[dtp]

h again, on 16 November 2021 - 02:35 PM, said:

Horses for courses. Whittle has been excellent, but much more defensive tham Miller, whose defending is a bit iffy, to say the least.
Train Whittle to see where a quick and accurate cross would pay didvidends, and I'd agree with you. At the moment he tends to turn round and come back if in doubt.
Or train Miller to defend and keep calm under provocation would be another option.

A younger player can learn with experience but it is more difficult to get an older, more experienced, player to do things differently.

I like the idea that we have different styles of player competing for the same position but not necessarily the same role in the team. This helps the manager with his pre-match planning, gives the opportunity to choose horses for courses, and tactically use the squad on a rotational basis after identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition plus, of course, change things during a game if necessary.

[DIFH]

dtp, on 16 November 2021 - 04:26 PM, said:

A younger player can learn with experience but it is more difficult to get an older, more experienced, player to do things differently.

I like the idea that we have different styles of player competing for the same position but not necessarily the same role in the team. This helps the manager with his pre-match planning, gives the opportunity to choose horses for courses, and tactically use the squad on a rotational basis after identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition plus, of course, change things during a game if necessary.

None of us are privy as to what each player is being told to do. Their strengths and short comings are being weighed up by the manager; the opposition come into our game plan so maybe the strengths of players are being preferred against their short comings.

[Zeus]

Goku, on 16 November 2021 - 07:40 AM, said:

I'm doing mine with two strikers because I can't justify leaving a fully fit Asante out.

Loach
Williams-Gunning-Grimes
King-----------------------------------------Miller
Oyeleke-Khan
Clarke
Asante-Tshimanga

Subs: Minter, Carline, Whittle, Weston, Rowe

Grimes over Maguire due to Tozer's long throw. Weston unlucky to miss out. Would like to have a place for Mandeville on the bench but wouldn't want to see the same mistake made twice in consecutive seasons and have no sub keeper on the bench.

This, but Maguire in for Grimes if we're to control the game, which we should do against nigh on everyone in this league. Weston for Khan or Clarke if we need to wrest back control on the game. Toss a coin for King or Carline as well - it really depends on the opposition.

[spireite nick]

Goku, on 16 November 2021 - 07:40 AM, said:

I'm doing mine with two strikers because I can't justify leaving a fully fit Asante out.

Loach
Williams-Gunning-Grimes
King-----------------------------------------Miller
Oyeleke-Khan
Clarke
Asante-Tshimanga

Subs: Minter, Carline, Whittle, Weston, Rowe

Grimes over Maguire due to Tozer's long throw. Weston unlucky to miss out. Would like to have a place for Mandeville on the bench but wouldn't want to see the same mistake made twice in consecutive seasons and have no sub keeper on the bench.

Same for me except Weston for Khan. That gives a reserve XI plus subs which is frankly outrageous.


Minter
Kerr-Croll-Maguire
Carline-----------------------------------------Whittle
Kellerman-Khan
Mandeville
Rowe-Payne

Subs: Denton, McCourt, Tyson,Hollis, Rowley

[firedodger]

I’m a bit flabbergasted by what we have at our disposal!
Loach
King Williams Gunning Grimes Miller
Weston Oyeleke
Khan
Tshimanga Asante
OR
Minter
Carline Kerr Maguire Croll Whittle
McCourt Kellerman
Clarke
Rowe Payne

With Hollis, Denton, Tyson, Mandeville and Rowley all very capable.
There’s plenty of arguments for most players in their favoured positions, I’m struggling to remember a stronger squad.

[dtp]

firedodger, on 18 November 2021 - 10:52 AM, said:

I’m a bit flabbergasted by what we have at our disposal!
Loach
King Williams Gunning Grimes Miller
Weston Oyeleke
Khan
Tshimanga Asante
OR
Minter
Carline Kerr Maguire Croll Whittle
McCourt Kellerman
Clarke
Rowe Payne

With Hollis, Denton, Tyson, Mandeville and Rowley all very capable.
There’s plenty of arguments for most players in their favoured positions, I’m struggling to remember a stronger squad.

And, with a bit of luck, 24 of them could be available by the end of the year.

[Nitrous Oxide]

I've been toying with this for while, can't choose between any combination. Look like trying a game of Shezza Bingo.

[jack bauer]

metallilad, on 16 November 2021 - 09:14 AM, said:

Carline is ahead of King everyday of the week for me.

must admit that first few games this season i would have agreed with you but king is showing why he was halifax top player last season, what a key player he is becomming for us, also becomming an argument for whittle , taken his opportunity really well, good to see

[Mr Mercury]

jack bauer, on 20 November 2021 - 10:32 PM, said:

must admit that first few games this season i would have agreed with you but king is showing why he was halifax top player last season, what a key player he is becomming for us, also becomming an argument for whittle , taken his opportunity really well, good to see

Love Whitts, an absolute terrier. Also Maguire looking at a long way back into the team, and gunning, in fact everyone who’s not playing.

[Spire-Power]

Mr Mercury, on 20 November 2021 - 10:34 PM, said:

Love Whitts, an absolute terrier. Also Maguire looking at a long way back into the team, and gunning, in fact everyone who’s not playing.

And Miller?

[Mr Mercury]

Tiptoe thru the Cross St, on 20 November 2021 - 10:51 PM, said:

And Miller?

Yep, but they’ll get their chance, they all will.

[Trigger]

Mr Mercury, on 20 November 2021 - 10:34 PM, said:

Love Whitts, an absolute terrier. Also Maguire looking at a long way back into the team, and gunning, in fact everyone who’s not playing.

It could be argued that a lot of the players out at the minute are weaker than their replacements. Everyone is doing a Stirling job

[bucko]

Must be one of the strongest squads ever assembled in relation to the league we are playing in.

I know time will tell but this squad would be as strong as any in the league above, and its a good age