Back in the swing of things
Fortunately it’s been fairly mild at the start of the week and we’ve finally been back training on the grass pitch.We had an XI v XI ‘match’ at Monday’s training; after nearly three weeks without a...
View ArticlePossession game
It would be interesting to see the possession stats from Tuesday’s game against Notts County.They completely dominated the ball and it simply was not good enough from us. Continue reading "Possession...
View ArticleNot good enough
We all know that Tuesday’s night defeat at Brentford was disappointing. But what for me was the worst thing was that it looked like a few of the boys gave up.That is not good to see. At 2-0 down you...
View ArticleSnowed in
We couldn’t train on either Monday or Tuesday, due to the weather.I live just up the road from Aldershot, in Farnborough, but many of the players are based further afield, coming from London and...
View ArticleFighting fit
I am fully fit and in contention for the game down at Exeter on Saturday.I would not have made the Port Vale game but I passed a mini fitness test on Monday morning back at training, so my hamstring...
View ArticleDefensive frailties
The Gillingham game was a bit of a lively one, wasn’t it?I’m sure it made for very entertaining viewing for spectators but, as a player and a defender, it made for difficult viewing at times. Continue...
View ArticleFighting for places
Today’s reserves’ match at home to Reading will be an important one for a number of us.We have a strong team out, including me, and it will be a chance for us all to stake a claim for a first team...
View ArticleDrab game
Tuesday night at Bournemouth was very disappointing for us all.Having won so well on Saturday at home against Accrington Stanley, it was especially disappointing not to follow that victory with a win....
View Article"My ankle had come out of its socket"
To play a team like Shrewsbury, who are chasing promotion, and keep a clean sheet, was a credit to all 11 players on Tuesday night.Especially after Saturday; it shows we have a bit about us, to come...
View Article"Delighted for the boys"
It's been a great week or so for the team, with three good results.I didn't see the Rotherham win — injured players tend not to travel to away games — but I hear we played really well and were solid...
View ArticleRoad to recovery
I saw the doctor on Tuesday about my ankle and the news was good.It has really settled down and I am getting no pain from it. The doctor was really pleased and I feel quite upbeat about things as he...
View ArticleOn the run back to fitness
I ran for the first time after my ankle injury on Tuesday and I’ve suffered no reaction, which is great news.I may yet be back this season and that last game, at Lincoln, is still a target. Continue...
View ArticleGoal of the season?
The ankle is coming on really well and I have been running on it this week and even doing some ball work. Hopefully by the end of next week I might be back in training and, with a few reserves matches...
View ArticleRight on cue
We’ve been given today off and yesterday too, so I’ve nipped up to Sheffield to watch my brother, Ryan, in the World Championships at The Crucible Theatre.He’s taking on Stephen Lee in the first...
View ArticleAnd It's Goodbye From Me
This is it for me at Aldershot.We had individual meetings with The Gaffer [Gary Waddock] on Tuesday and for me it was a case of thanking me for what I have done at Aldershot and then goodbye. Continue...
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