the game down in your own defensive third, but plaease Mr. critchley stop with this bollox. you have a fairly talented squad and give them some freedom to show that talent.
You’re ** depressing.
A bit harsh. Credit to the lad for simultaneously trying to manage two careers ...
tangysider
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Playing up front on his own with midfield runners. Winning most in the air and flicking it on, shows a good attitude
Try to view it as preparing for the future. Rather than utter bollocks, building blocks, innit ...
TANGERINETOWERPOWER
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I thought we played OK but nothing special and in the end we were holding on a bit. Lyons and Gabriel will benefit for the runout and casey looked a bit better than this level.
Its disappointing that Weir didnt boss this game given his pedigree but Beesley showed he is still a handful at this level. Hopefully his confidence improves and he can challenge for a place on the bench.
All in all we didnt learn too much and I didnt see anyone else ready for the step up just yet.
Watched the game from one of the hotel rooms and they have a really good view tbh.
Its disappointing that Weir didnt boss this game given his pedigree but Beesley showed he is still a handful at this level. Hopefully his confidence improves and he can challenge for a place on the bench.
All in all we didnt learn too much and I didnt see anyone else ready for the step up just yet.
Watched the game from one of the hotel rooms and they have a really good view tbh.
BFC_BFC_BFC
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Thought some of the youngsters were quite good. Tharme grew into the game after a rather slow start. Miles, Mariette, Squires and Trusty all looked impressive. The game will have done them all some good letting them know just how physical the senior game is. It was great to see Gabriel back. He looked miles better than most of the others. Hope Trusty isn't badly Injured as he looks ready for the first team squad and Marriette isn't far behind either. Weir seemed to be carrying an injury for the last 20 minutes.
Wilburrabbit
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I continue to be impressed with Luke Mariette. He was effective in a deeper role tonight and looked good. I wonder if he might breakthrough into the squad. God knows we could do with a decent CM.
TANGERINETOWERPOWER
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I think you are delusional and suffering from some sort of covid disorder that has addled your brain. Lets hope you are right though and we can comfortably beat Shrewsbury. Lose that and we are really dropping off the pace.I think this game was the turning point in our season.
poolseasider
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Did anyone on this thread actually attend apart from me and TTP watching from his hotel bed.
I was actually disappointed with Morecambe tonight thought they'd be a lot better as when we played them in the pre season friendly they looked decent.
I was actually disappointed with Morecambe tonight thought they'd be a lot better as when we played them in the pre season friendly they looked decent.
Leyland bfc
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tangysider
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Yep was there decent turnout TBFDid anyone on this thread actually attend apart from me and TTP watching from his hotel bed.
I was actually disappointed with Morecambe tonight thought they'd be a lot better as when we played them in the pre season friendly they looked decent.
BFC_BFC_BFC
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It has addled my brain a bit to be honest… In fact so much so that I’d forgot about Shrewsbury and thought it was Portsmouth this weekend
Even better… 6-0 to the Pool on Saturday and a week later we put it right Up Pompey
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A_Tense_Grin
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Kids did well and deserved the win. Massive blow without Lavery, we are very weak without him.
voyeur
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And still managing to play at the age of 233.
Insider
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I was there.Did anyone on this thread actually attend apart from me and TTP watching from his hotel bed.
I was actually disappointed with Morecambe tonight thought they'd be a lot better as when we played them in the pre season friendly they looked decent.
