| Decisions 11:28 - Apr 30 with 1306 views | muccletonjoe |
Several have already been made , according to Paul Cook's latest press update .
These mainly concern those players leaving the club next month. To be honest , I would be very surprised if he hadn't made his mind up about the entire first team squad by now, and even more shocked if any of them could do anything to change his mind in the remaining 3 games.
I am not going to second guess who will ultimately remain from the pool of 20 odd players he has selected in his brief time as manager. But I would be very surprised if any more than 8 of those survive the summer.
Bearing that in mind, I think most people can have a guess as to what positions will need to be filled, if not the actual names of those who will fill them.
They are; Goalkeeper ( at least one) , left back , central defender ( at least one) , 5 in midfield ( including at least 2 wide men) and at least 2 strikers. That's a minimum of 10 players , although it could be as many as 12.
It will mean if not a complete new team, then very close to it. Pre- season will be very important. A good start to the season won't be as vital as a strong finnish.
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| Decisions on 11:34 - Apr 30 with 1261 views | HARRY10 |
i think those who are out of contract and still not been offered anything might just guess what their fate is
Which might make the team talk before the game a bit pointless
"Go out and bust a gut against Swindon,, but you are still leaving whatever you do " |  | | |
| Decisions on 11:36 - Apr 30 with 1238 views | hype313 |
| Decisions on 11:34 - Apr 30 by HARRY10 |
i think those who are out of contract and still not been offered anything might just guess what their fate is
Which might make the team talk before the game a bit pointless
"Go out and bust a gut against Swindon,, but you are still leaving whatever you do " |
if that's the case then it's in their own interests put put a performance in to put themselves in the shop window. |  |
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| Decisions on 11:38 - Apr 30 with 1225 views | muccletonjoe |
| Decisions on 11:34 - Apr 30 by HARRY10 |
i think those who are out of contract and still not been offered anything might just guess what their fate is
Which might make the team talk before the game a bit pointless
"Go out and bust a gut against Swindon,, but you are still leaving whatever you do " |
These next 3 games are a complete write off, for obvious reasons. It shouldn't bother too many supporters, we have , more than ever, got bigger issues to deal with. | | | |
| Decisions on 11:42 - Apr 30 with 1184 views | pointofblue |
| Decisions on 11:36 - Apr 30 by hype313 |
if that's the case then it's in their own interests put put a performance in to put themselves in the shop window. |
Not really; as individuals I think the majority will still be attractive to League One clubs. What would make them unattractive is injuring themselves though, as with Judge, I presume the club will protect ourselves from any risk of paying for their recovery? Tomorrow’s line up will be very interesting in that regard. | |
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| Decisions on 11:44 - Apr 30 with 1176 views | BloomBlue |
I don't have an issue with scrapping the whole team but it won't be easy to start the season with a completely new team my concern is if we start badly will the fans be patience or will it become toxic very quickly |  | | |
| Decisions on 11:47 - Apr 30 with 1154 views | Seablu |
| Decisions on 11:44 - Apr 30 by BloomBlue |
I don't have an issue with scrapping the whole team but it won't be easy to start the season with a completely new team my concern is if we start badly will the fans be patience or will it become toxic very quickly |
Oh, it will turn toxic very, very quickly.
That’s a nailed on certainty. |  | | |
| Decisions on 11:48 - Apr 30 with 1149 views | muccletonjoe |
| Decisions on 11:44 - Apr 30 by BloomBlue |
I don't have an issue with scrapping the whole team but it won't be easy to start the season with a completely new team my concern is if we start badly will the fans be patience or will it become toxic very quickly |
I think as long as people can see some improvement ( not difficult , I know) , then he will get the season to make a promotion bid. Beyond that, it will become much more difficult for him. | | | |
| Decisions on 11:51 - Apr 30 with 1125 views | TieDyedIn95 |
| Decisions on 11:36 - Apr 30 by hype313 |
if that's the case then it's in their own interests put put a performance in to put themselves in the shop window. |
You'd think so but these guys are a idiots. Who'd sign any of them after the last 2 seasons? Teams worse than Ipswich mostly. Is that what they aspire to? |  |
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| Decisions on 12:00 - Apr 30 with 1076 views | pointofblue |
| Decisions on 11:51 - Apr 30 by TieDyedIn95 |
You'd think so but these guys are a idiots. Who'd sign any of them after the last 2 seasons? Teams worse than Ipswich mostly. Is that what they aspire to? |
Other than maybe Bishop, if we release him, I don’t think they’ll have a choice. | |
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| Decisions on 12:07 - Apr 30 with 1041 views | SWGF |
| Decisions on 11:44 - Apr 30 by BloomBlue |
I don't have an issue with scrapping the whole team but it won't be easy to start the season with a completely new team my concern is if we start badly will the fans be patience or will it become toxic very quickly |
I think the owners may have less patience than the fans.
Re: a new team, the current one were hardly playing like a well-oiled machine and were in/just outside the POs. I refuse to believe a core of new players, drilled throughout preseason, can't better that rabble! |  |
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| Decisions on 12:37 - Apr 30 with 953 views | muccletonjoe |
| Decisions on 12:07 - Apr 30 by SWGF |
I think the owners may have less patience than the fans.
Re: a new team, the current one were hardly playing like a well-oiled machine and were in/just outside the POs. I refuse to believe a core of new players, drilled throughout preseason, can't better that rabble! |
In that respect they have very little to beat | | | |
| Decisions on 12:49 - Apr 30 with 883 views | BlueyandCrazy |
| Decisions on 11:42 - Apr 30 by pointofblue |
Not really; as individuals I think the majority will still be attractive to League One clubs. What would make them unattractive is injuring themselves though, as with Judge, I presume the club will protect ourselves from any risk of paying for their recovery? Tomorrow’s line up will be very interesting in that regard. |
Really? I think a few of them have a rude awakening around the corner and may regret not busting a gut to get a contract here or elsewhere these last few weeks. | |
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| Decisions on 13:51 - Apr 30 with 742 views | Guthrum |
| Decisions on 11:44 - Apr 30 by BloomBlue |
I don't have an issue with scrapping the whole team but it won't be easy to start the season with a completely new team my concern is if we start badly will the fans be patience or will it become toxic very quickly |
A lot of the whole "gelling" thing is about new players coming into an existing setup - perhaps quite late - having to fit in tactically and culturally.
An almost completely new designer squad, especially if assembled early, can be drilled in the desired routines from the start. Everyone is on the same basis when it comes to relationships and being established at the club. All players have a clean slate with the fans. |  |
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| Decisions on 13:58 - Apr 30 with 709 views | chrismakin |
| Decisions on 13:51 - Apr 30 by Guthrum |
A lot of the whole "gelling" thing is about new players coming into an existing setup - perhaps quite late - having to fit in tactically and culturally.
An almost completely new designer squad, especially if assembled early, can be drilled in the desired routines from the start. Everyone is on the same basis when it comes to relationships and being established at the club. All players have a clean slate with the fans. |
Also. 4 2 3 1 as long your fitness is top draw. It's one if the easiest formations to learn as a footballer. |  |
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| Decisions on 13:59 - Apr 30 with 706 views | urbanblue |
| Decisions on 13:51 - Apr 30 by Guthrum |
A lot of the whole "gelling" thing is about new players coming into an existing setup - perhaps quite late - having to fit in tactically and culturally.
An almost completely new designer squad, especially if assembled early, can be drilled in the desired routines from the start. Everyone is on the same basis when it comes to relationships and being established at the club. All players have a clean slate with the fans. |
It's going to be weird isn't it .... almost a whole new set of players running out for the first game of the season. |  | | |
| Decisions on 14:01 - Apr 30 with 695 views | chrismakin |
| Decisions on 13:59 - Apr 30 by urbanblue |
It's going to be weird isn't it .... almost a whole new set of players running out for the first game of the season. |
Praying for 1st game to be a home league game. And hopefully see as many town fans as possible.
Its been a tough year for all. Let's all get together to have one hell of a party | |
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