Match Day February 28th games

[Boz]

National League
Bromley - Braintree
Dagenham - Maidstone
Eastleigh - Aldershot
Guiseley - Barrow
Lincoln - York
Solihull - Torquay
Sutton - Boreham Wood
Tranmere - Forest Green
Woking - Dover

Only a couple of days between fixtures. Rovers have one of the stand-out games, a clash between two sides forlornly hoping Lincoln will slip up and they can seize top spot. Last season's game was a bit of a bloodbath, but whatever other failings they have, Forest Green under Cooper do try to play football and this match has the potential to be a non-league equivalent of Man City v Monaco. Some interesting selection dilemmas for Micky Mellon, will Cole Stockton's hat-trick and Adam Mekki's impressive showing from the bench put them into contention for a starting berth (probably not), will the returning Adam Buxton go straight back into the starting xi and will MM stick with the 3412 formation? The fact we haven't had a player sent off in over a week and Norwood hasn't been sent off so far against Forest Green has me worried...

Elsewhere there should be a comfy home win for Champions elect, Lincoln over York and a more hard fought victory for Daggers over an improving Maidstone. Other play-off contenders have harder to call games and while the Shots are likely to see off Eastleigh can see both Barrow and Dover dropping points on their trips to Guiseley and Woking. Torquay's trip to the West Midlands could be important to their survival hopes and think a draw with the Moors most likely.

 

[EnglishRed]

Ah Michael Melon.
My favourite children's TV character.

 

[Leewilson]

Think it'll be more hard work on our mehhh pitch. Simply have to win though with a very tough March coming.

 

[The Jovial Forester]

What are Lincoln doing playing a league game?

 

[Back in the DHSS]

Don't think Lincolns game against York is as easy as it looks, sometimes its easier playing against a mid table team with nothing to play for. Probably just me clutching at straws though.
Looking forwards to Tranmere's game against FGR who are winning lots of plaudits for their style of play. A draw is of no use to either side.
0-0 in front of 5000.

 

[DontBringBertie]

We'll lose by the odd goal and Garry Hill will come out saying "he's very 'appy with the performance and that we matched them today" despite losing yet another game.

Jones and Caprice will be tweeting after the game "Shock the baller is assisting again. Man is doing bits " despite being part of a defence which has conceded 64 goals this season.

 

[The Jovial Forester]

Don't think Lincolns game against York is as easy as it looks, sometimes its easier playing against a mid table team with nothing to play for. Probably just me clutching at straws though.
Looking forwards to Tranmere's game against FGR who are winning lots of plaudits for their style of play. A draw is of no use to either side.
0-0 in front of 5000.

If it lives up to the quality of the game at ours we'll be in for a treat but you've had those injuries and we're a much changed side. Don't expect Cooper to chance two up front despite Bugiel's excellent early form, especially as it backfired up at Gateshead. Doidge is in fine fettle too so hoping he can nick an early one then Omar come on late to put the icing on the cake (blew all my pancake puns on the other thread).

 

[Mark kavanagh]

I think us v fgr has goals in it!!

It seems they are superb going forward but cannot defend we are scoring but conceding too the 5-1 scoreline buried how easily ihiekwe was turned for barrows goal on sat

 

[Sparrow]

We'll lose by the odd goal and Garry Hill will come out saying "he's very 'appy with the performance and that we matched them today" despite losing yet another game.

Jones and Caprice will be tweeting after the game "Shock the baller is assisting again. Man is doing bits " despite being part of a defence which has conceded 64 goals this season.

Yes we really ought to be getting something from the likes of Lincoln, Forest Green and Dover.

The Jones-Caprice tweets bit was funny though. "On flamezzz bro"

 

[GuiseleySteve]

I'm unsure what to expect from Guiseley. On Saturday we had an ok first half, went in front early but fluffed a couple of decent chances after that. Had a trip in the box waived away too. Second half we got frustrated, sloppy and gifted Ferriby two goals whilst at the other end Cassidy missed a tap in from three yards after great play from Hurst sliding a ball from the right between center backs and keeper. Danny Lowe lost it and got a straight red for the second time this year.
The good news is our two injured center backs are ready to return. Hopefully Asamoah will be fit for Tuesday after missing Saturday through illness.

Hopefully we'll show what we're made of and make amends for Saturday.

 

[1884 Belmont]

Not sure about the whole 'champions elect' statement. Depending on results this week, however, they could take a massive step towards it. That being said, here's hoping we can be top by Friday night.

 

[Davidimp]

We aren't calling ourselves 'Champions Elect' that's for sure. We're in a very good position to win the league if we can doing what we've done so far.

 

[Boz]

I think us v fgr has goals in it!!

It seems they are superb going forward but cannot defend we are scoring but conceding too the 5-1 scoreline buried how easily ihiekwe was turned for barrows goal on sat

I thought Ihky was a bit unlucky for the Barrow goal and generally had a decent game. The goal threat started from McNulty failing to win a header and big Steve generally didn't look as comfortable playing in a 3 at the back.

Can't seem to win with Imps fans on here atm. Take issue if you have the temerity to suggest that some of the Rovers players might be better than their Lincoln counterparts, but don't like being described as Champions elect.

 

[Luke Imp]

This is our final home league game for a month (2 home games in 11, or 3 in 13 with the FA Trophy!).

At least one of FGR/Tranmere will be dropping points so we need to take advantage before a tough looking game at Aldershot on Saturday. Hopefully our 10th consecutive home win.

 

[Luke Imp]

Can't seem to win with Imps fans on here atm. Take issue if you have the temerity to suggest that some of the Rovers players might be better than their Lincoln counterparts, but don't like being described as Champions elect.

Was that not a Barrow fan?

 

[Sparrow]

Not long until Danny Cowley is filmed in a pub full of Lincoln fans, having had a few pints singing 'we are going up'.

 

[DontBringBertie]

Yes we really ought to be getting something from the likes of Lincoln, Forest Green and Dover.

The Jones-Caprice tweets bit was funny though. "On flamezzz bro"

The last 2 relegation rivals to play at FGR (Torquay and Braintree) have both GOT SOMETHING. We currently lose every game against any half decent side.

Definitely not on flamezzz. You would think Jones and Caprice were playing well regularly for a Championship team by what they tweet. Absolute BALLERS.

 

[DontBringBertie]

Not long until Danny Cowley is filmed in a pub full of Lincoln fans, having had a few pints singing 'we are going up'.

Before breaking off from the gwoop, talking to the camera and saying he's already focusing on their first League Two match.

 

[RLC]

If it lives up to the quality of the game at ours we'll be in for a treat but you've had those injuries and we're a much changed side.

We are actually playing really well at the moment, despite the disruption of the injuries, and I believe you are still knocking the ball round ? The return fixture was the best game I have seen since we have been in this division but I would take a scrappy one-nil on Tuesday.

 

[FGRJC]

I'd start omar tomorrow, it's going to be a massive occasion for him, and I think he'll be up for it!

 

[Shotsfan1993]

This is our final home league game for a month (2 home games in 11, or 3 in 13 with the FA Trophy!).

At least one of FGR/Tranmere will be dropping points so we need to take advantage before a tough looking game at Aldershot on Saturday. Hopefully our 10th consecutive home win.

Were we the last team to prevent you winning at home?

 

[Sparrow]

I expect our game against Dover tomorrow will be postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. North Ferriby, our opponents on Saturday, aren't playing tomorrow so it wouldn't be a bad thing if our match was off. All the bottom teams have tough fixtures.

 

[CrazyImp]

York City - five wins all season, and only one away. Three points, zero excuses.

Whoever loses between Tranmere and FGR is out of the running.

All the pressure is on the chasing pack, we are in a very strong position.

 

[Luke Imp]

Were we the last team to prevent you winning at home?

Yep.

3½ months since we last dropped points at home, although we've had what feels like shit loads of away games.

 

[The Jovial Forester]

Big Jon Parkin hattrick ahoy. Makes Rhead look lightweight.

 

[CrazyImp]

Having said this, it will be a pleasure to host the York fans twice in quick succession. Lovely people, an excellent club that has been badly run.

 

[Chris FGR]

Whoever loses between Tranmere and FGR is out of the running.

All the pressure is on the chasing pack, we are in a very strong position.

Wrong, if Tranmere lose they are out of the running. We already are. 4 points behind having played 2 games more, with trips to Tranmere, yourselves and Dagenham coming up. We just need to make sure we get the 6-7 wins needed to ensure a play off place.

 

[Luke Imp]

You're easily in the PO's. I'd be absolutely gobsmacked if one of the current top four weren't in it.

 

[CrazyImp]

Wrong, if Tranmere lose they are out of the running. We already are. 4 points behind having played 2 games more, with trips to Tranmere, yourselves and Dagenham coming up. We just need to make sure we get the 6-7 wins needed to ensure a play off place.

Conversely, if you win all of said six-pointers, you're right back in with a shout.

Unlikely, but it can be done.

 

[East Bank Shot]

Looking forward to tomorrow. We're one of the form teams in the league Eastleigh are horribly out of form. Hoping they don't have the new-manager effect.
I don't know what our record against Eastleigh is, but I swear we NEVER beat them?