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Boro 1 CG 0

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 15:13Yesterday at 15:13:25

Somel

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Boro 2 CG 1

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 15:40Yesterday at 15:40:41In response to Boro 1 CG 0Top of thread

CG equalise then we retake lead with goal from Carsley, then we miss pen

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Edited by BoroughPod at 15:40:51 on 8th March 2025

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HT Boro 2 CG 1

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 15:52Yesterday at 15:52:32In response to Boro 2 CG 1Top of thread

Not there today but sounds like a competitive game.

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Boro 3 CG 1

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 16:17Yesterday at 16:17:47In response to HT Boro 2 CG 1Top of thread

Carsley

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Boro 3 CG 2

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 16:29Yesterday at 16:29:10In response to Boro 3 CG 1Top of thread

No text

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Edited by BoroughPod at 16:29:28 on 8th March 2025

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Boro 4 CG 2

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 16:55Yesterday at 16:55:16In response to Boro 3 CG 2Top of thread

Marsden

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FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561

By Norwaypod (BoroughPod)Yesterday 16:57Yesterday at 16:57:38In response to Boro 4 CG 2Top of thread

I love this team!

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Re: FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561

By almost average 2Yesterday 17:45Yesterday at 17:45:10In response to FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561Top of thread

Nervy game that but we have the ability to score however its going . Some really good moves for the goals .
Three wins away and that's if HSJ don't drop another point . In fact our goal difference is so much better eight points will almost certainly do it .

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Re: FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561

By Lord of the Manor I'm (Lord of the Manor)Yesterday 17:51Yesterday at 17:51:00In response to Re: FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561Top of thread

Another tough hard fought win against a very good well set up side......
only gripe ..... we can't defend from corners or long throws ins.... need to work on that
Apart from that a well deserved win ...
Well done all

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Me too!

By Unnamed Sauce (Bedduth Blue)Yesterday 17:40Yesterday at 17:40:31In response to FT Boro 4 CG 2 att 561Top of thread

Coton were feisty, less gobby than most of our opponents and therefore were able to focus more on their football. They made a fight of it, without a doubt. Aided by, it has to be said the worst referee I have seen this season, home or away.

That was a workmanlike, sleeves up kind of performance from us. They made us work hard : no doubt about it.

However, I hope some of those seeing BoroTown for the first time this season appreciated :

(1) some of the prettier football we strung together:
(2) the artistry of Danico and the ageless Justin Marsden:
(3) The clear love this squad have for the stripes:
(4) really good attitude shown whenever there's a setback-ie penalty missed or a goal conceded. Just heads up, go again and and get on with it.

We are so close now...

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Re: Me too!

By WolfmanYesterday 22:23Yesterday at 22:23:08In response to Me too!Top of thread

Please explain in your expert opinion on refs why he was the the worst.did he cost us a goal no.most of his bookings were correct.idon't go to watch refs unless they make absolute howlers,which he didn't, then just enjoy today's game

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Re: Me too!

By Unnamed Sauce (Bedduth Blue)Yesterday 23:18Yesterday at 23:18:19In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

First half, seven times Coton gained possession in our half, then lost possession, fell over and earned an unnecessary free kick. That's kidology and good refs are alert to it.

I believe the keeper should have had a red after taking out our player. Dangerous play, Keeper was very cute about the penalty incident. Wouldn't call it "a howler"- but I do think the ref bottled that one. By the noise the crowd were making I think a few more felt the same.

Last five minutes the ref had a sudden rush of blood to the head and started booking players, actually holding up the game with his indecision. I cannot comment on the correctness of the actual bookings because I was at the other end of the field.

You undoubtedly have better eyesight than me, so I'll take your word for it that most yellow cards were correct.

As you say I come to watch the teams. Not the ref. It wasn't imho a dirty game so a good ref would have kept it flowing and maybe not have been so card happy.

First half he overruled his linos several times when imo their decisions were correct in the first place. Second half he paid more attention to them.

Whether he cost us a goal or not is immaterial when assessing his overall performance. He did not cost us the game but he was inconsistent.

My opinion is by no means "expert " although I have refereed and run the line at Junior level. Often a thankless task and abuse is unnecessary.

FTR I was not the only one who though the ref did not have a great game. Generally I think this season's standard has been quite good.

Not that it matters. We won anyway. And yes, like most of the others there, I did enjoy the game.

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Re: Me too!

By MJNBYesterday 23:32Yesterday at 23:32:36In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

The rules have changed

A keeper can’t be sent off AND a penalty given if the keeper has made a legitimate attempt to get the ball.

So a red and a pen would only have been given if the keeper made no attempt to get the ball.

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Re: Me too!

By Unnamed Sauce (Bedduth Blue)Today 09:13Today at 09:13:45In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

Yes so someone next to me said.

Silly rule.

Depends on ones definition of "made an attempt" I suppose.

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Re: Me too!

By MJNBToday 09:45Today at 09:45:21In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

I’m with you on it by the way

There was no attempt to do anything but take the player. And he gained an advantage by having chance to save the pen, which he did.

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Re: Me too!

By almost average 2Today 11:17Today at 11:17:11In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

Ex boro keeper Lewis Landers

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Re: Me too!

By Vernon SlainYesterday 22:52Yesterday at 22:52:31In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

Wolfman talking about howlers. Pick of The Day for me.

The King is dead. Long live The King.

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Took me a while...

By Unnamed Sauce (Bedduth Blue)Yesterday 23:21Yesterday at 23:21:01In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

Very good.

It's been another long day.

He's all right. We know each other.

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Re: Me too!

By Dougie8Yesterday 20:04Yesterday at 20:04:36In response to Me too!Top of thread

We need 9 points to be uncatchable. That would give us 102. Heather St John’s can only get 101 and have a far inferior goal difference. Every point they drop, Boro’s target drops too. The home game v Leicester St Andrews on March 29 could be the day they win it.

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Re: Me too!

By s. tone ragma7 (stone ragma)Yesterday 17:50Yesterday at 17:50:13In response to Me too!Top of thread

Says so much about this squad that we keep finding a way to win, Coton gave us a game today but in the end we had the quality to get the 3 points

Edited by stone ragma at 17:50:26 on 8th March 2025

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That wasn’t what I expected

By MJNBYesterday 18:23Yesterday at 18:23:48In response to Re: Me too!Top of thread

It was what I expected, and better.

The ground is tidy, clean, and I’d say welcoming and friendly.

The football played is predominantly on the floor, and at a reasonable pace.

The people running the club such as Lee H and Mark L make effort to speak to the fans, and give a shit about them.

Everything from bar staff, to turnstile operators, to stewards such as Hubby, is welcoming and engaging.

Everyone there is there because they care about Boro/Nuneaton and with no agenda and with no ego.

That was a fantastic experience and even though it’s impossible for me to be a regular, I will envisage to be more regular than I have been. That made me want to come back, that made me engaged.

What a fantastic experience and those who’ve rebuilt this club should be amazingly proud of themselves.

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