Richardson out

[Sutekh]

Obviously any average will have a couple of exceptions.

Trouble is, everyone is in the penalty box nowadays, leading to more congestion. Can never understand why teams don't leave a player up the pitch when defending corners, meaning the opposition need to bring 2 players back with him.

Didn't Tranmere used to do a thing at corners where they'd push two players upfield, right on either touchline, meaning the attacking team would have to leave at least two players back, but usually three because they couldn't leave a huge gap in the middle.

Common sense I’d have thought, esp. if you have a couple of pacey wingers (or strikers) that are disinclined towards defending

[South Coast Royal]

Just got round to reading Clyde's Fans' Forum report-thanks Clyde.

I think we all may be less critical now about our style of play-the manager clearly thinks that we haven't yet got the right players to play a more expansive game.
Also I noted that he didn't think (contrary to a lot of people previously posting on here about how good the players are) that the players are up to Championship level.

I very much agree with that and look forward to seeing new players in time who he feels are capable of playing at that level so that we can make a serious push for promotion.

[Hound]

Just got round to reading Clyde's Fans' Forum report-thanks Clyde.

I think we all may be less critical now about our style of play-the manager clearly thinks that we haven't yet got the right players to play a more expansive game.
Also I noted that he didn't think (contrary to a lot of people previously posting on here about how good the players are) that the players are up to Championship level.

I very much agree with that and look forward to seeing new players in time who he feels are capable of playing at that level so that we can make a serious push for promotion.

It sounds quite harsh when you put it like that but does seem to be what he said

Tbh could see JP (if he recovers form), Ward, Savage, Roberts, Wing (just about) making the step up with DK and Kelvin E having the potential but needing to up their games a fair bit

No one else would come close I don’t think atm from what I’ve seen

[Sutekh]

Just got round to reading Clyde's Fans' Forum report-thanks Clyde.

I think we all may be less critical now about our style of play-the manager clearly thinks that we haven't yet got the right players to play a more expansive game.
Also I noted that he didn't think (contrary to a lot of people previously posting on here about how good the players are) that the players are up to Championship level.

I very much agree with that and look forward to seeing new players in time who he feels are capable of playing at that level so that we can make a serious push for promotion.

It sounds quite harsh when you put it like that but does seem to be what he said

Tbh could see JP (if he recovers form), Ward, Savage, Roberts, Wing (just about) making the step up with DK and Kelvin E having the potential but needing to up their games a fair bit

No one else would come close I don’t think atm from what I’ve seen

I think Ward looks to have the potential too.

Let’s hope we can uncover some “missed” gems in the lower leagues in the summer.

[tidus_mi2]

Good thing we managed to get Ward, otherwise our defence was going to look very suspect if we get promoted.