Stagsnet report

[Martin Shaw]

brief so far

https://stagsnet.net/match/reports/view ... atchid=958

[Bradders]

My MOTM was KP - man mountain today, and in a match where the strikers (mostly) couldn't score, and with the opposition resorting to dirty tactics, it was important that the defence was firm but fair. Hayden was great in his rampaging forward runs, but the immaculate Pearce gives White the confidence to desert defensive duties and adventure forth.

Although he gets respect, sometimes I feel lacks full acknowledgement of the brilliant job he does in being so consistent and impossible to beat, his amazing decision-making and his leadership in marshalling the defence. That Port Vale had so much of the ball but couldn't muster a serious shot is largely down to Pearce and his directions.

[Rob]

Pearce is fantastic and has by miles been our best, most consistent and most important player for over 2 years now. He was superb today but I think White shaded it for MoM. His annual player of the year award is under threat this season though, from Bishop, who I think makes us a top 3 rather than top 7 side.

[Martin Shaw]

My MOTM was KP - man mountain today, and in a match where the strikers (mostly) couldn't score, and with the opposition resorting to dirty tactics, it was important that the defence was firm but fair. Hayden was great in his rampaging forward runs, but the immaculate Pearce gives White the confidence to desert defensive duties and adventure forth.

Although he gets respect, sometimes I feel lacks full acknowledgement of the brilliant job he does in being so consistent and impossible to beat, his amazing decision-making and his leadership in marshalling the defence. That Port Vale had so much of the ball but couldn't muster a serious shot is largely down to Pearce and his directions.

Pearce had a very good game.

White was exceptional in my opinion. And Hamilton was the matchwinner plus hitting the post. That was the reason I had them ahead of Pearce. But I fully understand your comments and you make good points.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

Hayden White was my MOM closely followed by CJ Hamilton and Neal Bishop although Krystian Pearce features regularly in my top three.

[Bradders]

My MOTM was KP - man mountain today, and in a match where the strikers (mostly) couldn't score, and with the opposition resorting to dirty tactics, it was important that the defence was firm but fair. Hayden was great in his rampaging forward runs, but the immaculate Pearce gives White the confidence to desert defensive duties and adventure forth.

Although he gets respect, sometimes I feel lacks full acknowledgement of the brilliant job he does in being so consistent and impossible to beat, his amazing decision-making and his leadership in marshalling the defence. That Port Vale had so much of the ball but couldn't muster a serious shot is largely down to Pearce and his directions.

Pearce had a very good game.

White was exceptional in my opinion. And Hamilton was the matchwinner plus hitting the post. That was the reason I had them ahead of Pearce. But I fully understand your comments and you make good points.

Yes, in the end there can only be one Man Of The Match and it's a great luxury to have the dilemma of choosing from several contenders.

[stag861]

Mellis for me.,

[cassellswasmagic]

Mellis for me.,

Mellis was outstanding again. Just shows how good CJ, White and Pearce were too. Special mention goes to Bishop, who at 37 years young made it all look so bloody easy yesterday!!! What a signing.

[Jimstag]

Mellis for me.,

Mellis was outstanding again. Just shows how good CJ, White and Pearce were too. Special mention goes to Bishop, who at 37 years young made it all look so bloody easy yesterday!!! What a signing.

A huge compliment to Mellis that they seemed to be targeting him with the dirty tactics. He was clearly frustrating them with his skills, not sure if they were trying to get a reaction from him but he seemed to handle it in the right way.

[EdwinstoweStag]

It seems to me that, week-by-week, more of the players are coming into form.

[gazza1988]

Mellis even received an elbow to the back of the head. Which was deliberate.

Have you looked at it again Martin?

Mellis had his back to the player. The player ran towards him and has he ran past Mellis he raised his elbow up higher and hit Mellis in the back of the head.

[Martin Shaw]

Mellis even received an elbow to the back of the head. Which was deliberate.

Have you looked at it again Martin?

Mellis had his back to the player. The player ran towards him and has he ran past Mellis he raised his elbow up higher and hit Mellis in the back of the head.

no I haven't yet

[Martin Shaw]

my detailed report now on

https://stagsnet.net/match/reports/view ... atchid=958

[halifaxstag]

Match stats so far

…………………………………………………..........Stags ........ Valiants
Possession (%) …………………………….…..….57 ............43
Shots.........Total…………………………………. 14 .............3
...............On target……………………………….5 .............1
...............Blocked………………………………...3 ..............1
...............Off target (inc hit woodwork).6(1)...........1()
Expected Goals…………………………………...... 2.2 .......... 0.1

Corners…………………………………………….........9 ............... 2
Offside …………………………………………….. - -
Fouls……………………………………………….......10 .................22
Cards (Yellow/ Red)...........................1/ 0 .............5/ 1(2Y)

[halifaxstag]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

[abc]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

To be fair it was right in front of me and if it had been given it would of been just because Sweeney was guilty.

[Martin Shaw]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

To be fair it was right in front of me and if it had been given it would of been just because Sweeney was guilty.

Sweeney was 15 yards away. It was Hayden White who was marking Pope. No evidence of a foul from the video - I'm including it on the Club highlights for iFollow, from both our camera angles.

[abc]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

To be fair it was right in front of me and if it had been given it would of been just because Sweeney was guilty.

Sweeney was 15 yards away. It was Hayden White who was marking Pope. No evidence of a foul from the video - I'm including it on the Club highlights for iFollow, from both our camera angles.

With all due respect Martin it may of been another incident but Sweeney blatantly pulled Pope's shirt and I was looking straight at it !

[Spiritater]

You just love to put a negative slant on things.

[abc]

You just love to put a negative slant on things.

Because I thought Vale had a claim for a penalty ? Go raspberry yourself.

[Martin Shaw]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

To be fair it was right in front of me and if it had been given it would of been just because Sweeney was guilty.

Sweeney was 15 yards away. It was Hayden White who was marking Pope. No evidence of a foul from the video - I'm including it on the Club highlights for iFollow, from both our camera angles.

With all due respect Martin it may of Ben another incident but Sweeney blatantly pulled Pope's shirt and I was looking straight at it !

ok, I've not seen that

[Spiritater]

You just love to put a negative slant on things.

Because I thought Vale had a claim for a penalty ? Go raspberry yourself.

Oh my, how rude.

[Martin Shaw]

Their penalty claim is a joke, surely. There seemed to be barely any contact and Pope didn’t make much of a claim at the time. There were far worse shirt pulling from Pope, Legge and Smith throughout the match which the ref seemed to ignore.

To be fair it was right in front of me and if it had been given it would of been just because Sweeney was guilty.

Sweeney was 15 yards away. It was Hayden White who was marking Pope. No evidence of a foul from the video - I'm including it on the Club highlights for iFollow, from both our camera angles.

With all due respect Martin it may of Ben another incident but Sweeney blatantly pulled Pope's shirt and I was looking straight at it !

ok, I've not seen that

I think I've found the incident you're referring to, as Pope ends up on the deck with Sweeney in the vicinity. I can't see from the video (from either angle) if there is a shirt pull, but there does not appear to be an appeal for a penalty from anyone.