| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted 14:36 - Aug 31 with 1373 views | Dubtractor |
We're not at anything like the level we need to be, and following on from last season we need to see some improvements soon.
But if you're calling for him to be sacked after 4 games of a new season, then you're a pretty crap supporter to be completely honest, especially when it's pretty clear we've been missing some key additions and with one new CM getting up to speed and starting with our 4th or 5th choice in the other CM position until yesterday.
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:38 - Aug 31 with 1178 views | GlasgowBlue |
Good post. Completely agree. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:41 - Aug 31 with 1137 views | J2BLUE |
Yep. It's not shutting down any criticism like some claim. It's the massively OTT reactions.
I thought it was a bit odd Azon came on so late if he's going to enjoy the physicality. That game needed someone who likes to scrap. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:43 - Aug 31 with 1101 views | FrimleyBlue |
I don't think there are any serious KM out posts. At least I dont think they are serious.
But there are also many who have stated that no matter what happens. We stick with KM after all he's done
I think there's a balance of not wanting him to soon to being happy no matter what happens.
At the moment he's not getting results. He hasn't done for over a year. He's got a month or so of getting this team gelled and up the league table.. the owners will be looking it very closely though. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:44 - Aug 31 with 1093 views | blueoutlook |
We need a plan to break this low block down. KM hasn’t really been able to do it since he has been here. All teams know how he will play now,so adopt it,and that’s it then we have no answer. Our forward players are too lightweight as well, they get knocked off the ball to easily,did last season and are again this season. |  | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:45 - Aug 31 with 1080 views | J2BLUE |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:43 - Aug 31 by FrimleyBlue |
I don't think there are any serious KM out posts. At least I dont think they are serious.
But there are also many who have stated that no matter what happens. We stick with KM after all he's done
I think there's a balance of not wanting him to soon to being happy no matter what happens.
At the moment he's not getting results. He hasn't done for over a year. He's got a month or so of getting this team gelled and up the league table.. the owners will be looking it very closely though. |
They seem to be serious enough. The dim and easily led going early. | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:51 - Aug 31 with 1020 views | waveneyblue |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:43 - Aug 31 by FrimleyBlue |
I don't think there are any serious KM out posts. At least I dont think they are serious.
But there are also many who have stated that no matter what happens. We stick with KM after all he's done
I think there's a balance of not wanting him to soon to being happy no matter what happens.
At the moment he's not getting results. He hasn't done for over a year. He's got a month or so of getting this team gelled and up the league table.. the owners will be looking it very closely though. |
If that's the case, theres a hell of a lot of "unserious" ones.
I will never get why people come and post on here, denying the stuff you can read all over the board.
Its very much a TWTD thing though. |  | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:53 - Aug 31 with 1006 views | BeachBlue |
I wonder how many have posted in a moment of frustration or anxiety and now regret it? Sometimes it's best to wait and see how you feel the next day.
We're all guilty of it, me definitely included!
Yes I am concerned by our opening four league games though, I can't deny it |  | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:54 - Aug 31 with 996 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:43 - Aug 31 by FrimleyBlue |
I don't think there are any serious KM out posts. At least I dont think they are serious.
But there are also many who have stated that no matter what happens. We stick with KM after all he's done
I think there's a balance of not wanting him to soon to being happy no matter what happens.
At the moment he's not getting results. He hasn't done for over a year. He's got a month or so of getting this team gelled and up the league table.. the owners will be looking it very closely though. |
Read anything by muccletonjoe. Mind you, we could be in the Europa League final and he would moan it wasn’t the Champions League. |  | | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:54 - Aug 31 with 993 views | itfcsuth |
It’s been stuttered start to the season, we aren’t at the levels we both want to be at, and need to be at - KMc will be well of that himself, and will be working as hard as he always does.
KMc has an unbelievable amount of credit in the bank, has along with a special group of players changed the fortunes of this football club.
He has an incredible body of work that shows how he can shape and mould a team, and develop and grow players - ultimately it feels like a new group, where parts are still falling in to place. I have unequivocal faith in KMc, his staff and their abilities to get things right, even though I think there will be a turbulent games ahead still.
Anyone looking for his exit, has not got an absolute clue about football, it isn’t even worth engaging with them |  | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:55 - Aug 31 with 965 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
I've not seen many on here?
Are you including twitter and FB? |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:56 - Aug 31 with 957 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:54 - Aug 31 by tractorboy1978 |
Read anything by muccletonjoe. Mind you, we could be in the Europa League final and he would moan it wasn’t the Champions League. |
That's just one person though. | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:56 - Aug 31 with 951 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:51 - Aug 31 by waveneyblue |
If that's the case, theres a hell of a lot of "unserious" ones.
I will never get why people come and post on here, denying the stuff you can read all over the board.
Its very much a TWTD thing though. |
Yes there are alot on unserious ones which are obvious so can just be ignored.
There are plenty of good posts in regards to positives balanced out with the other views.. however they are simply discussions without the need to see them as KM out right now. | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:07 - Aug 31 with 853 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:44 - Aug 31 by blueoutlook |
We need a plan to break this low block down. KM hasn’t really been able to do it since he has been here. All teams know how he will play now,so adopt it,and that’s it then we have no answer. Our forward players are too lightweight as well, they get knocked off the ball to easily,did last season and are again this season. |
Fair points.
Azon looks pretty solid, which will help the forward line, as is Akpom, Nunez should help break the low block too. Our number of touches in the box was also high, showing that we do attempting the right things to break it - just not successfully yet.
Our xG was very nearly 3 yesterday, which also suggests we're creating the right chances, but need to be better in front of goal. That xG was well ahead of all others, except Bristol with an xG of 3.5. | | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:10 - Aug 31 with 825 views | TractorJack |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:44 - Aug 31 by blueoutlook |
We need a plan to break this low block down. KM hasn’t really been able to do it since he has been here. All teams know how he will play now,so adopt it,and that’s it then we have no answer. Our forward players are too lightweight as well, they get knocked off the ball to easily,did last season and are again this season. |
Haven't been able to play against low blocks? Other than pretty much the entire league 1 season. |  | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:12 - Aug 31 with 805 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:56 - Aug 31 by Marshalls_Mullet |
That's just one person though. |
Saffers12 has called for McKenna's head too. And there are several framing it as "has some serious questions to answer/the board will be looking closely" because they're not brave enough to say what they really mean. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:14 - Aug 31 with 770 views | blueoutlook |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:07 - Aug 31 by SuffolkPunchFC |
Fair points.
Azon looks pretty solid, which will help the forward line, as is Akpom, Nunez should help break the low block too. Our number of touches in the box was also high, showing that we do attempting the right things to break it - just not successfully yet.
Our xG was very nearly 3 yesterday, which also suggests we're creating the right chances, but need to be better in front of goal. That xG was well ahead of all others, except Bristol with an xG of 3.5. |
End of the day the only numbers that count is the score at the end of the game. xG don’t win you points. | | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:15 - Aug 31 with 768 views | apnorman23 |
The squad is now to large and these two weeks of training are vitally important to implement a style that can change in the game.
Get past 7pm on Monday, then the focus must switch to how to beat Sheff Utd.
Jen's was immense yesterday, but Chaplin and Hurst ain't going to work. Why has Hurst tried to be the new Delap, smashing into defenders at any opportunity.
However! The biggest problem is the coaching set up. Grant hasn't been replaced and that screams at the way Town play. He obviously was a strong voice on the training ground and on a matchday. | | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:18 - Aug 31 with 738 views | Dubtractor |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:15 - Aug 31 by apnorman23 |
The squad is now to large and these two weeks of training are vitally important to implement a style that can change in the game.
Get past 7pm on Monday, then the focus must switch to how to beat Sheff Utd.
Jen's was immense yesterday, but Chaplin and Hurst ain't going to work. Why has Hurst tried to be the new Delap, smashing into defenders at any opportunity.
However! The biggest problem is the coaching set up. Grant hasn't been replaced and that screams at the way Town play. He obviously was a strong voice on the training ground and on a matchday. |
Grant has been replaced - we appointed Junior Stanislas. | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:19 - Aug 31 with 732 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:12 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Saffers12 has called for McKenna's head too. And there are several framing it as "has some serious questions to answer/the board will be looking closely" because they're not brave enough to say what they really mean. |
What they really mean.
Do I think KM should be sacked no
But he's spent alot of money and has had a terrible time over the past year. It's not out there to presume the owners will be looking at it closely. If they weren't. They not very good owners. Doesn't mean they have to or should act now. But imo they also shouldn't have the appeared alternative view of just keeping KM this season no matter what happens.
KM does have serious questions to answer. He's got plenty of games coming up to answer them. [Post edited 31 Aug 15:20]
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:20 - Aug 31 with 710 views | TractorJack |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:14 - Aug 31 by blueoutlook |
End of the day the only numbers that count is the score at the end of the game. xG don’t win you points. |
Why do people always fail to understand this point? Over time if the xG is in your favour, you will get results. | | | |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:36 - Aug 31 with 619 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:14 - Aug 31 by blueoutlook |
End of the day the only numbers that count is the score at the end of the game. xG don’t win you points. |
Did I say xG wins points?
Statistics / analysis (what you call numbers) provides insight into what needs to improve, and be worked on. We're creating the (good) chances. We need better finishing. Results will come if we keep doing the right things (as we are). [Post edited 31 Aug 15:39]
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:54 - Aug 31 with 544 views | cbower |
Good post. It's the nature of the questions rather than questioning per se. I have been frustrated at times throughout his tenure at Town when the style has become too rigid, slow and ponderous. It happened in League 1 promotion season, culminating in Bristol Rovers on Valentine's Day, in the Championship post Christmas and more understandably throughout last season. Sometimes it came down to personnel - the injury to Hirst against Leicester for example, but in the main it has been the result of us being too slow to move the ball, not taking our chances to counter attack with pace and purpose when the opportunity arises. At the moment, the 4231 set up is more rigid than it has ever been. In previous and successful incarnations, the system has been more flexible with a hybrid right back dropping in as RCB and a player on the right side (Burns) able to cover plenty of ground so that Davis could maraude down the left without too much defensive responsibility at times. Now we do not have a eithe that hybrid right sided defender nor Cameron Burgess at LCB ( or Luongo in midfield) to drop in behind Davis. Greaves just doesn't seem to do this instinctively (and maybe he's not even being asked to at the moment?). To make things even worse, Philogene is quite literally blocking Davis' movement, occupying his space, slowing the game down to walking pace and stifling any tempo in our attack. The question is, is Philogene playing in the position that McKenna wants him to? Is he being told not to try and take his man on (as he is singularly failing to do so at the moment despite doing this all the time at Hull) or has he lost that yard due to injury? For me, it is how Philogene is being deployed yhat is questionable. Shunting Jack Clarke out to the right is another (failing) bi-product of Philogene's role. Don't get me wrong, we have all seen Philogene tear Championship defences a new one before and he is a capable player, but for me right now his attacking contribution (defensively he's good) is holding us back. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:56 - Aug 31 with 533 views | BlueBadger |
Hot take: the only reason it would be a disaster if we didn't bounce straight back up this season would be that we'd probably lose Mckenna. |  |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 16:18 - Aug 31 with 390 views | BlueBadger |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 15:07 - Aug 31 by SuffolkPunchFC |
Fair points.
Azon looks pretty solid, which will help the forward line, as is Akpom, Nunez should help break the low block too. Our number of touches in the box was also high, showing that we do attempting the right things to break it - just not successfully yet.
Our xG was very nearly 3 yesterday, which also suggests we're creating the right chances, but need to be better in front of goal. That xG was well ahead of all others, except Bristol with an xG of 3.5. |
A few days off over the international break to work patterns and building [artnerships will make a LOT of difference. I suspect. | |
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| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 16:25 - Aug 31 with 357 views | waveneyblue |
| Some concern/questioning about McKenna is definitely warranted on 14:56 - Aug 31 by FrimleyBlue |
Yes there are alot on unserious ones which are obvious so can just be ignored.
There are plenty of good posts in regards to positives balanced out with the other views.. however they are simply discussions without the need to see them as KM out right now. |
So i know next time, what is the difference between a serious mckenna out and an unserious one. Im genuinely intrigued 🤔 | | | |
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