[dalekpete]

A thread to post reaction to this evening's Q&A event organised by the Bob's Board sponsors.

[spireitetoo]

dalekpete, on 04 February 2013 - 06:28 PM, said:

A thread to post reaction to this evening's Q&A event organised by the Bob's Board sponsors.

will there be anyone posting up highlights from time to time,

as in questions asked and answers given(shortened obviously)??

[Sammy Spireite]

The place is heaving, and very warm!!

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. What does training involve on a day to day basis, players look very fit.
A. Weekly basis, game analysis, massages for players who played, some sessions tweaked to cover issues raised by analysis. Two sessions most days and is an ongoing development process.

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Did you apply or was you approached for the role?
A. Gives playing a history and background including how he signed for Accy over several league club offers. Started helping coaching sessions etc under Coleman, took southport job offer and got a rude awakening to financial side of management, sacked for poor signings. Self confessed not good enough with youth teams, prefers adult players. Took Sligo job to try to improve and prove himself. Job description was to keep em up, in 4 seasons won championship and heavily featured in team of season. St Johnatone offered him managers job, turned it down due to location and then offered Accy job shortly after. Poor facilities and set up, Liam wants MotS if he keeps them up this season. Now at a club where shouldn't be losing games. We are massively under achieving. Don't apply for job, he was approached, via correct channels. (Should have guessed!!)

Q. Do you know who did apply?
A. Megson, laws amongst the 94.

A. Off on a tangent, play offs still distinct reality, Saturday is massive.

[Heavy_Soul]

Keep em coming mate. Many thanks to you for doing this.

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Jack Lester???
A. Respectful if him for what he's brought to the club but feels the club hasn't taken the reliance if him. He is part of the squad, accepts criticism of not playing him enough but feels its only an issue when we lose. 4-5-1 is his preferred formation, and that doesn't suit jack. His sole target is winning games.

Q. Why did you take the job?
A. £5k a week.

[Guest_freelander2_*]

Sammy Spireite, on 04 February 2013 - 08:23 PM, said:

Q. Jack Lester???
A. Respectful if him for what he's brought to the club but feels the club hasn't taken the reliance if him. He is part of the squad, accepts criticism of not playing him enough but feels its only an issue when we lose. 4-5-1 is his preferred formation, and that doesn't suit jack. His sole target is winning games.

Q. Why did you take the job?
A. £5k a week.

Lol

[Sammy Spireite]

A. Non-comedy answer; feels the club wanted TW and MC to succeed but results weren't good enough. Saw it as a big progression and called it a "no-brainier".

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Why do some away games call for overnight stays?
A. Players need to connect with the club, integrate with the fans more, raise issue of some players travelling. Jay O'Shea lives 6 miles away.

Q. Is trotman still listed?
A. Yes and will still be If he carries on current form! Serious thoughts of taking him off list but feels his fall from grace earlier this season warranted it. Trots attitude Has been top class.

[Heavy_Soul]

Sammy Spireite, on 04 February 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Q. Why do some away games call for overnight stays?
A. Players need to connect with the club, integrate with the fans more, raise issue of some players travelling. Jay O'Shea lives 6 miles away.

Q. Is trotman still listed?
A. Yes and will still be If he carries on current form! Serious thoughts of taking him off list but feels his fall from grace earlier this season warranted it. Trots attitude Has been top class.

3/4 more of the same performance from trotman and he deserves to be taken off the transfer list

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Boden?
A. Give him opportunity to play, fans have predetermined ideas but he wanted to make his own decision. Boden is too much like JL and MR, plays in front of defenders not behind them and was down pecking order.

[Mr Mercury]

Sammy Spireite, on 04 February 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Q. Why do some away games call for overnight stays?
A. Players need to connect with the club, integrate with the fans more, raise issue of some players travelling. Jay O'Shea lives 6 miles away.

Q. Is trotman still listed?
A. Yes and will still be If he carries on current form! Serious thoughts of taking him off list but feels his fall from grace earlier this season warranted it. Trots attitude Has been top class.

Will still be if he carries on current form?

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. DT?
A. Straight back in team if fit Saturday. Not kicked a ball yet.

[Frank Thacker]

Mr Mercury, on 04 February 2013 - 08:32 PM, said:

Will still be if he carries on current form?

It's a joke. I mean, it's Cook saying it as a joke.

This post has been edited by Stuart Basson: 04 February 2013 - 08:33 PM

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Loan players important?
A. Loan players very important, but should be used carefully.

Q. Any animosity with TW MC?
A. Difficult at first, but part of brief. Both been great help and no issues from either whatsoever. Highly regarded.

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Any apathy from any club staff?
A. Football is a changing game and players very powerful. No real issues other. Staff meetings at 8am, watch previous game. 10 positives. 10 negatives. Training then adapted from that with focus on specifics for opponent. No Pens for a yet but DW and JOs rarely get in box. Not rocket science. LW still an issue, DW doing well in strange position, JOs did ok there sat but not the answer. Long term, looking to bring someone in.

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. Can we improve on physical side of game?
A. Yes. Praise Northampton etc for their ability to adapt style of play. MR specifically mentioned, and feels you won't find a more talented lad in the country. Played a big part in Vale win bit not delivering regularly, at a cross road in career.

Q. No shots outside box?
A. Fully agree, too fancy round the box, big focus in training.

[Sammy Spireite]

Q. How do we find players, particularly foreign.
A. AD was scouted via an agent (Strong, powerful goalscorer) and has brought something new to the club. (I think, reading between the lines, he'll get some decent pitch time sat).

[Andy Spireite]

Sounds surprisingly candid! Thanks for the updates Sammy.