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Post by singupgas on Jul 14, 2014 12:13:19 GMT
Apologies if this was or is being discussed in other threads but is anyone else concerned that we simply don't have enough players for the start of a fast approaching season in the conference.
We have seen many depart, player's that were on high wages and not earning it and others that were simply considered not good enough, with Smithy one foot out of the door it now seems as that why are short in numbers all over the pitch.
I for one am hoping that DC can secure the 3 or 4, maybe even 5 signings that he said we still require before starting of season otherwise I can see it being difficult to get out of blocks.
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Post by PessimistGas on Jul 14, 2014 12:17:00 GMT
Apologies if this was or is being discussed in other threads but is anyone else concerned that we simply don't have enough players for the start of a fast approaching season in the conference. We have seen many depart, player's that were on high wages and not earning it and others that were simply considered not good enough, with Smithy one foot out of the door it now seems as that why are short in numbers all over the pitch. I for one am hoping that DC can secure the 3 or 4, maybe even 5 signings that he said we still require before starting of season otherwise I can see it being difficult to get out of blocks. Couldn't agree more, and if you struggle out of the blocks it's game over in the this division.
I am truly dreading the season.
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Post by gass on Jul 14, 2014 12:25:30 GMT
I think its vitally important to have a decent size squad given the number of midweek games we have in the first few of months of the season, 8 or 9 I believe.
With a small squad, a few injuries could really hurt us when you have to play Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday.
I do believe we will bring in another 4 or 5, just a bit concerned about the quality of these signings.
Time will tell.
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Post by The Man from Del Monte on Jul 14, 2014 12:30:36 GMT
I am very concerned at this moment in time. However, there is still time to rectify this situation. That is down to DC and the board.
The next couple of weeks are going to decide whether we are serious about getting out of this league at the first attempt or not.
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Jul 14, 2014 12:39:20 GMT
I am very concerned at this moment in time. However, there is still time to rectify this situation. That is down to DC and the board. The next couple of weeks are going to decide whether we are serious about getting out of this league at the first attempt or not. Not sure it's down to DC. His hands are tied and if the money isn't there what does he do? Sign someone who will make the fourm go into meltdown because the player might be s**t. He's dammed if doesn't sign anyone and he's been dammed with nearly every signing he's made so far.
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Post by The Man from Del Monte on Jul 14, 2014 12:43:36 GMT
I am very concerned at this moment in time. However, there is still time to rectify this situation. That is down to DC and the board. The next couple of weeks are going to decide whether we are serious about getting out of this league at the first attempt or not. Not sure it's down to DC. His hands are tied and if the money isn't there what does he do? Sign someone who will make the fourm go into meltdown because the player might be s***. He's dammed if doesn't sign anyone and he's been dammed with nearly every signing he's made so far. Of course it's down to DC. Who else is going to sign the players? It's his job and as I said before, he still has time on his side to bring players in. Time is running out though. Let's not cover that up. It is therefore up to DC and the board to work together to bring in the required number of players in the next couple of weeks.
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Jul 14, 2014 12:48:23 GMT
Not sure it's down to DC. His hands are tied and if the money isn't there what does he do? Sign someone who will make the fourm go into meltdown because the player might be s***. He's dammed if doesn't sign anyone and he's been dammed with nearly every signing he's made so far. Of course it's down to DC. Who else is going to sign the players? It's his job and as I said before, he still has time on his side to bring players in. Time is running out though. Let's not cover that up. It is therefore up to DC and the board to work together to bring in the required number of players in the next couple of weeks. All he can do is sign players of a quality that reflects his budget. I think everyone needs to accept that and get behind DC more than any other manager in recent times, because he has taken on a task that many wouldn't.
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Post by The Man from Del Monte on Jul 14, 2014 12:51:56 GMT
Of course it's down to DC. Who else is going to sign the players? It's his job and as I said before, he still has time on his side to bring players in. Time is running out though. Let's not cover that up. It is therefore up to DC and the board to work together to bring in the required number of players in the next couple of weeks. All he can do is sign players of a quality that reflects his budget. I think everyone needs to accept that and get behind DC more than any other manager in recent times, because he has taken on a task that many wouldn't.I have no qualms about the budget. It is what it is. I'm on about the lack of players that we currently have in our squad. We don't have enough and DC has to rectify this in the coming weeks (with the budget that he has).
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Post by Gastee on Jul 14, 2014 13:33:25 GMT
It's got to the stage now where I'm past being annoyed/frustrated.
I'm actually very worried about what lies ahead this season. Easy to look at a starting XI and be happy with it, the depth just isn't there though. As someone has already mentioned, games come thick & fast in the conference too, sometimes 3 in a week.
I'm dreading it if we don't get off to a good start. Sorry for all the negativity, just being honest. Hope DC can pull some strings I really do, the next two weeks are massive.
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Post by dinsdale on Jul 14, 2014 13:44:47 GMT
DC wanted to do the scouting, training, fitness etc himself. In reality he has really stuggled to identify players. The trialists seem to be complete unknowns to him so im assuming most have been reccomended by agents.
The guy came accross as very sure of himself im just hoping there is more to him then i have seen
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Post by me on Jul 14, 2014 14:12:00 GMT
DC has already told us, he knows the type of player he wants to bring in, and it's taking longer than he expected. However I am glad he is not rushing into who he signs because look where that got us in recent years. The trouble in football, everyone wants instant success and yes I would prefer that DC had recruited more players than he has so far, however panic buying is not the answer. If it takes until christmas to assemble a squad DC is happy with, then so be it. If we consolidate this season and push on and be successful next season thats fine with me. DC is trying to change the whole philosophy of the playing squad, that is extremely difficult to do overnight. Everyone is rightly blaming the board for what has happened over the last 5 years, give DC a chance (8 games with someone else's players is not enough) and then it's fair to judge him.
And before people ask, no I don't think mid table in the conference is acceptable for BRFC, but some of you guys need to wake up to our predicament and give DC a proper chance to succeed (that comment is not aimed at anyone in particular on this thread).
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Post by dinsdale on Jul 14, 2014 14:16:48 GMT
Its not fair or sensible but every year we get told this and every year we are s**t. Its a pattern and a routine its hard to imagine ending. DC has a lot to prove
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Post by me on Jul 14, 2014 14:32:38 GMT
Its not fair or sensible but every year we get told this and every year we are s***. Its a pattern and a routine its hard to imagine ending. DC has a lot to prove But DC seems to be trying to change the policy of recruitment, to me he seems to be different to the rest. I agree that DC has a lot to prove, but something tells me he can succeed. I hope I am right, but he needs to be given time to prove himself, and us supporters need to accept the challenge he has in front of him. The recent departure of Gow and Harrold and the impending transfer of Smudger will free up funds as they would probably have been on a couple of grand a week. DC says he wants to utilize the loan window, we will not have seen that happening just yet.
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Post by dinsdale on Jul 14, 2014 14:42:41 GMT
How do we know if he is being clever in signing players carefully or simply not knowing who to sign ? . I dont feel confident about him as a manager. In reality i just dont know.
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Post by me on Jul 14, 2014 14:48:59 GMT
How do we know if he is being clever in signing players carefully or simply not knowing who to sign ? . I dont feel confident about him as a manager. In reality i just dont know. We wont know until the season is under way. I hope I am right in trusting DC, but maybe I am just clutching at straws. Like you say, I don't know either!
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Post by PessimistGas on Jul 14, 2014 14:52:25 GMT
DC wanted to do the scouting, training, fitness etc himself. In reality he has really stuggled to identify players. This does not bode well. They guy is out of his depth.
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Post by Gastee on Jul 14, 2014 14:54:29 GMT
In reality I don't think anyone knows.
The most important thing off all is shaking off this losing habit that has built up at the club over the last few seasons. Creating that winning mentality is easier said than done. We have a long way to go yet I feel but think the change of philosophy/style we will see under DC may go some way to help change that!
I trust him to get it right, I think.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 15:39:12 GMT
If we lose first three games - should we panic and fire DC or give him up to the last hour of final loan deal day and move him upstairs to become DoF?
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Post by mancgas has left the building on Jul 14, 2014 15:43:48 GMT
DC wanted to do the scouting, training, fitness etc himself. In reality he has really stuggled to identify players. This does not bode well. They guy is out of his depth. key words that are debatable are 'wanted to' I'm sure any manager would 'want' 10 scouts, 6 coaches and 4 fitness men But with limited funds its a choice £'s on the playing budget or £'s on back room staff. More playing staff budgets increase chances of avoiding the sack. SO its a question of 'wanted to' or 'had no choice but to' I'll start worrying if by end of next week we've not got 16 plus youngsters, and then by end of first week not added 2/3 loanees.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 15:50:01 GMT
... still got 25 days to go!
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