Like most new managers to our club they all say the same old stuff but if they haven't got the tools to do the job then they're fecked.
I thought Garner came across very well but was badly let down in the market and now Holden has a similar worry I'm sure.
Certainly playing Peterborough next will not be easy but Cup or no cup we simply cannot afford to get relegated under any circumstances. As an ex defender I'm sure he can see we have to stop leaking goals... For me an overhaul of the back five will be a good start.
I was against him coming in as manager, but I have to admit he's come across well in his interviews. Still not convinced he's the right man to ensure we avoid relegation, but will give him a chance. Not sure it matters who's in charge if we continue with Thomas and Martin in charge.
I was against him coming in as manager, but I have to admit he's come across well in his interviews. Still not convinced he's the right man to ensure we avoid relegation, but will give him a chance. Not sure it matters who's in charge if we continue with Thomas and Martin in charge.
I was against anyone appointed and/or chosen by Thomas Sandgaard and Junior coming in.
mistaken identity .. saw the name Dean Hold... and immediately thought we were getting 'I've played everywhere' Dean Holdsworth .. I thought wtf !! .. and to be fair when I realised it was Dean Holden, I thought .. wtf !! .. welcome Dean and may your magic presence lead us into the play offs as well as to an EFL Wembley Final
My main takeaway from his interview quotes so far is he's going to get stuck into the players.
Quite frankly with the application levels and ability to chuck their managers and teammates under the bus for the last few seasons I've seen from this lot, that is absolutely overdue. I don't want him to take it to Bowyer levels but some of our players need a reality check.
What he's like as a tactician and how he is going to cope with our current state of chaos I have absolutely no idea but if he's going to work on player attitude and workrate in his approach then he's got the right initial idea.
My main takeaway from his interview quotes so far is he's going to get stuck into the players.
Quite frankly with the application levels and ability to chuck their managers and teammates under the bus for the last few seasons I've seen from this lot, that is absolutely overdue. I don't want him to take it to Bowyer levels but some of our players need a reality check.
What he's like as a tactician and how he is going to cope with our current state of chaos I have absolutely no idea but if he's going to work on player attitude and workrate in his approach then he's got the right initial idea.
I don't think we need a tactician or a strategist right now. We aren't likely to out-think many teams and Gardner trying to out-play them is why we're here. Just do a simple job but do it well and get us safe and that's job done.
My main takeaway from his interview quotes so far is he's going to get stuck into the players.
Quite frankly with the application levels and ability to chuck their managers and teammates under the bus for the last few seasons I've seen from this lot, that is absolutely overdue. I don't want him to take it to Bowyer levels but some of our players need a reality check.
What he's like as a tactician and how he is going to cope with our current state of chaos I have absolutely no idea but if he's going to work on player attitude and workrate in his approach then he's got the right initial idea.
I don't think we need a tactician or a strategist right now. We aren't likely to out-think many teams and Gardner trying to out-play them is why we're here. Just do a simple job but do it well and get us safe and that's job done.
I agree - i think we've been overcomplicating things. Sensible, solid tactics and a few good vital additions in certain places and we could quite easily be challenging for the play offs instead of worrying about relegation. Garner was never the future for me - his football was tedious and painful to watch.
Of course it mostly depends on the window but I think if Holden can get even this squad going back to basics then I think we’ll grind out enough points to stay up. I can’t believe that he won’t want to tighten up the defence as a priority. That’s our Achilles heel. Get in a decent striker and I think we’ll be fine. I’m
My main takeaway from his interview quotes so far is he's going to get stuck into the players.
Quite frankly with the application levels and ability to chuck their managers and teammates under the bus for the last few seasons I've seen from this lot, that is absolutely overdue. I don't want him to take it to Bowyer levels but some of our players need a reality check.
What he's like as a tactician and how he is going to cope with our current state of chaos I have absolutely no idea but if he's going to work on player attitude and workrate in his approach then he's got the right initial idea.
I don't think we need a tactician or a strategist right now. We aren't likely to out-think many teams and Gardner trying to out-play them is why we're here. Just do a simple job but do it well and get us safe and that's job done.
I agree - i think we've been overcomplicating things. Sensible, solid tactics and a few good vital additions in certain places and we could quite easily be challenging for the play offs instead of worrying about relegation. Garner was never the future for me - his football was tedious and painful to watch.
Garner may have been more successful with players capable of playing his style.
Regarding sensible tactics for the players we have, I hope item 1 on the agenda is knowing when to lump it rather than play out!
Of course it mostly depends on the window but I think if Holden can get even this squad going back to basics then I think we’ll grind out enough points to stay up. I can’t believe that he won’t want to tighten up the defence as a priority. That’s our Achilles heel. Get in a decent striker and I think we’ll be fine. I’m.........
Other than the fact that Scott has been through successful transfer windows in the recent past there’s no more that you can rely on in his interview re funds being there than the super duper phone talk of MS.
Clearly we have to allow ourselves to trust someone new again. I will leave it to the more informed on here to state how many of the next few weeks are crucial.
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Despite last night, we are still not good enough in this league.
I’d rather a few very good signings than loads of players coming in, the gap between where we are and the playoffs isn’t that big. Our lack of options up front for one has been a huge weakness. If the ball doesn’t stick up front and you don’t have goals in you it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the team.
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Despite last night, we are still not good enough in this league.
I’d rather a few very good signings than loads of players coming in, the gap between where we are and the playoffs isn’t that big. Our lack of options up front for one has been a huge weakness. If the ball doesn’t stick up front and you don’t have goals in you it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the team.
Agree, but the defence is also weak and Dobson apart, the midfield is lame.
Other than the fact that Scott has been through successful transfer windows in the recent past there’s no more that you can rely on in his interview re funds being there than the super duper phone talk of MS.
Clearly we have to allow ourselves to trust someone new again. I will leave it to the more informed on here to state how many of the next few weeks are crucial.
There is though a massive difference. Southall mouthing off, who we know is completely untrustworthy is a long way from a well respected bloke like Scott. Sure he could have been lied to but I think it’s highly unlikely that he would have come in with his remit if there were not some very locked on assurances.
Important. They would also know by now that TS is a serial teller of non truths and knobjockey extraordinaire, of the highest order. Why entertain it IF the Danish version of David Brent is still pulling guitar strings? That's my desperate take on it all.
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Despite last night, we are still not good enough in this league.
I’d rather a few very good signings than loads of players coming in, the gap between where we are and the playoffs isn’t that big. Our lack of options up front for one has been a huge weakness. If the ball doesn’t stick up front and you don’t have goals in you it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the team.
Agreed. Last night showed that the useless defence from Saturday, against much better opposition, can be solid. But we badly lacked a decent all round CF
There is a definitely a mentality issue with our players. Last night they had nothing to lose, and were able to perform well, whereas against lesser opposition that we should be beating, they struggle.
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Despite last night, we are still not good enough in this league.
I’d rather a few very good signings than loads of players coming in, the gap between where we are and the playoffs isn’t that big. Our lack of options up front for one has been a huge weakness. If the ball doesn’t stick up front and you don’t have goals in you it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the team.
Agreed. Last night showed that the useless defence from Saturday, against much better opposition, can be solid. But we badly lacked a decent all round CF
There is a definitely a mentality issue with our players. Last night they had nothing to lose, and were able to perform well, whereas against lesser opposition that we should be beating, they struggle.
Need a leader An organiser Two players that can score goals Someone that can run in behind Left back cover
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Despite last night, we are still not good enough in this league.
Aren't we restricted by a squad limit and a wages to turnover ratio though?
Earning a million from a trip to Old Trafford will certainly help this seasons turnover but it's not as if we can go out and buy 10 new players is it?
We will obviously sign some players so then i assume we'd also then have to loan out or release contracted players as we're quite close already to the squad limit, unless we sign a bunch of players who are U21.
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I thought Garner came across very well but was badly let down in the market and now Holden has a similar worry I'm sure.
Certainly playing Peterborough next will not be easy but Cup or no cup we simply cannot afford to get relegated under any circumstances. As an ex defender I'm sure he can see we have to stop leaking goals... For me an overhaul of the back five will be a good start.
.. welcome Dean and may your magic presence lead us into the play offs as well as to an EFL Wembley Final
Quite frankly with the application levels and ability to chuck their managers and teammates under the bus for the last few seasons I've seen from this lot, that is absolutely overdue. I don't want him to take it to Bowyer levels but some of our players need a reality check.
What he's like as a tactician and how he is going to cope with our current state of chaos I have absolutely no idea but if he's going to work on player attitude and workrate in his approach then he's got the right initial idea.
Regarding sensible tactics for the players we have, I hope item 1 on the agenda is knowing when to lump it rather than play out!
Last night was great, but let’s see what happens over the next month.
Clearly we have to allow ourselves to trust someone new again. I will leave it to the more informed on here to state how many of the next few weeks are crucial.
We need a spine.
There is a definitely a mentality issue with our players. Last night they had nothing to lose, and were able to perform well, whereas against lesser opposition that we should be beating, they struggle.
An organiser
Two players that can score goals
Someone that can run in behind
Left back cover
That could be 6 players or as few as 3 or 4.
Now we need a few on the pitch!
Earning a million from a trip to Old Trafford will certainly help this seasons turnover but it's not as if we can go out and buy 10 new players is it?
We will obviously sign some players so then i assume we'd also then have to loan out or release contracted players as we're quite close already to the squad limit, unless we sign a bunch of players who are U21.
Even if we're not on tv then we should be getting at least 600-700k.
they had 72.5k against villa in the third round so that’s more a marker
and this is a cup 1/4 final guaranteed win , so they’ll sell out , just a question of have we got enough glory boys to sell out our allocation