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On our day it would of been 4 or 5 nil easily. Elder, Newton and Williams all missed sitter which would of been scored on a sunday league match. But dont get the wrong idea, we played very very well and deserved all 3 points. We had most the ball and used it well, sometimes we pass it too much if there is such a thing. Wright was quality in the middle and had his best game in a brentford shirt. Wood was also very good. On another day we would of got 4.
Guildford Bee
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We deserved the win but made bloody hard work of it, missing a hatful of chances and allowing them prolonged periods of pressure at the end of each half.
The goal was top glass with a sweeping move finished off when Charlie flocked Wood's near post cross into the top corner.
In the second half Elder hit the post with almost the entire goal to aim at and Williams hit straight into the keeper's body with no-one else to beat. Newton and Poole also missed good chances.
Josh Wright MOM for me.
The goal was top glass with a sweeping move finished off when Charlie flocked Wood's near post cross into the top corner.
In the second half Elder hit the post with almost the entire goal to aim at and Williams hit straight into the keeper's body with no-one else to beat. Newton and Poole also missed good chances.
Josh Wright MOM for me.
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the good times are slowly coming back ---- well done to the bees!
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
A win is a win I suppose but we won't keep winning playing like that.
That has to go down as one of the most pathetic exhibitions of finishing I have ever seen as a Brentford fan. I'll probably get shot down for saying it, but a fit Alan Connell would have had a field day out there. Elder deserves to be dropped but we have no replacement. Time to sort that out Scotty. We don't need John Halls, good as he is. We need a striker and quick.
Abysmal performance from Newton culminating in a comedy miss. I still haven't seen anything in Marcus Bean.Wasn't there last week but if we get one decent performance every 4 games from him that isn't enough. He gave the ball away time and time again. I'd have had O'Connor on for him at half time and also Ryan Dickson on for the ineffective Poole half an hour earlier.
Excellent performances from Wilson, Wood and Wright. Bennett provided probably the worst exhibition of poor distribution I have ever seen from a defender. Comedyhoof at its best - effective I suppose although not if you want to keep the ball.
You can see why Macclesfield have conceded 20 goals this season already and you can see why we only got 1.
Still, another clean sheet I suppose but our lack of striking options is going to cost us sooner or later.
4/10
That has to go down as one of the most pathetic exhibitions of finishing I have ever seen as a Brentford fan. I'll probably get shot down for saying it, but a fit Alan Connell would have had a field day out there. Elder deserves to be dropped but we have no replacement. Time to sort that out Scotty. We don't need John Halls, good as he is. We need a striker and quick.
Abysmal performance from Newton culminating in a comedy miss. I still haven't seen anything in Marcus Bean.Wasn't there last week but if we get one decent performance every 4 games from him that isn't enough. He gave the ball away time and time again. I'd have had O'Connor on for him at half time and also Ryan Dickson on for the ineffective Poole half an hour earlier.
Excellent performances from Wilson, Wood and Wright. Bennett provided probably the worst exhibition of poor distribution I have ever seen from a defender. Comedyhoof at its best - effective I suppose although not if you want to keep the ball.
You can see why Macclesfield have conceded 20 goals this season already and you can see why we only got 1.
Still, another clean sheet I suppose but our lack of striking options is going to cost us sooner or later.
4/10
Markybee
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Newton 
Elder
Williams....shame, as he was brilliant apart from that miss.
Got to learn to put these teams away. I really think we need another striker to add to the squad.
Mac is pure class and will win MOM thread but I really liked Wright today, had a brilliant second half.
Elder
Williams....shame, as he was brilliant apart from that miss.
Got to learn to put these teams away. I really think we need another striker to add to the squad.
Mac is pure class and will win MOM thread but I really liked Wright today, had a brilliant second half.
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Lots of chances but a very well worked goal which charlie swiped home.
Bean had a cracker of a shot which was well saved and williams newton and elder should of all scored. Passing was good not to much long ball we also passed to much outside the box where we should of shot instead.
Macc weren't as bad as they were last year but did have loose passing I think they passed it out more than they had shots.
overall okay 3 points which we deserved and up the table we go.
MOM=Wood
Bean had a cracker of a shot which was well saved and williams newton and elder should of all scored. Passing was good not to much long ball we also passed to much outside the box where we should of shot instead.
Macc weren't as bad as they were last year but did have loose passing I think they passed it out more than they had shots.
overall okay 3 points which we deserved and up the table we go.
MOM=Wood
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
I knew there'd be whingers but I'm very encouraged by today's game. The finishing was poor and Charlie would have had a hatful if he hadn't been making the chances but no manager is disappointed when his team are making chances. There have been many comments so far this season about whether we'll score enough goals this year but I don't think that will be a problem.
The two main positives for me where the way we passed it instead of hitting it long and how strong we are down the flanks. We changed both wingers and both changes made a positive impact and this was the first match I've seen where I haven't come away wondering when Smith will be back. Credit to Wright for that as I thought he was excellent.
As a squad all we are missing is one more striker but in the meantime being able to change the wide players as we did today is positive enough to be an attacking change.
It was also very evident how important it is to have full backs who are comfortable going forward. As well as Johnson has done the difference when Wood went forward was clear to see.
The two main positives for me where the way we passed it instead of hitting it long and how strong we are down the flanks. We changed both wingers and both changes made a positive impact and this was the first match I've seen where I haven't come away wondering when Smith will be back. Credit to Wright for that as I thought he was excellent.
As a squad all we are missing is one more striker but in the meantime being able to change the wide players as we did today is positive enough to be an attacking change.
It was also very evident how important it is to have full backs who are comfortable going forward. As well as Johnson has done the difference when Wood went forward was clear to see.
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Boring boring Brentford lol, another 1 nil. The Bees are becoming like the old Arsenal. Positive times are returning to GP, and we are lovin it.
Ashame we couldn't put the 3/4 good chances away, don't think AS will be pleased with that.
Long may this run continue!!!!!
Ashame we couldn't put the 3/4 good chances away, don't think AS will be pleased with that.
Long may this run continue!!!!!
Owlsmoor_Bee
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Another good result but I thought we were poor today when compared to recent performances, although I don't think the conditions helped.
We didn't settle very quickly and afforded Macclesfield too much time on the ball and certainly allowed too much ball into the box from our right hand side.
The goal came after good inter play between Poole and Wood down the left, with Sam getting to the byeline and putting in a fantastic cross which was steered brilliantly into the far corner by Charlie.
The goal should've settled us, but although we still looked dangerous in the final third, we still didn't get close enough to their midfield two who were allowed to pass the ball at will. Still, the defence once again stood firm and Macclesfield were limited to half chances.
We started brighter in the 2nd half and young Josh got himself into the game much more, supporting the forward players and creating two great chances for Elder and Williams, the first of which should certainly have seen us settle the result.
A fantastic chance for Newton had also gone begging and come the end it took a smart save from Hamer to ensure we came away with all three points when the game should've been won much earlier.
Still, three points is three points and we won't play well every week so I'm a happy man again this evening.
We didn't settle very quickly and afforded Macclesfield too much time on the ball and certainly allowed too much ball into the box from our right hand side.
The goal came after good inter play between Poole and Wood down the left, with Sam getting to the byeline and putting in a fantastic cross which was steered brilliantly into the far corner by Charlie.
The goal should've settled us, but although we still looked dangerous in the final third, we still didn't get close enough to their midfield two who were allowed to pass the ball at will. Still, the defence once again stood firm and Macclesfield were limited to half chances.
We started brighter in the 2nd half and young Josh got himself into the game much more, supporting the forward players and creating two great chances for Elder and Williams, the first of which should certainly have seen us settle the result.
A fantastic chance for Newton had also gone begging and come the end it took a smart save from Hamer to ensure we came away with all three points when the game should've been won much earlier.
Still, three points is three points and we won't play well every week so I'm a happy man again this evening.
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
We seem to be unable to kill sides off and whilst we are not going to concede many this year,we are not going to score bundles either.
We need to be a lot more ruthless in front of goal as they were a dreadful side with an abysmal defenisve record and at the end we were holding on.The only decent player they had of any threat was Reid the winger.
John Hall's look's a very good signing and Sam Wood look's steady but seem to be struggling with the pace of the game.
If we play like that and still get promotion it will do.9 games unbeaten with only 3 conceded is good.Onwards and upwards.
We need to be a lot more ruthless in front of goal as they were a dreadful side with an abysmal defenisve record and at the end we were holding on.The only decent player they had of any threat was Reid the winger.
John Hall's look's a very good signing and Sam Wood look's steady but seem to be struggling with the pace of the game.
If we play like that and still get promotion it will do.9 games unbeaten with only 3 conceded is good.Onwards and upwards.
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I should add that I thought Sam Wood was MOM today. He's been out of the team for a while but he's come back and put in one good performance and one great one. As Simon says, Johnson has been very solid at the back but Sam's added another attacking dimension to the left hand side and I thought he barely put a foot wrong today.
Conversely, poor old Marcus still hasn't convinced me that he's the answer in the centre. Having been outstanding against Chesterfield, I thought he looked two yards off the pace today, stuggling all game to get close enough to his opposite number and conceding possession far too cheaply and on too many ocassions. I still think that Kevin would be a better bet in that position and woul allow the excellent Josh Wright more freedom to get forward in support of the front two.
Conversely, poor old Marcus still hasn't convinced me that he's the answer in the centre. Having been outstanding against Chesterfield, I thought he looked two yards off the pace today, stuggling all game to get close enough to his opposite number and conceding possession far too cheaply and on too many ocassions. I still think that Kevin would be a better bet in that position and woul allow the excellent Josh Wright more freedom to get forward in support of the front two.
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Poor game but the right team won.
Of the three misses in the second half Elder probably had the most difficult but still have scored, Williams at least made the keeper work and Newton would have looked better on Strictly Come Dancing.
Was quite glad that Macc seemed to think that know where the goal was but never really hit any of the shots with any real conviction.
First time I have seen Wood but was impressed and if Poole doesn't look out Dickson will start and he will be on the bench. First time seeing Wright too, wasn't too sure at first but impressed me as the game went on.
Midfield looked like it was lacking bite and there were often big holes in it and was surprised KOC did not get a run out
But its another three points
Of the three misses in the second half Elder probably had the most difficult but still have scored, Williams at least made the keeper work and Newton would have looked better on Strictly Come Dancing.
Was quite glad that Macc seemed to think that know where the goal was but never really hit any of the shots with any real conviction.
First time I have seen Wood but was impressed and if Poole doesn't look out Dickson will start and he will be on the bench. First time seeing Wright too, wasn't too sure at first but impressed me as the game went on.
Midfield looked like it was lacking bite and there were often big holes in it and was surprised KOC did not get a run out
But its another three points
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Wood for Johnson sacrifices some defensive security but you get a much more comfortable overlapping full back as seen by the goal. I thought we struggled at the back more than I have seen us do this season but we have been playing three centre backs and a right back as our back four :shrug:
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Must agree with the underwhelmed on here - Macc were pretty bloody awful but that could easily have ended 1-1. Yes we created chances and missed three absolute sitters but it wasn't very inspiring stuff. We didn't look good at the back - can't agree about the comment above praising Wilson - don't get me wrong, I think he might be the best centre half we've had here since Turner - but the last couple of home games he's made a lot of mistakes. Elder brings a lot to the team but intelligence isn't one of them - imagine sticking Connell's brain in Elder's body! Now that would be something.
If we'd got the second it might have ended 3 or 4 but I think that would have flattered us. Hopefully this is an example of how our expectations are now much higher.
Plus points would be Sam Wood, looks a quality left back, especially going forward. Wright came into the game more but doesn't get near MOM for me - there were gaping holes in our midfield for much of the game which is a worry. There is potential in Wright though. Charlie Mac outstanding, he must be a nightmare to play against. John Halls clearly has class but also looks casual. Is match fitness an issue there?
Overall, let's say top teams win when they're not playing well - and give the lads the benefit of the doubt. Three more points and still unbeaten, can't really argue with that.
If we'd got the second it might have ended 3 or 4 but I think that would have flattered us. Hopefully this is an example of how our expectations are now much higher.
Plus points would be Sam Wood, looks a quality left back, especially going forward. Wright came into the game more but doesn't get near MOM for me - there were gaping holes in our midfield for much of the game which is a worry. There is potential in Wright though. Charlie Mac outstanding, he must be a nightmare to play against. John Halls clearly has class but also looks casual. Is match fitness an issue there?
Overall, let's say top teams win when they're not playing well - and give the lads the benefit of the doubt. Three more points and still unbeaten, can't really argue with that.
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
We played well in patches against a poor Macclesfield side. Great goal from CHarlie (assisted by Wood) and a couple of good saves from Ben Hamer (again)
We should have put Macclesfield out of the game much earlier but as it was they had a good chance in added time (which they missed badly) and could have nicked a draw.
Wood, Wright and Charlie Mac played well (as did Dickson when he came on)
WE do need another forward to bring on when Nathan tires - we have plenty of midfield and full backs - too many perhaps for our limited budget. Another striker to get us some goals please Andy.
We should have put Macclesfield out of the game much earlier but as it was they had a good chance in added time (which they missed badly) and could have nicked a draw.
Wood, Wright and Charlie Mac played well (as did Dickson when he came on)
WE do need another forward to bring on when Nathan tires - we have plenty of midfield and full backs - too many perhaps for our limited budget. Another striker to get us some goals please Andy.
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I think Elder's was the easiest. He had no-one near him and most of the goal to aim at. At least Williams was under a bit of pressure from their keeper and Netwon's chance obviously fell on his weaker shot. They should've all been put away though.
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Newton seemed to get caught up between thinking he should hit it with his right, or left...and kinda trapped it
Elders miss was dreadful, he had time to pick his spot and as a striker he has to start scoring goals when we need them.
Williams was a real shame as his cameo was excellent, Dickson got the ball accross just a bit to near to Marvin but as the keeper had gone down already he only needed to dink it over the top.
As has been said before by someone you'd expect to see them finished at park football. Tae out Mac and I don't see any goals in this side. We have a problem here as we dominate most games.
Hamer 6
Halls 7
Wood 6
Wilson 6
Benett 7
Newton 5
Bean 6
Wright 8
Poole 5
Elder 4
Mac 8
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
williams chance was the hardest of the three because dickson took an age to ge the ball out of his feet and across to him - so the keeper was upon him as he shot. newton's miss was embarrassing and elder simply shouldn't be missing from there. i thought both fullbacks looked excellent in possession, which is a real bonus.
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Cannot believe that Elder didnt put that away. About 5 yards away with the keeper to beat and hits the post. I thought his shots were a bit rusty during the shooting practice..Marv should of put his shot away, he said in an interview that he likes to play as a striker becasue he "knows he can finish".
He's missed 2 sitters this season.
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Disappointing first half, apart from the goal, that's what MacDonald is there for. His game outside of the 18 yard box isn't strong, but give him a chance and he'll take it.
Wright was good today, my MOM, but Wood was a good second.
The second half was Brentford's to lose, last season or before we'd have lost this game, but to miss 3 good chances was really poor. Elder and Williams should've scored, Newton needs a new left peg.
The Macclesfield no.12 was excellent first half and got the better of Halls, just glad we got the 3 points, that's what matters the most.
Wright was good today, my MOM, but Wood was a good second.
The second half was Brentford's to lose, last season or before we'd have lost this game, but to miss 3 good chances was really poor. Elder and Williams should've scored, Newton needs a new left peg.
The Macclesfield no.12 was excellent first half and got the better of Halls, just glad we got the 3 points, that's what matters the most.
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
I thought for the majority of the game we were very good.
We were dominant throughout and it was only towards the end that we began to drop deep and look a little nervy.
Macclesfield weren't as bad as last season and had a couple of useful players but they only looked like threatening from set pieces.
We probably played some of our best football of the season in the first half which was typified by the goal, excellent one-two between Wood and Poole with the former putting in an excellent cross where McDonald did so well to get in front of the defender to flick past the keeper.
Second half was typical Brentford, appearing at ease and comfortable in posession but doing everything in their power to not score and put the fans through torture!
Two candidates for miss of the season from Newton and Elder. Newton tripping over himself with the goal gaping and Elder who in trying to place the ball, could only find the inside of the post.
As the game wore on we were continually breaking forward at every opportunity, with five minutes left Dickson was put through and fed Williams who was completely free, somehow Marvin managed to fire straight at the keeper. I think shooting practice on monday morning is called for!
It was a shame for Williams because he had a superb final 25 minutes when he replaced Newton, attacking the full back and tracking back superbly with some timely interceptions.
If we can keep this form up and improve our quality in posession we can be top by the end of the month. Roll on Aldershot...I mean Luton
Hamer- 6- Good handling but not really troubled.
Wood- 6- First proper glimpse of him today, a little nervy at first but an excellent assist for the goal.
Halls- 7- The guy has so much class it is amazing he is with us. So confident on the ball and a calming influence.
Wilson- 6- Covered well and gets better every game but not exactly tested today.
Bennett-6- Similar to Wilson, not one of his busiest days but coped well, distribution not his normal standard.
Poole- 5- Worked very hard throughout and linked nicely with Wood if not always involved.
Newton- 4- Just one of those days for him, not really at the races. Couldn't help but laugh at his miss.
Bean- 5- Inconsistent. Breaks play up well but it's as if he tries to do to much. Terrible pass almost cost us late on.
Wright-7- His best game for us and really showed the difference in his game to our other centre mids, breaking into the box at every opportunity.
Elder- 5- The guy is so important to how we play but can be equally frustrating too. Almost had too much time with that second half chance.
McDonald -7- MOTM you have to admire his workrate, first class. His movement is so clever too, a real poacher's goal to cap things off.
We were dominant throughout and it was only towards the end that we began to drop deep and look a little nervy.
Macclesfield weren't as bad as last season and had a couple of useful players but they only looked like threatening from set pieces.
We probably played some of our best football of the season in the first half which was typified by the goal, excellent one-two between Wood and Poole with the former putting in an excellent cross where McDonald did so well to get in front of the defender to flick past the keeper.
Second half was typical Brentford, appearing at ease and comfortable in posession but doing everything in their power to not score and put the fans through torture!
Two candidates for miss of the season from Newton and Elder. Newton tripping over himself with the goal gaping and Elder who in trying to place the ball, could only find the inside of the post.
As the game wore on we were continually breaking forward at every opportunity, with five minutes left Dickson was put through and fed Williams who was completely free, somehow Marvin managed to fire straight at the keeper. I think shooting practice on monday morning is called for!
It was a shame for Williams because he had a superb final 25 minutes when he replaced Newton, attacking the full back and tracking back superbly with some timely interceptions.
If we can keep this form up and improve our quality in posession we can be top by the end of the month. Roll on Aldershot...I mean Luton
Hamer- 6- Good handling but not really troubled.
Wood- 6- First proper glimpse of him today, a little nervy at first but an excellent assist for the goal.
Halls- 7- The guy has so much class it is amazing he is with us. So confident on the ball and a calming influence.
Wilson- 6- Covered well and gets better every game but not exactly tested today.
Bennett-6- Similar to Wilson, not one of his busiest days but coped well, distribution not his normal standard.
Poole- 5- Worked very hard throughout and linked nicely with Wood if not always involved.
Newton- 4- Just one of those days for him, not really at the races. Couldn't help but laugh at his miss.
Bean- 5- Inconsistent. Breaks play up well but it's as if he tries to do to much. Terrible pass almost cost us late on.
Wright-7- His best game for us and really showed the difference in his game to our other centre mids, breaking into the box at every opportunity.
Elder- 5- The guy is so important to how we play but can be equally frustrating too. Almost had too much time with that second half chance.
McDonald -7- MOTM you have to admire his workrate, first class. His movement is so clever too, a real poacher's goal to cap things off.
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I think we would have been singing the teams praises had we taken the 3 gilt edged chances and finished 4-0 winners.
We made hard work at the end of what should have been a very comfortable stroll against vastly inferior opposition.
Don't think there's much to beat in this league and it will be us losing games rather than being beaten by better teams from what I've seen so far.
I do think we will hand someone a real thrashing soon, as Charlie will score if he gets the service he provides for others.
Goal today came from outstanding work down the left from Wood and Poole who apart from that contributed absolutely nothing today I'm afraid.
I thought Newtons "effort" towards the end was embarrassing but he breaks quickly, doesn't waste many balls and provides a solid feel to the midfield. We are boring in midfield but it will probably work away from home as we won't get overrun by teams with Bean and Wright in the middle but equally won't play around teams.
First time I've seen Halls and more than 10 minutes of Wood and both look good acquisitions to me, Halls is clearly unfit but oozes class, Wood quick and a real threat bombing down the left.
Marks
Hamer 7 Virtually nothing to do except one over exaggerated full length dive for the fans at the end
Halls 7 If he gets fit and stays he will be a class above most in this division
Wilson 7 OK but not great by his own high standards, difficult to remember he is so young at times
Bennett 7 Solid, very good first half and very poor distribution after the break
Wood 7.5 Excellent performance, got forward very well and defended when he had to
Newton 6.5 Comedy miss but solid if unspectacular for the rest of the game
Bean 7 Worked hard, got about the pitch but doesn't create enough
Wright 7 See above but with better passing ability
Poole 5 One class cross and erm sweet fa after that
Elder 6 Huffed and puffed but never looked like scoring today
Charlie Mac 8 Amazed that I seem to be the only one who thought he was man of the match by a country mile, always dangerous, works his socks off as well
We made hard work at the end of what should have been a very comfortable stroll against vastly inferior opposition.
Don't think there's much to beat in this league and it will be us losing games rather than being beaten by better teams from what I've seen so far.
I do think we will hand someone a real thrashing soon, as Charlie will score if he gets the service he provides for others.
Goal today came from outstanding work down the left from Wood and Poole who apart from that contributed absolutely nothing today I'm afraid.
I thought Newtons "effort" towards the end was embarrassing but he breaks quickly, doesn't waste many balls and provides a solid feel to the midfield. We are boring in midfield but it will probably work away from home as we won't get overrun by teams with Bean and Wright in the middle but equally won't play around teams.
First time I've seen Halls and more than 10 minutes of Wood and both look good acquisitions to me, Halls is clearly unfit but oozes class, Wood quick and a real threat bombing down the left.
Marks
Hamer 7 Virtually nothing to do except one over exaggerated full length dive for the fans at the end
Halls 7 If he gets fit and stays he will be a class above most in this division
Wilson 7 OK but not great by his own high standards, difficult to remember he is so young at times
Bennett 7 Solid, very good first half and very poor distribution after the break
Wood 7.5 Excellent performance, got forward very well and defended when he had to
Newton 6.5 Comedy miss but solid if unspectacular for the rest of the game
Bean 7 Worked hard, got about the pitch but doesn't create enough
Wright 7 See above but with better passing ability
Poole 5 One class cross and erm sweet fa after that
Elder 6 Huffed and puffed but never looked like scoring today
Charlie Mac 8 Amazed that I seem to be the only one who thought he was man of the match by a country mile, always dangerous, works his socks off as well
Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
Andy please sign a striker ASAP to replace Elder. I know I'll get flack for saying anything negative against Elder, but please can somebody tell me what his strengths are and what his contribution to the team is........?
Goal scoring
Holding the ball up
Being in the right place at the right time
Charlie is head and shoulders better than Elder and he needs a new strike partner..........
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
was not as impressed as others have been, our midfield seemed to lack any cohesion and there were massive holes which a better team than Macc would have utilised and embarased us with.
First half the gaol was excellent but apart from that there was nothing on show and at times it looked as if we were playing football with a bar of soap such was our inability to control the ball.
Second half we were very much on the front foot and Wright seemed to get involved more, shame he was not prepared to shoot!! however jury still out there as I did not see that he offered a great deal more than we had alraedy. That having been said like all plyers he deserves time so will reserve judgement till he has played a few games.
Once again our midfield seemed to be second to the ball and showed an inability to think ahead. We did however create chance after chance which quite frankly should have been taken
Charlie will cause all sorts of problems for defenders however I am worried that Elder does not utilise his physical presence better, certainly he should have scored today.
Overall I have to say I was not impressed with what I saw, may have been the conditions effecting the game, however for whatever reason we seemed less balanced than the last time I saw us play, at Wycombe, when Pead was in midfield and Newton was in defence which on todays performance is his better position.
First half the gaol was excellent but apart from that there was nothing on show and at times it looked as if we were playing football with a bar of soap such was our inability to control the ball.
Second half we were very much on the front foot and Wright seemed to get involved more, shame he was not prepared to shoot!! however jury still out there as I did not see that he offered a great deal more than we had alraedy. That having been said like all plyers he deserves time so will reserve judgement till he has played a few games.
Once again our midfield seemed to be second to the ball and showed an inability to think ahead. We did however create chance after chance which quite frankly should have been taken
Charlie will cause all sorts of problems for defenders however I am worried that Elder does not utilise his physical presence better, certainly he should have scored today.
Overall I have to say I was not impressed with what I saw, may have been the conditions effecting the game, however for whatever reason we seemed less balanced than the last time I saw us play, at Wycombe, when Pead was in midfield and Newton was in defence which on todays performance is his better position.
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Bees v Macclesfield Reports and Reaction
We could have won more easily today but for bad finishing.
We don't seem to dominate away teams in the early stages of games at home
Still a wins a win
We don't seem to dominate away teams in the early stages of games at home
Still a wins a win
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He should've scored today but he is crucial to the team. The amount of throw-ins and corners we win from Elder chasing down lost causes that no-one else would ever think about going for is unbelievable. He wins a sh*tload in the air and is basically a complete pain in the arse for any defence. Ask any defender in this division what striker they least like playing against and I bet Nathan's name would be up there.
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Another clean sheet.........
another win...........
4th after 10 games i'll happily take.
another win...........
4th after 10 games i'll happily take.
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I'm not going in the Ealing Road again, not down the front anyway. It's sh*t and you can't see anything. I didn't even know Marvin Williams had come up until he cocked up that one on one later on in the game.
Josh Wright has blonde hair so I could tell him apart from some of the others.
Josh Wright has blonde hair so I could tell him apart from some of the others.
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It was early in the second half :shrug:
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Yessss there's someone else. And to think we got rid of Connell! I wasn't a fan of his last season either, and this season he has no injury to blame. There's no doubt he does try but he's just not good enough. Maybe he'd be a decent centre back?
I couldn't understand why in the second half when the ball feel between him and their keeper just outside the box, he didn't even bother to chase it down. Instead Carlie who was about 20 odd yards away did chase it only to be obstructed by a defender, which wasn't given by the ref but he did win a corner from it.
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and you would have who in the centre forward role?
NE is the man for the job, he does his bit like every other player in the team, yes he'll miss, don't they all?, but if he gets 15 goals and charlie ends up with 20, that'll do for me.
with promotion in the bag. 3rd will do,
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Nathan didn't have a good game today but I haven't seen any opposing centre forward this season(Didn't see Bury or Chesterfield) that I would have instead of him.
I also would guess that most centre halfs won't enjoy playing against a bloke who challenges for every ball, is strong, good in the air and deceptively fast for a big lump. He'll do for me in this league and as I said elsewhere some side will get tonked soon when he and Charlie click.
I also would guess that most centre halfs won't enjoy playing against a bloke who challenges for every ball, is strong, good in the air and deceptively fast for a big lump. He'll do for me in this league and as I said elsewhere some side will get tonked soon when he and Charlie click.
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Wee Dave
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It's not reserved standing you know. You can move
nah, had kids with me. But why you'd voluntarily choose to have to squint to see half the game is beyond me.
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Nope I was there, I think you'll find that was supposed to be a cross.
So you weren't there then. Thanks for confirming.
What were his goals against Grimsby and Dagenham supposed to be?
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Think most people in the ground feared the worst after missing those 3 sitters and thought we'd concede late on. Credit to the team we didn't. Think Brentford of the last few seasons would have. Was worried with the amount of possession Macc had. Thier corner count must have been near double figures? This wasn't helped by some woeful passing.
Shows how far we've come when we're not entirely satisfied at winning 1-0
Shows how far we've come when we're not entirely satisfied at winning 1-0
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it could easily have been 2 or 3 nil today and everyone would have been raving about us going up etc but it was one of those days in front of goal, i really dont think it warrants some of the negativity on here? for me the most exciting thing is that we have options ie: williams or newton, dickson or poole, wood or johnson, for the midfield slots we have pead, oconner, bean, smith (when fit) and wright, i would also question cover up front but as proved with connell you aint gonna get a decent striker to warm the bench, for what its worth i like elder and really will him on to do well, at times he is a massive handful and can run defences ragged but other times he is so frustrating, we have to be realistic hes probably gonna get 15ish per season which is plenty if charlie mac carries on doing the business, elder is the support act not the main event
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We didn't play particularly well but we COULD have had 5 or 6, & SHOULD have had 4.
That's a lot better than this time last year.
Elder may miss a few sitters but he's a pain in the a**e for defenders, both he & Charlie Mac know how to throw their weight about & stand their ground.
Also more straightforward defending this season, I don't mind seeing the hoof when required rather than fannying about & getting caught out.
Another win & another clean sheet absolutely nothing to grumble about.
That's a lot better than this time last year.
Elder may miss a few sitters but he's a pain in the a**e for defenders, both he & Charlie Mac know how to throw their weight about & stand their ground.
Also more straightforward defending this season, I don't mind seeing the hoof when required rather than fannying about & getting caught out.
Another win & another clean sheet absolutely nothing to grumble about.
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We won, played well in patches, less well in others. Impressed with MacDonald and Wood and thought Williams did very well when he came on. Bit disappointed in Halls and felt that we weakened the right side to accommodate him.
Job done though and the crowd creeps ever so slightly upwards which is a good sign.
Job done though and the crowd creeps ever so slightly upwards which is a good sign.