Love the NJ interviews, and todays is no different, he owns the problem for todays first half, in trying to implement phase 2 a bit early with a diamond, which by his own admission didn't work, due to players available, or time to get it sorted on the training pitch, but he changed things up and back to the norm system and the draw was achieved, whilst with a bit more intensity we could have won it. Remember when he came in we were on 31 points, heading one way only, he turned that around maybe with a bit more luck a few more wins instead of drawers, I have every confidence that if anyone can turn this around it is him..and I am looking forward to finishing the season with a win next week, and August 2024...COYR...👍
Do supporters think this team even with additions can improve so much as to challenge for a play off place next season. I guess its possible but hard to be too optimistic. Aneke is popular with fans but has scored twice this season - without May we would have been relegated. If a championship side bids for May what happens then.
Why not? Oxford finished 19th last season. They're 7th now and only outside the play-offs on goal difference. It's League One, things can change pretty dramatically if you make the right signings and tailor them to the way the manager wants to play. It's clear we're lacking a creative midfielder with a bit of aggression to him and a target man to hold the ball up front. Add in a better standard of centre back and more energy in the midfield and we'll have a team more in the manager's image. May isn't going anywhere anyway, but a better balance in the team and we won't be so reliant on him.
Leaburn returning fit and staying with us for a full season next year will be key IMO.
Think we are in serious need of midfield improvements. Dobson will be gone, and Anderson is still a work in progress and can’t be counted on for a full promotion season.
And the city of Coventry used to be the biggest load of shit called Coventry I had ever seen. Until Conor’s turd of a performance today.
And let’s not kid ourselves that all our CBs are worth keeping. It was calamity central in the first half - so major changes needed at CB.
I would focus on 2 x CBs (both starting standard), 3 x CMs and a proper alternative to Leaburn that won’t be injured non stop.
EDIT - oh and a keeper that can catch a cross would be nice as well
I forgot to mention, as I totally agree with NJ. only a complete Moron would not give Dobson a new contract………was the person responsible and Ex Tory politician I wonder 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Leaburn returning fit and staying with us for a full season next year will be key IMO.
Think we are in serious need of midfield improvements. Dobson will be gone, and Anderson is still a work in progress and can’t be counted on for a full promotion season.
And the city of Coventry used to be the biggest load of shit called Coventry I had ever seen. Until Conor’s turd of a performance today.
And let’s not kid ourselves that all our CBs are worth keeping. It was calamity central in the first half - so major changes needed at CB.
I would focus on 2 x CBs (both starting standard), 3 x CMs and a proper alternative to Leaburn that won’t be injured non stop.
EDIT - oh and a keeper that can catch a cross would be nice as well
Why can I see most of our summer dealings being paid for by Leaburn leaving pretty quickly to the Premier League/Championship?
OK maybe Jones has saved us from relegation, other than that his management and tactics have been poor, why some of you think it will be better next season I do not know
Awful match with Dobson's goal being the one redeeming feature. Even the lap of honour was half hearted, but then why wouldn't it be? That was our worst season in living memory. On that performance Isted, Edun, and Thomas really shouldn't be here next season. Most of the rest have to seriously up their game. It wasn't good enough, but then it hasn't been all season. Frankly, the kids played some better football than their dads when they come on at the end. In particular, the young Wickham boy looked proper Charlton material when he whacked the ball into the steward's head.
Listening to NJ saying I wish I'd been here before certain things happened makes me think Dobbo is gone. And certainly nothing he has said gives me hope he is not.
Whoever was stupid enough to think Dobson wasn't worth a new contract should be shown the door.
Good luck George. You can be assured of a warm welcome if you ever come back to the valley.
He was offered a new contract - he chose not to sign it.
Fortunately I’m confident for the first time in absolutely ages that our manager knows what he’s doing and is himself confident that he’s going to be given the tools to do it. I still think that we’re more realistically looking at season 25/26 for promotion but anything less than playoffs or just missing for next season is disastrous.
Painful game. Jones has done well to make us comfortably safe, BUT it's been a grim watch, especially against the poorer teams.
Awful first half, slightly better second half, with the goal a rate moment of quality. We had a full week of training, so surely enough time to practice the 442 diamond if Jones wanted to try it today?
Leaburn returning fit and staying with us for a full season next year will be key IMO.
Think we are in serious need of midfield improvements. Dobson will be gone, and Anderson is still a work in progress and can’t be counted on for a full promotion season.
And the city of Coventry used to be the biggest load of shit called Coventry I had ever seen. Until Conor’s turd of a performance today.
And let’s not kid ourselves that all our CBs are worth keeping. It was calamity central in the first half - so major changes needed at CB.
I would focus on 2 x CBs (both starting standard), 3 x CMs and a proper alternative to Leaburn that won’t be injured non stop.
EDIT - oh and a keeper that can catch a cross would be nice as well
Why can I see most of our summer dealings being paid for by Leaburn leaving pretty quickly to the Premier League/Championship?
I can’t see that happening myself. I’m not sure many clubs would be taking a punt on him after having played so little this season. I’m not saying he is injury prone but he needs to show he isn’t before he gets a decent move I would think
Not commenting on the game, nothing to add. However NJ 's post match conference was very interesting and exciting! Spoken about being backed by the board and wanting promotion. Also interesting that he said he wished he was in earlier, re Dobbo, he didn't want him to go! Curbs has just said virtually the same thing. If you haven't watched, it can I suggest you do? His mandate was to keep us up....he has, now he wants to kick on! Next year could be very very good.
There will need to be a BIG churn of players to get anywhere near top 6. A lot of the current dross are under contract & the ones we wanted to keep (Dobbo) were allowed go.
And dont forget....Andy Scott is still in charge of recruitment.
Listening to NJ saying I wish I'd been here before certain things happened makes me think Dobbo is gone. And certainly nothing he has said gives me hope he is not.
Whoever was stupid enough to think Dobson wasn't worth a new contract should be shown the door.
Good luck George. You can be assured of a warm welcome if you ever come back to the valley.
He was offered a new contract - he chose not to sign it.
The contract he was offered was insulting enough for him to want to leave the country
Terrible game. Only positives I can take are that I hopefully never have to sit through another performance from Hector, Edun or Isted. As likeable as Thomas is, hopefully he moves on too and takes Gillesphy with him although that is unlikely.
This squad have taken us to our worst season in 98 years and that isn't because of luck or even particularly about management. They are just very very poor quality.
Andy Scott has to take a large amount of the blame but having said he would hold his hands up if there was failure he has I stead gone into hiding.
Listening to NJ saying I wish I'd been here before certain things happened makes me think Dobbo is gone. And certainly nothing he has said gives me hope he is not.
Whoever was stupid enough to think Dobson wasn't worth a new contract should be shown the door.
Good luck George. You can be assured of a warm welcome if you ever come back to the valley.
He was offered a new contract - he chose not to sign it.
In addition he didn't need to sign a pre-contract with a club in Hungary. If he had done what 95% of players do which is to just see out his contract then he/us would be in a much better position to now negotiate a new one.
Terrible game. Only positives I can take are that I hopefully never have to sit through another performance from Hector, Edun or Isted. As likeable as Thomas is, hopefully he moves on too and takes Gillesphy with him although that is unlikely.
This squad have taken us to our worst season in 98 years and that isn't because of luck or even particularly about management. They are just very very poor quality.
Andy Scott has to take a large amount of the blame but having said he would hold his hands up if there was failure he has I stead gone into hiding.
What was wrong with Hector today? He did one foul in a dangerous area and was otherwise more or less flawless? The disrespect never ends, does it
Terrible game. Only positives I can take are that I hopefully never have to sit through another performance from Hector, Edun or Isted. As likeable as Thomas is, hopefully he moves on too and takes Gillesphy with him although that is unlikely.
This squad have taken us to our worst season in 98 years and that isn't because of luck or even particularly about management. They are just very very poor quality.
Andy Scott has to take a large amount of the blame but having said he would hold his hands up if there was failure he has I stead gone into hiding.
What was wrong with Hector today? He did one foul in a dangerous area and was otherwise more or less flawless? The disrespect never ends, does it
He did ok today. I'd keep him but not as a starter. Need two centre halves to come in as starters alongside Jones then Hector as one of the back up options.
Do supporters think this team even with additions can improve so much as to challenge for a play off place next season. I guess its possible but hard to be too optimistic. Aneke is popular with fans but has scored twice this season - without May we would have been relegated. If a championship side bids for May what happens then.
I agree with Curbs, why does May not start some games, or is taken off. Our top scorer will be off if we are not careful.
OK maybe Jones has saved us from relegation, other than that his management and tactics have been poor, why some of you think it will be better next season I do not know
Yeah! You know apart from taking a club with the longest winless run in the EFL this season and turning it in to a 14 game unbeaten run saving us comfortably from the drop with a group of players that have been dire all season. What has he done?
Clearly there is going to be a mass change in personal this summer, he’s said as much. It will be better
you don't win anything with a succession of draws, just don't get relegated, who is financing this mass change in personal the new owners haven't spent anything yet.
Shit game Shit team Shit season. Hopefully at least 5 or 6 of the players on display today that have contributed to us finishing about 16th in league one will not be here next season. I'm going to Wycombe next week though god only knows why. Hopefully NJ will be allowed a complete rebuild this summer because the facts don't lie, we are a piss poor mid table team. People saying we only need 3 or 4 replacements this summer are delusional, we need at least 7 better than we presently have if we want promotion next season. Anyway onwards and upwards as they say.
Credit to Shrewsbury, what a hard working, organised and at times skillful side.
They made us look what we are, an ordinary bottom half of league 1 team.
Lowest finish in 98 years.
I'm a Thomas fan but that was a bad game for him, Isted isn't good enough, Hector always has a mistake in him, Coventry doesn't impact, I could go on but we need a total rebuild in the summer and that has to be driven by Nathan Jones, not Andy Scott.
MOTM was George Dobson, it was going to him regardless but a great finish and a great ending to his Valley career.
Was I imagining it or did we play the first 20 mins with no right sided wing back? Saw the line up that Small was playing right side and edun left but both were on left hand side and no one at all on right until after we conceded. Was this a bizarre deliberate tactic or complete lack of understanding?
First half didn't feel like many were desperately playing for a job with us next year and to be honest out of the players who started first half other than May, Dobson, Anderson and Small I wouldn't be overly bothered if the rest were cleared out this summer. (Would also keep Wickham as a battering ram Aneke type ans think Coventry will bed in over summer and show what his reputation is about next season).
Much better second half against a hoofball Shrewsbury and obviously Jones had put a rocket up them at half time. Aneke and Kanu did well and Ramsey is our starting number 2 on the right next season surely.
Busiest I've seen the covered End concourse this season and hopefully will see more of that next year.
Glad season is all but done and hopefully keep the no loss record next week and build a squad ASAP over the summer ready to give it a proper go from August next season.
OK maybe Jones has saved us from relegation, other than that his management and tactics have been poor, why some of you think it will be better next season I do not know
Yeah! You know apart from taking a club with the longest winless run in the EFL this season and turning it in to a 14 game unbeaten run saving us comfortably from the drop with a group of players that have been dire all season. What has he done?
Clearly there is going to be a mass change in personal this summer, he’s said as much. It will be better
you don't win anything with a succession of draws, just don't get relegated, who is financing this mass change in personal the new owners haven't spent anything yet.
Why do you think the owners have bought us? If it's for a return, do you think this season has added to the clubs value? You're assuming they're all idiots aren't you?
Edit. who do you think pays our bills? You say they've spent no money. Not true. Just not on net transfer fees (yet)
I refuse to believe that there has been a worse game of football ever played than that.Everything up in the air,complete lack of skill or ability to control a football(Wickham and Dobbo excepted).Keepers untroubled other than Istead having a brainstorm. Complete clear out needed starting with the keeper.Glad this is nearly over.
Anyone catch that moment in the second half when Thomas hit another terrible ball and Jones spun around, pulled his hoodie over his head and put his hands on his face
Anyone catch that moment in the second half when Thomas hit another terrible ball and Jones spun around, pulled his hoodie over his head and put his hands in his race
I noticed that. Thomas won't be here next season 100% guaranteed
Terrible game. Only positives I can take are that I hopefully never have to sit through another performance from Hector, Edun or Isted. As likeable as Thomas is, hopefully he moves on too and takes Gillesphy with him although that is unlikely.
This squad have taken us to our worst season in 98 years and that isn't because of luck or even particularly about management. They are just very very poor quality.
Andy Scott has to take a large amount of the blame but having said he would hold his hands up if there was failure he has I stead gone into hiding.
What was wrong with Hector today? He did one foul in a dangerous area and was otherwise more or less flawless? The disrespect never ends, does it
It's not about today. It's the fact he is not good enough just like most of our squad. If we want to genuinely challenge for promotion next season which the SMT and manager tell us then we need to shift the dead wood. He is part of that. The accepting of mediocrity never ends, does it.
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Remember when he came in we were on 31 points, heading one way only, he turned that around maybe with a bit more luck a few more wins instead of drawers, I have every confidence that if anyone can turn this around it is him..and I am looking forward to finishing the season with a win next week, and August 2024...COYR...👍
And the city of Coventry used to be the biggest load of shit called Coventry I had ever seen. Until Conor’s turd of a performance today.
And let’s not kid ourselves that all our CBs are worth keeping. It was calamity central in the first half - so major changes needed at CB.
I would focus on 2 x CBs (both starting standard), 3 x CMs and a proper alternative to Leaburn that won’t be injured non stop.
EDIT - oh and a keeper that can catch a cross would be nice as well
I forgot to mention, as I totally agree with NJ.
only a complete Moron would not give Dobson a new contract………was the person responsible and Ex Tory politician I wonder 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What have the Romans ever done for us?
Awful first half, slightly better second half, with the goal a rate moment of quality. We had a full week of training, so surely enough time to practice the 442 diamond if Jones wanted to try it today?
And dont forget....Andy Scott is still in charge of recruitment.
This squad have taken us to our worst season in 98 years and that isn't because of luck or even particularly about management. They are just very very poor quality.
Andy Scott has to take a large amount of the blame but having said he would hold his hands up if there was failure he has I stead gone into hiding.
A lot of this debacle is down to Dobbo himself.
Shit team
Shit season.
Hopefully at least 5 or 6 of the players on display today that have contributed to us finishing about 16th in league one will not be here next season.
I'm going to Wycombe next week though god only knows why.
Hopefully NJ will be allowed a complete rebuild this summer because the facts don't lie, we are a piss poor mid table team.
People saying we only need 3 or 4 replacements this summer are delusional, we need at least 7 better than we presently have if we want promotion next season.
Anyway onwards and upwards as they say.
They made us look what we are, an ordinary bottom half of league 1 team.
Lowest finish in 98 years.
I'm a Thomas fan but that was a bad game for him, Isted isn't good enough, Hector always has a mistake in him, Coventry doesn't impact, I could go on but we need a total rebuild in the summer and that has to be driven by Nathan Jones, not Andy Scott.
MOTM was George Dobson, it was going to him regardless but a great finish and a great ending to his Valley career.
First half didn't feel like many were desperately playing for a job with us next year and to be honest out of the players who started first half other than May, Dobson, Anderson and Small I wouldn't be overly bothered if the rest were cleared out this summer. (Would also keep Wickham as a battering ram Aneke type ans think Coventry will bed in over summer and show what his reputation is about next season).
Much better second half against a hoofball Shrewsbury and obviously Jones had put a rocket up them at half time. Aneke and Kanu did well and Ramsey is our starting number 2 on the right next season surely.
Busiest I've seen the covered End concourse this season and hopefully will see more of that next year.
Glad season is all but done and hopefully keep the no loss record next week and build a squad ASAP over the summer ready to give it a proper go from August next season.
Edit. who do you think pays our bills? You say they've spent no money. Not true. Just not on net transfer fees (yet)
Complete clear out needed starting with the keeper.Glad this is nearly over.
Thomas won't be here next season 100% guaranteed
It's not about today. It's the fact he is not good enough just like most of our squad. If we want to genuinely challenge for promotion next season which the SMT and manager tell us then we need to shift the dead wood. He is part of that.
The accepting of mediocrity never ends, does it.