Gateshead (Away) The Heed of The Table Match Thread

[Spanker Ridley]

I get the impression that CS is a yes man. I can't see DB having it any other way.

If true that does not reflect well on DB or CS. A good leader should be able to listen to constructive criticism, and take it on it on board or not as appropriate. Worrying if CS feels he cannot voice his opinion.

I suspect neither is the case.

[johnnyfairbrotherbee]

Just hanging it out there…I thought that was an excellent, pretty high quality match between 2 slick teams committed to passing rather than lumping it. Lots of skill on both sides but with enough scuffs/ miskicks to show why no-one on the pitch is going to play for Man City quite yet. A lot of our passing was excellent, maybe the groans rather than cheers when the final pass broke down reflect higher expectations this year than last. Towards the end Gateshead were knackered – it’s a credit to Barnet that we worked them so hard. Hope the highlights show that 2 -minute spell when the ball hardly left their six yard box, 2 point blanks saves, a couple of blocks… Just needed to take some of those chances!
Think it’s also possible to say Gateshead are very good. Their no 10 must be a nightmare to play against, his movement off the ball was excellent. The 9 & 12 were excellent too and if our defenders couldn’t keep them in their back pocket all match, I don’t think it means they were poor overall. The tackle before their first goal was brilliant – just unlucky the ball fell to Gateshead players. Probably in a minority but I thought the ref had a good game – early yellow cards for both teams for shirt pulling meant the game flowed well after that. Also thought Gateshead stewards were welcoming and chatty, toilets cleaned before half time and free parking. Pretty positive compared to many away grounds!

Are you new here?

Not new – still have a signed photo of Johnny Fairbrother somewhere - but choose my moments to drop in here. There’s enough wild hate and anger in the real world so I try and treat football as an escape – should have picked another club!

[Uniman61]

Johnny Fairbrother, now there was a player, 20-30 cigarettes a day and still went past players as if not there. enjoyed your post, only part I didn't see eye to eye on is the part you said 'just unlucky the ball fell to a Gateshead player', there was four of there players to two of our defenders, they had a choice of which player was going to put it in the net, not what I would describe as unlucky. I thought our back line like Maidenhead game looked slow, which is worrying when we have 13 to choose from.

[Jimbokav1971]

Just hanging it out there…I thought that was an excellent, pretty high quality match between 2 slick teams committed to passing rather than lumping it. Lots of skill on both sides but with enough scuffs/ miskicks to show why no-one on the pitch is going to play for Man City quite yet. A lot of our passing was excellent, maybe the groans rather than cheers when the final pass broke down reflect higher expectations this year than last. Towards the end Gateshead were knackered – it’s a credit to Barnet that we worked them so hard. Hope the highlights show that 2 -minute spell when the ball hardly left their six yard box, 2 point blanks saves, a couple of blocks… Just needed to take some of those chances!
Think it’s also possible to say Gateshead are very good. Their no 10 must be a nightmare to play against, his movement off the ball was excellent. The 9 & 12 were excellent too and if our defenders couldn’t keep them in their back pocket all match, I don’t think it means they were poor overall. The tackle before their first goal was brilliant – just unlucky the ball fell to Gateshead players. Probably in a minority but I thought the ref had a good game – early yellow cards for both teams for shirt pulling meant the game flowed well after that. Also thought Gateshead stewards were welcoming and chatty, toilets cleaned before half time and free parking. Pretty positive compared to many away grounds!

Good post.

I've watched the match through once, (but I was tired & missed bits), and am looking at it again now. Their GK Moss had a 100% pass/throw rate at HT compared to a 55% success rate for Hayes. He even stopped Oluwo taking a short GK early in 2nd half and whether he was right to or not, I don't understand why there is confusion. Why does Oluwo want to take a short goal-kick but Hayes wants to go long? They both can't be right. I'm collating some stats at the moment, but it's fair to say that Hayes' long passing isn't great, but that's probably to be expected as he's only got Stead, Chappers, Brunt & RHJ to aim at. As of 55 mins Hayes had succeeded with 5 of 16 long balls at 31%, and as well as the players seeming confused by something really basic, I'm also really confused. Just as a really basic comparison, their GK Moss had only failed with 1 single pass of any type as of 55 mins. We actually dominated the ball, but they seemed to be more astute in their use of the ball they did have.

One of these long clearances/passes is what led directly to their 1st goal. It all seems a bit muddled to me DB needs to decide what we're doing, and deal with whichever players it is who aren't following the plan. If that's Hayes then.....

[DSM]

Joe Grimwood in team of the week again and getting plaudits in most matches, whether it’s January or sooner looks like he’s got a role to play for us this season

[jamiefrbees]

Just hanging it out there…I thought that was an excellent, pretty high quality match between 2 slick teams committed to passing rather than lumping it. Lots of skill on both sides but with enough scuffs/ miskicks to show why no-one on the pitch is going to play for Man City quite yet. A lot of our passing was excellent, maybe the groans rather than cheers when the final pass broke down reflect higher expectations this year than last. Towards the end Gateshead were knackered – it’s a credit to Barnet that we worked them so hard. Hope the highlights show that 2 -minute spell when the ball hardly left their six yard box, 2 point blanks saves, a couple of blocks… Just needed to take some of those chances!
Think it’s also possible to say Gateshead are very good. Their no 10 must be a nightmare to play against, his movement off the ball was excellent. The 9 & 12 were excellent too and if our defenders couldn’t keep them in their back pocket all match, I don’t think it means they were poor overall. The tackle before their first goal was brilliant – just unlucky the ball fell to Gateshead players. Probably in a minority but I thought the ref had a good game – early yellow cards for both teams for shirt pulling meant the game flowed well after that. Also thought Gateshead stewards were welcoming and chatty, toilets cleaned before half time and free parking. Pretty positive compared to many away grounds!

Are you new here?

Not new – still have a signed photo of Johnny Fairbrother somewhere - but choose my moments to drop in here. There’s enough wild hate and anger in the real world so I try and treat football as an escape – should have picked another club!

This was just a John Cism and a huge compliment for your balanced view and non-knee jerk perspective

[Ajtheone04]

Joe Grimwood in team of the week again and getting plaudits in most matches, whether it’s January or sooner looks like he’s got a role to play for us this season

Was thinking this as well. I was wondering if his social media presence lead to him being slightly overpraised but the NL TOTW is a much more objective measure.

[Berlinbee]

I don’t think there’s much convincing many of you. Too many miserable sods

Convincing of what? I just have a different opinion to you. I think a combination of Brennan’s tactics, decision-making and game management isn’t to the standard of that of a championship winning manager. He’s the Gareth Southgate of non league. Great bloke, great recruitment but just doesn’t have the minerals ala Paul Cook, Phil Parkinson or Dave Challinor at Stockport to get us over the line. That’s my opinion and I don’t think it’s that far fetched or leftfield to be honest.

Lucky I’m not the media lad raising questions to his face, I’m sure it’d turn sour in seconds and I’d be told I’m breaking ranks with the ‘togetherness’

And with analysis such as ‘not having the minerals’, it’s no wonder you’re not doing our interviews

didn’t think it’d only take 48 hours after writing this for it to happen