The Penalty Box Dancer
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The performances so far have been promising. Keep the faith Jim, we had a tough start and after ten games we are still unbeaten.
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Former Everton Centre Forward Duncan Ferguson steps into management.....
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The performances so far have been promising. Keep the faith Jim, we had a tough start and after ten games we are still unbeaten.
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
INJURY CRISIS HITS FYLDE
Danny Rowe missed today's training session due to a groin strain which has been reported will keep him out of action for the next two months. Fylde will be disappointed to lose their prolific goalscorer with an important season already underway. It is, however an opportunity for Ellis Simms and Kyle McFarlane to stake their claim for a place in the team but Danny Rowe will be devastated, his current form has been remarkable.
Newly promoted from the Vanarama National South League, Welling United almost recorded a rare win after taking the lead in the 82nd minute. The Fylde fans were leaving the ground as Joe Cardle teed up James Hardy for an exquisite volley into the top corner which rescued a point for The Coasters. It was bad news for Fylde fans as defender Tom Brewitt suffered an injury in the 56th minute which ruled him out for four weeks.
Top of the league Bromley hosted Fylde and Alex Kiwomya opened the scoring with a half volley into the top corner. Andy Bond equalised with a trademark piledriver after an initial shot was blocked but Fylde failed to take control of the game and 6 minutes later poor marking cost them as Porter scored with his head from a corner. It was Fylde's first defeat of the season and a much deserved win for Bromley.
Ferguson opted for two centre-forwards with McFarlane and Simms playing up top together and Simms opened the scoring in the 8th minute after holding off the defender and finishing neatly at the near post. Joe Cardle made it 2-0 from the spot and Fylde looked comfortable. Ebbsfleet pulled it back to 2-1 after Sam Gibson gave the ball away from a throw-in, Kamal intercepted and launched a curling shot into the top right corner. Simms thought he put the game to bed finishing from Stephen Dooley's cross but after a failed clearance from Denver Hume in the 94th minute, Morgado scored from 20 yards out with a rocket into the top corner. Fylde won the game and played well for large parts but questions are being asked of the defence.
Luke Burke will be out for 3-4 months after sustaining torn knee ligaments in a recent training session.
With three key players missing, Fylde looked like recording back to back wins but in the 5th minute of injury time Jack Munns bent a free-kick low around the wall with Griffiths only seeing it late, could not get his fingers to it. Griffiths has come in for recent criticism after being beaten from long range efforts in the last two games. Duncan Ferguson had this to say:
"We've got to defend better, it has been the difference between winning and losing. We also need to be able to see games out and is something that needs work on. I think it is important we get this right as soon as possible, this league is tough and there are a lot of good teams all fighting to get into the football league. We have to be in that mould. We have to perform much better than what we have."
Danny Rowe missed today's training session due to a groin strain which has been reported will keep him out of action for the next two months. Fylde will be disappointed to lose their prolific goalscorer with an important season already underway. It is, however an opportunity for Ellis Simms and Kyle McFarlane to stake their claim for a place in the team but Danny Rowe will be devastated, his current form has been remarkable.
Newly promoted from the Vanarama National South League, Welling United almost recorded a rare win after taking the lead in the 82nd minute. The Fylde fans were leaving the ground as Joe Cardle teed up James Hardy for an exquisite volley into the top corner which rescued a point for The Coasters. It was bad news for Fylde fans as defender Tom Brewitt suffered an injury in the 56th minute which ruled him out for four weeks.
Top of the league Bromley hosted Fylde and Alex Kiwomya opened the scoring with a half volley into the top corner. Andy Bond equalised with a trademark piledriver after an initial shot was blocked but Fylde failed to take control of the game and 6 minutes later poor marking cost them as Porter scored with his head from a corner. It was Fylde's first defeat of the season and a much deserved win for Bromley.
Ferguson opted for two centre-forwards with McFarlane and Simms playing up top together and Simms opened the scoring in the 8th minute after holding off the defender and finishing neatly at the near post. Joe Cardle made it 2-0 from the spot and Fylde looked comfortable. Ebbsfleet pulled it back to 2-1 after Sam Gibson gave the ball away from a throw-in, Kamal intercepted and launched a curling shot into the top right corner. Simms thought he put the game to bed finishing from Stephen Dooley's cross but after a failed clearance from Denver Hume in the 94th minute, Morgado scored from 20 yards out with a rocket into the top corner. Fylde won the game and played well for large parts but questions are being asked of the defence.
Luke Burke will be out for 3-4 months after sustaining torn knee ligaments in a recent training session.
With three key players missing, Fylde looked like recording back to back wins but in the 5th minute of injury time Jack Munns bent a free-kick low around the wall with Griffiths only seeing it late, could not get his fingers to it. Griffiths has come in for recent criticism after being beaten from long range efforts in the last two games. Duncan Ferguson had this to say:
"We've got to defend better, it has been the difference between winning and losing. We also need to be able to see games out and is something that needs work on. I think it is important we get this right as soon as possible, this league is tough and there are a lot of good teams all fighting to get into the football league. We have to be in that mould. We have to perform much better than what we have."
The Penalty Box Dancer
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It's a welcome distraction for Fylde as the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round against AFC Telford comes around. Fylde will be looking to get a win against an in-form Telford side who are currently top of the Vanarama National North Division.
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Fylde fail to make it into the FA Cup 1st round after AFC Telford were the much better side in the qualifying round. Telford led the majority of the game 3-1 and after Max Haygarth was sent off just after half-time, it was the nail in the coffin for Fyde's FA Cup hopes this season. Fylde threw everything at it in the closing minutes with Ellis Simms pulling a goal back but Telford hung on throughout injury time and reaped a much deserved victory. It is now back to the league for Fylde.
Struggling Hereford were the visitors at Mill Farm in a game dominated by Fylde. Kyle McFarlane found the breakthrough on 82 minutes and it was relief for manager Duncan Ferguson when the goal went in. An attacking display of football finally paid off in the end.
Three days later on Tuesday night football it was the same story as previous as Fylde only found the breakthrough 13 minutes from time. Ryan East played the ball into the path of Ryan Croasdale who had space to take a first time shot with it leaving the kepper out of sorts when it throttled the net. Two wins on the run for Fylde and Danny Rowe is back in contention for first team football when The Coasters take on bottom of the table managerless and winless Maidstone.
Good start for Simms, proper bummer for Rowe but if Simms and McFarlane can chip in then it ain't too bad.
You know what as well at this early stage, better to be in the position ready to pounce just when Crimbo comes and get right in the mix. Last season we were running away with it and we know how that turned out so 7th and 1 win away from 2nd is perfect
Up the Coasters and Kopites are Gobshites
The Penalty Box Dancer
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Was thinking the same Mac, we are lurking around the play-offs and can play our football without too much pressure. I'm hoping we have the legs to give it everything in the last third of the season.
Yarrgh
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Just back from Outer Mongolia. Ironically there's no coast, so the Mongolian Yak farmers I was helping have no concept of 'Coasters' but they're all mad Fylde fans now. They all send greetings from the Ulaanbaatar Coasters Fan Club and all hope to make a game towards the end of the season - hopefully a promotion winning one to reward them for the long journey.
Disappointing to hear about Rowey. Another FA Cup dissapointment too. But we're hanging in in the league and a couple of wins and I reckon we'll be on the move.
Up the Coasters!
Disappointing to hear about Rowey. Another FA Cup dissapointment too. But we're hanging in in the league and a couple of wins and I reckon we'll be on the move.
Up the Coasters!
In my head I like to pronounce it "Flid". UTFC
The Penalty Box Dancer
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LATEST INS AND OUTS
Harry Kewell joins Fylde as Head of youth development. It shows good direction for the club as they look to further develop the younger players with the aim of becoming first team players.
Quentin Pereira leaves the club immediately after talks broke down over a new contract. The attacking midfielder was out of contract and was reportedly unhappy at the lack of first team opportunities. Ferguson claimed he was a part of his squad and would be involved throughout the season but Pereira believed he should be the first name on the team sheet.
Harry Kewell joins Fylde as Head of youth development. It shows good direction for the club as they look to further develop the younger players with the aim of becoming first team players.
Quentin Pereira leaves the club immediately after talks broke down over a new contract. The attacking midfielder was out of contract and was reportedly unhappy at the lack of first team opportunities. Ferguson claimed he was a part of his squad and would be involved throughout the season but Pereira believed he should be the first name on the team sheet.
Quentin can Sniff my middle finger the cheeky beaut.
Good riddance to a bad apple in the dressing room.
The Penalty Box Dancer
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COASTERS KEEP UP WITH THE PACK
Lloyd James had a moment of embarassment as he headed the ball past his own keeper under no pressure at all. Fylde took an undeserved lead but James rectified his mistake by converting from the spot minutes before half time. Fylde produced good moments of football but with 16 shots at goal, could not convert shots into goals. Maidstone took the lead in the 65th minute and hung on for their first win of the season. Fylde seemed to go into this game a little too over confident.
Salford are one of the teams in contention for promotion this season performing above expectations but after a 3-1 defeat to Tranmere in their last game, it was a home tie to Flyde who many pundits do not know what to expect from them from one week to the next. Ferguson made changes and opted for three men in midfield: East, Paton and Croasdale. It was also a day for good news as Danny Rowe returned from injury replacing Ellis Simms in the 65th minute. Croasdale seems to have formed a formidable partnership with East this season after he set him up for the only goal of the game. A good away performance from Fylde saw them stay in the pack for promotion.
Fylde and consistency does not seem to go together as of late but it was a strong performance from The Coasters as they swept Bath aside with both goals coming from down the right side. Sam Gibson and Wright-Phillips both scored for their first goals for Fylde. Gibson took his shot on the turn and hit a nice left footed strike into the top corner. Wright-Phillps made his way to the far post and tapped in on the half volley after the ball was crossed into the box.
Newly promoted York were on a winning streak and were sitting in 8th before The Coasters came to town. Wright-Phillips earned a start and duly took it when he finished on the 11th minute. Danny Rowe also started the game and got back onto the scoresheet when the free-kick was crossed low into the box and Rowe fired it goal bound making it 2-0 and a giving Fylde a comfortable victory.
Three wins on the run and three clean sheets but Fylde supporters take nothing for granted and know anything can change in this league at any time.
Lloyd James had a moment of embarassment as he headed the ball past his own keeper under no pressure at all. Fylde took an undeserved lead but James rectified his mistake by converting from the spot minutes before half time. Fylde produced good moments of football but with 16 shots at goal, could not convert shots into goals. Maidstone took the lead in the 65th minute and hung on for their first win of the season. Fylde seemed to go into this game a little too over confident.
Salford are one of the teams in contention for promotion this season performing above expectations but after a 3-1 defeat to Tranmere in their last game, it was a home tie to Flyde who many pundits do not know what to expect from them from one week to the next. Ferguson made changes and opted for three men in midfield: East, Paton and Croasdale. It was also a day for good news as Danny Rowe returned from injury replacing Ellis Simms in the 65th minute. Croasdale seems to have formed a formidable partnership with East this season after he set him up for the only goal of the game. A good away performance from Fylde saw them stay in the pack for promotion.
Fylde and consistency does not seem to go together as of late but it was a strong performance from The Coasters as they swept Bath aside with both goals coming from down the right side. Sam Gibson and Wright-Phillips both scored for their first goals for Fylde. Gibson took his shot on the turn and hit a nice left footed strike into the top corner. Wright-Phillps made his way to the far post and tapped in on the half volley after the ball was crossed into the box.
Newly promoted York were on a winning streak and were sitting in 8th before The Coasters came to town. Wright-Phillips earned a start and duly took it when he finished on the 11th minute. Danny Rowe also started the game and got back onto the scoresheet when the free-kick was crossed low into the box and Rowe fired it goal bound making it 2-0 and a giving Fylde a comfortable victory.
Three wins on the run and three clean sheets but Fylde supporters take nothing for granted and know anything can change in this league at any time.
Yarrgh
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Kewell as much as he is a rs, should be welcomed. We have been criminally short in the youth area of the club. I hope this is a sign that the underlying make up of the club is starting to see some serious improvement.
And as for the first team, finally! I think we're starting to see the real Coasters now. Dunc I hope can keep this team on track.
Oh and I was really disappointed in Pereira leaving, but what can you do? Really this season he has actually been a passenger, and as much as I like him as a player, if he can't plug away and work his way back into the team, then good riddance. It sends out a messsage to the players who is in charge too. Could see another team come in for him from the league but if he isn't picked up soon, he'll drop out of the game. Silly boy.
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that five wins from the last six league fixtures? Maddening as the loss to Maidstone was, I think we're seeing quite the decent run of form here, and we might look back at the early exit from the cup as a blessing in disguise. Credit to former Everton centre forward Duncan Ferguson, he's starting to grind out sequences of results and it's those sequences that matter. All the more impressive when you consider Rowe's absence through injury for part of that run.
As a total aside, I find it mad to think that Ian Wright is old enough to have a grandchild playing professional football.
Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £70m
My worry from last season is that big Dunc's ability to get the lads to bounce back straight away after a bad result. So far this season he's got them back on track which I'm quite pleased about.