Welsh Marches Line Superclasico - Artell's Crewe vs Westley-less Newport

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

Newport County make their first trip to Gresty Road since the 1987-88 season on Saturday and today they sacked Graham Westley and replaced him with Michael Flynn.

Newport to most are all but down barring a miraculous run of form. It's a shame as I like the club, it's a great away day for me being just a trip through the Severn Tunnel on the GWR and the alcohol is cheap in that part of the world. But, Orient apart, it's easy to see why they're bottom and that's because they're the worst run club in the division and that includes the Oyston-owned Blackpool. To allow a manager to sign 14 players in January only for him to be sacked in early March is nothing short of a recipe for disaster. Their ground situation is laughable and ever since their Euromillions winning investor severed his ties with the club, the club have been in such a rut that it looks like they're sleepwalking their way into non-league. Of course, you have to feel sorry for the fans but it'll be very interesting to see what happens to them in non league next season (barring a miracle) given how much of an abomination York have been in the Conference since their relegation.

I expect us to win professionally on Saturday and I'm more confident of a result now Westley is nowhere to be seen. A win for us will see us all but safe (unless Orient dodge that points deduction) and I'm going for a 3-0 home win.

However, it wouldn't surprise me if our squad are once again complacent against "inferior" opposition. We have 15 points against sides in the Top 7 this season and only 5 points against those in the relegation scrap. A loss at home to Newport is unforgivable should it occur.

 

[oakroader]

Graham Westley....sacked more times than a quarter-back at the orange bowl shit quarter-backs reunion convention

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

Embarrassing to lose to a woeful side but we got what we deserved for not killing them off. The complacency amongst our squad is a huge cause for concern and I think 2 or 3 players may lose out on a new contract as a result of their lack of mental strength today.

That said, what's equally embarrassing is the meltdown from our fans thinking we're 100% down now. Are they out of their mind? We're all pissed off and so am I but given there are only two options I'd much rather win a few games and lose to shit sides under Artell than go on a long winless run and lose to shit sides like we did under Davis. We should still be fine and a lot of these brain-dead morons will be released come May for their lack of mental strength and average displays.

I can't wait for the season to be over but I'm still confident we won't finish below Orient and Newport.

 

[TimeyWimey]

That second half performance was bona fide wank.