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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 07:26 - Jan 26 with 1655 views | dingdangblue |
| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 05:24 - Jan 26 by TalkingSutty |
On your last point, we've been short of a reliable striker/ forward all season and going into the crunch part of the season we are still short. Smith wont be back for some time and struggles to stay fit even when he returns. Mancini has been a waste of a squad place, contributed nothing. Rodney is brittle and his fitness is constantly managed. Henderson is now 41 yrs old and Mani is just returning from injury. Duku, who knows why he wasn't in the squad on Saturday, hopefully he's not already injured. So there's a possibility we could now have three forwards injured again. [Post edited 26 Jan 7:20]
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Jim post match talked about having to manage the squad to get through these next 6-7 weeks of games every 3.5 days. EEL was definitely 'rested' on Saturday - not sure about the others. |  |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 07:26 - Jan 26 by dingdangblue |
Jim post match talked about having to manage the squad to get through these next 6-7 weeks of games every 3.5 days. EEL was definitely 'rested' on Saturday - not sure about the others. |
It's the forward line that concerns me, hopefully Duku is available to cover for Smith. We do have a large squad so there are options available for the manager to change things up. We go back to the top of the league with a win tomorrow, we have enough good players available to do that. |  | | |
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I'm not too concerned by the forward line to be honest if Duku isn't injured as well. If Mani D is now back then he starts every game to be replaced by either Henderson or Duku. Smith, apart from the failed attempt v Hartlepool has been playing as one of the "10's" & we have plenty of options there, especially if Barlow is now going to start making an impact, hopefully he will. Don't think we've room for another 9 in the match day squad. |  |
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I'm not too concerned by the forward line to be honest if Duku isn't injured as well. If Mani D is now back then he starts every game to be replaced by either Henderson or Duku. Smith, apart from the failed attempt v Hartlepool has been playing as one of the "10's" & we have plenty of options there, especially if Barlow is now going to start making an impact, hopefully he will. Don't think we've room for another 9 in the match day squad. |
Yes its a similar situation to Haaland at City or Kane with England. Basically if they are fit no other striker is getting a look in. Hopefully Mani D is here now for the 2nd half of the season fit and refreshed. | |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 10:37 - Jan 26 with 1315 views | samueloneils |
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I'm not too concerned by the forward line to be honest if Duku isn't injured as well. If Mani D is now back then he starts every game to be replaced by either Henderson or Duku. Smith, apart from the failed attempt v Hartlepool has been playing as one of the "10's" & we have plenty of options there, especially if Barlow is now going to start making an impact, hopefully he will. Don't think we've room for another 9 in the match day squad. |
We must be watching different squads.
We have 28 players at present incl 2 keepers.
There are 10 defenders and 11 midfielders on call (incl wingbacks)
We have 5 strikers.
Smith is out for some time.
Mani D is just back from long-term injury with half a game under his belt. He is 31.
Duku-looks to be OK as a backup. He is 33.
Rodney- needs to be "managed" apparently. Unbeatable on his day.
Hendo- what is there still to say? He is 41.
There is a wealth of experience there, but surely there is a huge risk in the department that is there to score goals. | | | |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 10:37 - Jan 26 by samueloneils |
We must be watching different squads.
We have 28 players at present incl 2 keepers.
There are 10 defenders and 11 midfielders on call (incl wingbacks)
We have 5 strikers.
Smith is out for some time.
Mani D is just back from long-term injury with half a game under his belt. He is 31.
Duku-looks to be OK as a backup. He is 33.
Rodney- needs to be "managed" apparently. Unbeatable on his day.
Hendo- what is there still to say? He is 41.
There is a wealth of experience there, but surely there is a huge risk in the department that is there to score goals. |
So JM has brought Duku in, and as you say, he's "backup"
For all the numbers and stats, which forward worth acquiring who isn't already good enough to be making an impression elsewhere, and isn't past it, too inexperienced, able to stay fit or able to slot into a promotion challenge and willing to sit on the bench has JM and his advisers not already looked at?
There's no lack of effort, i would imagine, but there may well be further thought put into squad-building in the close season to increase our forward capacity when decent additions are genuinely available |  |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 10:37 - Jan 26 by samueloneils |
We must be watching different squads.
We have 28 players at present incl 2 keepers.
There are 10 defenders and 11 midfielders on call (incl wingbacks)
We have 5 strikers.
Smith is out for some time.
Mani D is just back from long-term injury with half a game under his belt. He is 31.
Duku-looks to be OK as a backup. He is 33.
Rodney- needs to be "managed" apparently. Unbeatable on his day.
Hendo- what is there still to say? He is 41.
There is a wealth of experience there, but surely there is a huge risk in the department that is there to score goals. |
I've been saying that for a few months and as you point out the squad is unbalanced and overloaded in certain areas, something we all highlighted last season. I don't have a real problem with the prowess and ability of any of those in the final third but there's a real problem keeping some of them on the pitch.
We're at the point where Hendo at 41 years old is now probably our most reliable player when it comes to being available for selection week in week out. A player who for the last eighteen months has started very few league game and has already had his testimonial year.
I'm really hoping that Duku isn't already injured because we also lost Smith again on Saturday. Rodney can't play Saturday/ Tuesdays so that leaves us just Mani and Hendo. So three of those forwards Rodney/ Mancini/Smith can't be relied upon due to their injury history. [Post edited 26 Jan 11:38]
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 11:09 - Jan 26 by D_Alien |
So JM has brought Duku in, and as you say, he's "backup"
For all the numbers and stats, which forward worth acquiring who isn't already good enough to be making an impression elsewhere, and isn't past it, too inexperienced, able to stay fit or able to slot into a promotion challenge and willing to sit on the bench has JM and his advisers not already looked at?
There's no lack of effort, i would imagine, but there may well be further thought put into squad-building in the close season to increase our forward capacity when decent additions are genuinely available |
id agree with that
Its not broke so lets not try to fix it with a speculative signing.
We are very much in control of our destiny as it stands..long may that continue | | | |
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Edit: Meant to quote samueloneils
Rodney & Smith don't play as a 9 though. That's Mani D's position unless he gets injured again. If he doesn't get injured then it will be him starting & replaced by Duku/Hendo.
Rodney & Smith are competing along side our plethora of 10's where we still have Barlow, McBride, Burger, Pritchard, Allarakhia & if he's ever fit Gomez-Mancini.
Just don't think we need another forward player at the moment unless an obvious improvement comes along or there are further injuries. [Post edited 26 Jan 11:55]
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Edit: Meant to quote samueloneils
Rodney & Smith don't play as a 9 though. That's Mani D's position unless he gets injured again. If he doesn't get injured then it will be him starting & replaced by Duku/Hendo.
Rodney & Smith are competing along side our plethora of 10's where we still have Barlow, McBride, Burger, Pritchard, Allarakhia & if he's ever fit Gomez-Mancini.
Just don't think we need another forward player at the moment unless an obvious improvement comes along or there are further injuries. [Post edited 26 Jan 11:55]
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We're talking about having recognised goalscorers available then, irrespective of what number shirt they have on their back, or how people identify the position on the pitch. Barlow/ McBride/ Pritchard/ Allarakhia/ Mancini aren't what you would call recognised goalscorers in the same way as Rodney, Mani, Hendo, Duku are. They don't provide the same goalscoring threat and hold up play. In fact some of those players are more midfield players than what you would call forwards and McBrides a good example. Rodney is a completely different goalscoring threat than Barlow, Burger Pritchard even though you view him as a number 10. Playing midfield players in the number 10 position doesn't really work, they are found out when it comes to putting the ball in the net. In fact it could be construed as a defensive rather than an offensive selection. When somebody mentions the number 10 position to me i insinctively think a goalscorer...Devante Rodney, Adam Le Fondre etc and that's why having so many struggling to stay fit is a problem. [Post edited 26 Jan 12:51]
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 13:37 - Jan 26 with 946 views | Dale_4_Life |
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I used quarter back in jest.
Hogan…
I know it’s a planned way of playing but for large parts of Saturday it was to slow and quite boring.
Anyway we go again tomorrow night. Hopefully another 3 points however achieved takes us top of the National League table with games in hand. | | | |
| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 14:11 - Jan 26 with 899 views | samueloneils |
| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 12:18 - Jan 26 by TalkingSutty |
We're talking about having recognised goalscorers available then, irrespective of what number shirt they have on their back, or how people identify the position on the pitch. Barlow/ McBride/ Pritchard/ Allarakhia/ Mancini aren't what you would call recognised goalscorers in the same way as Rodney, Mani, Hendo, Duku are. They don't provide the same goalscoring threat and hold up play. In fact some of those players are more midfield players than what you would call forwards and McBrides a good example. Rodney is a completely different goalscoring threat than Barlow, Burger Pritchard even though you view him as a number 10. Playing midfield players in the number 10 position doesn't really work, they are found out when it comes to putting the ball in the net. In fact it could be construed as a defensive rather than an offensive selection. When somebody mentions the number 10 position to me i insinctively think a goalscorer...Devante Rodney, Adam Le Fondre etc and that's why having so many struggling to stay fit is a problem. [Post edited 26 Jan 12:51]
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And none of the others except the onform Rodney have the goalscoring ability of say, Lund, Keohane or Sinclair.
Trouble is IMO, I don`t think Jim worries about goalscorers in the same way he worries about left backs or wingbacks. | | | |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 14:11 - Jan 26 by samueloneils |
And none of the others except the onform Rodney have the goalscoring ability of say, Lund, Keohane or Sinclair.
Trouble is IMO, I don`t think Jim worries about goalscorers in the same way he worries about left backs or wingbacks. |
I think you're right about that but if McNulty is viewed as a defensive coach i think he's a very good one, our defence has been exceptional this season and he's recruited well. Mani D is quality, i just think we are lacking another real goal threat, somebody with pace and a low sense of gravity in the Hogan/ Dagnall mould. Players who are always pulling up injured are a luxury we can't afford to carry. [Post edited 26 Jan 15:19]
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I've been saying that for a few months and as you point out the squad is unbalanced and overloaded in certain areas, something we all highlighted last season. I don't have a real problem with the prowess and ability of any of those in the final third but there's a real problem keeping some of them on the pitch.
We're at the point where Hendo at 41 years old is now probably our most reliable player when it comes to being available for selection week in week out. A player who for the last eighteen months has started very few league game and has already had his testimonial year.
I'm really hoping that Duku isn't already injured because we also lost Smith again on Saturday. Rodney can't play Saturday/ Tuesdays so that leaves us just Mani and Hendo. So three of those forwards Rodney/ Mancini/Smith can't be relied upon due to their injury history. [Post edited 26 Jan 11:38]
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I'd be looking at bringing in more cover for the no 9 position - Mani's just coming back, Hendo's 41 and from I've seen of Duku, he's somewhat below the standard of our squad (obviously I'd love it if he proved me wrong). Maybe could consider loaning a young striker from a higher league who'd benefit from some time spent here. | | | |
| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 17:14 - Jan 26 with 555 views | 442Dale |
This wouldn’t be an issue if Rodney was playing at the level he was at at the end of last season. He was scoring frequently then, he isn’t now.
We can’t afford to carry too many centre forwards when we only play with one. The options we have in the wider forward roles (the “no 10s”) include two players in Rodney and Smith who have proven they can offer that goal threat. The problem is form and fitness, that’s the gamble and we can’t keep adding players to the wage bill now when the squad is deep enough to cover absences.
Whoever plays no. 9 has to be able to be a focal point. We have two who we know can do that (Dieseruvwe), one in Duku where the jury is out. If we can get a loanee in at some stage if required and it’s within the budget, fair enough. Right now, having our current season and all time top scorer starting and on the bench is probably good enough.
What’s really let us down this season in everything but results is the inability to finish more of our chances. But at least we are creating them… and we’re still on track to score 85+. |  |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 13:37 - Jan 26 by Dale_4_Life |
I used quarter back in jest.
Hogan…
I know it’s a planned way of playing but for large parts of Saturday it was to slow and quite boring.
Anyway we go again tomorrow night. Hopefully another 3 points however achieved takes us top of the National League table with games in hand. |
Maybe it’ll be an absolute thriller like the game against them back in May. Though would a 4-3 loss with poor game management be better than a controlled display that creates multiple chances like on Saturday? | |
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 17:31 - Jan 26 with 519 views | Dale_4_Life |
| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 17:22 - Jan 26 by 442Dale |
Maybe it’ll be an absolute thriller like the game against them back in May. Though would a 4-3 loss with poor game management be better than a controlled display that creates multiple chances like on Saturday? |
I can see you are an advocate of the style and that's absolutely fine..
Me less so.
I was not on my own, the groans became more audible as the second half progressed on Saturday. It is fine to view it differently.
Of course winning trumps everything and so far the results side of this season have been nothing short of miraculous... I am enjoying the regular 3 points and the clean sheets / mean defense.. I do have a concern we might get caught cold when it matters and February will be the judge.
Up the Dale. [Post edited 26 Jan 17:31]
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 17:31 - Jan 26 by Dale_4_Life |
I can see you are an advocate of the style and that's absolutely fine..
Me less so.
I was not on my own, the groans became more audible as the second half progressed on Saturday. It is fine to view it differently.
Of course winning trumps everything and so far the results side of this season have been nothing short of miraculous... I am enjoying the regular 3 points and the clean sheets / mean defense.. I do have a concern we might get caught cold when it matters and February will be the judge.
Up the Dale. [Post edited 26 Jan 17:31]
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I’m not an advocate of that style. My posts over time and again in the last week state that clearly.
What I’m an advocate of, as I’ve been throughout my time as a fan, is finding the best way to play with the players we have at any given time. If we are getting results, playing some half decent football most of the time, then I’m not sure what more can be expected.
The clean sheets, getting results is down to how we attack as well as how we defend. We play with three defenders, two of which have licence to go forward. That they can at the right time is only possible because of the way they choose to play at the back. Change that, you change everything.
I can’t be certain, but that Hogan was a bit slower on the ball has more to do with his lack of regular game time more than anything else. But yes, everyone has the right to see it differently and groan if they want when we’re 2-0 up, still looking a threat and on our way to our 20th win in 25 games. | |
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Maybe it’ll be an absolute thriller like the game against them back in May. Though would a 4-3 loss with poor game management be better than a controlled display that creates multiple chances like on Saturday? |
Maybe it will be a game when the manager can step up to the mark in a very big home game, he was out manouvered by opposiition managers last season and his team froze in the headlights when it came to doing the business. We don't all have to agree with the managers analysis of games also, it's allowed to disagree with him, we're grown adults who all see the game differently as was discussed following the Truro game. To suggest that some fans would prefer to see a defeat rather than a win is stupid and disrespectful to fellow fans and you know it. What a daft question. Fans where critical of aspects of our approach play and our finishing on Saturday, they're entitled to their view, not everybody is subserviant to the manager and if he doesn't like hearing a different perspective then tough. Its a forum for discussing football and people have different opinions and view the game differently. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:03]
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Maybe it will be a game when the manager can step up to the mark in a very big home game, he was out manouvered by opposiition managers last season and his team froze in the headlights when it came to doing the business. We don't all have to agree with the managers analysis of games also, it's allowed to disagree with him, we're grown adults who all see the game differently as was discussed following the Truro game. To suggest that some fans would prefer to see a defeat rather than a win is stupid and disrespectful to fellow fans and you know it. What a daft question. Fans where critical of aspects of our approach play and our finishing on Saturday, they're entitled to their view, not everybody is subserviant to the manager and if he doesn't like hearing a different perspective then tough. Its a forum for discussing football and people have different opinions and view the game differently. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:03]
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I wasnt suggesting that, it was a rhetorical question pointing out the obvious issues against the same opposition when we lost our structure in a great game. Something that was totally down to the manager. We’d all take learning lessons as we have so far this season and winning.
Don’t know of anyone who is subservient to the manager, his mistakes have been long recognised and I for one wish he’d be more flexible in his formation. I understand why he isn’t but I think it limits us in certain games/stages of the game. It’s hard to argue that though, because by changing to a midfield three and front two it could lead to the solidity and effectiveness of the side being impacted.
Edit: and totally agree fans are entitled to their views too, this is a great place to do that. I’d expect mine to be challenged as much as anyone else would expect the same. I’ve acknowledged the issue around Hogan and agree that he was slow at times, can only offer possible reasons for that and how it wasn’t actually much of an issue. Especially as he was involved in both goals. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:10]
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| Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City on 14:11 - Jan 26 by samueloneils |
And none of the others except the onform Rodney have the goalscoring ability of say, Lund, Keohane or Sinclair.
Trouble is IMO, I don`t think Jim worries about goalscorers in the same way he worries about left backs or wingbacks. |
McNulty brought in Done and Taylor, presumably to assist him with those areas of the pitch he wasn't involved with directly as a player
They'll have input into signings, or they should have, and tactics such as the high press and earlier subs which have made such a difference this season
Credit to McNulty for recognising he needed to strengthen the coaching side. Let's see if it makes the difference when it really matters. Crunch time, and tomorrow will be a good indicator of our approach as the pressure increases [Post edited 26 Jan 18:10]
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I wasnt suggesting that, it was a rhetorical question pointing out the obvious issues against the same opposition when we lost our structure in a great game. Something that was totally down to the manager. We’d all take learning lessons as we have so far this season and winning.
Don’t know of anyone who is subservient to the manager, his mistakes have been long recognised and I for one wish he’d be more flexible in his formation. I understand why he isn’t but I think it limits us in certain games/stages of the game. It’s hard to argue that though, because by changing to a midfield three and front two it could lead to the solidity and effectiveness of the side being impacted.
Edit: and totally agree fans are entitled to their views too, this is a great place to do that. I’d expect mine to be challenged as much as anyone else would expect the same. I’ve acknowledged the issue around Hogan and agree that he was slow at times, can only offer possible reasons for that and how it wasn’t actually much of an issue. Especially as he was involved in both goals. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:10]
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You actually posted that you thought Hogans slow play with the ball was because he hadn't been playing games, you know that's not right. . He was walking with the ball up to the halfway line and stopping with it. The fans were pleading with him at times to just pass the ball to players who where showing for it. If it wasn't so obvious nobody in the crowd would have been displaying their frustration. We saw the tactic employed last season, it stops momentum and the flow of the game and kills the atmosphere in the stadium, i've never seen any other team employ that tactic with their central defender and i believe if they did they would get the same response from the crowd. We played the same way in the first half against Spennymoor and the crowd voiced their displeasure then. If we're relying on Hogan to launch our attacks it doesn't say much for the ability of the rest of the team. We had a decent crowd, a lot of youngsters, they want entertaining not boring to death...Hogan was still at it at 2-0 up, he was obviously playing to instruction so it's not his fault. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:33]
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You actually posted that you thought Hogans slow play with the ball was because he hadn't been playing games, you know that's not right. . He was walking with the ball up to the halfway line and stopping with it. The fans were pleading with him at times to just pass the ball to players who where showing for it. If it wasn't so obvious nobody in the crowd would have been displaying their frustration. We saw the tactic employed last season, it stops momentum and the flow of the game and kills the atmosphere in the stadium, i've never seen any other team employ that tactic with their central defender and i believe if they did they would get the same response from the crowd. We played the same way in the first half against Spennymoor and the crowd voiced their displeasure then. If we're relying on Hogan to launch our attacks it doesn't say much for the ability of the rest of the team. We had a decent crowd, a lot of youngsters, they want entertaining not boring to death...Hogan was still at it at 2-0 up, he was obviously playing to instruction so it's not his fault. [Post edited 26 Jan 18:33]
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Yes, I believe at times he was too slow. But on other occasions he wasn’t, including in the lead up to the two goals.
EEL fulfils the exact same role, his regular appearances help to the flow of our play. Would think that any player would benefit from playing regularly within a set structure (EEL himself struggle initially after returning to the side last season, which led to criticism from fans).
Also they’re different players so maybe Hogan isn’t as effective, his lack of game time points to that, but he did alright on Saturday. His ball through to Gilmour for the second was very good. | |
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Yes, I believe at times he was too slow. But on other occasions he wasn’t, including in the lead up to the two goals.
EEL fulfils the exact same role, his regular appearances help to the flow of our play. Would think that any player would benefit from playing regularly within a set structure (EEL himself struggle initially after returning to the side last season, which led to criticism from fans).
Also they’re different players so maybe Hogan isn’t as effective, his lack of game time points to that, but he did alright on Saturday. His ball through to Gilmour for the second was very good. |
When your centre half has more posession than any other player on the pitch in a 2-0 home win against Truro, there is a good chance he will eventually play a decent through ball 😀..Gilmour did excellent with that by the way. I think we've exhausted the Hogan discussion, as you pointed out EEL does the same at times but he does it a little bit more quickly. We wont be seeing it tomorrow anyway because Southend wont sit back and allow that. [Post edited 26 Jan 19:20]
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When your centre half has more posession than any other player on the pitch in a 2-0 home win against Truro, there is a good chance he will eventually play a decent through ball 😀..Gilmour did excellent with that by the way. I think we've exhausted the Hogan discussion, as you pointed out EEL does the same at times but he does it a little bit more quickly. We wont be seeing it tomorrow anyway because Southend wont sit back and allow that. [Post edited 26 Jan 19:20]
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There were several times on Saturday when Henderson, McBride or Barlow were alongside the centre halves and on the half-turn with an open run on goal; a quicker delivery from Hogan would have released them, but it simply wasn't forthcoming. I understand the notion that at 2-0 you just slam the door and kill the game especially with the games coming thick and fast but it seems counter-intuitive when the crowd is up by 1000 or so...I guess we have to accept its a means to an end, |  | | |
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