Scott Lindsey- New Manager thread

[Berniman]

He was suggesting the Trust was picking and choosing, not the club.  That's how I read it.

Almost correct yes, not really picking or choosing, that is not a fact, I have been scolded about stating as fact.  I would say influencing.. call it bullshit, call it made up, call it what you want, but i have seen it in action.

Anyway, to avoid throwing shade on anyone I am going to leave the subject there.. I am not one to call somebody out on a public forum.

[MangoRed]

Solid interview with Vic Morgan and Lindsey that, straight to the point on everything. Lindsey speaks really well and grows on me everytime he does an interview. Straightforward, honest and comes across well- clear he wants to keep engaging with fans. Hard to dislike him. Just hope all this matches up with his capabilities as a manager, as if they do- it should be a good season 👍.

Macdonald and a number 9 and we are all set it seems.

[Nomoreheroes]

Summary of Lindsey interview:

- Khan can play in same position as Payne but is different
- Won't make another signing in midfield as we have good numbers and balance
- Midfield is complete

Other deals?
- Centre half and a striker
- One is very close
- Will have budget if someone comes available on last day of the window
- Made an enquiry early on about Simpson. Too high a price tag and Ipswich will only loan to L1 team

Released players?
- Lindsey had input as part of a group of staff
- Would possibly have kept Conroy. But, he's got a really good contract there

Players leaving?
- Not worried.
- Would be surprised if clubs come in for players
- If lucrative offers came in we would discuss. But nothing concrete has come in

Preseason:
- Got minutes on pitch and have worked extremely hard
- Have got it spot on with no injuries.
- Happy where we are
- Adjusted training due to heat.
- Gladwin is back 5Kg lighter than last year. Was more pedestrian last year, but he's much fitter this season. Lindsey wants him more aggressive and gliding across the pitch like he used to

Playing Style?
- We have players who can play 352 or 433
- Not going to say what we are going to play. But will train in 2 different formations
- On plan B. Would like to play possession football, with more aggression
- Want to play from the back quickly and aggressively
- If we can play one pass to the forward then fine. But defenders dont let you do that often

Captain?
- Thought about it, but yet to make the decision
- Comes down to leadership skills, experience.
- Will have a vice captain to have two leaders
- He wants good leaders on and off the pitch

Baudry
- Not spoken to him about being a coach
- Very good professional and good fun
- Dont think he'll take the coach route.

Charlie Austin:
- Nothing in the rumours about talking to him

Lyden:
- Rehabbing with the club.
- Not under contract
- Hopefully fit around October
- Will look at him then to make a decision about a future contract
- Club doing the right thing by Lyden to help him recover
- A fit Lyden: What a player!

Garner relationship?
- He took the teapot too!
- Good guy. Spoke to him at the weekend
- Wouldnt be fair to comment on how he left the club
- Annoyed the way he took Payne? Yes, of course

Loan system usage
- Lots of value in having your own players
- If player that improves us and becomes available we'll take them
- Will probably have a 3rd in by the end of the window

Lindsey as a manager on the touchline?
- Concentrate on the game
- Yes, have passion
- Will engage with the crowd
- Will beat his chest as the club means a lot to him

Promotion?
- Puts pressure on himself
- Hope to win every game
- Will aim to do the best we can and wants to win promotion
- Has to have positive outlook and aim for promotion

Forward options?
- McKirdy and Reed: We want them to stay
- Looking for another forward. (And a centre half) Midfield is balanced and sound
- Wide areas have power and pace
- There is a signing imminent. Hoped it would have been done before the interview

Squad selection?
- Look at positions. Then look at players available. Then look at data. Then watch them. Then look at their character. Then make a decision
- Not rocket science. Simple process, but it takes a long time to do due diligence
- Decision made from 'coach's eye'

Cardiff?
- Won't be a million miles from the team that plays at Harrogate
- New players coming in might not be quite ready and might just need game time

Big change for Lindsey: How has it changed his life?
- He feels he deserves a go
- Done his apprenticeship. Been an assistant
- Worked with some good and some not so good managers. Has learned from both
- Feels its his times
- There have been some personal issues and he's had a difficult couple of years
- He will give his best and provide honesty and hard work
- Hopefully his brand will bring success
- More than equipped and ready to go
- Lindsey lost his wife to cancer 3 years ago. Learned much more about himself and other people through that
- Passionate about the club. Was a youth coach before. Coming back here has really helped him. It was the first job back in football after his wife died. He had to stand down at Forest Green to look after his wife. Feels indebted to the club for giving him a route back. The club means a lot to him

Where does he live?
- Home in Kent
- Always worked away from home.
- Wont be disrupting the family
- Has done it this way for years

Set pieces?
- Want to be a threat from corners
- Something we weren't good at last year

Promotion favourites?
- Will be competitive
- Crawley spent big
- Stockport County, Bradford and Salford all have big budgets
- Will be tougher this year than last

[Super Hans]

Thanks for the write up!

Sounds like McDonald and a striker sees our business done pretty much. Like the idea of leaving a couple of loan spaces free, could come in handy in Jan.

Also if we get the 2014/2015 Gladwin that would be like a new signing.

[Batch]

thanks nmh

[bigbobjoylove]

Great write up, thanks for that. Like the new emphasis on less loan players.

Sent from my XQ-AD51

[TheDukeOfBanbury]

Summary of Lindsey interview:

- Khan can play in same position as Payne but is different
- Won't make another signing in midfield as we have good numbers and balance
- Midfield is complete

Other deals?
- Centre half and a striker
- One is very close
- Will have budget if someone comes available on last day of the window
- Made an enquiry early on about Simpson. Too high a price tag and Ipswich will only loan to L1 team

Released players?
- Lindsey had input as part of a group of staff
- Would possibly have kept Conroy. But, he's got a really good contract there

Players leaving?
- Not worried.
- Would be surprised if clubs come in for players
- If lucrative offers came in we would discuss. But nothing concrete has come in

Preseason:
- Got minutes on pitch and have worked extremely hard
- Have got it spot on with no injuries.
- Happy where we are
- Adjusted training due to heat.
- Gladwin is back 5Kg lighter than last year. Was more pedestrian last year, but he's much fitter this season. Lindsey wants him more aggressive and gliding across the pitch like he used to

Playing Style?
- We have players who can play 352 or 433
- Not going to say what we are going to play. But will train in 2 different formations
- On plan B. Would like to play possession football, with more aggression
- Want to play from the back quickly and aggressively
- If we can play one pass to the forward then fine. But defenders dont let you do that often

Captain?
- Thought about it, but yet to make the decision
- Comes down to leadership skills, experience.
- Will have a vice captain to have two leaders
- He wants good leaders on and off the pitch

Baudry
- Not spoken to him about being a coach
- Very good professional and good fun
- Dont think he'll take the coach route.

Charlie Austin:
- Nothing in the rumours about talking to him

Lyden:
- Rehabbing with the club.
- Not under contract
- Hopefully fit around October
- Will look at him then to make a decision about a future contract
- Club doing the right thing by Lyden to help him recover
- A fit Lyden: What a player!

Garner relationship?
- He took the teapot too!
- Good guy. Spoke to him at the weekend
- Wouldnt be fair to comment on how he left the club
- Annoyed the way he took Payne? Yes, of course

Loan system usage
- Lots of value in having your own players
- If player that improves us and becomes available we'll take them
- Will probably have a 3rd in by the end of the window

Lindsey as a manager on the touchline?
- Concentrate on the game
- Yes, have passion
- Will engage with the crowd
- Will beat his chest as the club means a lot to him

Promotion?
- Puts pressure on himself
- Hope to win every game
- Will aim to do the best we can and wants to win promotion
- Has to have positive outlook and aim for promotion

Forward options?
- McKirdy and Reed: We want them to stay
- Looking for another forward. (And a centre half) Midfield is balanced and sound
- Wide areas have power and pace
- There is a signing imminent. Hoped it would have been done before the interview

Squad selection?
- Look at positions. Then look at players available. Then look at data. Then watch them. Then look at their character. Then make a decision
- Not rocket science. Simple process, but it takes a long time to do due diligence
- Decision made from 'coach's eye'

Cardiff?
- Won't be a million miles from the team that plays at Harrogate
- New players coming in might not be quite ready and might just need game time

Big change for Lindsey: How has it changed his life?
- He feels he deserves a go
- Done his apprenticeship. Been an assistant
- Worked with some good and some not so good managers. Has learned from both
- Feels its his times
- There have been some personal issues and he's had a difficult couple of years
- He will give his best and provide honesty and hard work
- Hopefully his brand will bring success
- More than equipped and ready to go
- Lindsey lost his wife to cancer 3 years ago. Learned much more about himself and other people through that
- Passionate about the club. Was a youth coach before. Coming back here has really helped him. It was the first job back in football after his wife died. He had to stand down at Forest Green to look after his wife. Feels indebted to the club for giving him a route back. The club means a lot to him

Where does he live?
- Home in Kent
- Always worked away from home.
- Wont be disrupting the family
- Has done it this way for years

Set pieces?
- Want to be a threat from corners
- Something we weren't good at last year

Promotion favourites?
- Will be competitive
- Crawley spent big
- Stockport County, Bradford and Salford all have big budgets
- Will be tougher this year than last

Always deserve a lot of credit NMH for your informative posts.
I for one appreciate them. 👍

[Wormholes of Time]

Many thanks indeed for the summary. I'm just back from the Tolpuddle Martyrs festival and chasing time and news. Many thanks for taking the time to write that up - so helpful.

[Nomoreheroes]

No problem. Often find that taking notes makes me listen.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

I’m warming to Lindsey. Talks sense, seems very passionate about the job and appears to have addressed the obvious flaws in last season’s recruitment.

As with the players, though, time will tell. Nobody can say he hasn’t been backed.

[Legends-Lounge]

No problem. Often find that taking notes makes me listen.

Same as. Thank you all the same.

[4D]

I’m warming to Lindsey. Talks sense, seems very passionate about the job and appears to have addressed the obvious flaws in last season’s recruitment.

As with the players, though, time will tell. Nobody can say he hasn’t been backed.

Me too.

[@MacPhlea]

No problem. Often find that taking notes makes me listen.

I’m not sure how my wife would react if I started taking notes when she talked

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

I’m not sure how my wife would react if I started taking notes when she talked

I can guess

[4D]

Me too  

I know a guy who around 20+ years ago got home pissed from a beer festival. His wife started on him when he got through the front door, he said "write it down love, I'll read it in the morning"