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Left wing back is one of the only positions in the squad we have actual cover at. Resources needed elsewhere.
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If not Neil then who?
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Is there a (realistic) candidate that you honestly wouldn't have any reservations over?
I don’t know who has applied but Probably not, but there again I thought Neil was a great appointment, and although I think he was let down by Hemmings and Risdale he definitely contributed to his downfall.
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My thoughts were of Cunningham's injury woes. Broke down with us (understandably after playing so little)
Plus Reach maybe a bigger goal threat?
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He was MOM in his last match at left back before he got injured. He is good cover which we need in a 25 man squad.
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What's odd, and always will be, he's more often than not stated in our best performances this season, and many last, at left back.
Need moving on like many many others
That refers to Adam Reach if anyone is confused .👍
Yes he played in the big away wins at Brentford, Reading, and Bournemouth this season. Worth noting how they are away games. He was more able to cope in the away games imo because we were sat deeper and our full backs didn't really have to do anything other than defend.
His limitations were exposed far more at home, where he offered nothing going forward on his side in terms of movement or distribution. And because we were trying to play higher up he was more exposed defensively against pacey wingers.
For every good game he's had this season, there's been own goals, red cards, clangers etc. from him too. He can be pleased with his efforts over the past couple of years given that (imo) he has been playing above his level, but he needs moving on and we need, and can find, far better.
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And in two other fantastic games, probs my favourite two of the season, Norwich away and Huddersfield away
We need better, indeed
I think when you're playing Championship football, especially at home when you're expected to be on the front foot, you probably can't afford to carry anyone in any position, including at full back and centre back, who can't do anything productive in possession. It just massively restricts your ability to build from the back.
Hence why at the moment McAvoy has rightly been pragmatic, playing a back 5 and being direct to Evans. But if we want to add more strings to our bow and be able to get the ball on the deck and play a bit more, then we'll need to sign defenders this summer who a) are mobile and b) are comfortable in possession, distributing the ball from the back. That's why I don't agree with calls to sign Lindsay up, keep Rafferty, etc. and it's why some of us weren't keen on Huntington being given a new contract.
There's no doubt we could do with a couple of quality additions in attacking areas this summer, but I honestly think it will be our recruitment in defence that defines the way we play for the next couple of years.
Even Sepp VDB ?
Simply hard to ignore the points tally amassed despite the appointment only ever meaning to be temporary.
sure he’s not wanted by everyone but hard to argue that he’s not deserving of a go at the helm
A Billy Davies MK II situation? Let’s hope so. Wouldn’t be my first choice but wouldn’t be unhappy with it.
I think Frankie has shown he can get the best (or at least better than this season's AN) out of the squad he's given. If he wants the job, it's his in my opinion. Who knows, perhaps he has other ideas/game plans depending on what players we bring in. He seems pragmatic to me and has shown, so far at least, that he can get results from the squad he's given. That will be a massive plus point for him to PR and TH.
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He seems to have good man management skills which perhaps bring the best out of certain players. He has said that he prefers to have regular one to one discussions with individual players.
This appears to be a positive when compared with Neil and is maybe a contributory factor in the improved performances.
This appears to be a positive when compared with Neil and is maybe a contributory factor in the improved performances.
It's very different to Billy. Billy wanted to resign, club said no and wanted to see how he did. He was made permanent manager very early on. He had also had management experience at Motherwell where he mostly performed well.
I think the club actually had a plan for this Summer. A plan which Frankie and Ainsworth weren't considered as options. But results in that time have seriously thrown a spanner in the works.
Frankie has done exceptionally well with the points return achieved.However I do wonder at the age of 54 and no full time manager appointments whether he would be someone who would excite people.As someone said earlier we have no idea who has applied for the job and I do think Pne will opt for the cheap and cheerful option.I am neither for or against I just want someone to restore my belief in Pne.
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Excitement will come from a good points tally not a charismatic leader. I'm not sure any manager will get the current squad into the playoffs and I doubt we'll strengthen sufficiently for that to happen.
Whoever the manager is next season I can see him getting a lot of criticism.