Pre-Match Thread Altrincham v Southend United, Saturday 27th November, 15:00ko, NL

[Rayleigh boy]

once we start winning we won't stop ...

maybe start with this one .. please

 

[Barling Magna]

once we start winning we won't stop ...

maybe start with this one .. please

I hope so but Altrincham are on a good run and gaining any points there will be a bonus. We must beat Maidenhead the following week though.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I hope so but Altrincham are on a good run

Really? I beg to differ - 2 wins in the last 10 games, 1 of those in the FA Cup

 

[Barling Magna]

Really? I beg to differ - 2 wins in the last 10 games, 1 of those in the FA Cup

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Drawing away at the league leaders and at home against the team in second place and thrashing Weymouth in their last three matches seems like a good run to me Garry.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Drawing away at the league leaders and at home against the team in second place and thrashing Weymouth in their last three matches seems like a good run to me Garry.

I guess it's the kind of run we'd kill for at the moment, I'll give you that!

My point was if you look further back they've not been in any kind of form really, besides the 3 games that you mention, (that technically are not a run of games because they were interrupted by losing at home in the cup to a team from a division below).

The draw at Chesterfield though was impressive, and the nature of it (coming from 2-0 down with an injury time equaliser) will be bound to give them some confidence.

 

[mfurok]

I guess it's the kind of run we'd kill for at the moment, I'll give you that!

My point was if you look further back they've not been in any kind of form really, besides the 3 games that you mention, (that technically are not a run of games because they were interrupted by losing at home in the cup to a team from a division below).

The draw at Chesterfield though was impressive, and the nature of it (coming from 2-0 down with an injury time equaliser) will be bound to give them some confidence.

Playing us will give them all the confidence they need.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Just to put some perspective to the draw at Chesterfield, as creditable as it was due to coming from 2 down...Chesterfield couldn't fill the subs bench, due to injuries and suspensions. According to their fans, they looked done in from 60 mins onwards and had Nathan Tyson playing aged 40.

Still a creditable result, but if Chesterfield had had their full strength side out, or one comparable to the 2 times we played them, there would have been no comeback on that scale. Although you only play the 11 on the pitch put out against you, don't be put off by that result.
There is always a story behind the scoreline and I think we have a chance of getting something out of the game on Saturday....

Comment from one of their fans below, but a common theme.

"Nathan Tyson in holding midfield is something I never want to see again in my life. Don’t get me started on that ****ing ref, 4 minutes added on, equaliser (flukey as **** btw wait till you see that one) in the 96th min… work that one out"

 

[EnglandShrimper]

Much better than our current form unfortunately

 

[mfurok]

Just to put some perspective to the draw at Chesterfield, as creditable as it was due to coming from 2 down...Chesterfield couldn't fill the subs bench, due to injuries and suspensions. According to their fans, they looked done in from 60 mins onwards and had Nathan Tyson playing aged 40.

Still a creditable result, but if Chesterfield had had their full strength side out, or one comparable to the 2 times we played them, there would have been no comeback on that scale. Although you only play the 11 on the pitch put out against you, don't be put off by that result.
There is always a story behind the scoreline and I think we have a chance of getting something out of the game on Saturday....

Comment from one of their fans below, but a common theme.

"Nathan Tyson in holding midfield is something I never want to see again in my life. Don’t get me started on that ****ing ref, 4 minutes added on, equaliser (flukey as **** btw wait till you see that one) in the 96th min… work that one out"

The Spireites also had a severely depleted team in the cup tie against us but we didn’t manage a 2-2 draw there.

 

[Barling Magna]

Let's just say that winning at Altrincham isn't going to be easy. But with Storm Alwen around as well, you never know.

 

[geoffmundo]

Really? I beg to differ - 2 wins in the last 10 games, 1 of those in the FA Cup

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Wow, they have scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 10 games......! (effectively running at an average of 2 goals a game during that period). Lets hope we mange a shot or two on target

 

[Magnum PI]

Do you have a ticket?

I do..

 

[Magnum PI]

Anyone from here making the trip up?

Guilty

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Are tickets back on sale?
Or can I pay on the day ?

 

[Tampa Blue]

Sorry to say but I suspect that no new recruits on the pitch will equate to no points from the match.

will be delighted to be proven wrong though

 

[Petejames]

The weather is looking good ? snow showers Saturday morning… feels like -2 ??‍

 

[EnglandShrimper]

Are tickets back on sale?
Or can I pay on the day ?

Not looking good. Home tickets saying sold out. Hopefully an update tomorrow

 

[crangoner]

It's technically a sell-out then.... https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/update-capacity-confirmed-for-saturdays-game-with-southend

 

[EnglandShrimper]

No more tickets available.

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

We’ve been sold tickets for the open terrace behind one of the goals, but that was used by the home fans for the Gateshead cup game.
Having read the Altrincham statement, anyone know where the Chequers End is?
Perhaps a pub along the road!