| We’re not just building a team 11:14 - Aug 30 with 2952 views | _sanctimoanious_ |
but a squad! A proper squad not one with ‘filler’. Each player knows when they sign on the dotted line that they have to fight for a starting spot. Stop fretting and enjoy the ride ffs. |  | | |  |
| We’re not just building a team on 11:20 - Aug 30 with 2634 views | franz_tyson |
Ok, but we don’t have a captain and a proper defensive midfielder that can control games yet. And we’ve got far too many players fighting for the front four places. Areas we’re over-loaded and area’s seemingly weak. I’m happy to enjoy the ride, but things aren’t adding up at the moment. |  | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 11:21 - Aug 30 with 2624 views | Guthrum |
The only issue with that being we have a limited squad size for this season, per EFL rules. No more than 20 (or 22, tho that might have been only last season) outfield players whose twentieth birthday was on or before 31st December 2020. So not very much space for short-term swapping or cover. |  |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 11:25 - Aug 30 with 2604 views | _sanctimoanious_ |
| We’re not just building a team on 11:21 - Aug 30 by Guthrum |
The only issue with that being we have a limited squad size for this season, per EFL rules. No more than 20 (or 22, tho that might have been only last season) outfield players whose twentieth birthday was on or before 31st December 2020. So not very much space for short-term swapping or cover. |
But that’s not your concern. We have a highly capable management team who know the rules inside out and can do all the worrying for you. Not all signings will work out. [Post edited 30 Aug 2021 11:30]
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 11:43 - Aug 30 with 2550 views | Guthrum |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 11:25 - Aug 30 by _sanctimoanious_ |
But that’s not your concern. We have a highly capable management team who know the rules inside out and can do all the worrying for you. Not all signings will work out. [Post edited 30 Aug 2021 11:30]
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I'm aware of that. Just pointing out there is a fairly tight technical limit on loading up the squad with good players who can fight each other for spots in the matchday 16 (excluding goalie and spare). Swapping individuals in and out of the registered unit is a formal, written process requiring EFL approval in each case.
On your original point, also think that we have not yet forged that squad into a cohesive team, working smoothly and instinctively together. That's taking time, as one would expect, but we're dropping points while it progresses. | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 12:05 - Aug 30 with 2496 views | itfcjoe |
It’s going to take some serious man management to keep this squad happy, let’s hope Cook is up to the task |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 12:06 - Aug 30 with 2486 views | pointofblue |
| We’re not just building a team on 12:05 - Aug 30 by itfcjoe |
It’s going to take some serious man management to keep this squad happy, let’s hope Cook is up to the task |
It’s fine - half of them will be missing through injury every game so we’ll be able to keep them all happy. | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 12:07 - Aug 30 with 2465 views | chrismakin |
| We’re not just building a team on 12:05 - Aug 30 by itfcjoe |
It’s going to take some serious man management to keep this squad happy, let’s hope Cook is up to the task |
Good job, we have one of the best in the business at man management then
Sources.. ex players, coaches, managers, current players, coaches, managers |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 12:10 - Aug 30 with 2459 views | itfcjoe |
| We’re not just building a team on 12:06 - Aug 30 by pointofblue |
It’s fine - half of them will be missing through injury every game so we’ll be able to keep them all happy. |
Ha - sadly that may be right! | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:21 - Aug 30 with 2343 views | _sanctimoanious_ |
| We’re not just building a team on 12:05 - Aug 30 by itfcjoe |
It’s going to take some serious man management to keep this squad happy, let’s hope Cook is up to the task |
If they can’t get in the side then they may become happy - then you move them on. Isn’t this how it works? Or do we sign 11 guaranteed starters and chuff as filler? Name me a successful club that doesn’t have serious competition for places. Man City have signed Grealish for 100m and subsequently benched Raheem Sterling. | | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:23 - Aug 30 with 2326 views | pointofblue |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:21 - Aug 30 by _sanctimoanious_ |
If they can’t get in the side then they may become happy - then you move them on. Isn’t this how it works? Or do we sign 11 guaranteed starters and chuff as filler? Name me a successful club that doesn’t have serious competition for places. Man City have signed Grealish for 100m and subsequently benched Raheem Sterling. |
As an aside, I have no idea why they spent so much on Grealish and, to date, haven't looked to sign an out and out striker. | |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 13:25 - Aug 30 with 2302 views | 44_not_out |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 11:25 - Aug 30 by _sanctimoanious_ |
But that’s not your concern. We have a highly capable management team who know the rules inside out and can do all the worrying for you. Not all signings will work out. [Post edited 30 Aug 2021 11:30]
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It’s great that you say they know these things inside out….. I’d rather they start winning football matches. | | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:35 - Aug 30 with 2260 views | Bluefish |
Why can't the gaffer get a win from them then? |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:39 - Aug 30 with 2238 views | chrismakin |
What I don't get about the dooms on here today
Lets say they get their wish, and PC is gone next week
Are they excited about the squad that's been put together?
We've one from Sears and Judge, to Edwards and Bonne, Or Hawkins to Pigott
Coulsen from Ward.
Have a day off from what you think of PC and just appreciate the bloody squad that's been put together and the fact that ITFC have actually utilised a transfer window to it's potential, put together incredible deals, sold players for fee's which were unthinkable etc.
hearing bizarre stories on how it's not good to have a squad who want to play.. utter madness. | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:41 - Aug 30 with 2234 views | Bluefish |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:39 - Aug 30 by chrismakin |
What I don't get about the dooms on here today
Lets say they get their wish, and PC is gone next week
Are they excited about the squad that's been put together?
We've one from Sears and Judge, to Edwards and Bonne, Or Hawkins to Pigott
Coulsen from Ward.
Have a day off from what you think of PC and just appreciate the bloody squad that's been put together and the fact that ITFC have actually utilised a transfer window to it's potential, put together incredible deals, sold players for fee's which were unthinkable etc.
hearing bizarre stories on how it's not good to have a squad who want to play.. utter madness. |
If the squad is so amazing why do we have 0 wins? The only explanation can be coaching and/or tactics? | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:42 - Aug 30 with 2224 views | LeoMuff |
| We’re not just building a team on 12:06 - Aug 30 by pointofblue |
It’s fine - half of them will be missing through injury every game so we’ll be able to keep them all happy. |
They clearly seem to have a policy that even if you have the slightest niggle you rest, which will prevent them becoming long term. So yes we will need a quality squad. |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:48 - Aug 30 with 2191 views | strikalite |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:42 - Aug 30 by LeoMuff |
They clearly seem to have a policy that even if you have the slightest niggle you rest, which will prevent them becoming long term. So yes we will need a quality squad. |
Yep, Chaplin - hamstring, Burns still has this Achilles problem...
It's a long long season, we need depth in every single area, even the players who aren't featuring right now will be wise enough to understand this.. |  | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:48 - Aug 30 with 2191 views | leitrimblue |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:35 - Aug 30 by Bluefish |
Why can't the gaffer get a win from them then? |
Time Blubs, time. It's like waiting for Xmas, patience needed |  | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:49 - Aug 30 with 2174 views | chrismakin |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:41 - Aug 30 by Bluefish |
If the squad is so amazing why do we have 0 wins? The only explanation can be coaching and/or tactics? |
Our last 2 squads had been top ... after the opening period of the season
Edwards scored 5 goals........ Your favourite player wasn't he?
The explanation is a mixture of reasons tbh, one which i've repeated daily and bored off as the dooms don't have the patience for it... We're in pre season 2. We're not yet as a collective fit enough and lack of concentration has cost us with the goals we've conceded. | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 13:52 - Aug 30 with 2155 views | 44_not_out |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:49 - Aug 30 by chrismakin |
Our last 2 squads had been top ... after the opening period of the season
Edwards scored 5 goals........ Your favourite player wasn't he?
The explanation is a mixture of reasons tbh, one which i've repeated daily and bored off as the dooms don't have the patience for it... We're in pre season 2. We're not yet as a collective fit enough and lack of concentration has cost us with the goals we've conceded. |
“Pre-season 2”
Do you actually make this stuff up
Has the potential to be the worse sequel ever | | | |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:58 - Aug 30 with 2118 views | Herbivore |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:52 - Aug 30 by 44_not_out |
“Pre-season 2”
Do you actually make this stuff up
Has the potential to be the worse sequel ever |
Yes, he makes this stuff up. |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 14:07 - Aug 30 with 2094 views | chrismakin |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:58 - Aug 30 by Herbivore |
Yes, he makes this stuff up. |
what like you only expecting a team to have 11 players who want to start a game...... and 11 not fussed if they do or not | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 14:15 - Aug 30 with 2078 views | Bluefish |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:49 - Aug 30 by chrismakin |
Our last 2 squads had been top ... after the opening period of the season
Edwards scored 5 goals........ Your favourite player wasn't he?
The explanation is a mixture of reasons tbh, one which i've repeated daily and bored off as the dooms don't have the patience for it... We're in pre season 2. We're not yet as a collective fit enough and lack of concentration has cost us with the goals we've conceded. |
You literally just put positive spin on anything without context or thought it is utter nonsense.
We have 0 wins and you can't question anything at all | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 14:23 - Aug 30 with 2041 views | chrismakin |
| We’re not just building a team on 14:15 - Aug 30 by Bluefish |
You literally just put positive spin on anything without context or thought it is utter nonsense.
We have 0 wins and you can't question anything at all |
I think i've been faily balanced
Regarding PC
I questionned the use of Fraser out wide
I questionned the subbing of Pigott before the Collapse at Cheltenham
I questionned the game management in that fixture too
I questionned if we signed individuals that aren't suited to PC's 4 2 3 1
Regarding the club
I questionned the re-signing at the time of Drinan, Jackson and others
I'e questionned the fonts used by the owners on the stand
I've questionned the website
I've questionned the ticket situation
So being honest i've thrown in my fair of thoughts on things. Positive and Negative. | |
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| We’re not just building a team on 14:26 - Aug 30 with 2029 views | lowhouseblue |
excellent. it would still be nice to win a game though. |  |
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| We’re not just building a team on 14:55 - Aug 30 with 1949 views | _sanctimoanious_ |
| We’re not just building a team on 13:35 - Aug 30 by Bluefish |
Why can't the gaffer get a win from them then? |
Obviously it’s toss that we’ve yet to win but having a storming start, winning the first ten and top at Christmas doesn’t mean anything either. Who knows if things will turn out well, i just think you’re being too quick to get the knives out and forcing the Cook is an idiot too readily. | | | |
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