was they yer reserves?

[swift]

not wishing to be offensive, but was that anywhere near you full strength on tuesday?..we werent great, but that was seriously poor.

[Mini Goose]

Bit of both to be honest. I admit we wasnt that good at all. i think once we conceeded a couple then tyhe heads drop and it makes the night alot worse. Its a shame because we can get alot higher gates and play alot better than what you saw.

[Mini Goose]

ny the way when i say bit of both i mean a few first teamers and a few ressies

[Ribbit]

In what sense of the word was that a reserve side? All of the outfield ten play regularly for the first team and only Batch and Blewer, who were subs, are reserve players.

 

We were woeful, didn't want to be there and were a thorough waste of money. The only good thing to come out of the game was the return of Glen Johnson. I was and am very pleased he played. Is he back for good?

[YELLOW]

Get the feeling we had one eye on the FA Trophy match on Saturday.

 

Saying that we were quite appalling, and I wouldn't have blamed anyone for going home at half time we were that bad.

 

All you can do is move on to the next game. I'm sure the players will be smarting from that defeat and will be looking to put a performance on, on Saturday.

 

[Ribbit]

They better had.

[Matt H]

I think dog [****!!****] is the right description for Tuesday's performance. If there had to be a nominee for Canvey's Man of the Match it would have to be Glen Johnson, although Leon did well for what he could and Stuart Batch did well for his part. The way our Midfield is currently performing, I'd consider him for a starting place unless we change our formation, at least he gives 110%.

 

Noticed also that Daryl Bergouis had an amazing game at the back for Heybridge with Tobi Jinadu who was immense for Aldershot last time I saw him play. What I'd give for our Club to gain a Defender like them.

 

The real question is did the Management and/or Players want to be there, and if not how can they then justify charging full-price to watch that crap. Some people left when we went 3-0 down! Think our Reserves game last night would've been much more value for money.

[canveyspur]

Come on, the real man of the match has to be the Canvey supporters who stayed on til the final whistle, no player from Canvey deserves any credit. But as i mentioned in my last post John did change to 4-4-2 and we looked more balanced, i know Hullbribge had taken thier feet off the peddles by then but we did create some chances.

[YELLOW]

I'd be very worried if we lost 5-0 to Hullbridge!!!

 

Actually thought Dan Francis had a good game. Apart from that, all rather poor.

[ronin]

Originally Posted By: Matt CIFC

Noticed also that Daryl Bergouis had an amazing game at the back for Heybridge with Tobi Jinadu who was immense for Aldershot last time I saw him play. What I'd give for our Club to gain a Defender like them.

Sadly as always it comes down to money, i`m convinced that if we could have found the money to keep Bourgeois our results and league position would be a lot better but if you havn`t got it you can`t spend it.

[Ribbit]

I didn't think either Bourney, Leon or Gab had that bad a second half. It's just that we were so appalling in the first half and, as has been said, Heybridge had taken their foot off the gas by that point.

[canveyspur]

Yes i'd be terrified if we had lost 5-0 to Hullbridge (sorry for the mistake, dont mention Bourny and good game in the same breath as some people think he is the cause of all our problems, i for one think he is one of our best players.

[Matt H]

Bourne is one of our more consistant players, you are pretty much gonna get a good performance from him 99% of the time.

 

From what I've heard the problem lies in that there are a couple of "wantaway" players that just turn up to get paid, which is affecting other members of the squad. That and their seems to be a divide amongst the experienced players that've been brought in and those that progressed from the Reserves.

 

For me, our problem is our total lack of communication amongst those on the pitch and those on the sidelines.

[Golden Boots]

Bourney is top draw, no doubt about it.

 

MattCIFC - there's players like that at nearly every club, when you drop them, and cut their pay packet they either leave, or get their arses in gear.

 

Might sound ridiculous, but surely Craig (Davidson) can use his position within SEEVIC to bring in some fresh talent? SEEVIC arguably are still one of the strongest footballing colleges around.....

[canveyspur]

Hope those on the sideline read this as it seams they don't think the same way as most supporters. Good shout GB SEEVIC has produced some good players and it would be nice to see them progress through the Canvey ranks.

[ronin]

If Chris Bourne could get his game together for 90mins he would be playing at a lot higher level, what frustrates people is that he doesn`t do it enough.

[Golden Boots]

Is there not a meeting at the club and these points could be raised? the majority of it seems plausible enough, i do think the management and players should be accountable to the fans, after all they pay the wages. Maybe you should form Canvey Ultra's and storm the training ground?

 

Just a thought.....

[YELLOW]

Originally Posted By: ronin

If Chris Bourne could get his game together for 90mins he would be playing at a lot higher level, what frustrates people is that he doesn`t do it enough.

No doubting Bourney's qualities but he really needs to work on his crossing. Can be a very frustrating player at times but he's definitely talented

[Ribbit]

I think Bourney's crossing has improved a lot this season. Last year he'd do all the hard work and then put the ball over the bar, but this (though that still happens occasionally), he's much more likey to put in a great cross.

[YELLOW]

Defensively yesterday he was outstanding. At times he lost the ball but almost always won it straight back.