Lincoln City v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 26.08.23

GaryFord said:
Last time I went was 1992 lost 2-0 putting us in playoffs
Taking my lad hoping for a better ending 2-0 to the Pool
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The only time i went to Lincoln ,i remember tony Ellis scored was at the back of stand ,did not see most of the match due to fantastic pool support ,think we were near top of table at the time and it was one of the last games of the season ,if i remember correctly (not sure what year ,as my memory is not what it was but think we won that day).
 
ThorntonPool said:
All 6 teams across the play off finals last year played 3-5-2. Coventry occasionally play a 3-4-2-1 but on the whole they play with two strikers.

So I don't think the formation is the problem and I can understand why Critchley is persisting with this system, especially when our only options for wingers are CJ & Dale.
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I bet none of those teams played with wing backs on the right side.

Only Stevenage in the top 6 play 3-5-2. Wigan would be top and they also don’t play 3-5-2.

3-5-2 was so last year. Also don’t get why you say you can understand why he is persisting with the system as CJ and Dale are only wingers? CJ is a winger and not a wing back.
 
Law of averages we will concede as we can’t keep getting clean sheets, which would mean we’d have to score 2 to win. Hmmmmm!!! Mind you if Beesley catches fire anything’s possible
 
Dr Hfuhruhurr said:
CJ I think is a decent fella and can do an effective job left of a front three either starting (possibly) or off the bench in League 1. Shithouse however is a wonderful insult and was a favourite of my late nan.
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I also enjoy the term, but wouldn’t apply it to CJ.
In fact, him having to track back reminds me of Joe Nuttall having to return to defend using his height under Grayson mark 2.
 
Just hoping that this is the week we snap out of our apathetic malaise. These 0-0’s are killing me. Sorry, US!
 
Despite the negative feelings on'tinternet our attendances have been extremely encouraging. PNE, Rovers and others weren't able to crack 10k average when they ended up down here.

Anyway, we do have some quality for league 1 and surely it'll click eventually. Not tomorrow though, I think we'll score though. Lavery probably, 1-1.
 
I have a bad feeling tomorrow is going to be the explosion of negativity. A convincing defeat and everyone pointing the figure at Critchley and asking why he is persevering with these tactics when they are clearly not working.

Might go to The Swan in Tenerife so I can share my displeasure with other like minded folk.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
I have a bad feeling tomorrow is going to be the explosion of negativity. A convincing defeat and everyone pointing the figure at Critchley and asking why he is persevering with these tactics when they are clearly not working.

Might go to The Swan in Tenerife so I can share my displeasure with other like minded folfolk
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I'm shocked, it's not like you to have a bad feeling.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
I have a bad feeling tomorrow is going to be the explosion of negativity. A convincing defeat and everyone pointing the figure at Critchley and asking why he is persevering with these tactics when they are clearly not working.

Might go to The Swan in Tenerife so I can share my displeasure with other like minded folk.
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In that case, why don't you get off this site for a bit and enjoy your holiday? Just a thought.

Looking forward to going tomorrow and quietly optimistic this side.
 
Big game for Critch tomorrow, cos he hasnt started well. He seems terrified of failure and a bit rabbit in headlights to me. His interviews are the drivel of a man who doesnt know how to change things and has lost confidence. He doesnt have key attacking players he had first time round. Yates, Anderson, Simms, Embleton, Stewart, Bowler, Madine. We are much weaker now.

I dont think we have the players we need and i dont think we will sign what we need next week. Norburn and Weir should hopefully do well this season but Oakley-B and Morgan seem like squad fillers and Joseph is the only attacking player we've signed. Why?

It's a bit of a mess, compounded by the bizarre selection of CJ at RWB and the blind faith in Beesley, by not playing proper wing backs in their correct positions having chosen 532 and by not considering Apter at all when we lack any sort of creative edge.

Should have appointed Dobbie in my opinion. I was a big supporter of Critch first time but he walked away and screwed up and its affected him. He does also seem to need somebody with him who is more street wise, an ex player. Sadler needs to be proactive, not sleep on the job. Get someone streetwise to work with Critch, maybe Dobbie. Though Dobbie turned that down in the summer.

Critch seems very much a coach to me, lacking the nous and hard edge to manage. Burton adapted at half time, Port Vale and Orient looked more savvy with lower budgets. We looked ok at Exeter but maybe thats what we are, a side that can manage away games. Until we go behind maybe?! Which we probably will tomorrow. Cant see us winning unless we make some significant changes. Which are tricky with the lack of attacking options.
 
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thefutureistangerine said:
In that case, why don't you get off this site for a bit and enjoy your holiday? Just a thought.

Looking forward to going tomorrow and quietly optimistic this side.
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Can’t beat a morning coffee on the balcony whilst reading people’s wonderful opinions. I need a timeout from the kids every so often so this is good for my mindset. Critchley is challenging that currently with his tactics and team selections so we all have to find coping mechanisms.
 
voyeur said:
Big game for Critch tomorrow, cos he hasnt started well. He seems terrified of failure and a bit rabbit in headlights to me. His interviews are the drivel of a man who doesnt know how to change things and has lost confidence. He doesnt have key attacking players he had first time round. Yates, Anderson, Simms, Embleton, Stewart, Bowler, Madine. We are much weaker now.

I dont think we have the players we need and i dont think we will sign what we need next week. Norburn and Weir should hopefully do well this season but Oakley-B and Morgan seem like squad fillers and Joseph is the only attacking player we've signed. Why?

It's a bit of a mess, compounded by the bizarre selection of CJ at RWB and the blind faith in Beesley, by not playing proper wing backs in their correct positions having chosen 532 and by not considering Apter at all when we lack any sort of creative edge.

Should have appointed Dobbie in my opinion. I was a big supporter of Critch first time but he walked away and screwed up and its affected him. He does also seem to need somebody with him who is more street wise, an ex player. Sadler needs to be proactive, not sleep on the job. Get someone streetwise to work with Critch, maybe Dobbie. Though Dobbie turned that down in the summer.

Critch seems very much a coach to me, lacking the nous and hard edge to manage. Burton adapted at half time, Port Vale and Orient looked more savvy with lower budgets. We looked ok at Exeter but maybe thats what we are, a side that can manage away games. Until we go behind maybe?! Which we probably will tomorrow. Cant see us winning unless we make some significant changes. Which are tricky with the lack of attacking options.
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Lyons at left wing back is just as bigger problem as CJ at right wing back.
 
I wonder if Critchley will acknowledge the last three performances are akin to Lee Clark’s tenure at Blackpool and decides to mix it up. It might throw Lincoln as they will be expecting a 3-5-2.

Wishful thinking.
 
He's not going to change the formation but football is much more about players' ability and confidence. Which shoukd enable them to be flexible tactically within a game. If your formation is rigid and predictable you are easy to read and prepare for. Rigidty and lack of quality in the final third are our issues, in my opinion.
 
tangysider said:
Wonder if he will start Virtue tomorrow, as he has inside knowledge of Lincoln.
Norburn, Virtue and Wier would be a very strong midfield plus plenty of options off the bench
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It’s not a bad shout. If it isn’t currently working, we’re only 5 games in…we’ve got nothing to lose.
 
Could be heading for some kind of 0-0 scores in succession record. Wonder if there is any note of this in the record books of Pool.

Maybe won't happen as Lincoln tend to score at least 1 so it could turn out a win their way or if we regain the ability to score perhaps 1-1 or hopefully 1-2. Lavery a likely lad or perhaps Lyons an outsider.
 
Will probably drive up from Hampshire. All the hotels in Lincoln appear sold out! Does anyone know a decent spot nearby to stay?
 
voyeur said:
Big game for Critch tomorrow, cos he hasnt started well. He seems terrified of failure and a bit rabbit in headlights to me. His interviews are the drivel of a man who doesnt know how to change things and has lost confidence. He doesnt have key attacking players he had first time round. Yates, Anderson, Simms, Embleton, Stewart, Bowler, Madine. We are much weaker now.

I dont think we have the players we need and i dont think we will sign what we need next week. Norburn and Weir should hopefully do well this season but Oakley-B and Morgan seem like squad fillers and Joseph is the only attacking player we've signed. Why?

It's a bit of a mess, compounded by the bizarre selection of CJ at RWB and the blind faith in Beesley, by not playing proper wing backs in their correct positions having chosen 532 and by not considering Apter at all when we lack any sort of creative edge.

Should have appointed Dobbie in my opinion. I was a big supporter of Critch first time but he walked away and screwed up and its affected him. He does also seem to need somebody with him who is more street wise, an ex player. Sadler needs to be proactive, not sleep on the job. Get someone streetwise to work with Critch, maybe Dobbie. Though Dobbie turned that down in the summer.

Critch seems very much a coach to me, lacking the nous and hard edge to manage. Burton adapted at half time, Port Vale and Orient looked more savvy with lower budgets. We looked ok at Exeter but maybe thats what we are, a side that can manage away games. Until we go behind maybe?! Which we probably will tomorrow. Cant see us winning unless we make some significant changes. Which are tricky with the lack of attacking options.
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Great post. Disagree about Morgan though.
He looks good to me - early days of course.
 
Vince McLean said:
Great post. Disagree about Morgan though.
He looks good to me - early days of course.
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Yes i quite like Morgan but I'm not convinced he's better than what we had really. We may see more from him as he settles in and if we can get better as a team. Must be frustrating playing in our midfield at the minute.

We now have more attacking options but Lavery Beesley Rhodes Kouassi and injured Joseph seems to me to be well short of what we had ladt time in L1. I hope I'm proved wrong.
 
voyeur said:
Yes i quite like Morgan but I'm not convinced he's better than what we had really. We may see more from him as he settles in and if we can get better as a team. Must be frustrating playing in our midfield at the minute.

We now have more attacking options but Lavery Beesley Rhodes Kouassi and injured Joseph seems to me to be well short of what we had ladt time in L1. I hope I'm proved wrong.
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We still have zero creativity especially with this lob sided formation. Midfielders are all very average apart from Norburn. Lyons and Hamilton get no support apart from overlapping runs from Husband and Casey which won’t happen away from home.

We will do very well to get a 0-0 draw today.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
We still have zero creativity especially with this lob sided formation. Midfielders are all very average apart from Norburn. Lyons and Hamilton get no support apart from overlapping runs from Husband and Casey which won’t happen away from home.

We will do very well to get a 0-0 draw today.
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I'm glad I got out of Lytham in the 80s. I couldn't live with the stench of your negativity hanging in the air 24/7.
 
Just getting ready to set off with my daughter and feeling positive. My daughters prediction for today is Rhodes to come on a score a 98th minute winner, we win 1-0. Mine is 2-0 with Lavery and Weir getting the goals. Come on pool.
 
voyeur said:
Plenty of fans seem to have managed not to catch your disease while watching Blackpool.
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It absolutely baffles me. It’s like watching a film on a TV with no sound. Very frustrating but it can be easily resolved by buying a new TV. Same with Critchley by admitting his tactics have failed and to try something else. Even if he wants to stick with this silly 3-5-2, at least play the wing backs in their correct positions.
 
Kyle Seasider said:
Just getting ready to set off with my daughter and feeling positive. My daughters prediction for today is Rhodes to come on a score a 98th minute winner, we win 1-0. Mine is 2-0 with Lavery and Weir getting the goals. Come on pool.
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Not a criticism but is he actually fit to play?
He’s not played a game yet for Udders (I stand corrected) so it wouldn’t surprise me if he needs to get up to speed first.
And most importantly let’s hope he’s fully fit to hit the ground running. 🙏
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
It absolutely baffles me. It’s like watching a film on a TV with no sound. Very frustrating but it can be easily resolved by buying a new TV. Same with Critchley by admitting his tactics have failed and to try something else. Even if he wants to stick with this silly 3-5-2, at least play the wing backs in their correct positions.
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😴
 
Jaffa_The_Hut said:
Not a criticism but is he actually fit to play?
He’s not played a game yet for Udders (I stand corrected) so it wouldn’t surprise me if he needs to get up to speed first.
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She is thinking that he will come on as a sub second half to get the winner. He has been training with Huddersfield so he must be fit, probably just not match fit yet.
 
I’d like to see Thompson at left wing back and Lyons on the right. Try a bit more of a traditional approach.

Thompson is another player (as per CJ) who has been written off by negative Blackpool fans.
 
FessParker said:
You wouldn't but his close on 300 appearances suggest he has something to offer. Nice turn of phrase by the way.
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300!?!? In true Trump style: "I demand a recount!!!"
I suspect it must've been someone who suffers slight (major?) numeracy problems to have arrived at this figure.
 
Memphisboy said:
Law of averages we will concede as we can’t keep getting clean sheets, which would mean we’d have to score 2 to win. Hmmmmm!!! Mind you if Beesley catches fire anything’s possible
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But he seems to be using a little-known aftershave at the moment going by the name of 'Fire Retardent'.
 
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