Ebbsfleet Saturday

[NottsRed]

Never thought id end up saying this but this is a massive game for the club. Loose this and we may end up bottom of the conference come 5 pm on Saturday. The psychological blow from that is going to be huge.

Ebbsfleet shipped in 5 against Barnet mid week but do look like they can score. Can we keep a clean sheet and do what we often can't and score especially with our predictable tactics of one upfront?

For me if he is cleared fit JJ Hooper has to start. If he won't play then they need to look at terminating his contract. Id also seriously consider dropping Pearson as his form is poor plus he is showing little appetite to lead.

Thoughts????

[FieldtownRed]

Was going to go but can't be arsed.

[wrexile]

Staying with friends near Reading at the weekend, I was also going to drive over for this but not now.
After Tuesday’s game I’ve had a belly full this week.

[draigwrecsam]

I'll be there, but I won't be surprised at a repeat of last year's 4-2 defeat. With heavy heart in these critical times I will urge the team on as best I can.

[joe]

Driving back when we lost 3-0 there was it for me, never again am I going there. Would imagine it being 10x worse coming back after we go bottom of the league.

[davewilli]

Originally Posted by NottsRed

Never thought id end up saying this but this is a massive game for the club. Loose this and we may end up bottom of the conference come 5 pm on Saturday. The psychological blow from that is going to be huge.

Ebbsfleet shipped in 5 against Barnet mid week but do look like they can score. Can we keep a clean sheet and do what we often can't and score especially with our predictable tactics of one upfront?

For me if he is cleared fit JJ Hooper has to start. If he won't play then they need to look at terminating his contract. Id also seriously consider dropping Pearson as his form is poor plus he is showing little appetite to lead.

Thoughts????

As desperate for a central striker as we are it would be too much of a risk starting Hooper unless he has been back in full training for a week or more. Despite the rights and wrongs of his continued absence, he obviously feels he has an injury/concern and even if he didn't the length of time he has been out throwing him straight in will always risk further injuries. That said hopefully, he can make the bench and maybe get 15/20minutes. Having him back and fit will be a massive boost all round but there is a long way to go and unless we can bring in a replacement he is likely to be key over the last 4 months.

[michaelps]

I just can't face this either and that's living in London 20 mins away by fast train.

[Huffy]

Originally Posted by davewilli

As desperate for a central striker as we are it would be too much of a risk starting Hooper unless he has been back in full training for a week or more. Despite the rights and wrongs of his continued absence, he obviously feels he has an injury/concern and even if he didn't the length of time he has been out throwing him straight in will always risk further injuries. That said hopefully, he can make the bench and maybe get 15/20minutes. Having him back and fit will be a massive boost all round but there is a long way to go and unless we can bring in a replacement he is likely to be key over the last 4 months.

Yes.
Has he got the will and passion to come back in the team, or has that boat sunk with everything else?

[Quay Red]

Originally Posted by michaelps

I just can't face this either and that's living in London 20 mins away by fast train.

Now is the time when support is really needed.
Didn't agree with Keates returning but will always support the team.
Surprisingly, a small loyal bunch of supporters can often make more noise than a large contingent. When the going gets tough -

[northwalian dragon]

Fully expect us to win this

Ebbsfleet were the worst team I’ve seen here for a long time in the home fixture

We have more than enough to beat them and should do so

Anything less than a win would be a disaster