v Dover Athletic

[Reading Rebel]

Dover making some significant signings:

 

[Reading Rebel]

Any attendance over 800 will be good, over 1,000 will be exceptional.

Whatever the attendance is, win games playing good football and our crowds will go up.  

 

[GlenSTFC]

48 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Dover making some significant signings:

 

Not sure I’d class any of those as significant or decent signings? Obviously we’ll soon see how good they are!

[Reading Rebel]

5 hours ago, GlenSTFC said:

Not sure I’d class any of those as significant or decent signings? Obviously we’ll soon see how good they are!

Certainly Oyenuga is a significant signing.

Highly thought of by the Farnborough supporters.

Just to add that striker Zidan Sutherland was nominated in the NLS team of the week.

Edited August 7, 2023 by Reading Rebel

[DonnyNo6]

22 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

Any attendance over 800 will be good, over 1,000 will be exceptional.

Whatever the attendance is, win games playing good football and our crowds will go up.  

 

Certainly cannot see Dover bringing many, I'm sure last season it was a very small amount that travelled over.

I agree, anything 800+ would be really good I think.

[Mark44]

Agree with the 800+ sentiment....Whilst we have 600 season ticket holders that will include the freebies for kids so no obligation to attend....

I also think that people may look towards the Torquay game rather than Dover (those who are floating fans)

[Curtis]

Tickets can be bought online in advance for this match with a £2 discount on match day admission prices, so

Adults £13, Concessions 65+ £8, Concession 14-17 £3

https://ethicalticketing.org/slough-town-fc/event/522330009

[Reading Rebel]

On 08/08/2023 at 08:46, DonnyNo6 said:

Certainly cannot see Dover bringing many, I'm sure last season it was a very small amount that travelled over.

I agree, anything 800+ would be really good I think.

Agree, cannot see Dover bringing many.

Got to also add in the fact that it's peak holiday time.

800 might be being a tad on the optimistic side.

Edited August 12, 2023 by Reading Rebel

[Sir Rebel1965]

No points after two games, the second against Dover at "Fortress Arbour Park", and Dover are a team that has been in trouble.

Now is the time to see if the new owners have a spine and are prepared to spend like Wrexham, or if they are just wannabes like Walter Mitty!

Loads of big plans and pumping out the good news stories so far to try and sell hyped up memberships, however the reality of NLS is kicking in.

This year's squad is significantly larger than Bakes and Unders had for the last few seasons, Scott's honeymoon period is over, so time for the performance's on the pitch to happen, or the new owners will start twitching and wondering what they have signed up for, and the fans will wonder what has happened to THEIR club!

No points on the board and already in catch up mode, the pressure is now on!

[Richierebel1]

What a joke of a post that is! First of all you say our squad is bigger than bakes and unders then you want the new owners to buy new players?! What is this football manager? We were beaten by two awful decisions against Maidstone and two outstanding saves by their keeper today. I for one am more likely to keep coming back to watch this team than the one bakes and unders left. Josh is back next game, as will Dan. If you had read the programme notes from Ashley they are working tirelessly to improve the match day experience. We just need to start getting the rub of the green and results will start coming. 

[Martin]

Certainly no time to panic after two games! All the off field work is fantastic more sponsorship, good buzz about the place, decent attendance and great work on social media. All needs to be carried on and well done to those making all the efforts.

No way did we deserve to loss that game. Both their goals totally against run of play. They barely tested Hubert.

David looked very lively when he game on and I thought he was going to turn the game in our favour. Gutted to lose like that. 

Edited August 12, 2023 by Martin

[Sir Rebel1965]

Match day experience is about winning games, but if you are happy to loose every week so long as the beer is cheap, that is your choice.

[Sir Rebel1965]

Dulwich had a great match day experience and a massive attendance - where are they now?

[GlenSTFC]

6 minutes ago, Sir Rebel1965 said:

Dulwich had a great match day experience and a massive attendance - where are they now?

You’re a right pessimist aren’t ya… do you get invited to many parties? 😆

[Reading Rebel]

33 minutes ago, Sir Rebel1965 said:

No points after two games, the second against Dover at "Fortress Arbour Park", and Dover are a team that has been in trouble.

Now is the time to see if the new owners have a spine and are prepared to spend like Wrexham, or if they are just wannabes like Walter Mitty!

Loads of big plans and pumping out the good news stories so far to try and sell hyped up memberships, however the reality of NLS is kicking in.

This year's squad is significantly larger than Bakes and Unders had for the last few seasons, Scott's honeymoon period is over, so time for the performance's on the pitch to happen, or the new owners will start twitching and wondering what they have signed up for, and the fans will wonder what has happened to THEIR club!

No points on the board and already in catch up mode, the pressure is now on!

After two games and no points on the board a massive 'over the top' reaction as far as our new owners now having to spend big like Wrexham and might be getting 'twitchy' regarding their purchase of the club if performances don't improve.

10 minutes ago, Martin said:

Certainly no time to panic after two games! All the off field work is fantastic more sponsorship, good buzz about the place, decent attendance and great work on social media. All needs to be carried on and well done to those making all the efforts.

No way did we deserve to loss that game. Both their goals totally against run of play. They barely tested Hubert.

David looked very lively when he game on and I thought he was going to turn the game in our favour. Gutted to lose like that. 

TBF I think their keeper only had two saves to make in the first half and none in the second.

[GlenSTFC]

Yes we’re all frustrated at losing our first 2 but both games have been very close and we’ve not been outplayed or thrashed. All the off the field work is refreshing to see and long may it continue. We had a few players unavailable today but I’m confident we’ll turn this around very soon hopefully starting Tuesday night. 

Edited August 12, 2023 by GlenSTFC

[Martin]

5 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

 

TBF I think their keeper only had two saves to make in the first half and none in the second.

True but both were excellent saves a bit above routine. The second half we looked the more likely winners no question. 

[Reading Rebel]

Totally unacceptable first half performance.

Against an ordinary Dover side we looked lethargic, second to most balls and when it looked promising we either lost the ball or gave the ball away.

To add insult to injury we then presented Dover with their first goal courtesy of some poor play from Joe Dandy.

With the changes made at half time we looked a different side.

Lots of positive play without that final ball to finish some good moves off to test their keeper.

Unfortunately our dominance in open play came to nothing after a calamitous mistake from Prosser gifted Dover the 3 points. 

So far we've played two average sides and come away with 0 points which doesn't bode well for Worthing on Tuesday.

Big improvement needed or it could be a long night. 

 

[Guest Wycombe Rebel]

No need for over reaction, far too early…

We do need to improve our game management though and I am concerned by the formation tinkering!

[Rebellier]

Munashe had a solid game, deserved MOM.

Everything went through him, an observation noted by the Worthing spy making notes near me!

Tyrese impressed, as did Agbonna.

Need more luck Tuesday.