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Rene Artois wrote:

Lad’s doing well.
Demonstrating that he’s more than good enough for this level – just as Pugh has done elsewhere.
Both probably just need to feel wanted, needed & loved.

And given a run of games will help.

Odd formation, tactics of keep the ball at all costs, rarely pass forward and square pegs in some square holes. Scrap that and a winning run is on the cards.

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Well Fin Shrimpton has settled in well there. Created goal, scored a goal and now got a MOM against Darlington.

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In the grand scheme seems a very strange decision, as do 2 of the 3 last signings where only 1 was fit and able. Clarke unfit sharp end of season and unable to help as yet and the Bradford winger – if he was that good and promising Mr Alexander would not have allowed to go on loan !

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Result determined by the team selector and tactical wizard !!

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24 hours is a long time in football. But it is a huge decision with varied scenarios to consider such as Caretaker Team from within, Outsider for short term, Negotiate with someone at another club but may have to wait until season end to announce.

Big decision and there are many things that could speed up or slowdown any change.

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Don’t wish the sack on anyone but the whole picture has to be looked at.

Since Michelle and her board took over everyone has helped as much as they can, attending matches, doing the new monthly draw, buying merchandise from the shop, attending race nights. If supporters perceive player disinterest they want to know why and how can it change. If it continues the revenue will reduce and gates will suffer.

Huge decision ahead.

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Hilton knew what he was doing when he appointed him. Feel sorry for him but he needs to admit he is out of his depth.

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BigLeftToe wrote:

Also doesn’t help that the players have effectively been told they’re getting a pay cut at the end of the season regardless of what division we’re in. Hardly going to inspire you is it!

What do they expect the board to do ? The club is more important than them.

They should be inspired, who is going to be interested in offering them future employment with this attitude. If they don’t want to be here tell the board now and let them go.

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I think the players got the message.

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New manager and they seem to like what he wants to do.

So take the game to them from 1st to last minute.

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mistertonmick wrote:

Seeing the video clip the time Beestin hit the bar it should have been a penalty a straight red for the Chester player, for a two footed lunge, so with the Whitehall incident we should have had 2 penalties, so what was the linesman doing even if the ref didn’t see them

All depends on what the Referee says he wants from his assistants, some are very dictatorial and say they want offsides and throw-ins only.

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Could be copyright problem as to any club badge etc.

It is a good idea but not sure James Moody can fit much more in for the backroom team, perhaps they could find a volunteer who wants to get into media presentations as a career. Maybe Ian Sharp could come up with a plan.

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On Freeview 721.

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Rene Artois wrote:

Can we catch Tamworth or will we set another new attendance record in the play off finals?

That question needs to be asked of the players in a group Q & A.

Certainly have to show up today, future gates will be affected by how interested they are. Have said before not always about the win but the attitude shown if beaten ! No matter who the opponent was The IRON used to fight, that has to return starting TODAY.

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Always want the IRON to win but if we lost I expect the team to have fought for everything .

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The Management must grasp this chance to get back on the promotion track. A win with entertainment will motivate some previous stayaways to rekindle their enthusiasm which will boost revenue and give the board a bit more breathing space.

Players have to turn up 2moro.

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Echo others. Get well soon Staffy. Hope they have a stand in for him on saturday saying in dulcet tones “Draw tickets ! ” .

Will be a big gate so players need to step forward and send a card that say “Three points Staffy – hope that is ok”

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Approaching that time of the season when outs and ins become conversations all of their own. But the person in charge next season has to be involved. Then you throw in the board statement that wages will not be as generous as last season it becomes even more important.

From 2024 – 2025 we need forward thinking not only that season but going forward and as genuine as JD may be I do not think he fits the brief.

ps: Wilson could be the square peg. For 2 years in the academy was right wing who loved to cut left and on several occasions scored game changing goals. Just don’t think JD’s system helps him or us.

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Would have preferred Poulter had been kept here and actually develop our own. Just don’t understand what has gone wrong with Cam Wilson.

Said previously that a knowledgeable writer of both NL and NLN said our recruitment was creating the automatic League Champions. So what has gone wrong with so many of these recruits ?

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It isn’t losses that are the problem. It is the nature of it. Fight for everything and lose then you gave it all, but if you see players not 100% then gates will fall.

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Felt sorry for him. He looked lost last night. Hilton sent him up for sure.

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Cannot afford to pay anyone one off unless some benefactor steps forward !

Anyone coming in would have to be at no cost – we could not afford unless that kind benefactor stepped in again.

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While still possible it is STILL possible. Do I think JD can do it – no and haven’t been convinced from day 1. I think Hilton knew exactly why he hired him.

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A win tonite is a must. Targeting has to stop now and not reappear.

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sufc_not_on_tour wrote:

Siderite wrote:

I think Dean’s contract is up at the end of the season.

You’re correct, he has though requested an extension to that contract.

The board have said that all new contracts offered will be at reduced terms. Going to be interesting and one would imagine they may be lower still if we stay in NLN !

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Will always go IRON win but with JD no one is optimistic these days. If he does not alter his negativity the gates will start to fall.

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I feel sorry for JD. I don’t think he was brought in to succeed. Where we are is more luck than design.

Someone who knows a lot about the non-league scene watched and commented as we recruited and built the squad. He couldn’t believe it. Said “Give Scunthorpe the league trophy now” . I think JD has over achieved but needs to admit it and step away.

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Gardening leave. Appoint temp from within until season end. Chester closing the gap quickly and we aren’t closing it on Tamworth.

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WonderGoals – I wonder if Cam Wilson also on the out on loan list. Feel sorry for Finn. Had played well then had a couple of below par games and he goes into the wastelands. Yet peoples comments about some others regularly selected suggests they have consistently underperformed and yet still get selected.

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Going to be interesting as to who goes out.

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