Post-Match Thread and Ratings Barnet 2-1 Southend United

[in the know]

To add to the game view....Waldron should have buried that header

I did say to the Mrs when he made the header, he was labelled a prolific scorer in his previous team Watching how he attempted that chance it's hard to see how that came about. Should of at least hit the target to cause a save.

 

[barton west]

John Stills little black book probably needs a serious review.
What’s happened since last season’s high press?
Not attack minded enough.

Cricko rightly wonders what Waldron, Morton and Wood bring to the team. Add Mooney, Powell and possibly Fonguck and you seriously have to wonder if John Still is as smart as people say he is.

 

[Barling Magna]

To add to the game view....Waldron should have buried that header

He is suffering from a complete lack of confidence at the moment. It isn't so much that his header went wide - it wouldn't have gone into a second net.

 

[Barling Magna]

We never seem to move forward with pace, we fanny about with it until the opposition are all back in defence.

And we rarely get crosses into the area first time. Too much fannying about 25 yards out. Not just Bridge either.

 

[Cricko]

He is suffering from a complete lack of confidence at the moment. It isn't so much that his header went wide - it wouldn't have gone into a second net.

IMO he may be suffering from confidence but he is as weak as a lettuce against the opposition and has zero dynamism about him. I feel maybe the step up from a lower part time division just does not suit him. Probably a lovely guy but this league is tough and takes no prisoners.

 

[BigCol]

IMO he may be suffering from confidence but he is as weak as a lettuce against the opposition and has zero dynamism about him. I feel maybe the step up from a lower part time division just does not suit him. Probably a lovely guy but this league is tough and takes no prisoners.

Brandon Goodship mark 2

 

[Smiffy]

****e.

Barnet far superior and knocked it about well. Chasing shadows for long periods. Similar to the York game really.

Toothless in attack as per. Attacking signings needed.

 

[SUFCJK]

Cricko rightly wonders what Waldron, Morton and Wood bring to the team. Add Mooney, Powell and possibly Fonguck and you seriously have to wonder if John Still is as smart as people say he is.

Are we forgetting how many people Still suggests that we never get?

 

[palexander]

****e.

Barnet far superior and knocked it about well. Chasing shadows for long periods.

Toothless in attack as per. Attacking signings needed.

Would imagine Kev was pleased with it overall. Lot of sideways, absolutely bossed the possession stats and that’s what counts. Dont want to shoot or try anything fancy and give the ball away. Remember, safety first!!!

 

[hlane17]

Wood, Waldron, Coker, Morton and Crowther all not good enough.

 

[sufcwatcha1]

The lack of drive forward from the midfield trio needs addressing. Too many passes going backwards and sideways and not making the killer ball through to the forwards is our main problem

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Our first meaningful defeat since February (Rochdale scored with virtually the last kick of the season when we knew our play off chances had gone) and cue SZ meltdown.

 

[palexander]

Wood, Waldron, Coker, Morton and Crowther all not good enough.

It’s what I’m thinking now. Which means we need a pretty extensive overhaul if we are going to compete - which I doubt is going to be this season :(

 

[Cricko]

Our first meaningful defeat since February (Rochdale scored with virtually the last kick of the season when we knew our play off chances had gone) and cue SZ meltdown.

Everybody is entilted to their opinion, not all will support yours. That is what a discussion forum is all about.

 

[Whispering Bob]

Great numbers as usual and you could see the team were visibly lifted as they came out of the tunnel. However, for the first time in ages, not many remained to clap them off at the end, and I hope that message hits home.

I’m not sure if the takeover has subconsciously taken away our edge/hunger, but Barnet had more desire today. They were sharper, while we lacked dynamism, movement (and leaders) I cannot recall us winning one second ball.

I’m off to find a little bloke and have a fight.

 

[palexander]

Our first meaningful defeat since February (Rochdale scored with virtually the last kick of the season when we knew our play off chances had gone) and cue SZ meltdown.

Was the manner of it. Just highlights how far our squad is off it. Teams with good squad depth now are going to be at the top. Barnet showed it today, York showed it. Quality replacements off the bench to make a difference.

Apart from Moncur our subs came on and made us worse :(

 

[geoffmundo]

Wood, Waldron, Coker, Morton and Crowther all not good enough.

Is this one of these messages where we can all add names to an ever growing list?

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Brandon Goodship mark 2

Oh, please God, no! Not that!
But he's going to have to get a whole heap better.
That chance on Tuesday? There was nothing apart from the initial deft touch suggesting he would score.
As a striker he should have borne down on goal and hammered it.
BUT, he was caught in two minds, wasn't he?
That sort of moment is all about natural instinct, and I don't think he has it.

 

[AlfaShrimper]

Trying not too look too much into today. Let's take stock after all summer business is complete and we are ten games in. Fully agree however currently we are way off it

 

[palexander]

Oh, please God, no! Not that!
But he's going to have to get a whole heap better.
That chance on Tuesday? There was nothing apart from the initial deft touch suggesting he would score.
As a striker he should have borne down on goal and hammered it.
BUT, he was caught in two minds, wasn't he?
That sort of moment is all about natural instinct, and I don't think he has it.

His all round play Tuesday was poor no matter how much Kev tries to convince us otherwise. Poor touch, too weak and hasn’t got a sort of striker instinct at the moment.