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Post by Moltisanti on Apr 25, 2024 11:21:16 GMT
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Post by boughtonblue on Apr 25, 2024 11:59:25 GMT
Well he can't be clearer than that. Good statement. 👍👍
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Post by yoshimitsu on Apr 25, 2024 12:11:02 GMT
Well he can't be clearer than that. Good statement. 👍👍 Agreed. Sets it all out in black and white. No one can say that he hasn’t got a plan. Clearly identifies areas for improvement. Let’s hope this work comes to fruition next year. |
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Post by jimianto on Apr 25, 2024 12:23:28 GMT
Fair bit of waffle in there, but I like the bit about understanding we need a more physical presence and need to be more dynamic up front. I hope we get some early good news on new player recruitment. Cal's well up for this and I think we'll do well next season.
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Post by waggoner on Apr 25, 2024 12:37:04 GMT
Fair bit of waffle in there, but I like the bit about understanding we need a more physical presence and need to be more dynamic up front. I hope we get some early good news on new player recruitment. Cal's well up for this and I think we'll do well next season. I hope he means we need some big nasty bastards who won't be bullied off the ball |
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Post by Moltisanti on Apr 25, 2024 12:44:09 GMT
Fair bit of waffle in there, but I like the bit about understanding we need a more physical presence and need to be more dynamic up front. I hope we get some early good news on new player recruitment. Cal's well up for this and I think we'll do well next season. I hope he means we need some big nasty bastards who won't be bullied off the ball Obviously |
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Post by Greasby Blue on Apr 25, 2024 14:31:12 GMT
I guess the big question from the update is
Do all the players already under contract meet the new criteria?
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Post by noddy on Apr 25, 2024 14:55:55 GMT
I guess the big question from the update is Do all the players already under contract meet the new criteria? Would it relate to players still under contract, or just potential new arrivals? |
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Post by Greasby Blue on Apr 25, 2024 15:10:33 GMT
I guess the big question from the update is Do all the players already under contract meet the new criteria? Would it relate to players still under contract, or just potential new arrivals? I would say it applies to everybody. This could change the managers opinion in theory on some of the players already contracted for next season. |
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Post by noddy on Apr 25, 2024 15:30:23 GMT
Would it relate to players still under contract, or just potential new arrivals? I would say it applies to everybody. This could change the managers opinion in theory on some of the players already contracted for next season. Possibly, in which case Caton and Peers might be available for transfer, if any interested parties obviously. |
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Post by Neil Hunt Nonsense Potter on Apr 25, 2024 15:36:16 GMT
Would it relate to players still under contract, or just potential new arrivals? I would say it applies to everybody. This could change the managers opinion in theory on some of the players already contracted for next season. Does it make any difference really? Unless they want to leave and find themselves clubs, and agree a suitable settlement, they will remain here. |
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Post by superhans on Apr 25, 2024 18:19:50 GMT
It's clear Cal wants to hammer home the need for physically as that's what most fans are asking for. It's good he's recognised this but at the same time if we just line up with the same tactics i'm still not sure what difference it'll make.
It's not as if we put cross after cross in for whoever has played striker for us this season. The issue is playing with no width in most games, and players in wide positions not being able to deliver a cross, Burke when he's played there, Coates, Taylor etc.
I'm already buzzing to see how we'll line up next season, but I don't think it's just a case of missing a big brute up top, the tactics at home especially were the issue this season. Anyone would've struggled to score in that system
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Post by yoshimitsu on Apr 25, 2024 18:27:06 GMT
It's clear Cal wants to hammer home the need for physically as that's what most fans are asking for. It's good he's recognised this but at the same time if we just line up with the same tactics i'm still not sure what difference it'll make. It's not as if we put cross after cross in for whoever has played striker for us this season. The issue is playing with no width in most games, and players in wide positions not being able to deliver a cross, Burke when he's played there, Coates, Taylor etc. I'm already buzzing to see how we'll line up next season, but I don't think it's just a case of missing a big brute up top, the tactics at home especially were the issue this season. Anyone would've struggled to score in that system I have some sympathy with this. However, if we did have a big lump up front, based on the 7/8 games I saw live, the ball would have stuck up top a lot more often and brought our packed midfield into it more. And then who knows what would’ve happened? It was almost laughable our inability to win an attacking header in the games I saw. |
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Post by billyw on Apr 26, 2024 6:58:18 GMT
Why does Cal talk about wanting the best possible chance of securing a play-off position - surely the aim is to win the league not get a play-off position.
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Post by proudblue on Apr 26, 2024 7:21:42 GMT
Seems a bit of a moot point for Cal to mention that it’s our second highest points tally since we were relegated to the NLN. I suppose it’s technically correct, but it’s only the second season we’ve played 46 games in it and two previous seasons weren’t even completed when we were in play-off positions at the time they were halted.
Good statement though.
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Post by milnerisgod on Apr 26, 2024 9:23:16 GMT
Seems a bit of a moot point for Cal to mention that it’s our second highest points tally since we were relegated to the NLN. I suppose it’s technically correct, but it’s only the second season we’ve played 46 games in it and two previous seasons weren’t even completed when we were in play-off positions at the time they were halted. Good statement though. That was the one part of the statement that I didn't like tbh. It may be true, but the rest of the message is accepting that we weren't good enough but we learn from it and go again, whereas this part feels like making an excuse and suggesting 'we weren't that bad, really'. |
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Post by miltongraham on Apr 26, 2024 12:52:03 GMT
Seems a bit of a moot point for Cal to mention that it’s our second highest points tally since we were relegated to the NLN. I suppose it’s technically correct, but it’s only the second season we’ve played 46 games in it and two previous seasons weren’t even completed when we were in play-off positions at the time they were halted. Good statement though. That was the one part of the statement that I didn't like tbh. It may be true, but the rest of the message is accepting that we weren't good enough but we learn from it and go again, whereas this part feels like making an excuse and suggesting 'we weren't that bad, really'. Oh yes we were !!! , If it was the Manchester duo people would rightly be asking questions of their suitability . |
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Post by inthestand on Apr 26, 2024 13:08:00 GMT
Why does Cal talk about wanting the best possible chance of securing a play-off position - surely the aim is to win the league not get a play-off position. That’s Cal being realistic I suppose…but doesn’t inthrall confidence for the up and coming season..  |
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Post by paddyseal on Apr 26, 2024 13:44:47 GMT
I like my managers that are passive aggressive. Cal is too nice sometimes. I'd go hell for leather and lure Youngy back as his right hand man. Youngy could get some sweet drum n bass vibes going in the dressing room and be the hard as flippin nails guy that Cal needs alongside him.
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Post by jamieablock on Apr 26, 2024 13:54:36 GMT
I like my managers that are passive aggressive. Cal is too nice sometimes. I'd go hell for leather and lure Youngy back as his right hand man. Youngy could get some sweet drum n bass vibes going in the dressing room and be the hard as flippin nails guy that Cal needs alongside him. Admin, delete my account Sweet Drum N Base Vibes |
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Post by iandychesterfc on Apr 26, 2024 15:16:24 GMT
It's clear Cal wants to hammer home the need for physically as that's what most fans are asking for. It's good he's recognised this but at the same time if we just line up with the same tactics i'm still not sure what difference it'll make. It's not as if we put cross after cross in for whoever has played striker for us this season. The issue is playing with no width in most games, and players in wide positions not being able to deliver a cross, Burke when he's played there, Coates, Taylor etc. I'm already buzzing to see how we'll line up next season, but I don't think it's just a case of missing a big brute up top, the tactics at home especially were the issue this season. Anyone would've struggled to score in that system I have some sympathy with this. However, if we did have a big lump up front, based on the 7/8 games I saw live, the ball would have stuck up top a lot more often and brought our packed midfield into it more. And then who knows what would’ve happened? It was almost laughable our inability to win an attacking header in the games I saw. Who was last one we had? Even in NL people said same about Alabi and co - presumably the 6 months we had Hattersley where Ross Hannah was immense? |
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Post by iandychesterfc on Apr 26, 2024 15:20:01 GMT
That was the one part of the statement that I didn't like tbh. It may be true, but the rest of the message is accepting that we weren't good enough but we learn from it and go again, whereas this part feels like making an excuse and suggesting 'we weren't that bad, really'. Oh yes we were !!! , If it was the Manchester duo people would rightly be asking questions of their suitability . You know they are coming here and winning next season. Its inevitable. |
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Post by southernblue on Apr 28, 2024 9:30:04 GMT
Why does Cal talk about wanting the best possible chance of securing a play-off position - surely the aim is to win the league not get a play-off position. Because winning the title is unrealistic on our budget. |
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Post by southernblue on Apr 28, 2024 9:32:39 GMT
I like my managers that are passive aggressive. Cal is too nice sometimes. I'd go hell for leather and lure Youngy back as his right hand man. Youngy could get some sweet drum n bass vibes going in the dressing room and be the hard as flippin nails guy that Cal needs alongside him. If you'd heard the bollocking he gave the players at Bishiop's Stortford, then you wouldn't think it. We heard it through the wall of the toilet. |
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Post by southernblue on Apr 28, 2024 9:33:09 GMT
One thing I wasn't expecting from that statement was Cal using Latin.
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Post by martyntrumpcaster on Apr 28, 2024 9:51:03 GMT
I like my managers that are passive aggressive. Cal is too nice sometimes. I'd go hell for leather and lure Youngy back as his right hand man. Youngy could get some sweet drum n bass vibes going in the dressing room and be the hard as flippin nails guy that Cal needs alongside him. Troll |
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Post by Moltisanti on Apr 28, 2024 10:13:46 GMT
I like my managers that are passive aggressive. Cal is too nice sometimes. I'd go hell for leather and lure Youngy back as his right hand man. Youngy could get some sweet drum n bass vibes going in the dressing room and be the hard as flippin nails guy that Cal needs alongside him. Troll How did you come to that conclusion 😂 |
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