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Yes you were right, the January transfer market should have made a difference, alas not. Maybe if Josh Stones had remained fit another we might have gained another 9 points or so? One player can make a difference and I hope next season more dynamic young players like him can be signed instead of too many old, weary or injured players.

I don't know why @mcfluff1985 replies to me, I don't read them I just see his blocked name.

To @Dave_Og I've seen Walker play and not gone off past statistics. My judgement is based on watching many similar players who have gone higher than us. I did the same with Adam Crowther of Kings Lynn (now a regular at Southend) who you queried my judgement last season. Is that answer okay with you?

It's pointless not doing current scouting, the team watched a month ago may be not even start half the players and change their formation. As Matt Busby used to say, let the opposition worry about us. You do need good players though.

Yes, I wonder what his long standing injury problem is though that he's put up with for years now?

We have 2 in Atherton and Walker, but have never been played together. We will regret not giving Walker a proper run, he will go on to play at a far higher level than us.

Forshaw wasn't one of mine, it was Harry Vaughan before he made a first team appearance. I have watched and recommended Alex Robertson from Manchester City (I urged ST to sign him on loan immediately) Nick Haughton, Ryan Colclough, Conn Clarke, Regan Linney and Adam Crowther. The one who hasn't really has a chance to prove himself is the powerhouse Colwyn Bay right back Alex Downes, although he's now playing a league higher than last season and rated as one of the best in the Welsh Premier League. I still think Will Sutton will play higher than us, but as a centre back) We don't need another CD, but young Devon Matthews of Curzon Ashton is a good prospect. Of the youths I've recommended Alfie Atherton and centre forward Collins Kagame (a really nice lad who I've spoken to and has a lot going for him with his striking ability and movement off the ball) train regularly with the first team.

Sending scouts or ananysts isn't good enough, it's only a short distance and smacks of not bothering. They weren't at the recent youth match either to check if any young player was worthy of a call up. I spotted one. Training the first team is no excuse, you can't do anything more with that lot, it's only running them round cones anyway.

Problem is the same players who were supposed to raise their game against Fylde and Altrincham will be selected again. MM needs to root out those not prepared to battle and let them know its unacceptable at this club and they won't feature v Rochdale or in in any future matches here He's been far too soft with these players IMO and they may even cost him his job.

Do we really know what Gardners injury is and can it be treated with a 3 months pre season break?

Who made that ridiculous decision? Half a loaf is better than none.

Top players can be regularly watched so it's easy to check on their current form. At our level we are looking at statistics from sometimes previous years thinking they are still the same. That's the big mistake. Let's put in another way too, the stats bombs on Josh Stones wouldn't show much, but actually watching him painted a very different picture. it's that method I'd like to see MM use in future to bring in young dynamic talent, rather than 'we've not seen him play, but he used to be good according to his track record'.

34yo old on Friday. Joe Garner 36 a week later.

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They have a place, but the game isn't played on paper.

Stats bombs? All it needed was to watch young dynamic players live in action and sign those we could. Instead it was some injured players with past reputations we couldn't possibly have assessed. Too much reliance on stats and agents has been the problem IMO.

Jack Grealish certainly can't. He's so telegraphed now he's not a threat he should be anymore.

Manchester United use them..Garnacho and Antony. City often use one. Argentina won the World Cup with Di Maria.

I think most of the players we have would play well against us, so is it a tactical issue?

It's getting a trend now for wide men to pass sideways and backwards, Chilwell was constantly doing it for England and Jack Grealish for Manchester City. Bring back the Rick Holden's again I say.

You'd think we'd have decent substitutes with a squad of about 36 players.

25 years ago Curzon Ashton were in the North West Counties League, now they are in the National League North play offs with a great chance of facing Latics next season. And on top of that Ashton United could be in the NLN next season one league away from us. Who have thought it?

MMs powder puff forwards set the tone, Norwood another sulking performance and Dallas as weak as a kitten. How Hope gets a start is even more incredible. Massive clear out of players with a poor attitude needed even if Frank has to pay them off.

He did,but he's not been the worst player by far, Hope, Dallas and Norwood look like they aren't interested.

Ah, probably from being kicked up hill and down dale. With no referee protection as I saw in one game. When is he back?