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Bideford vs Exeter - Devon Bowl Final 2022

geoffwp

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City lose on penalties. Pretty poor quality all round, the match and the penalties, not much quality from anyone other than Harry Lee.
A bit harsh on the kids Fred?
 

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Well played by our lads in 90 minutes against a physical, mature team.
Maybe practice penalties a bit more though.
But that commentary!
Amateurish and embarrassing.
Commentary CRAP & BIASED !
 

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Good learning curve for our youngsters. It'll be one of the few times they have come up against 'southern league oil tankers' They acquitted themselves well.
 

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A bit harsh on the kids Fred?
Not really, it wasn’t great.
 

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Bit of a disappointing end to the campaign.No cup and league double this year!
 

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Actually number 10 and number 3 for City looked OK, the rest not so much.
 

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It was a young side that needed more strength when shooting ,but that will improve as they get older.
 

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It was a young side that needed more strength when shooting ,but that will improve as they get older.
Will all be ready for the Championship in 3 years time !
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Do we need to cancel the parade on Monday?

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I think we need to be realistic here. Bideford are a comparatively strong side in this competition. Only Torquay, Tivvy and Plymouth Parkway come above them in Devon's non league clubs this season. Charlie Hanson was on loan there for most of the season and was in and out of the side. Playing an u17 side with a fair old smattering of schoolboys with no natural striker and a few more missing was always going to be a good physical test against a decent outfit.

I only saw the second half but I thought we defended very well and stood up well to the physicality even when Ed James went off. I am still surprised we didn't keep Dan Preece on as he was impressive in the cup winning u16's and slotted right in tonight. When Bideford did get through Harry Lee showed why he is rated by the club. Two outstanding saves, one right at the end.

Of the players I haven't seen before Aamir Daniels looks like he has something about him. Definitely has the athleticism to do well. Pedro Borges after being isolated up front looked far more comfortable in midfield and looks an interesting prospect.

Penalties were what they were. They weren't really bad pens and the Bideford keeper saved well going the right way each time. All part of the learning process.

The non league scene in the south west is as strong as I have ever seen it at the moment. There are several very decent outfits around. Some of that is down to the better standard of youth development around the area and those players who don't quite make it feeding down. All the better for us to send our young hopefuls out on loan to.
 
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