Rico is just another Paton really, in the sense that he's got his fans who like him for what hes shown in spurts but none of our managers have rated him. 

1 hour ago, Dipepa delight said:

Tomorrow is big we at home so need be on front foot ,so many games we have deserved be winning in first 20 ,it will make all the difference as it gives confidence the early goal and gives everyone something fight for as saturday proved .

We arent all of a sudden going be Barcelona but that win sat could give us a bit of CONFIDENCE 

Im iffing and rring go before work as get that wound  up ,going work after is tough on  me physically and mentally,55 now , as usually need a good 4 hrs after game too come down from the trauma of watching Vale .

I cannot imagine it being a big crowd but hopefully sat put some on gate (renewed hope and all that )

Team id go as we not away and some put in 100 mins on sat so id go 

       Gauci 

John Humpreys Hall Gordon 

       Walters Croasdale Archer 

               Garrity 

          Stockley Sherif 

I think Rico Richards in them 20 min cameos can produce whats missing so id recall him from Walsall .

Enjoy the game 

UTV 

 

        

The period to recall Rico has long since expired.  

2 minutes ago, NW9Valiant said:

Rico is just another Paton really, in the sense that he's got his fans who like him for what hes shown in spurts but none of our managers have rated him. 

The problem with him is he’ll do things in impressive cameo performances off the bench but he can’t contribute for a full game and looks totally gassed out if playing longer than 45. Needs to show more than that really. Maybe once Brady gets to work him in the summer we’ll see as I doubt he’s even met him yet.

22 hours ago, NW9Valiant said:

I'm not enamoured with Brown up front but not convinced by Stockley either unless we are really playing positively and our wide players can get high. (Hope we do play with more positivity)

Definitely would go Hall for Waine, don't think there's any contest there.

Just hope we get a striker in through the door, top priority for me.

for some reason Stockley has fallen out of favour with the manager as he only puts him on the bench but in my view this is a mistake decision  eave with the manager

Stockley is just so slow and can’t chase down balls or offer much on his own which is why I think he’s on the bench. He’s full of effort but watching him up front on his own is painful. Needs legs around him. It was sad seeing him cosplay as Harry Kane for England, coming to left back just to get his foot on the ball. 

4 hours ago, Raveninblack said:

for some reason Stockley has fallen out of favour with the manager as he only puts him on the bench but in my view this is a mistake decision  eave with the manager

The same as every other player, Stockley needs to be utilised properly.  Moore’s biggest failing was the way he used, or maybe didn’t use certain players.  Maybe part of that was down to recruitment and some also down to player availability, but you have to say we’ve been scratching our heads quite frequently at some of the selections.

Edited February 2Feb 2 by Guitar Ray
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Much more optimistic now. Even though Gray can’t play his signing will motivate the fans and the players. I thought we played quite well in the reverse fixture and should have won. Can we get 4 or even 6 points from the next 2? They’re both certainly winnable. 

Edited February 2Feb 2 by valiant_593

9 minutes ago, valiant_593 said:

Much more optimistic now. Even though Gray can’t play his signing will motivate the fans and the players. I thought we played quite well in the reverse fixture and should have won. Can we 4 or even 6 points from the next 2? They’re both certainly winnable. 

We’ll be reet for this. Wimbledon are just going to get shot by the Sherif instead.

Seriously I’m strangely optimistic for this game. The challenge will come if we fall behind as that is one question mark that Brady has yet to get an answer to but then I was never expecting miracles overnight.

Can’t see Brady changing anything from Saturday for this. The bench may have a different look but that’s about it.

16 hours ago, Guitar Ray said:

The same as every other player, Stockley needs to be utilised properly.  Moore’s biggest failing was the way he used, or maybe didn’t use certain players.  Maybe part of that was down to recruitment and some also down to player availability, but you have to say we’ve been scratching our heads quite frequently at some of the selections.

I see Paton and Clarke have gone

21 hours ago, NW9Valiant said:

Rico is just another Paton really, in the sense that he's got his fans who like him for what hes shown in spurts but none of our managers have rated him. 

I think Rico is one of those players that is best coming off the bench, very much an impact player. What I liked about him is that when he gets the ball his first thought is to drive forward. Play to his strengths and use him accordingly,  an impact sub who makes an impact.

Just jumping on this thread and not reading the previous posts (so sorry if this has already been mentioned). 

This is a 7pm kick-off for those attending / watching

I don't want some of you arriving for 7.45pm and missing Vale's four first-half goals... 

Think this will be a cagey affair, and despite our business I'm still not convinced where the goals come from. Hopefully our approach tonight opens my eyes to that and we can score from open play. 

Same 11 as Saturday I expect. 

8 minutes ago, NW9Valiant said:

Think this will be a cagey affair, and despite our business I'm still not convinced where the goals come from. Hopefully our approach tonight opens my eyes to that and we can score from open play. 

Same 11 as Saturday I expect. 

I'd agree on starting XI. My only concern would be two starts in rapid succession for Ben Garrity. Gray isn't available yet but I suspect both the Everton loanees will be on the bench. 

Heavy snow give out for tonight now for during the match 🌨️❄️☺️

Wrap up warm Valiants to see the Brady Bunch win this 2/0

UTV 💪