Without getting carried away

[Dan]

Bradford were not up for a battle. They were scared of our high press and just looked to clear their lines everyone we got forward. This meant that Doyle was only given the ball around his earholes. Pearce dealt with that easily all day.

The midfield did really well. Macca particularly well.

That’s the spirit. Did you even read the title of the thread ?

It was absolutely was on topic for the thread., The high press scared the life out of their defence. We were hunting in packs of twos and threes for most of the game which knocked them out of their stride. we turned a huge crowd against their team and, at times, silenced them.
The way we played made them look very ordinary.

It is the first time that Macca has looked indispensable since Evans' days

See above. I meant to quote Spiritator. I was on about his gloom. Bit late to edit it now.

I did read the title of the thread bud, but GC himself has saiad the same, ie consistency is key. However as usual with you you're just lonely and spoiling for a fight with someone. We all know where you want this to lead, so I'll take Martin's advice and end my side here.

In GC’s interview with Stevo he says a couple of times ‘one swallow doesn’t make a summer’ so he agrees with you.

[wink68]

It was a Steve Evans performance without a horrible scotsman in the dugout. Stats say 60 40 possession to Bradford. What they don't show is territory %. We played the game in their half, which helps the defence. Got the ball forward early but with quality not just hit and hope. These players haven't all become poor just mis managed. A full season of yesterday's performance and we would be well up their.

[arsene wengers coat]

Totally agree Wink. The players must shoulder some blame for their attitude too, but I think Pearce and Bishop and co have stamped that out now.

[Spiritater]

A full season of that and we'd be 10-12 points clear by now.

[yorkshire stag]

ummmm just cannot stop thinking of just WHAT exactly did go wrong under JD, was it just fitness & grip of the players, or just bad luck ?

yesterday’s game was in there, just why has it taken this long to come out ?

Full credit to the manager & his team, let’s not knock the bloke i got a feeling the GC is the real deal for our club, enjoy ya Sunday

[bellwhiff]

In GC’s interview with Stevo he says a couple of times ‘one swallow doesn’t make a summer’ so he agrees with you.

Point missed, which is that we know that it doesn’t, Chandler explicitly stated as such in the title so how about a thread with some positivity ?

It didn’t need saying. We all know that it’s a game we’ve won 3-0 after 13 without a win.

Apologies for trying to keep things positive.

[I am Spartacus]

One swallow does not make a summer, not by any stretch of the imagination but for once, just once, would it not be possible to enjoy the afternoon, result, performance and atmosphere without griping at each other?

It’s been a horrible season so every now and again, when we do see a swallow, make the most of it.

Come on you Stags.

[one f in mansfield]

ummmm just cannot stop thinking of just WHAT exactly did go wrong under JD, was it just fitness & grip of the players, or just bad luck ?

yesterday’s game was in there, just why has it taken this long to come out ?

Full credit to the manager & his team, let’s not knock the bloke i got a feeling the GC is the real deal for our club, enjoy ya Sunday

Tactics were never Dempsters strong point.It was obvious that Rose and Maynard were never going to complete 90 minutes . The constant chasing down meant Bradford never settled in defence and the majority of their clearances were rushed .It was also obvious that this was a game plan and no shock when they were both subbed early .Dempster would not have come up with the plan in the first place and if Glover or someone else had suggested it he would have taken a striker off and put on a defender in the 88th minute.

The team played very well , the management were excellent.

[bellwhiff]

One swallow does not make a summer, not by any stretch of the imagination but for once, just once, would it not be possible to enjoy the afternoon, result, performance and atmosphere without griping at each other?

It’s been a horrible season so every now and again, when we do see a swallow, make the most of it.

Come on you Stags.

That was more or less my point. A positive thread and it didn’t need bringing down.

Funny how things turn out.

[gazza1988]

One swallow doesn't make a summer but you need the first swallow to arrive for the rest to come.

We need to take it one game at a time. We can revel in the manner of victory and be positive for the rest of the season. The only thing that will change that is the result on Tuesday night. Its Sunday morning so we can enjoy it now.

[Richard Cranium]

Just booked digs for May 16th at Wembley

[bobbystagsfan]

How we played yesterday reminded me a bit of how teams were playing against us towards the end of the season under flitcroft. Other teams strikers pressed us to the point where we would be faffing around in defence and then playing it long to walker/Hamilton and in their case Doyle.

It was a good performance to build on, I hope the players aren't too knackered for the Oldham game on Tuesday

[oldweststander]

Saying and agreeing with all the above.

We still need incomers and outgoers this week.

We are short of numbers in both central defence and midfield should more injuries and our new energy sapping style of play take their toll.

Rose was allowed to continue 10 mins longer than he should, he was dead on his legs, that's when injuries occur.

[Dan]

In GC’s interview with Stevo he says a couple of times ‘one swallow doesn’t make a summer’ so he agrees with you.

Point missed, which is that we know that it doesn’t, Chandler explicitly stated as such in the title so how about a thread with some positivity ?

It didn’t need saying. We all know that it’s a game we’ve won 3-0 after 13 without a win.

Apologies for trying to keep things positive.

You can still be positive and cautious at the same time. If the manager is saying it (more than once) in his post match interviews then clearly he feels the same.

[Amber Andy]

ummmm just cannot stop thinking of just WHAT exactly did go wrong under JD, was it just fitness & grip of the players, or just bad luck ?

yesterday’s game was in there, just why has it taken this long to come out ?

Full credit to the manager & his team, let’s not knock the bloke i got a feeling the GC is the real deal for our club, enjoy ya Sunday

I think a lack of fitness was a lot to do with it. Very evident in pre season.

Also the disappointment of missing out on promotion had a mental affect on the players. You see this quite a lot with teams that just fail, especially in league two.

For a new manager it must be very difficult to sort out. Hence why Drew Broughton was given the task to get their mind set right.

GC has found it difficult too. Hats off to him though, because he appears to be sorting it out. I had my doubts about him. Now I'm beginning to think we've landed a "good un".

Early days though.

[adamstag]

You could see that’s what they’ve been aiming at both against FG and against Plymouth - though they lost both games you could see the improvement in the performances, the closing down, fitness. As chander said, wow.

Such a refreshing change from what we’ve been served up, chuffed to bits with that performance

[bellwhiff]

In GC’s interview with Stevo he says a couple of times ‘one swallow doesn’t make a summer’ so he agrees with you.

Point missed, which is that we know that it doesn’t, Chandler explicitly stated as such in the title so how about a thread with some positivity ?

It didn’t need saying. We all know that it’s a game we’ve won 3-0 after 13 without a win.

Apologies for trying to keep things positive.

You can still be positive and cautious at the same time. If the manager is saying it (more than once) in his post match interviews then clearly he feels the same.

Still missing my point.

[HitchcocksShins]

10 points from next 4 games

[Random Hero]

10 points from next 4 games

Should be aiming for 15 points from next four really

[Sedgwick]

In GC’s interview with Stevo he says a couple of times ‘one swallow doesn’t make a summer’ so he agrees with you.

Point missed, which is that we know that it doesn’t, Chandler explicitly stated as such in the title so how about a thread with some positivity ?

It didn’t need saying. We all know that it’s a game we’ve won 3-0 after 13 without a win.

Apologies for trying to keep things positive.

You can still be positive and cautious at the same time. If the manager is saying it (more than once) in his post match interviews then clearly he feels the same.

Still missing my point.

When has he ever clearly understood something? you may as well give up now

[Parkinsons Perm]

10 points from next 4 games

Should be aiming for 15 points from next four really

Wow, what's the odds on that???

[gazza1988]

10 points from next 4 games

Should be aiming for 15 points from next four really

Slightly unrealistic that

[Sedgwick]

Oldham won't roll over and die... We really need to turn up and work hard to get something here.

Slightly worried now we've beaten a good side we could take our foot off the gas... Have we only had two consecutive wins once this season?

[lifestags]

Oldham won't roll over and die... We really need to turn up and work hard to get something here.

Slightly worried now we've beaten a good side we could take our foot off the gas... Have we only had two consecutive wins once this season?

Agreed, it will be hard to replicate that performance yesterday as it demanding so much energy.
Let's hope we have enough.

[WVStag]

Brilliant result and performance. What matters now is building on it and backing it up with another win the following game. That's a tough task and has been for us all season. We move.