Match Thread: Exeter City v Port Vale

[andy jones]

It must be hard for an opposing Manager to identify where our goal threat will come from. Don't think Scott Brown would have been warning his team about Smith and Hall's deft finishes.

Get the feeling Rory Holden could get a start at Exeter?

Anyone know anything about Massey, is he injured?

[Fosse69]

It must be hard for an opposing Manager to identify where our goal threat will come from. Don't think Scott Brown would have been warning his team about Smith and Hall's deft finishes.
Get the feeling Rory Holden could get a start at Exeter?
Anyone know anything about Massey, is he injured?

I think I read somewhere that Massey was injured on Saturday

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[andy jones]

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[Warren]

10 hours ago, andy jones said:

It must be hard for an opposing Manager to identify where our goal threat will come from. Don't think Scott Brown would have been warning his team about Smith and Hall's deft finishes.

Get the feeling Rory Holden could get a start at Exeter?

Anyone know anything about Massey, is he injured?

In the event Wilson isn't recovered I would start with Holden. I've never seen Massey play and he has a good career record. But going on what I saw on Saturday and acknowledging we need to be resilient in midfield and able to hold the ball up front when counter attacking. 

[Hoppers]

23 hours ago, fred binneys head said:

Jay probably won’t start, it’s Jevani Brown you need to stop. But you won’t 😉

Eyup Fred - lot of water and all that since last time we met - good luck for the season apart from a couple of games 😍😍😍

[darren1810]

9 hours ago, Warren said:

In the event Wilson isn't recovered I would start with Holden. I've never seen Massey play and he has a good career record. But going on what I saw on Saturday and acknowledging we need to be resilient in midfield and able to hold the ball up front when counter attacking. 

Being able to hold the ball up surely is one of Holdens least attributes?

He's a small frame and looks lightweight. Will have plenty of skill and passing range but personally I'd say holding the ball up is a weak point. 

[bomber]

Looking at the Exeter forum they seem quite confident of the points. I really hope for a repeat performance after our last encounter. A win for us would send out a big statement.  Here's hoping UTV

[PV1973]

Are people really suggesting we should start Holden up front? 

[The man in the pub]

Are people really suggesting we should start Holden up front? 

Unless a new striker comes in he may at least play there at some point in the game.

[Guitar Ray]

13 minutes ago, bomber said:

Looking at the Exeter forum they seem quite confident of the points. I really hope for a repeat performance after our last encounter. A win for us would send out a big statement.  Here's hoping UTV

At this stage of the season I’d have been amazed if they weren’t confident.  Decent side and they’re at home.  We’ve done ok down there and hopefully that continues.

[Guitar Ray]

18 minutes ago, PV1973 said:

Are people really suggesting we should start Holden up front? 

I don’t think Holden will start just yet, more likely he’ll be eased in gently.  I think we’ll probably stick with McDermott unless Massey is fit, or a new striker signs.

[Osh]

On 01/08/2022 at 09:17, Osh said:

Just waiting on a call from my m8 in Kidsgrove to see if he's going Exeter. 

If not then just been playing around on Trianline and can get a direct train to Exeter from where I live and just one change back.  So, hopefully will be there.

Leg is getting better by the day and seeing the Consultant tomorrow; hoping to get the all-clear and i'll be there.  👍

YYYyaaayyyy!

Been to hospital today and been told its OK for me to go to Exeter on Saturday; need to take my crutches but defo can go.

😍😍😍

Hoping to see some of you wonderful cheeky, cheeky whites in the bar at St James's Park 👍

 

[mikey]

On 01/08/2022 at 07:36, fred binneys head said:

Jay probably won’t start, it’s Jevani Brown you need to stop. But you won’t 😉

dont remember him causing too many problems last time out

[fred binneys head]

1 hour ago, mikey said:

dont remember him causing too many problems last time out

Good point, well made. Bastard.

[andy jones]

Think we will start with same starting eleven as last Saturday.

As each week goes by hopefully Conlon, Wilson, Massey etc will continue their recoveries and give us an ever stronger bench to call upon where needed.