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[Berryhillstagno1]

On coach on way home. First half we looked shaky and there were gaps on the flanks, just like Carlisle. Our keeper made two great saves and kept us in it. Second half changed formation and looked more dangerous and complete. A niggly poorly refereed game. Second half we had three chances and scored. Easy.

[Scothie the Stag]

Reading this thread has been hilarious. That is until White's suspected broken ankle...fingers crossed for him and us.

Massive comeback from the lads.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

We do have a highly paid bloke called Paul Anderson who could come in and do a job.

We may need to sign a right wing back and a centre half. We do not want CJ playing right wing back.

We will also need cover for Bish because he is bound to be booked again soon and pick up a two match ban. It sounded like he should have been booked today.

[yorkshire stag]

We do have a highly paid bloke called Paul Anderson who could come in and do a job.

We may need to sign a right wing back and a centre half. We do not want CJ playing right wing back.

We will also need cover for Bish because he is bound to be booked again soon and pick up a two match ban. It sounded like he should have been booked today.

we have run out of loans though Darren

[Rob]

We do have a highly paid bloke called Paul Anderson who could come in and do a job.

We may need to sign a right wing back and a centre half. We do not want CJ playing right wing back.

We will also need cover for Bish because he is bound to be booked again soon and pick up a two match ban. It sounded like he should have been booked today.

we have run out of loans though Darren

Time for the youth team to step up, Law looked very comfortable playing on the right.

[bobbystagsfan]

We do have a highly paid bloke called Paul Anderson who could come in and do a job.

We may need to sign a right wing back and a centre half. We do not want CJ playing right wing back.

We will also need cover for Bish because he is bound to be booked again soon and pick up a two match ban. It sounded like he should have been booked today.

I don't think Anderson wants to play at right wing back, possibly part of the problem with him not getting a game for us

[Tippy Tappy Football]

A big chance for Will Atkinson although I don't think he has the pace to play RWB.

[tmwilson]

I'm visiting friend's on Mersea Island , not far from Colchester . The beers flowing nicely . Took y Forest mate along today who lives on the Island . He was very Impressed with our second half performance. He was surprised how many people were moaning at h.t .
You could clearly see where the issued was in the first half . When that was rectified I knew we were on with a chance . Just hope Whites injury isn't as bad as rumoured but didn't look good . He will be a huge loss to us
I remember Barry Foster missing the rest of the promotion season .
We never gave up today . As soon as we scored they were rattled . That was a great win against a good team .I'm always confident that we will score away from home as the opposition don't sit back . Great support again . Well back to the ale .
Coys

[Parkinsons Perm]

A big chance for Will Atkinson although I don't think he has the pace to play RWB.

Are you joking, he started there against Lincoln away and was rubbish

[MTFCMusings]

Anyone in attendance confirm whether we switched to 4-3-3 or 4-4-2?

[adamstag]

Well who the devil saw that?

If you did, you’re either lying or bloody good at betting.

The first half sounded absolutely dire.

433 seems to be the way forward

[adamstag]

Anyone in attendance confirm whether we switched to 4-3-3 or 4-4-2?

Sounded like 433 2nd half

[yorkshire stag]

A big chance for Will Atkinson although I don't think he has the pace to play RWB.

No and again NO

[lifestags]

For me we went 4-2-1-3 second half with grant playing behind Ajose, Hamilton, Walker.

I think we need to go with a 4 (although a lot harder with white's injury) we have looked really shaky with 3 at the back recently. It also allows us to play with more bodies in midfield/upfront which helps us win the second ball which allows us to play our football.

Bishop was outstanding today and really does not stop running!

[arsene wengers coat]

First half was abysmal, second half was fantastic.

Referee was shocking probably more so for Colchester but it’s the win that matters!

I don't think I can articulate the difference in standard between the two halves.

Players who poor were suddenly playing with confidence when we went 433. Grant was the main culprit, and then was the best player on the pitch.

Ajose went from not being bad, but being anonymous, to scoring and setting up CJ with a beautiful cross. Had a great 2nd half.

Mellis and Bishop seemed to be always out of position in the first half, and in the 2nd half they covered all the pitch and pulled the string and dictated the tempo.

White and CJ got forward and overlapped really well 2nd half. If he's going to miss the rest of the season we'll miss his marauding runs.

The past 3 visits to Colchester we've had 5 halves of dross and 1 immense half. Like some have said, could be season defining. The mentality is there. Loved the unity between fans and players and DF at full time.

COYS.

[gazza1988]

Unless a new signing is in it will be CJ at RWB. Plain as day.

Unless DF feels young Aiden Walker is ready or a new RWB/CB is brought in.

[Old timer]

Credit where its due. Awful first half and then had the spirit to come back like that. That came from nowhere and was a lovely surprise.

[Spiritater]

I have a good feeling today, I think whoever scores the first will win.

Oh, I always thought it was the team that scored the most that will win

[Spiritater]

Game over

HA, HA, HA, HA.

[Spiritater]

Manager suddenly tinkering, he has to shoulder some of the blame!

Have a little faith you loser.

[Parkinsons Perm]

Manager suddenly tinkering, he has to shoulder some of the blame!

Have a little faith you loser.

And when he put the square pegs in square holes, hey presto you boring whisky hater

[Spiritater]

Form since the tremendous victory against Bury on Boxing Day: DWLLWL (7 from 18 points). Not good enough.

Funny how we won the last game in your sequence Darren. It seems as though you'd conceded the points before the final whistle. It's a good job those there and the team didn't eh!

[Spiritater]

Easiest game they will have played all season. No tempo . No fight . The new lad up front anonymous .

Keep hearing the new lad up front is lazy and got a bad attitude from fans at previous clubs!

Were you there watching? I was, and saw him score one and make one you plonker

[Spiritater]

Very very poor . Defensive formation at the start a disaster. No defensive midfield cover. They run thru at will . Thought Smith might have done better with 2nd goal . The new striker just looks rank disinterested. I'd bring Rose on for him . Too many formation changes to fit new players......it's either that or the Colchester manager has done his homework and Flitcroft hasn't . We get anything from this apart from a 2 match ban for Bishop I will be very very surprised .

Are you surprised?

[Spiritater]

JR won't be happy after shelling out a load more money for Ajose and Grant. They would not have come cheap.

I'd imagine he's cockahoop. One scored and made one, and the other made one. Pretty good I'd say