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York City held by crisis club Darlington
5:21pm Saturday 28th January 2012 in News
York City came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Blue Square Bet Premier crisis club Darlington.
The Minstermen fell behind on 42 minutes when Adam Rundle scored for the hosts at the Darlington Arena.
John McReady put the Quakers 2-0 up four minutes into the second half.
However, substitute Ashley Chambers teed up York skipper Chris Smith on the hour and then scored the equaliser a minute later.
The point keeps City in fourth place in the table.
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Comments(52)
yorkiemike
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6:22pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Credit them for fighting back but disappointing against a makeshift side.
Fortunately some results went in our favour but watch out for Grimsby.We`re in a real dogfight now.
duffy
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6:51pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Two points. In gods name why put Fyfield out on the wing where he made a mess of everything.
And mr Mills it was NOT a massive point gained.
OLD - HEAD
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7:25pm Sat 28 Jan 12
YCFC115
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7:58pm Sat 28 Jan 12
joejamestom
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8:00pm Sat 28 Jan 12
We took a great crowd good atmosphere though Darlos small CHAV choir seemed resentful at times.
I had spent the morning watching my lads team playing with passion & desire going 2 down playing a competitive football game. However why was I watching our professionals play 30 minutes of exhibition football whilst pretty at times lacked penetration & passion. Yes we looked in our comfort zone the better team etc but were deservedly punished for complacency.
Thought we might come out having had a minor rocket & got down to winning the game but no banana time undone two down. At last we got to playing made the subs Reedy & Ashley for Pilks & Boucs much more direct passionate football ensued back on even terms.
Game lacked players running at the defence with the ball to feet & killer passes in between defenders for our swift front 3 to run on to. Smith had a really decent game Parslow too Blair struggled to make the sort of impact of recent games Kerr had the passion but was not playing in a position to release it, Mez & Challinor were very decent too. Boucs for me could have gone earlier too negative not taking the game to Darlo its all very well having good posession but you have to do something with it.
Gms brainwave of Fyfield on for Blinkhorn smacked of Parslow emergency striker, Blinkhorn was back to goal too often unable to turn his marker as Walker might so a sub was due the Game needed either Moke to dance his way into the box or Moses at a push to force away in partnering Reed.
Either way 2 points lost damage limited by results elsewhere but its looking like we are competing for last two play off places with these displays. Last visit to Darlo fed up of being trapped in that car park after paying £5 for the honour (most expensive in Conference).
Come on City we are a better team than today!!!!
pip007
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8:09pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Southern Exile
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8:16pm Sat 28 Jan 12
OLD - HEAD
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8:17pm Sat 28 Jan 12
pip007 wrote:He appeared in the pre-match kick about at Darlington, so hopefully he is on the road to recovery. In answer to your second question "yes".
Anyone know what the news is on Jason Walker? When is he due back? Can we recapture our form when he is back?
producefm
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8:28pm Sat 28 Jan 12
jewitt
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8:35pm Sat 28 Jan 12
rogue84
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8:39pm Sat 28 Jan 12
however, this time we conceded 2 goals and they were both very poor. the first especially when nobody picked up the runner for the short corner.
great fightback though, and going 4-4-2 was the key to that. Smithy did well for the goal as he'd just had a header cleared over the bar that lead to the corner.
welcome back Ashley Chambers as well! where's he been for the last 2-3 months?! just like his old self and a calm, delightful finish.
all credit to Darlo as they aren't just a team that's going to get rolled over. their keeper made a top drawer save late on to deny Paddy.
Grimsby in 2 weeks is most definately the next important game, however, it might be good to get Walker some playing time v Ebbsfleet.
swh1963
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10:13pm Sat 28 Jan 12
duffy
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10:51pm Sat 28 Jan 12
You have something like 3 days to sign a centre half that can actually organise our defence and save the season. If not I can see a defeat at Grimsby and us slipping out of the play offs.
I'm sick and tired of closing my eyes every time the oposition attacks.
tomwillo1
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11:06pm Sat 28 Jan 12
nicko75
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11:27pm Sat 28 Jan 12
YcfcKeepingTheFaith
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12:16am Sun 29 Jan 12
jewitt wrote:Thank you for your post jewitt, was a great atmosphere today, all York fans want darlo to survive. Best of luck to you all.
York fans were a credit to their club today and more importantly football. Darlo fans everywhere are hugely grateful for all the support, the posters and collections. If that is the way you play when you are below par God help the rest of the division. Had some magic banter with some of your fans. If there was any chavvy taunts sorry. i didn't hear much c*ap. All I can say is that everybody around me was clapping the away end and quite rightly so. Good luck with promotion as you play some great stuff.
GreenshawGrinder
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12:39am Sun 29 Jan 12
Fat Harry
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4:44am Sun 29 Jan 12
Mystified by Mills assertion that it was a massive point gained.
sixtyfourfive
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7:54am Sun 29 Jan 12
sixtyfourfive
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8:06am Sun 29 Jan 12
sixtyfourfive wrote:Sorry they wouldn't be as close to play offs as I thought (table I was looking at had not deducted the 10 points) but still they did not look a bad side.
The much maligned Chris Smith actually had a good game yesterday and if anything it was our lack of a threat going forward that was the downfall. Chambers really sparked things up but I too was baffled by Fyfield decision - maybe Blinkhorn had taken a knock? In truth I wonder if a lot of us got sucked into underestimating the strength of the Darlington team? It was apart from the keeper, Hatch and Chandler not far short of what has played all season - certainly not a team of youth players.Whipped up by the home support I thought they played very well and thus I guess Mills is saying to come back from 2 down makes for a valuable point.If you add back Darlington's 10 points deducted they would not be that far off the play offs which maybe puts things into perspective.Usual over reaction from some above - still only 1 defeat in c20? and yet talk of "having to save the season"!!
joejamestom
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9:35am Sun 29 Jan 12
tomwillo1 wrote:Last couple of seasons we had a very defensive minded mid field & relied on Brodie to score with Rankine providing muscle when required. Brodie went too late to replace & we struggled to score at all. If we went a goal down we were sunk so this squad & set up is a breath of fresh air fortunately with goals coming from many other players.
The last few seasons we havent been able to score yet we were always pretty solid at the back but this year its completely different! Cant stop em but cant stop scoring!!! Get McGurk back in as well! Parslow, McGurk, C.Smith and Meredith is the best defence! Bring on Grimsby! COME ON CITY!!!
If we can get Jason back sharp & hungry with something like his best form we will do very nicely. Darlo were much better than anticipated maybe why our team did not get going their No 31 was a real play-maker but going two down is pretty inexcusable they were not a great threat. We always seem to have a couple of goals in us but squandered them to gain a point.
Not disagreeing much on back 4 but why no Challinor thought he was one of our better players consistently Smith much better yesterday but still prefer TY less negative passes than Smith & Ingy a happier bunny without Smith.
Cmon City!!!
RooBeck
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10:27am Sun 29 Jan 12
haxbyycfc
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10:53am Sun 29 Jan 12
producefm wrote:This comment suggests you think it was smiths fault for their goals. Had u have been there you would have known he was one of the best players on the pitch. I am not a smith fan in general but where credit is due...
How many clean sheets have we kept this season with smith in the team? I am sure not many. He is the weak link in the team. He was fantastic last season when he came in but this year despite full hearted displays he gets caught the wrong side of opposing players so many times. Good luck to darlo I hope it all works out for them.
haxbyycfc
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10:58am Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy
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10:58am Sun 29 Jan 12
sixtyfourfive wrote:Is finishing 6/7th an ok season for you ?.
The much maligned Chris Smith actually had a good game yesterday and if anything it was our lack of a threat going forward that was the downfall. Chambers really sparked things up but I too was baffled by Fyfield decision - maybe Blinkhorn had taken a knock? In truth I wonder if a lot of us got sucked into underestimating the strength of the Darlington team? It was apart from the keeper, Hatch and Chandler not far short of what has played all season - certainly not a team of youth players.Whipped up by the home support I thought they played very well and thus I guess Mills is saying to come back from 2 down makes for a valuable point.If you add back Darlington's 10 points deducted they would not be that far off the play offs which maybe puts things into perspective.Usual over reaction from some above - still only 1 defeat in c20? and yet talk of "having to save the season"!!
That's what we risk if we don't bring in someone to organise hence to save the season. We have gone from challenging for top spot to possibly dropping out of the play off spots after the next league game.These poor draws are killing us.
OLD - HEAD
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10:59am Sun 29 Jan 12
ian923
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11:12am Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy
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11:14am Sun 29 Jan 12
OLD - HEAD wrote:They certainly did have that many teenagers in their last game. One of the Darlo fans put names to ages. Regarding Parslow and Smith yesterday they were actualy not that bad on an individual level but again who was the leader keeping the whole defence organised. As soon as the oposition attack it's just panic stations. Towards the end one Darlo player who was unmarked had a totaly free header on goal to win the game. Even if you take out the individual mistakes which any player will make you have to have a leader. Ingham was going absolutely ape with the defence after their second goal.
I think the flack aimed at Chris Smith is unfair, he was head and shoulders above any of our back four yesterday. If McGurk is brought back it will have to be as a replacement for Parslow. God knows what we signed Moses Ashikodi for, surely he is fit enough by now to at least make the bench. I was struggling to identify ten teenagers in Darlingtons squad yesterday, perhaps that was just a bit of gamesmanship, to lull City into thinking that they just had to turn up to win. If that was so, then it probably worked.
YorkCityLuke
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11:40am Sun 29 Jan 12
yorkviking
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11:55am Sun 29 Jan 12
Fergie
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11:57am Sun 29 Jan 12
OLD - HEAD
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12:22pm Sun 29 Jan 12
producefm
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12:56pm Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy
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1:27pm Sun 29 Jan 12
OLD - HEAD wrote:The second goal actually summed up what had happened in the first half. Shocking lack of effort by Blair in not bothering to challenge the Darlo player who then just waltzed past half our team. The thing about a good centre half/ captain is they don't just organise the defence but the players in front of them. There is not only no organisation in defence but no understanding between the defence and midfield. We played yesterday like a group of individuals in the first half.
Actually Darlingtons second goal was created in their defensive half of the field. City were going forward and a ball was played to Matty Blair, but he was very slow to react, it was then intercepted by Darlingtons centre back Taylor, who ran about fifty yards with the ball before putting in a short pass to McReady who scored. But numerous City players were guilty of poor play in the build up. Lets be honest Darlington showed more determination and grit than we did yesterday, which is disappointing given that we are supposed to be one of the strongest teams this season.
Paul29
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1:47pm Sun 29 Jan 12
arsene.about.york
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1:49pm Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy
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1:58pm Sun 29 Jan 12
Paul29 wrote:Honestly I think we missed out on Miller from Darlo but yes obviously at this level you are not going to have the same level of consistency. Boucade is an example of a player who is not even close to his standards earlier in the season. Did he actually play a forward pass yesterday?
Isn't one of Mill's problems to do with player's inconsistency at this level generally. When players like Boucaud, Moke and Chambers can be match winners one week and ineffective the next it must be hard to guess which ones are going to be up for a game each week? It does help to play them in the right position though. (eg Fyfield)
Second half I thought Kerr and Paddy both upped their game and Reed and Chambers made a big difference. The less said the better about Fyfield on the wing.
roobarb85
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4:10pm Sun 29 Jan 12
2012. Dream scenario...fabulous footy as above, ending up in beating Luton 8 -1 (still couldn't keep a clean sheet) at Wembley.
Dream or Nightmare - this is the most interesting its been following YCFC since the days of wondering if Sean Haslegrave could get a shot on target - even in the pre match warm up !
GrimsbyMariner
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4:59pm Sun 29 Jan 12
You won't recognise the Grimsby team. A new back 4. That old, slow LB has gone. We now have a classy 18 year old on loan from Hull, Townsend. He creates goals with good crosses.Has a great future in the game. Too good for us. Ian Miller would have been ace for you. Commanding CB, not made an error at home yet. Garner back in favour as other CB. England C player when at Mansfield. Both good.
Thanoj 19 year old in centre midfield. He has only played a few games. Can thread a pass through to Hearn. A confident striker in form who believes he will score with every chance. 55 goals in last 1.5 seasons. Faster and better nearly with each game. Frightens defences. Kick him if you can catch him.
Hearn works very hard, creates chances for others and crosses very well. He hunts the ball on the wings or deep if he is not getting service. He goes direct for goal and is very strong.
We have been winning games without being on top form for most. Since Oct unbeaten over 90 mins. Took the lead against Salisbury in ET at home in FA cup. They then deservedly won. Not looked back since. There is character and persistence in the team now. Telford were difficult yesterday but we found a way to win late.
We need to win against Sat. We have the top 3 to play away. Will settle for 1-0. Bring a good away support to create a great atmosphere. I am taking at least 1 City fan. We were not voted the coldest ground in the country - warm clothing needed for Feb.
account closed
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5:13pm Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy
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5:27pm Sun 29 Jan 12
GrimsbyMariner wrote:The test for Grimsby is going to be consistently winning against the best teams. You seem to have had quite an easy run of games baring the odd fixture.
Grimsby Town fan who has lived in York for 30 years. Looking forward to the critical game. The home game was great to watch. Town fans respect the great football City played.
You won't recognise the Grimsby team. A new back 4. That old, slow LB has gone. We now have a classy 18 year old on loan from Hull, Townsend. He creates goals with good crosses.Has a great future in the game. Too good for us. Ian Miller would have been ace for you. Commanding CB, not made an error at home yet. Garner back in favour as other CB. England C player when at Mansfield. Both good.
Thanoj 19 year old in centre midfield. He has only played a few games. Can thread a pass through to Hearn. A confident striker in form who believes he will score with every chance. 55 goals in last 1.5 seasons. Faster and better nearly with each game. Frightens defences. Kick him if you can catch him.
Hearn works very hard, creates chances for others and crosses very well. He hunts the ball on the wings or deep if he is not getting service. He goes direct for goal and is very strong.
We have been winning games without being on top form for most. Since Oct unbeaten over 90 mins. Took the lead against Salisbury in ET at home in FA cup. They then deservedly won. Not looked back since. There is character and persistence in the team now. Telford were difficult yesterday but we found a way to win late.
We need to win against Sat. We have the top 3 to play away. Will settle for 1-0. Bring a good away support to create a great atmosphere. I am taking at least 1 City fan. We were not voted the coldest ground in the country - warm clothing needed for Feb.
coolyman4
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5:53pm Sun 29 Jan 12
If we dont get someone in I fear that some of the great players we have this season will be wasted.
exileonfreemanstreet
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6:49pm Sun 29 Jan 12
henleazeyorkie
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9:27pm Sun 29 Jan 12
GrimsbyMariner wrote:Memo to Mills
Grimsby Town fan who has lived in York for 30 years. Looking forward to the critical game. The home game was great to watch. Town fans respect the great football City played.
You won't recognise the Grimsby team. A new back 4. That old, slow LB has gone. We now have a classy 18 year old on loan from Hull, Townsend. He creates goals with good crosses.Has a great future in the game. Too good for us. Ian Miller would have been ace for you. Commanding CB, not made an error at home yet. Garner back in favour as other CB. England C player when at Mansfield. Both good.
Thanoj 19 year old in centre midfield. He has only played a few games. Can thread a pass through to Hearn. A confident striker in form who believes he will score with every chance. 55 goals in last 1.5 seasons. Faster and better nearly with each game. Frightens defences. Kick him if you can catch him.
Hearn works very hard, creates chances for others and crosses very well. He hunts the ball on the wings or deep if he is not getting service. He goes direct for goal and is very strong.
We have been winning games without being on top form for most. Since Oct unbeaten over 90 mins. Took the lead against Salisbury in ET at home in FA cup. They then deservedly won. Not looked back since. There is character and persistence in the team now. Telford were difficult yesterday but we found a way to win late.
We need to win against Sat. We have the top 3 to play away. Will settle for 1-0. Bring a good away support to create a great atmosphere. I am taking at least 1 City fan. We were not voted the coldest ground in the country - warm clothing needed for Feb.
Forget scouting & You Tube. Mr Mariner's dossier enclosed for next BSPL outing
uhtred
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10:10pm Sun 29 Jan 12
duffy wrote:we know your views duffy why do you have to keep monotonously repeating them. Also it is not courteous, and even rude, to call someone by their surname alone!
MILLS ALERT You have something like 3 days to sign a centre half that can actually organise our defence and save the season. If not I can see a defeat at Grimsby and us slipping out of the play offs. I'm sick and tired of closing my eyes every time the oposition attacks.
We already have 4 centre backs, we are not operating on an unlimitless budget
duffy
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8:01am Mon 30 Jan 12
uhtred wrote:I know I do go on about it I just think its so important. Others are now starting to see it that way to reading other posts.Yes we do have 4 centre backs or if you like 3 and a utility player but Mills had an offer from a club to take Parslow on loan which he refused.Fyfield is still actually not classed as a centre half.
duffy wrote:we know your views duffy why do you have to keep monotonously repeating them. Also it is not courteous, and even rude, to call someone by their surname alone!
MILLS ALERT You have something like 3 days to sign a centre half that can actually organise our defence and save the season. If not I can see a defeat at Grimsby and us slipping out of the play offs. I'm sick and tired of closing my eyes every time the oposition attacks.
We already have 4 centre backs, we are not operating on an unlimitless budget
henleazeyorkie
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8:29am Mon 30 Jan 12
uhtred wrote:Sorry. I should, of course, have also referred to Mills as Mr Mills in my earlier post.
duffy wrote: MILLS ALERT You have something like 3 days to sign a centre half that can actually organise our defence and save the season. If not I can see a defeat at Grimsby and us slipping out of the play offs. I'm sick and tired of closing my eyes every time the oposition attacks.we know your views duffy why do you have to keep monotonously repeating them. Also it is not courteous, and even rude, to call someone by their surname alone! We already have 4 centre backs, we are not operating on an unlimitless budget
keithcarol
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9:55am Mon 30 Jan 12
Agree With Earlier Posts Chris Smith was easily Citys Best Players when he plays with that passion he has. Also baffled by putting fyfield on the wing we had them for the taking at that point and another 10 minutes or so we could have had a match winning third, then put fyfield on in defence with parslow in the holding role also agree Grimsby are the team of the moment and big game coming up for both sides.
also did anyone else notice it seemed just away fans were paying for parking???
Sir Alex
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10:18am Mon 30 Jan 12
uhtred
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10:51am Mon 30 Jan 12
Sir Alex wrote:i agree, for solidity the best option is McGurk and Smith,not sure how many times they have played together this season, not many I think; but they were the pairing reoponsible for the run of clean sheets last season.
We need McGurk and Walker back for Grimsby - otherwise we'll get beat there and the play-offs will be even more difficult.
GrimsbyMariner
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8:08pm Mon 30 Jan 12
circuitous route dorset says...
5:48pm Sat 28 Jan 12