Sun 20th Dec 2015, Walsall v Port Vale, pre-match comments, the match itself

[cheeky]

Foley should be playing alongside Grant, in my opinion. We were at our best with that partnership. I'd keep Kelly on, even though he hasn't shone today as yet. I think he has the ability to create something.

[valiant_593]

Foley should be playing alongside Grant, in my opinion. We were at our best with that partnership. I'd keep Kelly on, even though he hasn't shone today as yet. I think he has the ability to create something.

 

I agree

[soothsayer]

Well in the game, McGivern, O'Connor and Moore all contributing but we need more from the front two. I think this could be a game for Uche as Walsall look suspect from set pieces.

[mikey]

Not a bad half. We could win this.

[valiant_593]

Decent half. Defended excellently, and pressed really really well. I really think we should go on to win this. 3 points there for the taking.

[soothsayer]

I thought we edged the first half - well done Vale keep it up!

[Howjy04]

Well done lads.

[Smugsy]

Good half. Defensively sound and the threat going forward grew as the half went on.

[MelbourneValiant]

They look like two poor teams devoid of any idea, drive or tactics. They are no better than us. We need someone who can put their foot on the ball and dictate a game. No reason why we can't win. Having Duffy and McGiven going up for set pieces would leave us wide open on the counter attack.

[Vital Spark]

Look solid and organised but Dodds and Kelly need to get in the game. Someone needs to tell Kelly he is allowed to tackle back after giving the ball away, he simply gives up too easily.

[valiant_593]

They look like two poor teams devoid of any idea, drive or tactics. They are no better than us. We need someone who can put their foot on the ball and dictate a game. No reason why we can't win. Having Duffy and McGiven going up for set pieces would leave us wide open on the counter attack.

 

No it wouldn't... centre backs always go up. full backs stay back... I actually think we've played very well and dealt with their threat easily. Very well organised. For me foley and uche could win us this game.

[soothsayer]

They look like two poor teams devoid of any idea, drive or tactics. They are no better than us.

If you think these are two poor teams you couldn't have seen many of the teams in L1. I can assure you there are far worse!

[CambridgeDon]

HT 0-0. Good first half for us with some well organised and dogged defending and with more attempts on target than Walsall. Duffy's disallowed goal was only marginally offside and Kelly's attempt well saved. We don't look good down the left though with Kelly poorly positioned and lacking awareness when the ball comes to him. Walsall look a bit jaded but we'll see what happens second half. So far, so good.

[soothsayer]

Without Saywers I think Walsall would be pretty ordinary.

[CambridgeDon]

Dodds hamstring gone stretching for ball over the defence. Uche on!