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Post by Hatboy on Aug 15, 2010 14:43:18 GMT
All the midweek match odds:
16 August 2010
Chelmsford (6/5) v (13/5) Woking (15/8)
Havant & Waterlooville (1/2) v (10/3) Weston Super Mare (11/2)
17 August 2010
Bishop Stortford (7/5) v (13/5) Staines Town (6/4)
Boreham Wood (7/4) v (13/5) Bromley (5/4)
Dorchester Town (7/5) v (13/5) Eastleigh (6/4)
Dover (7/10) v (11/4) Welling (58/19)
Hampton and Richmond (7/4) v (11/4) Dartford (6/5)
Maidenhead Utd (11/8) v (13/5) Braintree Town (28/17)
St Albans (6/5) v (13/5) Basingstoke Town (7/4)
18 August 2010
Farnborough (6/5) v (13/5) Ebbsfleet United (7/4)
Lewes (13/10) v (13/5) Thurrock (13/8)
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 15, 2010 15:41:40 GMT
Blue Square Bet South Matchday 2 - St. Albans City (11th) v Basingstoke Town (15th), Tuesday 17th August 2010, KO 19:45
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Clarence Park, St. Albans
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Current Form:St. Albans City - D Basingstoke Town - L Last match:Thurrock 2 - 2 St. Albans City Basingstoke Town 2 - 3 Chelmsford City Line-up from last outing in the league:St. Albans City - Bastock, Deeney, Smith, Magwood, Martin B., Everitt, Sulaiman, Fisher, Effiong, Roberts, Martin R. (Subs - Simpson, Sullivan, Peters, Urquhart, Kweme). Basingstoke Town - Tardif, Rice, Finlay, Adams, Gasson, Lake, Pattison, Laidler, Pratt, Williamson, Warner. (Subs - Downes, Draper, Ogunbote, Hankin, Smart). Top goalscorer(s):St. Albans City - Roberts & Effiong on 1 goal. Basingstoke Town - Rice & Pattison on 1 goal. Last two meetings between the sides:[/b] - St. Albans City 2 - 0 Basingstoke Town (01/12/09) - Goals from James Fisher & Gary Cohen win the Saints the three points. Drew Roberts missed a pen. - Basingstoke Town 1 - 1 St. Albans City (07/11/09) - Drew Roberts opened the scoring for the Saints but Basingstoke equalised through a Warner penalty as Paul Bastock was dismissed. Latest Saints team news: Castle not expected to make any major changes to the side that drew away to Thurrock on Saturday. COYS! No images allowed -http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/Crouchaldinho_SACFC/gialloblu.gif |
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 15, 2010 15:49:54 GMT
That's my little preview. Not as a good as when Saint does it, of course.  How does everyone think we will do? My prediction: 2-1 Roberts 307 |
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 15, 2010 16:17:42 GMT
I believe that this match might well see the first outing of our new home kit as well. Let's hope it brings us some luck!
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Post by COYS on Aug 15, 2010 16:37:09 GMT
I'm going for a good win for us on Tuesday night - 3-0. Roberts hat trick  |
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Post by bovysaint on Aug 15, 2010 17:37:09 GMT
Saints 2-0 Basingstoke
Effiong (2)
365
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Post by thesaints on Aug 15, 2010 20:07:25 GMT
Saints 3 1 Basingstoke
Coys
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Post by Saint on Aug 16, 2010 20:58:18 GMT
New home kit, new prospects, new optimism, new players.
Sounds good to me.
COYS.
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Post by Boomer on Aug 17, 2010 13:23:15 GMT
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Post by Saint on Aug 17, 2010 15:20:22 GMT
T-minus 3 hours till kick off.  |
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Post by Saint on Aug 17, 2010 17:08:26 GMT
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Post by Saint on Aug 17, 2010 21:09:58 GMT
0-0 FT.
A boredraw can sum it up, a big difference from how we played at Thurrock, only differences were that we played well in defense but our chances up front could not be taken. Both Roberts and Effiong had chances to score.
We started well in the first half, heavy rain mid-way through the half slowed the game down and chances were rare but we finished the half rather weakly, where at half time, we could well have been 1-0 up.
After the break Basingstoke very much ran the show, having the majority of possesion and plenty of chances, especially from distance, we couldn't keep the ball and both Effiong and Roberts had more chances to give us a lead, but as the half went on, we clawed our way back and as the end drew nearer, we were on top with several corners and chances.
MOTM: Ben Martin, he was solid at the back and dealt with almost every attack (Mentions to Sulaiman, Smith and Bastock who did okay)
A fair point for both sides. At least we're still underfeated! Anyway, onto Braintree at home on Saturday where we must grow on this result.
COYS.
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Post by COYS on Aug 17, 2010 21:22:53 GMT
I'd have to disagree with you there, Saint. I think a 'bore draw' is a bit harsh. It may not have been the most enthralling ninety minutes of football I've ever watched, but it was finely balanced, and ticked over nicely.
To me, it seemed as though Basingstoke controlled the majority of the match, but it was us who had the better chances. Drew Roberts made probably the wrong decision to square to Inih Effiong, before he duly slipped before firing wide.
In truth, either side could have won it, as we both had spells of dominance. We forced a few corners at the end, resulting in a goal-mouth scramble, so perhaps we could have won it, but if Basingstoke had better quality in the final third there is no reason why the same argument could be made for them.
I would agree that Ben Martin played well at the back, but I think you've been a little harsh in omitting Rob Magwood from your list of 'honourable mentions.' He got stuck in and sprayed the ball about well enough.
Two points from two games isn't a bad start, and hopefully we can build on the solid defensive display today, and the attacking display from Saturday, and put them together to win against Braintree at the weekend.
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Post by thesaints on Aug 17, 2010 21:30:17 GMT
Not the greatest game I have seen we didn't seem to find much space to play the ball about, but at the end of the day I think a point each was a fair result, ben martin was exellent at the back great to have him back, will be good when frater teams up with him at the back.
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Post by Saint on Aug 17, 2010 21:41:56 GMT
If anyone wondered where the new kit was, according to D, it will be delivered tomorrow.
Also, Braintree, who we play on Saturday, are top of the league on goal difference.
ATT: 311.
Bastock's 200th game and Fishers 100th for the club!
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Post by EFMTFTV on Aug 17, 2010 22:42:44 GMT
Good to see my preview printed there |
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Post by Saint on Aug 18, 2010 0:06:50 GMT
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Post by bovysaint on Aug 18, 2010 7:22:19 GMT
Good to see my preview printed there Love the preview Colin |
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 18, 2010 11:27:21 GMT
Am I the only one who came away from the match thinking that we should have won it last night? I thought we had some good chances and really should have put at least one of them away. Basingstoke only really threatened from distance.
Overall, I thought it was a solid display. The only downside was that the players seemed to lose their concentration a bit and trailed off at the end of the first-half and during periods of the second.
I suppose a draw probably was fair on reflection but I couldn't help but feel that Drew or Inih could have put away one of those chances to win all three points. It'll be interesting to hear Castle's reflections on the game.
Anyway, bring on Braintree. COYS!
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Post by midweeksaint on Aug 18, 2010 12:10:45 GMT
Deadalus
I agree, it was an encouraging performance and on balance I thought "we" did enough to deserve a win. Good to finally see some attacking threat but also good fitness levels as the game was played at quite a pace. Overall an enjoyable match and although I can't make Saturday I'l be back at CP very soon.
Cheers
MWS
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Post by Saint on Aug 18, 2010 13:02:18 GMT
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Post by Saint on Aug 18, 2010 15:48:28 GMT
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