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The most concerning thing about Unsworth is that despite the amount of signings he's been afforded and supposedly better quality than some of the smaller clubs, we are being comprehensively outplayed and beaten at the basics most weeks. We are completely uncomfortable with getting the ball on the floor and sticking a few pass and moves together. Something Gateshead and plenty of other teams this season have found very simple. It's a worry that the management team don't see what is blindingly obvious to everyone else. A team that can't put a couple of passes together, win/challenge for headers or compete for second balls is going nowhere. It's basics and a big concern that we are miles off it. He still doesn't have a first XI that covers what is required despite a raft of signings and strong backing. We're 3 of 4 midfielders short to compete with part time football teams. Just not convinced they (manager and players) are learning quick enough to not be a mid table to bottom end team.

I think I am with you here. The fact that it is simply not worth the time and money, coupled with the feeling that your support isn't appreciated (at least by the manager and players), is giving me very little reason to be rushing back any time soon.

Windass was in that group too. Wouldn't be surprised if Porter stayed through his rehabilitation and retired at the end of the season or something.

Luamba and Porter included? Looked to be a 'bomb squad' all together in the gym the other day which included Leutwiler - Jeffers patrolling round to check if they were doing anything.

You might be right, but it's not always as simple as that at this level. 400 quid a week extra is much more tempting for a conference player.

He's been to talk to, and had an offer from both clubs. Decision with the player now I think.

Bit late for that if it's a done deal isnt it? @Lee Sinnott

There have been many 'shoulds' over the last few years that you have pointed out to us, like when we 'should' have been promoted from League Two. And we 'should' hammer almost every team we come across each week. Unfortunately for us, time after time we see 'should' is not the same as 'will'.

Managed to brace myself and listened to his post match in full just now. As I feared before the game, he's too busy saying how good the opposition are to look at ourselves in the mirror. Its a really odd set of comments bigging up the opposition considering we're playing them again in a few days. Effectively admitting we can't compete with them, proclaiming them a better side. Very odd motivation technique. As someone said on twitter, reminded me of this... https://youtu.be/UpWUaRtZ-JU

Given recent performances and his comments after the Wrexham cup game about us not seriously thinking we can beat them, I don't hold out much hope against a much better Notts County side. Can't imagine the players will be going in to these two games thinking they can get anything.

Similarly heard we are due 2 more next week. Although I agree the existing lot are not up to it, there has to be a point where Unsworth should be expected to work with what he's got as this squad size is getting out of control. It can't be healthy both financially and from a morale point of view. After a period of time, it can't be used as an excuse any more. There are countless examples of a manager turning a club performance around with little to no signings. It's incredibly unusual for a manager to demand and expect a brand new squad to do so.

Might be another familiar face soon too and I don't mean Connor Brown.

Connor Brown plays for Barrow. Must be someone else from Halifax if the rumour is true.

Any chance of a centre mid?

Where's this Callum Mcmanaman rumour come from? (Mentioned by Latics Football Phone In on Twitter)

That's quite a set of assumptions made there. He played 56 times in 'Premier League 2' where I think Unsworth was managing Everton's youth at the time.

And if he's 'looked the players in the eye and told them' that some of them will be replaced, how does he expect anything from them in the meantime if we can't get deals done quickly enough? Playing with fire.

Could he have done better for the goal? Yes. But there has been tens of individual mistakes and personal shortfalls this season so far from the so called more experienced pro's and none have been called out specifically by the manager. Bad form from Unsworth here, no need to single out Vaughan and name names cause he is a kid. Unsworth needs to look closer to home at his regulars rather than call out a younger player who's expected to be perfect when coming on for 10 mins every other game at best.

Unsurprising though don't forget many many club want Dylan Fage.

Had heard before Friday we were miles apart on personal terms. Fee agreed with Scunny. Hopefully wrong info at my end rather than yours, would like to see a striker come in.

This.

Or perhaps he's thinking he can get a better deal in the summer elsewhere and will hold out at Scunny for now?

Even if a fee is agreed, personal terms could still be a challenge...

Their board are going to be even less popular than they already are after as good as saying he's not going anywhere today.

Equally could have meant signing a new deal at Scunny.