Boreham Wood v Rovers

[Rockford's Love Child]

Thanks to BBTC and Brightonian for the reports. It is encouraging that we were comfortably the better side, as we have been in all four games so far: you never get a real flavour of the match from the radio commentary.

I agree completely with Brightonian about Jeff Hughes. He is our best midfielder and is wasted at left back, as well as he is playing there. As harsh as it seems, I would drop one of the midfield trio to get him back in the centre.

Regarding the early challengers, I am not convinced that Gateshead will last the distance although they may be on the fringes of the play-offs. I still think FGR and Eastleigh (now they are changing managers) will challenge, as will Dagenham, who have had a very good start; if I was to pick out any team as a major threat, it would probably be the Daggers under John Still. Macclesfield also have a decent squad and a very good manager and could well be in contention.

With regard to GB, he did acknowledge the SWA at the previous away game at Bromley.

 

[Mal]

We got relegated with Max didn't we?

 

[bigmart]

Trying not to get too carried away after the last 3 seasons but things are currently looking up, long may it continue

 

[Ian]

Regarding the creativity, I think we've been quite creative in our home matches so far. I do agree with moving Hughes back into midfield though.

 

[Boz]

Thanks to BBTC and Brightonian for the reports and Mal's pithier remark.

Only been to one game so far; Barrow. In that match there were a couple of very good defence-splitting through balls from Maynard from the defensive midfield slot. If Hughes is moved to that position then Lois either gets moved to right-back, where he's less effective or dropped. I'm unusure that's a good idea, when he is contributing to the team.

The rate Steve Jennings is racking up yellow cards (two of which were harsh, not seen last night's) means that there will be some enforced changes in midfield soon.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Only been to one game so far; Barrow. In that match there were a couple of very good defence-splitting through balls from Maynard from the defensive midfield slot. If Hughes is moved to that position then Lois either gets moved to right-back, where he's less effective or dropped. I'm unusure that's a good idea, when he is contributing to the team.

We would not necessarily have to play Hughes in the holding role in place of Maynard. We could play him ahead of either Jennings or Harris in one of the 'roving' midfield roles, although it would be harsh to drop either of those two at the moment.

At least with Hughes at left back we keep a lot of our best players on the pitch (similar to the situation with the front three, none of whom are in their most familiar roles).

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

We got relegated with Max didn't we?

Let's just say we went down despite having Max in the team. I think no-one tried harder to keep us up. For evidence look at the goal he scored at Dag & Red.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Although BW is a small, friendly club and made the SWA feel very welcome, they are a bit mercenary about media rights. So no highlights of the match are available yet publicly. However, there is a re-creation of Connor's goal on the OS. This is performed by Paul Harper aka SCooperSomersaults, once of this forum, who now works in communications for the club.

Continue reading...

 

[Ian]

I think scoops might have a bit too much time on his hands

 

[Cowshed Kid]

Just responding to my own post as to whether we should be warming to GB.
It's a two way street really and GB's reluctance to go over to the fans on Tuesday looks like either insecurity (what reaction will I get) or arrogance (they can all go do one). He probably needs some PR assistance and both he and us fans should probably now wipe the slate clean.
Don't agree with his ideas on all counts but I do think he's learning on his feet and he does have two TRFC club records on his CV now!

 

[Cowshed Kid]

Seen the SCoops video.
Great stuff.
Would've said sign him up except it took a dozen takes!!

 

[Boz]

Lol at the SCoops re-creation.

However, the North Korea like approach to media does Boreham Wood no favours and the Jennings goal ought to be available on our website.

 

[Ian]

I thought they were releasing the vid yesterday. Pretty poor really.

 

[White Squaddie]

I totally agree with BBTC's earlier comment about GB not coming over to the travelling SWA at the end of, not only this game, but also the one at Bromley aswell. I attended both games and expected him to at least show his appreciation to those that had made the trips.....but nothing!

I just think that there is still a lack of connection between him and the fans (despite our recent form) and a little gesture like approaching the fans and applauding their support, home and away, would go some way in bridging that gap. It takes 2 mins but I feel would go a long way!

Anyway.....hopefully the good form will continue Saturday. I can't make this one but will be eagerly watching my phone whilst sipping beers at a family party!! #SWA

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I totally agree with BBTC's earlier comment about GB not coming over to the travelling SWA at the end of, not only this game, but also the one at Bromley aswell. I attended both games and expected him to at least show his appreciation to those that had made the trips.....but nothing!

GB definitely acknowledged the fans at Bromley, at least those that were standing in the side terrace.

From what I hear and read I think his relationship with the supporters is slowly improving.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

https://twitter.com/KBizz1e

Connor's goal can be seen on this bloke's Twitter feed. It is well worth waiting for.

I just hope Ian does not get an invoice from Hertfordshire.

 

[White Squaddie]

GB definitely acknowledged the fans at Bromley, at least those that were standing in the side terrace.

From what I hear and read I think his relationship with the supporters is slowly improving.

I must have missed that mate, I was there and in the side stand aswell but didn't see it. Fair play then if he did

 

[Mal]

To be fair, I haven't heard the "give us a wave" song of late, or have I gone deaf in my old age? If not, then it is a "both ways" issue....

 

[Ian]

I don't think the' give us a wave' suits GB style.

 

[Mal]

give us a grimace?