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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 10, 2024 9:58:58 GMT
As the post I was replying to named clear. So what would you have done differently? I wouldn't have played Dykes and had Willock as a false no9 with Hodge behind him. When we went 1-0 up, like QprDk says, I'd have brought on Armstrong to try to stretch them. If id had a crystal ball, I'd have played Archer. But bear in mind, I was sitting in front of an iPad shouting. |
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Apr 10, 2024 10:00:15 GMT
No good panicking, worrying, what will be will be. Nothing u , I , any of us can do.
Just chill, there’s teams worse of than us.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 10, 2024 10:12:36 GMT
So what would you have done differently? I wouldn't have played Dykes and had Willock as a false no9 with Hodge behind him. When we went 1-0 up, like QprDk says, I'd have brought on Armstrong to try to stretch them. If id had a crystal ball, I'd have played Archer. But bear in mind, I was sitting in front of an iPad shouting. Change it for a laptop and its you and me both mate... I mean if we could go back in time and roll the dice on that it would be tempting. But you yourself describe Armstrong as a key part of a shit strike force. Willock tbf looked good last night but was terrible two previous games - back to his disinterested worst, so it would have been a very brave call. Am among those who has been calling for false 9 experiment, but largely in desperation and not sure an away match with a player who may or may not grace us with a performance was the time and man to try it. Just my opinion. Hodge I've already given my view. Dykes - nothing new to say that hasn't been said a million times except by his standards I thought he had an OK-ish game. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 10, 2024 10:13:29 GMT
So what would you have done differently? But bear in mind, I was sitting in front of an iPad shouting. do you need a quote for a replacement screen 😂 |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 10, 2024 10:15:54 GMT
I thought Dykes done ok compared to what he usually offers in fairness to him. Still short of what is required but I thought he was involved but that’s a very low benchmark same as saying Smyth has energy neither are enough to warrant selection.
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 10, 2024 10:17:00 GMT
Willock tbf looked good last night but was terrible two previous games Because he was played in his correct position. It really makes a difference. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 10, 2024 10:18:36 GMT
Willock tbf looked good last night but was terrible two previous games Because he was played in his correct position. It really makes a difference. Probably a factor but I don't care if a striker is played at left back they should never pull out of tackles or fail to chase balls. Thats just bad attitude IMHO. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 10, 2024 10:46:13 GMT
But bear in mind, I was sitting in front of an iPad shouting. do you need a quote for a replacement screen 😂 😂😂👍🏻 Almost every week. I'm going to Hull to save money. |
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 10, 2024 11:28:22 GMT
Let’s not get it twisted.
MC is doing an absolutely fantastic job and has completely turned around a defeated and depleted on their arse team.
We are on the verge of staying up due to his management.
My point being, if you have a player on the bench then he is fit to play as far as I’m concerned as he could be called upon after one minute.
Albert clearly isn’t the answer. What has he brought when he has come on in the last two games? He hasn’t played for months upon months yet he now seems to be the go to man in times of need. I just don’t get that.
Hodge hasn’t ripped up any trees by any stretch, but neither has anyone and personally I would rather go with youth, athleticism and a bit of movement over the old age pensioner Albert bless him.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 10, 2024 11:50:50 GMT
Certainly my post not aimed at you specifically JF but several comments on here questioning Marti's game management, others saying he has "a lot to learn". Obvs anyone can write whatever the hell they like - one of the great things about this site - but purely to my ears some of this just comes across as a tad patronising and ungrateful towards someone who - as you rightly say - has done a fantastic job.
You and a few others obv rate Hodge more than me. Fair enough. But I don't think the call to bring on Albert over him was CLEARLY wrong given what he and Armstrong have contributed lately. Bego makes a regulation clean catch or punches the ball and no one is debating that substitution. Truth is the substitution was probably a bit of a toss up. My point earlier was that because we are not quite getting it right the temptation is to say that whoever DOESN'T PLAY would have made the difference. Its easy to make the claim and a manager can never disprove it. But a lot of these players like Armstrong and Hodge have been given quite a few minutes to prove themselves. When the decisions are pretty 50/50, if you have a manager who we all agree is doing a great job I personally think "give him the benefit of the doubt". Oc its a message board and only right to argue the toss...
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 10, 2024 11:58:52 GMT
Same stains. Wasn’t aimed at you, but just more in general to the responses on this thread.
Of course we don’t train every day so we are not aware of who is putting it in and who isn’t and we trust MC to pick the best of what he has at his disposal.
You’re right, what you say as in, if we don’t concede that goal it isn’t even mentioned, but the fact is we did and his substitutions are a factor in the game, whether we like it or not.
We just have to trust the process as they say and hope it goes okay which I’m confident it will.
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Post by Corbray on Apr 10, 2024 12:10:36 GMT
marti has done a tremendous job and imo there's no question over his ability. the only bit of criticism for me last night was bringing on sincs for the last 2 minutes as that's just a pointless move tbh. options up top are limited hence why albert came on, he's way past it but his experience and trickery might be able to pull something out the bag. he didn't and it is what it is tbh.
personally i don't want marti to do too well in keeping us up lol, i'd be happy staying up with a single point but if we'd won our last 2 games that'd put us 14th in the table right now which would put eyes on the club and our manager lol.
we will be fine. we had some great chances to score last night and it was the players who squandered them - not marti.
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Post by Timmy Doc on Apr 10, 2024 13:11:31 GMT
I thought Dykes done ok compared to what he usually offers in fairness to him. Still short of what is required but I thought he was involved but that’s a very low benchmark same as saying Smyth has energy neither are enough to warrant selection. Agree, second half was one of his best this season, but that's only 5/10. |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Apr 15, 2024 17:50:16 GMT
I not sure if we have conceded any penalty kicks under Marti. Last season or season before we conceded one every other game.
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Post by coneysboots on Apr 15, 2024 18:23:55 GMT
I not sure if we have conceded any penalty kicks under Marti. Last season or season before we conceded one every other game. That's because Barbet's left! |
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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 15, 2024 21:01:47 GMT
I not sure if we have conceded any penalty kicks under Marti. Last season or season before we conceded one every other game. None. But we've only been awarded one. Which we missed. |
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Post by Shania on Apr 16, 2024 8:53:54 GMT
For how long did we sign Marti C? And what happens if we go down do people on here think?
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 16, 2024 18:38:32 GMT
He stays I hope.
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Post by West Acton on Apr 21, 2024 8:09:57 GMT
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 21, 2024 10:05:04 GMT
He’s been a revelation. Give the man some backing and I really feel we can push on with him. Two good forwards, a goalkeeper, a good central midfielder and build around what we have.
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Apr 21, 2024 11:50:43 GMT
Have I missed something? If Sheffield Wed win today we aren't safe are we?
Regardless, fucking love Marti. What a guy.
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Post by 2Loftus on Apr 21, 2024 17:58:02 GMT
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 27, 2024 11:10:19 GMT
I’m probably overthinking this but unless a manager comes out and says I am not going or the story is completely untrue I do get slightly uneasy. I’ll be honest.
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Post by MattyRangers on Apr 27, 2024 11:15:33 GMT
I fucking love Marti. BLoke is the best thing to happen to this club in a long time.
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Post by MattyRangers on Apr 27, 2024 11:16:21 GMT
I’m probably overthinking this but unless a manager comes out and says I am not going or the story is completely untrue I do get slightly uneasy. I’ll be honest. Hmm I know what you mean. Hopeuflly you're right just overthinking it. Quite excited at the prospect of what he could do with a full summer to shape the squad. |
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Post by awin on Apr 27, 2024 11:17:58 GMT
I’m probably overthinking this but unless a manager comes out and says I am not going or the story is completely untrue I do get slightly uneasy. I’ll be honest. Or hopefully he doesn’t feel it needs addressing, can’t imagine Noury brought him in just to lose him after half a season. |
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Post by Shania on Apr 27, 2024 11:20:50 GMT
I think this is just how he is; Very focused on the here and now.
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 27, 2024 11:21:05 GMT
Agree with all above.
Problem is it’s a career where money talks.
Let’s be honest a club the size of Sunderland could offer Marti three, four times what we pay him and at the end of the day it’s the man’s job.
I just hope he has felt the love from the fans and can see that he can genuinely become one of the greats if he sticks around for a while and gets us up.
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Post by awin on Apr 27, 2024 11:22:53 GMT
Agree with all above. Problem is it’s a career where money talks. Let’s be honest a club the size of Sunderland could offer Marti three, four times what we pay him and at the end of the day it’s the man’s job. I just hope he has felt the love from the fans and can see that he can genuinely become one of the greats if he sticks around for a while and gets us up. Just need to show him how it went for Beale. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 27, 2024 11:25:40 GMT
I fucking love Marti. BLoke is the best thing to happen to this club in a long time. This. Since Neil. What a vibe last night. And how much did he not want attention at the end, during the lap of appreciation. I'm now worried he's going to be poached. Very, very happy my 'advice' to bring back Neil wasn't heeded. Total breath of fresh air, and bullshit free. |
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