| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS 05:13 - Apr 5 with 2233 views | durham_exile |
After that second magnificent unbeaten run which came to an unceremonious ending at Valley Parade, the game which really hurt us was that 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby. Even a draw that evening would have done. Still, we move on and that point at the Priestfield on Tuesday night could be vital in the final reckoning.
Now you could be forgiven for thinking that the Cowleys have walked under more ladders than Fred Dibnah climbed in his illustrious lifetime or they have run over more black cats than there are Sunderland supporters given the recent horrendous list of injuries and that nagging virus which has plagued the JCS.
The Virus has been particularly virulent with a gastro element and fever, headache and flu-like symptoms. I am wondering whether we shouldn’t have approached the EFL for some latitude given the ferocity of the virus and the number of key players who were affected. Still, we didn’t and that’s that.
Most recent victims of the virus have been Lyle Taylor, Jamie McDonnell, Ellis Iandolo and Kane Vincent-Young. Hopefully all four will be back in the reckoning for today’s match.
The injury list includes Harry Anderson, Samson Tovide, Teddy Bishop, Jack Payne and Owura Edwards, none of whom are likely to be back for the Magpies game.
Frankly those who are left have been simply incredible to keep us in with a shout of the Play Offs after all these trials and tribulations.
Current Table:
Walsall 40 72
Bradford 40 70
PV 40 70
Notts Co 40 68
Doncaster 39 67
Wimbledon 40 65
Grimsby 40 62
Crewe 40 61
COL U 40 59
Chesterfield 39 58
The games don’t come much bigger than today’s game against Notts County. I’m afraid to say that this is a must win for the U’s in order to close the gap on Grimsby and Crewe and to keep Chesterfield at bay.
At the start of the season, we would have taken a top seven place (I did predict it in August) but after the two recent defeats it has become a more difficult task and one which shows that despite the brilliance of our form since January we cannot let up and must keep recording those all-important victories.
The old maxim couldn’t be more apposite, we have six cup finals to play. We probably need to win four and to draw the other two. It can be done, however.
Saturday 5 April 3pm Notts Co Home
Saturday 12 April 3pm Newport Away
Friday 18 April 3pm Crewe Home – Sky Sports+
Monday 21 April 3pm Doncaster Away – Sky Sports+
Saturday 26 April 3pm Salford Away
Saturday 3 May 3pm Barrow Home
Stuart Maynard brings his Notts County side to the JCS boosted by a victory over MK Dons (however doesn’t everyone beat the Franchise). Our old friend Sam Slocombe will be number two to Alex Bass whilst the evergreen David McGoldrick and Alassana Jatta will offer a big threat up front.
Now last season we won a pulsating game 5-4 at the JCS but both teams have been transformed since then. Notts County have stopped the Kevin Keegan approach to football, (we will score one more than you) whilst the Cowleys have stiffened the U’s resolve and have created a team capable of beating anyone in the League.
The weather in Colchester today will be 15 degrees Celsius, warm and sunny with a gentle breeze. Hopefully the ground staff have been working wonders on the pitch. At least they might have put down some green coloured sand so that it does at least look a little more ascetically pleasing on the eye.
Now here comes the difficult bit, who will DC start at 3pm.
I’m going for the following:
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell KVY
Thorn Read Gordon
Taylor
Subs:
Smith Aboh Scully Connolly Tucker Jolliffe (Simpson under sufferance)
I’m trying to keep this preview as positive as possible but neither Rob Hunt nor Tyreece Simpson should be anywhere near the pitch tomorrow or for the rest of the season. Prove me wrong both of you!!!!!
However, with no Samson Tovide or Owura Edwards or Jack Payne – Simpson might have to be on the bench.
Now the all important scoreline. 2-1 to the Super U’s. A difficult but enthralling game will see us just coming out on top. Lyle Taylor and a spectacular free kick from Arthur Read.
Attendance, possibly nudging 8,000 given that the Magpies will bring 800.
Enjoy the game.
Get behind the team and Up the U’s
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 18:58 - Apr 5 with 601 views | durham_exile |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 17:29 - Apr 5 by gerry_us |
Is he your favourite now?  |
No not at all Gerry.
I don't rate either Simpson or Hunt but when we have serious injuries amongst the squad we have to delve into the depths.
The goal was brilliantly made by Oscar Thorn and Simpson was in the right place to finish it. Simple as.
The young strikers have not been introduced but may be needed for the final vital games.
If Simpson can score more goals then do be it but I don't rate him.
Samson Tovide makes the difference between a decent team and an exceptional one.
His pace scares defences and he has a tremendous future in the game.
In the meantime we carry on and need to keep picking up vital wins
Up the U's | |
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 19:37 - Apr 5 with 548 views | wessex_exile |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 18:58 - Apr 5 by durham_exile |
No not at all Gerry.
I don't rate either Simpson or Hunt but when we have serious injuries amongst the squad we have to delve into the depths.
The goal was brilliantly made by Oscar Thorn and Simpson was in the right place to finish it. Simple as.
The young strikers have not been introduced but may be needed for the final vital games.
If Simpson can score more goals then do be it but I don't rate him.
Samson Tovide makes the difference between a decent team and an exceptional one.
His pace scares defences and he has a tremendous future in the game.
In the meantime we carry on and need to keep picking up vital wins
Up the U's |
Simpson is a nuisance player that defenders don't like. He might not be as effective as Samson, but he puts himself about and keeps them on their toes. Oscar's press and control was superb, and his composure to put it exactly where Simpson was pointing was first class. Anyone is deadly from two feet out, but you have to do the work to be there in the first place . Great goal from Simpson, even better assist from Oscar.
Also, shout out to Lyle coming back from the lurgy. He's not Jack Payne, but his disruptive influence in that role made the difference. Not too much he did came off, but it didn't matter, he broke up play very effectively.
On to Newport, looking forward to it. |  |
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:19 - Apr 5 with 424 views | MarkyMark47 |
In today's programme, DC gave an interesting explanation of why he is so keen to improve the pitch for next season. Any chance the owner will stump up the cash for a GrassMaster surface? If Tranmere can afford one, then maybe we can, not that it's done them any good this season! |  | | |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:35 - Apr 5 with 416 views | wessex_exile |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:19 - Apr 5 by MarkyMark47 |
In today's programme, DC gave an interesting explanation of why he is so keen to improve the pitch for next season. Any chance the owner will stump up the cash for a GrassMaster surface? If Tranmere can afford one, then maybe we can, not that it's done them any good this season! |
A summer of growing will help, and it comes free of charge! | |
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:48 - Apr 5 with 416 views | MarkyMark47 |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:35 - Apr 5 by wessex_exile |
A summer of growing will help, and it comes free of charge! |
There were times today when I thought I saw water as the ball skimmed the surface. I eventually realised that it was in fact sand! | | | |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 08:33 - Apr 6 with 344 views | bwildered |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 23:48 - Apr 5 by MarkyMark47 |
There were times today when I thought I saw water as the ball skimmed the surface. I eventually realised that it was in fact sand! |
The sprinklers were put on at half time, only in the South stand end. There was a brief puddle where the sprinkler is situated on the West stand side, but quickly disappeared.
Wondering if this is legal not to do the complete pitch or are teams consulted at half time ? |  |
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 08:45 - Apr 6 with 339 views | wessex_exile |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 08:33 - Apr 6 by bwildered |
The sprinklers were put on at half time, only in the South stand end. There was a brief puddle where the sprinkler is situated on the West stand side, but quickly disappeared.
Wondering if this is legal not to do the complete pitch or are teams consulted at half time ? |
Nice bit of shithousery if that’s the case. Wonder if they were using the water diverted from the away dressing room? | |
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| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 09:47 - Apr 6 with 307 views | MarkyMark47 |
| Magpies to have wings clipped by the Super U's at the JCS on 08:33 - Apr 6 by bwildered |
The sprinklers were put on at half time, only in the South stand end. There was a brief puddle where the sprinkler is situated on the West stand side, but quickly disappeared.
Wondering if this is legal not to do the complete pitch or are teams consulted at half time ? |
bwildered. You must have missed it but the sprinklers were on at the North Stand end at half time. Their subs got a good soaking! | | | |
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