Royston away

[3spirit]

As you say 3spirit we were the better team in the first half. The first chance fell to Ryan O'Toole who really should have, as a minimum, hit the target but he fired wide. A couple of weeks ago he would have buried it, now he's not looking anything like the player he was when he was scoring with practically every chance that came his way.

 

The first goal came when Warro mis-cued a back pass, which in itself is not terminal, but then Murphy loses concentration and gets caught out of position from the quickly taken throw in which leads to a far post cross and Royston's first goal. One lapse of concentration and we are punished.

 

I don't think either goalie had a decent save to make in the first half, so we'd done enough to go in at half time at least level and maybe 1-0 to the good if Ryan O'toole had his shooting boots on.

 

As I've said IMO the second half was nip and tuck until Brownie was caught out by a long punt forward and the ball bounced up nicely for the Royston forward to lob the advancing Warro.

 

IMO It was only when we made the changes because we had to chase the game that Royston got on top and had a few chances to score.

 

I honestly don't believe that the players don't care and 'only went through the motions'

 

We have hit a sticky patch at the wrong time and have very little time to get ourselves out of it but I'm sure it won't be for lack of trying from the players.

 

I do agree that losing NBH was the pivotal changing point of our season but how do you replace a player like him at such short notice?

 

Losing Swifty was also a big blow and to also lose Rhone at the same time has left us very unbalance down the left hand side.

 

I must admit I do feel a bit let down by Swifty. Would he have packed up playing if he hadn't of got sent off and incurred the wrath of SB, somehow I doubt it.

 

The odds are stacked against us reaching the play-offs but until it's mathematically impossible I am getting behind the team 100%.

 

Thought it was a strange decision to take both full backs off. Didn't think Danny Murphy was having one of his better games but as you say we are unbalanced on the left side.I thought Adam Martin was wasted there. Amazed Joe Chandiram wasn't among the subs. Didn't think he had a bad game at Northwood. Wouldn't say I'm his or Dominic Rhone's biggest fan but we're struggling big time on the left.

 

The centre of midfield struggled today.I would like us to play Sam Bateman or Sean Fraser in there.Someone young,mobile and fit.I know Bates went with Kyle Anthony but for me,apart from one move,he looked unsure what his job was. Dave Deeney could play right back till his brother is fit. Thus resting him from the rigours of centre midfield,as he's looking tired.

With Jake Parsons in front of him,he won't have so much running. I think we should use a tighter 3-man centre midfield and use Murphy and Parsons for width.Our midfield has not been good for long while but nor has our defence since NBH went.

 

I don't believe the players don't care but I do think some players get away with doing very little,where others who aren't SB's favourites,get hauled on the coals if they make a tiny mistake.

I feel the season is practically over in the race for promotion but admire your sentiments about staying 100% behind the team.You're an optimist. I'm a realist !

[HEAVY TRUCKER]

when oh when will we learn that long balls to short forwards facing tall defenders just don't work, the last few games that is all we have been doing, i hear excuses oh the state of the pitch won't allow that, well the answer is shorter passes more running overlapping play, read the game when you lose the ball fight back chase the ball like it was your wallet, close down the opposition don't give them time to think what to do with the ball force their hand or take it off of them. i'm told you should not expect that type of football at our level , why not ? i see the opposition doing it to us week in week out, so if they can do it why can't we just simple basics done well that is all i want to see.

[brighton_rebel]

I'm trying to erase the last few weeks from my mind.

Impressed with the set up at Royston, the professionalism on the day, their support and the warm welcome in the Green Man. Definetly a club on the up

[3spirit]

when oh when will we learn that long balls to short forwards facing tall defenders just don't work, the last few games that is all we have been doing, i hear excuses oh the state of the pitch won't allow that, well the answer is shorter passes more running overlapping play, read the game when you lose the ball fight back chase the ball like it was your wallet, close down the opposition don't give them time to think what to do with the ball force their hand or take it off of them. i'm told you should not expect that type of football at our level , why not ? i see the opposition doing it to us week in week out, so if they can do it why can't we just simple basics done well that is all i want to see.

 

You make a good point here,Heavy Trucker. Some of our players think it's not down to them to do the chasing back and the donkey work.That's why I believe we should add a couple of younger heads to our team. Players who are willing to do it. As you say long balls are pointless,given the players we have but even the good hold-up play by Danny Burnell or Ed Smith has been poor,of late.

 

Obviously,the opposition are there to upset your rhythm and we have struggled against these teams that play the closing down quickly game.Thus why we need to adapt our game in different circumstances to fight fire with fire.

Didn't think Royston played that sort of game yesterday.Though,they did have one or two players who liked to play rough and mix it.

Particularly their no 7, who looked a useful player and a pain in the **** at the same time.

 

What I liked about Royston was you didn't hear any bickering from them and they worked as a team. A credit to their manager.

 

Slough have better players but unfortunately are too individualistic and have a problem working as a team. Looking from the outside in, there appears to be too many factions within the camp. I'm of the opinion when non-league stars come to the team,they shouldn't be able to walk straight into the side.

We need to get to establish the framework of the team and it's work ethic, then enhance it with individual talent.Seems we're miles away from this,currently.

Edited April 7, 2013 by 3spirit

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Need some fresh faces..... We had no width again... We have resigned Herron Sinclair and sonner who can play wide. I'd would hope to see all 3 involved on Tuesday

[Martin]

Time for a change in my opinion. Our run in is horrendous and I just can't see us doing enough to make the play offs. It would make sense to try and get the new manager in so that he can have a look at some of the better teams in our divsion and then see what needs to be done with our squad and start making the required changes for next season. Then he can hit the ground running in August. Steve Bateman has done an excellent job turning us from relegation fodder to play off contenders and I thank him for that but we need to be looking to win the league and we just don't seem capable of putting that sort of run together.

[readingrebel]

Need some fresh faces..... We had no width again... We have resigned Herron Sinclair and sonner who can play wide. I'd would hope to see all 3 involved on Tuesday

 

 

Chris Heron, Steve Sinclair?

 

I think some people have short memories.

 

Both left us because they had passed there sell by date. Both talented players but not willing or unable to knuckle down and make the most of their god given talent.

 

Both probably haven't kicked a ball in anger since they left us so can we please have no more talk about them coming back on some sort of rescue mission because it's not going to happen.

[Radders]

Not a rescue mission reading but surely it's better to have 5 subs on the bench for a game rather than 3 or 4. Otherwise what was the point of resigning all these players?!?

[readingrebel]

Not a rescue mission reading but surely it's better to have 5 subs on the bench for a game rather than 3 or 4. Otherwise what was the point of resigning all these players?!?

 

 

Agree Radders, better than a short bench but if other players are available I wouldn't give them a look in.

Edited April 7, 2013 by readingrebel

[Mark44]

I think we need sonner back in the side now

 

O toole has been scoring but looks a little short of 100% still

 

Burnell has 3 goals in last 14 games

 

Smith is just coming back from injury and lacking confidence in front of goal

[Chris]

The problem is for us the transfer window is shut so we can't go out and sign anyone to give us more width.

 

As many have said were at our best when we get the ball wide and down the sides to cross into the area for Burnell. Yet yesterday we took off our two full-backs and Jake, so there was no width at all. As a result in recent games it's just been lumped into the box to Burnell as there are no wide options and he's got no chance against 6'5+ centre backs in the air.

 

For me the balance of our starting side in the last few weeks has been full of players who do similar roles and are similar types of players - especially in midfield. We need different types of players in the team and bench to make us much more of a threat and give us more variety in the way we play.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Chris

[Sir Rebel1965]

Sam Bateman was there yesterday, but yet again not used as he is a team player who does not mind getting stuck in and chasing the ball.

 

If Bateman cannot see what is required and it is his on his doorstep (actually in his own house) then what chance does he have of picking a whole "team" of players?

[readingrebel]

I think we need sonner back in the side now

 

O toole has been scoring but looks a little short of 100% still

 

Burnell has 3 goals in last 14 games

 

Smith is just coming back from injury and lacking confidence in front of goal

 

 

Disagree about O'Toole.

 

I think he's had enough games now to be fit.

 

I think he gives the impression he's not fit because he doesn't run around a lot and chase players down and IMO tends to try to hog the ball instead of making the easy pass.

Edited April 7, 2013 by readingrebel

[hotspur]

The club has one of the largest squads, but it does not have a "team".

 

Bateman is not capable of taking those with skills and crafting a team of players that can play as a unit and adapt to a changing game - he just gathers a group of recognised players and leaves it to them how they play.

 

This was the reason he was asked to leave Hemel.

 

Steve Easterbrook needs to start looking at some CV's to see who is the next manager of Slough.

I notice you are all agreeing with me now-but ain't got the b*lls to admit it.

[HorshamRebel]

The main issue we have is what all teams have.

 

We control the game by playing passing football until we go behind by a silly mistake.

 

We then start to rush our play which leads to more mistakes, long balls, and stray passes... When we should continue to play the same relaxed style with simple passes that had us control the game before.

 

Every team does it from park football to the Premiership

 

How many times have you seen a team on TV suddenly lump it gorward to noone just because they are losing when they are known as a good passing team

[OLDER RAM]

I see the "RAMS" won again yesterday, quietly going about there business just outside the play-off places watched by the second lowest attendance of the day in our division. That team is predominently the same team as last season, and I think that if your looking for a new manager, then Byron Walton is your man. He knows how to get results with a minimal budget in this league, something that Mr Bateman with a bigger budget has failed to do for the last three maybe four seasons miserably. With bigger resources and more support I have no doubt that Byron Walton would give the "REBELS" a much stronger chance of promotion next season if he was appointed as the new manager, working on a budget his results speak for them selves, what do you think ?

[Sir Rebel1965]

I notice you are all agreeing with me now-but ain't got the b*lls to admit it.

 

"Bateman cant blame off the field issues for the stagnation that has held us down for a third year - the money is there, the new ground is now a reality (or very nearly), fan numbers have increased, it is the performance and leadership on the field that is not going anywhere." - posted by me on 5th May 2012 - now YOU are agreeing with me but ain't got the b*lls to admit it!

 

Keep up Hotspur - some of us have seen Batemans failings for a number of years, but you only cottened on this season!

[readingrebel]

I see the "RAMS" won again yesterday, quietly going about there business just outside the play-off places watched by the second lowest attendance of the day in our division. That team is predominently the same team as last season, and I think that if your looking for a new manager, then Byron Walton is your man. He knows how to get results with a minimal budget in this league, something that Mr Bateman with a bigger budget has failed to do for the last three maybe four seasons miserably. With bigger resources and more support I have no doubt that Byron Walton would give the "REBELS" a much stronger chance of promotion next season if he was appointed as the new manager, working on a budget his results speak for them selves, what do you think ?

 

 

Where is Byron now?

 

I thought he packed up managing due to work or personal problems?

[OLDER RAM]

Ive heard he's itching to get back !

would REBELS welcome him as the new manager ?

Edited April 7, 2013 by OLDER RAM

[3spirit]

I see the "RAMS" won again yesterday, quietly going about there business just outside the play-off places watched by the second lowest attendance of the day in our division. That team is predominently the same team as last season, and I think that if your looking for a new manager, then Byron Walton is your man. He knows how to get results with a minimal budget in this league, something that Mr Bateman with a bigger budget has failed to do for the last three maybe four seasons miserably. With bigger resources and more support I have no doubt that Byron Walton would give the "REBELS" a much stronger chance of promotion next season if he was appointed as the new manager, working on a budget his results speak for them selves, what do you think ?

 

Byron Walton? If he can't manage SYCOB, how is he going to manage Slough?

 

The point you raise is a good one,Older Ram but one swallow doesn't make a summer.

 

Whoever we get or if we stick with Bateman, some major changes are needed,if Slough really want promotion.