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Post by acricketer on Aug 27, 2022 12:37:40 GMT
So he goes straight into the side and two fingers up to SJ and uncle.
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Aug 27, 2022 12:40:57 GMT
Micks crush though
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Aug 27, 2022 13:57:43 GMT
if the report is true it also looks as if we are returning to three in defence - yet another Beale U turn.
He started out on a completely new strategy - which I actually quite respected - and pretty much every single one of those decisions are being reversed.
Its basically back to Warbs.
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Post by Corbray on Aug 27, 2022 15:04:30 GMT
if the report is true it also looks as if we are returning to three in defence - yet another Beale U turn. He started out on a completely new strategy - which I actually quite respected - and pretty much every single one of those decisions are being reversed. Its basically back to Warbs. i feel like beale has a higher ceiling and more room to adapt than warbs tbh. if we're being honest, warbs was the best manager we've had since warnock. he just took us as far as he could and moving him on was the right decision and if beale can improve on what warbs did then thats a big positive |
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Post by spongeparr on Aug 27, 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Good to be able to play 2 formations.
Warburton not being able to change cost us. Playing 352 without any wing backs was daft. Made us so predictable as well.
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Post by spongeparr on Aug 27, 2022 17:23:49 GMT
Not really going against what he's said. Always said that he wants to be flexible.
All other singings are young. He's giving Armstrong game time.
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Post by Stanley75 on Aug 29, 2022 12:08:10 GMT
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Aug 29, 2022 15:34:48 GMT
One thing I don’t get.
This guy has basically been unemployed since leaving Glasgow Rs at the end of last season, correct?
Beale says he has been trying to sign him all summer, so what was going on all that time?
And why hasn’t he at least been training with us or another club so he has a pre season? Now he will prob take a couple of months to get match fit - and all on our wages.
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Post by acricketer on Aug 29, 2022 17:58:47 GMT
Strange signing given our priorities for shoring up the squad lie elsewhere.
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Post by 1qprdk on Aug 29, 2022 19:07:26 GMT
One thing I don’t get. This guy has basically been unemployed since leaving Glasgow Rs at the end of last season, correct? Beale says he has been trying to sign him all summer, so what was going on all that time? And why hasn’t he at least been training with us or another club so he has a pre season? Now he will prob take a couple of months to get match fit - and all on our wages. His agent probably trying to get a better deal, and he came back cap in hand. Probably saved us a few quid. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 17, 2022 16:47:28 GMT
Two appearances - Two clean sheets! No coincidence IMO.
Particularly significant as it's our first two of the season.
Just imagine a Balogun / JCS combo. Would make us even stronger.
Dickie / Dunne combo not cutting it in a back 4 IMO.
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Post by Timmy Doc on Sept 17, 2022 16:51:25 GMT
Has played really well both games. Not that impressed by JCS yet.
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Post by acricketer on Sept 17, 2022 17:22:01 GMT
Dunne looked dodgy again today. Looking forward to JCS improving us
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Post by West Acton on Sept 17, 2022 17:31:40 GMT
Dunne looked dodgy again today. Looking forward to JCS improving us dunne been doggy since end of last season |
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Post by Greg1882 on Sept 17, 2022 19:03:20 GMT
Dunne looked dodgy again today. Looking forward to JCS improving us dunne been doggy since end of last season Agree. Actually at fault for a large percentage of our goals conceded due to overplaying and being a bit indecisive. Hopefully that will Come with Experiance. Very good in the air though |
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Post by 1973ranger on Sept 17, 2022 19:05:51 GMT
Was not overly impressed by Balogan today nor Dunne, Field and Roberts.
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Sept 18, 2022 7:52:47 GMT
Was not overly impressed by Balogan today nor Dunne, Field and Roberts. Clean sheet though. Can't argue with that. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Sept 18, 2022 8:13:34 GMT
I thought Dunne and Balogun excellent yesterday. Dunne ei everything in the air and Balogun often went unnoticed, which is the greatest compliment.
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Post by West Acton on Sept 18, 2022 9:57:31 GMT
Seemed very assured and calm. What also noticed is his strength when he got body in front of man he stayed in front was not getting pushed off rolled like you so stinks see with Dunne or Dickies
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 18, 2022 9:57:45 GMT
Hold my hand up was wrong to complain about this signing he has brought some much needed calm to our defence.
However can’t see him being first choice as our whole strategy is to develop players and put them in the shop window - that means two of JSC, Dickie and Dunne need to start.
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 18, 2022 10:10:48 GMT
I think Balogun will start, alongside one or two of JSC, Dickie and Dunne - depending if we play with 2 or 3 CBs.
JSC will also be nailed on when fit. So him, Balogun and either Dickie or Dunne when playing three.
The 'strategy' will be a healthy blend of youth and experience.
IMO.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 18, 2022 10:14:58 GMT
I think Balogun will start, alongside one or two of JSC, Dickie and Dunne - depending if we play with 2 or 3 CBs. JSC will also be nailed on when fit. So him, Balogun and either Dickie or Dunne when playing three. The 'strategy' will be a healthy blend of youth and experience. IMO. Let’s wait and see - personally can’t see it, Beale has said the other centre halves don’t need nursing (tho he does have a history of changing his mind). The bottom line is we have to sell at least one player this year and we have to get some in the shop window |
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Post by West Acton on Sept 18, 2022 11:13:14 GMT
I think Balogun will start, alongside one or two of JSC, Dickie and Dunne - depending if we play with 2 or 3 CBs. JSC will also be nailed on when fit. So him, Balogun and either Dickie or Dunne when playing three. The 'strategy' will be a healthy blend of youth and experience. IMO. agree people get too hung up on strategy and development of players. Ultimate intention is to win games ideally with 4/5 young plays who could grow into being a money maker. Bit of experience could make the assets worth even more. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 18, 2022 12:35:16 GMT
I think Balogun will start, alongside one or two of JSC, Dickie and Dunne - depending if we play with 2 or 3 CBs. JSC will also be nailed on when fit. So him, Balogun and either Dickie or Dunne when playing three. The 'strategy' will be a healthy blend of youth and experience. IMO. agree people get too hung up on strategy and development of players. Ultimate intention is to win games ideally with 4/5 young plays who could grow into being a money maker. Bit of experience could make the assets worth even more. Exactly. It's a balance. To sell players you also need some on-pitch success, hence playing strongest possible teams. |
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Post by 1973ranger on Sept 18, 2022 17:04:50 GMT
Was not overly impressed by Balogan today nor Dunne, Field and Roberts. Clean sheet though. Can't argue with that. Not at all. Just not that impressed by the individual. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Oct 5, 2022 11:00:09 GMT
Hold my hand up I was wrong on this guy, what a signing and credit to Beale for landing him.
Whereas last season we had a very stable back three I can see a lot of rotation this season, particularly as he is 34 with (I believe) a history of injuries.
The only issue is he is almost too good: as long as he is rested regularly - would be surprised if he started against Reading - he is making himself first choice. This is tricky as our whole business model is to develop players and sell them on and if we want to keep the likes of Willock it does mean we will have to sell players like a centre half or two. And to get decent money for them they need to be playing. When we do play two centre halves, if Balogun is often one of them, that leaves JSC, Dunne and Dickie fighting over one place.
Appreciate in many ways this is a (cliche alert) nice problem to have, but running a football club is not only about results and his brilliant performances to date do create a challenge.
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Post by Stanley75 on Oct 5, 2022 13:01:11 GMT
When we do play two centre halves, if Balogun is often one of them, that leaves JSC, Dunne and Dickie fighting over one place. Unless we're playing with a back 5: When Beale changed it to 5 at the back it was just a wall of blue and white they couldn't penetrate. First time this season he's done that too, which just further proves his and the team's flexibility and comfort in adapting to what's need during a game and/or to close it out. |
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Post by The General on Oct 5, 2022 13:26:22 GMT
Balogan is def a starter now its out of
Dinnecand Dickie to make up the other position
Laird also great signing
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Post by Corbray on Oct 5, 2022 13:57:57 GMT
Balogan is def a starter now its out of Dinnecand Dickie to make up the other position Laird also great signing not so sure on dunne and dickie as guaranteed starters either tbh lol. JCS offers something neither of them have and thats his pace at the back. he was excellent at bristol imo. i feel like dickie is arguebly 4th choice now simply based on form and his recent injury. |
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Post by West Acton on Oct 5, 2022 16:15:01 GMT
Keep rotating them!! keep them all fresh and ready to fire
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