Morecambe Vs Exeter City 6:30pm

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[GrecianExile]

First goal conceded only the goalkeeper and Sweeney will know what went on, it looks like the keeper was coming hence why Sweeney was letting it run through but then he seemed to stutter, we don’t know if he called or not, if he didn’t then with experience Sweeney could have just cleared it. I guess that’s where there may have been a mix up with it being a new relationship at the back.

Two very well taken goals for the Grecians, Randall did really well as he still had to finish from a tight angle and with covering defenders. With his goal return so far I’d imagine he will be on the radar of other clubs if his progress continues. Also Jakes goal was a great finish and his goal return is certainly helpful at present with Bowman not currently scoring as he did last year.

Great run of results and you can’t underestimate how tough Morecambe away on a Tuesday night is with travel etc so although we maybe disappointed not to take all three points, I think it’s still a point gained and keeps our form going.

 

[tonykellowfan]

There are always some fans who get a bee in their bonnet about certain players, I'm not sure why.

In the current squad Bowman appears to be the best option, but his goal scoring is clearly a big worry as his only goal this season was when the keeper blasted it against him.

Since we are effectively playing 4-2-3-1 and the quality in our team comes from the 2 (Taylor and Collins) and the 3 (Jay, Williams and Randall) all of whom are fast but generally small and/or lightweight players we have to have some of Bowman's size in the team otherwise we are going to get bullied. At our level there are lots of long balls and head tennis where we need a big player in the mix.

 

[grecIAN Harris]

I'm inclined to agree with Pete about their first goal. The Iceman should be mopping that up and if that includes mopping Sweeney up in the process, so be it.

 

[GhostofAlanGow]

Bowman's poor form is being amplified by the lack of competition from others, esp the guy who should be his main rival for a place: Ajose. That's not Bowman's fault, it's Ajose's.

Two things I'd like to see Bowman try to drag some form and confidence into his game are: 1) get across or in front of his marker when we cross the ball (he always seems to be behind or on the wrong side of the defender); 2) time his jumps better (he jumps so early for his headers, so that he's always coming down when the ball arrives).

 

[SEA Grecian]

Bowman's poor form is being amplified by the lack of competition from others, esp the guy who should be his main rival for a place: Ajose. That's not Bowman's fault, it's Ajose's.

Two things I'd like to see Bowman try to drag some form and confidence into his game are: 1) get across or in front of his marker when we cross the ball (he always seems to be behind or on the wrong side of the defender); 2) time his jumps better (he jumps so early for his headers, so that he's always coming down when the ball arrives).

Not sure why everyone is so pre-occupied with what's going on up front as we're 4th in the table and the 3rd highest scorers in the division. Bowman may not be scoring himself but as long as other players are taking advantage of the space he is creating than that's not really a problem for the team as a whole.

 

[Billy The Fish]

Just seen the TV footage for the first time and I reckon Sweenz is at fault for the first one. He should have made a strong decision and put the ball into row Z knowing that he's got a young inexperienced keeper coming off his line. He didn't, then slipped and the striker was in.

Good away point mind and I'm happy with that.

 

[grecIAN Harris]

Just seen the TV footage for the first time and I reckon Sweenz is at fault for the first one. He should have made a strong decision and put the ball into row Z knowing that he's got a young inexperienced keeper coming off his line. He didn't, then slipped and the striker was in.

Good away point mind and I'm happy with that.

Don't agree with this. The keeper, whoever it is, can see all and should be dictating and dominating this situation. Sweens has his back to the goalscorer with The Iceman coming towards him.

 

[SEA Grecian]

Just caught up with Matt Taylor's post-match interview and it's rare to hear him quite so scathing about a referee.

 

[Martin Lawrence]

Bowman's poor form is being amplified by the lack of competition from others, esp the guy who should be his main rival for a place: Ajose. That's not Bowman's fault, it's Ajose's.

Two things I'd like to see Bowman try to drag some form and confidence into his game are: 1) get across or in front of his marker when we cross the ball (he always seems to be behind or on the wrong side of the defender); 2) time his jumps better (he jumps so early for his headers, so that he's always coming down when the ball arrives).

Ajose is not a rival of Bowman. They are different players that bring different things to the table. Ajose cannot fit into our system sadly.