Post-Match Thread and Ratings Stockport County 2 Southend United 1

[McNasty]

Reports and ratings on our youth inspired team here please.

 

[Good feet for a big man]

Woodyard and Nesbitt both 17
Stevens aged 18
Asane and Crawford both 19

Yes it was a poor performance. We started with 3 teenagers and brought 2 on.

Nesbitt was stand out for me. He looks about 12 (love that song) but he looks a real player and I would have no hesitation in puttin him in the starting 11

 

[McNasty]

At least we will have blooded quite a few youngsters ready for next season in case Martin can't find his wallet to buy in any players.

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

At least we will have blooded quite a few youngsters ready for next season in case Martin can't find his wallet to buy in any players.

Have you any idea how expensive it is to fill up a Bentley these days? :thump:

 

[McNasty]

Have you any idea how expensive it is to fill up a Bentley these days? :thump:

The sooner they invent a Bentley engine that runs on bull-**** and spin the better ( and cheaper for us ).

 

[Good feet for a big man]

We are not going down and certainly wont be getting promoted so why not blood these youngsters from now til end of season.

Thought more senior lads Sturrock and Soares were very poor

 

[Stuart W]

We are not going down and certainly wont be getting promoted so why not blood these youngsters from now til end of season.

Thought more senior lads Sturrock and Soares were very poor

2 players who I will not be sorry to see gone next season

 

[McNasty]

2 players who I will not be sorry to see gone next season

The only way both will go is if the manager leaves as well. If he stays only Soares will leave.

 

[Stuart W]

The only way both will go is if the manager leaves as well. If he stays only Soares will leave.

It is a shame that nepotism should cloud his judgement. It was quite clear last Friday that Crawford should have been given far longer this season than the 5 minute run-out he normally gets. I wonder how things would haver been with a Corr-Crawford front two this season?

 

[rlb999]

What was the thinking behind the selection?
Is Luggy conceding that the play-offs are beyond us and looking to see what the kids can do.
What is the point of naming Corr on the bench and not playing him - if he's not fit, don't name him. Surely if he's named, he must get on?
Confused.

 

[canveyshrimper]

It is a shame that nepotism should cloud his judgement. It was quite clear last Friday that Crawford should have been given far longer this season than the 5 minute run-out he normally gets. I wonder how things would haver been with a Corr-Crawford front two this season?

Maybe so, but can we not turn this into another anti/pro Blair Sturrock thread. There's enough of those on the board.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Makes me laugh that stockport are talking about staying up and a seasons best win , but in truth a fully fit squad would have murdered them.

Anyone who genuinely beleives that we dont still have money worries and are not under an embargo is deluded

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Anyone who genuinely beleives that we dont still have money worries is deluded

Cant see how next season will be any different. Bound to be a drop in STH so thats less income for starters.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Makes me laugh that stockport are talking about staying up and a seasons best win , but in truth a fully fit squad would have murdered them.

Anyone who genuinely beleives that we dont still have money worries and are not under an embargo is deluded

We blatantly have an embargo, don't believe a word of that bullcrap about 43 players turning us down!

 

[The General]

Im glad (by hook or by crook) that we gave these guys this game time today - our season's been over since the 1 point in 9 we picked up at the start of the month and it would be nice to see a few more blooded as the season dies out. Ive been impressed by some of the Yoofs in the reserve games and hopefully they can all get a game ot two before the season is out!

 

[Exiled Shrimper]

Im glad (by hook or by crook) that we gave these guys this game time today - our season's been over since the 1 point in 9 we picked up at the start of the month and it would be nice to see a few more blooded as the season dies out. Ive been impressed by some of the Yoofs in the reserve games and hopefully they can all get a game ot two before the season is out!

I'm delighted that two more Under-18s made their debuts today, and I'd also like to see them blooded between now and May. However, it will be important to manage this (as I'm sure Paul Sturrock is aware). It sounded from the radio commentary today that Teddy Nesbitt made a good impression at left-back when he come on the for the second half, and that will've been down the assistance that he got from playing alongside Graham Coughlan and Chris Barker at the back (he even said as much in his post-match interview with BBC Essex). Same thing with Harry Crawford last week, playing alongside experienced forwards in Barry Corr and Blair Sturrock, and with Kane Ferdinand since Christmas, coming into midfield with Craig Easton and Anthony Grant (plus Barker and Coughlan behind him).

I'm sure we'll see George Smith at some stage, and Alex Woodyard and James Stevens again, but it is key that this is a drip-drop of players and not just slinging them all in at the same time (unless this is unavoidable!). That way we'll probably see better performances from them, and hopefully expectations will be more manageable.

 

[Good feet for a big man]

I'm delighted that two more Under-18s made their debuts today, and I'd also like to see them blooded between now and May. However, it will be important to manage this (as I'm sure Paul Sturrock is aware). It sounded from the radio commentary today that Teddy Nesbitt made a good impression at left-back when he come on the for the second half, and that will've been down the assistance that he got from playing alongside Graham Coughlan and Chris Barker at the back (he even said as much in his post-match interview with BBC Essex). Same thing with Harry Crawford last week, playing alongside experienced forwards in Barry Corr and Blair Sturrock, and with Kane Ferdinand since Christmas, coming into midfield with Craig Easton and Anthony Grant (plus Barker and Coughlan behind him).

I'm sure we'll see George Smith at some stage, and Alex Woodyard and James Stevens again, but it is key that this is a drip-drop of players and not just slinging them all in at the same time (unless this is unavoidable!). That way we'll probably see better performances from them, and hopefully expectations will be more manageable.

Well said.. Agree with all that!

Would like to see Nesbitt, Stevens, Woodyard and Smith used few more times. All good for their development

To be fair we didnt play well but Stockport scored a penalty and a 90th minute goal. Apart from that never troubled the goal.. Thought 2nd half we dominated game

 

[Fiftyone]

I wasn't able to go to the game but have had some feedback from my (wo)man at the game. Is anyone going to post player ratings as I'd be interested to see if they are in accordance with what I have been told.:smile:

 

[wiggy]

I wasn't able to go to the game but have had some feedback from my (wo)man at the game. Is anyone going to post player ratings as I'd be interested to see if they are in accordance with what I have been told.:smile:

Was anyone really that stupid to support this farce?

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Was anyone really that stupid to support this farce?

If you mean support the team they love, then yes.