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Post by vandycandy on Mar 23, 2024 17:45:52 GMT
My issue with Cal would be is he able to see that trying the same things doesn't work or is he willing to persevere in the hope that things click at some point? He's obdurate beyond belief which makes it incredibly frustrating to watch. Not sure I'd want another season of this to be honest.
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Post by utb on Mar 23, 2024 17:47:28 GMT
Said it before and I'll say it again. Failure to finish in the top seven of this division with this squad should be deemed a sackable offence. If an outsider like Bill and Ben or Steve Watson were in charge, a more than sizeable contingent of supporters would be calling for a change by now.
A big five games to come and realistically, each of the next three (two away at bog-standard opposition and one at home to a top seven side are all must wins. No pressure....
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Post by Si on Mar 23, 2024 17:53:06 GMT
Home games have been mostly mind numbingly boring and shit for a while now if we are being honest. I dont look forward to going any more, it really feels like a chore.
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Post by Anders on Mar 23, 2024 17:54:18 GMT
Can’t say I’ve got any idea what Calum is doing now to be honest.
Four left backs at the club, not playing Tollitt and then when he does he’s out of position, not letting Matty Williams go up for corners, not making changes etc.
All very odd.
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Post by Moltisanti on Mar 23, 2024 17:55:36 GMT
Said it before and I'll say it again. Failure to finish in the top seven of this division with this squad should be deemed a sackable offence. If an outsider like Bill and Ben or Steve Watson were in charge, a more than sizeable contingent of supporters would be calling for a change by now. A big five games to come and realistically, each of the next three (two away at bog-standard opposition and one at home to a top seven side are all must wins. No pressure.... Soon as you said Bill & Ben I stopped reading. You’re a grown man.
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Post by oldtimer on Mar 23, 2024 18:00:15 GMT
The writing was on the wall in August losing that first game said it all no desire no effort
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Post by tooth on Mar 23, 2024 18:01:12 GMT
Said it before and I'll say it again. Failure to finish in the top seven of this division with this squad should be deemed a sackable offence. If an outsider like Bill and Ben or Steve Watson were in charge, a more than sizeable contingent of supporters would be calling for a change by now. A big five games to come and realistically, each of the next three (two away at bog-standard opposition and one at home to a top seven side are all must wins. No pressure.... bern and Jonno were good men who meant well don't call them bill and Ben
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Post by 1paulcarden on Mar 23, 2024 18:05:15 GMT
Home games have been mostly mind numbingly boring and shit for a while now if we are being honest. I dont look forward to going any more, it really feels like a chore. Let’s hope he narrows the pitch again in the Summer.
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Post by billyw on Mar 23, 2024 18:06:37 GMT
You can't win games if you don't score. 4 games without a goal. Not sure where to start. No movement, far too many sideways and back passes, no cutting edge. We seem to want to walk the ball into the net. No width at all. Our crosses and corners are woeful and the amount of passes that went astray was shocking. We cannot create clear cut chances and cannot score. That match was a mind numbing watch. Playoffs? No way! We are just not good enough. We have been found out by teams that come here. We need a clear out in the summer because apart from a few this team is not doing it You could cut and paste that summary for almost every home match this year.
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Post by devadiva on Mar 23, 2024 18:07:47 GMT
I’ll take a tweak in approach and the start of a playoff run in like Kiddy last season: - play with width - crosses that beat first man - someone in box to be on end of crosses - more forward passes than to side/backwards - switching play between wings in 1 or 2 passes not 4 or 5 ponderous ones - less balls to forwards with back to goal/more diagonal balls behind defenders for forwards to attack - quicker distribution from Stanway when opposition not set up - free kicks played (long or short) into danger zones not 2 yds sideways - Glendon performing the role of captain not just wearing the armband (or give it to someone who can/will) - accepting that draws are no better than losses in our position now - allowing shots from outside the box Gutted but not surprised. Cals not one for changing his mind and so not much of what I was hoping for above happened 😔. On the form guide we are 20th over last 5 and 16th over last 10. That says it all. We are fizzling out when 3 months ago our destiny was in our control. Even though playoffs are do-able I think many of us think the seasons over now because we know it’s unlikely Cal will change anything. Unless he starts thinking outside the box and can re-energise this squad (arguably the best since reformation) mid table mediocrity beckons.
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Post by blue4life on Mar 23, 2024 18:08:00 GMT
Why does Cal applaud every mistake the players make instead of giving them a bollocking?
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Post by oldtimer on Mar 23, 2024 18:09:49 GMT
Not sure where to start. No movement, far too many sideways and back passes, no cutting edge. We seem to want to walk the ball into the net. No width at all. Our crosses and corners are woeful and the amount of passes that went astray was shocking. We cannot create clear cut chances and cannot score. That match was a mind numbing watch. Playoffs? No way! We are just not good enough. We have been found out by teams that come here. We need a clear out in the summer because apart from a few this team is not doing it You could cut and paste that summary for almost every home match this year. and the majority of last season
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Post by muchwenlock on Mar 23, 2024 18:10:18 GMT
Couldn't make today's game what formation did we play and I can't understand why we don't play a similar to last season 4-3-3 especially at home when it's wins that we need
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Post by Lon on Mar 23, 2024 18:11:00 GMT
Why does Cal applaud every mistake the players make instead of giving them a bollocking? Maybe give up watching football if that’s what you think 😂
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Post by moldcestrian on Mar 23, 2024 18:19:30 GMT
Got to say he’s not inspired me with the post match interview.
Don’t know what he sees sometimes. We didn’t work their keeper really at all today, save with his foot and a looping header against the bar but can’t remember another save.
Don’t see a leader on the pitch at all anymore. Murray Burke and Williams only ones to come out today with any credit.
Really disillusioned with Cal and the team here, as someone else said, it’s a real chore watching us most games.
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Post by thebluecamp on Mar 23, 2024 18:19:35 GMT
It's been extremely quiet on Deva Chat today, so (in response to your question) I thought I'd see if I could provoke a response - and I did. Probably because people were actually at the match. My first match missed this season thanks to my flight being cancelled.
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Post by yossergolf on Mar 23, 2024 18:27:27 GMT
Another toothless performance. Says it all when a full back has most efforts on goal,2 shots and a header. Totally lacking a dominating figure in midfield, too many “footballers” and lacking a ball winner. Lack of height and presence up front limits what balls can be played in. To me it comes down to squad make up and having a plan B. Might be worth putting Burton in midfield to give some presence, assuming Burke is not out injured. Disappointing today but unfortunately not a surprise.
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Post by bluejay on Mar 23, 2024 18:31:14 GMT
Got to say he’s not inspired me with the post match interview. Don’t know what he sees sometimes. We didn’t work their keeper really at all today, save with his foot and a looping header against the bar but can’t remember another save. Don’t see a leader on the pitch at all anymore. Murray Burke and Williams only ones to come out today with any credit. Really disillusioned with Cal and the team here, as someone else said, it’s a real chore watching us most games. As much as I hate agreeing with Nathan / Frank / Mancot or whoever you call yourself these days, this is a fair summary.
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Post by sealking on Mar 23, 2024 18:31:23 GMT
Same old tactics and style of football and will be for the next 5 games because he's too stubborn to change. Corners woeful and the fact our two tallest players aren't sent up for them shows how negative we can be. I would say 4 wins is needed now to get the playoffs as teams have games in hand on us, that is a big ask for any team never mind a team who won't shoot
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Post by Moltisanti on Mar 23, 2024 18:32:09 GMT
Got to say he’s not inspired me with the post match interview. Don’t know what he sees sometimes. We didn’t work their keeper really at all today, save with his foot and a looping header against the bar but can’t remember another save. Don’t see a leader on the pitch at all anymore. Murray Burke and Williams only ones to come out today with any credit. Really disillusioned with Cal and the team here, as someone else said, it’s a real chore watching us most games. As much as I hate agreeing with Nathan / Frank / Mancot or whoever you call yourself these days, this is a fair summary. Posts nothing like him.
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Post by bluejay on Mar 23, 2024 18:34:15 GMT
As much as I hate agreeing with Nathan / Frank / Mancot or whoever you call yourself these days, this is a fair summary. Posts nothing like him. Must be something in the Flintshire water then, just as Frank disappears and I'm wondering if he's okay another verbally aggressive poster from Mold turns up to rescue the day and you like all his posts as well!! 😅 We were still shit today.
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Post by moldcestrian on Mar 23, 2024 18:40:25 GMT
Must be something in the Flintshire water then, just as Frank disappears and I'm wondering if he's okay another verbally aggressive poster from Mold turns up to rescue the day and you like all his posts as well!! 😅 Where have I posted anything verbally aggressive you loon? I’m fucked off and frustrated at our performances. Regards Nathan / Frank
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Post by blue4life on Mar 23, 2024 18:40:49 GMT
Why does Cal applaud every mistake the players make instead of giving them a bollocking? Maybe give up watching football if that’s what you think 😂 Are you saying he doesnt?
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Post by 1paulcarden on Mar 23, 2024 18:44:06 GMT
My issue with Cal would be is he able to see that trying the same things doesn't work or is he willing to persevere in the hope that things click at some point? He's obdurate beyond belief which makes it incredibly frustrating to watch. Not sure I'd want another season of this to be honest. Those 3 in midfield MUST be broken up. If he can’t do that between now and the end of the season then he really doesn’t want things to change. As others have pointed out, they could’ve put today’s match on a big screen in the car park and I wouldn’t have known any different from about October onwards. Hardly a season ticket incentive.
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Post by bluejay on Mar 23, 2024 18:44:11 GMT
Must be something in the Flintshire water then, just as Frank disappears and I'm wondering if he's okay another verbally aggressive poster from Mold turns up to rescue the day and you like all his posts as well!! 😅 Where have I posted anything verbally aggressive you loon? I’m fucked off and frustrated at our performances. Regards Nathan / Frank Knew it was you 😉 You've been spot on today, it was just an observation on the style of your previous posts. And you're right, I'm definitely the loon on here...
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Post by Moltisanti on Mar 23, 2024 18:45:54 GMT
Must be something in the Flintshire water then, just as Frank disappears and I'm wondering if he's okay another verbally aggressive poster from Mold turns up to rescue the day and you like all his posts as well!! 😅 We were still shit today. Like what I want. Verbally aggressive posts. Aww. Does a bit of swearing offend you?
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Post by bluejay on Mar 23, 2024 18:46:52 GMT
Must be something in the Flintshire water then, just as Frank disappears and I'm wondering if he's okay another verbally aggressive poster from Mold turns up to rescue the day and you like all his posts as well!! 😅 We were still shit today. Like what I want. Verbally aggressive posts. Aww. Does a bit of swearing offend you? Piss off 🤣, you said it wasn't him, he said it was. He threw you under the bus fella As my 9 year-old found hilarious today, I'm not averse to a bit of swearing, it's the pathetic bullying of people over a difference of opinion I have an issue with. Anyway, as I said in an earlier post, if we can find a way of scoring goals then this season is not over yet.
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Post by billyw on Mar 23, 2024 18:47:38 GMT
Memo to Callum ‘IF YOU KEEP DOING THE SAME THING YOU CAN EXPECT TO GET THE SAME RESULT’
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Post by chesterken on Mar 23, 2024 18:50:22 GMT
Of all the teams still in with a realistic chance of making the playoffs which is Warrington down in twelfth we have the worst set of results over the last 5 games, very hard to see how we can turn this around the way we are playing.
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Post by bluejay on Mar 23, 2024 18:53:38 GMT
Of all the teams still in with a realistic chance of making the playoffs which is Warrington down in twelfth we have the worst set of results over the last 5 games, very hard to see how we can turn this around the way we are playing. Football is a form game, as Kiddy showed last year. It's not over yet it we've got to start playing (maybe drop one of Cal's Holy Trinity in midfield)
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