Dynamite Red

Really unsure of the way forward with our Goalkeeper selection. We play as a team much better with O'Leary playing out from the back but for me in every other key attribute he is an inferior keeper to Bentley. 

Do we persevere with Max and hope he can grow into the position and become more dominant and provide that confidence, at the moment he reminds me a bit of a superior Steve Phillips with crosses and his general presence, or do you bring back the safe and sure Bentley but take that edge away from our game playing out from the back.

I really can't decide, even to the point that I wonder if we should look for a better ball playing keeper in the Summer and move Bentley on if we can. 

If he could has a run of finishing like that he will be gone. 

Complete mismatch in teams. Sometimes just have to hold your hands up say we got beaten by a far superior team that has been subsidised by Premier League money. 

1 minute ago, Curr Avon said:

We don't win the first ball and that's the big problem.

The problem is Mark we can't live we this standard of players. Sometimes you have to just admit they are a far superior team.

Just now, Numero Uno said:

Kalas who got done for the second goal (albeit I thought a blatant push) and was badly out of position for the third which stopped Vyner doing what he should have as he was worried about a free Mitrovic being played in. That Kalas? 

Yeah, was thinking he was more League 2 standard

League 1 defence (excluding Kalas) vs a Premier League forward line. 

And people wonder why we are having to shop at Oxford and Carlisle for defenders. The owner, previous CEO and managers left this club in a right mess and whoever took over had a an uphill challenge to right the many poor decisions made before his tenure. 

I see a young hungry team with a few key experienced players trying to build something under difficult conditions without the terrible mismanagement of the past. 

2 minutes ago, mitch_ford said:

Nope, was a raw egg thrown by a young kid in the row I was in! Legged it straight after...

I'm sure the bitching and in fighting will drag this off topic. Simply ban the idiot or idiots responsible. 

54 minutes ago, Globe Trotter said:

I’d say it will do as there haven’t been any reports of covid for either club as far as I’m aware and I’d imagine Huddersfield will be travelling down today.

I think the game should go ahead, the club will make the stadium as safe as it can be then it comes down to personal responsibility and circumstances for individuals as to whether they are willing to accept the risk of attending. 

Agreed, shame there cannot be a bit of common sense from the authorities and allow the game to be streamed for those who feel they cannot attend. 

16 minutes ago, Riaz said:

The new variant hasnt killed anyone. Anywhere. Let that sink in.

Not true, we have had one recorded death in the UK and others worldwide.

Hospitalisation, then deaths tend to follow an increase in cases by two weeks (increased hospitalisation) and then deaths after four weeks.

Its still too early to claim Omicron will not have significant impact on the NHS or fatalities. 

I think we all know what the P stands for in big p

For me it is not worth the risk attending, being so close to Christmas and especially if visiting elderly family. 

I do wonder if an enforced winter break maybe sensible, looking how the Omicron numbers are sharply rising today and set to double every two days you have to question the sense in allowing 1000s to congregate in close proximity. 

Bloke is on a very low wage, brought in as a cheap back up and add some much needed leadership and guidance on the culture/attitude our manager is trying to install. 

On 24/11/2021 at 23:35, glynriley said:

Shades of 82 tonight. Young lads playing their hearts out. Roared on by the crowd. 

Loved it. More of the same please Nige. 

We have some very promising talent, Benarous, Scott, Bakinson, Tanner, Atkinson, Massengo. Slowly green shoots are shining through after years of waste. 

Folks need to remember these players may blow hot and cold due to their inexperience at this level but a solid season behind them we will have a good foundation to move this squad forward.

Just need a bit of patience when they struggle a little and would welcome similar signings in January, young hungry talent over the likes of Palmer and Wells. 

Bar the Curry goat place the food is overpriced and crap again. Club need to review the concessions again, they had it right fora while but gone backwards. 

24 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

 

There is no way these teams should get bumped in their own league that then gets them into the finals . 

I was just being nice as an incentive. Its only one space in stupidly expanded world cup for winning a tournament but understand its a token offer. 

What do the likes of San Marino get out playing in tournaments like this, I don't understand why Fifa don't organise a micro nation World Cup  (nations with less than say 500k) so the likes of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Barbados, Bermuda etc can play meaningful games. The winners would then automatically qualify for the main World Cup. 

1 minute ago, Red Army 87 said:

Good shout - sounds as if he’s certainly been involved in lots of areas already. Not a cheap team though I would imagine 

Very true, for the money though you get one of the best first team Coaches available and a top quality recruiter both would be worth there weight in gold and would possibly transform this club of ours if given the time.

Much rather appoint this pair and lose the wages of an O'Dowda or Palmer any day of the week. 

Just now, P'head Red said:

Gould categorically said no discussion has been held in relation to Shakespeare

No discussion yet. Doesn't mean it shouldn't or will not happen. Just my opinion. 

Just now, Red Army 87 said:

I’ve thought the same, the only ‘issue’ I see with the DOF role is that I’m sure it’s been said previously that NP doesn’t like dealing with agents etc, and that would have to be part of the role surely? 

I would have him looking at the entire club and be hands on when ready, I would appoint Steve Walsh to head up recruitment who would deal with the agents with Gould 

I still like the idea of appointing Shakespeare as Head Coach with Pearson becoming director of football, this makes more sense now given the circumstances. This arrangement can then be reviewed in the summer. 

6 minutes ago, Hampshire reds said:

i have taken alot of stick on here about wanting a new manager. I know they wont replace him anytime soon. He does not fill me with any hope he will turn this run of bad results around. he never shows any enthusiasm for the job at his press conference 3k fans going to Coventry on sat i prey me and all city fans have something to cheer. if not i fear the support will turn. 

Always Mr negative, bore off. 

13 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said:

Cotts?

Headhunted and appointed by Keith Dawe.