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Post by saintsdad on May 2, 2023 18:02:16 GMT
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 18:03:45 GMT
Line up this evening -
Berry, Stanley, Mukena, Francis-Clarke, Adebiyi, Banton, Smith, Blackman, Moore, Cooper, Weiss.
Subs -
Dawson, Di Trolio, Jeffers, McConnell, Neal.
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Post by saintsdad on May 2, 2023 18:03:53 GMT
Looking to run further than Chelmsford rather than score more goals than them
COYS
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Post by citycentresaint on May 2, 2023 19:06:38 GMT
Looking to run further than Chelmsford rather than score more goals than them COYS Noble would start Mo Farah over Haaland. Lunacy to not start with Jeffers. |
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 19:15:19 GMT
Jeffers on for Moore 44 mins.
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 19:17:07 GMT
HT Chelmsford City 0 Saints 0
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 19:56:22 GMT
Neal on for Cooper 67 mins
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:15:18 GMT
Att 2462
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:28:09 GMT
FT Chelmsford City (0) 0 Saints (0) 0
Extra time.
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:36:37 GMT
Chelmsford City 0 Saints 1
Jeffers 95
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:38:32 GMT
McConnell on for Weiss 96 mins
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:49:04 GMT
ET
HT Chelmsford City 0 Saints 1
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 20:58:05 GMT
Dawson on for Banton 113 mins
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Post by Boomer on May 2, 2023 21:12:38 GMT
FT AET
Chelmsford City 0 Saints 1
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Post by citycentresaint on May 2, 2023 21:15:32 GMT
Great win, Jeffers delivers again.
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Post by hotsaint on May 2, 2023 21:16:28 GMT
One down two to go, well done Shaun. How many City fans made it tonight? I wish the final was at a neutral ground, a real shame for everyone to have to travel to the oppositions ground three times
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Post by saintsdad on May 2, 2023 21:36:46 GMT
Great win, Jeffers delivers again. The idea we play better without him is ridiculous On to Dartford COYS |
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Post by citycentresaint on May 2, 2023 21:40:59 GMT
Great win, Jeffers delivers again. The idea we play better without him is ridiculous On to Dartford COYS Totally agree fella, Jeffers needs to start against Dartford. |
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Post by lagerman on May 2, 2023 23:31:05 GMT
One down two to go, well done Shaun. How many City fans made it tonight? I wish the final was at a neutral ground, a real shame for everyone to have to travel to the oppositions ground three times It won't be 3 times if Braintree and ourselves get to the final as we finished above Braintree in the League, so we would be the higher seeded team of the 2, it'd be St Albans vs Braintree at Clarence Park |
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Post by Boomer on May 3, 2023 0:14:24 GMT
Post match interview with David Noble -
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Post by Boomer on May 3, 2023 0:28:17 GMT
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Post by saint68 on May 3, 2023 7:13:30 GMT
I’m getting too old for all this stress,
Nobody could claim it was a particularly good game, there was too much pressure on both sides, but I felt we were the better side and made more chances. As I left I heard two Chelmsford fans saying the same thing,
I hope Moore will be fit for Sunday. If not, it could be worth starting with a back four so we can play Jeffers and Weiss up front, although I think Abidiyi is a better centre back than left back. Roll on Sunday!
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Post by cityfan on May 3, 2023 7:16:19 GMT
A really tight game, not high on quality, that ebbed & flowed. Both teams had periods on top, without overly threatening & it was probably no surprise to anyone at the ground that it was Shaun Jeffers that popped up with the winning goal. Last night was the perfect example of why stats, data and the amount of running you do simply doesn’t matter when it comes to putting the ball in the net.
A good turn out by the saints fans but I’m in complete agreement with Noble & his comments about the ridiculous pitch invasions. Just stay off the pitch.
Dartford on Sunday will be different test. We showed two weeks ago we could match them but we can’t be as wasteful if we want to have any chance of winning.
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Post by westwalessaint on May 3, 2023 7:41:41 GMT
Excellent result. Does anyone know what the crowd was? Onto Dartford now. Jeffers to start please.
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Post by middxsaint on May 3, 2023 8:06:49 GMT
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Post by hotsaint on May 3, 2023 8:14:35 GMT
Excellent result. Does anyone know what the crowd was? Onto Dartford now. Jeffers to start please. 2462, About 850 from St Albans apparently |
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Post by westwalessaint on May 3, 2023 8:26:09 GMT
Brilliant travelling support from Saints fans.
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Post by Boomer on May 3, 2023 10:34:50 GMT
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Post by Boomer on May 3, 2023 14:09:52 GMT
Post match interview with Chelmsford City manager, Robbie Simpson -
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Post by notsorecentconvert on May 3, 2023 20:43:47 GMT
I thought David Noble was a little down on the St Albans performance. Saints were very much in control for long spells, particularly in the first half, but didn't really capitalise on the possession by creating clear-cut chances. Yes, Saints lived dangerously at times, especially after taking the lead in extra time.
As a supporter, I am definitely in the 'Start Jeffers' camp but I do get what Noble is saying. When Jeffers is in the team they tend to get a bit more one-dimensional. But, of course, he scores goals and he's by far the most dangerous attacking threat. I do think there's some merit in starting without him and then bringing him on as the opponents start to tire.
It doesn't necessarily follow that because he scores when he comes on he should definitely start. Football is now a 100-minute game, even at this level, and the subs can make a huge difference. McConnell coming on with fresh legs and running all across their back line definitely gave them plenty to think about and Batman and Robin at the back didn't really have the legs to cope with it.
But, the moment it doesn't work the obvious criticism will be 'You should have started Jeffers'.
I'd never been to Chelmsford before but what a strange place to play football. The little covered stand at one end looked fun (I was too late getting down that end to get a spot in there for the second half). The metal terrace at the other end was fine as I was in the back row so had a good view. But everywhere else was miles from the pitch.
Agree with the manager about the pitch invasion. Not just because it denied the players a chance to celebrate properly with the supporters but also because there should be an element of respect for the hosts. Imagine how we'd feel if 200 away fans ran all over the Clarence Park pitch after beating us in the play-offs. Would be pretty bloody irritating.
Onto Dartford now. Difficult but not impossible.
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