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Did anyone go yesterday? Another mixed team I see and quite a few missing.
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Yes I went to the game inthebox, and to be honest I was less then impressed by our overall performance. Agreed we had 2 or 3 regulars either working or away, but by now we should have had enough quality in the squad to have won. I have to say Banbury have built a useful squad, and the height of Jefferson Louis, who scored their winner from a free kick right on time, will cause all sorts of problems in the SPL next season. My biggest concern is currently we struggle with free kicks just outside the box. Both Banbury and Newport scored from similar positions (both against Jason by the way), and this needs to be addressed quickly. I'm still not sure what formation the manger has in mind when we start our new campaign, but certainly our 3 forwards look lively. It's just defending which seems to be an issue in my opinion. COYMB
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Chitty didn't seem to be in the squad - is he injured? On holiday?
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If you're biggest concern is free kicks outside the box then we shouldn't worry. Where was Chitty, he didn't play Tuesday either.As for the formation I suppose the manager knows which is the main thing.
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Credit where it's due, Banbury have built a strong and organised passing side, they will probably go and do well this term in the Southern Premier. Anywho, first half we weren't good enough, passing was all over the place at times and weren't organised defensively, they could have scored a couple of more. I don't think we changed the formation in the second half, still remaining with the diamond shape but had a change of personnel, but looked more in control then but disappointed to concede 2 poor goals (including the free kick). I agree with Mark that these games are more to do with fitness and players fighting for their places for the 5th of August, not so much about the result (even though it would be good to win every game).
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Chitty on holiday judging by his social media....I would get used to that he missed a fair few games for us over his last 2 seasons with Holiday's, stag do's and weddings!!!