V Cirencester (Away) 16th Jan 16

[Irishadrian]

Two teams on the same points  Likely to be a close game and of course we must be hopeful of another 3 points. Cirencester did receive a blow midweek when just after their win against Stratford  their established and excellent keeper Glyn Garner  announced his departure due to travel problems ( strange after more than 150 appearances) It is rumoured but not confirmed that he is off to Merthyr. Noted for marshalling his defence lets hope this has an adverse affect on their defenc.e tomorrow

[3spirit]

As we haven't played for awhile we may be a bit slow out the blocks tomorrow,so any advantage we can get over Cirencester is a good one.

 

To be honest,while I always want Slough to play for a win, tomorrow's game I wouldn't mind if we only get a draw,as to me that would be a decent result, considering our lack of game time, and with all the recent comings and goings of players.

[GlenSTFC]

Interested to see how new signing Lee Barney plays as he's been prolific locally in recent seasons.

[Irishadrian]

Glen  Im also keen to see what Lee Barney produces  He has had a mixed season so far  first 15 league games  0 goals  Between 6th Oct -24 th November 9 goals  9 games since them 0 goals   according to Wingate& Finchley website Lets hope he is heading for another purple patch.

[GlenSTFC]

Has he played every game though? He could have been injured or dropped during any period.

[Irishadrian]

Glen  I tried to establish that but their appearance section on their website ends at the end of last season  and Lee's individual profile is one of the few that doesnt expand  but few players play every game Im sure Neil or Jon will know

[Neil Baker]

Lee was on loan early on in the season at Marlow where he scored goals, as he picked up an injury pre season, where he was out for a couple of months!

[Irishadrian]

Neil thanks for that info.  Is Lee fully fit now?

[Neil Baker]

He is and has been for some time now, it was only an injury pre season that put him out of the start.

[Reading Rebel]

I don't know but I doubt if Lee Barney will start the game tomorrow as new players are more often on the bench.

[GlenSTFC]

I agree, would expect Charlie and George/Scott to start.

[Reading Rebel]

I agree, would expect Charlie and George/Scott to start.

 

 

Unfortunately, with the postponements, we haven't seen much of George. I think he's only come on as a sub in two games that were played, albeit early on against Poole scoring two goals.

 

As it's his last game for us tomorrow not sure if it's the best thing for the team if he starts the game.

[HorshamRebel]

Pitch inspection at 11am to see if the pitch is thawed out enough

[Reading Rebel]

What was the pitch like, nearer kick off time, the last few frosty mornings?

 

A better gauge than an 11am inspection IMO.

[HorshamRebel]

Next time, I'll know where to go to get a refund for what would have been unnecessary travelling costs RR   

[Matt]

Postponed.

[Reading Rebel]

Next time, I'll know where to go to get a refund for what would have been unnecessary travelling costs RR   

 

 

Would it have been unnecessary travelling HR?

 

With an 11am inspection the game was always going to be postponed.

[Manor Park Rebel]

Can't comment on the state of the pitch at Cirencester but it seems that games are much likely to be postponed now than they were twenty plus years ago. Is this a reflection of greater weather extremes or health and safety going mad. Bit of both perhaps. Eventually, football will have to be a summer sport but then excessive sun exposure will be the issue.

[RTyler01]

Good early call. Time enough to get to another game. On my way to MK Dons v Reading.

[RebelDelaney]

M.P.R can i remind you about the heat its 8pm and 28 degrees ha ha ha..

Another game that for Eddie will be back for at least.