Cherries: Pitman nets second winner in a week to reignite promotion push (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Cherries: Pitman nets second winner in a week to reignite promotion push
4:58pm Saturday 16th March 2013 in Sport
By Neil Perrett
BRETT Pitman’s first-half goal catapulted Cherries back into the thick of the League One promotion race following victory at Oldham today.
Pitman, whose penalty earned Cherries a 1-0 win at Stevenage in midweek, again won the day for the visitors at Boundary Park with a close-range effort.
However, Cherries were also thankful to goalkeeper Ryan Allsop for saving Jose Baxter’s second-half spot-kick.
Charlie Daniels made a welcome return for Cherries as boss Eddie Howe made one change to his starting line-up following the midweek win at Stevenage.
Daniels, who had missed Cherries past 10 games, was restored to left-back with Matt Ritchie, who had been a doubt due to a cut above his eye, dropping to the bench.
Tommy Elphick, sidelined by a knee injury since the 3-0 win at MK Dons last month, was also back in the Cherries squad, the defender named on the bench.
Chances were few and far between during a rather turgid opening period with Ryan Allsop racing off his line to save bravely at the feet of Jordan Obita early on.
Former Cherries loan striker Lee Barnard saw his snapshot blocked by Dan Seaborne before Allsop saved comfortably after Chris Iwelumo had met Connor Brown’s hanging cross.
Cherries made the breakthrough midway through the first half when Pitman swept home from close range after Lewis Grabban had supplied the assist following a swift counter-attack.
Oldham had a penalty appeal waved away after James Tarkowski had gone to ground under a challenge from Simon Francis at the start of the second half.
Cherries fashioned a hat-trick of chances in quick succession with Oldham goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis saving from Pitman after Grabban had put him through.
Bouzanis then clutched at the second attempt a long-range strike from Daniels before Grabban fired tamely into the stopper’s hands when he should have done better.
Allsop scurried across his line to save smartly from Obita after the Reading loan star had let fly from 20 yards before the Latics were awarded a penalty for handball against Grabban.
Goalkeeper Allsop came to Cherries’ rescue when he saved Jose Baxter’s poor penalty, the midfielder trying his luck with a dinked effort which left him with egg on his face.
Allsop then made a fine reaction stop from the same player with Baxter’s venomous free-kick in the 75th minute parried by the Cherries stopper.
Pitman’s deft lob landed on top of the net after Steve Cook had picked him out five minutes from time before a late barrage of Oldham pressure came to nothing.
Cherries: Allsop, Francis, Cook, Seaborne, Daniels (Ritchie, 73), Fogden, O’Kane, Arter, Pugh, Grabban (Hughes, 73), Pitman. Unused subs: Tubbs, Elphick, McQuoid, MacDonald, Jalal (g/k).
Booked: Arter, Pitman, Francis, McQuoid.
Latics: Bouzanis, Brown, M’Voto, Tarkowski, Grounds, Croft (Millar, 60), Wesolowski, Baxter, Obita (Montano, 67), Barnard, Iwelumo (Simpson, 69). Unused subs: Taylor, Smith, Winchester, Cisak (g/k).
Booked: Tarkowski.
Attendance: 3,540 (including 194 visiting supporters).
Referee: Keith Hill (Royston, Herts).
Comments(77)
johnimpey
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5:04pm Sat 16 Mar 13
ianbthomson
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5:06pm Sat 16 Mar 13
johnimpey wrote:His performance today was exceptional and also he was excellent against Stevenage on Tuesday.
Allsop signing of the season.
Superb signing Eddie
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:07pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Phil McG (Italy)
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5:08pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Get in there!
Up the Cherries!!
alasdair1967
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5:09pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto
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5:09pm Sat 16 Mar 13
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Nice to see results have gone our way from elsehere.
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Regards to all”
lofty1971
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5:11pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto
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5:13pm Sat 16 Mar 13
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
The Renegade Master
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5:13pm Sat 16 Mar 13
All to play for again with several results going our way today, but I still think we will have to win every game to secure a play-off place or have a chance of automatic promotion. We can't afford any more slip ups!
UTCIAD!
Phil McG (Italy)
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5:17pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:Why do you have to ruin things for yourself? Your first comment was fine this one is just pointless.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
We outplayed Stevenage on Tuesday without Daniels and Elphick yet they thumped Sheffield Utd today. Football is a team game and we've got a great team! Deal with it 'Prophet'!!
Afcbpete
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5:18pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto
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5:18pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
smhinto
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5:19pm Sat 16 Mar 13
The Renegade Master wrote:You are absolutely right in waht you say.WE CANNOT AFFORD ANY MORE SLIP UPS.
Good to see the team grinding out a deserved win on a tricky pitch against a team scrapping for their lives. Well done to the players and management and the 200 travelling supporters.
All to play for again with several results going our way today, but I still think we will have to win every game to secure a play-off place or have a chance of automatic promotion. We can't afford any more slip ups!
UTCIAD!
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An excellent days work.
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Regards
MJPJC
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5:21pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:why oh why do you have to make this about you? Very sad.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
alasdair1967
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5:21pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Agreed nice to see a quick congratulations from Lincoln ,would imagine he is feeling rather sheepish with regards to last weeks comments "SEASON OVER"
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
Court Side
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5:24pm Sat 16 Mar 13
cherrygood
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5:25pm Sat 16 Mar 13
The Renegade Master wrote:We may have to win every game to get automatic promotion, although Pugh reckons another 5 wins will do it. I don't think we will have to win all of them to get in the play offs though.
Good to see the team grinding out a deserved win on a tricky pitch against a team scrapping for their lives. Well done to the players and management and the 200 travelling supporters.
All to play for again with several results going our way today, but I still think we will have to win every game to secure a play-off place or have a chance of automatic promotion. We can't afford any more slip ups!
UTCIAD!
Good win today albeit scrappy, but its better than playing well and losing as against Doncaster. Now we can start playing well and winning and if we do make the play offs, we can be playing well with a full squad to pick from again hopefully.
And Smhinto, i'm loving your forced sense of enjoyment.
mattblackthehat
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5:26pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Justin Otherfan
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5:27pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:You stated several times that Daniels would not be able to go straight back into the squad. Anyone who questioned this got called an imbecile and a cut and paste of your previous comments. You are quick to point out when you are right, so are you now going to admit you got that one wrong? I am sure those saying Daniels should be straight back are feeling very vindicated right now.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
smhinto
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5:27pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Can't see why Nonno, my argument was always based on the fact that injuries was our problem. The fact key players reappeard today and we got a result adds weight to my point. Very wise taking Daniels off with 20 mins to go it will help his fitness.
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
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Well done and as you say UP THE MIGHTY CHERRIES!!
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Regards
alasdair1967
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5:30pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:Read Justin other fan comments
nonnogeppetto wrote:Can't see why Nonno, my argument was always based on the fact that injuries was our problem. The fact key players reappeard today and we got a result adds weight to my point. Very wise taking Daniels off with 20 mins to go it will help his fitness.
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
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Well done and as you say UP THE MIGHTY CHERRIES!!
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Regards
West moors 1
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5:30pm Sat 16 Mar 13
charlie2004
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5:31pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:Dear me, what is your problem. Delusions of grandeur spring to mind. You haven't watched the team all season, but think you know so much more than those who have. Go and annoy some other team, pleeeeeeeeese.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Well done to the team today, two wins on the trot after that poor run shows true character. UTC
smhinto
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5:31pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Justin Otherfan wrote:I stick by my argument that Daniels and co should play a reserve match before hand. I am sure Ed would have done this if a fixture was available.
smhinto wrote:You stated several times that Daniels would not be able to go straight back into the squad. Anyone who questioned this got called an imbecile and a cut and paste of your previous comments. You are quick to point out when you are right, so are you now going to admit you got that one wrong? I am sure those saying Daniels should be straight back are feeling very vindicated right now.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
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I should point out that I have on no occasion called someone an imbecile.
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Nice to see Daniels back, let's just hope he does not suffer a reaction.
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Regards
nonnogeppetto
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5:32pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:SMHINTO it would have been better if you had given others the chance to say Yes the return of Daniels made a different.
nonnogeppetto wrote:Can't see why Nonno, my argument was always based on the fact that injuries was our problem. The fact key players reappeard today and we got a result adds weight to my point. Very wise taking Daniels off with 20 mins to go it will help his fitness.
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
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Well done and as you say UP THE MIGHTY CHERRIES!!
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Regards
That is why I pulled you up on it. At the end of the day if you believe that what you say is right there is little point in trying to convince others because the harder you try the more their backs go up.
What matters is that you me and many others are rejoicing over our win and let us forget the tit for tat.
lymicherry
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5:36pm Sat 16 Mar 13
cherrygood
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5:38pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Shminto rejoicing over our win, i couldn't agree less. He much prefers a defeat because he can then post at 4.55pm with negative comments that he probably prepared last night!
smhinto wrote:SMHINTO it would have been better if you had given others the chance to say Yes the return of Daniels made a different.
nonnogeppetto wrote:Can't see why Nonno, my argument was always based on the fact that injuries was our problem. The fact key players reappeard today and we got a result adds weight to my point. Very wise taking Daniels off with 20 mins to go it will help his fitness.
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
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Well done and as you say UP THE MIGHTY CHERRIES!!
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Regards
That is why I pulled you up on it. At the end of the day if you believe that what you say is right there is little point in trying to convince others because the harder you try the more their backs go up.
What matters is that you me and many others are rejoicing over our win and let us forget the tit for tat.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:49pm Sat 16 Mar 13
BY THE WAY, WELL DONE LADS TODAY, A HARD EARNED BUT VERY DESERVED VICTORY.
UTC.
Bmthboys
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5:54pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:Sh@tmo,ur a tw@t,elphick was on the bench,can't do much from there and Daniels started which u said would b a bad idea!y can't u eat humble pie??good result today boys,keep it up!utc
nonnogeppetto wrote:Can't see why Nonno, my argument was always based on the fact that injuries was our problem. The fact key players reappeard today and we got a result adds weight to my point. Very wise taking Daniels off with 20 mins to go it will help his fitness.
smhinto wrote:I would have left it to your first post because now you are going to get some flak from various people on here.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Yes a very good result all round WELL DONE the MIGHTY CHERRIES
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Well done and as you say UP THE MIGHTY CHERRIES!!
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Regards
AFCBade
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5:56pm Sat 16 Mar 13
smhinto wrote:We all knew injuries were the main cause of the problems but there were other issues too. Don't forget we won in midweek without Daniels and elphick and with arter Fraser and Ritchie crocked.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
Given the playing style of Stevenage and Oldham, really pleased with two clean sheets. Long way to go: that Doncaster defeat is. so annoying looking at the table a week on.
abc100
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5:57pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Up the cherries!!!!
afcb-loyal
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6:11pm Sat 16 Mar 13
abc100 wrote:sorry steady eddie i had a moan at you earlier but can see your point now he (shminto) had to push it again. he's all yours and deserves it. "fully vindicated"
It's all going to go down to Tranmere on the last day of the season, weather that be going for automatic or play offs it's going to be squeaky bum time, get the mini buses booked, it's never dull being a cherries supporter whatever is going on, on the pitch or off it, i wouldn't have it any other way.
Up the cherries!!!!
well done today to the team excellent win and now another 3 points from Bury and everything is rosy again.
merley girl
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6:11pm Sat 16 Mar 13
abc100 wrote:I always thought the match v Tranmere would be our decider - just thought originally it was going to be for the champions place.
It's all going to go down to Tranmere on the last day of the season, weather that be going for automatic or play offs it's going to be squeaky bum time, get the mini buses booked, it's never dull being a cherries supporter whatever is going on, on the pitch or off it, i wouldn't have it any other way.
Up the cherries!!!!
Great to see Allsop play so well and of course to have Daniels back with Elphick on the bench - lets hope this is our re-start. Still get very concerned with Arter - another booking - at what point to does he have to "meet" with the FA to explain his play!!!!
As always UPTC!!!
merley girl
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6:13pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto
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6:17pm Sat 16 Mar 13
I would rather read about who played well and who didn’t especially from those who attended the game today.
Quite frankly it doesn’t take an Einstein to figure out that when you have key players missing the team will not perform as it would otherwise so let’s take that aspect of the game for granted.
What really matters is how well we support the team over the remaining games and really get behind them and be the twelfth man.
It is becoming very boring on this blog board now and the sooner we get over it the better for all concerned. UTCIAD
tricky1007
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6:21pm Sat 16 Mar 13
MJPJC wrote:because people like you comment on his posts, just ignore him and make your own comments... simples!
smhinto wrote:why oh why do you have to make this about you? Very sad.
It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated.
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Iam so pleased. Well done again.
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Regards
lofty1971
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6:34pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto wrote:Huzzah some common sense! Agree 100% Nonno.
For the sake of all concerned can we call a truce on this silly and very annoying stuff and stick to commenting about how well the team plays rather than preempting how they are going to play, how many goals will be scored (go to the bookies and bet on the score if you have to).
I would rather read about who played well and who didn’t especially from those who attended the game today.
Quite frankly it doesn’t take an Einstein to figure out that when you have key players missing the team will not perform as it would otherwise so let’s take that aspect of the game for granted.
What really matters is how well we support the team over the remaining games and really get behind them and be the twelfth man.
It is becoming very boring on this blog board now and the sooner we get over it the better for all concerned. UTCIAD
I would love to hear from anyone that was there today.
MattsUpTheCherries
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6:44pm Sat 16 Mar 13
cherrygood
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7:12pm Sat 16 Mar 13
MattsUpTheCherries wrote:Deep down I really enjoy smhinto's posts and the responses.
Please can we ALL just ignore "smhinto". He obviously enjoys reacting to people's opinions and is only going to get more irritating when people respond.
The sanctimonious so and so annoys me and makes me laugh in equal measure.
Steady Eddie v smhinto is like Ali v Fraser or Eubank v Benn, a 15 round punch up with words.
Christchurch_BH23
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7:25pm Sat 16 Mar 13
white 147
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7:36pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Richard 1976
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7:37pm Sat 16 Mar 13
abc100
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7:39pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Christchurch_BH23 wrote:I believe he was on the bench and he kicked the ball away, or tried to stop Oldham having the ball back by time wasting, I heard it on Solent
A win is a win, and great to see those around us dropping points again. A shame Brentford grabbed a late winner. Can somebody explain why Josh got booked today when it looks like he wasn't playing?
dustbindanny
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7:41pm Sat 16 Mar 13
YorkshireCherry
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7:44pm Sat 16 Mar 13
nonnogeppetto
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8:04pm Sat 16 Mar 13
YorkshireCherry wrote:Thank goodness a post about how we played today. Thank you.
In response to Lofty1971s request I was there and this is what I thought. Not a pretty game, first half was awful to be honest but one moment of quality with O'Kane and Grabban linking up led to the goal. Second half was more open and we probably should have got a second before the penalty. Allsop looked good and we were pretty solid at the back coping pretty well with a lot of ariel pressure, great to see Daniels back. Barnard was a pest as usual!
I have to say that it did not sound too exciting on Radio Solent but a win and three points do nicely!!!
If we win when we are not playing too well there is always hope for better things.
big_afcb_fan
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8:42pm Sat 16 Mar 13
ps how did sheff u lose that badly at stevenage???? and a little thank you has to go to pompey :)
utc
stjxf12
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8:49pm Sat 16 Mar 13
lofty1971
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9:04pm Sat 16 Mar 13
YorkshireCherry wrote:Thanks Yorkshire Cherry! 1-0s will do from now on in. Two clean sheets in a week is great.
In response to Lofty1971s request I was there and this is what I thought. Not a pretty game, first half was awful to be honest but one moment of quality with O'Kane and Grabban linking up led to the goal. Second half was more open and we probably should have got a second before the penalty. Allsop looked good and we were pretty solid at the back coping pretty well with a lot of ariel pressure, great to see Daniels back. Barnard was a pest as usual!
I think Allsop is making a difference with defensive organisation and better distribution.
Looking forward to Bury next week UTCIAD!
raybren
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9:19pm Sat 16 Mar 13
MidlandExile
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9:20pm Sat 16 Mar 13
After, a disastrous start we are now in an amazing position. Sure there are going to be bad weeks and good weeks but, come on, it's fun and certainly not boring isn't it? Think of where we would be without Eddie and Jason.
There are going to be ups and downs between now and the end of the season and none of us really know where it is all going to end. So let's all just get a grip, get behind the lads, enjoy the ride and be grateful that we've got something to play for.
rogthedodge123
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9:28pm Sat 16 Mar 13
M Micky takes when we lose
H Happy when your smug
I Insistent on winding people up
N Not really a cherry supporter
T Totally patronising
O Only interested in gloating
Nothing personal but counting smhintos when I go to sleep
rogthedodge123
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9:31pm Sat 16 Mar 13
lymicherry wrote:It will be a cricket score I have no doubt about it as someone has been due a pasting by our brilliant team-lets enjoy
Terrific result that tees up a golden opportunity to cement a play-off spot; we supporters can play our part by getting right behind the team from first minute to last next Saturday instead of sitting back and expecting a cricket score against a Bury side who will be dour and desperate. Automatic promotion is pie in the sky, but fourth place (which earns the crucial advantage of a home second leg in the play-off semis) is eminently achievable.
rogthedodge123
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9:36pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Court Side wrote:I agree and its funny how when we lose there are double the posts
Well,well,well! Charlie and Tommy back fit, 2nd clean sheet in a row,Brett scoring again and a goal from open play. I thought all these things were beyond us now? Back in the mix and looking good again! Come on all you negative posters who did nothing but moan about the management and players during that sticky patch, pick the bones out of that lot!
I guess some just wait for that moment
but glad to say that you and me had the faith just what true supporters should have as all teams go through sticky patches.
rogthedodge123
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9:42pm Sat 16 Mar 13
MidlandExile wrote:Your a legend and a true supporter and I couldnt have put it better myself
What a difference a week makes! Last week it was all doom and gloom and, then following two away wins we are going to win promotion and everything in the garden is rosy. For some people we always have to be either a total disaster or world-beaters.
After, a disastrous start we are now in an amazing position. Sure there are going to be bad weeks and good weeks but, come on, it's fun and certainly not boring isn't it? Think of where we would be without Eddie and Jason.
There are going to be ups and downs between now and the end of the season and none of us really know where it is all going to end. So let's all just get a grip, get behind the lads, enjoy the ride and be grateful that we've got something to play for.
jakeysredd
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10:09pm Sat 16 Mar 13
merley girl wrote:Yes me too cant be bothered to comment much, People shouldnt give him the time, Just give all to the team whoever plays they give all to the supporters every game, Roll on the next game, come on you reds,
Forgot to say - getting totally "fed-up" with all the smhinto posts and responses.Can we please have comments from fans who attend games both home and away.
golfer33
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11:34pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Phil McG (Italy) wrote:So why did we lose 5 on the trot
smhinto wrote: It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated. . Iam so pleased. Well done again. . RegardsWhy do you have to ruin things for yourself? Your first comment was fine this one is just pointless. We outplayed Stevenage on Tuesday without Daniels and Elphick yet they thumped Sheffield Utd today. Football is a team game and we've got a great team! Deal with it 'Prophet'!!
deanmatthews1966
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11:42pm Sat 16 Mar 13
golfer33
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11:45pm Sat 16 Mar 13
charlie2004 wrote:What is wrong with you lot he is just putting his opinion on here what we all do. Results again wnt our way apart the Brentford last min goal
smhinto wrote: It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated. . Iam so pleased. Well done again. . RegardsDear me, what is your problem. Delusions of grandeur spring to mind. You haven't watched the team all season, but think you know so much more than those who have. Go and annoy some other team, pleeeeeeeeese. Well done to the team today, two wins on the trot after that poor run shows true character. UTC
anyway we at back in the mix. lets enjoy it .
Frankiesbackfromhollywood
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6:24am Sun 17 Mar 13
BishopforEngland
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8:00am Sun 17 Mar 13
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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8:38am Sun 17 Mar 13
FrankiesbackfromhollOr next 10 games maybe.!!!!!!! ;-)
ywood wrote:
Feels great to be 4th again (net 6th depending on the Swindon v Yeovil game). Had we lost we would still be 7th, and certainly wouldn't have been out of it, as it is we won and we are right back in the auto promotion battle and now with a run of games ahead of us where we can guarantee the play-offs at least. All runs come to an end good or bad, now we have started our good run again, here's hoping it lasts for the next 7 games!!
work12
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8:53am Sun 17 Mar 13
I stayed clear of the comments as i began to realise that these people are expecting way to much from the team. I have been down to watch the last 3 home games, and yes i would say they played poor. I did sit there and think how are they going to manage in the league above.
Where have those 75% of people gone? There isnt many negative comments on here anymore.
1 question - why are people being made redundant? Not having a financial background, i am wrong to think that EM is hinding something, or is it a case he has spen way over his means?
Good luck to AFCB
matt68
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9:00am Sun 17 Mar 13
BishopforEngland wrote:at home to carlisle!!
The only question that is left is whether we have the promotion party in Liverpool, Blackpool or travel all the way back to bmth?? I reckon a party in Liverpool!!!
cherrygood
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9:43am Sun 17 Mar 13
golfer33 wrote:What is wrong with people reacting to smhintos patronising sanctimonious big headed know it all never wrong negative doom mongering wholly inaccurate score predicting post, beats me.
charlie2004 wrote:What is wrong with you lot he is just putting his opinion on here what we all do. Results again wnt our way apart the Brentford last min goal anyway we at back in the mix. lets enjoy it .smhinto wrote: It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated. . Iam so pleased. Well done again. . RegardsDear me, what is your problem. Delusions of grandeur spring to mind. You haven't watched the team all season, but think you know so much more than those who have. Go and annoy some other team, pleeeeeeeeese. Well done to the team today, two wins on the trot after that poor run shows true character. UTC
pehf1rules
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9:58am Sun 17 Mar 13
devon fan
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10:34am Sun 17 Mar 13
afcbtintin
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10:55am Sun 17 Mar 13
Exiled Red
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11:04am Sun 17 Mar 13
afcbtintin wrote:Regards
Can I suggest the echo have a "all schminto comments here please" story, so the rest of us can have some sensible debate ?
BishopforEngland
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11:15am Sun 17 Mar 13
matt68 wrote:Would be nice but I reckon it's going to the wire! Hoping for a sunny day in the north west with results going our way. I think that potentially it could be the last day of the season with 4/5 teams battling for the top two places
BishopforEngland wrote:at home to carlisle!!
The only question that is left is whether we have the promotion party in Liverpool, Blackpool or travel all the way back to bmth?? I reckon a party in Liverpool!!!
alasdair1967
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12:37pm Sun 17 Mar 13
stevobath
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1:58pm Sun 17 Mar 13
Square Old Codger
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2:03pm Sun 17 Mar 13
Square Old Codger
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2:03pm Sun 17 Mar 13
jakeysredd
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3:36pm Sun 17 Mar 13
stevobath wrote:Too true, looking back at the recent goals, think its Pitman, Pitman, Pitman, Tubbs, Pitman, Pitman, just cant please some fans, then its Arter moan moan moan, Cant wait for the Bury game on Sat
So much for all those moaning about Pitman! Saved us YET AGAIN!
Phil McG (Italy)
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6:35pm Sun 17 Mar 13
golfer33 wrote:We lost 5 on the trot for the same reason that Stevenage thumped Sheff Utd and the rest of the top ten teams have struggled to be consistent. It happens. If you look at our games since the start of the year (Brentford away) we failed to win 5, then we won 5, then we lost 5 and now we've won 2. The wins have been with and without Daniels and Elphick.
Phil McG (Italy) wrote:So why did we lose 5 on the trot
smhinto wrote: It is amazing what happens when we get key players back on the field, so my argument that injuries was the cause of our recent bad run is fully vindivated. . Iam so pleased. Well done again. . RegardsWhy do you have to ruin things for yourself? Your first comment was fine this one is just pointless. We outplayed Stevenage on Tuesday without Daniels and Elphick yet they thumped Sheffield Utd today. Football is a team game and we've got a great team! Deal with it 'Prophet'!!
There is no doubting both players have been solid performers but at the end of the day it's about the team, the squad and the management. I have have faith in the lot.
In response to 'Square Old Codger' I'd try Tubbs in place of Grabban and bring Grabban on as the opposition run out of steam. He seems to lack the confidence in front of goal but his pace and work rate is still influential.
Up the Cherries!
ianbthomson says...
5:02pm Sat 16 Mar 13
A very happy cherry
UTICAD
Ian