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  • in reply to: More of the same then. #213425
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    It is all about opinions but mine is that Southgate has 12 to 15 genuine world class players available.

    Previous England managers have had 4 or 5 at best.

    11 of them were in the team against a Polish team with one world class player.

    We set up to not lose and to negate the threat of their one class player.

    I think that is poor coaching.

    We have all heard about “golden generations” with Portugal and Belgium.

    I think we have one now and Mr Cautious is blowing it.

    Similarities with Cox are there to see.

    I am not suggesting the Iron have a golden generation (far from it) but we do have plenty of players well capable of performing at League 2 level. But we send them out every game with the overwhelming priority not to concede thus handing the initiative to the opposition.

    It’s as if we must not concede because we probably won’t score. Self fulfilling prophesy comes into play. In Ferguson’s heyday Man U players went into every game knowing they were expected to win it. They were told (probably very loudly) that they were better than the opposition and they often were.

    I would love to see some of that mentality from Cox and Southgate.

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    in reply to: JOHN STAFF #213305
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    Must have been an interesting article Cass. Kenny is speechless.

    I know just the right fellow for the draw ticket job. Now what was his name again?

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    in reply to: Neil Cox – Ventriloquist? #213301
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    Footballers generally tend to look “leggy” when they play most of the game without the ball.

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    in reply to: Northampton (a) #213267
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    Because whatever the question the answer is yes sir.

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    in reply to: At what point do we consider the manager is the problem? #213227
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    I really hope neither of the loanees are on the George Thomas kind of deal. He got picked game after game despite being plainly not ready for mens football. Rumours at the time suggested we paid about a grand a week towards his wages if he played but had to pay the full (unbelievable Jeff) 13 grand if he didn’t play.

    Wood and Scrimshaw look like they are ready for mens football. The other lad from Middlesbrough doesn’t look ready on yesterday’s showing. It’s only one game and the lad might adapt quickly but I would rather see Perry and Pugh in the meantime. They have shown they can cope with League 2 football.

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    Shocking defending from Manny and Davis to cause the problem in the first place. Aimless ball forward gets us into trouble with 3 centre backs.

    Devarn didnt prove me wrong today. Ended up playing up front, in midfield and then at right back. Shite in all 3 positions. Yet he finished the game. What’s that about Neil?

    Wood could be a Yates. The other loanee in midfield looks more of a Regan Slater. Early days though. Again Neil thought you should have brought him off earlier.

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    in reply to: Northampton (a) #213175
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    Feel free to prove me wrong Devarn.

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    Surprised Green gets the nod with Scrimshaw and Bunn on the bench.

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    The BLM movement did not invent kneeling as a way of showing respect. Christian churchgoers have used it extensively for 2,000 years.

    I don’t know this for sure but expect the number of Marxists in the England mens football squad is approximately zero.

    Can we let go of this bullshit that opposition to sportspeople taking the knee is an anti Marxist stance. Anyone that does not support anti racist gestures has every right to do so but at least have the balls to admit that is what you are doing.

    Personally I would prefer 10 seconds of both teams and officials linking with arms over one another’s shoulders with the message of equality and all lives matter. However, taking the knee is better than doing nothing about equality which is what most of society does.

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    in reply to: Hungary! #213105
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    Probably best not to bite when he goes fishing…..

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    in reply to: Hayden Hackney #213033
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    At this stage of the season I think you look at everyone who is fit and eligible to play and then pick the best team to win a game.

    If we are more fortunate than the last 3 seasons and reach a point where mathematically we can reach neither the relegation or promotion/play off places then you favour our own players over loanees.

    in reply to: Apologies Jarvo #212977
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    Give the lad a break. Been injured for 9 months. Don’t know how long he has been back in training but certainly didn’t get a warm up game. If he still not a goal threat after 2 or 3 more games then fair enough.

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    in reply to: Harry Wood #212963
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    Love the website Transfermarket.

    Every player we sign they say their market value is £90,000 and young Mr Wood comes out the same.

    I thought maybe that’s the lowest value they put on anybody. Checked their valuation of KDT. Surprisingly his value is £45,000.

    Who knew. Obviously not the clubs we have been trying to give him for free to.

    in reply to: So Much To Give us Cheer. #212845
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    Suspect 1 of Scrimshaw or Perry is the positive Covid case and the other is isolating.

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    in reply to: Latest Fan Statement #212822
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    Agree Lesgeo. Might have been “normal” back in the 70’s but it wasn’t even vaguely funny even then.

    The suggestion that the victim of the abuse is somehow to blame for not getting the joke is hopefully a joke in poor taste.

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    in reply to: Out of the second of three cups in the first round tonight. #212629
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    I can see possible value to the Premiership sides in being in the competition but it devalues the thing for L1 and L2 clubs.

    The Man City coach was waxing lyrical about the benefit of Tuesday’s game for them although I find it hard to see what bendfit they get from playing against virtually an under 21 Scunthorpe side in an emptyish stadium that they don’t get in the Premiership U 21 League.

    I totally support Cox playing the kids rather than risking further injuries to first team players at this stage of the season but it makes a mockery of the competition and little wonder fans don’t bother turning up.

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    in reply to: Out of the second of three cups in the first round tonight. #212538
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    I only watched on iFollow. Much as there is plenty to moan about at the club just now tonight’s match is not one of them.

    Our youngsters plus Onariase and Davis from one of the self confessed lowest resourced clubs in English professional football got beat by the youngsters from one of the 2 or 3 top resourced clubs in the world.

    Six of our players making their senior club debuts all who worked hard and showed some ability in a tough game for them. Be as negative as you like about why we had to play so many kids and whose responsibility that is but let’s not be slagging off kids representing our club and doing their best.

    Last season we threw in the towel in an embarrassing manner. This season we worked hard but were beaten by a good team of excellent footballers.

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    in reply to: Man City. #212518
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    All the young lads did well with a number doing very well.

    Not a fan of letting Premier League youth teams into the competition but good experience for our young players.

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    in reply to: Team vs Sutton #212249
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    Everything we have heard of Scrimshaw suggests he is not a lone striker.

    e.g. 5 foot 9 inches, likes playing on the shoulder of the last man etc.

    It would be unfair to ask the inexperienced Jessop to play up on his own so if we plan to win a home game against a likely bottom half team then perhaps we should play both of them?

    More likely Cox will plan not to lose and hope for a set piece goal or a defensive howler from Sutton.

    From what I have seen Sutton will bring a similar mindset so don’t be expecting a thrillfest this afternoon.

    I am sure Sutton will play at least 1 striker though.

    Only Cox and Guardiola favour the no striker option it seems.

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    in reply to: Jake Scrimshaw #212219
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    Cordner had deceptive pace. Was even slower than he looked.

    To be fair Vincent showed a few nice touches until the Iron injury curse got him.

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    in reply to: Ex Irons At Trinity #212202
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    Jury still out on Thompson for me but Lewis did have a number of chances with a number of coaches, none of whom fancied him.

    Not sure if Perry is better than Hornshaw because I never saw the lad play in midfield for more than 10 minutes a time. I probably think Pugh is slightly better as a midfielder playing full back than Hornshaw was for us.

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    Just listened to the clip of the interview and Cox stated his club had a new manager this season which rules out the lad from QPR.

    in reply to: Dunnwald-Turan #212193
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    Will it be the Loan Ranger or will it be another Tonto.

    in reply to: Not the most boring side? #212169
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    I suspect a few teams fans would have us high in the list of teams they like to watch over the last 3 years Ferrite.

    Less than a couple of weeks ago 800 Swindon fans were wanting to play us every week.

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    in reply to: O’Malley #212161
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    Did I see somewhere a suggestion O’Neil might be back and of course Mystery Loan Man must be arriving soon.

    If he is the fellow from QPR then we can have another Loan Ranger!

    in reply to: Marks For Referees, Players etc. #212154
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    There have been more than a few times that I have wished the support columns were much wider BS.

    in reply to: Marks For Referees, Players etc. #212153
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    Probably just shows we all have different opinions and life would be dull if we didn’t.

    If any other supporter takes their time to post their views and marking on a game, then I will certainly take the time to read them.

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    in reply to: Marks For Referees, Players etc. #212140
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    Have not done any marking for a while as I don’t think marking players on the fairly limited view you get on iFollow is particularly fair.

    For all I know Green might have made 5 killer runs into dangerous positions and not had the ball passed to him. If that was the case he deserves a 6 or 7.

    Based on what he did with the ball on screen he deserves a 4 or 5.

    If I’m at the game then I’m prepared to give my views as you get the full picture. That aside Lesgeo’s comments seem sensible to me but this board is nothing without different opinions.

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    in reply to: So…. tonight? #212102
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    Well done tonight boys.

    Despite my slightly sarcastic 6-4-0 post earlier our best performance this season.

    Played a little bit of football. Worked really hard.

    Beeston was quality even before the goal. Been waiting to see Pugh in midfield and I’m not disappointed.

    Down to the bare bones tonight but would have been a travesty to lose that one. First time Cox had responded with shape and substitutions in a positive way.

    Sign of the times I’m delighted with a point against a very poor side.

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    in reply to: So…. tonight? #212086
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    Finally picked the 6th defender.

    6-4-0 against the bottom of the league team.