My take on the current team and recruitment 06:25 - Aug 26 with 3905 views | Bluefish | Warning will contain some dodgy analogies. I would suggest if my posts make you irrationally angry then not to read on but we all know that you will respond with abuse regardless and then say they no one cares about my posts For me building a team is like kitting a rook out with furniture, you have to work out what you need and then measure up and find something the right size and look to match the room. There is no point having a living that only contains sofas or a dining room that only had tables. Hurst got it wrong there for me by signing players that he would like but not considering how they go together. Kayden Jackson and Gwion Edwards are terrible but if you had 10 others together working hard as a unit and just relied on those 2 to run fast occasionally you might make it work. Lambert just throw more and more furniture into the room and probably would have been one of those houses on hoarders from hell that have cat sh*t in the corner Cook had the perfect opportunity to completely clear the room and instead of finding perfect size, colour and shape to fit he could start again with bold statement pieces. This seemed to start well enough. We got the 2 x CMs that a team is built around and we put in the pace of Burns and versatility of Burns to sort the wide issue. Couple of forward, couple of left backs and a couple of centre backs. We are fitting the room out well but it now seems to have gone awry, at the end we have just thrown in loads of wide players without the consideration to the size, shape of colourscheme of the room. We have now moved furniture around to accommodate and it doesn't really work, Fraser was a statement piece to build the room around and is now stuck in a corner. It has parts looking bare and others looking cluttered. We are not far off but we need a quick reassessment to get the bits to work together properly Already tl;dr territory but a few words on the recruits Evans - appears to be the sh*thkuse in centre midfield. Our Scott Brown or Robbie Savage but at the moment he seems to be winding himself up more than the opposition. One minute spraying the ball round and the next giving it away cheaply. Needs to settle in quickly and just calm down a bit. Harper- looks like a rolls royce on the ball but also like many expensive cars is therefore not used enough. Similar to how Pogba is for Man U at times will look world class but in others disappears. Really hope he can become a legend here because the talent is there Pigott- I was very happy by the signing but I'm a bit worried. He is playing the full width of the pitch and a big team with 2 up top can't do that. He needs to be more disciplined or to be played with 2 up top. We looked better when Bonne was leading the line. I spoke to a big afc Wimbledon fan and he asked me my view, I said I had concerns about him aerially for a big man and he confirmed that he isn't good in the air. That is a problem for me for a lone striker with just small quick players playing off then. We've seen it before with Pitman, Keane and Samny Parkin boooo Bonne - I like the look of him and he should be the one leading the line for me Fraser - not impressed so far, very patchy but maybe needs to be central. Can we make that work though? Chaplin- not seen enough to be impressed but the review from the Cov supporting FIL wasn't very complimentary and he is very good usually at spotting a player Edwards- We've all said it he looks a classic apart so we just have to find ways to get him on the ball. Would have been a perfect fit with him a dobra in the wide roles Hladky is too early to tell, he hasn't had enough to do yet. Burgess very promising but again too early. The team looks like it is missing Matt Crooks for me, not sure if we will find a way to solve that. The midfield possibly needs to include Carolll as well while the other 2 find their way but we need to sort the shape quickly, pre season seems wasted in regard to getting the shape drilled in Hopefully it comes good quickly starting with Saturday but once it does there isn't a great deal of room for error |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 12:48 - Aug 26 with 702 views | HighgateBlue |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 11:02 - Aug 26 by Bluefish | Tough to work out really and that is part of the issue. We look like we need 3 in the middle but you can't leave out Edwards. Pigott needs another striker until he becomes more disciplined but we also want Fraser behind the striker I would go with Hladky, he need the faith put in him. Right back either kvy or burns. Kvy has looked a bit short of confidence but I would stick with him albeit I would rest him occasionally Centre backs. Woolf and Burgess. No reason to change, woolf is playing well despite the weird criticism Left back. I haven't seen coulson yet but happy enough with penney he has a good engine. From what I've heard coulson will be better Now is the issue. I am a fan of 2 up top but that would mean 442 (4411 is the same) and cook is unlikely to do that. For now I'll stick with Harper and Cook but I would be ready to bring Carroll on when needed. He should have come on vs Cheltenham early on in the 2nd half Edwards left and either dobra or burns on the right Bonne up top and then either pig or fraser behind. Not convinced by Fraser but he needs a run in that position and to be given the ball, he doesn't seem to go looking for it out wide It is all I can judge on at the moment so time will tell for the other players |
I'd go with the side that quad posted at 12:10 (Assuming everyone on that list is fit and fully up to speed, which they might not be). Agree re Hladky - not convinced thus far but he needs a run of games and hopefully he'll show last season's form. I'd stick with KVY. He's a perfect fit for the Cook formation. I'd like to see Coulson get a run of games. Great goal Penney, but defensively perhaps not great. I assume you mean Evans not Cook! (Still allergic to the surname?) If Evans is not impressing, I think Carroll may get a chance, but so far Cook has shown confidence in Evans. I'd play Chaplin if and when fit. Shame Dobs doesn't seem likely to be a big part of things just yet, but let's be patient with him. Bonne up front, Fraser behind. I don't think Norwood should be frozen out, when fit. Pig has been a bit of a disappointment for me so far, but let's let things settle down. |  | |  |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:25 - Aug 26 with 678 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 11:15 - Aug 26 by Guthrum | That all looks pretty reasonable to me. I suspect a couple of the second-hand bits of furniture we went for were not for sale, or had already gone. Plus maybe winning two speculative bids on Ebay when we'd only really required one of them. Thus we perhaps have two sofas, but not enough bookcases. We've also had a bit of bother with some of the furniture arriving damaged, or the legs coming unscrewed the first time we used them. The interior designer is enthusiastic and has a good reputation, but not got things right yet. |
OMG....so you're saying Cook is.... |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:42 - Aug 26 with 665 views | ElephantintheRoom | It's probably more like buying an old run-dwon house on the cheap, gutting it, selling off some nice or tarnished feature items to a reclaim yard and then buying a load of cheap furniture from MFI - or their current equivalent IKEA - and then being surprised that it doesnt really work and will fall apart sooner rather than later - whilst looking good enough to fool the masses. Other than that I tend to agree that it is a tad early to be too critical - other than it looks more each passing day like something cobbled toether by that changing rooms pseud |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 14:33 - Aug 26 with 614 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:42 - Aug 26 by ElephantintheRoom | It's probably more like buying an old run-dwon house on the cheap, gutting it, selling off some nice or tarnished feature items to a reclaim yard and then buying a load of cheap furniture from MFI - or their current equivalent IKEA - and then being surprised that it doesnt really work and will fall apart sooner rather than later - whilst looking good enough to fool the masses. Other than that I tend to agree that it is a tad early to be too critical - other than it looks more each passing day like something cobbled toether by that changing rooms pseud |
How on earth can you call it cheap furniture when we've been outgunning other teams to get these players, often on wages, and also against the division above? |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 14:33 - Aug 26 with 612 views | Herbivore |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:42 - Aug 26 by ElephantintheRoom | It's probably more like buying an old run-dwon house on the cheap, gutting it, selling off some nice or tarnished feature items to a reclaim yard and then buying a load of cheap furniture from MFI - or their current equivalent IKEA - and then being surprised that it doesnt really work and will fall apart sooner rather than later - whilst looking good enough to fool the masses. Other than that I tend to agree that it is a tad early to be too critical - other than it looks more each passing day like something cobbled toether by that changing rooms pseud |
All of the edge, none of the clue. |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 14:36 - Aug 26 with 607 views | hype313 |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:42 - Aug 26 by ElephantintheRoom | It's probably more like buying an old run-dwon house on the cheap, gutting it, selling off some nice or tarnished feature items to a reclaim yard and then buying a load of cheap furniture from MFI - or their current equivalent IKEA - and then being surprised that it doesnt really work and will fall apart sooner rather than later - whilst looking good enough to fool the masses. Other than that I tend to agree that it is a tad early to be too critical - other than it looks more each passing day like something cobbled toether by that changing rooms pseud |
I've seen some absurd analogies on here, but this one tops the lot. |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 14:46 - Aug 26 with 584 views | Guthrum |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 13:25 - Aug 26 by BanksterDebtSlave | OMG....so you're saying Cook is.... |
He's got the hair for it, err ... |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 15:20 - Aug 26 with 546 views | Coastalblue |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 14:33 - Aug 26 by Herbivore | All of the edge, none of the clue. |
Budgie innit. Thinks he's getting subtle digs in but just looks stupid most of the time. |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 15:33 - Aug 26 with 541 views | Illinoisblue |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 15:20 - Aug 26 by Coastalblue | Budgie innit. Thinks he's getting subtle digs in but just looks stupid most of the time. |
Think Phil has confirmed he’s not a budgie. Just someone trying way too hard. |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 16:41 - Aug 26 with 497 views | timothyeo |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 07:57 - Aug 26 by Herbivore | Looking at the squad any competent manager should be able to find a team and system from those players that is capable of top 6 as a minimum. It's now up to Cook to show he can do that. I'm not overly worried, a win is needed to settle some nerves and get some points on the board, but with the quality in the squad now that win should be coming on Saturday. |
I think a decent manager has this team top 2. A bang average league one / two manager has us top 6. Another Lambert has us outside playoffs. |  | |  |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 18:15 - Aug 26 with 466 views | WilbrahamBlue |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 16:41 - Aug 26 by timothyeo | I think a decent manager has this team top 2. A bang average league one / two manager has us top 6. Another Lambert has us outside playoffs. |
Does anybody consider the fact that League 1 teams seem to have got their sh*t together this season compared to last years league 1? We didn't think Wigan would be recruiting like this a few months ago. Sheff Wed have quality and are flying straight off the bat. Wycombe are fully prepared for this season compared to many that come down. Same Rotherham. Pompey much better start, compared to last season Sunderland seem to be more on it, with a more settled team than us from the start Bolton big club with real momentum. Burton incred form last third of last year and continued. Charlton...anyone for Charlton? would you be surprised if they were in the top 6? Lincoln? Its going to be harder this year. Wigan will think they have an incredible squad, Sheff Wed will be thinking like we did coming down - champ squad too good for this league. Sunderland filling up with highly rated prem young loanees. We are behaving very insularly, there are plenty of comparable teams towards the top in different ways. We sit (generally) 2nd or 3rd favourites with bookies, 2nd would be a great season no? 3rd would mean we have accumulated a lot of points therefore that would usually mean a v good season too? Top 4-6 finish and stronger as season builds to play offs would work for me. [Post edited 26 Aug 2021 18:26]
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 20:17 - Aug 26 with 424 views | Bluefish |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 18:15 - Aug 26 by WilbrahamBlue | Does anybody consider the fact that League 1 teams seem to have got their sh*t together this season compared to last years league 1? We didn't think Wigan would be recruiting like this a few months ago. Sheff Wed have quality and are flying straight off the bat. Wycombe are fully prepared for this season compared to many that come down. Same Rotherham. Pompey much better start, compared to last season Sunderland seem to be more on it, with a more settled team than us from the start Bolton big club with real momentum. Burton incred form last third of last year and continued. Charlton...anyone for Charlton? would you be surprised if they were in the top 6? Lincoln? Its going to be harder this year. Wigan will think they have an incredible squad, Sheff Wed will be thinking like we did coming down - champ squad too good for this league. Sunderland filling up with highly rated prem young loanees. We are behaving very insularly, there are plenty of comparable teams towards the top in different ways. We sit (generally) 2nd or 3rd favourites with bookies, 2nd would be a great season no? 3rd would mean we have accumulated a lot of points therefore that would usually mean a v good season too? Top 4-6 finish and stronger as season builds to play offs would work for me. [Post edited 26 Aug 2021 18:26]
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In all reality you seem a bit out of touch. Not getting promoted is epic failure |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 21:20 - Aug 26 with 404 views | Swansea_Blue |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 07:21 - Aug 26 by Meadowlark | I agree with you. About Carroll. |
He's a footballer, and we haven't had many of those over the last god knows how many years. Whether we can use him properly is another matter. There's no reason at all why he can't be our midfield anchor. He'll do the role Dozzell was asked to do last season, but better, and in his sleep. That then causes issues with fitting in Harper and Evans, as I don't think you'd need a two sitting deep. Better Carroll sitting and 2 ahead of him imo (or at least one sitting off the ball but licence to bomb on). For me it'd be Carroll and then Harper, with the latter getting forward more. It looks like Harper could do more to open play up between the lines than Evans. But then Evans didn't come here to start on the bench... Glad I'm not a football manager. |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 21:37 - Aug 26 with 399 views | LeoMuff |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 15:33 - Aug 26 by Illinoisblue | Think Phil has confirmed he’s not a budgie. Just someone trying way too hard. |
How does Phil know if he is a budgie or not ? |  |
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My take on the current team and recruitment on 21:57 - Aug 26 with 386 views | Plums |
My take on the current team and recruitment on 21:37 - Aug 26 by LeoMuff | How does Phil know if he is a budgie or not ? |
He’s got a Trill filter |  |
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