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  • in reply to: Swann podcast #201262
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    Some very good points there, BS!
    I just couldn’t face listening to it.

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    in reply to: Swann podcast Monday #201191
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    Please confirm that you are not hanging on, trying to avoid bringing in a striker and just sitting with fingers crossed that Kev and Fela will be back to repair all the damage.

    in reply to: Worst Team #201190
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    I don’t even live in the town and still know a number of youngsters who have quit because the football is so boring!
    The number of adults – if they are not just blowing off steam – could be approaching double figures!

    in reply to: So #201141
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    Any manager who is top of the league – and by a margin – who then changes successful tactics and doggedly sticks to the then failing model deserves all he gets.
    The same flaws brought about his other two sackings.

    The man who shouldn’t have gone was Hurst – he was starting to make the squad play and then …

    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #201140
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    With the exception of our need for another striker – which is an absolute must – I believe this team should easily avoid the drop.
    3 decent CBs; a CM which would work as part of a functioning unit; FBs and spares; hopefully KVV back and even Olomola; a more or less adequate GK – why would we go down?

    The answer is that old chestnut – a failure to play 4 – 4 – 2

    in reply to: Swann podcast Monday #201138
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    Do you ever insist that your managers should play positively rather than defensively?
    If not – why not?

    in reply to: Worst Team #201119
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    In the 70s our team truly battled – however ordinary they could be.
    This season, there have clearly been a few who have not always been truly committed.
    The issue though, is more that silly systems have often left players bemused and confused and can make it look as if they don’t care when actually, they are simply not capable of grasping the headless chicken tactics employed.
    Take Eisa, as an example. I really do not see him as not caring. Under Hurst, there was some logic. Under Cox, that has been hard to find. Eisa has suffered more than most from this.

    Incidentally – I am assuming that the switch of CBs at half-time was pre-planned and not an injury.
    Anybody know?

    in reply to: Worst Team #201051
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    Do you recall the 70s?

    in reply to: Barrow V Scunthorpe match thread #201042
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    Really dunno why Green has not had a run in the side.

    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #201034
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    As ever, I’ve supported the manager until it is wholly impossible to continue to do so.

    That first half was disgraceful. Zero attempts on goal and the reason was because we had determined not to push forward at all. How can that be anything other than the manager’s fault?
    On those occasions when we did push forward second half a couple of chances happened.

    So, Mr Cox. I wrote to you on here on Day One and helpfully explained what had to be done. I told you what has got a string of managers sacked – and you knew better. You have chosen negativity and you may soon pay the price.

    If the Chairman fails to provide a forward before the Cods game, I fear that your time will be nearly up.
    As for me – I am ready to demand your head on a platter within the next couple of games.

    You had a guy prepared to support you here – I am now alienated!

    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #200951
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    It has been correctly pointed out that Green is an option up front.
    If I recall, he was described as a forward when he first arrived – who also plays wide.

    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #200825
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    Dunno why so many problems finding a striker – one only needs to be a jot above mediocre to radically transform the current ‘forward line’.

    I’m waiting for the ‘bring back Watson campaign’ to begin. After all if he has better CBs in front of him … which he would have in the next week or two …

    in reply to: Scunthorpe v Salford match thread #200801
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    Sound thinking.

    in reply to: More Info Please #200796
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    It’s probably just an age thing, NI.
    Can’t stop. Gotta go for a walk. Need to find my dinosaur.
    Sorry. I meant my stick.

    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #200794
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    If Lillis is assistant – well fine. That guy has seen it all. So unless Cox is ignoring him – we have to admit to having significant experience in place at management level.
    No. The problem is that we started the season with a raggle-taggle mix of players. (Not as poor in quality as some make out IMHO)
    11 good enough? – Possibly. Nine perhaps but when a number get injured on top of that – we end up having to blood players too early.
    The balance between experience and inexperience amongst the players was optimistic, to say the least.
    Cox? – Too much experimentation we’ll all argue but when you are leaking at the back and have no impact whatsoever up front – maybe you have to try something different.
    Going down or staying up – I’m gonna try not to judge for at least 10 months.

    in reply to: Has he gone yet? #200784
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    Wait for the crocked players to recover?

    in reply to: Scunthorpe v Salford match thread #200751
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    Certainly the best ref this season – and by quite a margin.
    A couple of duff decisions hidden amongst a great display.

    in reply to: Scunthorpe v Salford match thread #200719
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    Both Howard and Clarke, reckon.

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    Has the 1st of April arrived early this year?

    in reply to: What Exquisite Pleasure Do I Fancy Today? #200546
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    Quite so, Mick!

    in reply to: Novak #200540
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    Tongue firmly in cheek, BI66.

    in reply to: Novak #200512
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    A goal-scorer, BS – and a pretty intelligent forward when not in crazy formations.
    Even played as he was for us – he was around one in four.
    Since being played properly at Bradford eight in eighteen.

    The amount of goal-scorers this club has had in the last five years or so who have been asked to play ‘other roles’ makes me dizzy.

    Whatever happened to: Lyle Taylor, Matt Godden, Paddy Madden, Kyle Wootton, I wonder? All those failed strikers. (I’ll bet that they are probably notching one in six in pub football somewhere.)

    A string of past managers are to blame. One-up-front and defensive formations. SUFC must be gaining a great reputation for ruining strikers. Does anyone believe that we have truly got the best out of KVV?

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    Decent player – certainly no effort made to play to his strengths.

    in reply to: George Taft #200441
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    Optimistic, WG.

    I’ll settle for just a one trick pony – somebody who can hold the ball up to lay off to those moving forward.
    If that person could score a few too – that would be seriously nice.

    I’m not sure even that will happen. Hope to be proved wrong!

    in reply to: Jem Paul Karacan? #200405
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    Well put.
    CBs are the outfield players that, usually, you can least afford to have dropping mega clangers.
    If one man repairs defence and a second repairs CM, then we might stand some chance of being competitive – however much we need a striker.

    in reply to: Jem Paul Karacan? #200377
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    Yes. That amused me.

    I’d have a little wager with myself that Mr Bedeau would happily accept a 50% reduction in wages in exchange for a new deal!

    The guy has loads of ability but just seems to turn off at vital times. If there’s two things CBs must possess, they are concentration and a sense of what is happening around them.
    I spotted this when he first came into the side and was amazed that so many seemed willing to praise him back then.

    Could he perhaps be trained to become something other than a CB? – It’s a real shame to see ability going to waste. The lad does try and usually isn’t afraid to get stuck in.

    in reply to: Jem Paul Karacan? #200337
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    Cordner out Nightingale in, Cass?
    Perhaps too much to hope.

    I recall Rowe at Exeter and frankly, I’d prefer him at CB. Tough and reads the game well. Lacks the physique maybe?

    Are we able to return Cordner or do we have to grit our teeth and beg for Bournemouth to recall him?

    Just a thought. Totally new 1 and 2 GKs next season – if there is a ‘next season’ for us?

    in reply to: Jem Paul Karacan? #200324
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    It is claimed he has demonstrated ‘leadership’ as he has worked together with the squad.
    Him in with both Taylor and Vincent gone is good news.
    Hmm. Any other loanees who might go do we reckon?

    in reply to: Tom Pope #200225
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    Is he surplus to requirements?
    Is he fit?
    Is he match fit?

    in reply to: Jake Taylor #200224
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    Us. Surely.
    Maybe that’s why he had such a good game v Walsall.
    Knew he was leaving by Saturday so no risk taking.