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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Oct 31, 2018 1:55:08 GMT
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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Nov 3, 2018 19:34:40 GMT
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Post by gazz on Nov 3, 2018 22:01:38 GMT
There's no denying Jim's strength of character and self-belief, despite the fierce criticism he's been getting - some of it ("sit down Gannon") has been absolutely bloody ridiculous.
While I've always agreed that nobody is more important than the club and that Jim isn't perfect (who is?), I personally believe that nobody is better equipped to manage it than he is - I'm pleased for both the club and for him that things are starting to look like they're coming together.
@ his critics - you've all seen the sh*tefest that followed his last departure, so give it a bloody rest.
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 4, 2018 10:06:23 GMT
At this stage in the league last season, we had conceded 4 goals from the penalty spot and 2 from FKs. As we approached the New Year, we then had a further 4 penalty concessions in the space of just 5 games.
This season, and while a penalty was conceded at York, there have been no goals against from the spot and there's been just the one concession from a FK. Of course, nothing is ever so clear cut - teams miss FK chances and so on - but in the stats that matter (goals) then it's showing up a lot more favourably so far this season.
And looking at how we've benefited at the other end, in the last 4 league games, we've scored 3 penalties and have seen 4 teams reduced to 10 against us in the league already (Southport, Leamington, Nuneaton and Curzon). Obviously, we still have to punish them for their lack of discipline but it seems quite clear just what a difference it makes to have someone take control of on-pitch discipline at a club. As he points out, the smaller the squad the more important it is that people are not missing through injury (except contact ones) or suspension.
While I'm personally not bothered if a player decides to pull someone to stop a dangerous break when they can't physically get into position - a yellow (if even produced) is more easy to overcome than a goal against and it's not likely to add up to a ban because being out of position often would see them dropped - the underlying principle of staying on feet, not doing Colley-daft things, and working on fitness and development to be more mobile/cute is a clear contrast to their manager, who seems to retweet horrendous fouls and 1970s-style tackles.
One thing is for sure though, some will simply ridicule JG's focus on winning the Fair Play league and hold up tactics like their manager's as what's needed. It may well be harder to play aggressively when knowing fouling is so frowned upon, and to work that bit harder to get goal side, stay on feet etc. but at least it's aiming for the betterment of the players in terms of technique as well as safety.
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 11, 2018 11:53:29 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 11, 2018 12:39:19 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 18, 2018 12:18:05 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 21, 2018 9:25:05 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Nov 25, 2018 14:27:47 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Dec 2, 2018 20:53:44 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Dec 9, 2018 11:27:04 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Dec 12, 2018 9:08:54 GMT
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Post by jimboslovechild on Dec 12, 2018 9:21:50 GMT
No quote from Confucius?
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Post by hermannsays on Dec 16, 2018 11:45:35 GMT
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Post by hermannsays on Dec 19, 2018 19:17:22 GMT
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