Kettering at home 2nd May 2018 19.45 Play-off Semi-Final

[Reading Rebel]

Any news on how many Kettering fans will be making the trip?

 

Have they filled any coaches yet?

 

 

Funny you should say that but looking on their web-site/forum/twitter/facebook there is no mention of any coaches being booked.

[GlenSTFC]

I read somewhere that they had filled one coach. I’d expect anywhere between 200-400.

[Reading Rebel]

I read somewhere that they had filled one coach. I’d expect anywhere between 200-400.

 

 

How do they communicate with their supporters about a coach if they don't put anything on their social media sites?

[Irishadrian]

The problem with their social media is that most sites are defunct and in some cases years out of date and some up to date sites don't at first glance appear to be what they are almost like they resent other non Kettering people taking a look I can also only find mention of one coach but I'm sure there'll be a number of cars coming

[Irishadrian]

One of their sites is giving several routes by road from Kettering to AP so they are clearly expecting some cars to be making their way

[Reading Rebel]

Just looked at the video of the home game with Kettering where we lost 2-1 also to refresh my memory on who were our starting 11 that day.

 

                 Turner

 

     Smart  Hollis  Nisbet  Wells

 

Harris  Fraser  Webb  Dunn  Lench

 

                  Flood

 

Subs Togwell  Dobson  Williams  James  Jackman

 

 

I cannot remember if we only played one up front or one of our midfielders played alongside Flood.

[GlenSTFC]

Pretty sure (like we did) they’d announce coach info at their game on Saturday.

[Radders]

Pretty certain lench supported flood with Webb nominally in the left midfield role.

[Curtis]

This is not necessarily what I would consider to be our strongest line up, but it is the starting line-up I think our Managers will go with considering the opposition:-

 

Turner

 

Hollis Day Nisbet Wells

 

Lench Davies Togwell Dobson

 

Flood B. Harris

[GlenSTFC]

I gather you’ve not read the match preview Curtis!

[GlenSTFC]

I’ll go with:

Turner

Fraser, Nisbet, Day, Wells

Harris, Togwell, Davies, Dobson

Flood, Williams

Subs: Hollis, Smart, Lench, Dunn, Coles

[Neil Baker]

Pretty certain lench supported flood with Webb nominally in the left midfield role.

We played a 4231 formation that day, something we had done a few times in pre season, with Sean and Webby holding roles.

Edited May 1, 2018 by Neil Baker

[Stan]

 

Think Josh Jackman is really unlucky to miss out on the squad . Thought he has been exceptional this season and definitely the most improved player I've seen compared to last season, when I questioned if he was good enough for us.

 

For me the defence is a no-brainier then

Fraser

Hollis

Nisbet

Wells

 

In the middle It's got to be

Togs

Then it's a toss up between Lench and Dunn , if the managers feel he's fit I'd go with Dunn

Out wide, again no brainier

Harris and Dobbo

 

Up,front

 

Flood

And then the real toughie manny or perry .

I love Manny to bits and think he's a joy to watch but think I would go with Coles due to him being on fire goals wise .

 

So it's

Turner

Fraser Hollis Nisbet Wells

Harris Togwell Lench Dobson

FLood Coles

 

Subs WIliams Davies Day Dunn Smart

 

never picked one right all season so this will Definitely NOT be the starting 11!

Edited May 1, 2018 by Stan

[Curtis]

I gather you’ve not read the match preview Curtis!

You gathered correctly...... I think we’ll see Coles in then.

[Radders]

Curtis, guy Hollis has never played at right back in 5 years for us if memory serves me right, so why tomorrow night?

[Curtis]

Radders,

 

For his strength, pace, tackling, aerial ability, throw-ins...... feel free to add other qualities that he has which will negate Kettering’s attack, and cause problems for them defensively.

 

And had you ever seen Nisbet play as a striker before this season, and was it Inns or Nisbet that played as a defensive midfielder at Kettering?

[Neil Baker]

What is interesting is very few of you have gone with the same team, some have guaranteed starters some for same players not even in squad etc.

Now you know how tough it is for us, we have to leave some very good players out the side, who have been huge for us all season, and will be huge for us next season either at this level or the one above.

What is picked tomorrow might well not be picked for the final if we were to get there also.

We have been consistent as we have an excellent squad, and whilst some won’t start and some won’t get on, if we do win and get promoted they have all been a part of it.

Whatever side we pick if we are to lose we will be told we should have picked player A and can’t believe we left player B out... that is the nature of the beast, only one side can win tomorrow and there are two very good teams going into the game.

I hope that we get it right and we prevail.

I urge that everyone gets behind the team, and we encourage friends and family to get out and support the lads.

Fingers crossed in 24 hours this message board is discussing the team for a play off final. COYR

[rebelbrewer]

What is interesting is very few of you have gone with the same team, some have guaranteed starters some for same players not even in squad etc.

Now you know how tough it is for us, we have to leave some very good players out the side, who have been huge for us all season, and will be huge for us next season either at this level or the one above.

What is picked tomorrow might well not be picked for the final if we were to get there also.

We have been consistent as we have an excellent squad, and whilst some won’t start and some won’t get on, if we do win and get promoted they have all been a part of it.

Whatever side we pick if we are to lose we will be told we should have picked player A and can’t believe we left player B out... that is the nature of the beast, only one side can win tomorrow and there are two very good teams going into the game.

I hope that we get it right and we prevail.

I urge that everyone gets behind the team, and we encourage friends and family to get out and support the lads.

Fingers crossed in 24 hours this message board is discussing the team for a play off final. COYR

Neil, all I know is I don't envy your decision, although I do envy the strength in depth you have to select from. You and Unders have built the squad that has taken us from nearly men a division down to promotion contenders for the national league and for that you deserve great credit.

 

I have my views between players but since I don't think I could easily make the decision I'll keep quiet for now and cheer on the team you select.

 

All the best. COYR.

 

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[3spirit]

I agree, we should have played it in the corner for the added on time, it will be nice to see your views on that.

 

What are you, Jon's parrot?

 

 

Dolphin Rebel,please read my post on page 2 of the Royston thread.

Edited May 2, 2018 by 3spirit

[Big J R]

I read somewhere that they had filled one coach. I’d expect anywhere between 200-400.

 

That's one hell of a big coach !!!!