Match Thread: Burton Albion v Port Vale

[NorthwoodValiant]

4 minutes ago, darren1810 said:

Sadly very little atmosphere at MK from both sets of fans. Whole experience was like a morgue. 

There was more home atmosphere than we had, almost zero sound from the vale fans all game

[Coyney Valiant]

19 minutes ago, NorthwoodValiant said:

There was more home atmosphere than we had, almost zero sound from the vale fans all game

To many as soon as the whistle blows to start the match sit down and don’t make a sound 

[darren1810]

39 minutes ago, NorthwoodValiant said:

There was more home atmosphere than we had, almost zero sound from the vale fans all game

Yes instigated by the drum and I'm sure possibly the tannoy. They were hardly vociferous though and as you say we were like little mice up the corner barely squeaking .

[NorthwoodValiant]

28 minutes ago, Coyney Valiant said:

To many as soon as the whistle blows to start the match sit down and don’t make a sound 

Yeh it was really drab

[NorthwoodValiant]

10 minutes ago, darren1810 said:

Yes instigated by the drum and I'm sure possibly the tannoy. They were hardly vociferous though and as you say we were like little mice up the corner barely squeaking .

They weren't vociferous no you're right, but anything louder than silence was better than what we mustered

[Breadwinner]

Sadly very little atmosphere at MK from both sets of fans. Whole experience was like a morgue. 

Sorry hear that .
Watching on telly Mk Don's fans were at times very good I thought .
Never understood that myself if you have paid good money go away you should be bang up for it and giving it your best vocals throughout .
Maybe the team news deflated all I said to my lad what's he thinking when saw it but it would have been justified if Robinson and Harrison had converted excellent balls in from Hussey in that five minute spell where Hussey drove wide and Holden shot from an angle straight at the keeper just needed 1 of them go in and being a different ending to game .
What's with finishing games on fire though I've noticed a lot of it lately in many games teams play better in last 10 than all game surely you play all the game at that level or at least attempt too .
I was travelling work in my car but heard that last 5 we played with a bit of drive and purpose without having seen it I couldn't comment but surely if from the bench more purpose comes on then you have to ask the question are we a bit part team if so we will struggle .
UTV

[Walka003]

                       Stevens

        Forrester   Smith    Hall

Massey                                   Benning

                         Walker

                Ojo                 Holden

           Proctor               Harrison

 

Pretty please.

 

[bomber]

Well whoever's picked I just hope they turn up and give 100%. Its the very least the traveling Valiants deserve. The last couple of away games were poor from an effort perspective and lacking in any urgency and threat. I am hoping for a real responce.

[boslemportvale91]

5 hours ago, Walka003 said:

                       Stevens

        Forrester   Smith    Hall

Massey                                   Benning

                         Walker

                Ojo                 Holden

           Proctor               Harrison

 

Pretty please.

 

No Conlon ? 

[boslemportvale91]

I fancy a win Saturday. 2-1 vale 

Stevens 

Smith/Hall/Cass

Benning/Robinson 

Ojo/Conlon/Pett

Proctor/Harrison 

[Boslem's Brazil]

Have to get at these from the start.

I’d go with our most attacking line up, which I think is the following: 

              Stevens

        Cass Smith Hall

Massey    Ojo  Conlon   Benning

                 Garrity

         Harrison  Proctor 

[smithie]

5 hours ago, bomber said:

Well whoever's picked I just hope they turn up and give 100%. Its the very least the traveling Valiants deserve. The last couple of away games were poor from an effort perspective and lacking in any urgency and threat. I am hoping for a real responce.

Unfair comment in my opinion. I felt there was no lack of effort at MK Dons, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a DC team lacking effort.  Man-management seems to be his strong point and l don't get the impression he'll tolerate any slacking. 

[Walka003]

No Conlon ? 

Nothing against him I just think they'll rest him, played 3 games in a row.

[valeparklife]

We need to sign a striker today that's ready to play tomorrow.

Our lack of firepower and playing midfielders up front is hindering us immensely.

From the stats, Burton look there for the taking, they have the worst record in the league for total shots against and total shots on target!

They will give us chances, just hoping we have some forward options to take them.

[philmpv]

Unfair comment in my opinion. I felt there was no lack of effort at MK Dons, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a DC team lacking effort.  Man-management seems to be his strong point and l don't get the impression he'll tolerate any slacking. 

Completely agree. Was going to say the same thing. This is not a squad that goes hiding or doesn't put it all in. They more than proved that last season. How quickly fans forget these days.