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by Lloyder5
24 Jan 2011, 16:32
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United vs Gillingham
Replies: 145
Views: 8900

Re: Torquay United vs Gillingham

Judging by the highlights Bevan had a fair bit of 'work' to do in the first half. Looked to me like a draw was pretty much the right result. Only highlights through...
by Lloyder5
03 Jan 2011, 15:44
Forum: The Plopside
Topic: Mathieu Manset
Replies: 50
Views: 4096

Re: Mathieu Manset

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X used the word negro to describe their race so I'm not the only one am I? I wasn't for one minute dismissing that it could be, just that I didn't think it was. Do you? I think it would be offensive to some. As for the esteemed previous users of the word, time has mov...
by Lloyder5
22 Nov 2010, 13:49
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Goals from outside the box...
Replies: 4
Views: 615

Re: Goals from outside the box...

I wouldn't blame Bevan for those 'special goals. There will also be plenty of specultive shots from outside the box that fly over the bar. If there is a problem it is not closing the opposition down when they're in range.
by Lloyder5
02 Nov 2010, 17:33
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Nicky Wroe likely to STAY!
Replies: 183
Views: 18813

Re: Nicky Wroe on his way!??

I agree. For those old enough to remember, the John McGovern syndrome, you only notice him when he wasn't there.
by Lloyder5
09 Oct 2010, 17:47
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Crewe vs Torquay Match Thread
Replies: 195
Views: 15725

Re: Crewe vs Torquay Match Thread

Sometimes we forget we're playing another team, when we obsess about the manager and his tactics. Teams gain momentum in different ways, the crowd, a crunching challenge or a bad foul. There were some pessimistic posts about this result. A point will not seem too bad when we start winning, which I a...
by Lloyder5
07 Oct 2010, 11:46
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Crewe vs Torquay Match Thread
Replies: 195
Views: 15725

Re: Crewe vs Torquay Match Thread

No reason really to be pessamistic. A team has up and downs over the season. We're a decent team playing another decent team. I'll go with the same prediction I made for the Shrews match; 1:1. Goalscorer Robertson or Ellis.
by Lloyder5
30 Sep 2010, 10:28
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Shrewsbury vs Torquay Match Thread
Replies: 163
Views: 14992

Re: Shrewsbury vs Torquay Match Thread

I don't think we'll get a hammering. We may be narrowly defeated. But being a positiive type I'll go for a 1-1. With Billy Kee coming on late in the game to score. In terms of line up there has been a call for a return to basics, despite many people coming up with elaborate formations when we were w...
by Lloyder5
27 Sep 2010, 14:39
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Paul Buckles Head
Replies: 46
Views: 4429

Re: Paul Buckle’s Head

The other drawback of O'Kane playing in the centre of the pitch, is that he would spend so much time 'battling' that we'd likely lose the parts of his game that make him so special in the first place. Part of the reason that Wroe looks increasingly inneffective now is that he's having to spend more...
by Lloyder5
26 Sep 2010, 13:47
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Senda Debut
Replies: 13
Views: 1448

Re: Senda Debut

Agree he looked good going forward but not so sure in defence. However, for that I blame Robbo who played him into difficult positions especially when he gave the ball to Bensherrif for him to score the first goal. Not match fit and so for that we must blame the manager. Agree with the above. Playi...
by Lloyder5
26 Sep 2010, 13:44
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Paul Buckles Head
Replies: 46
Views: 4429

Re: Paul Buckle’s Head

You maybe right about the captain's armband but based on the alternatives we would miss Wroe. By the way he wasn't the worst central midefielder for us yesterday.
by Lloyder5
26 Sep 2010, 10:50
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread
Replies: 187
Views: 24135

Re: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread

It was disappointing yesterday, particularly the way it petered out in the second-half. Seems that Buckle has tried to bring O'Kane into the side based on the positive reviews he has had, many of which have been posted on this site. In fact in the first half O'Kane tried to be the creative spark for...
by Lloyder5
25 Sep 2010, 09:22
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread
Replies: 187
Views: 24135

Re: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread

I do laugh at the criticism that Nicky Wroe receives. I think the games where we see him 'do a bit on the ball' and then hit a 30 yard, defence splitting pass are few and far between. His contribution is often less obvious than Mansell's huffing and puffing (not that huffing and puffing doen't have ...
by Lloyder5
17 Sep 2010, 14:10
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Danny Senda?
Replies: 52
Views: 8554

Re: Danny Senda?

I agree with the above. I think on balance Buckle has got his decisions about players right. Senda's had the opportunity to sell himself and it looks as if he's done enough. We some of the best players we've had have come to us on the back of injuries; Wes Saunders and Jason Fowler come to mind. Rid...
by Lloyder5
14 Sep 2010, 09:48
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Billy Kee and Eunan O'Kane
Replies: 35
Views: 6103

Re: Billy Kee and Eunan O'Kane

Usual stuff about players not hitting top form, but I guess it's harder to find things to moan about at the moment. I thought Kee did OK against Northampton, less so aganist Bradford. He probably needs to focus less on directly take on the big defenders and be a little bit clever about his movement ...