| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:13 - Jan 24 with 8902 views | Shun |
That’s the sort of interview I think the fans are crying out to here more often - just a bit of information about Hill’s thoughts on the squad, where he thinks we’re lacking and what he’s doing about it. Good, good.
Edit: quite a few really good interviews today from Hill. [Post edited 24 Jan 2019 18:20]
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:36 - Jan 24 with 8808 views | 442Dale |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:13 - Jan 24 by Shun |
That’s the sort of interview I think the fans are crying out to here more often - just a bit of information about Hill’s thoughts on the squad, where he thinks we’re lacking and what he’s doing about it. Good, good.
Edit: quite a few really good interviews today from Hill. [Post edited 24 Jan 2019 18:20]
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Agreed. Simple really and helps avoid so many problems.
Credit where it’s due to all concerned. Start (another) of a consistent approach hopefully. |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:46 - Jan 24 with 8746 views | D_Alien |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:36 - Jan 24 by 442Dale |
Agreed. Simple really and helps avoid so many problems.
Credit where it’s due to all concerned. Start (another) of a consistent approach hopefully. |
I'm not bothered if that approach doesn't always include a preview on Fridays. There's only so many cliches can be trotted out about being prepared...
The main thing is, as Shun points out, there seems to be more information coming through and in a well-measured tone |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:53 - Jan 24 with 8724 views | Brierls |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:46 - Jan 24 by D_Alien |
I'm not bothered if that approach doesn't always include a preview on Fridays. There's only so many cliches can be trotted out about being prepared...
The main thing is, as Shun points out, there seems to be more information coming through and in a well-measured tone |
That's the sort of interview many have been crying out for.
I don't care if the catalyst for that came from this messageboard, the Trust, the Fans Forum, the Board or Hilly himself thinking he needs to be more open.
Thank Christ he's coming out and saying/admitting that left back postion is a problem. Let's hope we see several more signings. |  | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 20:02 - Jan 24 with 8524 views | downunder |
My impression from afar is that someone new on the board of directors has had a "quiet word". Hilly thought about it for a week...hence the zero comments and quick walk away down the tunnel.
Now these interviews. The Trust, I believe, reflect majority views on here to the Board of Directors. Was it just "paper talk" before, but now the message is getting through? Seems like an improvement to me, here is hoping we get something from a tricky trip to Barnsley, and improve on the pitch as well.
Up the Dale! |  | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 20:06 - Jan 24 with 8505 views | Brierls |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 20:02 - Jan 24 by downunder |
My impression from afar is that someone new on the board of directors has had a "quiet word". Hilly thought about it for a week...hence the zero comments and quick walk away down the tunnel.
Now these interviews. The Trust, I believe, reflect majority views on here to the Board of Directors. Was it just "paper talk" before, but now the message is getting through? Seems like an improvement to me, here is hoping we get something from a tricky trip to Barnsley, and improve on the pitch as well.
Up the Dale! |
Something from the game at Oakwell would be a huge bonus. I'm expecting a drubbing and thats taking into account the improvement made with the new signings! Barnsley are the best side we've faced this season. | | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 23:45 - Jan 24 with 8141 views | James1980 |
Hopefully alternatives have been tried for LB in training.
Is it a worry none of the rest of the squad bar Ngosi and Matheson have been able to cut the mustard in that position at least in training, it would seem? |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 00:18 - Jan 25 with 8074 views | dingdangblue |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 23:45 - Jan 24 by James1980 |
Hopefully alternatives have been tried for LB in training.
Is it a worry none of the rest of the squad bar Ngosi and Matheson have been able to cut the mustard in that position at least in training, it would seem? |
Ngosi isnt good enough and Matheson is a rightback and still at school.
I'd go for David Buchanan from Northampton. Yes hes 32 now but he's got bags of experience, can defend, and Keith knows him from taking him to pre season training abroad a while back. |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 07:32 - Jan 25 with 7883 views | seasidedale |
worst comes to worst what about McNulty at LB till we sign someone, played there before, I know it takes the attacking option away but might just help a bit defensively | | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:15 - Jan 25 with 7803 views | scarrow |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 07:32 - Jan 25 by seasidedale |
worst comes to worst what about McNulty at LB till we sign someone, played there before, I know it takes the attacking option away but might just help a bit defensively |
Done's problem is his legs have gone, what pace he had has aged away. McNulty hasn't the pace either. Unless a new signing appears I fear Done will be lb tomorrow. Time to buy bunney back... |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:22 - Jan 25 with 7795 views | fitzochris |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:15 - Jan 25 by scarrow |
Done's problem is his legs have gone, what pace he had has aged away. McNulty hasn't the pace either. Unless a new signing appears I fear Done will be lb tomorrow. Time to buy bunney back... |
The club have approached at least two left backs in the past fortnight, both of who have gone elsewhere.
Hill alluded to the problem himself in the first decent interview he's given for ages - there aint much money! |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:30 - Jan 25 with 7781 views | ChaffRAFC |
It's got to the point where I'd even take Joe Bunney back to try and iron out this issue. |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:34 - Jan 25 with 7769 views | dingdangblue |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:22 - Jan 25 by fitzochris |
The club have approached at least two left backs in the past fortnight, both of who have gone elsewhere.
Hill alluded to the problem himself in the first decent interview he's given for ages - there aint much money! |
According to this we should be due the last instalment of the Hogan money from Brentford?
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/aston-villa-owe-11m-in-transfer-fees-to-rival | |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 09:51 - Jan 25 with 7654 views | 100notout |
I think that’s the closest we,ll ever get to Hillysaying “yep I’ve made mistakes- I tried going with experienced pros but it hasn’t worked - I got it wrong “.
We know we’ve not got lots of money. We know we can’t afford to pay big wages and we don’t live beyond our means so we’re always going to struggle to recruit but players coming here have a great opportunity to progress up the footballing food chain and that’s a great reminder from hill to potential recruits out there. | |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 10:00 - Jan 25 with 7617 views | electricblue |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:15 - Jan 25 by scarrow |
Done's problem is his legs have gone, what pace he had has aged away. McNulty hasn't the pace either. Unless a new signing appears I fear Done will be lb tomorrow. Time to buy bunney back... |
Time to farm Done off elsewhere as he wont be on peanuts..... |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 10:31 - Jan 25 with 7508 views | tony_roch975 |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:30 - Jan 25 by ChaffRAFC |
It's got to the point where I'd even take Joe Bunney back to try and iron out this issue. |
However vulnerable he might have been defensively, many of us knew Bunney's crossing was essential for our attacking prowess and we'd miss that and so it has proved. What a pity he got such abuse on this forum and sometimes at games! | |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 10:33 - Jan 25 with 7501 views | tony_roch975 |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:13 - Jan 24 by Shun |
That’s the sort of interview I think the fans are crying out to here more often - just a bit of information about Hill’s thoughts on the squad, where he thinks we’re lacking and what he’s doing about it. Good, good.
Edit: quite a few really good interviews today from Hill. [Post edited 24 Jan 2019 18:20]
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The fact many of those are written statements rather than oral interviews may be key - time to consider and find the right words might be exactly what Keith needs. | |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 10:41 - Jan 25 with 7482 views | joecooke |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 08:30 - Jan 25 by ChaffRAFC |
It's got to the point where I'd even take Joe Bunney back to try and iron out this issue. |
Not for me im afraid, ok going forward but defensively not at the races. |  |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 11:46 - Jan 25 with 7279 views | D_Alien |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 10:33 - Jan 25 by tony_roch975 |
The fact many of those are written statements rather than oral interviews may be key - time to consider and find the right words might be exactly what Keith needs. |
All the statements have "speech marks" which are intended to indicate direct quotes, i.e. verbatim, but basically i agree with you and would suggest there's been some editing | |
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 13:25 - Jan 25 with 7030 views | Bainesy15 |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 23:45 - Jan 24 by James1980 |
Hopefully alternatives have been tried for LB in training.
Is it a worry none of the rest of the squad bar Ngosi and Matheson have been able to cut the mustard in that position at least in training, it would seem? |
Is Ngosi related to Kelvin Andrews? |  | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 17:16 - Jan 25 with 6729 views | Knowlesy |
Agree. Much better interview on iplayer. The only thing that irked me was his comments about Rathbone, saying his injury was exacerbated because he wasn't 'honest' in telling him that there was a problem before the checkatrade game.
Whereas, on the other side of the coin, one of Keith's major criticisms of Cannon and a few others were that they were open and told them that they were injured and couldn't play. Where's the line? Should they say they're struggling or not? |  | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 17:22 - Jan 25 with 6701 views | sweetcorn |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 07:32 - Jan 25 by seasidedale |
worst comes to worst what about McNulty at LB till we sign someone, played there before, I know it takes the attacking option away but might just help a bit defensively |
Pace isn’t the problem, its the fact he isn’t a natural left back and therefore isn’t ever in the right position and ends up getting rinsed. His equalising factor in the past when he’s done ok there was his pace he could use it to recover. Now he has none, he’s being exposed.
At least McNulty would have better positioning when the opposition are attacking. It’s definitely what i’d be looking at tomorrow.. don’t think mattheson should be thrown in against Barnsley and we’ve really no one else bar done. [Post edited 25 Jan 2019 17:22]
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| Transfer moves expected..... on 17:52 - Jan 25 with 6598 views | surb_dale |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 17:22 - Jan 25 by sweetcorn |
Pace isn’t the problem, its the fact he isn’t a natural left back and therefore isn’t ever in the right position and ends up getting rinsed. His equalising factor in the past when he’s done ok there was his pace he could use it to recover. Now he has none, he’s being exposed.
At least McNulty would have better positioning when the opposition are attacking. It’s definitely what i’d be looking at tomorrow.. don’t think mattheson should be thrown in against Barnsley and we’ve really no one else bar done. [Post edited 25 Jan 2019 17:22]
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I suspect MJ Williams will come in for someone like Holden in a 532/352 formation with Done and new chap as wing backs. Should give Done a bit more protection. He was massively exposed by Fleetwood last week in a flat back 4 especially as Holden struggled to provide much if any cover.
Tbh no matter what formation or personnel we deploy tomorrow its hard to see anything but a comfortable home win but we live in hope! | | | |
| Transfer moves expected..... on 18:11 - Jan 25 with 6538 views | James1980 |
I guess Hill has tried other players at LB in training. | |
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