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I wonder whether Wrexham get rid of Parkinson assuming results continue. Some of their signings are really good and they certainly have a very strong squad at this level. They keep conceding late on and also the choice to start Ward in net will keep costing them. Parkinson has proven before that he often struggles at this level, and although he has a very strong Championship squad likely to be strengthened further, one a good manager could really push on, they arent levels above most of the league like they have been in the past so it requires better management. That being said, its hard to read their owners. Theyve obviously transformed that club but I wonder if their achilles heel will be being too loyal.

There would be absolutely no viable reason to go for Dennis. He had one good season quite a while ago and has had various poor loan spells, was dreadul for us and is on massive wages.

I dont think Gueye will leave but I would happy to move him on and replace him as he isnt good enough. Ismael has mentioned only signing 1 and replacing any outgoings but I wonder quite how that applies. For example, will Travis still be replaced as we are still one light especially with Baradji injured, or is he considered the replacement? I suspect the latter. And will players like Buckley and Leonard be replaced considering that they arent in the first team squad to begin with? We need more players but I suspect they wont be with that being the rationale. Maybe even Pears too. Hyam would surely be replaced but very difficult to get someone as good, especially when we cant offer competitive wages.

Also, would make no sense replacing a right footer with a left.

The difference between those 2 is that Wolves' manager did a brilliant job last season, so that would be very much based on 2 games. Potter has been shit throughout his time there.

Losing Hyam would be a massive and totally unacceptable blow and would massively weaken us. His experience and quality is even more important considering what has been stripped away. He is a very good defender at this level and he seems to be always available. He seems willing to sign a new deal. We have stripped away so much experience and have made big savings. There is no excuse not to chuck an improved contract at him. Sadly, we dont seem interested in keeping key players. Ismael did an excellent job in organising the team today but I found his comments about Travis "letting down the team" to be totally unnecessary, certainly without any further detail. He seems willing to do as he is told publically and try and make outgoing players seem like the villains of the piece.

I think it would be totally underappreciating how good Brittain was to suggest that Alebiosu is better. He was probably the best right back in the league behind Bogle last season. Going forward, fantastic, and much more solid defensively. Its no insult to Alebiousu to not compare him favourably. There is definitely something to work with. His positioning is questionable but he is used to playing at wing back and his pace can often get him out of trouble. And he isnt the most refined in attack but he will be a threat again purely due to his pace and power. For the third today, his initial touch was shocking but his power bundled hin through and we got a goal from it.

Brilliant performance and much needed result. To be quite honest, probably flattered Hull. Cantwell was absolutely outstanding, totally ran the game. Fair play to Hedges to, one swallow doesnt make a summer and I still dont think hes good enough across a season but beyond his very well taken goal and assist, I thought he was far more positive and direct. 3 other players who I thought were really good who perhaps wont get the plaudits. Tronstad I thought was brilliant, back to his best. I also thought the 2 centre backs were really good, McLoughlin is a good pick up and perhaps by accident that we got Championship know how despite him not being first choice, and also Hyam who never gets the credit he deserves but was very solid. Theres no excuse not to give Hyam and Tronstad the money they deserve as their importance has only increased but it wont happen. Elsewhere, Tavares I think looks a good footballer and a signing we can be optimistic about, but isnt as clever in terms of making silly challenges and lacks the intelligence of Travis. I really hope he isnt injured especially as with us signing Baradji injured we would look exposed there. Kargbo is a weird player, certainly offers a threat and some good attributes but poor decision making and seemed reluctant to run at his man, he had heavy strapping on so maybe hes playing with an injury. Great pass for the first goal. Theres definitely something to work with with Alebiosu too, so quick and direct although the third came from a terrible touch which he managed to bundle his way out of through sheer power. Positioning defensively can be found wanting but his recovery speed can often get him out of trouble. Still doesnt change that we need a number of signings and it hasnt changed my opinion massively on anyone, but it is a really good feeling and it was a much needed win and a pleasure to watch.

Good away first half performance. Hedges has played well and has got his customary, solitary goal a season away from home early on. Still not creating much but its the kind of performance that under Eustace with some of the experienced departed players, youd have confidence in us seeing out. We did last year. I dont have that confidence at this stage under Ismael with these players, we showed last week what can happen. Big acid test to see if we can manage the game and grind it out.

Big blow for Hull with Charlie Hughes out ill and 2 other senior centre backs also out. Really need to be getting a win. Dont want to start to be cut adrift of direct potential relegation rivals so soon.

Didnt score a single goal for Hull in 6 years. Although did score an own goal for us last year.

He never ever played like he couldnt be bothered. He seemed like he loved playing for us, but as ever, our terrible owners/board and inability to pay competitive wages meant that he left.

Tom Cairney I think? Might be wrong but think it was a loan that turned into a buy. Majority of loans are ones the parent club are just developing so there isnt an option.

I did. And to be fair, Morris has started well. The other 5 players I named arent fit, there is also their other striker Salvesen. Plus they have signings to come. So I suspect things will look different soon. They have a very good manager who should still be managing us if we had competent owners and a competent board and instead, we have a far inferior replacement.

They do need new players aswell. Not doubting that. Similarly to what you was doing last week for our game. The game didnt turn out like that, they got battered. They totally crumbled, didnt look like a team playing for the manager and didnt look like a team that was well organised or knew/was capable of doing what it was asked. Its a continuation of the poor results and performances since he joined.

I dont have an opinion of him really as a person. But he isnt a good manager. I dont get why it has to be a new manager OR new players. They played tonight like a team that wasnt playing for their manager and one that didnt know what they were supposed to be doing. Totally disorganised, playing passes in areas where they clearly werent comfortable yet had been instructed to do so. They signed a keeper Potter wanted who was awful. They need more players but they also need a good manager. Potter's record is shocking.

Im guessing that you dont think that the account is someone high up on the inside and it is just a remarkably accurate average joe who happens to both know everything and just happens to put a lovely spin on it at all to try and make the club seem like its coming up roses?

Its a risk and I can see both sides. Maybe it will cause him to step up and grow up. He is a really important player for us. But he certainly doesnt show as a natural leader. Tronstad would be the obvious option and I suspect would have been given it if he wasnt destined to also leave by next summer at the latest.

There can be more than one answer. Results have been pretty woeful since he joined, their fans dont like him and hes trying to get players to do things that they arent good at. The whole thing looks totaly disjointed, like the coaching is really poor and the players arent behind him. He did well to get the West Ham job, hes not a good manager.

So one of many that I named that you are being pedantic over. My point is still valid.

Not answering my question but ok.

Whats your gut feeling on whether he will prove to be a successful or unsuccessful Rovers manager?

Take on board that it wouldnt have been reinvested anyway so its fairly moot and I also agree that you cant compare different players. But my logic isnt based on other players. Its based on our weak negotiating position. In the summer, having played more games, without us being so desperate, he or indeed any player is worth more under those circumstances. How much more, I dont know, but more.

Ive just listed a number of fitness issues. Players joining late, players who are injured/carrying injuries and players who didnt have a pre season.

He was lucky to keep his job last season and their fans didnt seem happy that he did. They need new players and a new manager. Hes a typical modern day manager. Trying to get players to do things they clearly arent capable of doing.