Better to come is York City boss verdict (From York Press)

Early finish today, then off to Burton, so hope Mills is right about things getting even better.

#coyr

Unless we start keeping clean sheets I can't see us going any higher than top 10. I'd be satisfied with finishing where we are now to be quite honest!!

Looking forward to the game tonight!

We should be going out looking to win it and not just settling for a point' we're more than capable of getting all 3!

And our first clean sheet of the league campaign would be nice lads!

COYR

I'm quite surprised by the poor quality of football in this division. There seems to be more 'Hoof it" merchants than the Conference.

From Saturday's TV highlights, Burton looked to be a big, strong team and certainly their forwards were shooting on sight against Oxford Utd and scored some spectacular goals. A one off?! Let's hope so, but this might be tailor-made for a fast tempo, get the ball down, passing game from us and get Burton doing some chasing!! COYR.

My last trip to Burton still gives me nightmares especially Daryl Clare goading us. What a git.

C'mon lads you can do it tonight.Good luck.

Was that the "3-1 and you f$%ked it up"? I was slumped at the back of the terraces by that point...

Southern Exile wrote:
Was that the "3-1 and you f$%ked it up"? I was slumped at the back of the terraces by that point...

Yes against 10 men with 5 minutes to go. Depressed for a month after.

Southern Exile wrote:
Was that the "3-1 and you f$%ked it up"? I was slumped at the back of the terraces by that point...

Indeed it was; only the events last May have finally enabled me to move on. Whatever happened to Darryl Clare?

Close to being my worst away trip that one... Burnley under Saxton was pretty shocking to be fair... but I couldn't believe what was happening at Burton that evening...

Tug job wrote:

Southern Exile wrote:
Was that the "3-1 and you f$%ked it up"? I was slumped at the back of the terraces by that point...

Indeed it was; only the events last May have finally enabled me to move on. Whatever happened to Darryl Clare?

Darryl Clare :

Having seen out the remainder of the 2011-12 season as a free agent following his departure from Cambridge in September 2011, Clare completed his coaching badges with the Football Association and after rejecting offers by other clubs as a player he was appointed manager of Louth Town on 18 June 2012.

Nightmare , everybody knows where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news of the 4th goal !
Not quite 9 /11 but ............

All in all, it's not been a bad start to life back in the league and I think we should be on for a top 8 finish.

We're pretty solid in all departments and I can see why Gary is quietly confident.

Gm is about right,IMO we are very decent going forward midfield will be even better with Scott Kerr back again sharp & fit.
Just conceding too many Clark Carlisle is a quality player I did not think we could afford & should give us some steel i that area & I will be interested in the competition TY offers Smith when fit again. Given that our best player in the latter half of last season is only on the bench I think we can expect better as the players discover how they fare in a better quality League, Smith still concerns me against the better forwards as sticking your hand up for offside counts for little against a quality forward putting the ball in your net when you give them space. Cmon City!!!!

joejamestom wrote:
Gm is about right,IMO we are very decent going forward midfield will be even better with Scott Kerr back again sharp & fit.
Just conceding too many Clark Carlisle is a quality player I did not think we could afford & should give us some steel i that area & I will be interested in the competition TY offers Smith when fit again. Given that our best player in the latter half of last season is only on the bench I think we can expect better as the players discover how they fare in a better quality League, Smith still concerns me against the better forwards as sticking your hand up for offside counts for little against a quality forward putting the ball in your net when you give them space. Cmon City!!!!

Here you go again, wether we win lose or draw every single time you come on here trolling, you have to blame or pick on C. Smith.
How come you single him out every game for being at fault for something, there are 10 others you could have a go about because I am pretty sure that none of the players have had perfect games as yet this season, he was far and away the player showing the most determination, steel and passion tonight. But I suppose if YOU try hard enough you will be able to blame him for the 1st and 3rd goals tonight ! Get of his back look at the whole game instead of picking on one player, in fact get behind the team, yes for sure give criticism, but make it constructive rather than picking on one person all the time. Unfortunately tonight City came up against a very strong and physical team and in most areas of the pitch they bullied City, having said that they were supported by a blinkered ref and linesmen. I thought we should have had a penalty when Walker was brought down in the box then there was a blatant hand ball. But they will learn from this, that they must not be bullied and intimidated, only 7 games played and I believeCity will finish in the top 10. Come on City in Mills and the whole team I trust.

Realfootballfan1 wrote:

joejamestom wrote:
Gm is about right,IMO we are very decent going forward midfield will be even better with Scott Kerr back again sharp & fit.
Just conceding too many Clark Carlisle is a quality player I did not think we could afford & should give us some steel i that area & I will be interested in the competition TY offers Smith when fit again. Given that our best player in the latter half of last season is only on the bench I think we can expect better as the players discover how they fare in a better quality League, Smith still concerns me against the better forwards as sticking your hand up for offside counts for little against a quality forward putting the ball in your net when you give them space. Cmon City!!!!

Here you go again, wether we win lose or draw every single time you come on here trolling, you have to blame or pick on C. Smith.
How come you single him out every game for being at fault for something, there are 10 others you could have a go about because I am pretty sure that none of the players have had perfect games as yet this season, he was far and away the player showing the most determination, steel and passion tonight. But I suppose if YOU try hard enough you will be able to blame him for the 1st and 3rd goals tonight ! Get of his back look at the whole game instead of picking on one player, in fact get behind the team, yes for sure give criticism, but make it constructive rather than picking on one person all the time. Unfortunately tonight City came up against a very strong and physical team and in most areas of the pitch they bullied City, having said that they were supported by a blinkered ref and linesmen. I thought we should have had a penalty when Walker was brought down in the box then there was a blatant hand ball. But they will learn from this, that they must not be bullied and intimidated, only 7 games played and I believeCity will finish in the top 10. Come on City in Mills and the whole team I trust.

Lucky you! sounds like you were there?
I am so sorry I cannot meet your standards of unflinching support but you know what I am there "happy clapping" the team as they leave the pitch as I do appreciate their efforts as a team & as individuals no matter what the result.
So if you cannot respect my opinion for what its worth more fool you.
Climb off your high horse & accept that as fine a team as City are there is only so far a good manager can take a fair player in what looks to me like a good side. At least I have given you something to vent your frustration at besides the officials football teams are always a work in progress & GM will develop it as he sees fit & finances allow, he is currently showing a great deal of loyalty to the players who got us back in the League. I respect what you & the other posters have to say kindly agree to differ, if I had wished to Troll you are not exactly difficult to get a reaction out of I think your forum name says it all. Come on City!!!

joejamestom wrote:

Realfootballfan1 wrote:

joejamestom wrote:
Gm is about right,IMO we are very decent going forward midfield will be even better with Scott Kerr back again sharp & fit.
Just conceding too many Clark Carlisle is a quality player I did not think we could afford & should give us some steel i that area & I will be interested in the competition TY offers Smith when fit again. Given that our best player in the latter half of last season is only on the bench I think we can expect better as the players discover how they fare in a better quality League, Smith still concerns me against the better forwards as sticking your hand up for offside counts for little against a quality forward putting the ball in your net when you give them space. Cmon City!!!!

Here you go again, wether we win lose or draw every single time you come on here trolling, you have to blame or pick on C. Smith.
How come you single him out every game for being at fault for something, there are 10 others you could have a go about because I am pretty sure that none of the players have had perfect games as yet this season, he was far and away the player showing the most determination, steel and passion tonight. But I suppose if YOU try hard enough you will be able to blame him for the 1st and 3rd goals tonight ! Get of his back look at the whole game instead of picking on one player, in fact get behind the team, yes for sure give criticism, but make it constructive rather than picking on one person all the time. Unfortunately tonight City came up against a very strong and physical team and in most areas of the pitch they bullied City, having said that they were supported by a blinkered ref and linesmen. I thought we should have had a penalty when Walker was brought down in the box then there was a blatant hand ball. But they will learn from this, that they must not be bullied and intimidated, only 7 games played and I believeCity will finish in the top 10. Come on City in Mills and the whole team I trust.

Lucky you! sounds like you were there?
I am so sorry I cannot meet your standards of unflinching support but you know what I am there "happy clapping" the team as they leave the pitch as I do appreciate their efforts as a team & as individuals no matter what the result.
So if you cannot respect my opinion for what its worth more fool you.
Climb off your high horse & accept that as fine a team as City are there is only so far a good manager can take a fair player in what looks to me like a good side. At least I have given you something to vent your frustration at besides the officials football teams are always a work in progress & GM will develop it as he sees fit & finances allow, he is currently showing a great deal of loyalty to the players who got us back in the League. I respect what you & the other posters have to say kindly agree to differ, if I had wished to Troll you are not exactly difficult to get a reaction out of I think your forum name says it all. Come on City!!!

you are indeed foolish you have totally missed the point, yes I agree that we should all be allowed to criticise the team or individuals but why do you constantly pick on and blame C.Smith..?

At the game tonight and after an ok first half were very poor after the break vs a strong but unspectacular Burton. Defence was very shaky - looked like goals 2 and 3 were down to errors and midfield was ineffectual (when is Scott Kerr back?!). Not a panacea but surely time for Blair to get a start - I'm all for players not walking back into the team on reputation when not ready (Walker last season) but hopefully Blair is now chomping at the bit to prove a point. Come on York!

Realfootballfan1 wrote:

joejamestom wrote:

Realfootballfan1 wrote:

joejamestom wrote:
Gm is about right,IMO we are very decent going forward midfield will be even better with Scott Kerr back again sharp & fit.
Just conceding too many Clark Carlisle is a quality player I did not think we could afford & should give us some steel i that area & I will be interested in the competition TY offers Smith when fit again. Given that our best player in the latter half of last season is only on the bench I think we can expect better as the players discover how they fare in a better quality League, Smith still concerns me against the better forwards as sticking your hand up for offside counts for little against a quality forward putting the ball in your net when you give them space. Cmon City!!!!

Here you go again, wether we win lose or draw every single time you come on here trolling, you have to blame or pick on C. Smith.
How come you single him out every game for being at fault for something, there are 10 others you could have a go about because I am pretty sure that none of the players have had perfect games as yet this season, he was far and away the player showing the most determination, steel and passion tonight. But I suppose if YOU try hard enough you will be able to blame him for the 1st and 3rd goals tonight ! Get of his back look at the whole game instead of picking on one player, in fact get behind the team, yes for sure give criticism, but make it constructive rather than picking on one person all the time. Unfortunately tonight City came up against a very strong and physical team and in most areas of the pitch they bullied City, having said that they were supported by a blinkered ref and linesmen. I thought we should have had a penalty when Walker was brought down in the box then there was a blatant hand ball. But they will learn from this, that they must not be bullied and intimidated, only 7 games played and I believeCity will finish in the top 10. Come on City in Mills and the whole team I trust.

Lucky you! sounds like you were there?
I am so sorry I cannot meet your standards of unflinching support but you know what I am there "happy clapping" the team as they leave the pitch as I do appreciate their efforts as a team & as individuals no matter what the result.
So if you cannot respect my opinion for what its worth more fool you.
Climb off your high horse & accept that as fine a team as City are there is only so far a good manager can take a fair player in what looks to me like a good side. At least I have given you something to vent your frustration at besides the officials football teams are always a work in progress & GM will develop it as he sees fit & finances allow, he is currently showing a great deal of loyalty to the players who got us back in the League. I respect what you & the other posters have to say kindly agree to differ, if I had wished to Troll you are not exactly difficult to get a reaction out of I think your forum name says it all. Come on City!!!

you are indeed foolish you have totally missed the point, yes I agree that we should all be allowed to criticise the team or individuals but why do you constantly pick on and blame C.Smith..?

Worst player mate, that position needs improving & whilst he is certainly better now than for most of last season I just do not see him cutting it in a team of good players of the ball Danny P is a so much better option alongside Carlisle.
I doubt whether C Smith reads this I would certainly not encourage that, so I am not picking on him merely expressing my opinion in an open forum in which I am quite happy to be disagreed with or engaged with, lets agree to disagree & let someone else have an opportunity & yes you can have the last word if you wish I will not comment further on this current thread.

himsworthsleftfoot wrote:
At the game tonight and after an ok first half were very poor after the break vs a strong but unspectacular Burton. Defence was very shaky - looked like goals 2 and 3 were down to errors and midfield was ineffectual (when is Scott Kerr back?!). Not a panacea but surely time for Blair to get a start - I'm all for players not walking back into the team on reputation when not ready (Walker last season) but hopefully Blair is now chomping at the bit to prove a point. Come on York!

Spot on I fully agree with your positive judgement of the team and game but would add the officials were very poor to the point of almost being bias.

Just from tonights game, We were beaten by a stronger side who play a game althog not inspiring is effective, they will get sussed outsoon and loose that ability.
Defense was ver shakey, a whole night of not bing able to clear a line more than 15 feet the, left and right backs were constantly passed by Burton Wingers who had the long ball played to their feet all night
We had 58% of play mainly in the Middle third with little penetration,
Couple of good stops by Ingy just shows how shaky the defense is, every time Burton came forward you knew to hold your breath.
Tonights game just proves how tight it is in league 2 were in 15th place the winner ended up in 6th, but a few more non clean sheets and its going to take alot of catching up, but in Mills e trust.
COYC......

twang wrote:
Just from tonights game, We were beaten by a stronger side who play a game althog not inspiring is effective, they will get sussed outsoon and loose that ability.
Defense was ver shakey, a whole night of not bing able to clear a line more than 15 feet the, left and right backs were constantly passed by Burton Wingers who had the long ball played to their feet all night
We had 58% of play mainly in the Middle third with little penetration,
Couple of good stops by Ingy just shows how shaky the defense is, every time Burton came forward you knew to hold your breath.
Tonights game just proves how tight it is in league 2 were in 15th place the winner ended up in 6th, but a few more non clean sheets and its going to take alot of catching up, but in Mills e trust.
COYC......

Sorry now learnt to type

Just in from tonights game, We were beaten by a stronger side who play a game though not inspiring is effective, they will get sussed soon and loose that ability. Defense was very shakey, a whole night of not being able to clear a line more than 15 feet the, left and right backs were constantly passed by Burton Wingers who had the long ball played to their feet all night We had 58% of play mainly in the Middle third with little penetration, Couple of good stops by Ingy just shows how shaky the defense is, every time Burton came forward you knew to hold your breath. Tonights game just proves how tight it is in league 2 were in 15th place the winner ended up in 6th, but a few more non clean sheets and its going to take alot of catching up, but in Mills e trust. COYC...