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Don’t think fitness the issue. Just don’t understand why ‘poor passing’ has raised its head ! It should not happen.

Conversion of chances seems to becoming a problem. Are they taking that extra touch, trying to perfect the angle – just hit it !

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It is that word ‘Opinions’ .

The one thing I have seen – many saying occasions of poor passing, that should not happen and training should be made to hurt until sloppy/idle/lazy passing is eradicated permanently ! Got to call this out no matter what.

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Several plusses from last night. The return of Oli Rose, Danny W completing 90 minutes, undefeated away from home.

The huge plus – after fraught times with the inherited debt, superb board management in reducing this debt and still putting out a competitive team. Now having got back up 1 rung to the National League we sit 4th in the league.

I realise we may be slightly over achieving but with a couple of additions the aspirations of many could be fulfilled. Mr Butler showing he is settling into what is needed.

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Limited budget, 1st season in the National League with a new team and 1st time Manager – not doing too shabby in all honesty.

Remember the club is still dealing with reducing outstanding debt so there are a lot of challenges.
All I ask for is no silly 352 – it does not work for us and always go out to win the game – targeting is negative.

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Could be the chance to create a gap within a top 3 or 4.

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billpuntonsghost wrote:

Andy Butler gave the impression one of our “main” players is out today. I wonder who it is?

Got to think of future games – will it be to big a risk to play him.

Could be chance for someone to grab the opportunity.

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Would prefer next 2 rounds at home and wins.

Need heads switched on from 1st whistle though. No experiments with starting line up or formation.

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Win today = £9375.

Win Round 1 = £45,000 lose = £15,000

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What has happened to Kian Johnson – I thought he was a last resort ?
Has he gone already ?

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Became manager 8th June 1959 left club in May 1960. Club finished in 15th place that season finished.

His first 3 signings Dennis John, Martin Bakes and Barrie Thomas. Sadly Dennis died 12 April 2013, Martin died 20 July 2025 and last Barrie Thomas 30 August 2025.

In that season, February 1960 a Mr Alf Ramsey, then manager of Ipswich said ” Scunthorpe United one of the most improved clubs in the country…… some at times has matched the best”.

He resigned in May 1960. Said he was a demanding trainer and expected players to be tired after a training session.

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SST wrote:

Hope he goes pretty much full strength tbh and takes it very seriously. We changed most of the team last season at Newcastle Town, and it was one of the most embarrassing performances I have ever witnessed.

Treat the opposition with contempt and how many times do you see it all go pear shaped.
As SST says treat with respect, there is serious money on offer now and could be vital in what the club is trying to achieve.

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As so many say it is all about opinions.

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MK Iron wrote:

Carlton is well capable of scoring goals at NLN level and had proved that with ourselves and Chorley.

If we really don’t think he’s good enough to play against the Linnets then surely he would need shipping out on a rest of season loan.

There would be plenty of takers in NLN or NLS and a few in our league also.

Can only send players out on loan if any club is interested in taking any on loan.

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Once Boyce got his 1st yellow they put more passes to players near him and looking for the 2nd yellow. This is something we rarely do and I do not understand why.

Get them on a yellow and pressure them immediately and as often as possible. Starts to make others look to cover for their team mate and makes them alter their shape.

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Awaywego

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Ah yes ……. technology to make peoples lives easier.

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PhilAnders wrote:

In Spain on holiday at the moment so missing these crucial games and having to rely on Radio Humberside online for match commentaries. It seems AB has found a good playing style of a high aggressive press without the ball, and fast forward movement with the ball. Very difficult for opponents at our level to beat that, the best they can hope is to play it themselves and then it’s down to who converts their chances. I expect Carlisle to do this, hopefully we can score early doors and make things difficult for them!

Make opponents cope with us – exactly. Good to see the formation that seems to work for SUFC in use and that pace coupled with players moving into space bearing fruit. Just got to keep ‘feet on the’ – as they say.

PS: Enjoy the rest of your holiday – raining here.

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These next 3 games – 2 league and 1 FA Cup – are going to be tough.

Just set a new start of season unbeaten record and the ‘fastest gun’ will want to stop that in its tracks.
Then follows our FA Cup game against a rival from last season who has a point to prove.

So best wishes to them. Stick to what works. Remember someone has to start making that move so why not us.

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WonderGoals wrote:

64 wrote:

We’d have won that with Campbell in goal

Whatever you’ve been taking to come to that conclusion, please stop. I know you’re emotionally invested in Campbell, but let me break this to you, he currently isn’t good enough. If we could extend the young lad from Leeds loan and send Campbell out on loan it would be fantastic.

Perhaps controversial but I wonder what the difference would be if Campbell had a month coached by the keeper coaches at a Premiership club.

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Do you Joey, Dec and Ty ?

If so they all left us before getting pro deals.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

Probably stating the obvious but we need to be up and at em from the off. They’ve seen what standing off achieved first half against Boreham Wood. Got a feeling there will be a clear winner here, not a draw. 2-1 Iron but could go either eay

Yes positive is always the way to go and it hopefully removes the 352 shape because it draws people backwards.

Issue is with Rory not allowed to play will we sign emergency cover ?
I do think this is one of those must do now decisions. All clubs in our grouping will be looking to widen a gap and we do need to keep close.

Nice to see we have strikers that can be switched in their pairing for each game.

Best to all the travelling support.

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Will show how far we have come since the play-off final.

Can raise some much needed revenue with a small run:
4th Qualifying winner gets £9375.
1st Round proper winner gets £45,000
2nd Round proper winner gets £75,000

Now that could be useful – some to the reserves and some for recruitment.

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Who ever it is the Winners receive £9375. So not to be sniffed at.

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Deereyme66

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352 shown again not to work. Not sure any manager in the Prem could improve the return.

442 or 433 seems to make players commit quicker and more positive. Stick to it.

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Could imagine looking for 3/4 out for 2 in.

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IRON 2 – 1 Win

4321

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Perhaps it is the others who are over achieving ?

For me, forever optimistic I want the team to go for the maximum, don’t want to see any evidence of targeting.

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Would consider James Moody for the position.

Probably already done the job when he was left to run it when deserted by our previous failure ! Knows the club and all within it more than anyone. Loves the club and knows what the fans expects. Would think there are some who would be available if advice needed.

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Done.

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SST

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Northumbiron wrote:

Freedom of speech is the in thing at the moment!

Were they waving a flag ?

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Deereyme66 wrote:

I took what he said with a handful of salt

But he said it and now will have to own it ! Now he has to do something.

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