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Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:28 pm
by McMark
Mark Johnson wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:14 pm
Tyler Walker received the ball in the penalty area with a good touch and had his back to goal.
Instead of trying to swivel and get a shot off he opted to pass it 20 yards back, outside the area, not even to a wide crossing position but directly back central and the chance was gone.. Not having a go at him as he had some good touches, but that summed up our season for me... Far too negative, not brave, nobody taking responsibility often enough
We have really missed the influence of Sam Foley on the pitch since he's been out and if we can get him fit he needs to be playing every game.
Well done and thanks to Josh Gordon for giving everything again
Agree re Sam Foley but where would you play him. Personally when available it would be alongside McCann for me. He needs help in midfield for sure as he’s trying to mop up things currently and it’s like a one man effort in doing so in the main.
As I and others have mentioned we need to give a flat back four a serious go before all is lost, with Freddie at right back now he’s back in the squad.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:33 pm
by Big_Bluebird
A lot to be [SwearFilter] off about. But one thing that stood out for me was the players reaction to the challenge on Malcom. An absolute shocker the lad meant to do damage but what did ours plays do about it. Absolutely nothing a coupe of arms in the air that’s all. Make a scene show abit of something ffs we are far too nice
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:43 pm
by blue nige
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:51 pm
by McMark
Looks horrendous from that angle how the hell did that go unpunished.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:52 pm
by Methuselah
This team has no backbone.There is no fighting spirit,no respect for the supporters.I think the club should allow some supporters to go and have a word with these players.If they won't come to the supporters the club can,t really object to the supporters having a word with them even if it means travelling to the training facility at FC United.It,s about time they were told some home truths about commitment,digging in and not shying away from tackles.When the chips are down you keep trying till you succeed not give up.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:56 pm
by blue nige
McMark wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:51 pm
Looks horrendous from that angle how the hell did that go unpunished.
I was right across from it on the popular side and the linesman was stood looking right at it unbelievable!
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:59 pm
by xerxes
I thought there was plenty of effort today, but we showed little up front. Gillingham were hardly any better, and a draw would have been a fair result. In fact I thought Colchester were a lot better than Gillingham.
Conceding lots of late goals is a common trait of teams in trouble.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:02 pm
by McMark
blue nige wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:56 pm
McMark wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:51 pm
Looks horrendous from that angle how the hell did that go unpunished.
I was right across from it on the popular side and the linesman was stood looking right at it unbelievable!
I was behind the goals at the Holker Street end. It looked like a hard challenge and nothing more from there. Looks a devastating injury for the lad.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:16 pm
by April1972
He’s gone in high, studs raised, with force and he could easily have pulled out of it.
The lino had the same view that we had from the Pop Side and bottled it.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:49 pm
by mall
On to next week at Cheltenham.
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:49 pm
by blumooncrab
I think that was easily the worst performance of this season- and that takes some doing. The players look completely lost- it’s hardly surprising given more backroom changes this week. I very much appreciate the owner’s incredible investment but the way this club has been managed, and the decisions taken over the last 18 months is I think reflected in the performances on the pitch - horrendous. Chickens are coming home to roost.
Separately, I thought Nial Canavan was outstanding today - and I do feel for him .
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:33 pm
by ant
Just watching EFL highlights. So frustrating to see how many teams get plenty of players along side each other when attacking opposition box. Unfortunately, we are never one of those team's. Used to be attack as a team. Defend as a team. Oh the memories n excitement..
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 11:03 pm
by Pedro
Did anyone notice when Dino was asked in his interview about Whitfield he was deliberately evasive .
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:55 am
by Always Ultra
We've only won three games with Joyce as referee in the past 18 seasons:
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-jo ... n/1/plus/0
Re: Barrow v Gillingham match thread
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 1:12 am
by russell_anderson
prague bluebird wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 5:05 pm
Would anyone believe that could happen
Yes because it has happened game after game!
