Red Exile Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 This reeks of relegation. We’ve got a decent squad. You wouldn’t know it. Pity we didn’t hire John Eustace! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Red Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Another amazing half-time talk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Comes to something when I'm thinking that maybe playing Harry Cornick could be the answer . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 11 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: He's not getting any help as Twine isn't tracking back, same as at Derby he's drifting into the middle, his natural position. The number of times our players have been on the ball with arms out due to no options is scandalous at this level. Sincs coming on. Why’s Twine on the left in the first place, though? Manning said he was signed to be a 10 and that Hull wasted him on the left in the first half of last season, so he decides to do the same? Clueless. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Just now, Engvall’s Splinter said: Joe Williams sulking on the deck after he’s challenged. Take him off. He shouldn't have started, unfortunately the coach is a gutless **** who for some reason won't drop him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturgess Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 (edited) Still, at least when LM finally gets some training time on the grass during in this hectic schedule, the behaviours and patterns can be worked on… Edited Saturday at 15:13 by Sturgess 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Seriously close to losing my head here. £12m and two weeks on the grass and we play like this. Only at Bristol City. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Manning's tactics look null and void 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Hate to say this BUT lose next week and manning could and possibly SHOULD be sacked 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 I said gone by Christmas pre season, think he might be gone by the November international break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 1 minute ago, Roe said: See you in the prem, ey Gonna start supporting Oxford, Roe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted Saturday at 15:13 Share Posted Saturday at 15:13 Attempting to play possession with a midifled including Williams and Knight is like trying to play Bach on a whoopie cushion. Then you have a manager who has plan A. And Plan A. Did I mention Plan A? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 Both goals have come from the Blackburn press, Max's mistake after having no simple option and trying to be clever, Williams getting caught out facing his own goal and no simple option allowing him to be tackled. We've just proven that we can't handle being pressed effectively and look weak when we can't control the possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 Are the players confused with what's being taught or have they stopped playing for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 On 13/09/2024 at 13:01, Unan said: Who is the favourite square peg player? And who is the round peg player that would take bollox to put in the team? Who has said x player was brought in to play in y position? Do you think that once a player is bought they are then resigned to playing in only one position? Do you think rigidly playing players only in their preferred positions limits tactical flexibility and creativity? Aren't modern footballers expected to be versatile and adapt to different roles based on the needs of the team? Do you think managers should limit that flexibility? If a player performs better in a different position than originally recruited for, wouldn't it be counterproductive to stick them in a less effective role? Are you sure the manager is playing his 'favs,' or could it be that these players are actually performing better in training or fit the tactical plan better? What if injuries or suspensions mean the manager has no choice but to shift players around—would you still argue they should stick to their original positions then? Considering the depth (or lack thereof) in the squad, do you think it's realistic to always play every player in their natural position? Football is full of examples of players who thrived after switching positions—should the manager not experiment and evolve players’ roles? Could it be that the manager is setting up the team based on the opposition's strengths and weaknesses? How important is positional rigidity when adapting to different opponents? Do you think fan pressure about playing 'round pegs in round holes' sometimes overlooks the bigger tactical picture a manager is trying to implement? Could moving players around help them develop new skills and improve their overall game? Isn’t adaptability a key part of modern football? Hope your watching this to appreciate the tactical genius that manning is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kit Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 Can't be bothered to watch any more of this. Hopefully it is a bad decision but nothing from the first 55 minutes makes me think I might come to regret switching off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 Look at them. A team who works hard, plays it simple and runs their socks off. Don't think Eustace worries about the principles of play. Could have done with him as Nige's successor. Simple goal, all Fally's fault though I'm sure - gotta drag him when Knight, Williams, Sykes, Bird and Twine were dreadful in the first half. It's got to improve or it's going to get real toxic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 I wonder how Manning’s going to spin this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 8 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Same here. Money saved will now be wasted on a takeaway and beer... Exactly this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Saturday at 15:14 Share Posted Saturday at 15:14 Just now, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Comes to something when I'm thinking that maybe playing Harry Cornick could be the answer . Might as well, no #9 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Just now, Graham76 said: I wonder how Manning’s going to spin this one Can’t legislate for individual errors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Side note, think this is the worst home atmosphere i’ve ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Just now, !james said: I said gone by Christmas pre season, think he might be gone by the November international break. Would be nice. I wonder what the magic solution will be then from Mr Lansdown and his boy? another experienced manager like Nige i reckon and so the rince and repeat cycle of this club will continue.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 6 goals conceded without reply 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Just now, Graham76 said: I wonder how Manning’s going to spin this one Behaviours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 This is even worse than i could ever have imagined.....we are a joke of a team. I really feel for the poor sods who have paid good money to travel up north and witness this witless embarassing performance 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 But isn’t great to have something to moan about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Who had 58 minutes on their substitution klaxon? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spudgun Posted Saturday at 15:15 Popular Post Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Clueless, and so are those above. All that hard work from Nige and his team ripped up. Shambles of a club. Disgusted. 16 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Another two weeks ‘on the grass’ seems to be working absolute wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted Saturday at 15:15 Share Posted Saturday at 15:15 Mehmeti. Brill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 Thank **** Sykes is off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 We are pretty bad,expected a response from derby but Jesus this is almost as bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 Honestly feel that the board will be under huge pressure to act if Manning’s old side turn us over next week on the back of successive shit shows away from home !!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 I bet McNally is enjoying his first proper game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 Lose next week to Oxford and it will get truly toxic for Manning. All the evidence so far suggests he is not up to the job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Might as well, no #9 now. And still no No 10. It's all No 2's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnr1986 Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 2 minutes ago, Topper 123 said: Hate to say this BUT lose next week and manning could and possibly SHOULD be sacked Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 He’s gone early with the subs. Brave decision. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 I had high hopes for this season, I still think we have good players but the way they are being played just seems wrong. I'm afraid unless the board are brave and admits it's not working out and relieves Manning of his job I think we will struggle to stay up under him, next week against Oxford at home could be the deal breaker if we lose that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 Just now, Spudgun said: Clueless, and so are those above. All that hard work from Nige and his team ripped up. Shambles of a club. Disgusted. This is what hurts me. So glad I didn't renew the ST 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 One thing is clear to me keep buying league one players THATS where you’ll end up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 Let's see what the subs do. I'd love to be missing this game and it turns out to be one of our great come backs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 Just now, David Brent said: He’s gone early with the subs. Brave decision. 58 mins instead of 60? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 1 minute ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Can’t legislate for individual errors Can do sometimes If they're being told to play tippy tappy with knowing the risk or risk not getting game time if they don't play the way they're told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 1 minute ago, Spike said: I bet McNally is enjoying his first proper game.... Yellow carded and no more than two fouls from a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted Saturday at 15:17 Share Posted Saturday at 15:17 All the money spent and players brought in. This is Manning’s team. He can’t blame the old ‘Not my players’ bollocks. Sacked halfway through the season for another easy going, up and coming, yes man for the Lansdowns. How many ******* times! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted Saturday at 15:18 Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 2 minutes ago, George Rs said: Side note, think this is the worst home atmosphere i’ve ever heard. Makes it all ok then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted Saturday at 15:18 Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 2 minutes ago, George Rs said: Side note, think this is the worst home atmosphere i’ve ever heard. They are so quiet aren't they, and people say we are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted Saturday at 15:18 Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 8 minutes ago, pillred said: Things could be worse we could be 0-3 down at home like the Gas. People can face palm, but this is factually correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted Saturday at 15:18 Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 This is so poor. I mean abysmal! How many more flaming weeks does this clueless conference coach need on the grass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted Saturday at 15:18 Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 2 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Would be nice. I wonder what the magic solution will be then from Mr Lansdown and his boy? another experienced manager like Nige i reckon and so the rince and repeat cycle of this club will continue.. Tins intern at first then God knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted Saturday at 15:18 Admin Share Posted Saturday at 15:18 11 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Does Manning know you’re allowed to make changes that aren’t like for like? Earlier I read comments about us having no Plan B. We clearly do. Its Plan A, with different players. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted Saturday at 15:19 Share Posted Saturday at 15:19 There saying on tv we ain’t offered nothing and their right , we haven’t put 2 passes together going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted Saturday at 15:19 Share Posted Saturday at 15:19 2 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Honestly feel that the board will be under huge pressure to act if Manning’s old side turn us over next week on the back of successive shit shows away from home !!! What will the board do? They're the ones that hired him. They should go as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted Saturday at 15:19 Share Posted Saturday at 15:19 1 minute ago, pillred said: I had high hopes for this season, I still think we have good players but the way they are being played just seems wrong. I'm afraid unless the board are brave and admits it's not working out and relieves Manning of his job I think we will struggle to stay up under him, next week against Oxford at home could be the deal breaker if we lose that. Hmm i think it will take more than losing to Oxford at home before they let him go.. Remember this isn't just about Manning, the boy and Tinnions reputations and jobs (in tinnions case) are massively on the line if the Manning 'project' doesn't work.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premisesmanager Posted Saturday at 15:19 Share Posted Saturday at 15:19 4 minutes ago, Peter1450 said: The game was over when Manning was appointed sadly Pearson should never of been sacked in the first place. Issue was Lansdowns and Tinnion who could not handle Pearson who was a proper football manager. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted Saturday at 15:19 Share Posted Saturday at 15:19 5 minutes ago, Topper 123 said: Hate to say this BUT lose next week and manning could and possibly SHOULD be sacked The powers certainly have every right to question things as this is shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted Saturday at 15:20 Share Posted Saturday at 15:20 Just now, Ian M said: Earlier I read comments about us having no Plan B. We clearly do. Its Plan A, with different players. He has no idea how to switch things up. How on earth has he had two weeks since Derby to play exactly the same. Sorry he’s out of his depth. Just now, 42nite said: What will the board do? They're the ones that hired him. They should go as well! Wish they would all go. Tinnion too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted Saturday at 15:20 Share Posted Saturday at 15:20 Just now, premisesmanager said: Pearson should never of been sacked in the first place. Issue was Lansdowns and Tinnion who could not handle Pearson who was a proper football manager. You're right, but lets not go through all this again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STFreeloader Posted Saturday at 15:21 Share Posted Saturday at 15:21 1 minute ago, 42nite said: What will the board do? They're the ones that hired him. They should go as well! That would require the fans to vent and protest against the owners. The apathy in this fanbase stinks the place our, so that won’t happen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted Saturday at 15:21 Share Posted Saturday at 15:21 11 minutes ago, Midred said: Is there any interference from above with the choice of team? No, this is solely mannings ineptitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted Saturday at 15:21 Share Posted Saturday at 15:21 4 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: Lose next week to Oxford and it will get truly toxic for Manning. All the evidence so far suggests he is not up to the job. Indeed. I wanted to give him ten games at least, but lose this and against Oxford and it will be pretty grim you’d think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted Saturday at 15:21 Share Posted Saturday at 15:21 Williams off Knight alone to do that job That's the one positive from today, there should be no reason to see those two together again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 How can we look so lethargic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east sussex red Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 1 minute ago, premisesmanager said: Pearson should never of been sacked in the first place. Issue was Lansdowns and Tinnion who could not handle Pearson who was a proper football manager. That ship has sailed and we weren't exactly great under him 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 4 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Would be nice. I wonder what the magic solution will be then from Mr Lansdown and his boy? another experienced manager like Nige i reckon and so the rince and repeat cycle of this club will continue.. Lets be honest, what experienced manager is going to be willing to come in after a bunch of funds have been spent on players they don't want for their style of football and knowing they'll have to work hard with little to spend to turn it around? Nige was a great signing from the board because he had the experience and did it all on a shoestring whilst bringing in young players into the fold. Manning has undone all of that meaning we need another Nige to fix it all again. There are only so many managers willing to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 City getting on top. Got 2-3 written all over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 2 minutes ago, Topper 123 said: There saying on tv we ain’t offered nothing and their right , we haven’t put 2 passes together going forward Certainly haven't got into the final third, forward player so isolated. No one shines today, we look lacklustre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted Saturday at 15:22 Share Posted Saturday at 15:22 We have Twine who’s a number 10 and a set piece specialist, yet we play him on left wing and take short corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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