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Football should not be allowed to be played on a pitch in that condition. John Beck style tactics
Same for both sides.. our pitch was shocking a few seasons ago too...
Excuse the bias , I'm a county fan It was a war of attrition on a mud heap on a bitterly cold night. It rather resembled a First World War barrage for most of the game and both 'keepers were seldom troubled.The first half was pretty even though on occasion Rovers threatened by raiding on the right with a couple of potentially dangerous crosses. After the break Doncaster were in almost total control and Newport fought a brave rearguard action , there wasn't a lot of football and the referee as is usual in this division was absolutely useless. Despite the dominance the visitors failed to carve out real chances and the game drifted towards the end. A few minutes before full time County forward Gordon went down in the box after an apparent push. The ref gave a free kick to Doncaster but interestingly didn't card the forward for diving - work that one out.Anyway, a home win would probably have meant a visit from the local constabulary on a charge of daylight ( or rather floodlight ) robbery so justice was done.In the end both sides looked fairly pleased with the point.All the best in your promotion push, let's hope we live to fight another day.
Quote from: the doc on February 11, 2017, 12:40:28 amExcuse the bias , I'm a county fan It was a war of attrition on a mud heap on a bitterly cold night. It rather resembled a First World War barrage for most of the game and both 'keepers were seldom troubled.The first half was pretty even though on occasion Rovers threatened by raiding on the right with a couple of potentially dangerous crosses. After the break Doncaster were in almost total control and Newport fought a brave rearguard action , there wasn't a lot of football and the referee as is usual in this division was absolutely useless. Despite the dominance the visitors failed to carve out real chances and the game drifted towards the end. A few minutes before full time County forward Gordon went down in the box after an apparent push. The ref gave a free kick to Doncaster but interestingly didn't card the forward for diving - work that one out.Anyway, a home win would probably have meant a visit from the local constabulary on a charge of daylight ( or rather floodlight ) robbery so justice was done.In the end both sides looked fairly pleased with the point.All the best in your promotion push, let's hope we live to fight another day.Thanks for the report doc and I congratulate you on grinding out a result, we've been there.I couldn't watch a Graham Westley team playing like that week in week out though.Good luck for the rest of the season and are there any plans to eventually have a ground to yourselves in the future?
Quote from: idler on February 11, 2017, 09:54:45 amQuote from: the doc on February 11, 2017, 12:40:28 amExcuse the bias , I'm a county fan It was a war of attrition on a mud heap on a bitterly cold night. It rather resembled a First World War barrage for most of the game and both 'keepers were seldom troubled.The first half was pretty even though on occasion Rovers threatened by raiding on the right with a couple of potentially dangerous crosses. After the break Doncaster were in almost total control and Newport fought a brave rearguard action , there wasn't a lot of football and the referee as is usual in this division was absolutely useless. Despite the dominance the visitors failed to carve out real chances and the game drifted towards the end. A few minutes before full time County forward Gordon went down in the box after an apparent push. The ref gave a free kick to Doncaster but interestingly didn't card the forward for diving - work that one out.Anyway, a home win would probably have meant a visit from the local constabulary on a charge of daylight ( or rather floodlight ) robbery so justice was done.In the end both sides looked fairly pleased with the point.All the best in your promotion push, let's hope we live to fight another day.Thanks for the report doc and I congratulate you on grinding out a result, we've been there.I couldn't watch a Graham Westley team playing like that week in week out though.Good luck for the rest of the season and are there any plans to eventually have a ground to yourselves in the future?The only thing the fans like about the ground mate, is the central location near to the pubs! They hate the playing surface and the " rugby ambience " of the stadium. We'd love to get out but it's the same old problem, no cash : apart from the surface , it's better than the athletics stadium situated nowhere in particular that we played at before.Not that it's pretty but we're grateful to Westley, at least there's some fight in the buggers now, the ones he inherited couldn't be bothered. They're not a dirty side just as hard as nails and Pipe is the prime example, it's not a disgrace to be second best to a decent side and Doncaster are obviously that. You should walk this league, I've only been impressed by Pompey so far and they seem to be a bit in and out. All the best for the rest.As regards the rugger I couldn't really give a toss, don't like the egg-chasing but on a purely nationalist thingy I'd like to think Wales will win but if I'm honest I think England will tonk 'em - fings ain't what they used to be Don't think we'll see you next year, I just hope there's not 2 leagues difference that's all! Kind regards