Hi everyone, welcome back to my Bury FC story. Well it seems like we had a strong pre-season, so I was excited about this season. Europe is the obvious target and I’m hoping we fulfill that.
RESULTS
So, we started off the same way as we did last season, 14 points from a possible 27. We have also only kep a clean sheet once! Pretty dissapointing, as we always concede no matter whether it is in the 1st minute or the last. For example, conceding late to Burnley cost us 2 points, taking the lead twice against Blackburn and losing, late goal conceded also against United! ARRGH! Thats a total of 7 lost points :-( Defence really needs to be reviewed. Richards is the only capable defender in my team, and it makes him even look bad when we concede all these goals!
Bury occupy 9th position and are only 3/2 points of 6th. It’s a good start if you look at the table but the manner we have dropped points make it a bad start.
Great Victory against Cardiff!
Bury experienced a great victory against Cardiff, it seems like we have to score more than we concede!
Terrible defeat against QPR
Bury also experienced a terrible defeat against championship team QPR which saw them crashing out of the League Cup, much earlier compared to last season where Bury reached the semi finals!
Lastly a few words on my new signings. Emmanuel Adebyor has performed the best up to now, closely followed by Javi Garcia. Ade has scored 7 goals in 10 games and plays best in the ‘poacher’ role. Javi Garcia is a very reliable central midfielder and also has a sight for goals! The two young regens, Ronaldo and Quimbamba, are still blending into the squad and the equation is simple at the moment, which is they both need time.
Well people, thats the start of our season. It could have been much much better, but it is satisfying nevertheless.
Take care, Sayam.
hils
4 апреля, 2011 at 18:42
Hi Sayam,good month there!!!!!!!!! Great win vs Cardiff!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
Sayam Khan
5 апреля, 2011 at 16:54
Thanks Hils :-)
Sears
4 апреля, 2011 at 18:54
Your defense is a concern, but at least your forwards are capable of scoring. I’m sure if you manage to sort your leaky defense out you can defiantly battle for a European spot. Good luck!
Sayam Khan
5 апреля, 2011 at 16:55
Thanks Sears! I think my team like to relax once we score which is a concern.
Darren Smith
4 апреля, 2011 at 20:39
Well, I think your squad will settle into the season more than last year. Plus you’ve made some real improvements that will take time to become apparent. The top six is realistic, but this winter should maybe be used to scout out a new centre back. Keep up the good work Sayam
Sayam Khan
5 апреля, 2011 at 16:56
I agree with you Darren, I also think my squad will settle into the season more than last year. I will be looking for a center back but it will be difficult, especially in January so I may just go for a loan signings.
Laxeyman
4 апреля, 2011 at 22:13
Your defence isn’t great Sayam, but the team are scoring a lot of goals, which means you have a good chance of winning games. I reckon you can make it into Europe, and you’re not far off a top 4 place, a couple of good defenders would see you challenge for that. Hopefully you can find someone in January, good luck!
Sayam Khan
5 апреля, 2011 at 16:57
Thanks Laxeyman!
Johnny Karp
5 апреля, 2011 at 08:09
I’d say that it’s a good start, there don’t seem to be any dominating teams so far and that’s why I believe that you can finish somewhere in the top six. Good luck!
Sayam Khan
5 апреля, 2011 at 16:58
Thanks Johnny, I think my next post will most likely confirm how the league will pan out.
Kevin
5 апреля, 2011 at 09:16
Hi Sayam
I’d agree with Johnny. you’re only six points behind the leaders Everton at this early stage and if you can tighten up the defence I’m sure you can guide Bury up the table. I’m pleased Garcia is doing well as I think I commented on him in your pre season report.
Ana Garcia
5 апреля, 2011 at 12:48
Like others have said its not the worst start, I mean league wise its all pretty close and only nine points seperate 12th to 1st.
So a few wins and you will able to start pushing up the league your defence is a bit leaky but am sure you will able to sort that out given time and for the new players to settle down.
Good luck Sayam!!
Vaibhav Chandrasekhar
5 апреля, 2011 at 13:23
Hey Sayam,
Good run there, and great position so far. Unlucky for your league cup exit though. Adebayor seems to be a good signing for you.
Lye
5 апреля, 2011 at 13:48
Hi Sayam,
Your team need to work harder if you are to have a successful season. Like Johnny said, the table is pretty tight so anything is possible. Your team has the potential, all the best for the upcoming games. Good luck.
CsAtlantis
6 апреля, 2011 at 12:13
Sayam that’s a decent position to be in, just a few points behind an European place, you can do it if you shore up your leaky defence, at least you’re scoring goals!
Alex
7 апреля, 2011 at 10:45
Hi Sayam,
You have not been too bad in the first half of the season, you are Bury after all :). A new CB in January and some more time for the squad to blend and top 6 looks like a very realistic possibility. Good luck, I look forward to seeing how this goes.