| Keogh 08:50 - Apr 4 with 4138 views | BuffaloBill |
Starting those games a while back
What was that all about?
Seems a distant memory, thank God 🙠|  |
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| Keogh on 08:53 - Apr 4 with 3458 views | pointofblue |
Putting an experienced player next to Clarke whilst he got used to the set up, I think. |  |
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| Keogh on 08:55 - Apr 4 with 3440 views | BleuBlue |
His whole signing was a weird one. |  | | |
| Keogh on 08:56 - Apr 4 with 3435 views | BuffaloBill |
| Keogh on 08:53 - Apr 4 by pointofblue |
Putting an experienced player next to Clarke whilst he got used to the set up, I think. |
Thought it was prior, either way seems a bit bizarre considering where we are today. Not complaining just an observation of how much can change midway through a season. | |
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| Keogh on 09:00 - Apr 4 with 3406 views | Zx1988 |
| Keogh on 08:55 - Apr 4 by BleuBlue |
His whole signing was a weird one. |
Far from it.
Made sense as experienced back-up, even if it didn't necessarily work out. Similarly, I'm sure his general experience has been very valuable behind the scenes. | |
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| Keogh on 09:03 - Apr 4 with 3357 views | SitfcB |
Got found out at the Cambridge game, good player to have around the squad though. |  |
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| Keogh on 09:13 - Apr 4 with 3301 views | Scuzzer |
I noticed he was leading a group of players through their warm up exercises on Saturday. And none of the Derby fans seem to notice him...strange. |  |
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| Keogh on 09:16 - Apr 4 with 3266 views | TractorCam |
| Keogh on 09:13 - Apr 4 by Scuzzer |
I noticed he was leading a group of players through their warm up exercises on Saturday. And none of the Derby fans seem to notice him...strange. |
Indeed, seems pretty obvious he's been signed as a backup and to gear him for a potential coaching career. |  |
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| Keogh on 09:24 - Apr 4 with 3204 views | blueislander |
| Keogh on 09:16 - Apr 4 by TractorCam |
Indeed, seems pretty obvious he's been signed as a backup and to gear him for a potential coaching career. |
Ditto Aluko. | | | |
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| Keogh on 09:29 - Apr 4 with 3170 views | SomethingBlue |
We're only one niggle away from an issue at centre-back so it's no sure thing that we've seen the last of him out there ... | |
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| Keogh on 09:33 - Apr 4 with 3138 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Keogh on 08:55 - Apr 4 by BleuBlue |
His whole signing was a weird one. |
You're on a bit of a roll here.
Bersant Celina by BleuBlue 3 Apr 2023 22:19Celina doesn’t really fit the McKenna profile. He thinks he’s better than he is and he’s not really a team player. Don’t forget that McKenna said that they had turned down the chance to sign players because he could tell they didn’t really want to come here.
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| Keogh on 09:34 - Apr 4 with 3134 views | Keno |
he was signed for 3 reasons
1, as CB cover in case of injury / lost of form
2, as experienced defender to help with coaching
3, a 'wise old head' in the dressing room to give support to what is a fairly young squad - a role which may be key over the next 8 games
I think all os that was alluded to at the time he signed and he does seem very integral to the squad [Post edited 4 Apr 2023 9:37]
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| Keogh on 09:35 - Apr 4 with 3125 views | xrayspecs |
| Keogh on 09:29 - Apr 4 by SomethingBlue |
We're only one niggle away from an issue at centre-back so it's no sure thing that we've seen the last of him out there ... |
Leigh, Clarke, JD, Davis and Ball can play at CB.
Keogh with a mogga style header to seal promotion, anyone? | | | |
| Keogh on 09:40 - Apr 4 with 3082 views | JakeITFC |
| Keogh on 09:34 - Apr 4 by Keno |
he was signed for 3 reasons
1, as CB cover in case of injury / lost of form
2, as experienced defender to help with coaching
3, a 'wise old head' in the dressing room to give support to what is a fairly young squad - a role which may be key over the next 8 games
I think all os that was alluded to at the time he signed and he does seem very integral to the squad [Post edited 4 Apr 2023 9:37]
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There's a recent cricket book out called Hitting Against the Spin, written with one of the analysts who helped England to win the World Cup in 2019.
In one of the chapters, they talk about the preparation that Eoin Morgan and the coaching staff went through ahead of that tournament, with a great emphasis on trying to replicate what previous winners of the World Cup had done (generally they had teams that had huge amounts of experience of playing together).
I've no doubt that we would have done similar this off-season, and an experienced old head is probably a relative constant in teams that get out of this league (as well as excellent set piece record, something else we've improved) and whilst none of the above is rocket science, I think it does point to a more invested recruitment plan as opposed to just buying the most expensive player available sometimes. |  | | |
| Keogh on 09:50 - Apr 4 with 3017 views | PioneerBlue |
It might not fit the narrative here but it’s seemed clear at the time the overriding reason for his signing was experience. With this, it was important to sign the right character, with capability to share a low load whilst keeping pressure on preferred starter defenders. It might be a surprise but we need a squad to be able to train at high intensity, this being necessary to retain the promotion contender tagline.
We have managed 8 games without conceding a goal, we are conceding a low number of chances per game, it seems an odd time to be picking at the squad, especially the defensive unit and what they are bringing to the party. | |
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| Keogh on 09:57 - Apr 4 with 2968 views | BuffaloBill |
| Keogh on 09:50 - Apr 4 by PioneerBlue |
It might not fit the narrative here but it’s seemed clear at the time the overriding reason for his signing was experience. With this, it was important to sign the right character, with capability to share a low load whilst keeping pressure on preferred starter defenders. It might be a surprise but we need a squad to be able to train at high intensity, this being necessary to retain the promotion contender tagline.
We have managed 8 games without conceding a goal, we are conceding a low number of chances per game, it seems an odd time to be picking at the squad, especially the defensive unit and what they are bringing to the party. |
No my point was I had no issue with the signing, I get the reasons. It was starting I couldn't fathom
Pretty sure he was in and either wolfy or one of the CBs Waa dropped.
That was my point, starting games and you look at where we are now, without signing another CB. | |
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| Keogh on 09:59 - Apr 4 with 2958 views | clive_baker |
I think Keogh's motivation was a route into coaching, an opportunity to learn from the current structure at Town and potentially stay on in that capacity, and a move back closer to his family. Things were also pretty sh1t at Blackpool.
We were always going to want 4 senior heads there so with Woolfenden, Burgess and Edmundson it made sense to bring in someone capable, but perhaps not expectant to play every week. With the added benefit that he can and has added that maturity and leadership off the pitch. He's been getting rave reviews by all accounts, a really popular guy.
I think it's important to have a balance of characters, ages etc around the place. Not every signing has to be the next big thing in order for them to be deemed a good addition. Plus he was cheap. |  |
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| Keogh on 10:36 - Apr 4 with 2739 views | Steve_M |
| Keogh on 09:03 - Apr 4 by SitfcB |
Got found out at the Cambridge game, good player to have around the squad though. |
Yes, played well against Morecambe but his lack of pace absolutely showed at Cambridge by allowing them as way way to relieve press pressure in the second half. |  |
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| Keogh on 10:43 - Apr 4 with 2709 views | Guthrum |
Keogh has only started four League games all season:
Morecambe A, 1-2 win (Woolfenden dropped to bench)
Wycombe A, 1-0 loss (Woolfenden injured)
Morecambe H, 4-0 win (Clarke's debut)
Cambridge A, 1-1 draw (unchanged starting lineup from the above)
The Wycombe loss can hardly be put at his door (goal came from wide on our left and IMO was mostly chance it went in over Walton's reach). Cambridge the whole team were somewhat lacklustre.
He may not be as fast as he once was, but Keogh is a commanding organiser at the back, constantly barking out instructions and warnings (loud enough to hear on the commentary).
He was hired as a backup defender and trainee coach, nothing strange about those four starts at all. |  |
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| Keogh on 10:53 - Apr 4 with 2611 views | Wickets |
| Keogh on 08:56 - Apr 4 by BuffaloBill |
Thought it was prior, either way seems a bit bizarre considering where we are today. Not complaining just an observation of how much can change midway through a season. |
I thought it was strange that we started at Bristol with Harness and Aluco as our no 10's with Chaplin and Broadhead on the bench but we move on . Suppose hindsight is a great thing . |  | | |
| Keogh on 11:17 - Apr 4 with 2495 views | BigCommon |
Pretty sure he only played when we were low on numbers, apart from Pizza Cup games...
From memory, Woolfy was out for a couple of games and Burgess had his face caved in. And Fridge was in and out with niggles....
Think Keogh would have learned quite a bit about some of our team, just from being on the pitch with them. .I'd like to think that this extra insight has helped no end in coaching our defence into the record breaking unit it is today...
Can't imagine our back 5 suddenly woke up and started playing like world beaters. There would have been a lot of work gone into all this, behind the scenes. Lots of unseen, unsung heroes..Keogh is most definitely amongst them.
Love the way KM and all our players are continually mentioning squad players and coaches , all doing their bit, as a galvanised unit......They know....And so do most of us... |  | | |
| Keogh on 12:39 - Apr 4 with 2239 views | cressi |
| Keogh on 11:17 - Apr 4 by BigCommon |
Pretty sure he only played when we were low on numbers, apart from Pizza Cup games...
From memory, Woolfy was out for a couple of games and Burgess had his face caved in. And Fridge was in and out with niggles....
Think Keogh would have learned quite a bit about some of our team, just from being on the pitch with them. .I'd like to think that this extra insight has helped no end in coaching our defence into the record breaking unit it is today...
Can't imagine our back 5 suddenly woke up and started playing like world beaters. There would have been a lot of work gone into all this, behind the scenes. Lots of unseen, unsung heroes..Keogh is most definitely amongst them.
Love the way KM and all our players are continually mentioning squad players and coaches , all doing their bit, as a galvanised unit......They know....And so do most of us... |
I actually think it has been a excellent signing Wolfie has come on leaps and bounds this season and showing the promise we saw when younger.
Burgess is no longer just a clogger as some people saw him and should be proud of his performances even after a nasty injury.
Only one not to really improve has been Edmondson maybe he had reached his ceiling maybe injuries who knows.
I'm sure Keogh and Aluko have been really important in the dressing room and in training. | | | |
| Keogh on 13:00 - Apr 4 with 2164 views | ringwoodblue |
Hopefully we can bring him on for a last hoorah in the Fleetwood game after we have secured promotion |  |
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| Keogh on 13:12 - Apr 4 with 2104 views | RobTheMonk |
And to think that Cook played Nsiala over Wolfie...
Different players flourish under different managers, but Wolfie is now part of a defence that just don't concede goals. |  | | |
| Keogh on 13:41 - Apr 4 with 2001 views | Guthrum |
| Keogh on 13:12 - Apr 4 by RobTheMonk |
And to think that Cook played Nsiala over Wolfie...
Different players flourish under different managers, but Wolfie is now part of a defence that just don't concede goals. |
Tho Town nowadays defend by keeping the ball well up the pitch as much as possible, defending at the front and in midfield (the Derby match being something of an exception). Nsiala was pretty decent as a last-ditch, block-in-the-box type of defender, which fitted with our style at the time. Woolfenden can defend, but his chief attribute is being the lauchpad for attacks, along with Burgess and Walton.
The problem with mounting your defence right in front of your own goal is that one slip, a missed cross and you concede. One bit of clumsiness and a penalty is given. A lot easier to keep clean sheets when the opposition can rarely get within shooting range. | |
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| Keogh on 14:31 - Apr 4 with 1859 views | MaySixth |
Luckily you are not a football manager. |  |
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