FL2: Crewe V Torquay 9th October 2010

Thanks for that Dave...I will peruse them at my leasure.

This is train enthusiast heaven, parked the car in a car park near the Crewe depot and there are more 'real' trains than you can shake a stick, some members on here might be tempted to stat here for the day?

First of all there is a bit of a breeze here today, it's going to benefit the team that keeps it on the floor & plays football.

A weird stadium with one MASSIVE stand on one side & 3 almost identical stands making up the rest of the ground, 1 at each end & 1 opposite main stand which is home to our supporters who appear to have turned out in good numbers already. 

One good thing is that we are really close to the pitch, but still elevated enough to get a good view.

The pitch looks quite heavy & the grass looks a little on the long side & looking at the warm up games, a bit bobbly,  which might not suit the passing game. 

COYY

Although that should be  COYB as we are using the away kit.

Ellis.......get in

Ellis......get in!

Again ;D

Sounds like Benners should have penalty just then as well

Amen to that. I should have more faith.

As good a first half performance as you will see anywhere, anytime in any division. We were outstanding and fully deserve our lead.

We are all over them like a bad dose of german measles. Every player, to a  T is playing magnificently. The game is not over by any means though as that late goal gives Crewe a way back in, but in we carry on the way we are we should come away the 3 points.

Can't fault any player at all, we are playing football whilst they are going more direct so to speak.

Although it looked like we were going to play 4-4-2 it's been more 4-4-1-1 with kee dropping into the hole. But the good thing with kee is that he is an out and out forward so he pushes on when we attack and the 4-4-1-1 becomes 4-4-2. Kee is actually having a good game. 

Ellis, branston, o'kane, zebs all playing well, saying that everyone is.

Two very well taken goals by the outstanding Ellis, the second just after a misunderstanding between him & bevan lead to words being said between them, perfect riposte.

Not sure about their penalty, branston handball, not much complaint initially from us. However penalty nearly took the bar off & fortunately stayed out.

Well taken goal just before half time gives them a sniff but if we carry on then we will be fine