So centre halfs 00:13 - Aug 2 with 944 views | Coastalblue | Lots of people seem to be bemoaning the fact we haven't gone out and spent money or attempted to sign someone to step into the first team. Yes our defence was shocking last season, but I never really expected Lambert to look beyond Nsiala, Chambers and the Wolf for our first choices meaning anybody who came in was always likely to spend a fair chunk of the season on the bench. If we had gone out and signed somebody who would you have expected to be dropped? The club captain, or the guy we spent good money on a year ago, or the promising youngster that lots on here are tipping for a big season? | |
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So centre halfs on 06:00 - Aug 2 with 835 views | LegendofthePhoenix | 1) we don't need to drop anyone if they are injured or suspended 2) So competition for places is a bad thing, and we wouldn't drop whoever has a loss of form? | |
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So centre halfs on 07:41 - Aug 2 with 689 views | Herbivore |
So centre halfs on 06:00 - Aug 2 by LegendofthePhoenix | 1) we don't need to drop anyone if they are injured or suspended 2) So competition for places is a bad thing, and we wouldn't drop whoever has a loss of form? |
1) We're in League 1 and can't afford to carry a large first team squad to cover for every eventuality. Both Chambers and Nsiala being unavailable is a freak occurrence. We can't sign someone of similar qualityz which would cost a lot, for the sake of one game. 2) See the first part of 1). | |
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So centre halfs on 08:14 - Aug 2 with 636 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
So centre halfs on 07:41 - Aug 2 by Herbivore | 1) We're in League 1 and can't afford to carry a large first team squad to cover for every eventuality. Both Chambers and Nsiala being unavailable is a freak occurrence. We can't sign someone of similar qualityz which would cost a lot, for the sake of one game. 2) See the first part of 1). |
Hopefully it is a freak occurrence. Unfortunately, in recent seasons, unavailability of 2 players in the same position has not been as rare as it should be. That, of course, is also more likely when you have 8 players in said position. We need a solid, consistent team that knows what they are doing and gels. Unfortunately, our tendency to pick up injuries has not helped and we need that to change if we are going to do well this season. | |
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So centre halfs on 08:16 - Aug 2 with 628 views | chicoazul | I'd expect them to compete with one another and for the 2 best ones to play & be challenged by the other 2 considering that's exactly how football works. | |
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So centre halfs on 08:44 - Aug 2 with 577 views | Coastalblue |
So centre halfs on 08:16 - Aug 2 by chicoazul | I'd expect them to compete with one another and for the 2 best ones to play & be challenged by the other 2 considering that's exactly how football works. |
Is it? Where does potential equate into that scenario? Would you not at times choose to select a slightly weaker player for a run of games who is young and has potential with the knowledge that he is likely to end up better than your other options longer term? | |
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So centre halfs on 08:48 - Aug 2 with 566 views | chicoazul |
So centre halfs on 08:44 - Aug 2 by Coastalblue | Is it? Where does potential equate into that scenario? Would you not at times choose to select a slightly weaker player for a run of games who is young and has potential with the knowledge that he is likely to end up better than your other options longer term? |
You would have to ask yourself what's best for the clubs' immediate goals. If Wilson is playing well, we keep clean sheets and win games, IMVHO it would be madness to drop him for Woolfenden just because Woolfenden may be really good in a year. | |
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So centre halfs on 09:06 - Aug 2 with 527 views | tonybied |
So centre halfs on 08:48 - Aug 2 by chicoazul | You would have to ask yourself what's best for the clubs' immediate goals. If Wilson is playing well, we keep clean sheets and win games, IMVHO it would be madness to drop him for Woolfenden just because Woolfenden may be really good in a year. |
But then you'll halt Woolfendens development and he most likely won't be "a great player in a year". If we want our own players to become better we have to give them first team opportunities and be patient with them otherwise we might as well just scrap the academy, as it's extremely rare you discover a youngster who slots straight into a senior team and is consistently good. | | | |
So centre halfs on 09:15 - Aug 2 with 517 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
So centre halfs on 09:06 - Aug 2 by tonybied | But then you'll halt Woolfendens development and he most likely won't be "a great player in a year". If we want our own players to become better we have to give them first team opportunities and be patient with them otherwise we might as well just scrap the academy, as it's extremely rare you discover a youngster who slots straight into a senior team and is consistently good. |
It is getting the balance right isn't it (and managing the people involved well too). No player should be so complacent he is careless about his performances. No player should be so nervous that they think one mistake will see them out of the team. A consistent team selection helps the team to perform consistently. It is not a coincidence that promoted teams often use far fewer players than relegated teams. Of course, it is also easier not to drop players that are performing well. | |
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