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Post by boromike on Dec 23, 2023 21:54:01 GMT
Horrific first half, JT to thank for still being in the match! Much better second half. Great to see us grind out a win against what is always a tough and resilient Braintree team!
Brilliant attendance, 4 figures!!! Those selection boxes must have been popular!!! Hopefully the same again (if not higher) on NYD.
3 points was just the present we all wanted!!! Hope everyone has a great Christmas with their families…..bring on Havant on Boxing Day!!!
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Post by Admin on Dec 23, 2023 23:13:37 GMT
Thank goodness the Braintree forwards forgot to bring their shooting boots! Three sitters, all missed.
That said, I wasn't looking forward to the game as, last season, Braintree anti-footballed their way to a draw. But, they were much brighter today and ought to have been home and hosed before half-time.
Dismal finishing and good goalkeeping kept us in it. We were much better in the second half and, once Foliva had bravely earned a penalty that was smashed in by Aaron Kuhl, they had little to offer.
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Post by borobob on Dec 23, 2023 23:30:05 GMT
Yes, we got away with murder today, absolutely slaughtered down our right flank first half, and luckily Braintree were already celebrating Christmas, and giving out presents, so thank you very much!!
Spencer said, people ask for a back four, so we know he reads this, and we get pummelled!
We got pummelled because we are asking centre backs to play out of position and WE DON'T HAVE A RIGHT BACK!!!!
Yes, reverting to back five second half, with Reggie and Selim doing some great work was better, but it takes so much of Reggie's natural skill away. He is an attacking midfielder/winger, and that is where he is best suited.
So Santa PLEASE can you find us a Right back for Christmas??
JNW left and a Johnny O type on the right would be great.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas everybody.
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Post by jumaiton on Dec 24, 2023 11:32:06 GMT
The worst finishing I have seen on the pitch for as long as I can remember. After their forward missed from 2 yards in the first half (weirdly missing from the highlights) I was genuinely not concerned when they came forward as I was convinced they'd miss. And they did. Every single time. Very funny.
Far from impressive but we did just enough to win. Defensively shakey as ever and Havant won't be in such a forgiving mood.
If Folivi isn't going I'm not sure what Ghandour has been brought in for, so what we really need, as many have said here, is a bloody right back. Hopefully Santa Spencer will bring us one.
Merry Christmas All
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Post by Tom Bowen on Dec 24, 2023 12:01:20 GMT
Hopefully Santa Spencer will bring us one. I'm already picturing a photoshop edit from TheBoroWalk on Twitter with Spencer in a Santa suit
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Post by Admin on Dec 24, 2023 12:04:33 GMT
No arguing with this!
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