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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10:16:55
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| Started by Don Rogers Shop - Last post by Bob's Orange | ||
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Kennedy is know for playing defensively solid football so makes sense and we need big CB's that was blatant in most games last season. I think some of the defensive solidity came from 'needs must' as he had 5 or 6 attacking players out injured consistently and was forced to go down that route. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10:12:03
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| Started by tans - Last post by Sippo | ||
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Scott Lindsay left in similar circumstances, and look what happened.
Different managers adapt in different scenarios and clubs. It's a step forward, albeit a small step. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10:05:12
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| Started by tans - Last post by ChalkyWhiteIsGod | ||
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Best I can realistically hope for is keeping us up and retaining our football league status.
Another year of purgatory. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10:03:29
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| Started by tans - Last post by 4D | ||
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Can see the early bird being extended again.
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:53:15
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| Started by Don Rogers Shop - Last post by Peter Venkman | ||
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I've read the articles about Kennedy's 'style', but we have to be honest, if he inherited a squad from Appleton that was only capable of playing one way, then that largely informs what he was able to do. As long as he gets us defensively solid thats what I miss in the last few seasons.Much like everyones thoughts around Flynn's style, and how that seemed to do a 180 when he took over here. Lets wait and see. The feleing that every time the opposition get a corner or put a cross into our box that we will be unable to defend it and probably conceded grinds my gears. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:49:55
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| Started by tans - Last post by Batch | ||
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Yes I'd expect a few signings in the window.
You'd think mcGurk and ofobohr would be the first two. But it'll take more than that - they wouldn't really be massive shock 'get your season tickets now, everything has changed' types. The early bird window closes way before will see if we actually have a squad in place in time |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:47:33
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| Started by tans - Last post by Peter Venkman | ||
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Ryan Whelan on LSpod using the terrifying words 'back five' to describe Kennedy's play. Much better defensive record than anyone else we've had recently though. The views of Lincoln fans.Overall though he's got a half decent CV, this feels like a "normal" Flitcroft/Wellens/Garner L2 appointment. Probably not going to turn a miserable club into a successful one, but he has some clear strengths over Gunning. Now we need to see progress higher up the chain of command. Quote Bums off seat football for Swindon Uninspiring choice as manager but I was not impressed by Garner or for that matter Wellens, at least its not Gunning.A pillow and a duvet with each season ticket. Bullshit merchant Amazed he's wangled himself another job tbh. Well, he said he was in the sacking game. He certainly is now with that lot. Swindon are not a club I have any dislike for and Mark Kennedy left us the framework of one of the best defences in L1; he just couldn't develop from there. I have no knowledge or ITK as to any behind the scenes fall outs. On that basis I wish him well at Swindon. I think it’s a really good hire for Swindon - a club who are a demonstration of how not to be run but I think Kennedy will keep them competitive on the pitch at least - it’s a tough job to keep them in the league. Was thinking if there any of our players he might target but there aren’t any I can think that we had down as Kennedy signings. Maybe he might go for Ali Smith but most of the others who might be available he already fell out with There are some nice golf courses around Swindon. He had better play them all before Christmas while he has the chance. He has a couple of seasons managing behind him so at leats he has some experience. He has more games as manager under his belt and a higher win rate than Wellens and Garner both did when they joined us. Kennedy likes to play defensive football, which I admit I am an advocate of, as Macari used to say "if you dont concede you don't lose games" and then you sign a couple of talented attackers who can grab you goals. The best teams are built from a solid defence 1st. I am open minded on his appointment, of course he has links to those in charge but if he can do the job then lets see what he can bring to the table. Also he wasnt a bad player in his day. Unlike Gunning. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:36:29
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| Started by tans - Last post by Riddick | ||
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Still don't see how people come to the conclusion "good appointment" and are getting excited, or indeed "bad appointment" and getting miserable. It's not gunning and he's done some good level coaching, but that doesn't always translate. Still a very much give him time and see appointment for me. Biggest question to answer is whether our recruitment approach changes and whether we want to start setting up like a professional club that wants proper experienced personnel in. Agreed. Perhaps the remainder of Bathfords intel will be correct and the club expect the imminent signings to help sway people in the extended early bird window. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:34:55
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| Started by Don Rogers Shop - Last post by Riddick | ||
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I've read the articles about Kennedy's 'style', but we have to be honest, if he inherited a squad from Appleton that was only capable of playing one way, then that largely informs what he was able to do.
Much like everyones thoughts around Flynn's style, and how that seemed to do a 180 when he took over here. Lets wait and see. |
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on: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 09:30:54
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| Started by tans - Last post by Batch | ||
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Still don't see how people come to the conclusion "good appointment" and are getting excited, or indeed "bad appointment" and getting miserable.
It's not gunning and he's done some good level coaching, but that doesn't always translate. Still a very much give him time and see appointment for me. Biggest question to answer is whether our recruitment approach changes and whether we want to start setting up like a professional club that wants proper experienced personnel in. |
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