Pre-season Friendlies

[denzel ecfc]

Lost 1-0 at Torquay. Exeweb is in meltdown.

 

[kieran_vale]

Lost 1-0 at Torquay. Exeweb is in meltdown.

It's always incredible how some fans overreact to losing a friendly game. Truth be told at 2-0 down today we were probably a Devante Rodney goal against us away from some of our fans following suit.

 

[nelsonpfc]

Lost 2-0 to Coventry. Only one fit senior CB and our young 19 year prospect Mnoga had a mare. Coventry made a whole host of changes in the second half, but our squad depth is shocking we only made a handful. Bishop and Piggot had some decent chances saved and our loan GK Josh Griffiths saved a penalty from Tyler Walker who still hasn't scored at FP for us or against us! Marlon Pack shouldn't be playing in league one next season. Stand out player again

 

[Dan Phillips]

2 wins out of 2 for us in pre season.

Counting that Kidsgrove youth game is pretty laughable but whatever floats your boat I guess. Literally played 4 players for 45 minutes (1 new signing making his club debut, 1 making his first start since December, 1 making his 1st start in the first team and 1 actual first teamer who we only signed in Jan). Complete youth team second half with youth trialists.

#robbed #friendlygate

 

[Camdenite v.ii]

A reasonably comfortable 3-1 win at Barnet for us. Would have been a hatful if it wasn’t for our former ‘keeper Laurie Walker making about five outstanding saves/stops. Probably one of the best individual goalkeeping displays I’ve seen in decades up until the point he spilled one from a Bradley Johnson header.

We still look a little disjointed (same as last pre-season) and no-one amongst the fans has a clue what our best eleven is, but I get the feeling there’s a few teams eyeing up the five subs rule and thinking they’ll exploiting it and it doesn’t really matter who starts, it’s who can do damage at key moments. I suspect five of the seven subs will be attacking players, or game changers as they’re now called.

 

[Ninety Per Cent]

l3) lack creativity upfront which results in no goals

Fans will naturally be either pessimistic or optimistic with a few right additions. We'll see!

Talking to a Lincoln Fan in work today, he’s expecting Hopper to be replaced at some point.

Is Danny Mandriou likely to start any time?

 

[Si Robin]

2 wins out of 2 for us in pre season.

Counting that Kidsgrove youth game is pretty laughable but whatever floats your boat I guess. Literally played 4 players for 45 minutes (1 new signing making his club debut, 1 making his first start since December, 1 making his 1st start in the first team and 1 actual first teamer who we only signed in Jan). Complete youth team second half with youth trialists.

#robbed #friendlygate

Did 4 first-teamers play in the game? If so, then it counts.

My game, my rules.

We beat Northampton 2-0 yesterday.

 

[YEO YEO YEO]

Talking to a Lincoln Fan in work today, he’s expecting Hopper to be replaced at some point.

Is Danny Mandriou likely to start any time?

He came in injuried, not sure how long he's out for but a lot is resting on him atm in terms of creativity.

 

[Luke Imp]

Talking to a Lincoln Fan in work today, he’s expecting Hopper to be replaced at some point.

Is Danny Mandriou likely to start any time?

He's out for another couple of weeks with an ankle injury picked up at Shamrock. It'd mid-season over there so he shouldn't take too much getting back up to speed.

 

[Luke Imp]

Seems to be a few things coming out of pre season:
1) organised at the back, don't concede many
2) seem to have a lack of pace in the squad
3) lack creativity upfront which results in no goals

Fans will naturally be either pessimistic or optimistic with a few right additions. We'll see!

Yeah, that's about right. Yesterday was my first look at us and we look far more organised and compact, particularly in CM, than last season but there's a lot of work to do in the final third.

 

[Davidimp]

Yeah, that's about right. Yesterday was my first look at us and we look far more organised and compact, particularly in CM, than last season but there's a lot of work to do in the final third.

Always seems to be the way creating and finishing in the game.
Mandroiu is the big unknown as we're not entirely where he's going to play yet.
Still 3 loans to use and the manager said we're working on signings

 

[Boletus Edulis]

We did not fulfil two scheduled fixtures. I feel we should be penalised and have points docked in the preseason league

 

[Si Robin]

Unfortunately, the table update is delayed as my work systems are down.

Will endeavour to upload it in due course.

 

[Si Robin]

Last weekend's results:

22/07/2022
Burton 0-3 Sheffield Utd

23/07/2022
Cheltenham 2-0 Northampton
Lincoln 0-1 Blackburn
Wimbledon 0-0 Oxford
Barnet 1-3 MK Dons
Derby 1-3 Leicester
Bolton 1-1 Huddersfield
Barnsley 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Torquay 1-0 Exeter
Wigan 4-1 Sheffield Weds
Accrington 2-1 Sunderland
Portsmouth 0-2 Coventry
Yeovil 0-2 Plymouth
Charlton 1-2 Swansea
Cambridge 1-2 Hull
Rochdale 2-3 Port Vale
Fleetwood 2-1 Dundee Utd
Morecambe 0-0 Carlisle
FGR 1-1 Newport
Millwall 1-1 Ipswich
Peterborough 3-0 Hull
Southampton B 1-3 Wycombe


I have the following games listed for tomorrow, can you guys confirm these will be first team friendlies? Also, if I've missed anyone please shout.

26/07/2022
Alfreton - Derby
Southport - Bolton
Truro - Plymouth
Ipswich - Southend

 

[Si Robin]

	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
Milton Keynes Dons	3​	2​	1​	0​	8​	2​	6​	7​	2.33​
Oxford United	8​	5​	1​	2​	17​	11​	6​	16​	2.00​
Barnsley	6​	3​	3​	0​	8​	4​	4​	12​	2.00​
Port Vale	3​	2​	0​	1​	4​	5​	-1​	6​	2.00​
Portsmouth	7​	4​	1​	2​	12​	6​	6​	13​	1.86​
Cheltenham Town	7​	4​	1​	2​	10​	5​	5​	13​	1.86​
Plymouth Argyle	6​	3​	2​	1​	25​	5​	20​	11​	1.83​
Bolton Wanderers	6​	3​	2​	1​	18​	7​	11​	11​	1.83​
Fleetwood Town	6​	3​	2​	1​	9​	6​	3​	11​	1.83​
Bristol Rovers	5​	3​	0​	2​	13​	8​	5​	9​	1.80​
Wycombe Wanderers	4​	2​	1​	1​	7​	5​	2​	7​	1.75​
Peterborough United	6​	3​	1​	2​	11​	4​	7​	10​	1.67​
Accrington Stanley	5​	2​	2​	1​	5​	3​	2​	8​	1.60​
Exeter City	7​	3​	2​	2​	14​	7​	7​	11​	1.57​
Derby County	4​	2​	0​	2​	4​	4​	0​	6​	1.50​
Lincoln City	4​	1​	2​	1​	5​	2​	3​	5​	1.25​
Forest Green Rovers	7​	2​	1​	4​	10​	13​	-3​	7​	1.00​
Morecambe	6​	1​	3​	2​	6​	10​	-4​	6​	1.00​
Charlton Athletic	4​	1​	1​	2​	7​	4​	3​	4​	1.00​
Sheffield Wednesday	5​	1​	1​	3​	4​	8​	-4​	4​	0.80​
Ipswich Town	5​	1​	1​	3​	8​	12​	-4​	4​	0.80​
Cambridge United	4​	1​	0​	3​	7​	9​	-2​	3​	0.75​
Shrewsbury Town	3​	0​	2​	1​	1​	3​	-2​	2​	0.67​
Burton Albion	6​	1​	0​	5​	6​	13​	-7​	3​	0.50​

 

[Si Robin]

By my maths, it means MK Dons cannot be caught, but there is still relegation, automatic promotion and playoff places to be resolved.

 

[DippyDon]

Whoever refused to report the Fulham game is an absolute hero

 

[denzel ecfc]

Mid table. Settle for that.

OK, we mainly played some absolute dross, but who's counting?

 

[kieran_vale]

Playoff spot with negative goal difference. Vale never do things the easy way.

 

[Si Robin]

In a bid to solidify our playoff sport, or even sneak in the autos (a two goal win could do it), we've arranged a behind closed doors friendly with WBA tomorrow.

Dedication to the PSF League - that's what I like to see.

 

[WhiteRussian]

What wonderful cup will we be showcasing in our rather bare trophy cabinet if we win this prestigeous league? One like this I hope...

 

[Muzzle]

Southport bolton is a B side match for us

 

[UppaTowen_ITFC]

	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
Milton Keynes Dons	3​	2​	1​	0​	8​	2​	6​	7​	2.33​
Oxford United	8​	5​	1​	2​	17​	11​	6​	16​	2.00​
Barnsley	6​	3​	3​	0​	8​	4​	4​	12​	2.00​
Port Vale	3​	2​	0​	1​	4​	5​	-1​	6​	2.00​
Portsmouth	7​	4​	1​	2​	12​	6​	6​	13​	1.86​
Cheltenham Town	7​	4​	1​	2​	10​	5​	5​	13​	1.86​
Plymouth Argyle	6​	3​	2​	1​	25​	5​	20​	11​	1.83​
Bolton Wanderers	6​	3​	2​	1​	18​	7​	11​	11​	1.83​
Fleetwood Town	6​	3​	2​	1​	9​	6​	3​	11​	1.83​
Bristol Rovers	5​	3​	0​	2​	13​	8​	5​	9​	1.80​
Wycombe Wanderers	4​	2​	1​	1​	7​	5​	2​	7​	1.75​
Peterborough United	6​	3​	1​	2​	11​	4​	7​	10​	1.67​
Accrington Stanley	5​	2​	2​	1​	5​	3​	2​	8​	1.60​
Exeter City	7​	3​	2​	2​	14​	7​	7​	11​	1.57​
Derby County	4​	2​	0​	2​	4​	4​	0​	6​	1.50​
Lincoln City	4​	1​	2​	1​	5​	2​	3​	5​	1.25​
Forest Green Rovers	7​	2​	1​	4​	10​	13​	-3​	7​	1.00​
Morecambe	6​	1​	3​	2​	6​	10​	-4​	6​	1.00​
Charlton Athletic	4​	1​	1​	2​	7​	4​	3​	4​	1.00​
Sheffield Wednesday	5​	1​	1​	3​	4​	8​	-4​	4​	0.80​
Ipswich Town	5​	1​	1​	3​	8​	12​	-4​	4​	0.80​
Cambridge United	4​	1​	0​	3​	7​	9​	-2​	3​	0.75​
Shrewsbury Town	3​	0​	2​	1​	1​	3​	-2​	2​	0.67​
Burton Albion	6​	1​	0​	5​	6​	13​	-7​	3​	0.50​

Considering we’ve played three premier league sides and a championship side, I’m surprised we’re not bottom tbh. Especially seeing as we didn’t play any non league teams at all. Could’ve beaten West Ham on an another day as well. Arsenal and Palace were just too good for 7s frankly though. Millwall Saturday we dominated but couldn’t find the winner despite about 10 shots at the end being saved/deflected/blocked/crossbar.

All in all, a decent enough pre season with Southend tomorrow to finish off which should hopefully be a comfortable win back in front of our fans before the big opener on Saturday against Boltom

 

[Si Robin]

Southport bolton is a B side match for us

I thought it might be - consider it scrubbed

 

[nelsonpfc]

Pompey XI v Barnet tonight. Morrison straight in. Sean Raggett back after an injury. Also gives Bishop a full run out.

 

[codaplenty]

This pm we played FC Halifax and won 2-1. Pre season friendlies are for getting fitness up and finding out who your best 11 are, 2 hopes No and Bob. I think our Chairman has potentially acquired the best manager since he took over the club some 20 years ago - no plaything ! Some quality players have been brought in, coupled with an outstanding crop of academy youngsters the club should move in the right direction. Of course considering where we finished last season that's not too hard eh....

 

[Boletus Edulis]

Last weekend's results:

22/07/2022
Burton 0-3 Sheffield Utd

23/07/2022
Cheltenham 2-0 Northampton
Lincoln 0-1 Blackburn
Wimbledon 0-0 Oxford
Barnet 1-3 MK Dons
Derby 1-3 Leicester
Bolton 1-1 Huddersfield
Barnsley 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Torquay 1-0 Exeter
Wigan 4-1 Sheffield Weds
Accrington 2-1 Sunderland
Portsmouth 0-2 Coventry
Yeovil 0-2 Plymouth
Charlton 1-2 Swansea
Cambridge 1-2 Hull
Rochdale 2-3 Port Vale
Fleetwood 2-1 Dundee Utd
Morecambe 0-0 Carlisle
FGR 1-1 Newport
Millwall 1-1 Ipswich
Peterborough 3-0 Hull
Southampton B 1-3 Wycombe


I have the following games listed for tomorrow, can you guys confirm these will be first team friendlies? Also, if I've missed anyone please shout.

26/07/2022
Alfreton - Derby
Southport - Bolton
Truro - Plymouth
Ipswich - Southend

we pulled out of the Truro game.

 

[Si Robin]

We drew 1-1 with West Brom this afternoon - a final table shall be published tomorrow morning.

 

[Essex2Wessex]

We've had a crap pre-season overall, but if we're above Wednesday and Ipswich in this table I'll take that

 

[UppaTowen_ITFC]

Beat Southend 3-1 last night to round off our pre season