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Title: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 08, 2021, 07:21:07 AM
Think Parky needs to freshen things up via changing a few faces in the starting XI &/or changing formation in coming matches (as no relegation & safely midtable) so we can try new things before next season... eg maybe rest Hancock or give Bell a start, etc...

Obviously a good striker remains a priority for the summer... assume Parky will stick with 4,2,3,1 formation so would like to see (if fit)...

                             TT
Richman, Zouma, Hannigan, Hampson
                   Smith, Moult
        Kosylo, Hancock, Colclough
                             Bell

Subs- Senior, Williams, Hardy, Ceesay, Piggott


However, reckon he'll go with...

                             TT
Senior, Mullarkey, Hannigan, Hampson
                    Smith, Moult
           Hardy, Hancock, Colclough
                         Piggott

Subs- Richman, Williams, Ceesay, Peers, Bell

Score Prediction...

Heart says Alty win... Halifax 1-2 ALTY (Hancock, Bell)

Head says draw... Halifax 1-1 ALTY (Hancock)

COYR!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: oneedham on April 08, 2021, 08:50:28 AM
One of Hancock's biggest fans but I would drop him for a couple of games and play Hardy as No.10.

                            TT
Senior, Zouma, Hannigan, Hampson
                    Smith, Moult
           Kosylo, Hardy, Colclough
                         Piggott
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Saughall Robin on April 08, 2021, 08:51:59 AM

Score Prediction...

Heart says Alty win... Halifax 1-2 ALTY (Hancock, Bell)

Head says draw... Halifax 1-1 ALTY (Hancock)

COYR!

I think this game will be 3-2 😏

As for the HOME game on Saturday, I'm going 1-0 and loads of tension! 😉
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 08, 2021, 08:59:51 AM
Do'h...

Yeh... Alty 2-1 Halifax (Hancock, Bell)

Or head saying... Alty 1-1 Halifax (Hancock)...

Old age kicking in... :)  :)  :) 
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: robininstockport on April 08, 2021, 09:38:33 AM
If Smith, Kosylo and Zouma are fit they all start. That's our best 11 for me and doesn't matter if its Bell or Piggott up top.

Doubtful all 3 will be available though.






Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: MarpleAlty on April 08, 2021, 03:39:05 PM
Halifax fanbase were falling over themselves wanting Nyal Bell back.

So why the hell aren't we playing him?!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Alty Bri on April 08, 2021, 04:12:32 PM
I would go with the first 11 suggested by Inter Alty but injuries may prevent this.
Yes, Bell has to be given an opportunity, or else he may as well return to Stockport.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Strong summer needed on April 09, 2021, 07:26:18 AM
Good to finally see an update on our absent players
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 09, 2021, 07:38:53 AM
Yep, the alternative Alty website the Alty Files has this...

BEFORE THE MATCH WITH FC HALIFAX TOWN

Altrincham entertain FC Halifax Town on Saturday in the first of seven home games in their final nine fixtures of the season.

Last time out, on Monday, Altrincham had eight players not in the matchday squad who had been enduring injury-related absences. They were:

Matty Kosylo: Matty has missed the last 4 fixtures. Initially he was out through a two-match suspension but has since missed the subsequent two matches having also picked up an injury.

Montel Gibson: Montel was injured in only his second game; he has since missed 6 matches.

Dan Mooney: Apart from 20 minutes as a used substitute against Aldershot Town, Dan has not featured in the last 14 fixtures.

Fisayo Adarabioyo: After eight starts, only one of which lasted for 90 minutes, Fisayo was injured and has since missed the last 22 league games

Andy White: Injury has sidelined Andy (right) for 8 of the last 9 games, with the exception being when he was named as a substitute, but was unused, against Aldershot.

Shaun Densmore: Shaun broke his arm against Bromley and has consequently missed the last 8 fixtures.

Yoan Zouma: Yoan has missed the last 4 games after picking up an injury in his fourth start.

Alistair Smith: Midfielder Alistair has missed 3 of the last 5 games.

Hopefully, one or more may return on Saturday against FC Halifax Town at the J. Davidson Stadium.

Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Leon on April 09, 2021, 10:33:00 AM
Does anyone know if Gibson has gone back to Grimsby after his month's loan? I would imagine so, given we've now got Bell.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Seth on April 09, 2021, 11:37:56 AM
Does anyone know if Gibson has gone back to Grimsby after his month's loan? I would imagine so, given we've now got Bell.

He must have done seeing as the month is up and no news of an extension
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 10, 2021, 08:05:07 AM
After the great news about Parky & the Club's future vision last night, i'm really buzzing and looking forward to a bright future...

Due to this added 'feel good' factor i'm now definitely going with an Alty win today... maybe 2-1 (Hancock, Piggott/Bell)...

Roll on 3pm... can't wait for today's match... COYR!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: rorysgrandad on April 10, 2021, 08:25:54 AM
Halifax fanbase were falling over themselves wanting Nyal Bell back.

So why the hell aren't we playing him?!
I think the current management team of whoever Bell plays for are better qualified to select a player, with all their current knowledge of a player’s performance in training, than a collection of unqualified individuals from a previous club’s forum with only historic performances to draw on.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: rorysgrandad on April 10, 2021, 08:37:55 AM
Freezing in Timperley and it’s started snowing. Spring has sprung!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on April 10, 2021, 09:08:47 AM
Freezing in Timperley and it’s started snowing. Spring has sprung!

The snow's not sticking, but we could have yet another wet playing surface to cope with. Met Office reckons sunshine and cloud now (it's grey and sleeting!) and rain after 2pm.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Alty Dave on April 10, 2021, 09:35:02 AM
I'm sure the pitch will be fine today, although its 9.33am by the ground and snowing. Not rained much in preceding week here.

We normally do well against better opposition, lets hope it continues today.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Seth on April 10, 2021, 10:46:15 AM
Halifax fanbase were falling over themselves wanting Nyal Bell back.

So why the hell aren't we playing him?!
I think the current management team of whoever Bell plays for are better qualified to select a player, with all their current knowledge of a player’s performance in training, than a collection of unqualified individuals from a previous club’s forum with only historic performances to draw on.

What's the point of the forum if we're not allowed to discuss football ideas?
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 10, 2021, 02:14:11 PM
Confirmed Team News...

TT

Senior
Mullarkey
Hannigan
Ogle

Williams
Moult

Ceesay
Hancock
Colclough

Piggott

Subs- Gould, Richman, Hardy, Peers, Bell

COYR!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 10, 2021, 02:16:39 PM
Still no Smith or Kosylo... no Hampson... Gould on bench... as is Bell again... Ceesay in for Hardy who also drops to bench...
Wonder if missing players are injured, dropped, or just rested? Oh well, we go with this team; so let's get behind em!

COYR!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: rorysgrandad on April 10, 2021, 02:20:40 PM
Halifax fanbase were falling over themselves wanting Nyal Bell back.

So why the hell aren't we playing him?!
I think the current management team of whoever Bell plays for are better qualified to select a player, with all their current knowledge of a player’s performance in training, than a collection of unqualified individuals from a previous club’s forum with only historic performances to draw on.


What's the point of the forum if we're not allowed to discuss football ideas?
Agreed Seth. Nobody speaks more tosh than me. 🙄
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on April 10, 2021, 02:36:00 PM
I wonder if Gould is on bench because TT has picked up an injury ? I sincerely hope not !
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Alty Bri on April 10, 2021, 02:52:59 PM
If I'm being honest, I'm not optimistic with that team. I would be ecstatic to be wrong though.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on April 10, 2021, 03:59:07 PM
I don't think the management should be too concerned at our failure to convert chances. In that woeful 45 minutes we barely created any chances. There were long periods when it was hard to tell which side were playing towards the Golf Road end. At one point we had a free kick at half way, and it ended up with TT without a Halifax player touching it ! We've been second best by quite some way and I don't see the management turning water into wine at HT. Prediction 0-3.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on April 10, 2021, 04:21:16 PM
I think the unending criticism of the surface by the commentary team is both unfair to the ground staff and, to be honest, erroneous.

Halifax seem to be having significantly fewer problems with it than we are.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Alty Bri on April 10, 2021, 04:26:49 PM
The constant criticism of the playing surface is embarrassing and cringeworthy.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Timperley The Best on April 10, 2021, 04:55:37 PM
A look of a pre season friendly ,  plus  a few who wouln't get in to most conf north starting line ups .Aren't most of them on 2 years deals ?
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on April 10, 2021, 05:04:02 PM
I think the unending criticism of the surface by the commentary team is both unfair to the ground staff and, to be honest, erroneous.

Halifax seem to be having significantly fewer problems with it than we are.
Halifax are used to playing on a midden. The pitch is way short of its best. It actually doesn't matter who plays up front - it might as well be Foz for all the service he'd receive. Not many emerged from that without being deserving of criticism.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Alty Bri on April 10, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
That was a thoroughly abject performance, the worst I've seen this season by some considerable distance.

I feared the worst when I saw the team sheet. Earlier in the season, we were struggling for goals even with the creativity of Kysolo and Smith, now without them, we don't actually look like fashioning out even a goalscoring opportunity.

Ogle did well enough to earn a contract (should he be available). As for the rest...I just hope there aren't too many 2-year contracts.

Moult and Williams together DOES NOT WORK. The tempo is much much much too slow.
Piggott and Ceesay are NOT going to score goals at this level against these sorts of defenders - neither are good enough to either hold the line, or put the ball in the net.

Hardy looks ok. Why he was dropped I'll never know. Hanks is the only lad who can score, why bring him off? These are the questions I'd love to put to Phil.





Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Thomas H on April 10, 2021, 05:06:44 PM
I have to say with more endeavour they could have done better there.
Hopefully the end of Piggot
Both full backs poor.
Colclough the only one that looked likely out of all of them.
Awful from Williams.
Pitch not to blame both teams played on it and once they scored that was it.
Lot of work to be done in close season and it has to be better than previous pre seasons.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on April 10, 2021, 05:16:39 PM
That was a thoroughly abject performance, the worst I've seen this season by some considerable distance.

I feared the worst when I saw the team sheet. Earlier in the season, we were struggling for goals even with the creativity of Kysolo and Smith, now without them, we don't actually look like fashioning out even a goalscoring opportunity.

Ogle did well enough to earn a contract (should he be available). As for the rest...I just hope there aren't too many 2-year contracts.

Moult and Williams together DOES NOT WORK. The tempo is much much much too slow.
Piggott and Ceesay are NOT going to score goals at this level against these sorts of defenders - neither are good enough to either hold the line, or put the ball in the net.

Hardy looks ok. Why he was dropped I'll never know. Hanks is the only lad who can score, why bring him off? These are the questions I'd love to put to Phil.


Some very salient points there.

What an utter non-event that game was. I've had more excitement creosoting the fence.

Pedestrian build-up and a miniscule threat in attack with the exception of Colclough.

Hancock was below par and Piggott was anonymous (and he has now exceeded 500 minutes without scoring a goal).

Our solitary goal in our last three matches has been that Colclough fluke at Maidenhead. That says it all.

 

Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 10, 2021, 05:22:58 PM
Another poor game... i would like the club to update fans on injuries... we obviously know Adarbioyo has been out most of the season and White out rest of season... plus assume Gibson loan not renewed due to injury, but where are the following players who don't even make the bench ie Hampson, Dens, Sutton, Zouma, Smith, Mooney, Kosylo... some of these would definitely improve our starting XI...

As for the game... thought 1st half quite even with only one real chance each - ours towards bar, their's a goal after our defenders stood off and let their player shift the ball onto his left foot to bury it into corner... 2nd half saw more chances for both teams - us via Colclough, Hancock, Ceesay, etc... though again no goals scored - our problem all season...

Didn't like fact we abandoned our usual passing game and getting crosses in from wing areas for a lot of the game and resorted to punting it forward which was stupid with 6ft 7inch keeper in goal... thought Bell did better than Piggott who did nothing bar gain more minutes for match fitness & Hardy adding something little extra when he came on...

Anyway, another defeat & poor performance... must improve... we still have faith in Parky taking us forward but again i ask the Club PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update us on the injury news... roll on next weekend when we go again... COYR!
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Freddie on April 10, 2021, 06:20:17 PM
A lot of different perceptions on this game, and we can all agree it was one to forget.

For me, Bell and Hardy must start the next game as 9 and 10 respectively, and hopefully we will see Smith and Kosylo back ASAP.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: robininstockport on April 10, 2021, 06:50:03 PM
Poor fodder.

Hardy has to start next game, as for who plays up front don't think it will matter 1 jot.

Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Inter Alty! on April 10, 2021, 07:43:04 PM
Maybe we should simply play with no striker at all... as feels like we have been doing this already all season... :(

Scotland 2010 played 4-6-0 formation...
Spain 2012 played 4-6-0 formation...
And City occasionally last 12mths no strikers...

Obviously City & Spain more successfully...

That said, and on a more serious note, i think Bell needs to be given a start up front and we MUST find a decent striker in the summer to solve our inability in front of goal...
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: rorysgrandad on April 10, 2021, 07:50:55 PM
I think the unending criticism of the surface by the commentary team is both unfair to the ground staff and, to be honest, erroneous.

Halifax seem to be having significantly fewer problems with it than we are.
Halifax are used to playing on a midden. The pitch is way short of its best. It actually doesn't matter who plays up front - it might as well be Foz for all the service he'd receive. Not many emerged from that without being deserving of criticism.
Has Foz been approached?
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Leon on April 10, 2021, 08:00:46 PM
Bell has to start next time out, for his sake and for Piggott's. I like Piggott but his performances are deteriorating and he needs to be taken out of the starting line-up for now.

I also think PP would do well to talk more openly to the fans about injuries and selection issues such as the reason why Bell has yet to start despite being our only proven goalscorer at this level. He may have his reasons for not doing so but he's creating problems with the fans that are unnecessary.
Title: Re: Halifax Match Thread - this Saturday
Post by: Toff Apple on April 11, 2021, 09:52:13 AM
I think the unending criticism of the surface by the commentary team is both unfair to the ground staff and, to be honest, erroneous.

Halifax seem to be having significantly fewer problems with it than we are.
Halifax are used to playing on a midden. The pitch is way short of its best. It actually doesn't matter who plays up front - it might as well be Foz for all the service he'd receive. Not many emerged from that without being deserving of criticism.
Has Foz been approached?

I agree with this Foz has a track record of collecting and distributing wayward footballs