Ernie4England Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Interesting -- http://www.shrimperzone.com/vb/showthread.php?69428-Oldham-Athletic-Report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafckev Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't go to that game but he's not far off what our players are like. The thing is, if we play like we have done against the likes of MK Dons then Southend (no matter how good they are in League 2) will not be able to stop us. Our risk on Saturday will be the lads thinking that it will be an easy game because it won't. The third round is appealing for both sides and them being on form and being the under-dog will be a tough combo to break down away from home. It was nice to see us getting a clean sheet on Saturday but what we now need to see is mixing our attacking flare with a solid defensive performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't go to that game but he's not far off what our players are like. The thing is, if we play like we have done against the likes of MK Dons then Southend (no matter how good they are in League 2) will not be able to stop us. Our risk on Saturday will be the lads thinking that it will be an easy game because it won't. The third round is appealing for both sides and them being on form and being the under-dog will be a tough combo to break down away from home. It was nice to see us getting a clean sheet on Saturday but what we now need to see is mixing our attacking flare with a solid defensive performance. I agree, although we clearly didn't show what an attacking threat we've got on Saturday. Hopefully we'll will be back in the goals on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 We should get him on a scouting contract. He's sussed them out brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 That's quite an in depth report and summary....i'm impressed. We should really throw them though and play brooke and bembo upfront Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nerd alert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nerd alert I suspect he is a scout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I suspect he is a scout Read the rest of the comments on the forum. He is a final year student who turned up to the game with a pen and a pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Read the rest of the comments on the forum. He is a final year student who turned up to the game with a pen and a pad. Ah , Nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 But a nerd who's got us sussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 But a nerd who's got us sussed. No one can suss Shefki Kuqi , Shefki Kuqi susses them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Kuqi is unsussable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ah , Nerd But a nerd who's got us sussed. I don't know if watching one stalemate and formulating views is 'having us sussed'. He didn't even talk about how rubbish Taylor is and how he should be dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I don't know if watching one stalemate and formulating views is 'having us sussed'. He didn't even talk about how rubbish Taylor is and how he should be dropped. :grin: That's pretty keen isn't it - going to the match of your next opponents, with a pad & pen, making notes on all the players including the exact times they were substituted; and the corner routines for attacking & defending...........and you're not even a scout employed by your club (or is he?) We have some keen fans who come on here; but I don't think I've ever seen anyone post up something as detailed as that.......impressive & nerdy in equal measures I'd say. He doesn't quite have us sussed though; what with us not playing too well and not scoring 3 goals as we have been doing; but he's not too far off actually is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Unless we have a very bad day at the office, I think we will have a bit too much for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 That certainly is a top report for somebody who isn't a scout to produce, I know its only one game but his assessment of us and our players is very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Seriously, has he got nothing better to do with his weekends? It's quite impressive and all, but a little sad too. Each to their own I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Very impressive analysis that but also very interesting in the rest of the thread that there are companies who act as 3rd parties to provide scouting reports. I didn't know this. They must surely only ever act as back up to those sent by the clubs. I must get a piece of the action and set myself up as one of these, not that I'll be faffing around travelling to games. I'll be basing all my reports on comments in fan's forums and levels of Twitter abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) We should get him on a scouting contract. He's sussed them out brilliantly. His report was very good and quite similar to those from paid scouts, many clubs even at top level would be interested in the student if he applied for a job. I have to say though in my experience there is only so much players can take on board, it makes me laugh when I see some coaches going through reams of tactical information to substitutes, who often look totally bemused....just watch out for them scratching their heads. I remember giving one vital piece of information to a manager about a centre forward who would be soon be facing his team. 'Under no circumstances allow him to turn on to his left foot around the edge of the penalty area and take a shot on goal"......of course the centre forward did just that in the first minute of the game - and scored what turned out to be winning goal. When I tackled the manager about this he said "I pinned a large note up in the dressing room and pointed to it just before they ran out...they just weren't capable of executing the instruction". Edited December 1, 2011 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futchers briefs Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Once the player crosses the whitewash.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Unless we have a very bad day at the office, I think we will have a bit too much for them. Not so sure - be a tough game this. Southend are on a high, only lost one at home and it's a long trip for us. It's got an Accrington-esque feel about it, this one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Not so sure - be a tough game this. Southend are on a high, only lost one at home and it's a long trip for us. It's got an Accrington-esque feel about it, this one.... Yeah, I agree. It'll be tough, and I think we'd all be pretty satisfied with a draw. Accrington last season ought to be a huge warning sign. We went into that game in decent form, playing some good football but got shown up big time by turning up with completely the wrong attitude. This time, Dickov has the chance to put that right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) I have to say though in my experience there is only so much players can take on board, it makes me laugh when I see some coaches going through reams of tactical information to substitutes, who often look totally bemused....just watch out for them scratching their heads. I had been told that PD had been barking on at the players to perform some relatively simple tactical function in training earlier in the season, but many of the players were unable to grasp it. Edited December 2, 2011 by jimsleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Most of Dickov's interviews after games from the early part of the season reflected this, he kept saying stuff like "we keep telling the lads to get the basics right, still to their jobs...." It is a simple game after all, keep it simple, let those with the talent do the unexpected and you'll win more than you lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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