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Post by buckrippers on Feb 26, 2015 9:22:54 GMT
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Post by DudeLebowski on Feb 26, 2015 9:30:12 GMT
Parkes has been arguably our best and most consistent performer so far. Big shout for player of the season.
Harrison not so much, 3 of his 5 league strikes have been match winning goals (I think), but I certainly haven't seen anything spectacular from him for a long time. Wouldn't call him anything near a 'success story', not in the same breath as the likes of Parkes anyway.
IMO of course.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2015 11:12:26 GMT
Seriously, Harrison a success? If Easter had stayed fit Harrison may not even be on the bench at present, take away Tuesday night's goal and he's done virtually nothing in 2015. I've nothing against Ellis but to suggest he's been a success after one goal is wide of the mark, isn't he still actually on the transfer list?
If you want successes why not look to Leadbitter, who got off to a shaky start, Lockyer, who's now holding his own in midfield and as only appeared in one of our defeats this season, or potential Player of the Year Sinclair?
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Post by Curly Wurly on Feb 26, 2015 11:34:09 GMT
Good article and observations Nick
I think Clarke's fairly public criticism of Parkes was a shrewd move by the manager. The best motivators use techniques appropriate to their audience. Clarke's judgement was that Parkes needed a kick up the arse and needed to be seen to be doing that. By Tom's own public admission it got him to think and improve as a player and it demonstrated to players, fans and directors alike that Clarke was in charge.
Ellis is clearly a practical joker and that is great for team morale, but he needed reminding that he needed a more professional approach on the field. Like the Dude, My judgement is that there is still room for improvement with Ellis in many respects, but he too has improved because of Clarke's intervention
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Post by Igitur on Feb 26, 2015 11:43:30 GMT
I think the point in the blog is that DC's 'success' is turning round a promising youngster with 'issues' into a sound squad player who is also a good impact sub.
If Leadbitter had continued as in his first game then we would have had an instant replacement for Smithy. For some reason his form dipped, but he's now a good right back, is that down to DC who knows? I actually think that Lockyer plays better at right back, and he may give way when the beard, or Ollie Clarke, return.
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Post by harrybuckle on Feb 26, 2015 17:59:33 GMT
One thing puzzles me ..we have as assistant manager one of the best strikers the Club ever produced and his goals record in the premiership was remarkable yet I have yet to see any improvement in Blissett since he played his first game for us. Poor touch, lack of physical presence and poor positional sense and no football brain. What does Stewart work on with Nathan is beyond me
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Post by dido on Feb 26, 2015 18:14:24 GMT
Stewie does a lot of work with Nathan on <how to shut out negative "fans" when you're trying to do your best>
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Post by Alveston Gas on Feb 26, 2015 18:35:26 GMT
Can't imagine many Conference defenders enjoy playing against Nathan. Raw but tries his hardest and does enough decent work to bother most defences at this level. Our results since his arrival say it all.....!
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Post by LPGas on Feb 26, 2015 18:46:27 GMT
The blog forgets to say Parkes was a stone overweight last season. Dc just told him what Ward should have been saying. Ward really ruined the club last season
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Post by DudeLebowski on Feb 26, 2015 20:53:17 GMT
The blog forgets to say Parkes was a stone overweight last season. Dc just told him what Ward should have been saying. Ward really ruined the club last season Some genuinely believe he is completely blameless for last seasons disaster. Unbelievable, I know. |
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Post by Igitur on Feb 26, 2015 21:04:05 GMT
One thing puzzles me ..we have as assistant manager one of the best strikers the Club ever produced and his goals record in the premiership was remarkable yet I have yet to see any improvement in Blissett since he played his first game for us. Poor touch, lack of physical presence and poor positional sense and no football brain. What does Stewart work on with Nathan is beyond me Blissett looked bad against Braintree as he was out of position, how many times have we heard that in the past few years? When he picked the ball up playing against us it was in the midfield and he ran with pace against the back four, on Tuesday he was wide or lingered, literally, on the corner of the box. |
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Post by Bridgeman on Feb 26, 2015 21:11:57 GMT
Can't imagine many Conference defenders enjoy playing against Nathan. Raw but tries his hardest and does enough decent work to bother most defences at this level. Our results since his arrival say it all.....! I have to be honest coming away from the Mem I thought Blissett didn't play that well but after watching the You tube highlights there was considerably more to his game than I either remembered, forgot or missed and some of it quite skilfull too. |
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Post by danrory on Feb 26, 2015 21:23:26 GMT
Why couldn't dc have told Parkes to lose weight last year?
surely the assistant manager also has the power to tell the players how to conduct themselves ?
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Post by buckrippers on Feb 26, 2015 21:48:14 GMT
The blog forgets to say Parkes was a stone overweight last season. Dc just told him what Ward should have been saying. Ward really ruined the club last season Some genuinely believe he is completely blameless for last seasons disaster. Unbelievable, I know. Not sure that's true. Far more think Clarke was totally blameless for our dropping out of the football league. The BoD have made it quite clear who they think Ward was to blame and have fed that party line to supporters from day one. Ward made mistakes and seemed to lose control a bit at the end of the season but we were still six points clear of trouble when DC took over and had a group of players quite capable of getting us out of the mire. A lot of people can be blamed for contributing to our descent - it doesn't just come down to one. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2015 21:58:31 GMT
Why couldn't dc have told Parkes to lose weight last year? surely the assistant manager also has the power to tell the players how to conduct themselves ? Maybe but what happens if he just replied with "you're not in charge" and DC knew full well Ward would just turn a blind eye? I'd heard rumours at the start of last season certain players were disrespectful to DC given he came from non league management. DC proved so far he's a far better manager than the last few muppets we've had in charge. |
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Post by DudeLebowski on Feb 26, 2015 22:35:24 GMT
Some genuinely believe he is completely blameless for last seasons disaster. Unbelievable, I know. Not sure that's true. Far more think Clarke was totally blameless for our dropping out of the football league. The BoD have made it quite clear who they think Ward was to blame and have fed that party line to supporters from day one. Ward made mistakes and seemed to lose control a bit at the end of the season but we were still six points clear of trouble when DC took over and had a group of players quite capable of getting us out of the mire. A lot of people can be blamed for contributing to our descent - it doesn't just come down to one. I know people who have these views, personally. So pretty much 100% true. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 0:39:42 GMT
One thing puzzles me ..we have as assistant manager one of the best strikers the Club ever produced and his goals record in the premiership was remarkable yet I have yet to see any improvement in Blissett since he played his first game for us. Poor touch, lack of physical presence and poor positional sense and no football brain. What does Stewart work on with Nathan is beyond me maybe they should get jimmy greaves in ? a much better player than stewart,,, then blissett would score loads of goals surely? how very naive to believe its that simple! i imagine our coaching staff are working very hard to improve nathans game and we can all help by giving him as much encouragement as possible unlike tuesday when many fans decided to hammer him despite the obvious fact that he was doing his best. |
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Post by icegas on Feb 27, 2015 9:52:09 GMT
Sorry ward maybe a gent but he was to blame for us going into non league.The board are at fault for a fall from top league one side in 2001 to ending up where we are now as we have been run like a joke.The potenial of our club and where we have been over these past 15 years is a disgrace.But ward created such an unbalaced side last season,no wingers,no forwards and a negative style of football.DC has turned it around and could leads us to a couple of promtions given time.
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 27, 2015 10:11:57 GMT
One thing puzzles me ..we have as assistant manager one of the best strikers the Club ever produced and his goals record in the premiership was remarkable yet I have yet to see any improvement in Blissett since he played his first game for us. Poor touch, lack of physical presence and poor positional sense and no football brain. What does Stewart work on with Nathan is beyond me He only joined the club at the end of November. Coaching takes time, especially in the middle of the season when you are mostly thinking about keeping fitness up and preparing for the next game. |
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Post by LPGas on Feb 27, 2015 10:19:29 GMT
Sorry ward maybe a gent but he was to blame for us going into non league.The board are at fault for a fall from top league one side in 2001 to ending up where we are now as we have been run like a joke.The potenial of our club and where we have been over these past 15 years is a disgrace.But ward created such an unbalaced side last season,no wingers,no forwards and a negative style of football.DC has turned it around and could leads us to a couple of promtions given time. I am with you on this, and let's remind ourselves he said we didn't need a striker. If only we had scored just one goal on the last day with the striker we didn't need
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