Match Thread Exeter City (a) 29th July (8 Viewers)

[Ccfcisparks]

I wouldn’t say terrible no. Just looked slightly off it. Fine margins.

Not convinced that partnership is fully worked out yet. Simms is a penalty box striker, and we didn't really get the ball in that position for him.

 

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[ccfc1234]

My concerns after this game are Fadz and Collins.
Both looked off it.

I think Lati was more of a concern for me than Fadz. Lost a lot of 1 v 1 duels. Fitness comes before sharpness and I suspect a few of the lads will need next week to get there fitness up.

 

[SkyblueDad]

Who is the resident Palmer hater?

Same guy who hated Burge, Biamou and Wilson.

 

[covcity4life]

I wouldn’t say terrible no. Just looked slightly off it. Fine margins.

I already said that mate.

Apologise

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I think Lati was more of a concern for me than Fadz. Lost a lot of 1 v 1 duels. Fitness comes before sharpness and I suspect a few of the lads will need next week to get there fitness up.

I thought Lati was really good. He surprised me how good he was in the air.

 

[usskyblue]

I wouldn’t say terrible no. Just looked slightly off it. Fine margins.

 

[hill83]

I already said that mate.

Apologise

I could have said it first though. Fine margins

 

[Evo1883]

I thought Lati was really good. He surprised me how good he was in the air.

Looks like he could be fadz central replacement no?

 

[shmmeee]

I know how he feels , I felt the same v chapefield colts November 97 .. just too cold for me .. couldn't get going , bagged 48 that year

Should probably DM him that on Insta, proper inspirational

 

[Evo1883]

Should probably DM him that on Insta, proper inspirational

Should I put it as a quote with clouds in the background in black and white and italic font ?

Or with a lion roaring ?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Looks like he could be fadz central replacement no?

Not sure he's tall enough

 

[shmmeee]

Should I put it as a quote with clouds in the background in black and white and italic font ?

Or with a lion roaring ?

Definitely clouds

 

[steve101]

Only one game but I was disappointed in what I saw from Simms and Collins. Ladibieure looked much better on the right. Burroughs looks better going forward than backwards. Palmer was a class above, as was Hamer and Sheaf. Bink's looked very comfortable.
Eccles did well in midfield. Godden's movement was excellent but should have had at least a hat trick.

 

[bigfatronssba]

Unbeaten preseason.

Currently only 1 loss in 24 games

 

[Greggs]

Simms will score goals

please no criticism

Godden takes the pens

 

[Finham]

I really like our back three, and I think though he’ll have our hearts in our mouths a few times Collins will give us a different dynamic building from the back, we’ll give the ball away a lot less and play further up the pitch.

I think Hamer, van Ewijk, and whoever ends up partnering Simms will be key to our forward play so not sure what we can learn there.

Liked the bit I saw of Binks as well.

Hoping you mean in the cup games?

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Really disjointed upfront.

Yeah, I know it's only a friendly but Simms had a poor game, he's control and passing left a lot to be desired.

 

[shmmeee]

Godden just missing a yard of pace and playing spaces Simms looks like he wants to be playing. He’s still the guy you’d want taking a last minute pen or getting on the end of a half chance. I just worry our play has moved past him otherwise.

 

[SkyblueDad]

Simms will be okay

 

[shmmeee]

Hoping you mean in the cup games?

Well see. I don’t think Robins will be worrying too much based on that performance. Moore had a stinker his first pre-season but was excellent for the next 6-9 months.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Whatever happens with Hamer will define our season.

Keep him and we will have a good chance of competing again for the play offs, if he goes we will be mid table.

 

[glasgowfan]

Unbeaten preseason.

Currently only 1 loss in 24 games

But what a loss!

 

[Evo1883]

Can I just point out twitter admin called sheaf SHEAFO when he scored the goal .. tragic , feels like Andy thorn is our twitter guy

 

[fatso]

Simms will score goals

please no criticism

How would you rate him on that performance out of 10?

And yes, its a totally meaningless pre-season game.

 

[Matt smith]

Godden takes the pens

Godden won’t be starting

he’s not good enough

 

[clint van damme]

We'll click going forward, no doubt, especially if we keep Gus

 

[Matt smith]

How would you rate him on that performance out of 10?

And yes, its a totally meaningless pre-season game.

Give it a rest mate, 4 in 4 in pre season

he’s had one bad game and he’s not vik

 

[hill83]

How would you rate him on that performance out of 10?

And yes, its a totally meaningless pre-season game.

5

How long are you going to keep this one going on a scale of 1 to 10 with ten being ages.

 

[Finham]

Well see. I don’t think Robins will be worrying too much based on that performance. Moore had a stinker his first pre-season but was excellent for the next 6-9 months.

I really hope Wilson is first choice. Not quite sure what he's done to deserve being replaced by him. "he's a sweeper keeper"-he looks shocking, tbf.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Here's Gus.

The first half show's us what it would be like with out him , made all the difference when he came on.

 

[fatso]

I wouldn’t say terrible no. Just looked slightly off it. Fine margins.

 

[Evo1883]

 

[Martin180]

There were some hairy moments from the back line but all of them are very comfortable on the ball and are good passers .
Even though Simms was slightly off it today it looked like him and Godden are getting a good understanding going .
Centrally we were different class
Collins didnt fill me with confidence though

 

[Evo1883]

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[fatso]

Only one game but I was disappointed in what I saw from Simms and Collins. Ladibieure looked much better on the right. Burroughs looks better going forward than backwards. Palmer was a class above, as was Hamer and Sheaf. Bink's looked very comfortable.
Eccles did well in midfield. Godden's movement was excellent but should have had at least a hat trick.

Careful Steve, your not allowed to say anything other than Simms looks world class, otherwise your a hater!