[60s 70s Spireite]

Osborne again, on 10 September 2024 - 06:04 PM, said:

It's going to be very difficult for opposition managers to second guess our lineup, because change won't weaken us.

Just like last season then

[Bald magician]

Fit as a Nelson, on 10 September 2024 - 05:49 PM, said:

I don?t even know where to start with that..

Some people clearly don?t know what football is

[azul]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 05:37 PM, said:

We don?t agree on much but in this case I do

I didn't realise you didn't approve of me, but hey ho, I can live with that

[Bonnyman]

60s 70s Spireite, on 10 September 2024 - 05:16 PM, said:

A month ago, he was training with Rangers and dreaming of a return there.
https://www.dailyrec...ansfer-33390412

Probably looked in our trophy cabinet realised we had hammered rangers and opted for the real blue army

[Cum on u blues]

Bald magician said:

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He clearly wanted to play at a better level

Compared to Scotland it?s a no brainer?

[danblue]

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This post has been edited by danblue: 10 September 2024 - 06:29 PM

[HaslandBlue58]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 05:47 PM, said:

I think this signing means Madden will definitely play alongside Grigg if not to replace him at times to surprise the opposition. Can?t fault Grigg for his work rate but he?s a bit predictable and gets bullied by the defenders with his lack of mobility and height. We need an element of surprise and that?s what we can get from Madden with what is now a very overcrowded midfield.

Gets bullied? Another of your insights?He doesn't get bullied,he gets fouled bordering on assault at times without protection from the officials game after game,but bullied...nah.

[clarevoyant.]

HaslandBlue58, on 10 September 2024 - 06:31 PM, said:

Gets bullied? Another of your insights?He doesn't get bullied,he gets fouled bordering on assault at times without protection from the officials game after game,but bullied...nah.

Incidentally he had a face like thunder when exiting the pitch on Saturday undoubtedly caused by the caution for the linos cockup and the fact there appeared to be no recognition for the treatment he received. He was probably being very professional by leaving the pitch on the whistle to avoid shaking the ref by the throat rather than the hand.

[Cum on u blues]

Osborne again said:

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It's going to be very difficult for opposition managers to second guess our lineup, because change won't weaken us.

I?ll give you Swindon and Salford as examples. Neither of these teams were great shakes and we should have buried both of them with our quality. Call it poor tactics or the wrong line-up there?s an explanation, especially as far as Salford is concerned - extreme naivety but the manager put the blame on ?chaos? in the team?.JQ defending deep etc?he made the B****Y substitutions after all, putting on two forwards on after they they put two forwards on and us defending a 1-0 lead. Indefensible in my opinion but from what I.ve seen since he realises that just playing the PC way will not work in this league - long may this continue (I hope even though I appreciate the principle). Hence my view that we need to be a bit more unpredictable depending on the opposition we face.

Playing just one way gives the opposition a hand. Take it away and we?ll walk it with our squad

My humble opinion

[Osborne again]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 06:44 PM, said:

I?ll give you Swindon and Salford as examples. Neither of these teams were great shakes and we should have buried both of them with our quality. Call it poor tactics or the wrong line-up there?s an explanation, especially as far as Salford is concerned - extreme naivety but the manager put the blame on ?chaos? in the team?.JQ defending deep etc?he made the B****Y substitutions after all, putting on two forwards on after they they put two forwards on and us defending a 1-0 lead. Indefensible in my opinion but from what I.ve seen since he realises that just playing the PC way will not work in this league - long may this continue (I hope even though I appreciate the principle). Hence my view that we need to be a bit more unpredictable depending on the opposition we face.

Playing just one way gives the opposition a hand. Take it away and we?ll walk it with our squad

My humble opinion

I agree, sometimes we need to mix things up, but I was talking more about personnel than systems. Some of Cook's substitutions have puzzled me. On occasions we needed Drummond or Berry to replace Grigg, as a quick player darting into the box between two yeti sized centre backs can pay more dividends than Quigley being strangled with his own shirt. We have the squad to enable us to meet any threat no matter what system we play, and I think we'll see more system tweaks.

[OneDecentLester]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 05:47 PM, said:

I think this signing means Madden will definitely play alongside Grigg if not to replace him at times to surprise the opposition. Can?t fault Grigg for his work rate but he?s a bit predictable and gets bullied by the defenders with his lack of mobility and height. We need an element of surprise and that?s what we can get from Madden with what is now a very overcrowded midfield.

Genuinely laughed out loud at this take.

[Osborne again]

OneDecentLester, on 10 September 2024 - 07:49 PM, said:

Genuinely laughed out loud at this take.

Will Grigg certainly doesn't get bullied, fouled without protection from the officials yes. Paddy Madden has been playing in the number ten role so I'm guessing that's where he'll mostly play. I can't see him replacing Grigg if he's on from the start in the ten role. I could definitely see him replacing Grigg from the bench though.

[Norton Blue]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 06:44 PM, said:

I?ll give you Swindon and Salford as examples. Neither of these teams were great shakes and we should have buried both of them with our quality. Call it poor tactics or the wrong line-up there?s an explanation, especially as far as Salford is concerned - extreme naivety but the manager put the blame on ?chaos? in the team?.JQ defending deep etc?he made the B****Y substitutions after all, putting on two forwards on after they they put two forwards on and us defending a 1-0 lead. Indefensible in my opinion but from what I.ve seen since he realises that just playing the PC way will not work in this league - long may this continue (I hope even though I appreciate the principle). Hence my view that we need to be a bit more unpredictable depending on the opposition we face.

Playing just one way gives the opposition a hand. Take it away and we?ll walk it with our squad

My humble opinion

Were you a fan when Cook was with us the first time playing his way. If not i suggest you take a look to se if playing his way works well or not

[Exharboroughspireite]

Just watched the interview on you tube. Things certainly moved quickly - saying that on day two he asked if any availability. Interesting also last week was his first week of training. Can?t imagine being a starter for a while. Hope that this is a sensible deal from our end wages wise and glad a year deal

[Bluekent]

Norton Blue, on 10 September 2024 - 08:09 PM, said:

Were you a fan when Cook was with us the first time playing his way. If not i suggest you take a look to se if playing his way works well or not

He?s not a fan of Paul cook at all. That is obvious. Won?t say why tho.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Cum on u blues, on 10 September 2024 - 06:44 PM, said:

..just playing the PC way will not work in this league...

Yeah, that's exactly what everyone was saying both times he's won it...

[BlueRodneyFern]

HaslandBlue58, on 10 September 2024 - 06:31 PM, said:

Gets bullied? Another of your insights?He doesn't get bullied,he gets fouled bordering on assault at times without protection from the officials game after game,but bullied...nah.

Correct he gets fouled massively with no protection from the officials and works his socks off

Exharboroughspireite, on 10 September 2024 - 08:30 PM, said:

Just watched the interview on you tube. Things certainly moved quickly - saying that on day two he asked if any availability. Interesting also last week was his first week of training. Can?t imagine being a starter for a while. Hope that this is a sensible deal from our end wages wise and glad a year deal

He has had a pre season and games run by the PFA team

[dtp]

The Earl of Chesterfield, on 10 September 2024 - 08:32 PM, said:

Yeah, that's exactly what everyone was saying both times he's won it...

However, Chris, even Cookie has reverted to 3 at the back a few times already this season on top of which we do not appear to be playing it about as much in front of our own penalty area.

We will always be possession based under PC but I do think he, himself, has referred to a few things he is trying to get us to do differently this season.

[TJ Blue]

What a signing this should be, Blackburn thought he was good enough for the championship last season before he got injured, really looking forward to seeing him.

[60s 70s Spireite]

BlueRodneyFern, on 10 September 2024 - 08:44 PM, said:

He has had a pre season and games run by the PFA team

He trained at Rangers also. Although he did say he has had only one week of full training.

This post has been edited by 60s 70s Spireite: 10 September 2024 - 09:34 PM