Iron v Welling

[ontheterrace]

There's been a lot of rain. How's the pitch looking?

[4whatitsworth]

I was at the ground this morning and although soft in patches if we have no more rain before the game it should IMO be fine.

[ironmansimon]

Music to my ears ahead of tomorrow
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30185229
Now for that rain dance !!

[stevet]

As Les says after walking the pitch game is in no doubt. See you all tonight.

[rustynail]

Nov 24, 2014 19:30:24 GMT ironmansimon said:

Music to my ears ahead of tomorrow
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30185229
Now for that rain dance !!

Perhaps his last game in the Vanarama convinced him it was time to move on.
www.90min.com/posts/1586275-video-welling-midfielder-harry-beautyman-takes-an-absolute-beating-vs-halifax?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=share

[ozbrit]

So 0-0 and we're into the second half. The game so far seems even-stevens in very wet conditions. We generally score our goals early in games - which worries me!

What was I saying? Welling score, so how will the re-vitalised Iron counter this?

[dbbn]

An evening of lots of endeavour and little finesse. Neither keeper was overly tested and clear chances were far and few between in an evenly contested game. Braintree didn't do enough to win it and were perhaps lucky to have 11 men on the pitch. Akinola and Strutton both had off days, but even Costa would've struggled to score from the lack of quality into the box. These are the sort of games we need to win to get to the "magic" 50 point mark, but somehow we contrived to let this one slip away.

[ironmansimon]

Well what a zzzzz game that was. Agree with my fellow co-critic (dbbn). This had a 0-0 all over it or yet another 1-0 slip up against lets be honest a very average team. They came with a plan and stuck to it. 2 banks of 4 in front of teflon goalkeeper and a pacey little fellow upfront who turned our back line to easy. Not going to question the effort on a slippy and boggy pitch as would not be right but some things I do have to comment on. Distinct lack of communication between some players again, some niggly bickering between some, if the manager believes a player is injured , replace them don't wait for a thumbs up when he has no more to offer, Dan Walker what a shocker!, too big a gap between strikers and midfield today and Why was Mulley replaced? he looked on his game.
Welling for me was there for the taking tonight for us on the back of a strong win at the weekend, but not for the first time this season we lose to a nothing team , who made us look weak at times and we played too many hopeful crosses into the box where there was not enough men forward to get on the end of.
Maybe the non league gods are looking down on us but I see Woking goalkeeper carried off after 8 mins and Scott rendell picked up an injury tonight, On to Saturday and I hope Devs gets this on right. Looking forward to going, Not looking forward to Journey back if team performs like they did tonight. COYI
Team ratings ( From my view only !)
Nik 6 Did have little to do except pick ball out of the net
Ryan 6 Could of penetrated more especially 2nd half
Sam 6 Should have tackled the move earlier for their goal.
Alan 6 Looked rusty
Remy 5 Does not instill me with confidence, Happy to see Mitch slot in.
Matt 5 Quiet game for him
Chez 5 Failed to impact like Saturday. Poor delivery from corners too.
Sim 4 Few nice touches but looked off game
James 7 MOTM Surprised to see him bought off, Although did see glimpses of the Crab again !
Charlie 6 Why did he not take free kick in first half ?
Sean 4 Should have been replaced after his bang on the head.
Subs
Kenny 4 Made no impact from the non vocal captain
Sparkes 6.5 Some good runs but crossing to no one in the box.
Dan W 3 Will want to forget that one !

For our possession we need to dominate more and turn half chances into proper shots on goal. We are not a bad team but make silly mistakes and need to adapt how we play sometimes to beat teams of this caliber. As Devs says we go again on Saturday.

[4whatitsworth]

Poor game, poor crowd, poor weather, move on to Woking on Saturday and a better performance from the lads.

[parttimelegends]

Nov 25, 2014 23:31:29 GMT ironmansimon said:

Well what a zzzzz game that was. Agree with my fellow co-critic (dbbn). This had a 0-0 all over it or yet another 1-0 slip up against lets be honest a very average team. They came with a plan and stuck to it. 2 banks of 4 in front of teflon goalkeeper and a pacey little fellow upfront who turned our back line to easy. Not going to question the effort on a slippy and boggy pitch as would not be right but some things I do have to comment on. Distinct lack of communication between some players again, some niggly bickering between some, if the manager believes a player is injured , replace them don't wait for a thumbs up when he has no more to offer, Dan Walker what a shocker!, too big a gap between strikers and midfield today and Why was Mulley replaced? he looked on his game.
Welling for me was there for the taking tonight for us on the back of a strong win at the weekend, but not for the first time this season we lose to a nothing team , who made us look weak at times and we played too many hopeful crosses into the box where there was not enough men forward to get on the end of.
Maybe the non league gods are looking down on us but I see Woking goalkeeper carried off after 8 mins and Scott rendell picked up an injury tonight, On to Saturday and I hope Devs gets this on right. Looking forward to going, Not looking forward to Journey back if team performs like they did tonight. COYI
Team ratings ( From my view only !)
Nik 6 Did have little to do except pick ball out of the net
Ryan 6 Could of penetrated more especially 2nd half
Sam 6 Should have tackled the move earlier for their goal.
Alan 6 Looked rusty
Remy 5 Does not instill me with confidence, Happy to see Mitch slot in.
Matt 5 Quiet game for him
Chez 5 Failed to impact like Saturday. Poor delivery from corners too.
Sim 4 Few nice touches but looked off game
James 7 MOTM Surprised to see him bought off, Although did see glimpses of the Crab again !
Charlie 6 Why did he not take free kick in first half ?
Sean 4 Should have been replaced after his bang on the head.
Subs
Kenny 4 Made no impact from the non vocal captain
Sparkes 6.5 Some good runs but crossing to no one in the box.
Dan W 3 Will want to forget that one !

For our possession we need to dominate more and turn half chances into proper shots on goal. We are not a bad team but make silly mistakes and need to adapt how we play sometimes to beat teams of this caliber. As Devs says we go again on Saturday.

IRON MAN SIMON you talk a lot of sense. I agree with all of the above.
Why oh why does our team not talk to each other. We used to talk, but it seems this year we have lost our unity. I cannot understand why the manager does not address this vital yet simple fix problem.
Maybe we are waiting until we are in the bottom 4 before we realise - its good to talk!!!
Every visiting team (except perhaps Wrexham) show the kind of vocal support and watching out for each other that we used to have last season.

I still think we have enough about us not to go down, but let's not risk it.

START TALKING TO EACH OTHER OR RISK THE LOTTERY OF THE BOTTOM 4

[ironmansimon]

Refreshing to read from Devs.
www.essexchronicle.co.uk/ll-make-changes-Woking-game/story-24735887-detail/story.html?

[braintreeo]

Nov 27, 2014 13:41:46 GMT ironmansimon said:

Refreshing to read from Devs.
www.essexchronicle.co.uk/ll-make-changes-Woking-game/story-24735887-detail/story.html?

As manager he has every right to bemoan a poor performance but this on the face of it is a case of mixed messages from Devs. Only 10 days ago it was a case of "don't criticise the players" and "all stick together" in response to some albeit harsh words on here after a long winless (and largely scoreless) run and now he is now reflecting the comments on the message board over the last few weeks.

I'm glad he's taking a realistic view of Tuesdays performance but the paying punters are also entitled an opinion too you would think.

[ironfoureva]

We wouldn't welcome more insulting remarks directed at supporters like pulling heads from jacksies. Tuesday was another shambles.

We have to pull together and keep the faith.