Post by rjdgull on Jan 1, 2013 23:43:49 GMT
I now have the results of the much anticipated Poster of the Month! 
After getting all the fireworks out of the way in November, it was more of a case of peace and goodwill to all men in December so a bit less debate and therefore less voting. Funny enough, on a football fans website, the voting this month has gone to a member who does do exceedingly good and consistant match reports with the plaudits going to Mr Swangull!
I thought it was a decent performance today and we deserved to win. I like the look of of new formation, something like 4-2-3-1. We looked more fluid as a team and suited our players a lot better. I'm pleased to report that Rene was not isolated as he was with the previous formation. I thought it was a hard working performance with a good team spirit against an in form Dagenham side. All our players, whilst it was not by any means a spectacular performance, did their bit for the team. Crowd a worrying 2069, officially 96 from Dagenham. Sponsors MOTM given to a committed Rene Howe.
Torquay's best spell of the match was in the first 5 minutes!. They got off to a blistering start and nearly scored twice in the first 2 minutes. Howe came closest - he got a glimmer of the goal in his sights from just inside the penalty area on our left and unleashed a shot that hit the woodwork. There was very good movement from Torquay and Dagenham were penned in their own half. The game evened out more and it was a shame Torquay did not score when they were well on top. Howe had a great chance from close range from a flick on by Downes but Daggers keeper, Lewingtom saved well with his legs. There were some decent sweeping moves from Torquay and Howe was as usual our main threat. Our goal on 36 minutes was a bit of a scramble from another dangerous move, their keeper punched the ball away only to Stevens who finished well from close range. Dagenham only really looked a threat from corners, their final product was pretty poor. So a desrved 1-0 half-time lead.
The second half was a case if Torquay could more or less finish the game with a second goal or risk letting Dagenham getting back. Torquay had some dangerous moves and Howe contined to put himself about and create danger often from wide areas. I thought Jarvis did pretty well today and did some tidy footwork in our moves and also did some good defensive duties. Jarvis however got himself in an excellent scoring position from a great delivery but his header was off target when he should have done a lot better.
Dagenham made a double substitution and looked more of a threat. One or two efforts went narrowly wide. Their equaliser was a brilliant finish from around 25 yards out. There did not appear to be too much danger but Saunders unleashed an unstoppable volley that went in off the post. A delightful finish and Torquay were rueing that did not get the vital second goal. Thompson immediately came on for Stevens as at this stage of the game Dagenham had the upper hand.
Torquay's winner on 80 minutes was thanks to Thompson run down our left. He pulled over a dangerous low cross, Ogogo tried to clear but put the ball into his own net! Yeoman replaced Jarvis who was carrying an injury and late on Lathrope for Bodin. Torquay held out including 4 minutes of added time. Dagenham had a dangerous free-kick from just outside the box but put the ball over the bar.
So a deserved win in the end. It was a good battling performance and we carved out enough chances to deservedly win. Credit to Ling for shuffling around the formation. We look better balanced and that's 2 wins on the trot using the 4-2-3-1. The formation might mean we look a bit more vulnerable on the counter attack but there are definitely more options going forward. Players like Nicholson played very well today and Easton played very well in front of the defence. The bottom line is that the latest formation is bringing out the best of our players and 2 wins on the trot has nicely turned our season around and I'm looking forward to the coming weeks again. I just wish more of the Torquay public would do the same and go and support our team.
By the way the new big screen fits very well in the corner. Sadly I will not be able to witness its debut as I will be in the Midlands in 2 weeks time. I will be there for Exeter though. A battle to be Devon's top team!
After getting all the fireworks out of the way in November, it was more of a case of peace and goodwill to all men in December so a bit less debate and therefore less voting. Funny enough, on a football fans website, the voting this month has gone to a member who does do exceedingly good and consistant match reports with the plaudits going to Mr Swangull!
Torquay's best spell of the match was in the first 5 minutes!. They got off to a blistering start and nearly scored twice in the first 2 minutes. Howe came closest - he got a glimmer of the goal in his sights from just inside the penalty area on our left and unleashed a shot that hit the woodwork. There was very good movement from Torquay and Dagenham were penned in their own half. The game evened out more and it was a shame Torquay did not score when they were well on top. Howe had a great chance from close range from a flick on by Downes but Daggers keeper, Lewingtom saved well with his legs. There were some decent sweeping moves from Torquay and Howe was as usual our main threat. Our goal on 36 minutes was a bit of a scramble from another dangerous move, their keeper punched the ball away only to Stevens who finished well from close range. Dagenham only really looked a threat from corners, their final product was pretty poor. So a desrved 1-0 half-time lead.
The second half was a case if Torquay could more or less finish the game with a second goal or risk letting Dagenham getting back. Torquay had some dangerous moves and Howe contined to put himself about and create danger often from wide areas. I thought Jarvis did pretty well today and did some tidy footwork in our moves and also did some good defensive duties. Jarvis however got himself in an excellent scoring position from a great delivery but his header was off target when he should have done a lot better.
Dagenham made a double substitution and looked more of a threat. One or two efforts went narrowly wide. Their equaliser was a brilliant finish from around 25 yards out. There did not appear to be too much danger but Saunders unleashed an unstoppable volley that went in off the post. A delightful finish and Torquay were rueing that did not get the vital second goal. Thompson immediately came on for Stevens as at this stage of the game Dagenham had the upper hand.
Torquay's winner on 80 minutes was thanks to Thompson run down our left. He pulled over a dangerous low cross, Ogogo tried to clear but put the ball into his own net! Yeoman replaced Jarvis who was carrying an injury and late on Lathrope for Bodin. Torquay held out including 4 minutes of added time. Dagenham had a dangerous free-kick from just outside the box but put the ball over the bar.
So a deserved win in the end. It was a good battling performance and we carved out enough chances to deservedly win. Credit to Ling for shuffling around the formation. We look better balanced and that's 2 wins on the trot using the 4-2-3-1. The formation might mean we look a bit more vulnerable on the counter attack but there are definitely more options going forward. Players like Nicholson played very well today and Easton played very well in front of the defence. The bottom line is that the latest formation is bringing out the best of our players and 2 wins on the trot has nicely turned our season around and I'm looking forward to the coming weeks again. I just wish more of the Torquay public would do the same and go and support our team.
By the way the new big screen fits very well in the corner. Sadly I will not be able to witness its debut as I will be in the Midlands in 2 weeks time. I will be there for Exeter though. A battle to be Devon's top team!