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sionwxm · 8th September 2018, 19.39:07

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Originally Posted by pagl

We dont play with much width anyway so I dont see the issue with this.
Same was said at Solihull.

I noticed in one of the pictures taken that the pitch looked really narrow.

If you have an inferior quality of players on the pitch then narrowing the pitch makes it a leveller, definitely to Braintree’s advantage.

All in all, a very good result for us.

Todd Sweeney · 8th September 2018, 20.09:33

We’ve always struggled at Braintree. It’s a horrible ground to play at (and to watch football at too!) I remember the 98 point side only grinding out a draw there. A win this time round is a great result.

Hampshire Red · 8th September 2018, 20.21:32

Third time I've seen the lads this season and by far the poorest performance (other games were at Maidenhead and Eastleigh).

Big Mike seems to have gone off the boil although their defenders were climbing all over him and the ref gave him nothing. His yellow card was stupid and Braintree came out after the break determined to get him sent off. Was talking to some of Mike's mates from his time down south and they said he can over react and be a bit petulant. Nevertheless they seemed convinced he can play at a higher level. Let's hope they're right.

One of our big problems as others have said is in midfield where we lack a general. Young showed glimpses but we showed far mor energy when Ruthers came on. I thought Lawlor did ok but was not particularly impressed with Walker - we missed Akil today in my opinion, although I can see why Sam picked BW today.

Another three points and a seventh clean sheet and an excellent start to the season. this is a game that last season's team would probably have lost so all in all a good result and one of the matches where we usually struggle out of the way.

Wrexy · 8th September 2018, 20.26:43

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Originally Posted by Hampshire Red

Third time I've seen the lads this season and by far the poorest performance (other games were at Maidenhead and Eastleigh).

Big Mike seems to have gone off the boil although their defenders were climbing all over him and the ref gave him nothing. His yellow card was stupid and Braintree came out after the break determined to get him sent off. Was talking to some of Mike's mates from his time down south and they said he can over react and be a bit petulant. Nevertheless they seemed convinced he can play at a higher level. Let's hope they're right.

One of our big problems as others have said is in midfield where we lack a general. Young showed glimpses but we showed far mor energy when Ruthers came on. I thought Lawlor did ok but was not particularly impressed with Walker - we missed Akil today in my opinion, although I can see why Sam picked BW today.

Another three points and a seventh clean sheet and an excellent start to the season. this is a game that last season's team would probably have lost so all in all a good result and one of the matches where we usually struggle out of the way.

An official Ipswich Town car went past me on my way to the ground. No idea who he was there to see but if it was Fondop he wouldn’t have been impressed on that performance.

Agree with your opinion on Walker. We were better with Akil in the middle.

Ugolini · 8th September 2018, 20.40:23

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Originally Posted by John Neals Dynasty

Oh i never seen it... But me an a few mates have been saying it since Solihull, Fondup is a wip and we need a more experienced centre forward.
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What's a "wip"?

redtilidie · 8th September 2018, 20.43:24

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Originally Posted by Ugolini

What's a "wip"?

work in progress?

Ugolini · 8th September 2018, 20.46:13

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Originally Posted by redtilidie

work in progress?

Ah!! of course. Difficult slick terms for us old timers!!

Kilkenny Red · 9th September 2018, 00.45:33

Good win. Whilst Braintree are probably one of the weaker teams in the division, it's also worth bearing in mind how far away it is. Not easy to travel that far and get three points. Need to use this as the lift out of the little dip we've had. Judging by Calon's commentary, it was impressive that the team seems to be learning how to see out matches.

Lods · 9th September 2018, 07.46:33

Braintree are the anti-football team this time around now that Guiseley have gone down and Barrow (and Solihull vs. everyone except us) decided to play good football, so it's a good win. Hopefully we put them to the sword in the return fixture.

I think Ricketts will have had a word with Fondop and Pyke for their bookings in this game though. The Mixlr/Calon FM commentary made both player's yellows seem extremely avoidable. And I bet Ricketts isn't happy he was forced into an immediate substitution otherwise risk going down to 10 men because Fondop seemed to be losing his cool - even if Braintree were trying to wind him up.

8th September 2018, 20.09:33	#38-0 (permalink)
Todd Sweeney Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Braintree Reaction We’ve always struggled at Braintree. It’s a horrible ground to play at (and to watch football at too!) I remember the 98 point side only grinding out a draw there. A win this time round is a great result.

8th September 2018, 20.21:32	#39-0 (permalink)
Hampshire Red Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Braintree Reaction Third time I've seen the lads this season and by far the poorest performance (other games were at Maidenhead and Eastleigh). Big Mike seems to have gone off the boil although their defenders were climbing all over him and the ref gave him nothing. His yellow card was stupid and Braintree came out after the break determined to get him sent off. Was talking to some of Mike's mates from his time down south and they said he can over react and be a bit petulant. Nevertheless they seemed convinced he can play at a higher level. Let's hope they're right. One of our big problems as others have said is in midfield where we lack a general. Young showed glimpses but we showed far mor energy when Ruthers came on. I thought Lawlor did ok but was not particularly impressed with Walker - we missed Akil today in my opinion, although I can see why Sam picked BW today. Another three points and a seventh clean sheet and an excellent start to the season. this is a game that last season's team would probably have lost so all in all a good result and one of the matches where we usually struggle out of the way.

9th September 2018, 00.45:33	#44-0 (permalink)
Kilkenny Red - Joined: Sep 2018 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Braintree Reaction Good win. Whilst Braintree are probably one of the weaker teams in the division, it's also worth bearing in mind how far away it is. Not easy to travel that far and get three points. Need to use this as the lift out of the little dip we've had. Judging by Calon's commentary, it was impressive that the team seems to be learning how to see out matches.

9th September 2018, 07.46:33	#45-0 (permalink)
Lods Cult Hero Joined: Dec 2017 Racecourse Spot: Wherever the new ticketing process lets me sit Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Braintree Reaction Braintree are the anti-football team this time around now that Guiseley have gone down and Barrow (and Solihull vs. everyone except us) decided to play good football, so it's a good win. Hopefully we put them to the sword in the return fixture. I think Ricketts will have had a word with Fondop and Pyke for their bookings in this game though. The Mixlr/Calon FM commentary made both player's yellows seem extremely avoidable. And I bet Ricketts isn't happy he was forced into an immediate substitution otherwise risk going down to 10 men because Fondop seemed to be losing his cool - even if Braintree were trying to wind him up.