The National League proper Fixtures thread 19/11/2016

[JaredSUFC]

No divisions with the words 'north' or 'south' or any regionalised league

Aldershot Town v Macclesfield Town
Barrow v Solihull Moors
Boreham Wood v Southport
Braintree Town v Tranmere Rovers
Chester FC v Bromley
Ricky Miller plus 10 v Guiseley
Forest Green Rovers v Lincoln City
Gateshead v £astl£igh
Maidstone United v Woking
North Ferriby United v Super Sutton United
Torquay United v Wrexham
York City v Dagenham & Redbridge

This weekend there is one standout fixture, one game where come full-time fans for every team across the division, nay land, will rush to find out. The talk of every pub and train conversation this weekend. I am of course talking about North Ferriby v Sutton United.....Oh, and there's some top end of the table game involving vegans and imps.

 

[Chris FGR]

If we're on it Lincoln are going to be taught a FOOTBALLING LESSON LIVE IN FRONT OF THE NATION.

Cooper v Cowley(s), surely only one winner? Like how DC is already trying to play mind games, MC not bothered by it though.

 

[Boz]

Is Barrow's game off already?

Rovers trip to Braintree needs to go ahead for James Norwood's ban to be over in time for his Forest Green return trip. Reports from Essex not totally encouraging. Probably a draw at improving Iron, if the pitch is playable.

 

[JaredSUFC]

Is Barrow's game off already?

It's there. It's always been there, anyone who suggests otherwise is er.....

 

[Chris FGR]

It's there. It's always been there, anyone who suggests otherwise is er.....

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[JaredSUFC]

If we've learnt anything in 2016 it is that facts are meaningless

 

[GuiseleySteve]

If we don't beat Dover tomorrow we never will after all their exertions in the extended FA cup game last night.

 

[Sparrow]

How's the pitch looking at Maidstone? Been plenty of rain this week. Game might be in SERIOUS DOUBT.

 

[Luke Imp]

We've been continuing our tour of training facilities in the lead up to overnighters and Aston Villa was the chosen destination today.

Should be a good game tomorrow and was one I would have made if I wasn't ill. 1st vs 2nd, 2nd highest scorers vs top scorers, best home record vs the 2nd best away record.

Arnold and Wood have been ill, with the former having to come off last weekend, but I imagine both will be fine. Raggett spent last weekend in hospital after being knocked out, and has whiplash hence him missing England C duty this week. Sam Habergham was waved off for England C duty but was sent back because of a foot injury picked up in the Aldershot game, which they and we had to X-Ray to make sure wasn't broken. Beevers is long term injured, Taylor Miles has gone off to get some game time after 3 months out and Adam Marriott is sniffing around the squad again after an elbow injury about 2 months ago.

I think it's going to come down to who has the biggest balls, tbh. FGR want to play from the back and we like to high press so will FGR risk mistakes, or will we risk being 'picked off'? FWIW, I think we'll sit back slightly more than usual and it wouldn't surprise me if we went with Whitehouse behind Rhead instead of Robinson up front with Rhead.

No idea whether it's correct, but KMB always seems to score against us.

We're not realistically title challengers anyway. Our record against the higher placed sides (at the time we played them) isn't really good enough to be - lost against Barrow, Dagenham and Dover. Drew with Eastleigh and Aldershot and only beat Tranmere.

Unbeknown to me, Cooper and the Cowleys are buddies. Who knew.

 

[Greenacres]

I think it's going to come down to who has the biggest balls, tbh. FGR want to play from the back and we like to high press so will FGR risk mistakes, or will we risk being 'picked off'? FWIW, I think we'll sit back slightly more than usual and it wouldn't surprise me if we went with Whitehouse behind Rhead instead of Robinson up front with Rhead.

We will move the ball around between the goalie and defence, on one occasion it will be passed to one of your forwards, it just depends whether they are able to make the most of it and beat Russell. I am confident in that prediction as we have done precisely that in every game I have seen so far this season, the lucky thing is that few teams have punished us.

Highest scoring team against the tightest defence...I can see it being very close, maybe a 1-0 or 2-1...but which way?

 

[Luke Imp]

On current form, Theo Robinson will probably blaze it over. For someone who's spent most of his time in the Championship, he doesn't half miss some easy chances. You usually have players down here who don't really have the football brain and score the odd goal, whereas Robinson clearly has the footballing brain above this level and does all the right things with his movement and runs but his confidence just seems shot to pieces when he gets a chance. He's only been here at short time but he could and should be close to double figures for goals already.

I fancy us to score, but I don't think we'll keep a clean sheet and probably have to score 2 to take something from the game.

 

[Imp in Branston]

TBH I really don't see us getting anything tomorrow. Just have a feeling it's going to be a home win. Be delighted to get that wrong though. As Luke says, I don't see us as title challengers either, my 5th place or thereabouts prediction for us is looking a tad harsh because I would be seriously disappointed if we don't get into the play offs from here on in.

This is Lincoln though so all eventualities are still entirely possible.

 

[Chris FGR]

This is Lincoln though so all eventualities are still entirely possible.

Can make 2 predictions fairly confidently.

1. You will be doing a lot of running, chasing the ball all over the pitch.
2. Farman will get back ache what with constantly having to pick the ball out of his net.

Other then that, not sure how it will go. Other then Arnold will probably have a blinder, as usual against us.

 

[Luke Imp]

You can let your guard down and be a normal poster for this one, Chris. You're not playing on of those tinpot sorts this week.

 

[Chris FGR]

You can let your guard down and be a normal poster for this one, Chris. You're not playing on of those tinpot sorts this week.

Grimsby were much more fun then you.

Why wont you chomp you bastards.

That being said, there do seem to be a number of bitter twats in your ranks, looking at the thread asking for questions for the Who are ya? feature on vital Lincoln. http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=46667&start=1

 

[Luke Imp]

I started that feature on there 3 or 4 years ago, but I'm not running it this season.

Speaking of which, we need a York fan do to one for Tuesday's game. Fancy it, TheMinsterman?

 

[FrankTheTank]

We've been continuing our tour of training facilities in the lead up to overnighters and Aston Villa was the chosen destination today.

Should be a good game tomorrow and was one I would have made if I wasn't ill. 1st vs 2nd, 2nd highest scorers vs top scorers, best home record vs the 2nd best away record.

Arnold and Wood have been ill, with the former having to come off last weekend, but I imagine both will be fine. Raggett spent last weekend in hospital after being knocked out, and has whiplash hence him missing England C duty this week. Sam Habergham was waved off for England C duty but was sent back because of a foot injury picked up in the Aldershot game, which they and we had to X-Ray to make sure wasn't broken. Beevers is long term injured, Taylor Miles has gone off to get some game time after 3 months out and Adam Marriott is sniffing around the squad again after an elbow injury about 2 months ago.

I think it's going to come down to who has the biggest balls, tbh. FGR want to play from the back and we like to high press so will FGR risk mistakes, or will we risk being 'picked off'? FWIW, I think we'll sit back slightly more than usual and it wouldn't surprise me if we went with Whitehouse behind Rhead instead of Robinson up front with Rhead.

No idea whether it's correct, but KMB always seems to score against us.

We're not realistically title challengers anyway. Our record against the higher placed sides (at the time we played them) isn't really good enough to be - lost against Barrow, Dagenham and Dover. Drew with Eastleigh and Aldershot and only beat Tranmere.

Unbeknown to me, Cooper and the Cowleys are buddies. Who knew.

Wow really getting those excuses in. But seriously Raggett should be sitting out 6 weeks or so after (according to your forum) 3 concussions this season. If it was rugby it would be mandatory. I would be flabbergasted if any decent doctor would allow him to play.

Can only think of two of your players that would likely get in our team - Arnold & Rhead. And perhaps Habergham, and Woodward at a stretch.

 

[Sparrow]

Forest Green could win the league tomorrow. No one will catch them if they go 12 points clear. If not tomorrow, they'll win it anyway.

 

[Imp in Branston]

Wow really getting those excuses in. But seriously Raggett should be sitting out 6 weeks or so after (according to your forum) 3 concussions this season. If it was rugby it would be mandatory. I would be flabbergasted if any decent doctor would allow him to play.

Can only think of two of your players that would likely get in our team - Arnold & Rhead. And perhaps Habergham, and Woodward at a stretch.

Thankfully, Woodward wouldn't need to get into your team, Woodyard however is a cut above.

 

[TheMinsterman]

I started that feature on there 3 or 4 years ago, but I'm not running it this season.

Speaking of which, we need a York fan do to one for Tuesday's game. Fancy it, TheMinsterman?

I am currently boycotting York City, but if that isn't an issue I'd be happy to. My views on ourselves won't be that polite

 

[Davidimp]

Dont forget the great ones from Gloucestershire have played a game more than most...

 

[Monkey Tennis]

Byron Harrison could be missing tomorrow after he limped off on Tuesday - at least we've got an adequate replacement in Ross Hannah.
We've played the same players pretty much all season, but indications are there from Cox that he'll start mixing things up a bit now. We'll see.
Our form hasn't actually been sensational - we've struggled to beat teams we should have dominated in recent weeks, and I really wouldn't be surprised to see us draw again tomorrow.

Who are we to watch out for in the Solihull squad?

 

[Luke Imp]

Wow really getting those excuses in. But seriously Raggett should be sitting out 6 weeks or so after (according to your forum) 3 concussions this season. If it was rugby it would be mandatory. I would be flabbergasted if any decent doctor would allow him to play.

Can only think of two of your players that would likely get in our team - Arnold & Rhead. And perhaps Habergham, and Woodward at a stretch.

There was a short video of the squad training at Villa earlier and I couldn't see Raggett on there, so maybe he isn't.

I am currently boycotting York City, but if that isn't an issue I'd be happy to. My views on ourselves won't be that polite

Ah right, well, I think you'll be ok with most of the Q's. I haven't got the questions yet, so it'll probably be Sunday when I PM them.

 

[Impish]

Definitely fancy the imps to close the gap tomorrow even though we go there a bit depleted.

Don't know much about Forest Green as a club, I remember they used to finish in the relegation zone of the conference most seasons but stay up by default (clubs going bust/promoted clubs grounds not being up to scratch). So they're doing well to still be in this league, anything more must just be a bonus to their fans so i'm sure they're enjoying this season.

Here's to a good game and 3 points to the imps

 

[FrankTheTank]

Thankfully, Woodward wouldn't need to get into your team, Woodyard however is a cut above.

Damn auto-correct! Woodyard has look solid in the games I've seen him play last year and this, doesn't make mistakes, reads the game pretty well, but nothing that has made him stand out.
I guess the proof will be in the pudding tomorrow.

 

[DontBringBertie]

I started that feature on there 3 or 4 years ago, but I'm not running it this season.

Speaking of which, we need a York fan do to one for Tuesday's game. Fancy it, TheMinsterman?

Great amount of research seems to have gone in to the "Who are ya" to be fair. Even Danny Caawleh would been impressed by that METICULOUS research.

 

[Sparrow]

What are the odds on a Lincoln win, prompting CrazyImp to make a triumphant return (unless the rumours about DSL banning him are true) and calling ChrisFGR a 'retard'?

 

[EnglishRed]

Two bad bad teams at Plainmoor tomorrow. Whoever wins, football loses.

 

[Solihull Mooron]

Believe it or not, Barrow was the away match I was looking forward to the most when the fixtures came out. I went 2 seasons ago, they were top of the league, we had lost 7 out of 8 and we won 3-1. Magical place. Do Barrow segregate at every match now they are in the national? I can't imagine we will bring many more than the 20 odd we brought last time.
Monkey Tennis - Watch out for Jamey Osborne. He is magic and he WILL tear you apart. Unlucky.

 

[Bluandwite]

Bromley have picked a fair number of points up away from home so wary of them, will be tough. Macca has no assistant at the moment as Walsall pinched Sharps off us in the week, which is a blow. Hopefully we can build on a decent point last week.