Braintree (Away) The Braintree No Train Bees Match Thread

[dawat]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

[BeeArmy22]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

We signed a back up CF? His name’s dom Telford and he scored 30+ goals in league 2 a few years ago.

[DerekRocholl]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

No wonder Brennan had a go at our supporters for moaning. We have enjoyed one of our best ever seasons, a feast of goals and superb defending, goal keeping and midfield play, yet we still have people managing to find something to moan about. How about just enjoying this season and worry about next season when it is in the offing ?

[hoofer2]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

We are 8 points ahead with 5 games to go. Lost for the first time in 25 games. Highlights showed we had more chances than I remembered during the game.

This is just one bad day at the office and we move on. As for backup striker.... I have been watching seasonal highlights backwards to decide on goal of the season. Telford has scored a few too.

I think not starting with a back 3 and wing backs was the main cause of our problems. Braintree dominated the midfield and the ball hardly reached the forwards. Kenlock, Coker and Glover combine so well on the left.

[WestHampsteadBee]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

What in the waffle is this post

[beeman]

Bees lose our first game in 5 months this, have an 8 point gap to 2nd with 5 games to go and we are treated to a 14 page match thread with the predictable drivel and over reaction. Let’s all calm down, remember how good this squad, not 11 but squad of players is and relax ourselves.

[becbee]

I have no doubt that we will go up as champions, but, and yes there had to be one, why make things so difficult for ourselves? Our lack of a strong back up centre forward (in old money) has been known for more than just this season. Yet the club hasn't sorted it out. We sign talented injury prone players by the carload, who may occasionally actually play for more than 20 minutes, but sign back up centre forward, no chance. Surely there must be some in the lower leagues worth a punt on and even loan out unless we desperately need them recalled owing to injury of our first choice striker.
To me, to have to change our whole successful style of play because one player is injured just seems like nonsense and potentially costly. But will will our club learn from this or will it just continue as is when we get into League Two? I have my doubts.

It is ridiculous to infer that Ndlovu is injury prone. This is the first game he's missed for us since signing.
Browne does have a history with injury, if he didn't he'd have been out of our reach.
We have signed Telford on loan.
This team is not dependant on a centre forward to score, we have scored throughout the team.
We did not lose yesterday because one player was injured. Were you at the match? We lost because for the first time since Xmas we conceded more than one goal in a match.

[Masuka]

Bees lose our first game in 5 months this, have an 8 point gap to 2nd with 5 games to go and we are treated to a 14 page match thread with the predictable drivel and over reaction. Let’s all calm down, remember how good this squad, not 11 but squad of players is and relax ourselves.

We were absolutely dog shite yesterday lad

[adher36]

I don't think being concerned about a defeat and a bad performance can be considered overreacting. We all desperately want to seal this promotion as soon as we can, but yesterday's lethargic, mistake laden performance was incredibly concerning.

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

If Wealdstone beat us, then York have two games to play before we next take to the field against Eastleigh. And they'll win both of those games, as well as their other remaining games this season, so there is every possibility that the league table will shortly see us only two points ahead of York.

Suddenly going 14 points clear as we did after the Altrincham game feels like a long time ago.

[beeman]

Bees lose our first game in 5 months this, have an 8 point gap to 2nd with 5 games to go and we are treated to a 14 page match thread with the predictable drivel and over reaction. Let’s all calm down, remember how good this squad, not 11 but squad of players is and relax ourselves.

We were absolutely dog shite yesterday lad

Indeed, bin it and move on. Bad days happen, you would be deluded to think we wouldn’t have another bad day this season. Either that or not followed Barnet for very long.

[jamiefrbees]

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

no it isn't.

Thank goodness for the many sane voices as I would be feeling very very lonely right now.

[rudebwoyben]

I don't think being concerned about a defeat and a bad performance can be considered overreacting. We all desperately want to seal this promotion as soon as we can, but yesterday's lethargic, mistake laden performance was incredibly concerning.

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

If Wealdstone beat us, then York have two games to play before we next take to the field against Eastleigh. And they'll win both of those games, as well as their other remaining games this season, so there is every possibility that the league table will shortly see us only two points ahead of York.

Suddenly going 14 points clear as we did after the Altrincham game feels like a long time ago.

This is the very definition of an over-reacting post, which comes to a conclusion based on a set of assumptions.
It will be a different affair at the Hive on Saturday. Dean won’t tolerate another performance like this one.

[rudebwoyben]

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

no it isn't.

Thank goodness for the many sane voices as I would be feeling very very lonely right now.

I just feel that he’s trolling here.

[beeman]

I don't think being concerned about a defeat and a bad performance can be considered overreacting. We all desperately want to seal this promotion as soon as we can, but yesterday's lethargic, mistake laden performance was incredibly concerning.

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

If Wealdstone beat us, then York have two games to play before we next take to the field against Eastleigh. And they'll win both of those games, as well as their other remaining games this season, so there is every possibility that the league table will shortly see us only two points ahead of York.

Suddenly going 14 points clear as we did after the Altrincham game feels like a long time ago.

If if if.

[FatherStairmaster]

I don't think being concerned about a defeat and a bad performance can be considered overreacting. We all desperately want to seal this promotion as soon as we can, but yesterday's lethargic, mistake laden performance was incredibly concerning.

Often the first defeat after a long unbeaten run is immediately followed by another defeat in the next game.

If Wealdstone beat us, then York have two games to play before we next take to the field against Eastleigh. And they'll win both of those games, as well as their other remaining games this season, so there is every possibility that the league table will shortly see us only two points ahead of York.

Suddenly going 14 points clear as we did after the Altrincham game feels like a long time ago.

Almost feel you’d love us not to go up. What would there be to moan about if we do?