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Deerey. I do agree that board interference is no good way to go, generally, but – desperate times, desperate measures.
The board made a mistake where the contracts were concerned. No real blame on them – but the football had already fallen away somewhat at that point and so they are not totally beyond criticism.
We are now in the middle of making the best of a pretty bad job.
I firmly believe that the evidence is stacked high that we must now abandon 5 at the back with this particular squad. The two do not go together.
If board interference is the only way to achieve that – then so be it.Delay til the New Year would finish off this season, once and for all – against a backcloth of plummeting gates.
The only thing that will/can change this is if the board tell AB and his chum to play four at the back – or else! (And he agrees or resigns in a sulk.)2 users thanked author for this post.
A new manager who has had some all round evidence of success, League/down as far as this level and not too long into the past, would suit me.
However, the budget for management may be rather on the limited side.
Keeping the current pairing and having a Director of Football with powers to overrule might be a possible way forward. Surely less expensive than the alternative.
I’ve heard worse ideas.1 user thanked author for this post.
If I pay to watch football – I pay to be entertained.
That isn’t happening all that frequently at the AA – is it?4 users thanked author for this post.
I have received good info from ‘an invisible person’ who has been close to the team that cliques are developing and that fallouts are plentiful.
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There’s another position on the pitch – which – if memory serves, was called ‘the winger.’ Usually smallish, quick and tricky, they used to head towards the by-line and cross a ball into the six yard box and would often cause mayhem.
Anyone have recollections of this now extinct breed of footballer?3 users thanked author for this post.
Best passer in the defence – last season.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t he playing in a different position now?
Didn’t he look his normal self in the recent but short-lived, back 4?4 users thanked author for this post.
1) I couldn’t believe that Butler had changed back to a failing system.
Okay – we began by pushing the WBs further forward but that soon reverted to the normal tripe.
2) Beck is a jewel. Let us not spend whole games lumping 40 yard balls into his general direction, though.
3) Why have ‘forward players’ not been learning how to work off Beck? Don’t they do training any more?
4) That game was execrable. Even that source of countless (clean but damning) adjectives – Mrs Lesgeo – was left utterly speechless. She ain’t going back in a hurry which means that neither am I!
5) I have tried to support AB; as someone who has sacked people in past years – I gave him advice on Bru. (And don’t believe managers, leaders, directors, CEOs etc who claim not to read reviews of what they are doing. They are the first to!)
6) Butler’s team selection was bonkers. I won’t even bother to explain that remark.
7) We were so badly prepared we ceded the entire control of the game to a pub team with attitude. This is a managerial failure in spades.
8) I have criticised long and often for two months but today was my final day of tolerance. BUTLER OUT! Get thee hence!
9) The club is at a crossroads where its fan base is concerned. Keep Butler – lose many fans. Sack him and we may be able to stop the rot.
10) Two year contract? – If you have any honour, Andy you will leave without demanding compensation.8 users thanked author for this post.
A dull performance, indeed.
One upside – I think that Will looks to be playing better. (Still not as good as last year, though.)
Is it me or are we getting more out of Denton too?
I like Beck but even so, far too much lumping the ball upfield to him.1 user thanked author for this post.
Mrs Lesgeo has stated that the pictures on DAZN were about the same as previously.
She-who-must-be-listened-to has spoken.
That is the end of the matter.2 users thanked author for this post.
Weather forecast suggests that the Darlo game will be on. Conditions okay.
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If he tries to put ‘his own original stamp’ on teams he will lose this job.
Learn, change and listen – he might well survive and even prosper.
Mr Schofield – are you advising him?
Please use your experience – we are seeing too little evidence.
If today hasn’t proved that the naysayers had a pretty good case what will?
I am sure that pretty much all fans were delighted with Andy for the first time in weeks. Sensible structure, playing the right players.4 users thanked author for this post.
