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Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Reports and reaction from the 2014-2015 season as Walsall finished 14th in League 1
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Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:57 pm

In our quest to keep the unbeaten run going, and lift ourselves into the top half of the table we welcome the Tykes from Barnsley who are currently one place below us, with the same number of points. They demonstrate that scoring goals isn't always the be-all-and-end-all of football - they've scored nearly twice as many as us (29 against 15), but have leaked the same proportion (31 v 15). Barnsley's recent form:

8 Nov Burton Albion (H) WON 5-0 (F.A. Cup 1st round)
14 Nov Colchester United (H) WON 3-2
22 Nov Chesterfield (A) LOST 2-1
29 Nov Scunthorpe United (H) LOST 1-2
2 Dec Doncaster Rovers (H) DREW 1-1
7 Dec Chester (H) DREW 0-0 (F.A. Cup 2nd round)

Barnsley have won 3 League One games away from home, at Crewe, Rochdale, and Sheffield United. Their biggest problem at the moment would appear to be their injury list. Manager Danny Wilson has said this week that he has "maybe eight players that haven't trained". Ramage and Bailey are doubtful, and Winnall's hamstring problem will probably keep him sidelined, but Dale Jennings is back to full fitness. Wilson also said that he watched us at Tranmere, and thought we played very well. He says his side need to be brave, stand toe to toe and "push them back".

Walsall injuries.......Jordan Cook is hoping to have recovered from the ankle injury that saw him substituted at half-time at Prenton Park, while the condition of Andy Taylor's knee could mean a home debut for Rico Henry.

Having found out how to score 2 goals (in 45 minutes!!) on Tuesday, I think we can get 3 points from this one - let's say 2-1, with Bradshaw and Sawyers getting on the score sheet. :D

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:22 pm

Having forecast the Tranmere game to be a win for them, I'm going to say that the Banks's is a hard place to visit but Barnsley will have a 2-0 win.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:05 pm

Looking at Barnsley's team, I can't quite believe how low they are. Some quality players in there. Leroy Lita, Sam Winnall, Devante Cole, Connor Hourihane etc. Plenty of attacking threat and goals there. Then you look at Danny Wilson and the thought of underachieving with a good budget rings familiar - look back at Swindon a few years ago. I wonder what Smith would do with those resources? They wouldn't be 14th that's for sure. That being said, one thing that's been on my mind in the last few days is - whenever a big cup game, or a final etc opportunity comes round, teams take there eye off the games in the meantime and take some poor results.

Hope Smith doesn't let that happen. Wouldn't be surprised to see Manset pick his form up with a chance at some glory in the next few weeks. Mercenary, obese, manshit barclays.

1-2 Barnsley.
Forde for us, Winnall and Cole for them.
Should be a good gate with them bringing what 750 minimum and it being a family day for us?
5,201.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:09 pm

Sadders wrote:Looking at Barnsley's team, I can't quite believe how low they are. Some quality players in there. Leroy Lita, Sam Winnall, Devante Cole, Connor Hourihane etc. Plenty of attacking threat and goals there. Then you look at Danny Wilson and the thought of underachieving with a good budget rings familiar - look back at Swindon a few years ago. I wonder what Smith would do with those resources? They wouldn't be 14th that's for sure. That being said, one thing that's been on my mind in the last few days is - whenever a big cup game, or a final etc opportunity comes round, teams take there eye off the games in the meantime and take some poor results.

Hope Smith doesn't let that happen. Wouldn't be surprised to see Manset pick his form up with a chance at some glory in the next few weeks. Mercenary, obese, manshit barclays.

1-2 Barnsley.
Forde for us, Winnall and Cole for them.
Should be a good gate with them bringing what 750 minimum and it being a family day for us?
5,201.


They do have some really talented players at this level BUT..... Their Assistant Manager is Dogface himself, Chris Hutchings!

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:34 pm

Sadders wrote:Looking at Barnsley's team, I can't quite believe how low they are. Some quality players in there. Leroy Lita, Sam Winnall, Devante Cole, Connor Hourihane etc. Plenty of attacking threat and goals there. Then you look at Danny Wilson and the thought of underachieving with a good budget rings familiar - look back at Swindon a few years ago. I wonder what Smith would do with those resources? They wouldn't be 14th that's for sure. That being said, one thing that's been on my mind in the last few days is - whenever a big cup game, or a final etc opportunity comes round, teams take there eye off the games in the meantime and take some poor results.

Hope Smith doesn't let that happen. Wouldn't be surprised to see Manset pick his form up with a chance at some glory in the next few weeks. Mercenary, obese, manshit barclays.

1-2 Barnsley.
Forde for us, Winnall and Cole for them.
Should be a good gate with them bringing what 750 minimum and it being a family day for us?
5,201.

You forgot to add Marcello Trotta, they have got a set of forwards that would get into any League 1 team, luckily I think Winnall has an injury that will keep him out

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:38 pm

A 1-1 draw, with Sawyers scoring for us, in front of 4,500 +.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:04 pm

I think this will be a game that could be 3 or 4 nil either way. Hopefully our confidence should be pretty high at the moment and it will be us that gets the goals as barnsley are riddled with injuries at the moment but I can see us taking our eye off the ball with the prospect of a trip to Wembley and losing said form before before the area final thus meaning we are going to lose that aswell......thats the nightmare scenario anyway :mrgreen:

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:09 pm

One of those surprise result days for me, 3-0 to the mighty reds, 2 from Sawyers and Cain again.
poorer than anticipated gate, around 4200 mark.

(The Docs say I should be back to normal if I keep on taking the tablets! :lol: :lol:)

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:22 am

Ancient Moaner wrote:One of those surprise result days for me, 3-0 to the mighty reds, 2 from Sawyers and Cain again.
poorer than anticipated gate, around 4200 mark.

(The Docs say I should be back to normal if I keep on taking the tablets! :lol: :lol:)

It's been a watershed week for me - one where I could actually believe black is white.
First the penalty shootout which we won.
Second JB's appearance at Tranmere (from the E&S - "Saddlers chairman Jeff Bonser visited the dressing room at Prenton Park to congratulate the players on their victory over Rovers").
Now Ancient Moaner tipping us to win.

Don't these people realise I don't like change - it upsets me.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:58 am

Whitters wrote:
Ancient Moaner wrote:One of those surprise result days for me, 3-0 to the mighty reds, 2 from Sawyers and Cain again.
poorer than anticipated gate, around 4200 mark.

(The Docs say I should be back to normal if I keep on taking the tablets! :lol: :lol:)

It's been a watershed week for me - one where I could actually believe black is white.
First the penalty shootout which we won.
Second JB's appearance at Tranmere (from the E&S - "Saddlers chairman Jeff Bonser visited the dressing room at Prenton Park to congratulate the players on their victory over Rovers").
Now Ancient Moaner tipping us to win.

Don't these people realise I don't like change - it upsets me.


I tell you, every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better.. :lol: :lol:

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:29 am

After The Lord Mayor's show (thinking about it The Lord Mayor's show is. Pile of old cack).

1-1 4709 Bradshaw

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:38 am

Do we ever play well/win when it's a family fun day? We always seem to our level best to ensure none of the additional supporters will ever want to attend again.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:46 am

Going to be a tough game after a grueller away at tranmere, but confidence should be high, defence will have to be at its best although I think Barnsley will at least get 1.

1-1 Bradshaw for us and cole for the visitors 5000 in attendance

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:45 pm

Don`t normally post predictions but seeing as it`s Barnsley and I did a lot of haunting there, predict if Smith lets the same team as Tuesday second half twill be 2-0 to the saddlers. However, if Smith reverts to type will be lucky to scrape a 0-0 draw.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:51 pm

Starting line-up against Barnsley:

O'Donnell

Purkiss
Downing
Chambers
Henry

Baxendale
Cain
Chambers
Cook

Sawyers
Bradshaw

Substitutes: O'Connor, MacGillivray, Benning, Flanagan, Grimes, Forde, Manset.


The bookes have us as favourites to win, at Evens. It's 12/5 the draw, and Barnsley 11/4. :shock:

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:08 pm

An early goal....... Notts County 0 Swindon Town 1

and another..... Fleetwood 0 Sheffield United 1

and Leyton Orient 0 Peterborough United 1

and Scunthorpe 1 Crewe Alex 0

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:14 pm

9 minutes, Bradshaw goes into the referee's book :(

At Boundary Park, it's Oldham Athletic 0 Yeovil Town 2 :shock:

Colchester 0 Rochdale 2

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:30 pm

It's a good job we're good at overcoming a deficit..........

Walsall 0 Barnsley 1 :(

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:31 pm

Rats 0-1 down. That`s why I don`t normally try to predict scores.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:32 pm

Welsh_Saddler wrote:It's a good job we're good at overcoming a deficit..........

Walsall 0 Barnsley 1 :(


Just like that!!!!!! 2 minutes later, and it's 1-1 :D :D :D (Cook)

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:33 pm

That`s better Cook me boyo. 1-1

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:35 pm

2-1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bradshaw (who else???)

What on earth's happening at Boundary Park? Oldham 0 Yeovil 3 now....

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:37 pm

What the 2-1 Bradshaw. :D :D What`s going on.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:41 pm

BarnsleySaddler wrote:What the 2-1 Bradshaw. :D :D What`s going on.


What's going on is that we're in the top half of the table (just), and 4 points away from the play-offs !!!

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:50 pm

HT and still 2-1 up. UTS

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:58 pm

Welsh_Saddler wrote:
BarnsleySaddler wrote:What the 2-1 Bradshaw. :D :D What`s going on.


What's going on is that we're in the top half of the table (just), and 4 points away from the play-offs !!!

4 points from the play offs??? Just not good enough

SMITH OUT!!!!

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:11 pm

Abbott (Barnsley) booked early in the 2nd half......

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:19 pm

Att. 4433, 503 from up North.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:23 pm

Both of our potential JPT area final opponents appear to be saving themselves....

Preston North End 0 MK Dongs 1

Notts County 0 Swindon Town 3

A change of manager seems to do some teams good...... Birmingham City 6 Reading 1, and counting :shock:

Barnsley Substitution - Leroy Lita enters the fray.

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Re: Barnsley (H) 13th December, 3pm

Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:29 pm

Barnsley have had 13 shots with 5 on target. We're 7 and 2.

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