Old Spalding Ram

"Pick that one out of the net, Mark Crossley!"

I've been an advocate for Bradley all season in that I've stated that I didn't believe his early performances really showed us what we signed and his recent form has to some extent vindicated that opinion. That said, Nyambe has to start games IMO. From a defensive perspective, I'd still go with him, Nelson, Cash and Fozzy* and rotate in Sonny as needed, or start him if we really have to play a 3. Given how much better we can look at times when playing a 4-3-3, fans' frustration that it does not happen more often is understandable.
We're not going to creep over the line with damage limitation tactics and whilst I agree some of our players need to be more brave, perhaps Warne himself does too. I do think the eulogising of Barnsley is a bit daft though. Folk saying categorically that we can't beat them over two legs, if indeed if even comes to that, I find unfathomable. Have folk not learned, even after nearly two season in this division, that anyone can beat anyone and on what basis have they suddenly become world beaters? If we're as poor as some choose to make out then a scrappy 2-1 win at home should hardly set pulses racing.
*fitness notwithstanding

Wildsmith
                       Nyambe   Nelson   Cashin   Elder
                                    Adams.    Hourihane 
             Mendez-Laing          Bird.          Blackett-Taylor
                                              Gayle
 

An absolute thing of beauty. 😍
Around here you ask for a pea mix and they look at ya gone out! 

Is that an actual "pea mix" (I think the term was), as described in other threads?

I’d love to think Warne would be that bold.
He’ll pick Bradley after his MOM and play a back five with Elder and Nyambe. 
We won’t create anything in the first half and hopefully will get to H/T at   0-0.
Might then take off Hourihane and the wing backs and bring on Wilson and Sibley, plus a late appearance by Gayle.
Fingers in mouths day.

Shame, this could of been the absolute catalyst of a never-before-seen-scale full on forum meltdown if he'd come to us and got injured. Imagine all the reasons why his injury was Warne's fault.
Joking aside, it is a shame for the lad but i'm glad it's not happened whilst playing for us. 

I think RamsTV are okay for a commentator. 

“pick that one out of the net Mark Crossley”
I always enjoyed Richards impartiality during commentaries! 👍😁
 
……………..welcome back Ed

Oh I don’t know……..reckon it’s got a bit of a way to go yet! 👍😁
 
 

“pick that one out of the net Mark Crossley”
I always enjoyed Richards impartiality during commentaries! 👍😁
 
……………..welcome back Ed

Saturday match, my house at 10.45, bus to Spalding, 11.23 to Derby ( change at P/boro & Leicester) arriving at Derby 13.27. ….17.50 from Derby to Spalding  (change at Nottingham & Sleaford) arriving at 20.27 and all for just £33, then home for a chippy supper at 9 o’clock.
Midweek, no chance……….A16/A52 👍😁
 
A Football Supporters Association poll morphing into a political point scoring thread.
………………Who’d a thought it.
 

Having only just discovered the saga of this thread I can only say welcome back Ed, and FFS, I think I'd prefer hearing Ed on commentary than reading some of the sh** we post here sometimes. 
Also, good luck to Sally, hadn't realized she'd left RD. Always thought she was one of the better presenters on RD tbh.
Re matchday commentary, I think those of us who grew up with Graham Richards have been spoiled somewhat.

So brilliant to hear Ed's voice again on the airways, he's presenting Sportscene at six tonight.
 

Oh I don’t know……..reckon it’s got a bit of a way to go yet! 👍😁
 
 

Saturday match, my house at 10.45, bus to Spalding, 11.23 to Derby ( change at P/boro & Leicester) arriving at Derby 13.27. ….17.50 from Derby to Spalding  (change at Nottingham & Sleaford) arriving at 20.27 and all for just £33, then home for a chippy supper at 9 o’clock.
Midweek, no chance……….A16/A52 👍😁
 
A Football Supporters Association poll morphing into a political point scoring thread.
………………Who’d a thought it.
 

Saturday match, my house at 10.45, bus to Spalding, 11.23 to Derby ( change at P/boro & Leicester) arriving at Derby 13.27. ….17.50 from Derby to Spalding  (change at Nottingham & Sleaford) arriving at 20.27 and all for just £33, then home for a chippy supper at 9 o’clock.
Midweek, no chance……….A16/A52 👍😁
 
A Football Supporters Association poll morphing into a political point scoring thread.
………………Who’d a thought it.
 

Reckon we’ll set up for a massive 0-0 boring draw……and I’d be happy with that.
I’ve completely given up on let’s play thro midfield, wing backs bombing on, three up front and using a couple of out and out wingers.
We’re now at the Buisness end of the season, blood, sweat and taking one for the team is what it’s all about…..and a swarm of subs around the 70 minute mark!
 
                                    Wildsmith
      Nyambe  Bradley Nelson   Cashin    Elder
                             Adams    Smith
                                       Bird
                             NML          Barkhuizen
 

I should have added, my Old Grumpy Gits Senior Railcard makes a big difference (-34% discount).
I've also got a great local rail service and free off-peak travel (trains and buses) for all over 60's in our area, which helps a lot.

Saturday match, my house at 10.45, bus to Spalding, 11.23 to Derby ( change at P/boro & Leicester) arriving at Derby 13.27. ….17.50 from Derby to Spalding  (change at Nottingham & Sleaford) arriving at 20.27 and all for just £33, then home for a chippy supper at 9 o’clock.
Midweek, no chance……….A16/A52 👍😁
 
A Football Supporters Association poll morphing into a political point scoring thread.
………………Who’d a thought it.
 

Posted my expected starting line up for Saturday earlier on today, then realised that we’d have an outfield bench of Ward, Wilson, Sibley, Hourihane, Blacket-Taylor and Gayle.
We’re never going to have a better chance over the next 13 games of getting out of this dire league! 👍🐏

Posted my expected starting line up for Saturday earlier on today, then realised that we’d have an outfield bench of Ward, Wilson, Sibley, Hourihane, Blacket-Taylor and Gayle.
We’re never going to have a better chance over the next 13 games of getting out of this dire league! 👍🐏

Oh I don’t know……..reckon it’s got a bit of a way to go yet! 👍😁
 
 

Reckon we’ll set up for a massive 0-0 boring draw……and I’d be happy with that.
I’ve completely given up on let’s play thro midfield, wing backs bombing on, three up front and using a couple of out and out wingers.
We’re now at the Buisness end of the season, blood, sweat and taking one for the team is what it’s all about…..and a swarm of subs around the 70 minute mark!
 
                                    Wildsmith
      Nyambe  Bradley Nelson   Cashin    Elder
                             Adams    Smith
                                       Bird
                             NML          Barkhuizen
 

I think the EFL will consider this carefully and think about whether a similar size club, such as Morecambe, could reasonably afford his wages and base their decision on that.