| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? 08:43 - Apr 23 with 1966 views | Edmundo |
It'll be interesting to see if he drops the loanees out of the squad altogether, with possible exception of Cajuste,, and starts to mould a cohesive squad with eyes on next season. Is Delap out of the 11 partly because of that (granted he has sore ribs, and we can't sell him if he gets properly crocked either)?
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:28 - Apr 23 with 1865 views | Guthrum |
I really don't see the point, or what we gain by doing that.
The present squad, minus loan players and Delap, is not the one with which we will start next season. There will be other departures and hirings, plus maybe the return of some of our own loans (e.g. Humprys).
The opposition is going to be very different next year (even Leicester will likely be much changed).
In any case, these games are not entirely 'dead rubbers'. The club receives more money for finishing 18th than 19th, quite apart from the matter of pride.
We're paying these players, why not use them? There will be plenty of preseason during preseason in which to tune up our actual Championship squad.
Edit: It's not that an injured Delap would be unsellable, that is purely a judgement to be made by the hiring club. The £30m trigger clause protects our minimum fee, fit or otherwise. If Delap does not leave for any reason, we have a striker who will be a monster in the Championship. [Post edited 23 Apr 9:46]
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:29 - Apr 23 with 1848 views | LA_Tractor_Boy |
Don't forget that finishing above Leicester is worth about £3M and is likely to mean we don't have to play in the first round of the League Cup next season.
So KMc and Gamechanger will want us to finish as strongly as possible. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:33 - Apr 23 with 1830 views | BlueBlood90 |
If Delap's release clause is only £30m then we have no reason to keep him in the shop window as there will be 20+ clubs willing to pay it. Therefore I'd rather continue starting Hirst for the remaining games so he can gain some momentum ready for next season. |  |
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:40 - Apr 23 with 1801 views | exeterblue10 |
It must still be a possibility (however slim) that Man City get hit with a hefty points deduction which would see them relegated. On that basis, finishing 18th could be massive and therefore the strategy has to be to put out the strongest side for each game with a real intent to get more points on the board. | | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:41 - Apr 23 with 1797 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
He will and should play the best available team to try and win games.
Although, half the squad seems to be injured so not sure he has much of a choice in who he plays atm. |  |
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:54 - Apr 23 with 1736 views | blueasfook |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:40 - Apr 23 by exeterblue10 |
It must still be a possibility (however slim) that Man City get hit with a hefty points deduction which would see them relegated. On that basis, finishing 18th could be massive and therefore the strategy has to be to put out the strongest side for each game with a real intent to get more points on the board. |
That's just not going to happen. We're done for, down, finished, kaput, cheerio, adios. |  |
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:24 - Apr 23 with 1633 views | PhilTWTD |
I asked Kieran about this at last week's presser. His answer at the end of this.
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:37 - Apr 23 with 1560 views | roblenton |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:24 - Apr 23 by PhilTWTD |
I asked Kieran about this at last week's presser. His answer at the end of this.
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It’s also not inconceivable that West Ham will lose their next 4 matches as they are so bad (Brighton, spurs, Man Utd and Forest) so if we could win maybe a couple and beat them last match it will give a bit of pride back to show we belong in the league and give good confidence for next season too | | | |
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:41 - Apr 23 with 1542 views | _clive_baker_ |
They're not dead rubber, there's an additional £3m+ of prize money for finishing 18th rather than 19th, and professional pride at stake.
We play our strongest team, go down swinging, and try to see how close to 30 points we can get. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:57 - Apr 23 with 1451 views | bsw72 |
We play the best team possible in KMs perspective out of respect to both the squad and the opposition - it may only be money to us for 18th vs 19th but we can influence where other teams finish, including European places.
I'd be disappointed if we did anything else, would be unprofessional. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:15 - Apr 23 with 1411 views | MattinLondon |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:33 - Apr 23 by BlueBlood90 |
If Delap's release clause is only £30m then we have no reason to keep him in the shop window as there will be 20+ clubs willing to pay it. Therefore I'd rather continue starting Hirst for the remaining games so he can gain some momentum ready for next season. |
Totally disagree. Delap has continuously worked hard on the pitch and deserves to start.
Momentum is one thing but when there’s an off-season between this seasons end and the start of next season then that is irrelevant. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:26 - Apr 23 with 1381 views | OldFart71 |
I do have reservations as to whether all these players that aren't being used are just due to injury. We know that there are three players on long term injuries but what about Hutchinson and Philogene are they just being held back for next season. To an extent we do need to have one eye on next season. It could be argued we have by our purchases that the whole season had one eye on if we got demoted what those players would be worth with possibly the exception being Szmodics. | | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:38 - Apr 23 with 1352 views | StNeotsBlue |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:26 - Apr 23 by OldFart71 |
I do have reservations as to whether all these players that aren't being used are just due to injury. We know that there are three players on long term injuries but what about Hutchinson and Philogene are they just being held back for next season. To an extent we do need to have one eye on next season. It could be argued we have by our purchases that the whole season had one eye on if we got demoted what those players would be worth with possibly the exception being Szmodics. |
Philogene is definitely a long term injury. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:49 - Apr 23 with 1320 views | algy |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 10:57 - Apr 23 by bsw72 |
We play the best team possible in KMs perspective out of respect to both the squad and the opposition - it may only be money to us for 18th vs 19th but we can influence where other teams finish, including European places.
I'd be disappointed if we did anything else, would be unprofessional. |
More importantly out of respect to the town fans, supporters, season ticket holders etc. | |
| I was there when McKenna's ITFC won in the Premier League at Home. |
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 12:18 - Apr 23 with 1235 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:33 - Apr 23 by BlueBlood90 |
If Delap's release clause is only £30m then we have no reason to keep him in the shop window as there will be 20+ clubs willing to pay it. Therefore I'd rather continue starting Hirst for the remaining games so he can gain some momentum ready for next season. |
Play Delap. Hope he picks up an injury that keeps him out of action until early February.
Then play him to the end of the Championship season.
Get promoted.
Keep Delap.
Do better next time.
Keep Delap.
(The above only works in a multiverse where Chelsea don't just drop £30 million on an injured young player and put them in their live action Panini Album) | | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 18:51 - Apr 23 with 890 views | stonojnr |
well number 1 approach would be, these arent "dead rubber" matches, pick the team and squad based on that. | | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 19:26 - Apr 23 with 826 views | Meadowlark |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 09:33 - Apr 23 by BlueBlood90 |
If Delap's release clause is only £30m then we have no reason to keep him in the shop window as there will be 20+ clubs willing to pay it. Therefore I'd rather continue starting Hirst for the remaining games so he can gain some momentum ready for next season. |
Just because £30M triggers the release that doesn't mean that's all we'll get - does it? Surely that's the starting price and bids above that figure will roll in. |  | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 19:30 - Apr 23 with 810 views | Bellevue_Blue |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 19:26 - Apr 23 by Meadowlark |
Just because £30M triggers the release that doesn't mean that's all we'll get - does it? Surely that's the starting price and bids above that figure will roll in. |
No 30M release clause is exactly that, pay 30M and it's automatically accepted. Makes no difference if one club or 10 do it, each one is accepted. [Post edited 23 Apr 19:31]
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| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 21:05 - Apr 23 with 668 views | Sarge |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 11:15 - Apr 23 by MattinLondon |
Totally disagree. Delap has continuously worked hard on the pitch and deserves to start.
Momentum is one thing but when there’s an off-season between this seasons end and the start of next season then that is irrelevant. |
I would just play both. We carry hardly any attacking threat as it is and can barely keep the ball in the oppositions half so what is there to lose going with two up top. | | | |
| How does KM approach these "dead rubber" matches? on 21:19 - Apr 23 with 640 views | TractorFrog |
I would like to see Luongo back in the team. He was crucial to our success last season, for interceptions and passing, and the defensive cover for Davis which was far more than what he has had this season. I have seen little to suggest Taylor and even Phillips should be above him in the pecking order. Morsy and Luongo dominated every midfield last season and they are only slightly older now. |  |
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