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Losing is unacceptable

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by trevor, Aug 14, 2018.

  1. Keefly Bantam

    Keefly Bantam Important Player
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    As confused a post as you could make.
     
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  2. NorthernMonkey

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    Why would Edin resign?
     
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  3. Skyebantam

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    I agree with you, but fairs fair, lets give him a chance. We can't be accused of writing him off and not at least giving them a fair crack of the whip then, can we?
     
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  4. EdwinB

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    You don’t have to be a brain surgeon imo to see that a centre forward with the ability to head the ball is desperately needed to play in long side Doyle or Miller and be able to feed off the quick wingers we have. Sounded like Riley and a good game at right back so guess that’s his best position Not seen the stats but it also sounded that we had the majority of the ball with some good passing but with no finished product.
     
  5. Yorkieman

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    Yes. After seven games, or something like that, we were in the relegation zone, or near enough, and then as you said it 'clicked' and we hardly lost a game for the rest of the season. It is 20 years ago so maybe my rose tinted spectacles are failing me.
     
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  6. Keefly Bantam

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    You will NEVER be happy. So give it up.
     
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  7. trevor

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    The answer to that is so obvious am surprised you do not know the difference,
     
  8. bantamdave41

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    Have to agree. Early days and to ask for his head at this stage would be nothing but stupidity.
    If we are going down the line of sackings after a couple of games, god help us.

    Oh and who would take on the head coach role even if he was to go.
     
  9. Bantamsteve

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    Just ask Everton about Rooney they tried to fit him in at all costs
    much to their regret
     
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  10. trevor

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    You are right he does need more time and if performances show improvement ( regardless of results early season ) then he will get it I am sure as it also reflects on Edin, He will be put under pressure until results and performances improve and that is part and parcel of the job he took on and he has to accept that, However switching formations and players continually is a recipe for failure and he has to learn the lesson of more successful and experienced managers that a settled formation that suits the players you have and getting a settled side is key to success
     
  11. trevor

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    Where have I said he should? He may or may not have made a mistake with his choice of team coaches but as owner that is his prerogative, It is far to early to judge and call for him to resign after only 3 games but I think you will find owners rarely resign anyway they just change managers and move on.
     
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  12. NorthernMonkey

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    You asked if the manager would resign.
     
  13. Captain Black Adder

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    We clicked with the good old 4-4-2 though.
    Two tricky wingers, battler and ball player in the middle, big man and Blake up front.
     
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  14. Bantam51

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    Guy Fawkes arrived in 1605.
     
  15. TallinnBantam

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    As many have said, give him a run of games before we really decide on him,
    He’s learnt the hard way today. Tinkering with the team and formation, and we lost.
    He also learnt what not to say pre and post match, so he’s gaining experience each week.

    To be honest, in my view and hearing what the players are saying about training etc, I think he’s a good coach, but perhaps not a manager. And before I get shot down and told he’s not a manager, but a head coach, you all know what I mean. He’s still the man responsible for picking the tram and running it for 90mins on a match day. Big step up.

    Tough old ride for sure these next few months.
     
  16. city exile

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    One up front - interesting. Could it be that we have another front man lined up as a loan? We could certainly use a big man up there. Perhaps with Killa going as part of the deal.
     
  17. City loyal

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    Even more foolish not to reference the ‘unacceptable’ bit post match, that’s more worrying

    I feel for the guy already, only 3 games and vultures are circling. He will no doubt feel this pressure and that won’t help anyone.

    He’s going to make mistakes, as he has already with formations and last nights post match comments but the problem he has is that time waits for no one and as fans we have no patience and want success even though everything points to this side being better the longer the season progresses
     
  18. Damo

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    Yawn. I bet some people were literally salivating over the prospect of getting online. Unacceptable to lose but lots of other clubs suffered or got lucky on pens. I’m not going to get suicidal the same way I didn’t get giddy against Shrewsbury
     
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  19. Dratsab taf

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    The strange part of last night was the abandonment of the 3 at the back formation.
    Whilst i dont like it, and dont feel we a back 5 good enough to implement it properly, its the only way to get scannell/payne in the same side effectively or the only formation that will allow us two strikers without having a lop sided or too open team.
    When it is clear that, that is what they have spent all summer working towards, when it showed saturday that it is that what clearly needs working on, to completely disregard it all of a sudden is very odd.. Last night would have been a good opportunity to work on it against a team from a lower level
     
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  20. Chapter Two

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    Really? Do we have to hear the incessant whinging this early in the season?
    Give the man a chance, jumping on his back and the team after 3 games will not help the situation. There is more promise in these players than last season. If you said in preseason "we need to see where we are after 10 games" then keep to your word and do that.
    Immediate negativity will only guarantee failure and bores the life out of many other city fans reading and listening and having to put up with it year after year.
     

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