2017/18 National League North

[Lucky Bobble]

Salford beating the only two unbeaten teams with in a week, must have put them on a high. There was maybe doubt that the title was defiantly theirs at the start of the season, but after seeing them play on Tuesday, I can't see past them. There defence was solid. If there is a challenger, its Harrogate.
Managed to score 5 on our travels with our star striker out for up to 3 months, shows we can score without him. I can see us been in the race for the title. . . until at least Christmas.

I said they'd walk the league before a ball had been kicked (well thought York might give them a challenge) - nothing at any point changed my mind, and certainly this week hasn't! On 'their day' 90% of teams in this league can beat or at least run very close any other team. But the smaller part-time clubs haven't a chance over the course of a 42 match season against teams with big squads, full time players, and that can pay 5 or 6 figure sums for players. Even the other full time clubs are in the shadows of the wealth being pumped into Salford. I say good luck to Salford - football's never meant to be a level playing field. But I wish that Gary Neville wouldn't tweet about Salford's budget not being so big, and that the next version of the BBC doc 'Class of 92' that will no doubt be coming, would reflect the massively disproportionate financial advantage they have over other teams, rather than trying to angle everything from the paradigm that they're a 'plucky little non-league club'.

By Tuesday 1/4 of the league season has been played - so at least the Sat-Tues non-stop schedule is soon to end which makes it easier for the part-timers.

Two games with Jimmy Anderson out injured for brackley = 0 goals scored. He's not been at his best yet this season, but looks like we need him back asap.

 

[DarkSithLord]

I said they'd walk the league before a ball had been kicked (well thought York might give them a challenge) - nothing at any point changed my mind, and certainly this week hasn't! On 'their day' 90% of teams in this league can beat or at least run very close any other team. But the smaller part-time clubs haven't a chance over the course of a 42 match season against teams with big squads, full time players, and that can pay 5 or 6 figure sums for players. Even the other full time clubs are in the shadows of the wealth being pumped into Salford. I say good luck to Salford - football's never meant to be a level playing field. But I wish that Gary Neville wouldn't tweet about Salford's budget not being so big, and that the next version of the BBC doc 'Class of 92' that will no doubt be coming, would reflect the massively disproportionate financial advantage they have over other teams, rather than trying to angle everything from the paradigm that they're a 'plucky little non-league club'.

By Tuesday 1/4 of the league season has been played - so at least the Sat-Tues non-stop schedule is soon to end which makes it easier for the part-timers.

Two games with Jimmy Anderson out injured for brackley = 0 goals scored. He's not been at his best yet this season, but looks like we need him back asap.

Didnt realize Jimmy Anderson played football too? Haha. In all seriousness will he be back for Tuesday?

 

[Lucky Bobble]

Well now he's finished with the test series he should be free. But I'll settle for Jimmy Armson being fit - not sure if he will be though. Big test on Tuesday - another mid-week game away at an improving if still erratic Alfreton? Sounds like when you're good you're really good - so perhaps the result will depend on which version of Alfreton turns up? We're a tight well oiled team, and won't concede many, but we lack a bit of a goal threat and quite a lot of ruthlessness in front of goal despite our great start.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

I'd like to see what our manager is gonna do with our present situation. We could have lost this match towards the end, or should I say we should have lost? I was happy to take the point in the end.
The performance today was simply just piss poor. I hope Vaulks plays on Wednesday he looks very comfortable on the ball and has great potential when he came on.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

National League North Results Saturday 9 September 2017

Att. 1,018 - AFC Telford United 1 Harrogate Town 5
Att. 454 - Alfreton Town 4 Gainsborough Trinity 1
Att. 773 - Blyth Spartans 5 Boston United 2
Att. 319 - Bradford Park Avenue 1 Nuneaton Town 1
Att. 726 - Curzon Ashton 1 FC United of Manchester 0
Att. 1,277 - Darlington 0 Leamington 0
Att. 260 - North Ferriby United 0 Chorley 2
Att. 1,117 - Salford City 2 Brackley Town 0
Att. 901 - Southport 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3
Att. 721 - Tamworth 3 Spennymoor Town 1
Att. 3,011 - York City 2 Stockport County 0

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

phew........that was a vital win for us yesterday.

Did it the hard way by playing a very dangerous game second half having grabbed our lead we decided to just sit on it most of the second half and by end of game had 7 defenders on the pitch, including 5 centre backs (although one of them was just a lack of options for injured midfielder) so fcum had the majority of the play second half.

But they look a very very basic side, they work hard, they don't look a terrible side, but just look lacking in some real quality and therefore i dont remember them drastically creating anything all game that was dangerous so we held out easily and defended well.

We played better, we have ditched the long ball stuff that really didn't suit us and pass the ball around, but we have a defensive approach so it can be hard to create at times with only 2-4 players in their half. We also struggle once Naill Cummins gets knackered in the last 25 minutes, could do with finding a bench player to cover him second half.

Made it an excellent week for us, we i think had never beaten fcum in last 13 games so a tough week vs 2 promotion favourites and our boagy side grabbed 5 points. Now need to try and capitalise against Leamington monday and have a decent points total.

 

[Railway Blue]

FCUM down a 1,000 fans this season ... have I missed something??

 

[Boz]

Some mention of Kiddy players not getting their wages on the Southport forum. Is there a financial issue there?

 

[Andy Harrier]

Some mention of Kiddy players not getting their wages on the Southport forum. Is there a financial issue there?

No, a rumour started on Facebook. Nothing in it I don't think. I doubt we'd have signed a new player on Friday if there was any truth in it.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Well now he's finished with the test series he should be free. But I'll settle for Jimmy Armson being fit - not sure if he will be though. Big test on Tuesday - another mid-week game away at an improving if still erratic Alfreton? Sounds like when you're good you're really good - so perhaps the result will depend on which version of Alfreton turns up? We're a tight well oiled team, and won't concede many, but we lack a bit of a goal threat and quite a lot of ruthlessness in front of goal despite our great start.

We have been a little bit in consistent particularly away from home but have really started to gel after the Bank Holiday weekend.
At home we have won 4 and lost 1 scoring 11 and conceding just 2. In fact only yourselves have a better home record. Really looking forward to a proper test at home as while we have started well but the fixtures certainly have been kind so I am not getting too carried away..yet.

 

[doveranddover]

http://www.wsc.co.uk/news/13905-yor...one-as-they-struggle-in-national-league-north

 

[Darlo On Tour]

National League North Leading Goal Scorers

Daniel Maguire 9 - Blyth Spartans Goal (9) Penalty (0)

Jason Oswell 9 - Stockport County Goal (9) Penalty (0)

Simon Ainge 9 - Harrogate Town Goal (5) Penalty (4)

James Armson 6 - Brackley Town Goal (6) Penalty (0)

Adam Boyes 5 - Bradford Park Avenue Goal (5) Penalty (0)

Glen Taylor 5 - Spennymoor Town Goal (5) Penalty (0)

Jack Redshaw 5 - Salford City Goal (5) Penalty (0)

Craig Westcarr 5 - Alfreton Town Goal (4) Penalty (1)

Joe Leesley 5 - Harrogate Town Goal (4) Penalty (1)

Reece Styche 5 - Tamworth Goal (4) Penalty (1)

Anthony Dwyer 4 - AFC Telford United Goal (4) Penalty (0)

Jason Gilchrist 4 - FC United of Manchester Goal (4) Penalty (0)

 

[B2TF]

I see there's a lengthy thread about us on the Stockport forum, although we're only mentioned directly once or twice on it. Just to clear up a couple of misconceptions:
1) We are wholly part-time and have been since we reformed in 2008
2) Aside from start-up costs in 2008, our B.O.D do not "invest" in the club. The club is run on gate revenues (which do not cover the playing budget), commercial income, and "The Jamie Vardy Money".

Hey guys, remember when you tried to take him off our hands for £50k? You said, "remind him he plays for Halifax, that should speed things along". Funny how things turn out.

Here's another tip: forget about part time vs full time, successful clubs are built from the top down- it ALL starts in the boardroom. Until you've got the right people in there, you're not going anywhere. God speed you back to where you belong.

 

[Luke Imp]

Harrogate have done well to get 4 penalties already!

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

If our game vs Leamington is on tonight we deserve 'groundsman of season' its been near torrential on and off for 4 days now

 

[DarkSithLord]

If our game vs Leamington is on tonight we deserve 'groundsman of season' its been near torrential on and off for 4 days now

Well the pitch has passed a precautionary pitch inspection.

A similar pitch inspection at Bradford PA at 3pm.

 

[DOLF87]

Harrogate have done well to get 4 penalties already!

We have had 5. The 5th was after Simon got injured.

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

Has a good chance then as rain has eased and sun out.....although another rain burst to cone, but if pitch ok by 6 it should be fine.

Amazing job if goes ahead.

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

Curzon 1-0 Leamington at half time.

Deserved lead. Leamington did well for first 10 minutes then totally ran out of ideas. We don't have Cummins in tonight and it makes it tough going forward, but we've had maybe 80% possession with an all passing keep ball game and been comfortable.

Grabbed a goal with two forwards linking well and controlled since......leamington need something to get them going

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

Finished 1-1 in the end, a fair result.

Was too comfortable in the end. Hit 60 odd mins with us tight, but never really going for that second goal and in the end they made subs, went for it and got the breakthrough. Last 15 mins was good and open as both went for it and either could have won.

Frustrating, in respect of us playing a defence game.....yet leaving a man unmarked for their goal, but we tire every game on 65 mins and really need a plan b to switch to about then.

Played well though, just cannot grab a killer second

 

[Darlo On Tour]

If our game vs Leamington is on tonight we deserve 'groundsman of season' its been near torrential on and off for 4 days now

They sometimes just don't get the recognition that they deserve in getting the pitch safe to play on.
Good groundsman are so valuable.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Monday 11 September 2017 NLN Results.

Att. 358 - Bradford Park Avenue 2 Boston United 1
Att. 233 - Curzon Ashton 1 Leamington 1

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Fixtures - Tuesday 12 September 2017 National League North.

AFC Telford United vs Stockport County
Alfreton Town vs Brackley Town
Blyth Spartans vs Chorley
North Ferriby United vs Spennymoor Town
Salford City vs Nuneaton Town
Southport vs Harrogate Town
Tamworth vs Kidderminster Harriers
York City vs Gainsborough Trinity

Fixture - Wednesday 13 September 2017 National League North.

Darlington vs FC United of Manchester

 

[Darlo On Tour]

FCUM down a 1,000 fans this season ... have I missed something??

Salford City have probably purchased a few of them, either that or boredom or lack of interest is slowly creeping into the club.

Saying that they lost George Thomson to Harrogate Town in May 2017 - he scored 20 goals for them last season. That alone would piss me off straight away losing one of yer best players.

 

[Luke Imp]

What's the crack at Boston Josh Butler? Poor squad, or underachieving under Murray? Doesn't seem to have clicked since he was appointed last season.

 

[Railway Blue]

Salford City have probably purchased a few of them, either that or boredom or lack of interest is slowly creeping into the club.

Saying that they lost George Thomson to Harrogate Town in May 2017 - he scored 20 goals for them last season. That alone would piss me off straight away losing one of yer best players.

That was one of the biggest Burr gaffes letting George Thomson go.

 

[DOLF87]

Salford City have probably purchased a few of them, either that or boredom or lack of interest is slowly creeping into the club.

Saying that they lost George Thomson to Harrogate Town in May 2017 - he scored 20 goals for them last season. That alone would piss me off straight away losing one of yer best players.

He is proving to be a quality player. 5 assists and 3 goals so far.

 

[SomeMightShay]

It might currently be costing me £70 but York 0 Gainsborough 1 is definitely worth a chuckle

 

[BigDaveCUFC]

Gannon cannot have much long left way Stockport are going.

 

[Harrier94]

Crap, crap and more crap. A lucky goal from an awful save makes the scoreline not look too bad. 4-0 would've flattered us.