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Post by buckrippers on Sept 20, 2016 21:35:11 GMT
I've just had a great laugh reading the entire match thread from doom and gloom and criticism of team selection, to sheer elation.
One thing does surprise me, though. Have people failed to notice that it is one of DC's key strategies to change a team when we have games back-to-back Saturday and Tuesday?
A few years back it became pretty clear that we struggled with having two games three days apart.
DC changed all that, making sure there were a few fresh faces in the side for the second game, even if we won the previous game.
It has two benefits. The player included on Tuesday is fresh and raring to go, while it also ensures you develop a great squad ethic and team spirit.
Though I tend to agree with those who thought his formation a bit strange today, I have learnt - like the players - to trust him after at one stage being his biggest critic.
He might not get it completely right all the time, but he has ensured that the entire squad is pulling in the right direction and every player can step up to be a match winner on any occasion. It sounds like Jermaine Easter was the one who made all the difference today, winning the penalty and putting in the cross for the winner.
Many would have left Easter out in the cold some time ago, but DC's faith - and the "all in this together" spirit he has created - has been rewarded again.
UTG
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 21:38:44 GMT
Good post and all true.
Sometimes you have to look a little deeper than the fancy team sheet graphic posted on twitter half an hour before the game.
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Post by justin blue on Sept 20, 2016 21:47:55 GMT
I've just had a great laugh reading the entire match thread from doom and gloom and criticism of team selection, to sheer elation. One thing does surprise me, though. Have people failed to notice that it is one of DC's key strategies to change a team when we have games back-to-back Saturday and Tuesday? A few years back it became pretty clear that we struggled with having two games three days apart. DC changed all that, making sure there were a few fresh faces in the side for the second game, even if we won the previous game. It has two benefits. The player included on Tuesday is fresh and raring to go, while it also ensures you develop a great squad ethic and team spirit. Though I tend to agree with those who thought his formation a bit strange today, I have learnt - like the players - to trust him after at one stage being his biggest critic. He might not get it completely right all the time, but he has ensured that the entire squad is pulling in the right direction and every player can step up to be a match winner on any occasion. It sounds like Jermaine Easter was the one who made all the difference today, winning the penalty and putting in the cross for the winner. Many would have left Easter out in the cold some time ago, but DC's faith - and the "all in this together" spirit he has created - has been rewarded again. UTG Can't argue with any of that except the title. I don't think anyone has worked DC out and that's part of what makes him a winner. |
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Post by gasincider on Sept 20, 2016 21:55:16 GMT
Don't disagree, but would you have posted it had we lost? Retrospect is a wonderful thing.
I thought Easter should have been brought on, on Saturday, but what do I know.
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Post by spiess1 on Sept 20, 2016 21:59:33 GMT
"Sometimes you have to look a little deeper than the fancy team sheet graphic posted on twitter"
Try always.
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Post by peterhooper57 on Sept 20, 2016 22:02:06 GMT
The difference again tonight, just like Saturday, was the change in midfield, which created better opportunistic going forward, consequently Easter drew the penalty and also contributed in Swindon scoring the own goal. Swindle could not cope with Charlie, Linsey and Ollie in midfield.
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Post by Okebournegas on Sept 20, 2016 22:06:09 GMT
Don't disagree, but would you have posted it had we lost? Retrospect is a wonderful thing. I thought Easter should have been brought on, on Saturday, but what do I know. Exactly this ^^^ and no this would not of been posted had we of lost . |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 22:24:12 GMT
yes, he's a tactical genius! Hope arsenal don't come in for him at the end of season ;¬)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 22:38:49 GMT
Tbone had him sussed after eight games
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 1:28:50 GMT
Don't disagree, but would you have posted it had we lost? Retrospect is a wonderful thing. I thought Easter should have been brought on, on Saturday, but what do I know. but thats the point isnt it? we havnt lost very often since dc started the conference season with the players he wanted and hes did it his way. if we had lost to swindon anyone at the game would have known it was a fluke because we dominated and somehow didnt score the goals until late on. its harder this season but the signs are good that we can at least hold our own imo i think we might see quite a lot of the 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 formation we played tonight and at chelsea |
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Post by warehamgas on Sept 21, 2016 4:34:58 GMT
I've just had a great laugh reading the entire match thread from doom and gloom and criticism of team selection, to sheer elation. One thing does surprise me, though. Have people failed to notice that it is one of DC's key strategies to change a team when we have games back-to-back Saturday and Tuesday? A few years back it became pretty clear that we struggled with having two games three days apart. DC changed all that, making sure there were a few fresh faces in the side for the second game, even if we won the previous game. It has two benefits. The player included on Tuesday is fresh and raring to go, while it also ensures you develop a great squad ethic and team spirit. Though I tend to agree with those who thought his formation a bit strange today, I have learnt - like the players - to trust him after at one stage being his biggest critic. He might not get it completely right all the time, but he has ensured that the entire squad is pulling in the right direction and every player can step up to be a match winner on any occasion. It sounds like Jermaine Easter was the one who made all the difference today, winning the penalty and putting in the cross for the winner. Many would have left Easter out in the cold some time ago, but DC's faith - and the "all in this together" spirit he has created - has been rewarded again. UTG Agree, spot on. UTG! |
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Post by warehamgas on Sept 21, 2016 4:35:46 GMT
yes, he's a tactical genius! Hope arsenal don't come in for him at the end of season ;¬) No, arsenal will go for Eddie Howe thankfully! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 7:15:46 GMT
Tbone had him sussed after eight games Eight? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 7:20:42 GMT
I have worked him out. The man is a tactical genious. In Darrell I trust.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 7:22:39 GMT
Don't disagree, but would you have posted it had we lost? Retrospect is a wonderful thing. I thought Easter should have been brought on, on Saturday, but what do I know. Easter usually plays better on a Sunday |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 7:23:20 GMT
Don't disagree, but would you have posted it had we lost? Retrospect is a wonderful thing. I thought Easter should have been brought on, on Saturday, but what do I know. Good in the air on a Monday |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 10:34:32 GMT
Tbone had him sussed after eight games Eight? The eight games he was in charge when we were relegated.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 10:44:57 GMT
The eight games he was in charge when we were relegated. I remember those games. The clueless one has more than made up for that since, and he is now one of my favourite Managers of all time. |
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Post by Icegas on Sept 21, 2016 12:54:40 GMT
I FAIL to understand how any gashead does not have 100% belief and respect in what DC does for our football club.
As gasheads we have put up with ALOT of sh8te at our football club over the years.Right now we are on the back of two promotions in a row and have in my opinion a very solid start to this season.With Darrell (who loves our club) and Wael we are only at the begining of a beautiful future which will see our club hit hights we have never see before and really could only dream of...
Just sit back and enjoy the ride,as remember following the gas is a choice and a hobby!
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