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Wasn’t there some news from the recent supporter meeting that said the business plan was flexible based on how our financial health looked going forward. Also that it was planned based on worst case scenario figures, and our ticket sales have helped a lot.
Perhaps there is some flexibility for a signing or loan with a small fee if we can agree it won’t put us off track with the business plan.

Harry. Fecking. Maguire…

The centre of a back 3 is usually the one that needs to do the least running. Someone that can command the line and use experience to make blocks and head away long balls and crosses. Cashin has the energy to be more mobile on that left side (Roberts and Fozzy also fit this position. I'm more concerned about Chester's fitness, but hopefully he can get up to speed quickly and do a job. Stearman and Rooney as cover on the right side.
If he sets up 3-1-4-2 like he has with Rov'rum recently then I'd like to see one of Smith or Bird as the solo CDM (Smith when physicality is needed, Bird if we want someone to play the QB role) then pair Knight with Hourihane/Sibley further ahead.
I still think our squad is more suited to a 3-4-2-1 with Sibley and McGoldrick behind Collins for the attack. I'm excited to see what this new chapter will be like.

Hopefully PW can hit the ground running and put some people's minds at ease with regards to his tactics.
Yes, Rotherham did play long ball when he first started, but it seems as though he was phasing that out as he built his squad and acquired better quality players. With the team he has here then I hope he gets the tactics right to suit their skill levels.
Being a former fitness coach, I hope it sees the team being able to put in high quality performances for the full 90 mins.

Hopefully PW can hit the ground running and put some people's minds at ease with regards to his tactics.
Yes, Rotherham did play long ball when he first started, but it seems as though he was phasing that out as he built his squad and acquired better quality players. With the team he has here then I hope he gets the tactics right to suit their skill levels.
Being a former fitness coach, I hope it sees the team being able to put in high quality performances for the full 90 mins.

i wouldn't bet on it

It's not a crazy idea, pretty sure the technology is there that won't obstruct the player at all. Perhaps the device can be fitted within the stats tracking units that all players wear these days (in the back of the shirts or with those sports bra style tops).

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

This is where we’re going wrong tactically. The arrow is pointing to our goal!

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

I guess now everything is on the internet you don’t need to go fingering through the yellow pages or flicking through the Thomson local for the number of some good company…

Yes Conor!
Love some of the earlier comments about taking him off. The guy is like Lawrence, frustrating but can change a game with a single kick 

This is where we’re going wrong tactically. The arrow is pointing to our goal!

This is where we’re going wrong tactically. The arrow is pointing to our goal!

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

I think Rosenior spoke about using a 3-box-3 (basically a hipster name for 3-4-3) when Rooney first got the job permanently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gives this formation a go from the start of our next match.
Wildsmith
Chester    Davies    Cashin 
NML    Knight    Hourihane    Barks
Mcgoldrick    Sibley
Collins
Chester and Cashin would need to cover some wide areas and NML and Barkhuizen would need to be able to work hard in defence and attack.
Knights energy in the double pivot with Hourihane should get the best out of both of them with Bird  coming on to replace any of the midfield four and Knight moving to cover where needed. Smith also could fit in any position in the four and offer some physicality.
McGoldrick and Sibley would be a nightmare to defend against with Collins being a focal point. Dobbin could also play in either of these slots.
C’mon Liam. Give this one a shot.

This is where we’re going wrong tactically. The arrow is pointing to our goal!

Yes Conor!
Love some of the earlier comments about taking him off. The guy is like Lawrence, frustrating but can change a game with a single kick 

Yes Conor!
Love some of the earlier comments about taking him off. The guy is like Lawrence, frustrating but can change a game with a single kick 

Yes Conor!
Love some of the earlier comments about taking him off. The guy is like Lawrence, frustrating but can change a game with a single kick 

Hopefully after they judge the mood around the weekend cancellations, they'll not bother cancelling games for the next week too.

A small minority dictating to the majority. 
Almost like a monarchy. 

People are going to work as normal today. Kids are in schools as normal. Why should sports events be cancelled this weekend?
I understand halting some stuff yesterday when the news dropped, but UEFA matches still went ahead without issue.
Horse racing postponed today along with the test match. Also the last 3 stages of the Tour of Britain have been cancelled. A lot of money down the drain the event organisers and those working within the sports that have been cancelled, and the change of plans to the fans and spectators who won't be able to change bookings at the drop of a hat.