Another massive game for us and if we can start like we did on Tuesday and dominate them like we did last year at their place then we could close on Woking down to 3 points if they lose again.
Chelmo will fight like dogs tomorrow after losing at Dover as Dover could close the gap on them to squeaky bum time if we win.
We know we have One Joe missing, Big Ben missing too but Jamie wisely played Champz and JP at the back on Tuesday i think with that in mind.
An already very good season could be very exciting come final whistle tomorrow with another big win for the Wings.
coyw
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As you say huge game but doubt it will be a classic with so much at stake and on that pitch. Chelmsford should be desperate for a win which might play into our hands?
As I understand it Ben's suspension would start on Monday not this weekend? Tomorrow's game might be ideal for him but I am sure Daisy already has a good idea of his starting XI and tactics.
Here's my stand on it. We play attractive football when we don't hoove the ball. We are a match for any team in this league and our position shows this. My one concern is this - against Weston, our midfield was dire. They(Weston) were allowed to travel too far into our half without being challenged - this has to be addressed. You cannot allow teams like Woking, Dartford, etc the luxury of coming forward without being challenged.
Weston, despite their League place, played some good one touch football. Mr Holloway provided some good saves to keep us in the game. BTW, he is the most vociferous keeper that we had in a long time - good to hear and a first rate keeper.
Our tactics need to change for tomorrows game. Hairy Baker has to take part for one.
3 points is 3 points as they say. In my opinion we started well and when Daisey scored early on things were looking good. But then the game changed and we allowed Chelmsford the opportunity to take the initiative. I thought the penalty was an easy decision for the ref and we were back on equal terms. I was informed that the spot kick was the 21st penalty this season. We were just defending and Chelmsford should have scored at least twice more by half time, I lost count of the number of corners we conceded and their no.5 should have done better. Second half however, we were a much better team and began to apply pressure on their defence and duly restored our lead. Not a great game but it was certainly a hard fought one. Away to Chelmsford and not play well but take all the points, I'll take that. Difficult for man of the match but I'll give it to Anthony Acheampong.
Yes we had some defending to do but then we also hit the post. We had spells when we dominated the game and we took our chances. I thought Kinch and Martin were excellent as well
Fair point, what can't be ignored is the fact that we stood up to a good team away from home and came through it. Some of Martin's clearances were a little skew-whiff and Scott was brave when going for that header with Acheampong (ouch). I thought the best save of the day was when Ben Martin tried heading a clearance but the ball went straight towards our goal. Looked a great save from where I was sitting.
I thought all the biys were excellent today great win.
For me Loick and Parky, Loick was great and thought Parky lead like a true skipper and proved that right into the last kick of the game.
Cant wait for next week.
I do think Big Ben will be gutted haha, Overhead kick going in before Luis nodded it home, would have been in goal of the season top 12. Assist to Mr Martin. Well done Ben.
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Marvellous win. Special mention for Scott Kinch who was superb yesterday.
I think Kinch could be key to our season. So often we've been bullied in midfield, but now we have someone whose job is to break up play there and give it to the more attacking players. That sort of player is probably what we've missed during the last season or two - could be the final piece of the jigsaw.
Parky wasn't playing at centre half - you mean Ben I think Sherpa
I do, thanks Chelwing. My mistake was not helped by getting to Melbourne Park right on the ref's whistle (which thankfully was nearer 3:05). 1-11 played well but special mention for the defence which was fantastic.
3 points is 3 points as they say. In my opinion we started well and when Daisey scored early on things were looking good. But then the game changed and we allowed Chelmsford the opportunity to take the initiative. I thought the penalty was an easy decision for the ref and we were back on equal terms. I was informed that the spot kick was the 21st penalty this season. We were just defending and Chelmsford should have scored at least twice more by half time, I lost count of the number of corners we conceded and their no.5 should have done better. Second half however, we were a much better team and began to apply pressure on their defence and duly restored our lead. Not a great game but it was certainly a hard fought one. Away to Chelmsford and not play well but take all the points, I'll take that. Difficult for man of the match but I'll give it to Anthony Acheampong.
Excellent summing up Trig. The man of the match was Jamie Day for me.
He set a side up to get a result, and scored in a tight, hard,vital game.
Thank you for your kind comment, I love a bit of crawling.
It seems as though the penalty decision was questionable, but from my vantage point in the stand, it appeared cut and dry. Bring on Woking, a very important game for all teams in the top positions.