Chris Sutton urges Lincoln City to find defensive resolve

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Monday, February 08, 2010
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Chris Sutton has demanded Lincoln City go back to being "mean and stingy" if they are to steer their survival bid back on track.

The Imps boss watched his side slip to their third successive defeat at the weekend losing 2-1 at Chesterfield to leave him clamouring for a watertight backline.

Again, Lincoln paid the price for a poor start, falling behind to Dominic Green's howitzer before Barry Conlon put them further in front just after half-time.

Moses Swaibu's deft lob, his first goal for the club, pulled City back into the game, but Sutton admitted his side had given themselves too much to do.

"You can't give teams a two-goal start," he said. "Although our performance was much better than Tuesday night, when we were bitterly disappointing, we actually did okay at Chesterfield.

"But we have to go back to being mean and stingy and try to keep clean sheets. The second goal killed us really, and it came from the third phase of a corner.

"That has been a particular problem for us. Football is all about small details and defending set-pieces is a massive part of the game.

"We don't score from many and we concede too many. I'm afraid it's one of those things where people want to go and head it or they don't.

"Some people react quicker than others and at the moment we simply aren't reacting."

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    by MacImp, Branston

    Tuesday, February 09 2010, 12:34PM

    “Observer, Being a season ticket holder and having the ability to read the Echo, I was aware that Janos had left. When he left for Luton - scored on his debut - there were posts on her about how he should still be playing because he was committed. (Scarey how short a memory some people have!) The point I was making, which was, I think, quite clear, was that people seem to think being committed should get you a place in the team.”

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    by Action Jackson, Lincoln

    Tuesday, February 09 2010, 9:58AM

    “Once again there is an air of despondancy around, fueled once again by the same old rumour mongerers! Wake up and smell the coffee! Rome wasn't built in a day. We have to get behind Sutton and Pearce, or otherwise he may think we aren't worth the effort, and walk, and how that would please some people. Get behind his decisions, or get out yourselves!”

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    by Isambard, Brunel

    Monday, February 08 2010, 8:21PM

    “Yes, and Kevin Phillips scored twice for Birmingham. It's a shame we didn't sign him when he was over in the transfer window.

    Who's rumour was that?

    Up the Imps”

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    by washyimp, washingboro

    Monday, February 08 2010, 8:15PM

    “Noticed a mr mcalls left BCFC and Mike Newalls still out of work and how about Alan Buckley or Russel Slade. Surely its better to try a new young manager remember Graham Taylor and Colin Murphy. It does work not all the time granted but give the bloke a chance.”

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    by Sutton Imp, Lincoln

    Monday, February 08 2010, 8:03PM

    “The latest rumour which is more reliable than the 250K one is Shane Clarke & LJL have been selected by Fabio for the England squad you heard it here first
    Well nearly as reliable UTI”

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    by Isambard, Brunel

    Monday, February 08 2010, 7:25PM

    “An array of bizzarre postings. Credit to Cameron for some good points as usual although he does say that "Sutton is a great manager..... but I think his tactics are sadly lacking a little".

    Cam, I think that he might make a great manager one day but he's still learning.

    The biggest mistery is the case of Shane Clarke. Sutton has disposed of several players who weren't up to it yet for some reason Clarke manages to hang around the squad and is preferred to Keltie and Oakes in the starting line up. Does anyone think he is good enough for this level?

    Let's face it, other than the mistake with Clarke and Pullis he's generally got the right ideas. He's using hs contacts to bring in young gifted players with ability from Premier League sides and is building a passing team. It's still a work in progress but Herd, Gilmore, Kerr, Anderson, Green and Keltie are as good a bunch as you'll find in this division. Put a solid centre back and keeper behind them and we only need to find a 20 goal a season man and work out how to score from set pieces to be close to a top 7 finish or better next season.

    If we score first, we'll win at Darlo and win again on Saturday. All will look a lot brighter this time next week.

    Up the mighty Imps”

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    by Andy, Lincs

    Monday, February 08 2010, 5:05PM

    “CS out. Ruining our club as far as I am concerned. Good on Butch and Clucas to reject offers, they will prob still be here when he isn't.”

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    by Observer, Lincs

    Monday, February 08 2010, 4:36PM

    “MacImp - I don't know if you follow the team or not but Kovacs left over a month ago and plays for Luton. Scarey isn't what people post on here!”

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    by MacImp, Branston

    Monday, February 08 2010, 3:46PM

    “Steve and Steve. I agree with all you have said. However, there are still those who think that passion and hard work are enough. Janos worked his socks off, so play him - even if his passing is dodgy and he gives away possession. Butch loves the club, so play him - even if he has not played well and does not fit with the new system. As I have said before, these are opinions of people who will never have to be judged on them.”

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    by Mike cottspike, washy

    Monday, February 08 2010, 3:42PM

    “Sutton out .”

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