by Regiment » 01 Feb 2011, 09:39
i have to agree with you guys.
firstly, i've got to be honest, and say i'm not buckle's biggest fan. i think there are things he does well, but there are definitely big holes there too. my main gripe is his ability to change a game from the touchline. too often things have not been going well after an hour, and subs are not made until 80th minute onwards, and/or changes often don't seem to be the right ones. i think this will only continue (or get worse) now, as the squad is looking a bit short. having said all that, we all know there isn't buckets of money available, and attracting players down to our little club isn't easy. but considering we really are running on a bare minimum squad, why release Hemmings from his loan early ?
i am optimistic about the arrival of Stanley and Robinson, both are good players, and will certainly add something to the squad, but i'm always concerned at how determined loan players are, particularly as these two new guys potentially will affect their parent clubs with their performances for us, as we're all in the same division (especially Stanley - one month loan -what's the point of that ??). at least hemmings, oastler etc, have come in to gain experience, and prove that they are capable of playing for their own clubs at a higher level - they've got nothing to lose as such. i'm sure the new guys will want to do well, but i'd be happier with permanent signings.
in addition, i suppose we should be grateful that only Benyon and Wroe went, both inevitable really, but hanging onto Ellis, O'Kane etc, at least until the summer, will help us in the short term.
tonight is a big test for everyone, and four home games in the next five, games we should realistically be more than capable of winning, could shape the remainder of the season.
i have to agree with you guys.
firstly, i've got to be honest, and say i'm not buckle's biggest fan. i think there are things he does well, but there are definitely big holes there too. my main gripe is his ability to change a game from the touchline. too often things have not been going well after an hour, and subs are not made until 80th minute onwards, and/or changes often don't seem to be the right ones. i think this will only continue (or get worse) now, as the squad is looking a bit short. having said all that, we all know there isn't buckets of money available, and attracting players down to our little club isn't easy. but considering we really are running on a bare minimum squad, why release Hemmings from his loan early ?
i am optimistic about the arrival of Stanley and Robinson, both are good players, and will certainly add something to the squad, but i'm always concerned at how determined loan players are, particularly as these two new guys potentially will affect their parent clubs with their performances for us, as we're all in the same division (especially Stanley - one month loan -what's the point of that ??). at least hemmings, oastler etc, have come in to gain experience, and prove that they are capable of playing for their own clubs at a higher level - they've got nothing to lose as such. i'm sure the new guys will want to do well, but i'd be happier with permanent signings.
in addition, i suppose we should be grateful that only Benyon and Wroe went, both inevitable really, but hanging onto Ellis, O'Kane etc, at least until the summer, will help us in the short term.
tonight is a big test for everyone, and four home games in the next five, games we should realistically be more than capable of winning, could shape the remainder of the season.
