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NottsRed · 29th June 2018, 20.38:18

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Originally Posted by Gaz Wxm

there are a small percentage of negative posters on here, hardly 90% of the fan base, that small percentage do post 90% of the continual negative drivel on here though .... a shame really, any positive posters have been driven away and when some one breaks ranks and posts some positivity they are heckled by the? you guessed it... the few.....

Its not a small percentage though who are concerned. I know plenty of people who don't come on here who are asking the same question. Why are other teams signing players and yet we have one signing and the pre season has already started.

We keep getting told week after week signings are not a million miles away. Another week has gone by, no signings, no GK coach and no assistant manager. We've got a player playing for us today who was released because he was not good enough last season.

You can call it negative drivel id call it genuine concern for a club i love by what i fear is a rookie manager who is out of his depth.

Inside Left · 29th June 2018, 20.38:58

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Originally Posted by Canadian Dragon

No. I am an expat who supports with my cash. No flights at this time of year. I follow all games on radio and this site extensively. I am also a member of the trust and so I believe I am entitled to a say in the goings on at the club, which I will support through thick and thin, as I have done for over 50 years.
Your continual negativity borders on a pathological mania. You show a contempt for the good men and women who do there best on a daily basis to take this club forward and denigrate anything that appears to put the club in its best light.
Please contact your investors and tell them to step forward so the incessant harping about money can finally be put to bed.

I will say no more and not respond further, as it will be pointless. Enjoy your evening.

AND you sponsored a stand !!!!!! they have short memories CD

Red Light · 29th June 2018, 20.41:03

£5 admission for an adult £2 for my son - programme was £1.

I think the gripe about the length of the match was justified - some travelled distance to be met by 2 x 30 minute halves. No mention of this on official club site pre match report and not all use facebook. Just tell people in advance and then they can make a decision especially if anyone was dropped off and expected to be picked up later.

Onto the match.

First half - probably our strongest 11 available with all regular first team starters.
Jennings was missing - Dibble in goal.
Half finished 1 - 1.

Second half - total team change with youth players and Mackreth playing on the right wing - and there was me thinking we had released him. We win the second half 1 - 0.

Bit of a borefest all round with nothing to get excited about.
Second half players who caught the eye - centre back number 5 looked decent and up front I think it was the Fulham trialist number 9 who looked athletic and lively.

A 30 minute run out for those present and that was about it.

Downside
I feel sorry for the Lex ground staff - despite litter bins placed around the pitch there was an array of plastic bottles, cans and fast food packaging all over the field - why ?

There should have been one vehicle exit route - people queing for 10 - 15 minutes to leave were being pushed out by some drivers cutting through a gap in the crowd barriers near the exit.

Conclusion - a glorious evening from which Lex made a few quid.
We need those signings desperately next week.

Omni · 29th June 2018, 20.41:59

Apologies for straying off topic but I thought I'd post a little bit about the game itself rather than the fact there was an entrance fee (no shit Sherlock!) and the game only lasted 60 minutes.

Young looked a tidy player and looked to spread the ball out to both wings, something which didn't happen last season. The wingers held a high line too and Sam seems to wanting us to play on the front foot a lot more.

It was hard to pick any standout performances on such a short game, but I was impressed by Dibbles organisational skills and Holroyd looked dangerous every time he got on the ball.

The most noticeable difference between this and last year's fixture was the amount of talking and tactical advice given by Sam throughout. He was in Leo Smiths ear constantly, telling him were he wanted him to be and ensuring he held a high line rather than.dropping too deep. Same with Wright, he was encouraging him to push and then drop to constantly create angles, something that was noticeably missing last season.

The second half was less impressive with only the number 4, think it was the Airbus trialist, standing out. He was quick thinking and had good feet but was let down by poor control and distribution from his teammates. The number 9 who scored was busy but no real quality and the standout player was Mackreth although as usual, there was no end product.

WhiteKSE · 29th June 2018, 20.46:39

People actually moaning about paying £5 and it only being 60 mins? Christ - get a grip. Performance wasn’t important, a run out for the lads is all that matters.

dlrwrexham · 29th June 2018, 20.49:11

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Originally Posted by Foxy

My son went tonight. Apparently the only 11 players we have played the first half and managed a 1-1 draw against the mighty Lex . Brilliant.

The game lasted just 60 minutes , unbeknown to him, so naturally he was a bit miffed at paying the entry free, especially as in his words the 60 minutes was “absolute dross “ .

This is how far we have travelled after years of ownership by the clique - charging loyal fans to watch 60 minutes of desperate football against a local amateur club who themselves saw better days many years ago.

Yawn,yawn.You never miss a chance do you!.WTF was he [or anyone else] expecting!.Squad's been back a few days or so,it was only going to be a glorified training session.Change the feckin' record.

harrypothead · 29th June 2018, 20.52:41

Really good to here that Sam was shouting and getting involved with his team. 2-1 not really surprising really. Last season's team finished the season terribly and they could score goals all season. Changing our style of play, getting the players to express themselves and playing the way the new manager wants them to play will take some time. The lads had a run out tonight, it wasn't a competitive game, it was a fitness work out whilst helping out Lex financially. Well done to every one who went and supported.

Did anyone speak to any players or Sam himself? Any gossip going around regarding assistant manager, gk coach or players?

Corner Flag · 29th June 2018, 20.57:17

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Originally Posted by Gaz Wxm

there are a small percentage of negative posters on here, hardly 90% of the fan base, that small percentage do post 90% of the continual negative drivel on here though .... a shame really, any positive posters have been driven away and when some one breaks ranks and posts some positivity they are heckled by the? you guessed it... the few.....

One persons negative post is anothers reality . Small percentage really ? Please tell us all what there is to be positive about at the moment.

Lods · 29th June 2018, 20.59:24

I get why it was 2 x 30 minutes halves, but it should definitely had been advertised as such. I was half thinking they might have gone with 3 x 30 mins to make a full 90 but realized it wasn't when fans went on the pitch unchallenged. Hope the club learns from that if they do this next year for our annual Lex match.

As for the game itself, the first team looked decent for 5th day back from the summer holidays.

Dibble - Very vocal. Commands his area well, didn't have too much to do other than that though.
Roberts - Did his job well.
M.Smith - Sun got in his eyes for the goal. Decent game but made a costly error.
Pearson - Good leadership as per usual
Carrington - Alright. Didn't have too much to do
Young - Didn't stand out apart from his set plays.
Wright - Heard Pearson tell him to stop sitting so deep a few times. Still finding his legs like everyone else
Deverdics - More advanced role than Keates played him at, looked a better player than he was last season
Rutherford - Had a good game against an admittedly poor left back.
L.Smith - Thought he had a good game. Helped Carrington out in defense and looked good going forward
Holroyd - Got a goal, caused problems.

For the 2nd half I won't do a run down of everyone, but I'll add a few thoughts.

Thought Mackreth was decent, if a little bit selfish. Trying a little too hard to impress Ricketts but he was the best player on the pitch during the 2nd half hour.

Elstone didn't look like he could finish his dinner. He got lucky for the goal. Will give him another chance but not a great first impressions.

Robinson would be out of his depth in our league. He lost the ball more times than I could count.

The small ginger lad (Dylan Allshorn, I think) looked good. Possibly one to look out for in the future. And Ryan Williams is worth investing in too.

And Tinkley nearly made an error that made Smith's look tame in comparison near the end.

29th June 2018, 20.41:03	#39-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Lex Reaction Thread (1-2 win) £5 admission for an adult £2 for my son - programme was £1. I think the gripe about the length of the match was justified - some travelled distance to be met by 2 x 30 minute halves. No mention of this on official club site pre match report and not all use facebook. Just tell people in advance and then they can make a decision especially if anyone was dropped off and expected to be picked up later. Onto the match. First half - probably our strongest 11 available with all regular first team starters. Jennings was missing - Dibble in goal. Half finished 1 - 1. Second half - total team change with youth players and Mackreth playing on the right wing - and there was me thinking we had released him. We win the second half 1 - 0. Bit of a borefest all round with nothing to get excited about. Second half players who caught the eye - centre back number 5 looked decent and up front I think it was the Fulham trialist number 9 who looked athletic and lively. A 30 minute run out for those present and that was about it. Downside I feel sorry for the Lex ground staff - despite litter bins placed around the pitch there was an array of plastic bottles, cans and fast food packaging all over the field - why ? There should have been one vehicle exit route - people queing for 10 - 15 minutes to leave were being pushed out by some drivers cutting through a gap in the crowd barriers near the exit. Conclusion - a glorious evening from which Lex made a few quid. We need those signings desperately next week.

29th June 2018, 20.41:59	#40-0 (permalink)
Omni Club Captain (info) Joined: May 2011 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Lex Reaction Thread (1-2 win) Apologies for straying off topic but I thought I'd post a little bit about the game itself rather than the fact there was an entrance fee (no shit Sherlock!) and the game only lasted 60 minutes. Young looked a tidy player and looked to spread the ball out to both wings, something which didn't happen last season. The wingers held a high line too and Sam seems to wanting us to play on the front foot a lot more. It was hard to pick any standout performances on such a short game, but I was impressed by Dibbles organisational skills and Holroyd looked dangerous every time he got on the ball. The most noticeable difference between this and last year's fixture was the amount of talking and tactical advice given by Sam throughout. He was in Leo Smiths ear constantly, telling him were he wanted him to be and ensuring he held a high line rather than.dropping too deep. Same with Wright, he was encouraging him to push and then drop to constantly create angles, something that was noticeably missing last season. The second half was less impressive with only the number 4, think it was the Airbus trialist, standing out. He was quick thinking and had good feet but was let down by poor control and distribution from his teammates. The number 9 who scored was busy but no real quality and the standout player was Mackreth although as usual, there was no end product.

29th June 2018, 20.46:39	#41-0 (permalink)
WhiteKSE Squad Player Joined: Feb 2018 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Lex Reaction Thread (1-2 win) People actually moaning about paying £5 and it only being 60 mins? Christ - get a grip. Performance wasn’t important, a run out for the lads is all that matters.

29th June 2018, 20.52:41	#43-0 (permalink)
harrypothead Legend Joined: Nov 2004 Racecourse Spot: Used to be the back of the KOP! Real Name: Tom Twitter: @@tomtitch	Re: Lex Reaction Thread (1-2 win) Really good to here that Sam was shouting and getting involved with his team. 2-1 not really surprising really. Last season's team finished the season terribly and they could score goals all season. Changing our style of play, getting the players to express themselves and playing the way the new manager wants them to play will take some time. The lads had a run out tonight, it wasn't a competitive game, it was a fitness work out whilst helping out Lex financially. Well done to every one who went and supported. Did anyone speak to any players or Sam himself? Any gossip going around regarding assistant manager, gk coach or players? __________________ Mr Panesar said: "Gurman Singh was well-regarded, well-respected. He did know his job, he did know how to apply the laws of refereeing in a wholly impartial and competent fashion."

29th June 2018, 20.59:24	#45-0 (permalink)
Lods Cult Hero Joined: Dec 2017 Racecourse Spot: Wherever the new ticketing process lets me sit Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Lex Reaction Thread (1-2 win) I get why it was 2 x 30 minutes halves, but it should definitely had been advertised as such. I was half thinking they might have gone with 3 x 30 mins to make a full 90 but realized it wasn't when fans went on the pitch unchallenged. Hope the club learns from that if they do this next year for our annual Lex match. As for the game itself, the first team looked decent for 5th day back from the summer holidays. Dibble - Very vocal. Commands his area well, didn't have too much to do other than that though. Roberts - Did his job well. M.Smith - Sun got in his eyes for the goal. Decent game but made a costly error. Pearson - Good leadership as per usual Carrington - Alright. Didn't have too much to do Young - Didn't stand out apart from his set plays. Wright - Heard Pearson tell him to stop sitting so deep a few times. Still finding his legs like everyone else Deverdics - More advanced role than Keates played him at, looked a better player than he was last season Rutherford - Had a good game against an admittedly poor left back. L.Smith - Thought he had a good game. Helped Carrington out in defense and looked good going forward Holroyd - Got a goal, caused problems. For the 2nd half I won't do a run down of everyone, but I'll add a few thoughts. Thought Mackreth was decent, if a little bit selfish. Trying a little too hard to impress Ricketts but he was the best player on the pitch during the 2nd half hour. Elstone didn't look like he could finish his dinner. He got lucky for the goal. Will give him another chance but not a great first impressions. Robinson would be out of his depth in our league. He lost the ball more times than I could count. The small ginger lad (Dylan Allshorn, I think) looked good. Possibly one to look out for in the future. And Ryan Williams is worth investing in too. And Tinkley nearly made an error that made Smith's look tame in comparison near the end.