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I can understand that mate but at the same time it’s about managing a return. Getting back up to speed by playing matches but won’t just seamlessly be able to play 90 straight away. Maybe after Cornick scoring in midweek and energy he felt that was a fair choice.

I mean we do have time, it’s the board who have made it seem like we don’t. Never would we have been promoted or play offs under NP. Looking likely it won’t happen this season under LM. So he will have half a season and a pre season to get it right for next year

Or he’s trying to implement a new style which will take time and he’s frustrated that he’s mainly doing this by playing games. He’s not bemoaning the schedule, just making a point that it’s not ideal trying to do this without training. I also agree that he doesn’t need to be said but at the same time if he doesn’t people wouldn’t see that side of it. The process would be sped up by being able to train and is likely why it’s hit and miss performance wise at the moment.

It was clearly sarcasm as you’re stating he will struggle to manage if he can’t cope when he’s clearly been doing it at previous clubs.

Of course managing Oxford and MK they didn’t play this many games? What an awful observation.

What a revolutionary idea, I can’t imagine the players sit and watch through previous games and discuss what went wrong and what needs to improve.

Obviously the loans helped them, first team football at men’s level is always going to be more beneficial than playing 21s football. You could say they’ve also been extremely lucky (Vyner and Max) if we are really honest they did well to survive that first season but clearly have come on for that. Not disputing NP made them better players but I guess he had no choice at the time and likely given the opportunity at the time would probably have liked to replace them with better players. I think in terms of link to the pathway now you have to give LM a little bit of time. Think it always comes down to a bit of luck and timing with these things too. You’re not going to have 1/2/3 players every year come out the academy and be a star.

No he wouldn’t see them directly unless they come to train with 1st team but he would be updated regularly and have meetings around progress of each player and naturally would pass on what he’s looking for in terms of players ready to step up etc.

Difference is most of the managers were there for pre season and not changing the style of play. Obviously he isn’t stupid and understand the demands of the league. He alludes to this in pressers a lot. Slight difference between us working on something that’s still relatively new and a club who are established in their style and patterns

I honestly wish people would stop using Max, Pring and Vyner as “young players” they are 27,26 and 26. They have all been on loans and worked hard to get where they are but they were not plucked out the academy by NP and they are not young players. Their experience at this level isn’t huge but they have been professional footballers for a long time with plenty of games in the EFL. Can you tell me who he blocked from the pathway yesterday, that you’ve seen who would have made more of a difference?

Yes coming through mate, that could be U14,U16,U18. Doesn’t mean they are ready available right now. Throwing them in because we want to show our “pathway” would be detrimental for their development. Being apart of first team squads and training is exactly what these lads need to get a taste for it and push them on. As I said watching the 21s, I wouldn’t say there are any players right now who are readily available or better than the current squad. People on here slating Mebude is utterly embarrassing, a young player coming on for 30 mins in a side that was clearly not at it. You’re telling me that one of our academy lads would have come on and changed the game. People see what they want to see and can spin it anyway they want. Bottom line is, LM sees these lads every day, you think he would actively snub a young player if they were better than what we have? Seems extremely far fetched to me. People always so quick to jump on the band wagon because they’re still crying about who’s in charge. The same people after Saints saying how good we are and play offs are still a possibility.

If he’d have brought Sykes on and he got injured we’d be moaning about poor man management. Likewise with Twine possibly getting him back in around the squad and match day was important considering he’s still new to the club. The reaction to a defeat is embarrassing after a really positive week. Would have bit your hand off for 6 points from the last 3 games.

This is laughable. Who is ready and good enough in the academy to come in? People commenting who have probably never been to watch the 21s, because if you have you’d know they are not at the required level yet. NP had no choice but to use Yeboah and quite clearly he wasn’t ready. LM using some of these lads on the bench and integrating them in the first team via being around the team on a match day and training is still a way to blood them. Lose one game and all of a sudden Manning has no clue about anything, the bloke literally watches these players and gets updated every day. Give the bloke a break, only reason his predecessor has to use academy players who were not ready was his own doing by not using the loan market.

Absolutely brilliant, I really feel it’s all starting to click, he’s exaggerated the style at the start and you can see him taking it back now. The players have clearly bought into it. We are really starting to look like a proper good side. I really like LM and I like what he’s doing, it’s not always going to be exciting and some weeks it will be a bit boring but it’s effective.

Absolutely fantastic, LM got it spot on. Rotation and still a high level of performance. Slowly but surely it’s very much coming together.

This would pretty much be my opinion. Think we’ve done okay under LM considering limited training time and changing the system. Still totally agree with the change. Shame the powers above couldn’t keep their mouths shut, that’s where all these issues have arose.

It’s laughable to think NP would have got us anywhere near the play offs.

Thought we were really good tonight, poor keeping from Max has cost us. Roll on Friday night.

This thread is very funny. I thought we’d been excellent this half. Deserved our goal without a doubt.

Unfortunately players like that are being eradicated from the game. It’s a shame because players like that are exactly what we want to see. Body on the line for 90 mins giving every ounce.

Looked excellent tonight, first 10/15 was a little rusty but partnership with Tanner looked great, forward thinking and drives with the ball. Can see him being a massive player for us.

Absolutely unreal. 1st name on the teamsheet for me currently. Outstanding today, absolutely everywhere. Rattling heads. Proper old school general.

Absolutely fabulous, what a result. Absolutely everything brilliant. Passing the most purposeful it’s been under LM. Grit, determination and passion! What a night

Some agent AW must have if this move goes through. Looked a shade of the player from previous years this season. Would be a great move for all involved I feel.

Absolutely love stuff like this. Memories for a lifetime for those boys. G Lot of time for GO’N even if his time at city was pretty terrible.