Newport Co. v Barrow: Match thread

[russell_anderson]

Another great result (I predicted 0-2, so chuffed with that). Listened to it on iFollow as I am out of the RC area. The fella with Adam (Chris Beard?) chose Josh Gordon as his MoM because he scored the goals, but he gave a special mention to Niall Canavan. Sounds like he was rock solid, as he was on Tuesday night. Unlike the last two seasons, I am not panicking every time the opposition gets the ball, as I am confident that we will defend it. Once again, after a slow start we grew into the game and seemed fitter than the opposition. Sounds like Newport County are in trouble - their fans were very unhappy.
Really looking forward to next week. Who would have imagined this in March? 2nd v 1st… As it is an international weekend, is the match being shown live on iFollow? (I can’t get up to Barrow otherwise I would be there).

Gordon played well but Canavan was absolutely outstanding and McClelland not far behind.

[sambino]

Always thought Josh was better than what we saw last season can be fit Bennet in when fit ?

[Pedro]

I’d just like to apologise to Josh Gordon. Last season under Cooper I just thought he was a better version of Luke James; i.e worked his nads off but didn’t do a lot more and that we needed someone starting in his place for us to do well this season. Fair play since going central under Wild and gaining better service from likes of Whitfield he is a different player, long may it continue!

I think alot did never doubted his effort but this season there is a structure to the team and he is obviously being coached well

I am hoping once Ritchie Bennett is fit we can add another dimension to the team.

[Methuselah]

Just checked to see if Barrow's match against Leyton Orient is being shown on IFollow and it is,so Bakewell Blue and all you who are unable to make it you will be able to watch it.Come on the Bluebirds.Let's see if we can topple Orient.

[Suffolk Blue]

The thing about Bennett is that he offers a different option and threat. Either as an alternative for a game or to change things within a game.

His return should make us more dangerous. Can’t wait to find out

[Big_Bluebird]

Just checked to see if Barrow's match against Leyton Orient is being shown on IFollow and it is,so Bakewell Blue and all you who are unable to make it you will be able to watch it.Come on the Bluebirds.Let's see if we can topple Orient.

3pm Saturday kick offs are not shown on iFollow in the uk

[Bakewell Blue]

Just checked to see if Barrow's match against Leyton Orient is being shown on IFollow and it is,so Bakewell Blue and all you who are unable to make it you will be able to watch it.Come on the Bluebirds.Let's see if we can topple Orient.

Thanks! I would love to come up but it would probably cause chaos and/or divorce ….

[Bakewell Blue]

Just checked to see if Barrow's match against Leyton Orient is being shown on IFollow and it is,so Bakewell Blue and all you who are unable to make it you will be able to watch it.Come on the Bluebirds.Let's see if we can topple Orient.

3pm Saturday kick offs are not shown on iFollow in the uk

I think they are on international weekends?

[blue nige]

The reason we are doing so well (in scoring) is when it's played wide, we are actually attacking the wing's and playing the ball back across the pitch and not like last season aimless diagonal crosses ,we're also getting bodies into the penalty area, and we ditched the back 3 which restricted our midfield so now. we see Robbie Gotts linking up with the attacks and now Gordon doesn't have to keep tracking back he can stay in the final third where he and Whitfield must be a nightmare to play against ,as an attacking force we are a transformation from last season and with Canavan controlling the back four ,we've got neal and foley absolutely bossing the midfield, as long as we keep clear of injuries suspensions I'm confident we'll at least make the playoffs !,happy days !

[walneyroad]

The reason we are doing so well (in scoring) is when it's played wide, we are actually attacking the wing's and playing the ball back across the pitch and not like last season aimless diagonal crosses ,we're also getting bodies into the penalty area, and we ditched the back 3 which restricted our midfield so now. we see Robbie Gotts linking up with the attacks and now Gordon doesn't have to keep tracking back he can stay in the final third where he and Whitfield must be a nightmare to play against ,as an attacking force we are a transformation from last season and with Canavan controlling the back four ,we've got neal and foley absolutely bossing the midfield, as long as we keep clear of injuries suspensions I'm confident we'll at least make the playoffs !,happy days !

It's normally possible to watch EFL Saturday 3pm kick offs on iFollow when there are no Premier League games which is usually when internationals are taking place, which is the case next weekend.
I can't get into check this as there is a 404 message on which has been on for weeks! (Does anybody check this site?)
However even if that's the case we should be packing HS. If we can't do it next weekend when can we do it?
My advice would be buy your match day ticket for HS as soon as you can and get behind the lads to spur them on!

[Tomo]

A few people mentioning Bennett and yes he would offer an alternative option but does anyone know when he's back?

[Dalton Bluebird]

A few people mentioning Bennett and yes he would offer an alternative option but does anyone know when he's back?

PW said in his interview after that Doncaster game that Richie Bennett was having a scan Friday gone and if clear he would starting rehab on grass, so hopefully it shouldn’t be too long now.

[HenneysKnee]

really hope we can get 4,000+ v Leyton Orient next Saturday a long trip for them but it`s a top of the league clash so hopefully a couple of hundred from them

Barring any train strikes I haven’t seen announced or anything similar I wouldn’t be surprised if Orient go close to selling out next week, used to bring a load in non league; add in the fact it’s international weekend so Prem fans will be looking for games to attend and yer should be getting 4000 in at least…..

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

really hope we can get 4,000+ v Leyton Orient next Saturday a long trip for them but it`s a top of the league clash so hopefully a couple of hundred from them

Barring any train strikes I haven’t seen announced or anything similar I wouldn’t be surprised if Orient go close to selling out next week, used to bring a load in non league; add in the fact it’s international weekend so Prem fans will be looking for games to attend and yer should be getting 4000 in at least…..

I would be disappointed if we get less than 4000 next week. Last season our attendances were boosted when no Premiership games took place on a Saturday. The sale of seats in the main stand already looks way past what we have sold six days before games for previous games this season.

[xerxes]

It's normally possible to watch EFL Saturday 3pm kick offs on iFollow when there are no Premier League games which is usually when internationals are taking place, which is the case next weekend.

Yes it's definitely on iFollow, it's showing as video match pass available on the club website. This will have an effect on the gate, as people who would otherwise have to travel a fair distance may be tempted to watch on iFollow instead.