oafcmetty Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, True Tic said: Yes, we stood off Gateshead for some strange reason, yes they’re ok but that’s it, reminded me of Unsworth. I just kept thinking why aren’t we in their faces. You simply have to battle for the ball then keep the thing or of you can’t keep it make those first touches count. Playing Gardner isn't going to change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Playing Gardner isn't going to change that. Why not, he won't be part of a retreating back 5 will he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 He's not athletic enough to press frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 46 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Playing Gardner isn't going to change that. I didn’t think it would, It’s just a tactic I think should be used more often . The more you lay off players the more likely they are to create something . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, True Tic said: I didn’t think it would, It’s just a tactic I think should be used more often . The more you lay off players the more likely they are to create something . the players defo arent bein told to back off. Eminem is tellin them to do what we want. no subs made last match was interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 25 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: the players defo arent bein told to back off. Eminem is tellin them to do what we want. no subs made last match was interesting If everyone challenged for loose balls like stones was doing on Saturday it’d be a step in the right direction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Why not, he won't be part of a retreating back 5 will he? He can't tackle. And he doesn't help in retaining possession. Release. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 23 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: He can't tackle. And he doesn't help in retaining possession. Release. That's just not true, when he's on the pitch we look stronger in the centre of the park, granted he needs to be one of a three in there preferably with Lundstrum and Sheron. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 hour ago, True Tic said: If everyone challenged for loose balls like stones was doing on Saturday it’d be a step in the right direction hes been a literal breath of fresh air. the antethesis of Rhinoball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 47 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: hes been a literal breath of fresh air. the antethesis of Rhinoball To be fair, all the players should now be playing the antithesis of 'Rhinoball'. They've had long enough to get it out of their system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoutsider Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Wardie said: To be fair, all the players should now be playing the antithesis of 'Rhinoball'. They've had long enough to get it out of their system. Players brought in to play Rhinoball and can’t play how Mellon wants them to? Unsworth wanted seemingly a no press counter attack; some success away from home when opposition have possession. When we have the ball and need do something with it some of the players we have are not comfortable with that style. Doesn’t explain Gateshead though which based on the above theory should have been right up our street. Can’t fancy Willoughby or Fondop given he has brought Stones in who plays ahead of them as soon as he has come in. Nuttall immediately bombed out, Shelton, Dickenson, Freeman, Ward not featuring and deemed not good enough? Hopefully get a couple of these out, some players in the mould he wants and things will start looking up. Surely we are not a million miles away… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Theoutsider said: Players brought in to play Rhinoball and can’t play how Mellon wants them to? Unsworth wanted seemingly a no press counter attack; some success away from home when opposition have possession. When we have the ball and need do something with it some of the players we have are not comfortable with that style. Doesn’t explain Gateshead though which based on the above theory should have been right up our street. Can’t fancy Willoughby or Fondop given he has brought Stones in who plays ahead of them as soon as he has come in. Nuttall immediately bombed out, Shelton, Dickenson, Freeman, Ward not featuring and deemed not good enough? Hopefully get a couple of these out, some players in the mould he wants and things will start looking up. Surely we are not a million miles away… Ward back in training this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 I’ve just realised something- given we aren’t winning the league. We need to finish no higher than 6th, that way both games before Wembley are away from home. . . where we excel. I wouldn’t fancy us against anyone in the playoffs in a home tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjagger Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, League one forever said: I’ve just realised something- given we aren’t winning the league. We need to finish no higher than 6th, that way both games before Wembley are away from home. . . where we excel. I wouldn’t fancy us against anyone in the playoffs in a home tie. It is envisaged we will bring in further additions so the home form will change, hopefully creating a momentum going in to the play offs, MM is getting the the best out of the squad at his disposale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 31 minutes ago, League one forever said: I’ve just realised something- given we aren’t winning the league. We need to finish no higher than 6th, that way both games before Wembley are away from home. . . where we excel. I wouldn’t fancy us against anyone in the playoffs in a home tie. agreed but l think we will finish 4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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