b0ndl1ne Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, oafc1955 said: As long as we start winning I couldn’t give a shite!! Which I understand, I just don’t think he’s capable of taking us from League 2 to League 1 should we ever get back into the football league. Nothing feels planned with him, he flits from one thing to the next hoping to get lucky. It’s not indicative of long term success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbium Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 'Tunniclife is comfortable playing in a role that sees him just in front of the defence'. If that means we have someone to take the ball off Raglan and Hogan and progress it then that would be great - was easy for Halifax to retreat to the half way line and let Hogan / Raglan try to find Kitchen or Freeman with no space for them move. The fact a change wasn't made on Tuesday (or not one that seemed to have any effect) was what peed me off the most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 38 minutes ago, b0ndl1ne said: He gets all over the pitch as does Lundstram. Add Ward and that’s some midfield 3 who could retain possession until the cows come home. You could then tell Kitching and Freeman to bomb on more than they do now, play 3 strikers and play high up the pitch as a team. The only way it falls down is when the ball goes to Hogan who only passes sideways and you’re then reliant on Raglan passing into the midfielders - you don’t want the full backs having to come close to the centre half’s as that means they’re then too deep. You want them receiving the ball high up the pitch from the midfielders and wide and the 3 strikers all moving off the ball. Et voila My fear is he would be instructed to sit deep with Sheron and Shelton. An even worse scenario than now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: Do we really need another defensive midfielder? Unless DU is planning to play 5 at the back with 3 sat in front at Chesterfield. Quote from the net; 'Tunniclife is comfortable playing in a role that sees him just in front of the defence'. I think that we need one who can protect the back four. Dickenson, Shelton, Ward, Lundstram do not play that role as far as I can see - if he’s an upgrade on Sheron then that will do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 A friend of a friends friend says there’s been a raised eyebrow or two by the hierarchy at Al-Hilal at our transfer dealings and wage bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 If we are signing another player in time for Saturday i fear Unsworth isn't going anywhere anytime soon unless its our magical recruitment department with the all singing stats that have made the signing?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Tbf @Lee Sinnott has always been pretty convinced that Unsworth will see out his contract, I didn't think it would be possible if he continued to fail but it looks like he might be right. Still, there is time for Unsworth to prove us doubters wrong and lets hope he does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, BP1960 said: My fear is he would be instructed to sit deep with Sheron and Shelton. An even worse scenario than now. The problem with Sheron and Shelton is that neither take the ball on the half turn and passed forward. With both Nuttall and Norwood both playing uptop and neither really looking comfortable dropping deep into the hole you end up having a 20 yard gap between the midfielders and the strikers. With neither Tollit nor Dickensen really dropping into the pockets either it meant our build up play was often predictable as we'd have to try to go down the sides all the time sometimes it was successful but not always and certainly not enough to really trouble Halifax second half. The signing of Tunnicliffe while would be impressive given his pedigree is one I'm not sure we need. I think we need someone who can occupy the area behind the strikers by either coming off the wing or pushing on from Midfield that way we can create more chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 So, if we sign him then the squad is: GK Norman Hudson FB Kitching Freeman CB Hogan Raglan Hobbs Sutton McGahey CM Lundstram Tunnicliffe Sheron Shelton Gardner WM Green Ward Tollitt Dickenson strikers Willoughby Reid Fondop Nuttall Norwood Twenty-three players, plus, we still have Hope and Rooney. That's a strong squad on paper, but it's weird that we only have two full-backs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 41 minutes ago, bigfatjoe1 said: So, if we sign him then the squad is: GK Norman Hudson FB Kitching Freeman CB Hogan Raglan Hobbs Sutton McGahey CM Lundstram Tunnicliffe Sheron Shelton Gardner WM Green Ward Tollitt Dickenson strikers Willoughby Reid Fondop Nuttall Norwood Twenty-three players, plus, we still have Hope and Rooney. That's a strong squad on paper, but it's weird that we only have two full-backs. Dickenson to cover LB and Sutton/Hobson/Shelton to cover RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, GlossopLatic said: The problem with Sheron and Shelton is that neither take the ball on the half turn and passed forward. With both Nuttall and Norwood both playing uptop and neither really looking comfortable dropping deep into the hole you end up having a 20 yard gap between the midfielders and the strikers. With neither Tollit nor Dickensen really dropping into the pockets either it meant our build up play was often predictable as we'd have to try to go down the sides all the time sometimes it was successful but not always and certainly not enough to really trouble Halifax second half. The signing of Tunnicliffe while would be impressive given his pedigree is one I'm not sure we need. I think we need someone who can occupy the area behind the strikers by either coming off the wing or pushing on from Midfield that way we can create more chances. LIke Rooney you mean? Edited August 17, 2023 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, BP1960 said: LIke Rooney you mean? Well...yeah actually we probably do need a player like that who might give us something abit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PeteG said: Tbf @Lee Sinnott has always been pretty convinced that Unsworth will see out his contract, I didn't think it would be possible if he continued to fail but it looks like he might be right. Still, there is time for Unsworth to prove us doubters wrong and lets hope he does. How does it look like he'll see out a three year contract less than a year into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, BP1960 said: LIke Rooney you mean? Rooney doesn't so much pass it forward as shoot, usually wildly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PeteG said: Tbf @Lee Sinnott has always been pretty convinced that Unsworth will see out his contract, I didn't think it would be possible if he continued to fail but it looks like he might be right. Still, there is time for Unsworth to prove us doubters wrong and lets hope he does. Source: David Unsworth’s family in the hospitality boxes v Chester in FA Cup... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: Well...yeah actually we probably do need a player like that who might give us something abit different. Don't know much about the lad linked with us, but i'd say we need a MF who can control the tempo of the game, play what we would perceive as simple balls and just keep possession at times. The first one that springs to mind is Chris McCann type player, who isn't necessarily an attacking midfielder but just sits and controls the game, bit like Shez did for us in League 1 when playing on 1 leg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG123 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Might not be his choice to see out his contract if results don’t improve … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: How does it look like he'll see out a three year contract less than a year into it? The constant backing in the transfer market despite the fact there isn't much evidence to support him. i'd make him do with what he's got for now and if he can't get a tune out of them he should be gone. Imo and it's only an opinion, he one of the worst managers we've had in the time i've been watching us which has been since 1978. I'd have more confidence in @Lee Sinnott picking a side that sets us up to win games than Unsworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, nzlatic said: Dickenson to cover LB and Sutton/Hobson/Shelton to cover RB? Yes, I know, but it's cover not competition. All other positions have a lot of competition. Just seems a bit odd, but then again.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Tunnicliffe doesn’t look very defensive in these highlights from last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainrod Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Are we confident it’s Tunnicliffe? starting tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, Stainrod said: Are we confident it’s Tunnicliffe? starting tomorrow? Who knows, was told a lad called Ryan, played at a higher level , don’t know anymore than that. Would add up if he’s from Heywood and looking to move up north. Didn’t Charlton try and sign him this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Would appear it’s not this week whoever it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMarshall's Mullet Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, True Tic said: Would appear it’s not this week whoever it is Do you know why? There's time today for an announcement - he says hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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