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Reply | Lincoln Reflection
at 14:58 8 Nov 2026
Another thought: I liked their keeper. A poor man’s Charles. One fantastic pass for reach’s chance, a couple really good claims. He developed at Fulham and Wealdstone and has now played nearly 100 games for Lincoln. Add him to the long list for next season. |
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Reply | Lincoln Reflection
at 19:14 7 Nov 2026
Relieved to get the win, which we needed. And with more possession! We’ve played better and lost.
I think Adamson has been a revelation, competitive, gets tight to his man, and even starting to show something on the ball too…but he was either sleeping or done for pace for their goal after varane’s loose flick.
Ronnie is class. Charles is a pleasure to watch. Two more than decent left backs and nice to have the lesser spotted headed cross assist.
Kamara shows us what we’ve missed from midfield for years: Anticipates, can hold and carry, pass, intercept and tackle, and now score.
With JCS in, so Ronnie can play at the base of midfield, Madsen back to replace Vale who was poor again, and Burrell…well look stronger.
I’m also liking the flexibility in shape. Smyth was wide today in more of a 4231 but it’s fluid. Stephan has to take credit for that, and that most of the team are playing with confidence and purpose.
If offered pre season, I Would definitely have taken these points and position and the feeling we’ve left points at the table. [Post edited 7 Nov 19:27]
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Reply | Ted Hendrix / RIP
at 12:12 28 Oct 2026
Rest in Peace Ted. My condolences to those who knew and loved him. |
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Reply | Paul Smyth up top
at 11:43 27 Oct 2026
Excellent point which I hadn't quite put my finger on. I used to say Smyth is useless on the left because he wasn't good enough if forced to come inside. But creating a system when he receives facing the goal ... that's what has made a big difference. He has simply been fantastic and it's a nice arc after he wasn't used enough, I thought, in his first spell. |
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Reply | Our Big Jim
at 22:24 26 Oct 2026
Jimmy's a stalwart hero. He's really improved over the years too. Thought he was a ropey panicky centre back to begin with, but first name on the team sheet now and moving towards leg end status. Hope he's with us until he retires.
Just looked and he's played over. 40 games in every season he's been with us except 23-24, when it was 30 [Post edited 26 Oct 22:28]
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Reply | That Boy Kemper
at 13:51 15 Oct 2026
I liked him a lot. I did think he deteriorated a bit through the second half and looked a bit agricultural with the ball at times. But yes looks like we have two good left backs now. |
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Reply | Other kits you like
at 09:56 24 Sep 2026
Interesting how much tastes align - I also like most of those kits mentioned. Current Newcastle is gash, mind. |
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Reply | Style Rankings Table
at 10:34 8 Sep 2026
That's very interesting, thanks.
So we're about the least high press team in the league, we don't engage high up the pitch, nor do we recover the ball there. Implies we get back in to shape. Should explain why we're doing well on shots and XGs conceded. With middling other stats, nothing from these numbers to suggest why we're top of the league for shots - we're not overly vertical, or high possession. So there's some secret source to our attack these numbers aren't catching, or...maybe our shots and XG will revert to the mean of our other mid-table stats?
Having watched the games, I think Pierce Charles might explain a lot of it. |
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Reply | Tariq Lamptey
at 11:24 4 Sep 2026
There's a lot of stretching and recovery required between now and January. One swallow does not make a... |
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Reply | More to life
at 21:01 30 Aug 2026
And here was me getting wound up by having my car stolen. Late to this thread, but very moving, and good reminder of what's really important. Sincerely wishing the best to anyone in this community going through tough times. |
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Reply | Do we need another striker before the window closes?
at 10:11 30 Aug 2026
The only squad tinkering I'd do, and it would be a luxury, would be to sign a physically commanding centre back and offload Morrison. As others have pointed out, Jimmy D is the only 'profile' we don't really have back up for. |
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Reply | Rest of the Championship thread 26/27
at 17:41 29 Aug 2026
The first weeks are always the best time to play the relegated teams.
They haven't adjusted yet, made their new signings, or offloaded those that don't want to be here. After Xmas they're normally flying with bigger budgets and squads and residual quality showing... |
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Reply | DEFENCE
at 17:35 29 Aug 2026
I think we're better with JCS at the back. Ronnie can be exposed for size and physicality at centre back but playing where he is gives more room for his reading of the game and range of passing.
I think Ronnie could be a premier DCM but not a premier CB. |
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