Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Reports and reaction from the 2014-2015 season as Walsall finished 3rd in League 1
Forum rules
Be nice or face the consequences
Be nice or face the consequences
- Welsh_Saddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 9804
- Joined: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:44 pm
- Location: The beautiful Afan Valley
Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
If you wanted to describe a League One team as "enigmatic" or "unpredictable" Colchester United would probably be near the top of the list. A glance at the League One table shows them in rock-bottom position, 9 points clear of safety (well, 10 really when you look at their goal difference) and they do look to be consigned to League 2......but consider the following - when we played the away fixture back in October they were respectably mid-table and only 4 points away from the play-offs, and since then they've only added 8 points - that's 5 draws and 1 win, in 5 months!! That's not all either - it came as a surprise to me to see that Colchester have scored just 1 goal less than Burton Albion :shock: their big problem seems to be one of defence, or lack of it, notably on their travels. Hefty defeats at Bury, Burton, Wigan, Millwall and Fleetwood (each one by 4 or 5 goals) and yet a fortnight ago they went to Bradford City and came away with 3 points - a definite enigma there.
Leading scorer is George Moncur with 11 League One goals, but do not overlook Marvin Sordell - if that name seems familiar think of Watford and Bolton in the Premiership, and Burnley, and the Great Britain Olympic team of 2012, and he's still only 24......
Colchester's recent League One form:
16 Feb Chesterfield (H) Drew 1-1
20 Feb Bury (A) Lost 5-2
27 Feb Shrewsbury Town (H) Drew 0-0
1 Mar Bradford City (A) Won 1-2
5 Mar Port Vale (A) Lost 2-0
12 Mar Wigan Athletic (H) Drew 3-3
Jon Whitney may not have the easiest task in selecting a Saddlers' starting XI for this one - Adam Chambers was injured at Fleetwood, and Jon will want to be sure that our defence is solid - remember Colchester scored 3 against Wigan Athletic only last Saturday. Our strikers will no doubt be keen to play against the leakiest defence in League One (84 goals conceded to date) and if the same spirit displayed at Chesterfield and Fleetwood can be translated to Fortress Bescot I think it reasonable to predict a Walsall win by, say, 2-0 (Bradshaw and Sawyers to score). A repeat of Sam Mantom's outrageously cheeky backheel to set up Tom's goal at Fleetwood would be well worth seeing again.
UTS :D
Leading scorer is George Moncur with 11 League One goals, but do not overlook Marvin Sordell - if that name seems familiar think of Watford and Bolton in the Premiership, and Burnley, and the Great Britain Olympic team of 2012, and he's still only 24......
Colchester's recent League One form:
16 Feb Chesterfield (H) Drew 1-1
20 Feb Bury (A) Lost 5-2
27 Feb Shrewsbury Town (H) Drew 0-0
1 Mar Bradford City (A) Won 1-2
5 Mar Port Vale (A) Lost 2-0
12 Mar Wigan Athletic (H) Drew 3-3
Jon Whitney may not have the easiest task in selecting a Saddlers' starting XI for this one - Adam Chambers was injured at Fleetwood, and Jon will want to be sure that our defence is solid - remember Colchester scored 3 against Wigan Athletic only last Saturday. Our strikers will no doubt be keen to play against the leakiest defence in League One (84 goals conceded to date) and if the same spirit displayed at Chesterfield and Fleetwood can be translated to Fortress Bescot I think it reasonable to predict a Walsall win by, say, 2-0 (Bradshaw and Sawyers to score). A repeat of Sam Mantom's outrageously cheeky backheel to set up Tom's goal at Fleetwood would be well worth seeing again.
UTS :D
- NortonSaddler
- Posts: 43
- Joined: Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:21 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Well... Considering theyve conceded 51 goals in 18 away games and not one clean sheet on their travels, you would like to think we could bag a few here. 3-1 with bradshaw, mantom and rico to score and put SODs home form behind us. UTS
-
Ancient Moaner - Site Addict
- Posts: 4101
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:47 pm
- Location: Leigh, twixt Wiggin & notloB
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
NortonSaddler wrote:Well... Considering theyve conceded 51 goals in 18 away games and not one clean sheet on their travels, you would like to think we could bag a few here. 3-1 with bradshaw, mantom and rico to score and put SODs home form behind us. UTS
Amen to that!! :D :D
- BathSaddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 3914
- Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:44 pm
- Location: Bath
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
A 2-0 home win, with Bradshaw and Hiwula for us, in front of 4,502, including 135 from Colchester.
-
chestersaddler - Site Addict
- Posts: 10191
- Joined: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:21 am
- Location: Europe
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
6-1 in front of 4412
Too many scorers to mention by name :D
Too many scorers to mention by name :D
-
saddlersjse - UTS Regular
- Posts: 191
- Joined: Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:09 pm
- Location: North of the Wall
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Colchester are there for the taking tomorrow given their horrendous away form and goals conceded.
I'm going for 3-1 too, in front of 5,156 with probably less than 150 beleaguered U's.
Level on points with 2nd and 10 points clear of 7th as we head into the last 10 games. At this time of the season, given the position we're in and how our fortunes are turning sans-O'Dismal, we really really should be attracting at least 6,000+ home supporters to really get behind the boys and see if we can't nick 2nd... But you know :roll: :lol:
More sexy backheels please.
I'm going for 3-1 too, in front of 5,156 with probably less than 150 beleaguered U's.
Level on points with 2nd and 10 points clear of 7th as we head into the last 10 games. At this time of the season, given the position we're in and how our fortunes are turning sans-O'Dismal, we really really should be attracting at least 6,000+ home supporters to really get behind the boys and see if we can't nick 2nd... But you know :roll: :lol:
More sexy backheels please.
- WFC Steve
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:34 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Mossive weekend this week - forget Easter, this is where we can make a difference. A home win, and other teams dropping poonts will put the pressure onto the other teams that are playing on Friday.
Saddlers to win 2-0 :D
Saddlers to win 2-0 :D
-
derbysaddler - Site Addict
- Posts: 5282
- Joined: Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:02 pm
- Location: Amber Valley sticks
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Genuine case here for absolutely flying out of the blocks at Colchester tomorrow. They are bottom but are not turning up to just lie done for us. But look at their defensive record? its shyte.
I think if we can get a couple of goals first 20-30 minutes then they have no choice to open up their play and come at us which will leave then really open to our counter attacking play. Let's have a really strong home performance to welcome Whitney's first home game in charge.
Let's get this done.
I think if we can get a couple of goals first 20-30 minutes then they have no choice to open up their play and come at us which will leave then really open to our counter attacking play. Let's have a really strong home performance to welcome Whitney's first home game in charge.
Let's get this done.
-
Optimistic - UTS Veteran
- Posts: 568
- Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:11 pm
- Location: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
I agree that this is an opportunity to put pressure on the teams above us. What I do not understand is how Betfair Exchange have Wigan at around 2-1 to win the league and we are over 8-1 although we are level on points.
I know Wigan have a strong team and they are on an ok run at present but they have had a strong team all season and we have just had a really bad run. If the results go our way on Saturday the whole thing will look very different.
Hey but what do I know.
I know Wigan have a strong team and they are on an ok run at present but they have had a strong team all season and we have just had a really bad run. If the results go our way on Saturday the whole thing will look very different.
Hey but what do I know.
- Mazza01
- UTS Legend
- Posts: 1774
- Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:52 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
3-0 Saddlers , attendance 5800 ish.
-
Ancient Moaner - Site Addict
- Posts: 4101
- Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:47 pm
- Location: Leigh, twixt Wiggin & notloB
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Mazza01 wrote:3-0 Saddlers , attendance 5800 ish.
That would be a great score, but knock at least 1,000+ off that gate figure, remember it's only us, the faithful 3.5K that are getting excited at the possibility of promotion, most of the football following public in the borough of Walsall are in a state of shock that their team (Vile) are in a state of collapse....now, should we miss out on auto promotion, and there is a possibility of another Wembley appearance, 30,000 hidden 'supporters' will suddenly be clamouring for tickets and dusting off that red and white scarf in the bottom drawer. :(
-
*DOFFER* - UTS Veteran
- Posts: 308
- Joined: Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:53 pm
- Location: Darkest Essex
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
:D Offer here,
This will be a cake walk..
Attendance, as it is a community day will 6.096
Score 6-0
Mantom, Sawyers and Bradders with his 1st ever 4 goals in a game..
I am having a BIG, BIG bet on Walsall half time / full time.
Loads of beer tokens for Easter...
:D Offer
This will be a cake walk..
Attendance, as it is a community day will 6.096
Score 6-0
Mantom, Sawyers and Bradders with his 1st ever 4 goals in a game..
I am having a BIG, BIG bet on Walsall half time / full time.
Loads of beer tokens for Easter...
:D Offer
-
*DOFFER* - UTS Veteran
- Posts: 308
- Joined: Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:53 pm
- Location: Darkest Essex
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
:D Offer here.....
Corals offering a MOSSIVE 17/10
Walsall / Walsall
I could not resist and have gone with my 1st 3 figure bet for a long time.
£2.50 NOT............
Thats a fudging knocking bet..
LUMP ON......
:D Offer
Corals offering a MOSSIVE 17/10
Walsall / Walsall
I could not resist and have gone with my 1st 3 figure bet for a long time.
£2.50 NOT............
Thats a fudging knocking bet..
LUMP ON......
:D Offer
- Mazza01
- UTS Legend
- Posts: 1774
- Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:52 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Ancient Moaner wrote:Mazza01 wrote:3-0 Saddlers , attendance 5800 ish.
That would be a great score, but knock at least 1,000+ off that gate figure, remember it's only us, the faithful 3.5K that are getting excited at the possibility of promotion, most of the football following public in the borough of Walsall are in a state of shock that their team (Vile) are in a state of collapse....now, should we miss out on auto promotion, and there is a possibility of another Wembley appearance, 30,000 hidden 'supporters' will suddenly be clamouring for tickets and dusting off that red and white scarf in the bottom drawer. :(
It's a community initiative day, over 5000 tickets already sold.
- TWM1962
- UTS Regular
- Posts: 101
- Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:47 pm
- Mazza01
- UTS Legend
- Posts: 1774
- Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:52 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
TWM1962 wrote:You mean given away - again
Basically
- windowman
- UTS Legend
- Posts: 1569
- Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:33 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
give 5000 away, lets get it rocking, uts
- Mazza01
- UTS Legend
- Posts: 1774
- Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:52 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Let the kids in for free every game for all I care, I'd happily pay more for my ticket if it encouraged more kids to attend.
-
NEWPORT SADDLERS DAD - UTS Legend
- Posts: 2444
- Joined: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:56 pm
- Location: SURROUNDED BY DINGLES
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
The club could do something for the last home games.Kids free adults 10.00.
- SoccerHQ
- Site Addict
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:01 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
These home games always seem to go the same way...start off really slow, have a few shots on goal, go 1 down before end of first half, get an equaliser with 15 minutes left and then see the keeper make 5 world class saves in the last minute.
Frequent results like that show why the home results each season are so mediocre.
Colchester's defence is hopeless though so with the two week break it is critical 3 points are secured today and if possible the GD increased a little.
3-1.
Frequent results like that show why the home results each season are so mediocre.
Colchester's defence is hopeless though so with the two week break it is critical 3 points are secured today and if possible the GD increased a little.
3-1.
-
PT - Site Addict
- Posts: 3733
- Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:04 pm
- Location: Liverpool and skaville
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Big, big and difficult game.
Our record at home against last year's bottom 4 and this year's current bottom four is:
Played 7
Won 1
Drawn 4
Lost 2
The thrashing of Crawley the only bright spot amongst some pretty poor stuff. This year's games against the bottom four we have played so far have all finished 1-1 at home.
So despite the last two games, no room for complacency. They gave us the runaround for long spells at their place.
Still, this is the JW era so I'm going to suggest a 4-2 victory with Kinsella doing a fine job in the Chambers role.
Our record at home against last year's bottom 4 and this year's current bottom four is:
Played 7
Won 1
Drawn 4
Lost 2
The thrashing of Crawley the only bright spot amongst some pretty poor stuff. This year's games against the bottom four we have played so far have all finished 1-1 at home.
So despite the last two games, no room for complacency. They gave us the runaround for long spells at their place.
Still, this is the JW era so I'm going to suggest a 4-2 victory with Kinsella doing a fine job in the Chambers role.
- Finch
- Posts: 89
- Joined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:07 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Does anyone know if Chambers is definitely out? I assumed he was with how the injury sounded on Tuesday, but very little mention of it from the club since.
- SoccerHQ
- Site Addict
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:01 pm
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Whitney seems to think Chambers will be o.k for today, he should know with his expertise.
It's certainly not a long term problem.
It's certainly not a long term problem.
-
Barren Flak - UTS Veteran
- Posts: 328
- Joined: Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:16 am
- Location: Earth
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Nervous about this one. Home form has been the problem. Whilst winning last two away games is fantastic, it's hardly shocked or turned the tide of our already brilliant away form. Proof is in the pudding today. Has the managerial change made the difference?
Hope the nerves us supporters may feel aren't shared by the players and they turn in a strong performance today.
Could be 3 points off the top tonight.
And if my Uncle had boobs he'd be morbidly overweight....
Hope the nerves us supporters may feel aren't shared by the players and they turn in a strong performance today.
Could be 3 points off the top tonight.
And if my Uncle had boobs he'd be morbidly overweight....
- Welsh_Saddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 9804
- Joined: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:44 pm
- Location: The beautiful Afan Valley
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Starting line-up against Colchester United:
Etheridge
Demetriou
Downing
O'Connor
Taylor
Sawyers
Kinsella
Mantom
Henry
Bradshaw
Hiwula
Substitutes: MacGillivray, Forde, Lalkovic, Preston, Flanagan, Morris, Morris
Etheridge
Demetriou
Downing
O'Connor
Taylor
Sawyers
Kinsella
Mantom
Henry
Bradshaw
Hiwula
Substitutes: MacGillivray, Forde, Lalkovic, Preston, Flanagan, Morris, Morris
-
chestersaddler - Site Addict
- Posts: 10191
- Joined: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:21 am
- Location: Europe
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Morris - so good they named him twice :D
- Welsh_Saddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 9804
- Joined: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:44 pm
- Location: The beautiful Afan Valley
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
chestersaddler wrote:Morris - so good they named him twice :D
They could do a dance together - well, you've heard of Morris dancing haven't you?? :-)
- Welsh_Saddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 9804
- Joined: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:44 pm
- Location: The beautiful Afan Valley
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Early goal down South...... Millwall 1 Sheffield Utd 0 (1 min)
Doncaster Rovers 1 Peterborough Utd 0 (6 min)
16 minutes, and a Walsall substitution (injury)
Doncaster Rovers 1 Peterborough Utd 0 (6 min)
16 minutes, and a Walsall substitution (injury)
-
Super Gabor - UTS Legend
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:26 pm
- Welsh_Saddler
- Site Addict
- Posts: 9804
- Joined: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:44 pm
- Location: The beautiful Afan Valley
Re: Colchester United (H) March 19th, 3pm
Bury 0 Sloppies 1
Scunthorpe 1 Chesterfield 0
Southend 1 Gillingham 0 :D :D :D
Oldham Athletic 1 Rochdale 0
....and at 27 minutes we've just had our first shot on target!!!
Scunthorpe 1 Chesterfield 0
Southend 1 Gillingham 0 :D :D :D
Oldham Athletic 1 Rochdale 0
....and at 27 minutes we've just had our first shot on target!!!
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests