BanburyBud

A season that was in danger of imploding with the changes midway through has ended with some level of stability. I think the fact that only the top three had less defeats (equal with Dundee United) but we have had the most draws, shows the fine margins of where we are. the lack of cutting edge, as it has for a few seasons, is the only difference. All in all can’t complain as we have proved that we can compete and are close to the next level

A decent performance against a strong, physical livi. we pressed well throughout and Gogic was once again immense. good to see we have found our fighting and team spirit again. the two lads up front work their socks off to their credit. just lack that wee bit of quality and killer touch. things are looking positive although Alnwick will be a big loss. just to add I thought Ethan had a good solid performance tonight being more positive in his passing and tackling.

In the cold light of day, we were playing a team who, like ourselves, were in free fall. I think they hadn’t won a game this year? A significant day for both sides and that three points have made a massive difference. unfortunately I feel we are going to end up in a playoff which was inconceivable about a month ago. I am loathe to put this on the manager but his comments after the game are bizarre on so many levels. I can’t imagine how he thinks he can keep the players onside and motivated. He says what he likes and likes what he says and totally different, as someone pointed out earlier, to previous managers. so many things have happened both with the team and behind the scenes recently which adds to worrying times. We have scored two goals in each of our last two away games, coming from behind but end up with a 4-2 defeat (trying to find a wee positive there) Once again, as on many previous top flight seasons, we are looking over our shoulders…..

I thought overall, and I don’t take any consolation from it, we contributed quite well to the game and scored two good goals of which one was extraordinary. But we were all over the place for first 15 and last 20 minutes, after we equalised. defending and midfield cover was our downfall tonight losing 4poor, poor goals. I don’t believe, however, that we should be sniping at the manager at this stage, come on! I know it’s hypothetical but would Goodwin have won that game? Not so sure…..

Gut wrenching that we fought like trojans to get back into the game only to be badly let down by our defending. Yes we put a lot into the game but the score line is all that people will see

All the hard work undone by more sloppy and lazy defending. They’ve barely been a force in this half until that

Wow 😮!! What an absolute belter of a strike

Jeez that half went past in the blink of an eye. A good cup tie and we are playing not to badly going forward. Harem scarem at the back so far mind you.

We started playing decently enough after the first goal and pressed them well enough but little creativity. both goals were poor defending and they cut us open. great goal from Brophy. hopefully we can settle now. jones beginning to grow in confidence and and causing them problems.

Fair play! No we weren’t brilliant and our lack of ability to take chances is eternally frustrating. heads and confidence could have been shot heading towards four without scoring and having a, in my opinion, legitimate goal disallowed. Pulled it out the bag and will happily take that

Three games, zero points, zero goals does not make for good reading at this stage. I didn’t see today’s game so can’t judge. I don’t like the persistent playing of Main and surely to goodness the manager can see the minimal impact he has or offers. He said at the start of his tenure he didn’t need to change much but seems to have reverted to the pre break set up which was fruitless. The concern now is that we don’t go into free fall, like county did in covid season, and the bottom two start chipping away at us. I think the manager now has to make his mark and an impact on the team as I feel he just thought it would tick along as they were, so to speak. Can I ask was Jak injured today?

Amazing the turnaround in a couple of weeks. Unbeaten this year then all of a sudden we are looking over our shoulder again a little bit. As usual didn’t expect anything from tonight, although still is always disappointing at the end. I hope we manage to pick ourselves up for what are two vital games. Hope too that the manager picks the right players for the task at the weekend.

Fair enough bud. Didn’t realise he had played up here. Fair banging them in this season

This is a very good, swift and well managed appointment by the club. Like many he didn’t even cross my mind. A good, solid, experienced manager who is the type of manager we need right now. This was not the time for an inexperienced experiment. The compensation, for me, is irrelevant and for once we have not stuffed the money in the bank and been proactive. Like any appointment we can’t guarantee success and he does, in fairness, have a decent track record despite Morecombes position. we have given ourselves a chance and wish him all the best. By the way, would be nice if the striker Cole Stockton follows him up at some point. He can certainly put the ball in the net.

As much as the way he left us previously left a bit of a sour taste he, like the just departed manager, had a high stock at that moment in time. He was voted manager of the year from the championship which was a top accolade. To say he did a bad job since is harsh. Play off final and a cup final with Sunderland and they have got worse since he left. Hibs record, apart from his last few games, was good. so not bad overall and at worst choking in finals. An obvious candidate and I say that with some trepidation. Could we afford him?

All things considered that is a good point gained today. Credit to the boys and the management today. It’s been a tough week and to come away from a difficult ground and a dogged team with a good point and unbeaten run intact I’ll take that. Hats off 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

I don’t know why, but I’d like to see McInnes take over. I think Ross, I am hesitant about and I think financially out with our budget. Brown? Naismith? Not at this important point of the season. ultimately it would be nice just to have a steadying influence and can get respect from the squad to see us through and to continue this good little spell. If we have a good finish it makes us a bit more attractive an option.

So it is 10pm the night before an important game in our season and we are being, as fans, dangling by our b***ocks waiting for the inevitable. “permission to speak “ ”showing an interest “ come on we’re not stupid get it done and let us move on. We’ve been here many, many a time and we will, undoubtedly be here many another time. ambitious? Hardly I’d say.

I appreciate, and agree, with your point about Ross bud. But, in all honesty, mate I’m not unhappy about him leaving for me it’s about the situation that we picked up a wee bit of form and momentum coupled with the fact it is a day before quite an important game for us.

I’m neither here nor there if, or when, he goes. I also don’t want all the usual nonsense of “thanks to the club and the fans”. Not interested in all that! What does stick in my throat is timing of it all. How ironic that our club and fans suffer because of another club’s mistakes. That’s football I suppose 🤷‍♂️ He has also been conspicuous by his absence in the media this week as he usually has plenty to say. Funny that…… lets see what the next chapter has in store for us

A typical scenario in the life and times of our club. Just when we gain a little momentum in our season, albeit after a poor spell prior to the break, and a spanner gets thrown in the works. Not too dissimilar to when Ross left after winning the league. now that the approach has been made I only see it ending with us seeking a new manager. I’m not sure if it’s a good move for him at this point but that’s of no consequence. The important thing is the impact and disruption it could have on our team and club. Time will tell….

That was my initial thoughts on reading that news bud! Jim is ambitious and has never hid the fact that he wants to progress in his career. Would this be a good move for him at this stage?…… I certainly hope not

A terrific result and performance tonight albeit against the bottom side who, realistically, didn’t really threaten us apart from the penalty and a couple of long range efforts. that game, before the break we would have lost. So the turnaround has been a credit to everyone in the squad. Greive was outstanding and so glad he is off the mark. Was disappointed Henderson dropped but Gogic, although not pretty, was mighty effective. Big Joe has been rock solid which gives Dunne confidence to take the ball up the pitch. great stuff 👏🏻👏🏻

Today’s performance typifies how much more disciplined in our structure and sticking to a game plan since the break. It’s not always pretty but there seems to be a lot more understanding of what is expected in each of their roles, especially away from home. The lack of depth in the squad and striking options could catch up with us long term, I feel. Jones and Greive have given another dimension to the team and hopefully Greive gets on the scoresheet soon to help him build momentum as I think we may be depending on his contribution up front. Can’t complain, all told. But for an injury time error 10 from 12 is a good return against sides who are all above us 👍🏻

We have lost our most creative player, as expected but to let arguably our second best striker go and be left with a guy who clearly isn’t interested and one one who is certainly not a goal scorer is baffling! The fact that Gogic replaced Brophy says it all, and I don’t mean that against Gogic. it certainly puts additional pressure on the team and that’s probably why they end up defending too deep.