2020/21 National League North

[Railway Blue]

Our thanks to the Hereford GK who gifted us 3 of the goals. Our defending for Hereford's three goals not the best either.

 

[TheSword]

Jason Ainsley leaves Spennymoor

 

[Lucky Bobble]

Jason Ainsley leaves Spennymoor

Always found him a bit of a wanker ...

 

[DarkSithLord]

Always found him a bit of a wanker ...

Same.

 

[TheSword]

I always tended to think his teams were not seen any names linked with it atm

 

[Prodigal]

Are there likely to be any problems with the pitch for todays game, DSL?

 

[DarkSithLord]

Are there likely to be any problems with the pitch for todays game, DSL?

Highly doubt it. Our pitch is one of the best in the league. The weather hasnt been that bad either

 

[Minstermen central]

Today might be last chance to visit Bootham Crescent looks like new ground is finally ready,hope we have a positive day to remember the special place.
Knowing York probably get beat 5-0.

 

[Minstermen central]

Not the best performance today but a point the right result.
Kettering kick us to pieces tue night and had 4 injuries today so happy with a point.
Kiddie flying hearing Moke is trying to force a move to you.

 

[Harrier94]

Scrappy game against Gateshead. Simpson saved us a few times when Gateshead brine through one on one and our goal came form a goalkeeper error as the ball seems to hit Montrose and started slowly bouncing to the goal. Seemed like an easy pickup for the keeper who somehow fumbled it in.

Another clean sheet and keeping up with Gloucester.

Not the best performance today but a point the right result.
Kettering kick us to pieces tue night and had 4 injuries today so happy with a point.
Kiddie flying hearing Moke is trying to force a move to you.

Hasn't he just signed for Spennymoor? Be surprised if we get him as I can't see us paying fees for anyone.

 

[Minstermen central]

Scrappy game against Gateshead. Simpson saved us a few times when Gateshead brine through one on one and our goal came form a goalkeeper error as the ball seems to hit Montrose and started slowly bouncing to the goal. Seemed like an easy pickup for the keeper who somehow fumbled it in.

Another clean sheet and keeping up with Gloucester.



Hasn't he just signed for Spennymoor? Be surprised if we get him as I can't see us paying fees for anyone.

Yes at spennymoor but not playing

 

[Prodigal]

Well, no doubt Alfreton fans will disagree but finally got the point that was the least we deserved from the game. We didnt play well but were definitely worth a point, had loads of chances that weren't able yo convert, anyway tests now 9 unbeaten. On niwcto Guisrley in the Trophy, not bothered about that at all.

 

[Harrier94]

Yes at spennymoor but not playing

Unless he's trying to take advantage of the managerial situation. But I struggle to see how he'd get in our side right now as well

 

[Bluandwite]

Solid point at Boston. Both sides had chances and both keepers probably the best two players on the pitch.

Getting these tough away games out of the way, I think every one we've had is in the top half currently and four of them in the top 5.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Fucking robbed. Disgraceful decision. Chorley`s boss coming over to apologise is good of him but makes it worse. A real kick in the bollocks and pretty much in the relegation zone.

Mr Krisitian Silcock aside we only have ourselves to blame.
Billy has his tactics all wrong. Siting on leads missing countless chances to put the game to bed too. Why Elliott Reeves isnt starting games is beyond me. Even more baffling is Billing refusal to bring him on in the second half to stretch the game when people are tiring. The lad from Chesterfield Luke Rawson was brilliant too. Great debut.

 

[Swedes]

Guiseley 4-2 Southport

Absolutely criminal mistakes from us for their goals, all of which could easily have been avoided but weren't because we're stupid. There have been major problems with our formation and player selection for a while now, and now Watson has realised people are seriously questioning his ability to do the job and not pick players who he has a blind loyalty to he's started to make suggestions about changing things in his post match interview. A bit late given most
fans have seen what is blatant not going according to plan for the last 2 months!

If our neighbours Marine put us out of the FA Trophy on Tuesday then there could be a nasty backlash. I mean, what self respecting side goes out of a national competition to Marine?!

 

[Bluandwite]

Guiseley 4-2 Southport

Absolutely criminal mistakes from us for their goals, all of which could easily have been avoided but weren't because we're stupid. There have been major problems with our formation and player selection for a while now, and now Watson has realised people are seriously questioning his ability to do the job and not pick players who he has a blind loyalty to he's started to make suggestions about changing things in his post match interview. A bit late given most
fans have seen what is blatant not going according to plan for the last 2 months!

If our neighbours Marine put us out of the FA Trophy on Tuesday then there could be a nasty backlash. I mean, what self respecting side goes out of a nation competition to Marine?!

Am I right in thinking that Watson is on your board? From the outside looking in it's felt for a while as if he can do what he likes.

 

[Swedes]

Am I right in thinking that Watson is on your board? From the outside looking in it's felt for a while as if he can do what he likes.

He is. The other two board members are a majority shareholder who invested a fair bit, but was basically gifted most of his shares, and a long standing "yes" man. A lot of questions are quite rightly being asked now, particularly with this being a squad of players either signed by or retained by Watson. I think under normal circumstances where fans are allowed in he would have got dogs abuse at full-time today.

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Saturday 12 December 2020 National League North Results

Att. <> - Alfreton Town 1 Chorley 1
Att. <> - Boston United 0 Chester 0
Att. 380 - Brackley Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1
Att. <> - Bradford (Park Avenue) 1 Leamington 3
Att. <> - Curzon Ashton 0 Gloucester City 1
Att. <> - Gateshead 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1
Att. <> - Guiseley 4 Southport 2
Att. 800 - Hereford 2 AFC Fylde 1
Att. 514 - Kettering Town 0 AFC Telford United 0
Att. 400 - York City 1 Spennymoor Town 1

 

[Darlo On Tour]

Jason Ainsley leaves Spennymoor

He served his purpose couldn't take them any further, was given financial backing over the years with an open cheque book by the chairman. Brad Groves wants to emulate Salford City, unfortunately not with Ainsley.

 

[Lucky Bobble]

Saturday 12 December 2020 National League North Results

Att. <> - Alfreton Town 1 Chorley 1
Att. <> - Boston United 0 Chester 0
Att. 380 - Brackley Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1
Att. <> - Bradford (Park Avenue) 1 Leamington 3
Att. <> - Curzon Ashton 0 Gloucester City 1
Att. <> - Gateshead 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1
Att. <> - Guiseley 4 Southport 2
Att. <> - Hereford 2 AFC Fylde 1
Att. 514 - Kettering Town 0 AFC Telford United 0
Att. 400 - York City 1 Spennymoor Town 1

Feel lucky to be able to attend games judging by this. We've got 400 max capacity at Brackley... so not sure if 20 people didn't turn up, or we just can't sell 400 tickets...

I presume Hereford did get a crowd, as I thought they were tier 2? Odd that York itself is tier 2, but much of the nearby area is tier 3 seemingly.

Blyth looked a lot lot better than last year. Clearly going to struggle, but look competitive... in what's turn out to be a very even league - reminding me of the year Telford were promoted in 2014 by being a smigin better than anyone else. Gloucester must have a chance as they've got goals in them, but presume AFC Fylde are the favourites?

 

[Clem Fandango]

Saturday 12 December 2020 National League North Results

Att. <> - Alfreton Town 1 Chorley 1
Att. <> - Boston United 0 Chester 0
Att. 380 - Brackley Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1
Att. <> - Bradford (Park Avenue) 1 Leamington 3
Att. <> - Curzon Ashton 0 Gloucester City 1
Att. <> - Gateshead 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1
Att. <> - Guiseley 4 Southport 2
Att. <> - Hereford 2 AFC Fylde 1
Att. 514 - Kettering Town 0 AFC Telford United 0
Att. 400 - York City 1 Spennymoor Town 1

Hereford had just under 800

 

[Clem Fandango]

Paul Groves first game and a 1-0 win at Curzon. Really professional performance. Since Rowe went (and Asante) we've not been as potent attack wise but we look so much better at the back and have kept two clean sheets now in a row, didn't have a single clean sheet under Rowe. Our first game back in 13 and a half years at Meadow Park with fans on Tuesday v Needham Market in the Trophy, looks a tough tie as they are unbeaten although haven't played much prior to yesterday due to the League suspension.

 

[CFC91]

Glad to see Rawson get off to his debut with a goal. I think there is some talent in there, he needs a run of games and some confidence

 

[GEORGE]

Paul Groves first game and a 1-0 win at Curzon. Really professional performance. Since Rowe went (and Asante) we've not been as potent attack wise but we look so much better at the back and have kept two clean sheets now in a row, didn't have a single clean sheet under Rowe. Our first game back in 13 and a half years at Meadow Park with fans on Tuesday v Needham Market in the Trophy, looks a tough tie as they are unbeaten although haven't played much prior to yesterday due to the League suspension.

Great appointment for manager.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Glad to see Rawson get off to his debut with a goal. I think there is some talent in there, he needs a run of games and some confidence

Was superb.

 

[SuperHans]

Fucking robbed. Disgraceful decision. Chorley`s boss coming over to apologise is good of him but makes it worse. A real kick in the bollocks and pretty much in the relegation zone.

Mr Krisitian Silcock aside we only have ourselves to blame.
Billy has his tactics all wrong. Siting on leads missing countless chances to put the game to bed too. Why Elliott Reeves isnt starting games is beyond me. Even more baffling is Billing refusal to bring him on in the second half to stretch the game when people are tiring. The lad from Chesterfield Luke Rawson was brilliant too. Great debut.

Great to hear Rawson got off to a good start. He will be a big player for us in a year or so.

 

[Minstermen central]

Odd that York itself is tier 2, but much of the nearby area is tier 3 seemingly.

York has one of lowest rates in England last week down to 50 in 10000,North Yorkshire is also low apart from Scarborough,soon won’t be with all shameless characters coming drinking at weekends.
Stamford Bridge is about 4 miles from my house and classed as East Riding and a lot of season ticket holder can’t attend from there,just glad to be able to go yesterday.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Here is the "penalty" on Saturday against Chorley.
I will leave you all to make your mind up

https://twitter.com/x/status/1338414660928856066

 

[Harrier94]

Here is the "penalty" on Saturday against Chorley.
I will leave you all to make your mind up

https://twitter.com/x/status/1338414660928856066

There has been some shocking decisions both for and against us in our time in this league but that is up there for one of the worst I've seen.