Chesterfield v Walsall (A) - 21st January - League One

[sean511]

2-1 walsall i reckon.

[Magic Man Fan]

Depends if we can get a striker in before the weekend. I am a bit worried about the likes of Allison now Ropes is out. Westwood was excellent last night but it's a different trying to cope with Allison compared to a weak Barnsley forward line.

Chesterfield are a decent side. We may get a draw but I think they'll be too much for us without Ropes.

[THE_BURNING_RED]

at least its easier to get to then sjoke

[Magic Man Fan]

at least its easier to get to then sjoke

:?:

[Bill]

Can't see us winning the game don't think many can to be honest, as MMF said Allison could be a handful or several hands full without Roper. But forget them what will Merse do will he play James or Devlin upfront unfortunately I've missed both games he has been upfront but I've heard good things about him.

I think it'll be a 1-1 draw

[Duke]

Big day for yours truely my 50th Birthday on saturday i was hoping for a walsall win
but without fox out ozzie and ropes both doubtful its not looking good
Chesterfield are the recent draw specialist so i'll settle for that UTS

[WFC_Rob]

I worry about the left-back position - presumably, Smith will have to play there.
Also, if Merson is going to bring any defensive options in, he'll have to sign them permanently as we are up to our limit in terms of loan players.
Heart says 1-1 draw, but head says 2-0 defeat. :?

[Neil Ravenscroft]

Depends if we can get a striker in before the weekend. I am a bit worried about the likes of Allison now Ropes is out. Westwood was excellent last night but it's a different trying to cope with Allison compared to a weak Barnsley forward line.

Chesterfield are a decent side. We may get a draw but I think they'll be too much for us without Ropes.

Don't forget when he scored the third here, Allison outjumped Gerrard by a foot, which shows his danger! Let's also hope, in the absence of Fox, that they play Hall as a striker, not a right winger.

[Magic Man Fan]

To be honest Neil I think Hall is just as dangerous through the middle. I thought he should have played there more often for us.

[Exile]

An exciting 2-1 to them if the "new" team turns up, a turgid and depressing 3-0 to them if the old boys trot out.

[Geordiesaddler]

Ominous to say the least, their two strengths Hall and Allison up against our two weaknesses - short centre-halves and no left full-back. I think if they play well we will have major problems because I doubt we have the options to keep them quiet them for 90 minutes. Just hope they have an off day and we have enough up-front to cause them some problems.

Problem is you then look to our midfield and attack and see four wingers, one striker, Timm (whatever he is) and Leary and Standing as the only available centre-midfielders. Surely James has to start up-front, probably ahead of Timm, in what (Leary accepted) looks like a very flimsy 4-4-1-1, or 4-5-1. Could have really done with Harkness at left-back to keep Smith in midfield.

I think we might atart with 3 right wingers, one up-front, one in a midfield 5, and wait for it......one on the right wing.

[dler]

Play a right winger on the right wing? You're having a larf, you are. :lol:

[Cheesebag]

We WILL win this one. :?

[Daventry Saddler]

I took my young lad up to the game last year and on our way out were stopped at the end of the road by police, as were a lot of other Walsall supporters. We were allowed to carry on after about ten minutes but there was no reason given by the police for keeping us there. Reading the front page review tonight makes me wonder whether I should take my boy into the stands!
I have been up to Chesterfield loads of times before for matches is there any reason why I should be worried about taking my son to this game or am I being paranoid? :?

[Magic Man Fan]

Don't worry about it Daventry. The overkill of the police last year was a joke.

Just because there is past history with the Spireshites doesn't mean there is giong to be trouble.

[Magic Man Fan]

If the same number of police are there again this season at least we can sing "It's just like watching The Bill..." :lol:

[PerStener]

Chesterfield have scored 3 goals their last five league matches and Walsall only two in five league matches...

I think it's time for both team to score some goals, 3-2 to Walsall.

Scorers:
Timm
James (pen)
Demontagnac

[Geordiesaddler]

Agree with MMF, as I said in the pub-guide Chesterfield had for a few years previous been a quite friendly away trip. There were no problems in 97 under BFJ or the first Graydon promotion season when we beat them.

Last season there were several away games where Walsall Youth were prominant, and this was one of them. The Chesterfield police over-reacted and tarred everyone with the same brush. I would never stand for any heavy-handedness from the police, especially if you've got kids with you. Last season a few "normal" fans who's had a drink reacted to the police and ended up getting short-shrift. That is excatly what the police want in these circumstances as it justifies their presence and the whole things gets blown out of proportion. I would expect a more convivial atmosphere tomorrow as there have been few problems at our away games since, only Peterborough springs to mind at the end of last season and again that was summat and nowt. Several of our largest away followings have visited this neck of the woods - Rotherham and Barnsley - without any problems, so I think our reputation has been repaired to some extent.

Don't forget our own police regularly travel away with our fans and know when the yoof have had a few too many wine gums on the train which was the case last year.

I always find if you are polite but firm with the police and bouncers (even in circs like last season) you usually get where you want to be, which in my case is usually on the opposite platform to everyone else via the nearest pub! pretty essential really.

I wouldn't be surprised if the pubs stopped pulling at 2 again tomorrow, but it's not the end of the world! Not for me anyway I'm going to get a pint in Newcastle and jump on the train at 12.25!! Stuff the pub guide.

[booster cogburn]

Don't worry about it Daventry. The overkill of the police last year was a joke.

Just because there is past history with the Spireshites doesn't mean there is giong to be trouble.

Last year's policing antics were as a result of Walsall Yoof misbehaving big style on the train. Chesterfield have got their share of nutters but in general, like most places, trouble won't find you unless you go looking for it.

[The Uttoxeter Saddler]

I work with a Chesterfield fan and his take on it, is that Saltergate is normally a good place to visit for a spot of banter and generally a warm welcome.

Doesn't think much to the brain donors from Stoke or Cardiff but then that's no surprise...

[Neil Ravenscroft]

Preview now on line

[PerStener]

Preview now on line

"Chesterfield tomorrow and an afternoon at one of the last of the old fashioned scrap heap grounds!"

:D :D :D :D

[Magic Man Fan]

Preview now on line

"Chesterfield tomorrow and an afternoon at one of the last of the old fashioned scrap heap grounds!"

:D :D :D :D

And long may it exist!

[YGA Saddler]

Chesterfield 2-1 Walsall

Will we win away again?! :?

[Neil Ravenscroft]

Preview now on line

"Chesterfield tomorrow and an afternoon at one of the last of the old fashioned scrap heap grounds!"

:D :D :D :D

And long may it exist!

Not denigrating it, just describing! (They are looking to move, though, aren't they?)

[Magic Man Fan]

I think there a huge old factory site to the North of the town that they're looking at as a possible new ground.

We just need Geoff to moan about the wooden seat fire hazzard now. :wink: If he will sit in the posh seats to avoid the rain even though it ended up a nice sunny day for us in the open. :D

[coxy_saddler]

I think it will be a 2-0 walsall. Seeing us play some good football, If we play like we did 2nd half against barnsley we could have a few goals. COME ON YOU REDS!
Devlin + James To Score !!

[Hamstead Red]

Its got 1-1 writen all over it for me and Allison will undoubtedly score .

[SaigonSaddler]

This is the game where we got turned over after being ahead.

Pantomine stuff :x

Justice and romance say we'll go there and stomp them into the Saltergate dirt in a thrilling
3-1 victory.

Reality insists that won't be the case but I think we'll come away with a point in a 1-1 draw.

[Acuman]

Its going to be hell up front!! with the Devil(in) and the Demon (Ishmel) together :lol:
but can't see us winning a 2-1 defeat a 1-1 draw at best