Match Thread: Stevenage v Lincoln City

[Jules]

So, back on the road again, this time versus Stevenage in League One...

Ahead of the match, don't forget to:

- Have a go at the quiz (link below).
- Vote on the poll (link below).
- Read about today's referee (link below).
- Read the Q&A with a Stevenage supporter (link below).

Following the match, don't forget to:

- Share your views on this thread!
- Nominate your Man of The Match (the thread will be started following the final whistle).
- Vote on the Man of The Match poll once nominations have ended.

QUIZ: Stevenage (a): Last Time At The Lamex Stadium

How much can you remember from our last visit to the Lamex Stadium? Have a go at our quiz!

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POLL: Stevenage (a): What Will The Outcome Be?

What will the outcome be at the Lamex Stadium? Click here to vote on our pre-match poll!

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Stevenage (a): Match Officials

The Football League has now announced the officials that will take charge of the match between Stevenage and Lincoln City at The Lamex Stadium…

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“He’s a legend and we all hope he stays until the end of his contract!” (Q&A)

“He has probably done one of the greatest jobs that a manager at this level has ever done. He’s a legend and we all hope he stays until the end of his contract!”

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Stevenage (a): New Quiz & Pre-Match Discussion

How much can you remember from our last visit to the Lamex Stadium? Have a go at our quiz!

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[berksimps]

Come on Michael, judgement day, 3 points and everyone’s happy.

UTI

 

[Merthyr Imp]

Just about to set off for Stevenage.

 

[Jules]

Well, there won't be a Q&A this week because the wrong set of questions have been answered.

There is no summary of what Skubala said either. What a crap pre-match this is...

 

[azz_88]

Buzzing for today and just down the road for me so glad I get to see the first game under Skubala. Intrigued to see what tweaks he makes.

Biggest concern is he can’t turn around our poor defending from corners in a few days and they will be very strong in that.

 

[Scotimp]

The most interesting aspect today is the reaction of the players - will they rouse themselves into a mild trot at some point or continue to play walking football? There should be more energy if nothing else.

 

[Jules]

Well, there won't be a Q&A this week because the wrong set of questions have been answered.

There is no summary of what Skubala said either. What a crap pre-match this is...

Well, the Q&A has now been published but no summary of what Skubala said ahead of the match. I'm very much a momentum person and currently have none.

 

[New gold dream]

Tough game to start off his tenure and I’d certainly take a point now
Feels a big appointment for us so will watch with interest how we set up today
Players need to put a shift in and stop pissing around defending corners
Cmon you mighty Imps

 

[PortMacImp]

Just want the players to put in all their effort on behalf of the new Coach. If they do that the result will look after itself.

 

[Imp13]

Said in the manager thread it’s a horrible first game. Worse than Pompey or Bolton away where you may expect a defeat.

Stevenage are so direct I can see him sticking with the 5 at least for today as it’s what the players are used to. Would hope the balance of the team will be better today with Vale as striker.

That said, we absolutely can go to Stevenage and win if we can stand the physical battle which we do have the players for.

UTI.

 

[Pompeyimp2]

I think today is all about the performance - a valliant defeat I can take but not an abject one!

UTI

 

[Luke Imp]

Baptism of fire for MS coming up against an Evans side!

The team basically picks itself in the main doesn't it, not much room for manoeuvre anywhere really.

 

[Ainsworth7]

Result doesn’t matter - I must be entertained!

 

[simes69]

This is the most difficult first fixture he could have asked for, in at the deep end of proper big boys' football! I would absolutely take a point now.

 

[WellingtonImp]

He’s drawn a bit of a short straw with his first few fixtures - a real tough start - let’s hope he can get a tune out of the players, but let’s not get too carried away with results over the next few games, it’s more about attitude and application.

 

[syimp]

Pragmatism. If we see that today, it will be a start and shows the players are listening

I still think we'll see some backs to the wall defending, because of the ingrained defensive mindset.

 

[Davidimp]

Such a tough start against the tubby twins.

 

[Luke Imp]

Bottom four of L2 play each other today.

 

[Chesterimp]

'Kin hell, filling the international weekend there's an interview in The Times with the odious Evans.

Too many interviews, all saying what a 'character' he is and how successful he's been with Stevenage and elsewhere, not enough about his cheating and general demeanour.

 

[Davidimp]

I can't think of a manager I dislike more than Evans and his equally odious sidekick Raynor.
His behaviour during his first spell at Boston seems to have been forgotten, not to mention his touchline antics.
Evans is a character like the Kray twins were!