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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 16, 2024 13:13:04 GMT 1
Think we do need another 'enforcer' in front of Feeney and whoever....makes sense.....see how it goes first 7/8 games
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2024 13:23:34 GMT 1
Think we do need another 'enforcer' in front of Feeney and whoever....makes sense.....see how it goes first 7/8 games Isnt that now Rossiter? |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 16, 2024 13:29:46 GMT 1
Do we have anyone in the squad capable of playing as a sweeper to give the vulnerable center backs some extra support. showing your age, talking about sweepers🤣🤣 The other thing that Toto had last time as well as Matt Sadler was Ben Godfrey sitting in front of him, so teams had to get passed him first I am old! Genuine question , what do you call a sweeper these days, a holding midfielder? |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 16, 2024 13:30:54 GMT 1
Think we do need another 'enforcer' in front of Feeney and whoever....makes sense.....see how it goes first 7/8 games We need something or we are going to have a lot of problems |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 16, 2024 13:32:25 GMT 1
Do we have anyone in the squad capable of playing as a sweeper to give the vulnerable center backs some extra support. showing your age, talking about sweepers🤣🤣 The other thing that Toto had last time as well as Matt Sadler was Ben Godfrey sitting in front of him, so teams had to get passed him first Both quality players |
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 16, 2024 13:39:37 GMT 1
Rossiters to small to be an enforcer.... he's better off further up the field....Godfrey was a big strong,tough tackling boy,no one got past him easy.....that's an "enforcer"
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Post by MartinB on Aug 16, 2024 18:37:21 GMT 1
showing your age, talking about sweepers🤣🤣 The other thing that Toto had last time as well as Matt Sadler was Ben Godfrey sitting in front of him, so teams had to get passed him first I am old! Genuine question , what do you call a sweeper these days, a holding midfielder? yes, sweeper used to do exactly that, sweep behind the defence |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 16, 2024 18:40:18 GMT 1
when pierre & nsiala both start we need 2 sweepers ;-)
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Post by northwestman on Aug 16, 2024 20:07:29 GMT 1
I didn’t go on Tuesday but it seems that B&A posters are a much better judge of a GK than Man United scouts 😏 ok we give up , let us know what you're on about 😝 Manchester United target Toby Savin ended up missing out on a dream move to Old Trafford twice after failing two different medicals. The player had been struggling with a shoulder injury which had kept him sidelined for months, meaning he made just nine appearances in League Two last season. 'However, while the injury robbed him of a fairytale switch to Old Trafford, Shrewsbury weren't phased by the medical results and signed him on a two-year deal at the beginning of the summer transfer window'. |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Aug 16, 2024 20:13:55 GMT 1
I am old! Genuine question , what do you call a sweeper these days, a holding midfielder? yes, sweeper used to do exactly that, sweep behind the defence Ross Maclaren 👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2024 20:18:35 GMT 1
I'm reminded of the phrases 'it's not the size of the dog in the fight it's the size of the fight in the dog' when it comes to Jordan Rossiter - I'd call him more of a destroyer though.
Granted I'd like to see another midfielder or two added to the squad. though I think Hurst has his eye on another winger.
Those two trialists - Nolan and the kid from Cheltenham are likely the the only other two permanent that will come in I feel.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 18, 2024 8:13:54 GMT 1
I always say let's see how town are after 10 to 12 games, but after my first matchh the two center backs alarmed me.
They have the mobility of a road cleaning vehicle and the speed of a tortoise.
They both need to lose weight especially Pierre who needs to lose four stone.neither of them are fit.
There lack of pace was responsible for one goal and another chance that Peterborough should have scored, then to add insult injury Nisala passed straight to a Peterborough player on the edge of the box and we conceded another goal.
They are both past there best and should be replaced, if Hurst does nothing they will cost us a lot of goals this season.
Whilst Winchester did his best and worked hard he is no Dunkley we missed him badly as he would break up a lot of play.
The midfield were to easily bypassed passed ,one goal came from there number four running three-quarters if the pitch.
Only Winchester tried to tackle him he passed to there number 11 and yet another goal conceded.
Peterborough are going to be chasing promotion but many teams are going to cause us problems untill we get a physical holding player in midfield and replace the two center backs,
I believe we have very limited funds but there must be two better center backs than the one's we have.
Hurst chose them and he should have done better.
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 18, 2024 16:42:37 GMT 1
Need a big strong holding midfielder sitting in front of ,whoever the centre backs are......where was Shipley supposed to be playing yesterday....still haven't got a clue,he was a yard short and more,compared to the posh midfield....Winchester was basically on his own,and done well,all things considered
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Post by belfastshrew on Aug 18, 2024 17:31:06 GMT 1
I expect the two Feeneys are probably our first choice. But injuries 🤷♂️
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Post by Valerioch on Aug 18, 2024 17:35:05 GMT 1
Worst defence we’ve had since we got relegated last time, 10 years ago. Utter shambles full of non league standard players
Only hope we have is getting the Feeney’s and Nurse back, and then I’m still not convinced
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Aug 18, 2024 17:35:51 GMT 1
I expect the two Feeneys are probably our first choice. But injuries 🤷♂️ Nsiala has been given a 2 year deal, and signed quite early. I suspect Hurst would have seen him as a starting CB, probably alongside the loaned Feeney. Morgan Feeney probably back up CB and RB. Whether Nsiala's role has changed in the last couple of weeks is another question though. He certainly hasn't nailed that position down, but it's still going to be his for the foreseeable future |
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Post by dibblydobbly on Aug 18, 2024 19:07:49 GMT 1
I expect the two Feeneys are probably our first choice. But injuries 🤷♂️ Nsiala has been given a 2 year deal, and signed quite early. I suspect Hurst would have seen him as a starting CB, probably alongside the loaned Feeney. Morgan Feeney probably back up CB and RV. Whether Nsiala's role has changed in the last couple of weeks is another question though. He certainly hasn't nailed that position down, but it's still going to be his for the foreseeable future RV? I know I am old but that meant Recreational Vehicle to me |
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Post by cabanas2017 on Aug 18, 2024 19:11:51 GMT 1
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Post by darkshrew on Aug 18, 2024 19:18:55 GMT 1
Has Nsiala really signed up for 2 years ?
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Post by JohnG on Aug 18, 2024 19:31:29 GMT 1
It is clear that the back 4 need protection from midfield. Rossiter was a miss yesterday. 2 defensive midfielders are needed, Winchester and Rossiter. Wini was too exposed by peterboro's midfield with no great help from Shipley and Biggins ahead.
Also both full backs often exposed. Again no help from those ahead of them. O'Reilly and the especially poor Bloxham.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2024 20:32:50 GMT 1
It is clear that the back 4 need protection from midfield. Rossiter was a miss yesterday. 2 defensive midfielders are needed, Winchester and Rossiter. Wini was too exposed by peterboro's midfield with no great help from Shipley and Biggins ahead. Also both full backs often exposed. Again no help from those ahead of them. O'Reilly and the especially poor Bloxham. They had Winchester and Rossiter in front of them on Tuesday and shipped 3 to a league two team. Plus we can’t rely on Rossiter to be a key player given his injury history and the fact he’s already injured for us. |
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Post by JohnG on Aug 18, 2024 21:59:05 GMT 1
It is clear that the back 4 need protection from midfield. Rossiter was a miss yesterday. 2 defensive midfielders are needed, Winchester and Rossiter. Wini was too exposed by peterboro's midfield with no great help from Shipley and Biggins ahead. Also both full backs often exposed. Again no help from those ahead of them. O'Reilly and the especially poor Bloxham. They had Winchester and Rossiter in front of them on Tuesday and shipped 3 to a league two team. Plus we can’t rely on Rossiter to be a key player given his injury history and the fact he’s already injured for us. Fair point, and perfectly true! Although Tuesday, a lack of intensity in the first half was a key factor. It is a massive concern, but I do think we need two deeper midfielders in front of the back 4 to try to give us some solidity. I think PH & MM need a rethink on what might still be needed. |
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 18, 2024 22:08:58 GMT 1
Any signings now...need to be defensive signings... I'm sure Hurst knows this,or does now after yesterday
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Aug 19, 2024 7:45:00 GMT 1
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Post by darkshrew on Aug 19, 2024 8:42:03 GMT 1
Let's hope he can get some speed back in his legs then |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 19, 2024 9:00:08 GMT 1
Let's hope he can get some speed back in his legs then Lets not forget the speed of the pboro forwards on Saturday , last season we had a guy probably on a lot more money than Pierre and nsiala combined , and no quicker , he would have probably walked in the first half for a late tackle |
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Post by Exkeeper on Aug 19, 2024 16:28:31 GMT 1
Let's hope he can get some speed back in his legs then Lets not forget the speed of the pboro forwards on Saturday , last season we had a guy probably on a lot more money than Pierre and nsiala combined , and no quicker , he would have probably walked in the first half for a late tackle Shame it was not viable to keep Flanagan. He could cover left or right CB and his reading of the game compensate for any lack of pace, not that he is as pedestrian as AP and Toto. |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 19, 2024 16:32:47 GMT 1
Lets not forget the speed of the pboro forwards on Saturday , last season we had a guy probably on a lot more money than Pierre and nsiala combined , and no quicker , he would have probably walked in the first half for a late tackle Shame it was not viable to keep Flanagan. He could cover left or right CB and his reading of the game compensate for any lack of pace, not that he is as pedestrian as AP and Toto. I wonder if hoole has ever played there ? with the injuries we dont have many options, I would bet kayode would slot in there perfectly , not sure rotherham would be very impressed though  |
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 19, 2024 19:02:04 GMT 1
Kayode needs to be played or tried at no 9.....that's a no brainer for me...and sagoe on one wing,and Lloyd or O'Reilly on the other.bloxham was poor out there on satday
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2024 21:50:59 GMT 1
Flanagan was a walking yellow card but he was a decent organiser and could read the game.
Dunkley wasn't the quickest but again could read the game and was good in the air.
Both were probably on huge wages and so were never going to be kept.
Its a cut price squad with a cut price defence.
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