- Jul 28, 2010
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1) A game when it was more about the fans than much else (although 3 points were very welcome). Lots of Brighton and other clubs in the crowd. I'm sure there will be seperate threads but "thank you" from this Argyle supporter. Fletcher and Brent took their roles well - the nervous wave from Fletch matched by one from Brent when called by the home support.
2) Argyle started well and deservedly took the lead on 20. The much maligned Feeney poaching. To be fair he had a good first-half with the ball being moved noticeably quicker to him than previous games but still mainly on the floor.
3) Walton also had a good first-half alongside Soukouna and Atkinson. There were still issues at the back with Nelson and Berry a little bit at sixes and sevens especially from long throws.
4) Cole watched two go close but otherwise was untroubled in the first 45. At the other end the Macclesfiled 'keeper had to make saves from Soukouna and Hourihane both of whom got forward well with Walton sitting in front of the back 4.
5) Argyle seemed to change tactics at half-time and went longer, pinging balls into the corners. Macclesfield were clearly wrong-footed and eventually won a free-kick which hit the bar and didn't go in but Soukouna followed up to increase the lead.
6) Hope James Brent isn't fooled into thinking we don't need to strengthen. Still some weaknesses and no depth on the bench but the players were more "up" today than for 2 seasons and to put it in old terms "we looked more up for it". 4th official was busy keeping Larrieu in the technical area! If only he was animated in goal!!
7) Macclesfield began to press and stretched the Argyle defence. Argyle needed a change and fresh legs would have helped but Fletch stuck with the starting 11 - I guess opting for confidence gain.
8 ) Referee was on our side in the first-half (about time we had one) particularly sympathetic to Berry for some reason. In the second he switched to Walton who was especially top heavy!!
9) Fans were tremendous throughout although still idiots in front of me whinging about Berry - FFS lads "support". "We're the right/left side" will long live in the memory. Thanks again to all the supporters of other teams who enriched the day for us.
A personal note - I felt I got my Argyle back today - long may it continue.
2) Argyle started well and deservedly took the lead on 20. The much maligned Feeney poaching. To be fair he had a good first-half with the ball being moved noticeably quicker to him than previous games but still mainly on the floor.
3) Walton also had a good first-half alongside Soukouna and Atkinson. There were still issues at the back with Nelson and Berry a little bit at sixes and sevens especially from long throws.
4) Cole watched two go close but otherwise was untroubled in the first 45. At the other end the Macclesfiled 'keeper had to make saves from Soukouna and Hourihane both of whom got forward well with Walton sitting in front of the back 4.
5) Argyle seemed to change tactics at half-time and went longer, pinging balls into the corners. Macclesfield were clearly wrong-footed and eventually won a free-kick which hit the bar and didn't go in but Soukouna followed up to increase the lead.
6) Hope James Brent isn't fooled into thinking we don't need to strengthen. Still some weaknesses and no depth on the bench but the players were more "up" today than for 2 seasons and to put it in old terms "we looked more up for it". 4th official was busy keeping Larrieu in the technical area! If only he was animated in goal!!
7) Macclesfield began to press and stretched the Argyle defence. Argyle needed a change and fresh legs would have helped but Fletch stuck with the starting 11 - I guess opting for confidence gain.
8 ) Referee was on our side in the first-half (about time we had one) particularly sympathetic to Berry for some reason. In the second he switched to Walton who was especially top heavy!!
9) Fans were tremendous throughout although still idiots in front of me whinging about Berry - FFS lads "support". "We're the right/left side" will long live in the memory. Thanks again to all the supporters of other teams who enriched the day for us.
A personal note - I felt I got my Argyle back today - long may it continue.
