EFL Cup Accy V Rovers

[bigmart]

Would never have guessed that line-up. What’s with the 2 keepers on the bench, is Joe Murphy going to come on as a striker?

I reckon it's a message from Micky to Mark about how small the squad is.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I reckon it's a message from Micky to Mark about how small the squad is.

Indeed.

 

[Higgy]

Would never have guessed that line-up. What’s with the 2 keepers on the bench, is Joe Murphy going to come on as a striker?

We weren't too far away in our discussion the other day Boz. It might be 3-4-2-1
Not natural no.10s, but maybe Micky thinks it's an idea to have players who can create around Hemmings and offer support to centre midfield with the "lesser spotted Merrie" getting his chance. Chance for Hewelt to step up.

 

[Boz]

Mark will be aware of the size of the squad already. It would be more beneficial to have Stratulis and Taylor on the bench surely?

 

[Ian]

Crazy imo

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Mark will be aware of the size of the squad already. It would be more beneficial to have Stratulis and Taylor on the bench surely?

Not much point if he has no intention of using them.

There is always tension between Palios and Mellon at this time of year so it is nothing new, and no big deal in my opinion.

 

[Boz]

Not much point if he has no intention of using them.

Match-day experience? I doubt Sam Taylor was likely to get any game time at the weekend, so could have had Murphy on the bench then too.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Match-day experience? I doubt Sam Taylor was likely to get any game time at the weekend, so could have had Murphy on the bench then too.

I can't be arsed having an argument about such a trivial matter. I am sure if the other youngsters are good enough they will get matchday experience soon enough.

I can understand Mellon's frustration. We are still very short up front.

 

[2 right feet]

Think I really just want to see a much improved perfomance, unless they field a significantly weaker side than for league 1 its unfair to the lads and disrespectful to Accu to expect or demand a win. A good cup run though would really help the moral and finances. A good exciting 4-3 Rovers would be nice though!

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Sounds like we have switched to a back four midway through the half, with Bristow on the left wing.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

1-0 Accrington.

 

[frenchrover]

Accrington take the lead

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

2-0, shot from the edge of the box.

 

[frenchrover]

All over now ...2-0 Accrington

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

The goals came immediately after the tactical switch, which may or may not be a coincidence.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Sounded like we played some decent stuff early on, before losing our way.

 

[Sparky]

Micky needs to change something. Suspect we need more of an attacking threat.

 

[Ian]

It’s been rubbish guys in all honesty. They started fairly well but eventually Accrington started to get on top and it’s been all them for most of the half. The amount of crosses they’ve got into the box, I’ve lost count.

Meanwhile, our attacking play consists of getting the ball to the halfway line and then booting it high for Hemmings and Lewis to run into blind alleys. All very easy for the Accy defence.

No-one is running with the ball. Defence look OK as a unit, Merrie has been pretty poor and made multiple mistakes. Midfield too lightweight. Not sure if it was him who gave it away on the halfway line for them to score their first.

Need a big showing second half but I can’t see it on the evidence of the first half.

 

[ONIGP]

Unfortunately being outclassed by solid but unspectacular Stanley. Very little to cheer about. The weather's fantastic though and can't complain at a pie and pint for £6. The little things...

 

[bigmart]

There is a distinct lack of creativity in our performances, as much as we need a decent partner for Hemmings we really need more creativity or we will be in for a season of struggling