bluehobbit Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, BP1960 said: When is the last time we played 2 up front, that is a target man and a fox in the box? Unfortunately, this squad has neither. Yep we don't have them. So we either persist with one up front on his own.... which we know doesn't work... or we try and find something that might work... it's not even about the player in attack scoring but if we can keep possession longer in the opponents half, win more set pieces in attacking areas it might just enable us to create a chance for someone to take and to win a few of these 0 0 games. At the moment its more or less the same every week, we can't hold the ball and create chances, eventually opposition wake up to that fact. Move forwards with more intent, score and then take over the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, SweeperKeeper said: This lad Clarke at Tranmere seems to be knocking them in, maybe we should give him a go up front Tranmere have also conceded only 4 goals this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, bluehobbit said: Lots of goals from set pieces that kid. If only we could win enough in attacking areas to give Pidge and McGahey a chance we might score a couple more than we are doing. The quality of our set pieces in the last couple of years has been shocking too. In League One it was a major source of goals for us, but that has dried up. Bettache looked to have a decent corner and free kick, if he can fit into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, oafc 123 said: Tranmere have also conceded only 4 goals this season. But only scored 8 . Only 3 teams scored fewer which we are one of. We desparatley need a target man or a goalscorer from somewhere , How anyone thought we could start the season with no forward line is beyond belief. Unless you are stupid or called MO or Abdallah. We would have been better of keeping Blackwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, penrhyn said: But only scored 8 . Only 3 teams scored fewer which we are one of. We desparatley need a target man or a goalscorer from somewhere , How anyone thought we could start the season with no forward line is beyond belief. Unless you are stupid or called MO or Abdallah. We would have been better of keeping Blackwood. 1. That wasn't my point. I was just pointing out how well Peter Clarke is doing. 2. Surely Curle should take the majority of the blame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, oafc 123 said: 2. Surely Curle should take the majority of the blame? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: No. If he is only talking of the absolute turd served up each Saturday and every other Tuesday then the answer is yes and the man himself has said so I have not been a Curle outer as my past posts will show but it literally has been as enjoyable as boiling my own head and then plucking out my eyeballs and eating them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkleking Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, bluehobbit said: Lots of goals from set pieces that kid. If only we could win enough in attacking areas to give Pidge and McGahey a chance we might score a couple more than we are doing. Speaking of set pieces when did we last get a penalty? I can't be bothered looking it up but it feels like ages ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sparkleking said: Speaking of set pieces when did we last get a penalty? I can't be bothered looking it up but it feels like ages ago? Last season, Colchester at home in April. McAleny scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, SweeperKeeper said: Last season, Colchester at home in April. McAleny scored. I'm surprised more people haven't noticed how much we have missed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Comment JoeP Posted October 11, 2021 Featured Comment Share Posted October 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: If he is only talking of the absolute turd served up each Saturday and every other Tuesday then the answer is yes and the man himself has said so I have not been a Curle outer as my past posts will show but it literally has been as enjoyable as boiling my own head and then plucking out my eyeballs and eating them Purely by accident, I would guess, the Lemsagams are being quite clever here. They've come in and over the space of three and a half years destroyed the club's reputation, interfered in team affairs and are now skint. So with the club at it's lowest ebb, after their masterplan failing, they've decided to leave the manager to it, with no money. Curle's avoiding the fate of the umpteen other managers we've had under their reign firstly because they can't afford to pay him off and secondly so they can turn round and say to the fans "hey, we're doing what you've asked - we're kept faith with the manager AND we're leaving him to it", when in reality he doesn't have a chance. Lets snap out of this phase of blaming the manager. It's the owners and the owners only we should want out at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, JoeP said: Purely by accident, I would guess, the Lemsagams are being quite clever here. They've come in and over the space of three and a half years destroyed the club's reputation, interfered in team affairs and are now skint. So with the club at it's lowest ebb, after their masterplan failing, they've decided to leave the manager to it, with no money. Curle's avoiding the fate of the umpteen other managers we've had under their reign firstly because they can't afford to pay him off and secondly so they can turn round and say to the fans "hey, we're doing what you've asked - we're kept faith with the manager AND we're leaving him to it", when in reality he doesn't have a chance. Lets snap out of this phase of blaming the manager. It's the owners and the owners only we should want out at the moment. If he had the slightest bit of self respect in the circumstances he would say “again… this place is a clusterfuck and I’m off” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, JoeP said: Purely by accident, I would guess, the Lemsagams are being quite clever here. They've come in and over the space of three and a half years destroyed the club's reputation, interfered in team affairs and are now skint. So with the club at it's lowest ebb, after their masterplan failing, they've decided to leave the manager to it, with no money. Curle's avoiding the fate of the umpteen other managers we've had under their reign firstly because they can't afford to pay him off and secondly so they can turn round and say to the fans "hey, we're doing what you've asked - we're kept faith with the manager AND we're leaving him to it", when in reality he doesn't have a chance. Lets snap out of this phase of blaming the manager. It's the owners and the owners only we should want out at the moment. Don’t put words in my mouth by the way - I want the three twats - AL, Mo and Blitz hung drawn and quartered with Corney made to eat their remains before he’s fired into the sun after being buggered by an entire pride of horny lions this manager is still dog shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Chaddyexile84 said: If he had the slightest bit of self respect in the circumstances he would say “again… this place is a clusterfuck and I’m off” Because that would pay the mortgage.. He's not a fan. It's a job. He's been shat on from a great height and wants a pay-off and good-luck to him, I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, JoeP said: Because that would pay the mortgage.. He's not a fan. It's a job. He's been shat on from a great height and wants a pay-off and good-luck to him, I say. been shat on??? He applied for the fucking job!!! and having known what he was signing up to (he says himself he heard the tales) his mortgage after his career (if he has a mortgage) will not rely on maybe getting paid at Oldham Athletic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlion Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Don’t put words in my mouth by the way - I want the three twats - AL, Mo and Blitz hung drawn and quartered with Corney made to eat their remains before he’s fired into the sun after being buggered by an entire pride of horny lions this manager is still dog shit I'd pay to watch that. Pensioner rate mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: been shat on??? He applied for the fucking job!!! and having known what he was signing up to (he says himself he heard the tales) his mortgage after his career (if he has a mortgage) will not rely on maybe getting paid at Oldham Athletic So you think he can afford to walk away on principle? I'm also pretty sure there's not been an application process for the manager's job since these owners have been here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, JoeP said: So you think he can afford to walk away on principle? I'm also pretty sure there's not been an application process for the manager's job since these owners have been here... Christ almighty I think he’s shit you don’t and yes there is a precedent for managers resigning right throughout the ladder Lets leave it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Sparkleking said: Speaking of set pieces when did we last get a penalty? I can't be bothered looking it up but it feels like ages ago? I'd like to see Bahamboula run into the penalty area, perhaps he's been told it a no go area for our players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, BP1960 said: I'd like to see Bahamboula run into the penalty area, perhaps he's been told it a no go area for our players? He does doesnt he? And then scores a worldly or loses it completely (latter being the common denominator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, JoeP said: Purely by accident, I would guess, the Lemsagams are being quite clever here. They've come in and over the space of three and a half years destroyed the club's reputation, interfered in team affairs and are now skint. So with the club at it's lowest ebb, after their masterplan failing, they've decided to leave the manager to it, with no money. Curle's avoiding the fate of the umpteen other managers we've had under their reign firstly because they can't afford to pay him off and secondly so they can turn round and say to the fans "hey, we're doing what you've asked - we're kept faith with the manager AND we're leaving him to it", when in reality he doesn't have a chance. Lets snap out of this phase of blaming the manager. It's the owners and the owners only we should want out at the moment. We def want the owners out but stop giving curle a free reign. He was worse than kewell with same team. That in itself shows we’ve gone backwards with him and that there are others out there who can get more points with same players. His record is dire, the football is too defensive and he isnt getting the best out of the squad. He could have signed loan strikers but didn’t and took a winger from qpr. He isn’t totally blameless for our predicament. A couple more games and if no goals or points he should be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Hopcutt will be our savour … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 7 hours ago, latics22 said: Hopcutt will be our savour … If there is a saviour out there for us, it's a striker. Hopcutt should improve us once he's fit, but we need goals more than anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 hours ago, JoeP said: Because that would pay the mortgage.. He's not a fan. It's a job. He's been shat on from a great height and wants a pay-off and good-luck to him, I say. Exactly this. 15 years ago I took a job on false promises. The company, which was a major multi national was in an appalling state as a direct result of mismanagement over a period of time and particularly because of the management's refusal to admit their mistakes and be honest with staff about them. I knew by lunch on day 2 that I'd made a big mistake but I stayed for 13 months because it wasn't going to be me and my family that paid the price for their grotesque behaviour. I needed to be certain that I could move to the right place so in that intervening year I looked at numerous options and turned down several job offers. When I did find the right place I left and stayed there for 14 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Careca9 said: We def want the owners out but stop giving curle a free reign. He was worse than kewell with same team. That in itself shows we’ve gone backwards with him and that there are others out there who can get more points with same players. His record is dire, the football is too defensive and he isnt getting the best out of the squad. He could have signed loan strikers but didn’t and took a winger from qpr. He isn’t totally blameless for our predicament. A couple more games and if no goals or points he should be gone. Well, worse than Kewell with the same team, minus McAleney (that crucial 20-a-season-ish striker). Considering where we were a few weeks ago, I think there's small signs of progress. Beat Rochdale, should have got something against Harrogate and should have won in Saturday. Sacking him now would be strange timing, to say the least. Don't get me wrong, if we go back to Orient/Barrow/Brentford type performances, there would definitely be a case. Then we can bring the next fall-guy in to do something similar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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