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Post by 4evergas67 on Nov 22, 2015 21:33:34 GMT
I just can not believe that some people can't remember how bad Mildenhall was for gods sake he got replaced with Puddy when we were facing conference sides. The only reason he's still here is running his contract down on a massive wage.
Wasn't Puddy brought in to stop Mildenhall contract extension being activated for one more appearance? Which was activated when he came on at wembley?? Yeah that's right we risked years in the conference just so we didn't have to play our so called best keeper a stupid wage. There is no way him coming on at Wembley activated any clause.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 0:53:55 GMT
Mildenhall's clause was activated well before Wembley, I think I remember reading about it in an interview with him prior to the Eastleigh (?) home game.
DC frustrated me with the GK situation. Fair enough if he decided after promotion that a new one was his priority, but I'm not a fan of changing and bringing in keepers during the season.
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Post by supergas on Nov 23, 2015 1:42:53 GMT
I am a big fan of DC but to get the best out of some players I believe we need a consistent team selection and I think this builds up partnerships. No disrespect to our players but I think it's a lot to expect players at this level to have to get used to a constant changing team and formation. Have to disagree....team building and getting used to your fellow pros is something you do on non-matchdays. On a matchday I'm happy for DC to pick eleven specific players in a specific formation to try and win us three points. Also, can we just remember these are professional football players. If they can't get used to new players and new formations, maybe i) they're not practising hard enough or ii) they're in the wrong profession?
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Post by kylegas on Nov 23, 2015 9:20:10 GMT
Parkes had a good game and McChystal had a nightmare so would definitely have them the other way round, Montano had a poor game but then Gosling came on and did nothing so could be either of them really, not sure about dropping J. Clarke either tho I do always like Leads in the team, that's probably the toughest decision at the moment. Up front is just a battle for who's gonna play with Taylor, think it will be Easter as you've put, must win this game and I believe we shall I'd still trust Macca more and we lack leadership without him. Montano is more a case of finding out if he can cut it or not or if we need to dip back in for a winger. Agree with the Montano part, but after seeing how bad Macca was against Crawley I'd have him and his leadership glued to the bench
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Post by markczgas on Nov 23, 2015 9:26:27 GMT
I am a big fan of DC but to get the best out of some players I believe we need a consistent team selection and I think this builds up partnerships. No disrespect to our players but I think it's a lot to expect players at this level to have to get used to a constant changing team and formation. You are quite right. You pick your best 11 and stick with them unless results go consistently downhill. We still have a problem on the right side with left footers being forced to play there since ................ - Mr .Higgs where is that right midfielder you said we were getting back in September
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Post by markczgas on Nov 23, 2015 9:34:24 GMT
I am a big fan of DC but to get the best out of some players I believe we need a consistent team selection and I think this builds up partnerships. No disrespect to our players but I think it's a lot to expect players at this level to have to get used to a constant changing team and formation. Have to disagree....team building and getting used to your fellow pros is something you do on non-matchdays. On a matchday I'm happy for DC to pick eleven specific players in a specific formation to try and win us three points. Also, can we just remember these are professional football players. If they can't get used to new players and new formations, maybe i) they're not practising hard enough or ii) they're in the wrong profession? They are not premiership players - the teams that usually do well are those that keep the same side week -in, week-out. You keep a hardcore of players who you know you can rely on for consistent performances and rely only on the rest in emergencies. We have a small squad with a few duffers in it too ! (Parkes, Blissett and Mildenhall should be gone in my view) and 2 or 3 better quality players brought in - but it ain't gonna happen with NO money forthcoming from the board.
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Post by Captain Jayho on Nov 23, 2015 9:37:50 GMT
When is Jamie Lucas going to get his chance? Out of all cups and the pressure is on to score goals in league games now. Hard to see DC ever giving him a run despite his words earlier in the season.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 23, 2015 10:31:50 GMT
I'd still trust Macca more and we lack leadership without him. Montano is more a case of finding out if he can cut it or not or if we need to dip back in for a winger. Agree with the Montano part, but after seeing how bad Macca was against Crawley I'd have him and his leadership glued to the bench Admittedly I didn't go to the game but surely he is allowed one bad game? I would trust him over Parkes everyday of the week.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 23, 2015 11:36:42 GMT
Still can't understand how Parkes has gone from our Player of the Year to somebody struggling so much, unless he's simply not up to league football?
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Post by markczgas on Nov 23, 2015 12:56:58 GMT
Still can't understand how Parkes has gone from our Player of the Year to somebody struggling so much, unless he's simply not up to league football? You might be right, we went down with him 2 years ago. The higher the division, the quicker the players - he just looks so much more rushed this season.
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Post by supergas on Nov 23, 2015 13:32:30 GMT
Have to disagree....team building and getting used to your fellow pros is something you do on non-matchdays. On a matchday I'm happy for DC to pick eleven specific players in a specific formation to try and win us three points. Also, can we just remember these are professional football players. If they can't get used to new players and new formations, maybe i) they're not practising hard enough or ii) they're in the wrong profession? They are not premiership players - the teams that usually do well are those that keep the same side week -in, week-out. You keep a hardcore of players who you know you can rely on for consistent performances and rely only on the rest in emergencies. We have a small squad with a few duffers in it too ! (Parkes, Blissett and Mildenhall should be gone in my view) and 2 or 3 better quality players brought in - but it ain't gonna happen with NO money forthcoming from the board. Yes I can see what you're saying but he's not changing 9 players every game. Even at this level, they should know and understand other pros in the squad (which as you say is small) - how hard can it be to train alongside another professional and get to know what they're likely to do? They're not Premiership players that's true. But they are professional footballers, so they should be able to slot into a particular formation alongside fellow pros they work/train with day in, day out...
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Post by kylegas on Nov 23, 2015 19:58:47 GMT
Agree with the Montano part, but after seeing how bad Macca was against Crawley I'd have him and his leadership glued to the bench Admittedly I didn't go to the game but surely he is allowed one bad game? I would trust him over Parkes everyday of the week. As long as it is only one bad game, cud he cost us a goal with a silly mistake that I expect him never to make really, hopefully he'll be back to normal and I certainly won't be one to complain at his selection, plus to be fair to him nobody did anything in tone opening 20 minutes n you could just feel a Crawley goal coming, unfortunately it turned out to be 2 lol
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Post by socrates on Nov 23, 2015 20:17:24 GMT
They are not premiership players - the teams that usually do well are those that keep the same side week -in, week-out. You keep a hardcore of players who you know you can rely on for consistent performances and rely only on the rest in emergencies. We have a small squad with a few duffers in it too ! (Parkes, Blissett and Mildenhall should be gone in my view) and 2 or 3 better quality players brought in - but it ain't gonna happen with NO money forthcoming from the board. Yes I can see what you're saying but he's not changing 9 players every game. Even at this level, they should know and understand other pros in the squad (which as you say is small) - how hard can it be to train alongside another professional and get to know what they're likely to do? They're not Premiership players that's true. But they are professional footballers, so they should be able to slot into a particular formation alongside fellow pros they work/train with day in, day out... That's right and I personally think they do. More often than not under DC we've looked a decent well organized side that plays alright football and we win more than we lose.
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Post by kylegas on Nov 24, 2015 18:27:07 GMT
Nichols Clarke Lockyer Parkes Brown Hall (would like him to start but don't think he will) Lines Sinclair Bodin Taylor Easter/Harrison (not bothered which tbh)
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Post by socrates on Nov 24, 2015 19:32:19 GMT
Nichols Clarke Lockyer Parkes Brown Hall (would like him to start but don't think he will) Lines Sinclair Bodin Taylor Easter/Harrison (not bothered which tbh) Well he's starting mate fingers crossed he's the bollocks
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