| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? 21:51 - Jan 12 with 7116 views | blue_curacao |
Ok, so it's a bit of a provocative title! But my question is really aimed at those who slate Jackson and Ladapo. If they aren't good enough at this level then why does he play them? Maybe he's not such a good judge of a player after all...
Genuinely interested to hear why people who don't rate them think he picks them
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 21:57 - Jan 12 with 6374 views | Steve_M |
We already have one Frimmers on here thanks.
It’s because we didn’t sign the second forward we needed last Summer. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:08 - Jan 12 with 6244 views | peterleeblue |
I imagine its because as we are still a team transitioning from one league to another and we don't quite have Championship squad depth yet. |  | | |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:10 - Jan 12 with 6233 views | Stewart27 |
Yes he is.
I’ve been looking at this from the wrong angle all this time. | | | |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:14 - Jan 12 with 6171 views | GlasgowBlue |
Awful manager and other clubs should give him a wide berth. Looks like we’ll be saddled with him for several more seasons. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:30 - Jan 12 with 6067 views | redrickstuhaart |
Possibly the most idiotic post on here yet. And, yes, I include flying cars. | | | |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:52 - Jan 12 with 5925 views | FrimleyBlue |
Apart from not having any other options. Both players have their talents.
They aren't however of the quality needed to maintain a promotion push but never the less they are still of a level to compete in the division.
If we have our summer heads on its ok to see them playing short term.
If we are to maintain a promotion push we need better thus window without a doubt. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 23:03 - Jan 12 with 5888 views | strikalite |
Because they're two players who did well last season and although aren't first choice players have never let him down. Ideally he needed another striker going into the season, that's obvious, if that had happened I guess Ladapo would have been moved on, but it didn't therefore he was needed as a back up to Hirst...
Ladapo has lost his confidence, it happens, Jackson offers pace and energy but wouldn't be his replacement for Hirst and he would know that, but as cover they do a job and until he finds better they'll be used because they're still within his squad and the best we have right now.. |  | | |
| Both Ladapo and Jackson played a big part in our promotion campaign on 23:11 - Jan 12 with 5854 views | unstableblue |
So we should always pay the respect and give the support that contribution deserves.
Yes they’re not top Championship players but on that day they can make a difference in this league. And whilst they’re Town players we back them.
The project will mean improvements to the squad that will see them leave. And we should make sure with a good memory of the Town fan base. |  |
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| Both Ladapo and Jackson played a big part in our promotion campaign on 23:16 - Jan 12 with 5817 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Both Ladapo and Jackson played a big part in our promotion campaign on 23:11 - Jan 12 by unstableblue |
So we should always pay the respect and give the support that contribution deserves.
Yes they’re not top Championship players but on that day they can make a difference in this league. And whilst they’re Town players we back them.
The project will mean improvements to the squad that will see them leave. And we should make sure with a good memory of the Town fan base. |
However
They are highly paid footballers
If they don't want groups of fans jeering. They have to run for balls that are not going out for a goal kick and when through on goal 1 on 1.. not turn backwards.
You don't need to be prem quality to do that. | |
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| Ey?! on 23:39 - Jan 12 with 5749 views | unstableblue |
| Both Ladapo and Jackson played a big part in our promotion campaign on 23:16 - Jan 12 by FrimleyBlue |
However
They are highly paid footballers
If they don't want groups of fans jeering. They have to run for balls that are not going out for a goal kick and when through on goal 1 on 1.. not turn backwards.
You don't need to be prem quality to do that. |
Jackson put in an absolute shift against Leicester for 70mins replacing Hirst. Yes of course he’s not Hirst. But do we get the draw without his work rate?
Ladapo is a confidence and streaky player. He’s hardly played. But he can finish. Give him a break. | |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 00:08 - Jan 13 with 5660 views | Ryorry |
Getting a tad fed up with the stupid shock-jock tactics by a small number of people on here, including yourself now, tbh.
Other people are more patient than me - I'm not gonna waste my time in answering your silly pseudo-question. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 04:13 - Jan 13 with 5406 views | BlueBadger |
'Frimmers tribute act' is no ambition in life to have son. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 05:03 - Jan 13 with 5367 views | BondiBlue |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:08 - Jan 12 by peterleeblue |
I imagine its because as we are still a team transitioning from one league to another and we don't quite have Championship squad depth yet. |
This is what i was going to say. Victims of our own success at the moment.
He knows exactly what we need. What we need right now is for fans to get behind the players while he works to upgrade. | |
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| Ey?! on 09:45 - Jan 13 with 4951 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Ey?! on 23:39 - Jan 12 by unstableblue |
Jackson put in an absolute shift against Leicester for 70mins replacing Hirst. Yes of course he’s not Hirst. But do we get the draw without his work rate?
Ladapo is a confidence and streaky player. He’s hardly played. But he can finish. Give him a break. |
Of all posters talking about a specific player you can't be asking me to give ladapo a break. I love the guy.
BUT there are minimum requirements.
Freddie had a spell before he scored last season but people loved his off the ball efforts and the way he worked with his team. He just needs to do that and he'll have that support again.
Jackson Is Jackson. He does a certain job. I don't dislike him. | |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 10:00 - Jan 13 with 4903 views | SomethingBlue |
Having re read this you are clearly trying to provoke but if anyone wants to slate Jackson/Ladapo they’d better not be showing up at the ground later. [Post edited 13 Jan 2024 10:04]
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 10:06 - Jan 13 with 4865 views | billlm |
Jackson is being played out of position because of his speed he's a half decent wide man at this level and his defensive duties are better than burns,
McK can only manage what he has,
Squads a long way off full development,
He's a good manager |  | | |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 11:29 - Jan 13 with 4727 views | Vic |
I’m assuming that you’re really asking those who moan about Ladders and Jackson playing if they questioning McKennas judgement.
I think the evidence is clear that KM knows more than the few mindless moaners on here. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 11:51 - Jan 13 with 4670 views | J2BLUE |
McKenna has spoken repeatedly about attributes. Jackson is still regularly linked with other Championship clubs so we could likely have got rid of him if we wanted to. He offers something no one else currently does and is versatile.
Ladapo is a victim of our success. He has been a fantastic signing when you think what he was brought in to do. We've progressed very quickly and he's not a top end Championship striker. That's not a criticism, he was never signed to be a top end Championship striker. He can still do a job though and when he leaves he should go with our thanks and respect for what he did for this club. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 11:52 - Jan 13 with 4663 views | WestSussexBlue |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 22:10 - Jan 12 by Stewart27 |
Yes he is.
I’ve been looking at this from the wrong angle all this time. |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:00 - Jan 13 with 4619 views | blue_curacao |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 11:29 - Jan 13 by Vic |
I’m assuming that you’re really asking those who moan about Ladders and Jackson playing if they questioning McKennas judgement.
I think the evidence is clear that KM knows more than the few mindless moaners on here. |
Precisely | | | |
| I'll bite on 12:10 - Jan 13 with 4576 views | Dyland |
Because we haven't signed all the forwards we need to improve in that area yet. It's the second window since promotion ffs.
Now now now now now now now! I want it now now now now now now now!
I've purposefully stayed off here (the only social media I use regularly) last couple of weeks and man is it nice. Impatient ignorant numpties are everywhere of course, but it's easier to ignore them in the flesh. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:16 - Jan 13 with 4539 views | NthQldITFC |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:00 - Jan 13 by blue_curacao |
Precisely |
That was how I read your post too, as an oblique criticism of people knocking Ladapo and Jackson. But it was undoubtedly a stupid and inflammatory way of doing it if that was the sole intention. |  |
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:18 - Jan 13 with 4526 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
“Ok, so it's a bit of a provocative title”
…but I’ll post it anyway and see what reaction I get.. | | | |
| Fair enough on 12:19 - Jan 13 with 4521 views | Dyland |
| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:00 - Jan 13 by blue_curacao |
Precisely |
The title to my response was also poorly aimed methinks, apols. The response itself stands of course, but isn't aimed at you. Innit and that.
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| Is McKenna a sh*t manager? on 12:31 - Jan 13 with 4461 views | pointofblue |
Outside of Hirst, striker is the one area where Ashton has let McKenna down this season. And even in August there were questions about whether Hirst could play such a key role at this level (of course he could). But Scarlett's arrival smelt of panic and he wasn't at the standard required. I do not want to see him back. I think managing to sign the right player up top makes or breaks the season. | |
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