The Voice - Match preview Carlisle United vs Bradford City Saturday 26th January 2022 @ 3:00pm

1,800??? try 1,300, and you didn't even sell out, don't want to go into petty arguments but we had 2,200 at your gaff at the end of last season for a meaningless game, and we took over 1,300 (sell out) to Salford only a few short weeks ago. We're not the biggest club in the world admittedly, but you can go and do one with all that 'Billy Big Bollocks' stuff.

 

It appears to me the players are not allowed to express themselves, or at least afraid to try something different for fear of upsetting the manager. Every pattern of play is rehearsed and repeated over and over again despite its lack of success. Is it possible to have too big a manager for a club, similarly to England recruiting Capello?

I think last season was a free hit for many because they wanted to impress our superstar manager, but the novelty is clearly wearing off because they aren’t convinced by his tactics. He’s hanging them out to dry by asking them to play above their skill set. Something has to change, the formation, the players or the manager’s stubbornness and blind loyalty to those who must still be in awe of him.

I created a post back in early October questioning why we hadn’t clicked and it’s as relevant now as it was then. In fact we’re further away from clicking than we’ve ever been. The odd game we’ve done well in was as a result of high press, high tempo, but this tactic is rarely used and that is down to the manager more than the players.

 

With Hughes saying Sutton may get more game time after impressing in training I'm hoping he sees where our major fundamental flaw currently is. He clearly doesnt rate Ryan East so I'm expecting one to be signed in January. I'm happy to give Hughes this transfer window to rectify the squad weaknesses and that includes getting rid of the players that clearly have no future. We all thought the

 

well done on winning your big game the fact that you joined this forum just proves that

 

oh let him be god this another reason I want out of this league having to deal with clubs that are normally shite all season but magically raise there game when we end up in town ffs seriously if they put the same effort in during the over 40 odd games I doubt they would struggle

 

Oliver was a strange signing in my opinion for a promotion chasing side. At 31 he’s had a very patchy career in the bottom two divisions, modest scoring record, couple of relegations on his CV and was generally never going to get any better than he has been in the past. His contribution thus far has been fairly predictable based on his previous record.

 

If Sutton is the answer then what is the question? I can't see a single position on the pitch where he could improve us. We lack creativity and that's probably the lowest attribute you'd associate with Sutton.

 

Seriously it’s a stupid signing if your not gonna play to his strengths.............

 

Completely agree.

 

I've been a member a few years actually, I actually quite like Bradford (I used to live in the area), and to be honest with the size of crowds you get, and the fabulous stadium you should be in a lot better league than this one. It's just that sometimes, and I admit it's only one or two, (most City fans are salt of the earth), the 'Billy Big Boots' brigade can really get on your nerves.

 

And my reply was because I thought you had a sense of humour remember your at the end of your post, mine ended with I won't reply again I seemed to have hit a nerve.
My quote withregards our following was because that what the Carlisle co-commentators said.

 

I was quoting what the two guys who were commentating on the game said, waxing lyrical about the 8,000 + crowd saying we had taken 1800, youre as bad as @Bluebry.

 

Anyway, now that we've had our say, lets not forget who the really 'Big Bollock's' fans are, yes the ones that play at that great big Yellow and White Skip in Beeston.
Do you like me now???

 

I never disliked you you just took my post completely out of context.

 

Eisa, put in one of the worst performances, I have seen for a long time. Two or three times in the first half he just slipped, unchallenged, in wide advantageous positions wide on the right. No energy whatsoever.
He kept him on I honestly believe , because we didn’t have cover to last just 50 mins. Hence my thoughts on illness in the camp?
There wasn’t one player who looked comfortable all game other than Lewis and perhaps Crichlow.

Notice again how a manager targeted our back post with a deep cross?

Colchester , Hartlepool, Carlisle plus two others ( can’t think?)

 

Bored? We don’t need you stirring the sh#t , we can manage on our own thank you, so kindly jog on, there’s a good boy!

 

Children always do Dave.

 

Jeeze, you are kidding surely RT? Yooos’ actually said that. He’s NL level technically. Can’t fault his willingness, BUT…..!

 

Did anyone get stuck in the traffic on the M6 on the way home? I saw that 2 lanes were shut and saw the brake lights in the distance so came off for the A65 for Skipton. Took a bit longer but didn’t wanna risk it