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Post by Pilch on Nov 4, 2024 20:23:05 GMT 1
whoever takes over, they inherit the centre backs Hurst left behind ( probably will get taxed on them now too ;-). ) seems all season its been either M Feeney or J Feeney injured, with Toto or Pierre gifting goals nightmare scenario and one many of us predicted before the window closed do we even have a potential Kelvin Langmead in the squad who could appear at CB ? So what advice would you give the new manager on our defence ? my advice is pray hard  |
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Nov 4, 2024 20:37:34 GMT 1
It is a massive problem for whoever comes in.
Anyone who prefers a back 4 is in real trouble with our poor defence across the line.
But if you play a back 5 you are just adding another poor option in.
I’d go 4-4-3 or 4-2-3-1 and hope the new coach can drill some coaching into them & hope the Feeney can stay fit till January which is important.
I don’t think we’ll be seeing much of Nsiala again , if it wasn’t for Hursts understandable loyalty towards him he’d have been far away from the first team in September
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Post by chirkshrew on Nov 4, 2024 20:51:36 GMT 1
But Pierres even worse.....so not much choice there then have we...try George nurse there....when he's fit!!!and a holding midfield player right in front of the defence,like Godfrey did,but tbh we haven't got anybody strong enough to do it..... physically we're weak as kittens 🤷🤷
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Post by suttonshrew on Nov 4, 2024 20:56:25 GMT 1
No leadership at the back is probably our biggest issue. Ian sharps wasn’t the best but he could direct a defence, same as Sads. Unfortunately no leaders in there
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Post by victorthekasule on Nov 4, 2024 20:58:57 GMT 1
pierre looks well over weight , new manager needs to get him to weight watchers if we are to stand a chance of avoiding relegation .
looks like he has lead boots on
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Post by chirkshrew on Nov 4, 2024 21:14:39 GMT 1
Yep "Mr blobby"👍🤣🤦🤦
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Nov 4, 2024 21:28:14 GMT 1
pierre looks well over weight , new manager needs to get him to weight watchers if we are to stand a chance of avoiding relegation . looks like he has lead boots on It does seem the case, but Pierre has been overweight for 2.5 years since the era under Cotterill when he started going to Grenada for the international fixtures. I was convinced Hurst was the man with a full pre season to get Pierre in shape but he still doesn’t look fit to me |
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Post by chirkshrew on Nov 4, 2024 22:04:32 GMT 1
None of em look fit...Hurst probably tried.....but no desire in any of em I'm afraid 🤷🤷
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Post by Pilch on Nov 4, 2024 22:11:32 GMT 1
pierre looks well over weight , new manager needs to get him to weight watchers if we are to stand a chance of avoiding relegation . looks like he has lead boots on It does seem the case, but Pierre has been overweight for 2.5 years since the era under Cotterill when he started going to Grenada for the international fixtures. I was convinced Hurst was the man with a full pre season to get Pierre in shape but he still doesn’t look fit to me Goes back further to after the 1st lockdown , he did remarkably well though after arriving last season , looked in bad shape when he arrived but quickly got into shape and looked good again , I think the return of his groin injury towards the end of the season really messed him up |
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Post by pughywasfree on Nov 4, 2024 22:39:46 GMT 1
For me Pierre starts over Nsiala every time.
Only thing Nsiala has going for him is his threat at attacking set peices otherwise every aspect of his game is Sunday league level.
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Post by chirkshrew on Nov 4, 2024 23:22:18 GMT 1
Both poor....but I've seen an oil tanker turn faster than Pierre 👍🤣🤣😳
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Post by blamber on Nov 5, 2024 10:55:31 GMT 1
A centre back and another defender will be a priority in January. I see that Northampton brought in a free agent defender last week (as well as Waghorn) so could there be some free agents around? Unlikely, I guess, so we have to keep the Feeney 'twins' as fit as possible, start to give Nurse some more game time or be creative with what we have in the squad eg can Perry play along the back line or could Lloyd do a more defensive job? One thing's for sure, in my opinion, the use of Nsiala and Pierre should be a last resort only.
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Post by Pilch on Nov 5, 2024 14:10:07 GMT 1
we have a dead rubber coming up v Walsall , I would risk trying marquis at cb , What is there to lose ?
Clutching at straws maybe but I'm clutching at them
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Post by pazza on Nov 5, 2024 15:17:58 GMT 1
pierre looks well over weight , new manager needs to get him to weight watchers if we are to stand a chance of avoiding relegation . looks like he has lead boots on Pierre's got 19 years on me, I'm out of reffing for this season with injury and not allowed to run, but I'd still back myself against Pierre |
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Post by Pilch on Nov 5, 2024 15:36:39 GMT 1
pierre looks well over weight , new manager needs to get him to weight watchers if we are to stand a chance of avoiding relegation . looks like he has lead boots on Pierre's got 19 years on me, I'm out of reffing for this season with injury and not allowed to run, but I'd still back myself against Pierre Josh feeney also has no pace whatsoever , can't see him ever playing a top flight game or even championship |
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Post by Exkeeper on Nov 5, 2024 15:46:41 GMT 1
It is a massive problem for whoever comes in. Anyone who prefers a back 4 is in real trouble with our poor defence across the line. But if you play a back 5 you are just adding another poor option in. I’d go 4-4-3 or 4-2-3-1 and hope the new coach can drill some coaching into them & hope the Feeney can stay fit till January which is important. I don’t think we’ll be seeing much of Nsiala again , if it wasn’t for Hursts understandable loyalty towards him he’d have been far away from the first team in September I like the sound of 4-4-3 but I guess that means playing without a keeper? 😜 |
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Post by Pilch on Nov 5, 2024 17:33:04 GMT 1
It is a massive problem for whoever comes in. Anyone who prefers a back 4 is in real trouble with our poor defence across the line. But if you play a back 5 you are just adding another poor option in. I’d go 4-4-3 or 4-2-3-1 and hope the new coach can drill some coaching into them & hope the Feeney can stay fit till January which is important. I don’t think we’ll be seeing much of Nsiala again , if it wasn’t for Hursts understandable loyalty towards him he’d have been far away from the first team in September I like the sound of 4-4-3 but I guess that means playing without a keeper? 😜 No keeper with none of the bench That might have been hursts Hail Mary plan had he still been here on Saturday 🤩 |
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Post by morethanafeeney on Nov 6, 2024 15:32:37 GMT 1
Pierre's got 19 years on me, I'm out of reffing for this season with injury and not allowed to run, but I'd still back myself against Pierre Josh feeney also has no pace whatsoever , can't see him ever playing a top flight game or even championship Pace is a big problem throughout the whole squad. |
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Post by talkingoftheshrews on Nov 6, 2024 16:53:31 GMT 1
Josh feeney also has no pace whatsoever , can't see him ever playing a top flight game or even championship Pace is a big problem throughout the whole squad. Agree, its been an issue for years too. I think it's not surprise that Whalley and even (to a far lesser extent) Sobowale have been fam favourites. They're the few players we've had who have been able to take on an opposition player and beat them for pace. It's one of the reasons why we're so anaemic in attack. Teams don't have to worry about us getting in behind at all, because we offer no threat there to stretch the pitch. That in turn allows them to play higher up and force us back. It feels like our recruitment strategy sees us prefer to sign more rounded, "better" players who are slower than raw players who have pace. Obviously you don't totally raw players, but we've got the balance wrong. Not only does pace offer you advantages in defence and attack, but it'll increase transfer valuation too. |
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