Second half of the season.

Second half of the season.

Postby Billy bodger » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:34 pm

We are fast approaching Christmas with some hard games up till New Year. We are then in the second half of the season. Clubs are treating us differently because of how well we have done. They now know our game and over the last few games we have fallen short. It’s not crisis time, but if we want to be up in contention at the end of the season we need to mix it up. I prefer two up front, Mellon struggling to lead the line on his own, we would get more out of him if he linked up with a centre forward in a 4-4-2 formation. What do you all think? 20 points off safety and 35+ from maybe a play off place?
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Phil Anderer » Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:10 pm

Safety is the priority. Where we are with finances and ownership makes promotion, for me at least, a bad idea. Need a new owner and stable financing, then we look forward.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby fulwoodshrimp » Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:30 pm

I think the last few games have shown our limitations and survival is the order of the day. To achieve this we need to strengthen with a new keeper and an experienced midfielder in my opinion. Clubs have learnt we break quickly so they don't over commit and leave a couple of defenders back to deal with the fast breaks.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Wild Bill » Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:33 pm

Such a frustrating situation. Last season, if we had invested a little in one or two more quality players, we'd still be in L1. Now we find ourselves in a great position to get back up, but our manager jumps ship, we hire a coach and now we are talking about survival. Jason probably hasn't got the money anyway, but his lack of investment keeps knocking the club down, when we are pushing towards improvement.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby redrobo » Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:52 pm

Wild Bill wrote:Such a frustrating situation. Last season, if we had invested a little in one or two more quality players, we'd still be in L1. Now we find ourselves in a great position to get back up, but our manager jumps ship, we hire a coach and now we are talking about survival. Jason probably hasn't got the money anyway, but his lack of investment keeps knocking the club down, when we are pushing towards improvement.


Carlise have new owners who are based in America.

It begs the question as to why we seem unable to attract a buyer and is the problem the money that Jason wants for our club... :?: :?: :?:

If it is the price then Jason should realize that the cost is simply too high for an EFL2 club irrespective of the position our club is in regarding the current infrastructure both on and off the field. Surely we are in a unique position as a club....so what's the hold up.... :?: :?: :?:

ANSWERS PLEASE JASON
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Wild Bill » Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:13 pm

I think for every fairytale takeover from a rich benefactor, there are plenty of clubs stuck with rubbish owners. Carlisle is more attractive as they are L1, have a bigger ground and fanbase. We might still get someone but I guess if it's anyone with perceived money, Jason asks for more. He's probably kicking himself for not selling last year to the local consortium when the price was higher being in L1
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby vvm » Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:43 pm

I honestly get the impression Jason really just isn't arsed about us anymore, I bet he couldn't tell you who we played on Saturday, where we are in the table or any of the players in squad.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Keith » Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:26 am

Wild Bill wrote:He's probably kicking himself for not selling last year to the local consortium when the price was higher being in L1


Was there a definite offer made, or just rumour? It could be, that no genuine offers have been made at any point?
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Andy D » Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:52 am

i can see us going into free-fall after watching last nights second defeat in a week, and our unbeaten home record gone, we just don't look as organised .
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby fulwoodshrimp » Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:02 am

I agree Andy. We have looked disorganised in the last two games and the shape of the team has been wrong. The manager lives and dies by his team selections and I think there has to be questions about the two line ups in Ged's management. In my opinion, the Wrexham game cried out for Songo in midfield and last night I think Slew would have been a good second half substitute to bring a bit of movement and pace into a very flat side.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby Redalert1970 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:34 am

Andy D we are already in free fall

Lost 4 in a row now

Barrow
Grimsby
Wrexham
Newport

The fixtures coming up are tough as well
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby shrimp in cyprus » Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:26 am

In my opinion, the skills and mindset etc required to be a successful football manager, are NOT the same as those required to be a successful football coach.

Ged definitely IS a good and successful coach, but I feel (from the interviews that I have seen so far), that he does not have the necessary attributes to be a successful manager. He doesn't appear to me to be outgoing enough. I hope that he can develop into a good manager and I certainly wish him well.

Time will tell I guess.
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Re: Second half of the season.

Postby BerlinWaller » Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:24 am

We have to hope that Derek has managed to keep us up for a third time with his start to this season.

It is amazing how quickly looking at going 2nd has turned in to staying up.
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