Recent content by Rivercider

I agree that at the basic level football is simple. We send out 11 professionals to do a theoretically simple job, though there are another 11 professionals trying to outwit them. This is where many other factors come into play. Management, coaching, team spirit, skill levels, fitness, crowd...

Rovers in 13th place certainly look like they might be joining the relegation race. I would say there are a couple of relegation places up for grabs. Teams from 12th placed Lincoln downwards are in with a chance cheers

True enough, though Tisdale had a thick comfort blanket of two promotions to keep him safe.

For various reasons I have not managed to see a game so far this season. I was just wondering what chance of me getting a ticket for Tuesday? I am not imagining a sellout!

As I live within walking distance of the ground at Weston-super-Mare I try to make a few visits each season, yesterday was one of them. Weston had a couple of good chances and four or five half chances, but failed to take any. Sonny Cox made his second start for Weston (though he has come off...

Although born in Exeter I live in Weston so when not at St James Park try to see a few games at Weston. There are often Exeter youngsters out on loan at Weston, as well as former Exeter players there. Ollie Watkins did alright at Weston! I recently watched Weston-super-Mare 2 : 2 Truro City...

His goal yesterday was typical of those he scored in his first spell with City, lurking at the back stick either from a set play, or breakaway. Top man!

Would those shorter goal keepers have been as successful in the modern game? Has the average height and weight of outfield players increased much since the 1960s for example, would that have put a shorter keeper at a greater disadvantage commanding the box at set pieces today? cheers

I have posted on the subject before but the loan spell at Weston was a good one for both Ollie and Weston, I saw him play several times, and he was well thought of by the fans I know there. Weston have been set up to try to play decent football for several seasons now (with varying success) so...

Congratulations Ollie Watkins? cheers

We can use statistics to make a case for or against many things, I love statistics me. Taking the current league form over the last 10 games, and predicting forward the same points for another 10 games, after 30 games we have:- Carlisle top with 62 points City 13th with 37 points (10 points...

I'll stick my head above this particular parapet, as a Trust member who did not vote. I joined the Trust pretty early on, my vague notion that by contributing a small amount each month (and buying a season ticket for the first time) was my way of doing a little to help the club. I dip into...

Re: Dldlllldl I am sure you are right A. G., the few away trips I have done I have enjoyed, but I work early Saturday mornings, so cannot travel before about 12.00. Even when we managed to start off a season at home well (2013/14 - 3 home wins in August) we still managed to foul it up. I was...

Re: Dldlllldl I am obviously not as hard core as you Albert, I have been a pretty regular home supporter for 30 years, (though I almost never go away - though I live in North Somerset). The last couple of seasons I have given up my season ticket, and picked home games I fancy on sunny days -...

Before the replay I had a faint hope that if Klopp picked a very similar young side we might just nick it, though that was unlikely. In the time since the first game the Liverpool players will have had time to get to know one another and for some to get up to speed. When I saw the starting team...