Stagsnet report

[Martin Shaw]

brief so far
https://stagsnet.net/match/reports/view ... atchid=965

[I am Spartacus]

Will there be mention of the ’stepovers’ in the full report?

[Martin Shaw]

detailed report now on

[Marky Mark]

There was a move towards the end of the first half Martin, Benning was primarily involved and it moved all the way from left to right before White had a shot blocked - DF was applauding, the crowd were cheering and DF was looking at the crowd as though to say 'dead right you should be applauding that'. Hopefully it'll be in the highlights

[Rob]

When the attendance was anounced I was quite surprised, it just felt like a bigger gate.

Bishop would have received another 10 from me, he was absolutely magnificent. In the 90th minute he was still covering more ground than anyone else, he is inspirational.

[Bradders]

I agree about Bishop. Several players were outstanding but he put in an inspired 90 minutes and is a no brainer for man of the match. Mellis has to be mentioned too, White had a good one and Pearce was again solid.

[Sneag]

When the attendance was anounced I was quite surprised, it just felt like a bigger gate.

Bishop would have received another 10 from me, he was absolutely magnificent. In the 90th minute he was still covering more ground than anyone else, he is insprational.

I was a bit surprised too, I thought there looked more in the QLE than for the County game.

[halifaxstag]

Some stats
…………………………………………………... Stags…………. Shakers
Possession (%) …………………………….…….55…………….. 45
Shots…….Total…………………………………. 13……………..6
…………...On target……………….……………….5……………….4
……………Blocked…………………..……………...1……………….0
……………Off target (inc hit woodwork)..............7()..................2()
Expected Goals…………………….………….2.5…………….1.3

Corners…………………………………………….. 8……………….3
Offside ………………………………………………. 2……………….1
Fouls……………………………………………..….19……………16
Cards (Yellow/ Red)......................2/ 0…..…….4/0

N.b. Jay O’Shea shot from half way was counted by stattos as on target. O’Connor headed against his own crossbar.
Penalties give an expected goal score of .75 so without these it was 1.75/.55

[Martin Shaw]

There was a move towards the end of the first half Martin, Benning was primarily involved and it moved all the way from left to right before White had a shot blocked - DF was applauding, the crowd were cheering and DF was looking at the crowd as though to say 'dead right you should be applauding that'. Hopefully it'll be in the highlights

There were two particularly good moves in the first half:
Then a wonderful move from Mansfield on 20 minutes. Benning made his way across the pitch and laid off to White, White crossed back in and Benning headed wide.
Then a brilliant move from the Stags on 39 minutes, ended with White sending in a low cross but it was blocked before reaching the unmarked Walker. It came back to White who fired into the side netting.

I intend to include them both on a great chances video tomorrow at noon, and of course in the iFollow highlights.

[Spiritater]

When the attendance was anounced I was quite surprised, it just felt like a bigger gate.

Bishop would have received another 10 from me, he was absolutely magnificent. In the 90th minute he was still covering more ground than anyone else, he is insprational.

I was a bit surprised too, I thought there looked more in the QLE than for the County game.

The only downside on the day has to be the attendance .

[bellwhiff]

When the attendance was anounced I was quite surprised, it just felt like a bigger gate.

Bishop would have received another 10 from me, he was absolutely magnificent. In the 90th minute he was still covering more ground than anyone else, he is insprational.

I was a bit surprised too, I thought there looked more in the QLE than for the County game.

The only downside on the day has to be the attendance .

Oh do put the hook away you clown

[Martin Shaw]

player ratings now on

https://stagsnet.net/match/reports/view ... atchid=965

[Tippy Tappy Football]

Jacob Mellis was my Man of the Match. He was excellent throughout the game until he came off in the 85th minute. His passing is on another level and sometimes one step ahead of his teammates. The assist for CJ's goal was superb.

I went for:

Jacob Mellis 9.5
Krystian Pearce 8.5
Mal Benning 8.5
Neal Bishop 8
CJ Hamilton 8
Ryan Sweeney 8
Hayden White 8
Tyler Walker 7.5
Matt Preston 7.5
Timi Elsnik 7
Conrad Logan 7
Danny Rose 7

[MTFCMAD]

Mellis closely followed by Bishop my MOTM too.

[Rob]

Mellis was superb, it helps playing alongside the best central midfielder in League 2.

[MTFCMusings]

Mellis was superb, it helps playing alongside the best central midfielder in League 2.

It helps that he’s finally playing as a number ten and does have to do as much work defensively. Completely wasted under Evans who seemingly never cottoned on to that.

[stagsfan6493]

Jacob Mellis was my Man of the Match. He was excellent throughout the game until he came off in the 85th minute. His passing is on another level and sometimes one step ahead of his teammates. The assist for CJ's goal was superb.

I went for:

Jacob Mellis 9.5
Krystian Pearce 8.5
Mal Benning 8.5
Neal Bishop 8
CJ Hamilton 8
Ryan Sweeney 8
Hayden White 8
Tyler Walker 7.5
Matt Preston 7.5
Timi Elsnik 7
Conrad Logan 7
Danny Rose 7

Bishop 8?!?

It’s amazing how everyone sees the game differently. Without Bishop doing what he does, then Mellis would not get the opportunities to play ‘that ball’ to CJ.

The main thing that stood out to me (and makes me regret my earlier DF questions) is we pressed when we were 1-0 up, we pressed when we were 2-0 up. The main person running at bury defenders or midfielders was bishop. Last season and most seasons I have watched stags, we would sit back at 1-0 and concede.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

Neal Bishop was my Man of the Match against Stevenage. However I thought that Jacob Mellis, Krystian Pearce and Mal Benning played well throughout the game and so gave them higher ratings followed by Bishop, CJ, Ryan Sweeney and Hayden White.

[Rob]

Neal Bishop was my Man of the Match against Stevenage. However I thought that Jacob Mellis, Krystian Pearce and Mal Benning played well throughout the game and so gave them higher ratings followed by Bishop, CJ, Ryan Sweeney and Hayden White.

Nope, don't agree. Bishop was utterly magnificent today, Mellis had a great game too, but Bishop was our best player today.

Your inability to judge a manager appears to be spreading to players Darren

[EdwinstoweStag]

Excellent report, Martin

[Tippy Tappy Football]

I just call it as I see it Rob. I thought Neil Bishop had a good game but Jacob Mellis' passing was superb and the majority of Stags fans I chatted to after the game seemed to agree he was MOM. I don't always agree with the majority though e.g. I thought Matt Preston was our MOM at Lincoln away (just ahead of Krystian Pearce as Preston had a better 1st half). Everybody has different opinions which makes this forum interesting. Bury fans also picked out Jacob Mellis as our best player.

[Bradders]

I'm not sure whether Bishop or Mellis won the Man of the Match award from Martin there, but great report despite that. Perhaps it will be edited later when the decision is made (yes, pet peeve, sorry Martin, you can't have two Man of the Match awards in one game!).
The ref got a surprisingly high rating. He seemed to think that it's a non contact sport, was inconsistent, and did his best to break up our attacking play by getting in the way. He got nothing major wrong and certainly wasn't the worst this season, but some refs have been first rate and only managed a 7.

[Martin Shaw]

report tweaked after going through the game again.

[Jimstag]

A few good performances yesterday I thought Mellis just ahead of Bishop and Benning.

[Rob]

I'm not sure whether Bishop or Mellis won the Man of the Match award from Martin there, but great report despite that. Perhaps it will be edited later when the decision is made (yes, pet peeve, sorry Martin, you can't have two Man of the Match awards in one game!).
The ref got a surprisingly high rating. He seemed to think that it's a non contact sport, was inconsistent, and did his best to break up our attacking play by getting in the way. He got nothing major wrong and certainly wasn't the worst this season, but some refs have been first rate and only managed a 7.

The referee had a fine game and I don't really recall anything he did wrong, yes as you say he gave a few fairly soft free kicks (both ways) but I suspect this was to ensure he remained in control of a very competitive, quick tempo match. He was in a great position for both penalties and the cards were also correct. I do agree there should only be one MoM, mine was Bishop as said earlier, but absolutely no argument from me if it were Mellis. Benning did well but how the sponsor gave it him above those two is beyond me