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Post by Thor on Aug 20, 2024 20:38:19 GMT
We know most interviews are just trotted out to please us all. I think we could all see there wasn't much wrong with GM and his fitness. Don't get me wrong I think we can all see he isn't going to be at the top of the running or the fittest in the squad but our game doesn't suit him. It's the weigh off between his natural ability and awareness on the ball which far exceeds anything we currently have, or his fitness. Richie probably loves his ability but GM can't do the pressing. ''Richie probably loves his ability but GM can't do the pressing'' Seems like the rest of the forwards and midfield cant do it for a whole game either, first 2 games we have run out of gas in the last 20 minutes.
cos we are not fit enough, simple as. |
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Post by dohnut on Aug 20, 2024 20:41:53 GMT
''Richie probably loves his ability but GM can't do the pressing'' Seems like the rest of the forwards and midfield cant do it for a whole game either, first 2 games we have run out of gas in the last 20 minutes.
cos we are not fit enough, simple as. We employ a system that demands fitness yet after a full preseason of training and games we run out of steam three quarters of the game gone! Personally I thought we looked jaded shortly into the second half. Bodes well. Lucky only 8 games in the first two months. |
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Post by Thor on Aug 20, 2024 20:58:48 GMT
cos we are not fit enough, simple as. We employ a system that demands fitness yet after a full preseason of training and games we run out of steam three quarters of the game gone! Personally I thought we looked jaded shortly into the second half. Bodes well. Lucky only 8 games in the first two months. contrast our fitness compared to charlton, they will continue to win late, nick one nil wins due to their superior fitness levels. The football is slightly on the crude side bit they will run teams down. |
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Post by MungO on Aug 20, 2024 21:22:06 GMT
Paul McCallum makes it three goals in three games as Eastleigh sit two points clear in the National League.
I'd argue that Paul McCallum is the quintessential lower league striker ever.
The man loves a goal.
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Post by dohnut on Aug 20, 2024 21:46:46 GMT
Paul McCallum makes it three goals in three games as Eastleigh sit two points clear in the National League. I'd argue that Paul McCallum is the quintessential lower league striker ever. The man loves a goal. Seen him a few times, Eastleigh being convenient for me when sod all else to do. He just don’t look that good. Definitely wouldn’t want him at Orient. But he just gets loads of goals. Mystery. |
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Post by MungO on Aug 20, 2024 22:09:15 GMT
He just seems to be functional.
Even for us I reckon he was a one on two or one in three striker. And that was maybe League Two?
And he didn't seem bothered 😄
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Post by dennisrofe on Aug 21, 2024 6:52:35 GMT
He just seems to be functional. Even for us I reckon he was a one on two or one in three striker. And that was maybe League Two? And he didn't seem bothered 😄 He was very injury prone. Not the most mobile of centre forwards, good header of the ball and knows where the goal is. |
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Post by MungO on Aug 31, 2024 14:58:32 GMT
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Post by MungO on Aug 31, 2024 15:37:37 GMT
Barnet are winning 7-0
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Post by dennisrofe on Aug 31, 2024 16:20:24 GMT
Good thread this and unlike many on this forum ( donut especially ) I did not mind our time in the National League and the promotion season was very exciting ! It was so nice to win something for a change !
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Post by osoldguy on Aug 31, 2024 16:29:33 GMT
Train travel will get even worse wth renationalisation. 🚂 |
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Post by osoldguy on Sept 1, 2024 8:02:38 GMT
We employ a system that demands fitness yet after a full preseason of training and games we run out of steam three quarters of the game gone! Personally I thought we looked jaded shortly into the second half. Bodes well. Lucky only 8 games in the first two months. contrast our fitness compared to charlton, they will continue to win late, nick one nil wins due to their superior fitness levels. The football is slightly on the crude side bit they will run teams down. Are the annual Jolly boy trips to Spain pre season that beneficial. Picking the time of the year temperatures touching 40 Deg C is that conducive for fitness training? A week in the mountains of Scotland or Hills of Wales would provide plenty of time to assess fitness in more agreeable temperatures. |
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Post by tommydark on Sept 1, 2024 8:20:59 GMT
Yes that Hearts friendly was the only decent test we had.
Should've stayed and trained there and played another scot prem team.
Poor pre season planning and a lousy start to the season
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Post by watfordo on Sept 1, 2024 8:42:16 GMT
I think we need to be careful not to just criticise everything the club does just cos weve lost a few games.
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Post by osoldguy on Sept 1, 2024 8:49:31 GMT
I think we need to be careful not to just criticise everything the club does just cos weve lost a few games. I think not a criticism but an observation of a poor start to the season and reasons why? are we not allowed this? |
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Post by tommydark on Sept 1, 2024 8:51:18 GMT
Agree,it will take 8-10 games for the new players to bed in.
But it was a low key pre season not conducive to flying off the blocks when season started imo
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Post by watfordo on Sept 1, 2024 9:09:04 GMT
I think we need to be careful not to just criticise everything the club does just cos weve lost a few games. I think not a criticism but an observation of a poor start to the season and reasons why? are we not allowed this? Criticising the Spanish trip is going a little over the top, in my opinion. |
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Post by tattyfilarious on Sept 1, 2024 9:19:56 GMT
contrast our fitness compared to charlton, they will continue to win late, nick one nil wins due to their superior fitness levels. The football is slightly on the crude side bit they will run teams down. Are the annual Jolly boy trips to Spain pre season that beneficial. Picking the time of the year temperatures touching 40 Deg C is that conducive for fitness training? A week in the mountains of Scotland or Hills of Wales would provide plenty of time to assess fitness in more agreeable temperatures. or the Dick Graham way a run through Epping forest. |
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Post by billk53 on Sept 1, 2024 10:40:29 GMT
Far more enjoyable and interesting imho!
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Post by redshank on Sept 1, 2024 11:04:36 GMT
Yes that Hearts friendly was the only decent test we had. Should've stayed and trained there and played another scot prem team. Poor pre season planning and a lousy start to the season Hearts have had a very poor start to the season and questions are being asked. |
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