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Post by thehorse on Feb 15, 2015 8:46:54 GMT
The problem is we have good players who are frustrated at not winning, because Appleton can't motivate them. His actions from the sidelines do not portray him as angry when things go wrong. Has he lost the dressing room? If these players are frustrated at not winning, why don't they motivate themselves? Why do they need a manager to do this? Perhaps they could show some personal and professional pride and ensure that they are motivated enough to perform. The way they are set up may or may not be correct, the ability they have may or may not be good enough but these things are out of their control, whether they put enough effort in is entirely down to the players themselves. I've played an ok standard, nothing brilliant but at a level where I personally wasn't able to get by at less than 100%, it didn't matter who my manager was, what position I was asked to play but in no game did I give less than the maximum I could. If I can do it, why can't they?
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Post by palmersgreenyellow on Feb 15, 2015 8:55:21 GMT
Here's my highlights from yesterday's game: Blue sky and sunshine as I left Stoke, catkins on the trees down the A50 - could spring be round the corner? Was back home by 5.30 having stopped off and got 2 bottles of Limoux in the wine shop. The fit bird in the shop gave me a lovely smile after bumping into me. Sounds like it was a thoroughly enjoyable day! What did you get up to from 3-5pm?
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 15, 2015 8:58:20 GMT
Here's my highlights from yesterday's game: Blue sky and sunshine as I left Stoke, catkins on the trees down the A50 - could spring be round the corner? Was back home by 5.30 having stopped off and got 2 bottles of Limoux in the wine shop. The fit bird in the shop gave me a lovely smile after bumping into me. Bloody predictive text, it's changed it to "fit" bird
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Post by backonthecoupon on Feb 15, 2015 10:32:59 GMT
My highlight of the day: deciding not to go
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Post by leysboy on Feb 15, 2015 10:35:19 GMT
Glad im abroad, otherwise I would of gone to this. Sounds about the same level in performance as the Accrington game.
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 15, 2015 10:36:10 GMT
Glad im abroad, otherwise I would of gone to this. Sounds about the same level in performance as the Accrington game. Anywhere nice and warm?
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Post by londonroader on Feb 15, 2015 10:41:05 GMT
Can anybody who was there today did they witness all the sh*t at the end of the game between our fans and there muppet stewards? RADOX were reporting it I didn't catch what southy said? In deed one steward in particular thought it was funny to gloat and upset a group of our supporters. After a 5 minute stand off, it was handled by all parties professionally and everyone went home in one piece.
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Post by leysboy on Feb 15, 2015 10:48:04 GMT
Glad im abroad, otherwise I would of gone to this. Sounds about the same level in performance as the Accrington game. Anywhere nice and warm? Im in Cyprus until 4th March
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 15, 2015 10:49:52 GMT
Nice, love Cyprus . Certainly beats this weather
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Post by bazzer9461 on Feb 15, 2015 11:45:33 GMT
Can anybody who was there today did they witness all the sh*t at the end of the game between our fans and there muppet stewards? RADOX were reporting it I didn't catch what southy said? In deed one steward in particular thought it was funny to gloat and upset a group of our supporters. After a 5 minute stand off, it was handled by all parties professionally and everyone went home in one piece. Glad to hear.
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Post by bazzer9461 on Feb 15, 2015 11:46:34 GMT
Im in Cyprus until 4th March Where abouts in Cyprus Leysboy?
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Post by paulbeasley on Feb 15, 2015 12:04:00 GMT
Wrote the FV and submitted it to RO Towers before I read any of this. There's some really good stuff in this thread. I started to hit the like button from the first post onwards then found I was liking every post so just stopped. Worrying times.
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Post by leysboy on Feb 15, 2015 13:06:47 GMT
Im in Cyprus until 4th March Where abouts in Cyprus Leysboy? Near Protaras/Ayia Napa. flew into Larnaka Wednesday night. I got house here.
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Post by sarge on Feb 15, 2015 13:16:28 GMT
Question - on defending a set piece (ie) a corner..........? . 1 - Do you put all 10 players In a defensive position which invariably invites the attacking team to bring all their 10 outfield players into an attacking position, thus increasing their chances of scoring a goal Or 2 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle so at least two defenders will invariably stay back to mark you, which will decrease their attacking numbers and (slightly) reduce their chances of scoring Or 3 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle as listed above but also put your winger with explosive pace in a wide position between the 18 yard box and the half way line picking up the peices if a loose ball gets knocked out of the box or the defending goal keeper catches the ball and distributes it quickly to start a surprise counter attack with the chasing pack blowing out of their arses, thus increasing the chances of the team defending the corner scoring a goal. . The question has arisen with the Burton Albion match in mind (for those who were there) If you are of the opinion that option 2 or 3 may be the route to go then you are probably more knowledgable about the game we love than you probably give yourself credit for. If you are of the opinion that option 1 is the correct answer then your name must be Micheal Appleton............ We invited un nessasary pressure on ourselves today in these situations without most of our players knowing exactly where they should be and who they should be marking. BASICS............ Appleton gestured Hoban and Roberts to go go back and defend at Accrinton on tuesday........inevitably THEY scored.....clueless Appleton should go NOW
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Post by bazzer9461 on Feb 15, 2015 18:57:58 GMT
Where abouts in Cyprus Leysboy? Near Protaras/Ayia Napa. flew into Larnaka Wednesday night. I got house here. Nice lucky you only been to coral bay and that was nice would love to go again sometime, Hope the weathers good for you.
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Post by londonroadmanor on Feb 15, 2015 20:25:20 GMT
Question - on defending a set piece (ie) a corner..........? . 1 - Do you put all 10 players In a defensive position which invariably invites the attacking team to bring all their 10 outfield players into an attacking position, thus increasing their chances of scoring a goal Or 2 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle so at least two defenders will invariably stay back to mark you, which will decrease their attacking numbers and (slightly) reduce their chances of scoring Or 3 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle as listed above but also put your winger with explosive pace in a wide position between the 18 yard box and the half way line picking up the peices if a loose ball gets knocked out of the box or the defending goal keeper catches the ball and distributes it quickly to start a surprise counter attack with the chasing pack blowing out of their arses, thus increasing the chances of the team defending the corner scoring a goal. . The question has arisen with the Burton Albion match in mind (for those who were there) If you are of the opinion that option 2 or 3 may be the route to go then you are probably more knowledgable about the game we love than you probably give yourself credit for. If you are of the opinion that option 1 is the correct answer then your name must be Micheal Appleton............ We invited un nessasary pressure on ourselves today in these situations without most of our players knowing exactly where they should be and who they should be marking. BASICS............
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Post by londonroadmanor on Feb 15, 2015 20:26:48 GMT
Question - on defending a set piece (ie) a corner..........? . 1 - Do you put all 10 players In a defensive position which invariably invites the attacking team to bring all their 10 outfield players into an attacking position, thus increasing their chances of scoring a goal Or 2 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle so at least two defenders will invariably stay back to mark you, which will decrease their attacking numbers and (slightly) reduce their chances of scoring Or 3 - Leave your centre forward in and around the centre circle as listed above but also put your winger with explosive pace in a wide position between the 18 yard box and the half way line picking up the peices if a loose ball gets knocked out of the box or the defending goal keeper catches the ball and distributes it quickly to start a surprise counter attack with the chasing pack blowing out of their arses, thus increasing the chances of the team defending the corner scoring a goal. . The question has arisen with the Burton Albion match in mind (for those who were there) If you are of the opinion that option 2 or 3 may be the route to go then you are probably more knowledgable about the game we love than you probably give yourself credit for. If you are of the opinion that option 1 is the correct answer then your name must be Micheal Appleton............ We invited un nessasary pressure on ourselves today in these situations without most of our players knowing exactly where they should be and who they should be marking. BASICS............ 3 is exactly what I remember from the away Rotherham match 2 years ago. like your style. hope the head coach is reading this...
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Post by londonroadmanor on Feb 15, 2015 20:27:55 GMT
(They did that to us - and CW observed they were a championship team with championship players)
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Post by leysboy on Feb 15, 2015 21:00:48 GMT
Near Protaras/Ayia Napa. flew into Larnaka Wednesday night. I got house here. Nice lucky you only been to coral bay and that was nice would love to go again sometime, Hope the weathers good for you. Weather is a bit hit and miss tbh, but nice to be away feet up and relax away from work. Coral Bay is nice that's over the other end of the island not far from Paphos.
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 15, 2015 21:03:37 GMT
What's the prices like, with the Greeks in shit state has the beer got cheaper ?
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Post by bazzer9461 on Feb 16, 2015 9:48:48 GMT
Nice lucky you only been to coral bay and that was nice would love to go again sometime, Hope the weathers good for you. Weather is a bit hit and miss tbh, but nice to be away feet up and relax away from work. Coral Bay is nice that's over the other end of the island not far from Paphos. Enjoy your break not sure if your back for the Mansfield game but if your not you probably wont be missing anything apart from possibly some football related arguments on here
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Post by leysboy on Feb 16, 2015 12:57:08 GMT
Im not back until 4th march. But as soon as im back im going to every game. The players need our support for the run in.
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Post by bazzer9461 on Feb 16, 2015 12:58:46 GMT
Im not back until 4th march. But as soon as im back im going to every game. The players need our support for the run in. Yes they do COYY
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