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Post by ub59 on Aug 27, 2022 16:16:43 GMT
This time to the mighty Banbury.
How much longer has Gowling got?
Despite the squad builder money he has signed(yet again)players who are not good enough.
Different squad, same old results.
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Post by tigerfeet on Aug 27, 2022 16:27:52 GMT
Yes, you would expect us to beat the likes of Banbury but for once I think Gowling needs to be given time to see if the squad he's assembled is capable of winning this league. If we're not in a top six place by, say, the end of September then it might be time for the board to consider a change of manager but not just yet.
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Post by redbull94 on Aug 27, 2022 16:48:25 GMT
This time to the mighty Banbury. How much longer has Gowling got? Despite the squad builder money he has signed(yet again)players who are not good enough. Different squad, same old results. Some of you are so fickle it's embarrassing |
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Post by arry on Aug 27, 2022 17:33:05 GMT
Not a great performance today - 2nd to the ball too often, not passing the ball quickly enough, no runners, no movement, no shape, nowhere near enough quality. Too much reliance on hoofing it up to Barnet and just hoping for the best.
Banbury just looked a better team all round - hungry, moved it quickly, good pace, solid - everything we weren't !
Next 5 or 6 games will tell us if the squad Gowling has assembled will be challenging for a play off place come the end of the season, but on today's performance, no chance.
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Post by GRL on Aug 27, 2022 19:31:37 GMT
What we now know, of course, thanks to my investigations, is that Mr Gowling is on one big salary at this level.
It outstrips several managers at League 2 level. "We" are not even in the the National League.
I'm watching you, Mr Gowling.
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Post by somnambulist on Aug 27, 2022 19:47:13 GMT
No complaints. They were the better team overall.
Embarrassing fans though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2022 19:49:34 GMT
Please god just go to 4/4/2 this just doesn’t work consistently. Storey/Barnett/Holloway for the front 2 need a centre half so Haines can play midfield Lloyd out on left frees up evans like revell last season gowling so frustrating.
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Aug 27, 2022 20:08:56 GMT
What we now know, of course, thanks to my investigations, is that Mr Gowling is on one big salary at this level. It outstrips several managers at League 2 level. "We" are not even in the the National League. I'm watching you, Mr Gowling. We don't desrve you wain, seriously. You're the greatest. |
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Post by organic on Aug 27, 2022 20:16:21 GMT
43 minutes ago GRL said:
What we now know, of course, thanks to my investigations, is that Mr Gowling is on one big salary at this level.
It outstrips several managers at League 2 level. "We" are not even in the the National League.
I'm watching you, Mr Gowling.
Most of us have known about Gowling's salary for over a year.
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Aug 27, 2022 20:20:40 GMT
Not a great performance today - 2nd to the ball too often, not passing the ball quickly enough, no runners, no movement, no shape, nowhere near enough quality. Too much reliance on hoofing it up to Barnet and just hoping for the best. Banbury just looked a better team all round - hungry, moved it quickly, good pace, solid - everything we weren't !Next 5 or 6 games will tell us if the squad Gowling has assembled will be challenging for a play off place come the end of the season, but on today's performance, no chance. All true, the better team, bar, possibly, the last twenty minutes. Would go as far as saying that Banbury, how I don't know, were as good for an hour as any side I've seen in this division. Too many of our own were off the pace today, and contributed in part, to all of their goals. Which said, 3-1 didn't overly flatter them. I suspect however, that last seasons starting team would have got properly spanked. On the (straw-clutching) plus side, our goalkeeper played the pass of the day, possibly of the season, and Amadi has the look of someone who seriously knows his stuff, and will shine. Hope he starts on Monday. Shouldn't make light of these things, but the sight of Thames Valley plod manfully holding back the local ultras was a scene lifted straight from The Walking Dead. |
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Post by youngsalmon on Aug 27, 2022 21:18:17 GMT
43 minutes ago GRL said:
What we now know, of course, thanks to my investigations, is that Mr Gowling is on one big salary at this level.
It outstrips several managers at League 2 level. "We" are not even in the the National League.
I'm watching you, Mr Gowling. Most of us have known about Gowling's salary for over a year. But you haven't said anything. |
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Post by youngsalmon on Aug 27, 2022 21:23:21 GMT
Whilst we are talking Josh Gowling, I'm not sure the best way to manage McLean is to substitute him practically every game.
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Post by cebull1965 on Aug 27, 2022 21:51:47 GMT
McLean, scored didn’t he, doesn’t fit in with Josh’s ideas of a forward…..
Interesting comparison to be made though. Cast our minds back, Whing given a cheque to disappear and Josh allegedly given post on big salary.
So one has taken a fan owned club with no major financial backer to a promotion and joint first place in NLN on sun 1000 gates, the other if I’m being gracious has made snail like progress on top 3 divisional gates but has yet to achieve 2nd place at any point.
Yes in season manager change is stupid but the comparison is stark. If the positions remain the same as Josh’s contract comes to an end we might well consider there are others who could and have done better.
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Post by GRL on Aug 28, 2022 7:46:37 GMT
43 minutes ago GRL said:
What we now know, of course, thanks to my investigations, is that Mr Gowling is on one big salary at this level.
It outstrips several managers at League 2 level. "We" are not even in the the National League.
I'm watching you, Mr Gowling. Most of us have known about Gowling's salary for over a year. Don't remember you having the journalistic inclination to publish it (when fans are contributing to the begging bowl, alias "squad builder.") |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2022 9:01:14 GMT
Whilst we are talking Josh Gowling, I'm not sure the best way to manage McLean is to substitute him practically every game. Isn't that to do with him often running out of steam circa 60 mins? |
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Post by Robin Fridays Right Foot on Aug 28, 2022 9:31:47 GMT
Whilst we are talking Josh Gowling, I'm not sure the best way to manage McLean is to substitute him practically every game. Isn't that to do with him often running out of steam circa 60 mins? Think that Josh also made the same comment with reference to Haines in midfield.One thing for sure our back line is so easily carved open by movement and pace,something Josh needs to sort urgently by bringing in an experienced strong CB and an effective defensive midfielder. |
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Post by mb on Aug 28, 2022 10:00:42 GMT
Please god just go to 4/4/2 this just doesn’t work consistently. Storey/Barnett/Holloway for the front 2 need a centre half so Haines can play midfield Lloyd out on left frees up evans like revell last season gowling so frustrating. This ^^^ |
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Post by GRL on Aug 28, 2022 10:41:29 GMT
Isn't that to do with him often running out of steam circa 60 mins? Think that Josh also made the same comment with reference to Haines in midfield.One thing for sure our back line is so easily carved open by movement and pace,something Josh needs to sort urgently by bringing in an experienced strong CB and an effective defensive midfielder. Well, yes. Haines and Hodgkiss who play next to one another are too easy to turn. I distinctly heard messrs. Hall and Goodwin state on the radio yesterday that during the first half Hereford FC won no headers in midfield. (I noted that Pinchard was subbed at half time, perhaps illustrating this fact.) Haines, as previously advised, does precisely that - wins headers in midfield. And I'm on no kind of salary whatsofeckingever. |
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Post by youngsalmon on Aug 28, 2022 11:04:52 GMT
Whilst we are talking Josh Gowling, I'm not sure the best way to manage McLean is to substitute him practically every game. Isn't that to do with him often running out of steam circa 60 mins? It feels like it's easier to pick on McLean than the other older forwards. |
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Post by portlyottersdad on Aug 28, 2022 12:19:52 GMT
Isn't that to do with him often running out of steam circa 60 mins? Think that Josh also made the same comment with reference to Haines in midfield.One thing for sure our back line is so easily carved open by movement and pace,something Josh needs to sort urgently by bringing in an experienced strong CB and an effective defensive midfielder. Agreed. Been saying this since the first game…and like GRL I am also unpaid. Haines not a central defender. On a positive note I see Jaanai got sent off yesterday and Boston remain rock bottom. |
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