Pre Grimsby Thoughts

[Bentley Bullet]

We did get through, though, hence the great saves and the blocks on the goal line. If we'd have been a bit quicker going forward we might have caught them off guard more by allowing them less time to regroup.

[TheFunk]

What is concerning me more, is that if the opposition have a shot on target they score. When did Lawlor last make a save ?

Ok it's not that much of a problem this season, but next season it will have to be addressed.

[drfchound]

Yep, the way we play clearly hasn't been effective this season.

Don't agree. We have been clearly effective this season, that's why we're top of the league. However, if, on occasions, we'd have been a bit quicker in our build up and had a few more shots from distance, our superiority would have shown us a dozen points clear of second place instead of just three.

BB, My tongue was firmly in my cheek when i made that last post, i thought you might have spotted that matey.
It was a response to your post stating that our approach play is too slow and i was making the point that it can't have been too ponderous to be a problem seeing as we are top of the league.

[Bentley Bullet]

I know it was mate, I did spot it but was just being sarcastic!

[drfchound]

TOUCHE THEN.

[Bentley Bullet]

The point I'm making is not aimed at pulling the team down, it's quite the opposite. I'm saying that I think we're capable of being better than our 3 point lead at the top of the table suggests.

Maybe I'm wrong and the team's not as good as I think it is capable of being.

[DRFC-Hanksie]

Quite enjoyed this one from having a nosy on the GTFC forum.

Score prediction:

1-3

Vernon 83

Jeffrey 36
Fortune-West 45
Moncrieff 65

6666 (2001)

[ballysbackin]

Today Sky Headline from preview

Grimsby v Doncaster preview: Grimsby hit by injuries
Last Updated: 31/03/17 11:33am
 
Grimsby manager Marcus Bignot
Grimsby manager Marcus Bignot
Grimsby boss Marcus Bignot has a number of injury concerns as his side bid to spoil Doncaster's promotion party at Blundell Park.

The League Two leaders can win promotion with a victory if other results go their way, but the Mariners are determined to spoil their party.

Ben Davies is ruled out with a calf injury while Scott Vernon also misses out after suffering concussion against Accrington Stanley.


Bignot's options are also hit by an unspecified injury suffered by striker Akwasi Asante which makes him rated 50-50 for the game.


Gamesmanship again. We shall see who plays for them

[ballysbackin]

Referee is Graham Scott.
Lines persons. one male and one female.

[ballysbackin]

FINALLY OFF GTFC SITE. AND VERY INTERESTINGLY



Note.

We will have Doncaster stewards on duty during Saturday's fixture. Any visiting supporters attempting to enter Blundell Park in the home end will have entry refused, with no refund being given on their tickets.

[The Red Baron]

Referee is Graham Scott.
Lines persons. one male and one female.

We've had "issues" with Mr Scott before so we have to hope he behaves himself.

However, Darren Cann and Sian Massey-Ellis are two decent assistants. Cann used to be in Howard Webb's team so has been at a World Cup Final. Blundell Park must be a come down after that.

[Campsall rover]

Come on the lads and lets get those 3 precious points today and then hopefully we will be having a promotion party at 4-50 next Sat after we beat Mansfield.
I will be surprised if both the other results will go our way today.
Have been predicting for some time that the Mansfield game will be the one where we are mathematically over the line.
 

[pafcprogs]

Whilst we will be hoping for the unlikely today I reckon you should have way too much firepower for GT today....

No doubt we will both be heading up soon...hoping for us it will be next week as I am making a rare exiles appearance at Crawley.

Our job today is to keep the gap close and hope you slip up against one of the play off pack...albeit I'd prefer you not to do that against Exeter!

Wouldn't mind an early goal from the Codheads just to make it interesting though.

 

[idler]

 I can see you beating Stanley but at least we have given your lads a bit to think about.
Another long haul next season for both teams.
 

[glosterred]

#Doncaster's John Marquis:

3️⃣⚽️⚽️⚽️ 1st career 🎩trick
2️⃣6️⃣lge goals this season -matches whole career lge tally before joining #DRFC.
👏


COYR

[idler]

He'll be buzzing next week now.

[glosterred]

Hopefully this will put a few on the crowd for next week


COYR