Morecambe 1 [Wildig] Harrogate 0 LIVE Match Thread

[Andy D]

Nice finish, but what a great cross from Phillips!

Laser guided

[dannymorc1]

So close to a second. Great saves. Let's have another a kill the game.

[tim-sanchez]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

[BerlinWaller]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He seems to be brimming with confidence again. He looks bigger and he has his chest puffed out.

[vanillaturtle]

We need to keep attacking. We always go toothless after one goal. We take up more time while attacking than kicking it out of bounds.

[dannymorc1]

We need to get tight on their right wing. All their play comes from that side.

[vanillaturtle]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He is already a superb striker. The guy does everything right plus he's has exceptional size and strength. His finishing is actually really solid when he's not running at max pace, as shown by two goals against Solihull.

[Keith]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He seems to be brimming with confidence again. He looks bigger and he has his chest puffed out.

Two superb saves by their keeper from Cole, he's really unlucky not having at least one goal today.

[tim-sanchez]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He is already a superb striker. The guy does everything right plus he's has exceptional size and strength. His finishing is actually really solid when he's not running at max pace, as shown by two goals against Solihull.

I think the Solihull game is more of an outlier really, in plenty of other games we've seen him squander chances. If he has more games like Solihull then I'd be overjoyed, but he's had plenty more games like today where chances have fallen to him and he's hit the goalkeeper.

[Andy D]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He seems to be brimming with confidence again. He looks bigger and he has his chest puffed out.

Two superb saves by their keeper from Cole, he's really unlucky not having at least one goal today.

think Stockton needs to learn to calm down and pass the ball into the net like Gary Lineker did

[vanillaturtle]

I agree if he learns when to pass it in and when to bang it it will be the cherry on top of his game. I do believe he is our best player right now, phillips wildig cooney trailing not far behind.

[Keith]

Stockton would be a superb striker if he could finish, he's done everything else right today but those two misses were poor.

He is already a superb striker. The guy does everything right plus he's has exceptional size and strength. His finishing is actually really solid when he's not running at max pace, as shown by two goals against Solihull.

I think the Solihull game is more of an outlier really, in plenty of other games we've seen him squander chances. If he has more games like Solihull then I'd be overjoyed, but he's had plenty more games like today where chances have fallen to him and he's hit the goalkeeper.

I think they were both excellent saves by the keeper, the first was an instinctive spread of his body. The second, Cole couldn't have put it any further away from the keeper as it would have gone wide. Possibly, his first touch was a little too far in front of him, but the actual shots were as good as he could do, IMHO.

[dannymorc1]

As always, and it may sound obvious, we need another goal!!! We've had the chances, hope that we don't pay for the misses. Vital last 10 minutes.
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[BerlinWaller]

Cole is pivotal to how the team plays. His hold up play and the way he keeps the centre halves busy is crucial. He is never going to get 20 in this system but as long as players like CMG and Wildig chip in, we will be alright.

[tim-sanchez]

Wasn't trying to be too harsh on Cole, I agree he's probably our MOTM so far today. Just frustrating that in my opinion he's put two great chances right at the goalkeeper.

The goalkeeper did the right thing, but I think Cole's made it a bit easy for him.

...And now Carlos does the same thing!

[Moose]

Same old... we need players that can put the chances away. What was that!? he looked like a defender accidentally finding himself in the wrong half!

[vanillaturtle]

Same old... we need players that can put the chances away. What was that!? he looked like a defender accidentally finding himself in the wrong half!

Stockton Phillips Wildig Cooney AJ I would all trust to finish easy chances and remain composed but nobody else looks like they can do that. Carlos can choke just like previously at any time but his dribbling and runs are mostly good so that makes up for it. He can disappear in some games and make a big impact other times.

[BerlinWaller]

Loving the shithousery with the fouls we are winning.

[tim-sanchez]

Good result, great performance. Nearly every player put in a superb performance there, credit to the defence as well who I can't remember allowing a shot on target?

[BerlinWaller]

Great result and a proper solid performance. Harrogate were like we were the last couple of seasons with nice passing and movement but never a threat. We look head and shoulders above that now.

[redrobo]

Stats show we had 38% to their 62%. Just wish we had more when at home but hey a win is a win.....

Now 10th in the league....

[Keith]

Another good three points against a decent side.

What's going on with Bradford? Battered by Oldham now. Let's hope they keep it going until New Year!

[MfcChris]

Same old... we need players that can put the chances away. What was that!? he looked like a defender accidentally finding himself in the wrong half!

Same old? This season has been brIlliant. Our best in the last decade. Yes we are not winning any games by more than one goal but who cares

[Wild Bill]

Another cracking 1-0

[Screenster]

Proper result and performance! We were excellent, every single one of those players played brilliantly. 10th in the league and 2 points off playoffs, happy days.