They're competition, if one plays well, they'll keep playing.
I think that’s quite a luxury for a league one team.
It's not though.
People need to get out of the mindset of 11 good players and a few 'do a job' back up types.
It's a long season, we'll get injuries, we need more than say 3 decent midfielders, or you end up with the average backup playing 35 games a season and finishing midtable.
Yep, I agree too. Not only cover for injuries though.
Also I feel many posters not taking into account that in a 99 minute game (as it seems to be now), often played at high intensity - midfielders can burn out, simply knackered.
Fresh legs may be needed and with up to 5 subs able to be used, we're likely to see all the CMs needed and involved. Tactical changes as well, of course. It'll be part of the game plan.
They're competition, if one plays well, they'll keep playing.
I think that’s quite a luxury for a league one team.
It's not though.
People need to get out of the mindset of 11 good players and a few 'do a job' back up types.
It's a long season, we'll get injuries, we need more than say 3 decent midfielders, or you end up with the average backup playing 35 games a season and finishing midtable.
Yep, I agree too. Not only cover for injuries though.
Also I feel many posters not taking into account that in a 99 minute game (as it seems to be now), often played at high intensity - midfielders can burn out, simply knackered.
Fresh legs may be needed and with up to 5 subs able to be used, we're likely to see all the CMs needed and involved. Tactical changes as well, of course. It'll be part of the game plan.
Exactly, and in those spells where we have games Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday etc, rotation is ideal if you can.
I would guess that Wrexham acquiring James McClean will mean their interest in CBT is over.
CBT was never going to Wrexham ..
I should hope not. I feel I’m in the minority but I like CBT and think he could play a role for us (just not as wing back). He probably can’t fit too easily into a 3-5-2, but hopefully he can be part of our plan b.
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
But then the Sandgaards were in situ. Id imagine everyone was available at a price
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
But then the Sandgaards were in situ. Id imagine everyone was available at a price
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
But then the Sandgaards were in situ. Id imagine everyone was available at a price
I’m told this was Holden’s thoughts on it. I believe Holden thinks the squad still needs a good bit of rejigging and also doesn’t want to see players leave on frees if it can be avoided. Hopefully the new owners and a positive start to the season will see some new deals being signed.
I like the effort Payne puts in and he clearly has ability but we need better - I put him in with dj Kirk and mgrandles in the departure lounge ideally
I like the effort Payne puts in and he clearly has ability but we need better - I put him in with dj Kirk and mgrandles in the departure lounge ideally
No issues with Payne being a squad player. We need 25 players, not just 11, and he’s good enough for a bit part role.
I like the effort Payne puts in and he clearly has ability but we need better - I put him in with dj Kirk and mgrandles in the departure lounge ideally
No issues with Payne being a squad player. We need 25 players, not just 11, and he’s good enough for a bit part role.
I'd worried if he was starting every week, but a perfect impact player from the bench
I like the effort Payne puts in and he clearly has ability but we need better - I put him in with dj Kirk and mgrandles in the departure lounge ideally
No issues with Payne being a squad player. We need 25 players, not just 11, and he’s good enough for a bit part role.
I don’t see him as an impact player - no pace, no height, no physicality - they are normally impact players as the game opens up and / or you go more direct
Still think if you're playing a 3 man midfield you need 6 senior pros for it, and Anderson coming through is a happy bonus.
I think 5 + 1 is fine tbh but we have 6 + 1 at the moment don't we?
Dobson Fraser Camara Taylor Payne McGrandles
Anderson
Would happily sacrifice McGrandles, or Payne, to bring a 4th striker or a better center back though.
But overall happy with the CM options.
Payne and Mcgrandles will move on in my opinion. A loan player than can cover at CDM and CB similar to a Beilik would be something I think they could look to bring in
what has Payne done to u? Decent player at this level
I don’t see him as an impact player - no pace, no height, no physicality - they are normally impact players as the game opens up and / or you go more direct
Agree that Payne isn’t a player you’d want to build your midfield around but as back up and off the bench he’s fine. Is busy, always available for the ball and can pick a pass. Ideal impact player off the bench in our division.
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
The club said end of last season that Leaburn was not leaving during the summer..thiz was backed up by Tracey Leaburn.…. Dobson not leaving again DH will decide what players he wants and who leaves
Wrexham spoke to us about CBT’s availability in May. I was told it was possible that we’d cash in on him, but also If the deals represented good value, we’d sell Dobbo and Miles too. Tbh I still think Dobbo might go though I remain hopeful he’ll sign a new deal.
The club said end of last season that Leaburn was not leaving during the summer..thiz was backed up by Tracey Leaburn.…. Dobson not leaving again DH will decide what players he wants and who leaves
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Also I feel many posters not taking into account that in a 99 minute game (as it seems to be now), often played at high intensity - midfielders can burn out, simply knackered.
Fresh legs may be needed and with up to 5 subs able to be used, we're likely to see all the CMs needed and involved.
Tactical changes as well, of course. It'll be part of the game plan.
what has Payne done to u? Decent player at this level
Maybe I should start a thread, players past and present as well as formations and then rumours might show up on there?