[Phil V 72]

 dim view, on 22 June 2025 - 08:45 AM, said:

I think the 8 second rule might lead to new tactics, with more players tearassing forrad at breakneck speed into unattended areas when their goalie has the ball, cos if the goalie is under pressure to release the ball quickly he's going to knock it into the channels. All the more reason for very mobile CM's.

I think also we are going to see more 'diving' by goalies if they feel the slightest touch when, presumably, the 8 seconds starts again after they get up.

I think it will go the way of the ‘steps’ and ‘6 second’ rules. A bit of early hoo-har then totally forgotten about in 6 months and players just do what they did before

[RichThomps1]

 dim view, on 22 June 2025 - 08:45 AM, said:

I think the 8 second rule might lead to new tactics, with more players tearassing forrad at breakneck speed into unattended areas when their goalie has the ball, cos if the goalie is under pressure to release the ball quickly he's going to knock it into the channels. All the more reason for very mobile CM's.

I think also we are going to see more 'diving' by goalies if they feel the slightest touch when, presumably, the 8 seconds starts again after they get up.

The eight seconds will start when the referee deems the GK to be in total control of the ball

[born in 1866]

 Phil V 72, on 22 June 2025 - 11:27 AM, said:

I think it will go the way of the ‘steps’ and ‘6 second’ rules. A bit of early hoo-har then totally forgotten about in 6 months and players just do what they did before

Listening to Keith Hacket, he said the reason refs didn't apply the 6 second rule is that they thought the punishment was far too severe. It was them that put forward the less severe alternative so hopefully they will apply it this time.

[jack bauer]

Just to keep it up to date, lee bonis in, welcome lee

[dim view]

Duffy 22; Markanday 23; Lewis 25; Stirk 24; Hemming 25; Bonis 25.

What a transformation.

[60s 70s Spireite]

dim view, on 30 June 2025 - 08:27 PM, said:

Duffy 22; Markanday 23; Lewis 25; Stirk 24; Hemming 25; Bonis 25.

What a transformation.

Yes, a much needed reduction in the average age of the squad.

[HaslandBlue58]

dim view, on 30 June 2025 - 08:27 PM, said:

Duffy 22; Markanday 23; Lewis 25; Stirk 24; Hemming 25; Bonis 25.

What a transformation.

Can't have three with the same squad number surely ...........?

[danblue]

 HaslandBlue58, on 30 June 2025 - 08:37 PM, said:

Can't have three with the same squad number surely ...........?

It's a cost cutting exercise where players have to share a shirt

[HaslandBlue58]

danblue, on 30 June 2025 - 10:03 PM, said:

It's a cost cutting exercise where players have to share a shirt

If they cost as much as the replica shirts I'm not surprised.

[60s 70s Spireite]

HaslandBlue58, on 30 June 2025 - 08:37 PM, said:

Can't have three with the same squad number surely ...........?

Presumably they will be 25a, 25b and 25c.

[dim view]

60s 70s Spireite, on 30 June 2025 - 08:30 PM, said:

Yes, a much needed reduction in the average age of the squad.

If we allow ourselves the leeway of naming Mandy as a CM, we can now name a first choice 11 where only the CH positions have no players under 30.

I'd never leave Naylor out by the way, but it shows the thinking.

[Misnomer]

 dim view, on 01 July 2025 - 06:58 AM, said:

If we allow ourselves the leeway of naming Mandy as a CM, we can now name a first choice 11 where only the CH positions have no players under 30.

I'd never leave Naylor out by the way, but it shows the thinking.

It's starting to take shape. We badly need a CB, mind.

[Sammy Spireite]

Misnomer, on 01 July 2025 - 12:43 PM, said:

It's starting to take shape. We badly need a CB, mind.

Its been suggested on another thread that Stevens could be that left sided CB?

[Misnomer]

 Sammy Spireite, on 01 July 2025 - 12:49 PM, said:

Its been suggested on another thread that Stevens could be that left sided CB?

Ah, sorry mate, missed that one

[Sammy Spireite]

Misnomer, on 01 July 2025 - 12:49 PM, said:

Ah, sorry mate, missed that one

I thought he was purely a left back, but if he can play there then that might be PCs thinking.

With Donacien and Williams still to accept new deals and a question mark over Dunkley then i agree with you, we are still light but 2 out of those 3 may give PC the cover he needs?

[JonB]

Sammy Spireite, on 01 July 2025 - 12:53 PM, said:

With Donacien and Williams still to accept new deals and a question mark over Dunkley then i agree with you, we are still light but 2 out of those 3 may give PC the cover he needs?

I would think that in house as such the state of play with these three is much clearer.

[Misnomer]

 Sammy Spireite, on 01 July 2025 - 12:53 PM, said:

I thought he was purely a left back, but if he can play there then that might be PCs thinking.

With Donacien and Williams still to accept new deals and a question mark over Dunkley then i agree with you, we are still light but 2 out of those 3 may give PC the cover he needs?

Has there been any update on Dunkley? With the nature of the injury, it sounded like there wasn't going to be a way back for him.

Williams would be decent cover, definitely.

I'd prefer someone younger than Stevens. Getting on a bit, potential for more injuries, etc. That said, if you have Naylor and Stirk playing in front of you, you'll be much less exposed and your job will be a bit easier (I'd expect).