2022/2023 Pre Season Thread

[davulsukur]

14 minutes ago, rigger said:

Tweeking systems to suit players is where we have gone wrong in the past. Get players that suit your way of playing. I would add   that Dack used to be one of or best players. He may not be up to it now. 

I agree on both points tbh but if he still has it, JDT has to find a place for him. 

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, Exiled in Toronto said:

I’ve formed the impression that the “niggles” are the manager being politically correct on behalf of Dacky. I suspect he either can’t or has been too nervous to put in the intensity now required.

To those who have seen any of the friendliest: is our pre-match warm-up routine much different to Mowbray’s?

I mean if they move at all it’s an upgrade from Mowbray! Especially during half time.

[tomphil]

10 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Was the team necessarily played purely to add value to those two? I am not sure that direct football suited a technical footballer like Dack as much as he very much worked well with Graham, nor do I think that endless possession suited Armstrong who likes to run in behind, last seasons tactics may have been even better for him with space to run into. 

It's just basic stuff though easy to coach into the team i believe they set out to win and thought that was the best way to go about it. I certainly think though it was more about developing certain players than aiming for promotion just as i believe the plan was sell Dack.  Then get the best out of Armstrong then sell him, the BB and maybe even Gally they were after setting up a conveyor belt. I think Mowbray talked about that at one point that's why big money was invested in those positions whilst others were neglected.

Nothing wrong with that approach for a club like us but you can't be telling fans you want top six and the owners want the club back in the Prem when that isn't really the priority.  Two factors went against it though, Dacks injury and the fact or realization that it was about recouping running costs.  Never about reinvesting across the team to go for the top 6.

That wasn't the managements fault but imo they were more than happy to go along with it as long as they could.

Edited July 20, 2022 by tomphil

[Aqualung]

1 hour ago, simongarnerisgod said:

swedish football could`nt be more different to english football,lets hope jdt has remembered his spell at newcastle,every game is full on,pretty sure you don`t get that in sweden

On the whole Swedish top flight football is pants. Littered with mistakes and many games played on plastic pitches. 

Most of the best Swedish born talent plays elsewhere in Europe and the stand out players here tend to be foreign born. A lot of middle Eastern players here. 

Just a few days ago I watched Norrkoping v Malmo... Poor fare tbh. 

[chaddyrovers]

 

 

[roversfan99]

Hopefully no more setbacks beforehand.

[chaddyrovers]

Jack Vale is having an excellent pre season so far. 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 games. 

[47er]

Chaddy, since you're active on the thread, did you post the outcomes of your meeting with Waggot?

I don't know if I missed it or you didn't post. Genuine question, perhaps someone could quote this so he won't miss it?

 

[K-Hod]

19 minutes ago, 47er said:

Chaddy, since you're active on the thread, did you post the outcomes of your meeting with Waggot?

I don't know if I missed it or you didn't post. Genuine question, perhaps someone could quote this so he won't miss it?

 

He talked about it in the Steve Waggott thread.

[DeeCee]

25 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

He talked about it in the Steve Waggott thread.

Almost.

[47er]

26 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

He talked about it in the Steve Waggott thread.

ah sorry! Looked for that thread and missed it somehow.

[RoverDom]

14 minutes ago, 47er said:

ah sorry! Looked for that thread and missed it somehow.

If its not too late, don't bother wasting your time and thank me for 5 minutes of your life back. 

[47er]

Looked for it, found it, complete waste of time. Sorry,back to thread!

[Upside Down]

It was a rave review, as to be expected. 

[damo100]

2 hours ago, 47er said:

Looked for it, found it, complete waste of time. Sorry,back to thread!

After over 2 weeks of build up and letting everyone in the group know he was meeting Swag, I have to say it was probably the biggest anti climax of the year so far.

[47er]

7 minutes ago, damo100 said:

After over 2 weeks of build up and letting everyone in the group know he was meeting Swag, I have to say it was probably the biggest anti climax of the year so far.

He's an original alright!

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

What's the general opinion on Markandy to date?

 

[Oldgregg86]

15 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

What's the general opinion on Markandy to date?

 

Tbh he looks a like for like replacement for khadra. Quick, direct, good feet, sometimes passes when he could shoot and vice Versa. A lot of promise which needs a bit of polish

[rigger]

15 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

What's the general opinion on Markandy to date?

 

 To date my impression of Markanandy is : Has been injured.

[nbdrovers]

18 hours ago, Madon said:

I bet the Welsh FA are starting to get excited too. 

especially if he gets half a season doing well in our first team before the world cup

[benhben]

21 hours ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Tbh he looks a like for like replacement for khadra. Quick, direct, good feet, sometimes passes when he could shoot and vice Versa. A lot of promise which needs a bit of polish

Hopefully the bad hamstring tear he had last year doesnt kill off his pace. Hamstring tears bad enough to need an operation are a killer for players based on pace. Saw that with Chapman. 

[Oldgregg86]

43 minutes ago, benhben said:

Hopefully the bad hamstring tear he had last year doesnt kill off his pace. Hamstring tears bad enough to need an operation are a killer for players based on pace. Saw that with Chapman. 

Didn’t look like it affected him at Hartlepool .

[chaddyrovers]

Jack Vale goal against Hartlepool 

 

 

[Dan]

Vale certainly is a decent finisher. Him and Gallagher seem to be linking up well also. 

[D-side17]

Does anyone know if you can pay on the gate at Lincoln tomorrow?

Thanks