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I think the stats show we aren't as direct of late and we don't seem to try and get it wide as fast at all costs.   Now whether this is because Warne has changed his tactics or the players are getting closer to what Warne has always asked I don't know but I think it's for the better. 
Our press looks better too - Collins seems to be fitter and his press has more intensity and he's being backed up better.     Overall we now look like a top 6 side, even a side who might challenge for top 2 in a weak season. 
 If we are going to go with a back 5 though for me I still need convincing - I'm not saying it can't work but I've yet to see enough to be confident the defensive frailties of early season are overcome. 

If you listen to that radio/podcast series following Warne at Rotherham he states himself Barker is far more into the tactical side of things.   I think he probably is more influential in making in game changes and that's why we see him busier on the touchline.  Warne seems more the macro manager when it comes to how we play and more hands on with the man management. 
Ultimately it's what works - Martin O'Neil was meant to only show up at the training ground a couple of days a week but he won trophies doing that.  
 

I think the stats show we aren't as direct of late and we don't seem to try and get it wide as fast at all costs.   Now whether this is because Warne has changed his tactics or the players are getting closer to what Warne has always asked I don't know but I think it's for the better. 
Our press looks better too - Collins seems to be fitter and his press has more intensity and he's being backed up better.     Overall we now look like a top 6 side, even a side who might challenge for top 2 in a weak season. 
 If we are going to go with a back 5 though for me I still need convincing - I'm not saying it can't work but I've yet to see enough to be confident the defensive frailties of early season are overcome. 

ATG
1Wildsmith - 6.5.   
23Ward - 4.5 penalty was really poor, didn't get many crosses in, his touch looked poor failed to kill a couple of diagonals. 
 
2Wilson 8 Goal and assist in 45 minutes
 
35Nelson 7.5 Just a really good defender at this level 
 
6Cashin. 7.5. One really good block and solid throughout, always wants the ball
 
3Forsyth. 6.5. Did OK, got one really good chance
 
4Hourihan 7. Great finish - part of a midfield that controlled the game in parts but lost control in parts 
 
16Thompson. 6
 
7Barkhuizen. 5.5.  Tried hard, couple of poor crosses, not his best game
 
20Elder 6.   
 
22Fornah 5.5.  Tried hard
 
19Sibley 7.  Good closing down, created a few chances, should have played someone in at the end but even there he did well to get into that position. 
 
8Bird. 6.5.   
11Méndez-Laing 6.5
 
19John-Jules 5. Didn't really get into the game, agree with Warne the 2 didn't really work like you'd hope 
 
9Collins 7.   Really good finish but again needs to threaten the goal more - it's that balance of closing down while being in tne right place when we do win the ball. 

Id definitely offer NML a new contract in the Summer - for me he's been excellent.
I'd also offer Fozzy a contract if we don't go up - even if it's planned as cover - he still plays a lot of games and can play LB or CB - it may be a lower offer and he may turn it down but if he was 26 and playing like he is nobody would question if we should keep him.   

ATG
1Wildsmith. 6.5 solid, not a lot to do. 
23Ward 5  poor defensively - good Beckhamesque crossing
35Nelson. 7 
6Cashin. 7
3Forsyth 6
5Bradley 6
4Hourihane 5
7Barkhuizen 7
2Wilson 6
19John-Jules 7 Needs to play more
8Bird 6
17Sibley 6   
Another example of him being the fall guy for a poor team performance - I know he'd been booked but who hadn't!   
22Fornah 7
11Méndez-Laing 7
9Collins 6
I do think Collins is playing better this season but he barely gets a shot off from open play most matches.   

Id definitely offer NML a new contract in the Summer - for me he's been excellent.
I'd also offer Fozzy a contract if we don't go up - even if it's planned as cover - he still plays a lot of games and can play LB or CB - it may be a lower offer and he may turn it down but if he was 26 and playing like he is nobody would question if we should keep him.   

It's literally just a barrier in front of you - everything else including seats are the same.   
 I'd love a return to terracing but this just seems like a pointless exercise in h&s gone mad - I'm not blaming the club i realise they were compelled to do it.  

ATG
1Wildsmith. 6.5 solid, not a lot to do. 
23Ward 5  poor defensively - good Beckhamesque crossing
35Nelson. 7 
6Cashin. 7
3Forsyth 6
5Bradley 6
4Hourihane 5
7Barkhuizen 7
2Wilson 6
19John-Jules 7 Needs to play more
8Bird 6
17Sibley 6   
Another example of him being the fall guy for a poor team performance - I know he'd been booked but who hadn't!   
22Fornah 7
11Méndez-Laing 7
9Collins 6
I do think Collins is playing better this season but he barely gets a shot off from open play most matches.   

Don't think that performance was as bad as many others seem to - don't think recent performances have beens as good as many others seem to. 
Current form is still positive compared to early season - not just points per game but performances and entertainment.   It's hard to know where Warne is going with this squad - we change system during games every game let alone match to match.   If that's how he manages then if it works fine.   In a way you can credit him for reacting to the match in front of him - maybe it also contributes to a lack of patterns of play at times.   I'd like to see a more settled team but it's hard to pick a best 11.

Atg
1Wildsmith - 7 - no mistakes, did he tip that one onto the post?
24Nyambe -  6.5
 
35Nelson 7
 
6Cashin 7
 
17Sibley 6
 
4Hourihane 5.5
 
7Barkhuizen 4.5
 
2Wilson 6.5
 
12Smith 4
 
22Fornah 7.5
 
8Bird 5.5
 
5Bradley 5
 
11Méndez-Laing 8.5
 
9Collins 5
 
10Waghorn 6

Always rated him - he's one of those that get judged by different standards by some fans.   

2 ends to a pass and the same goes for a cross.   Our movement and attacking crosses is poor and makes it look like the service is much worse than it is.  

ATG
1Wildsmith 7.5
 
24Nyambe 7
 
5Bradley 6.5
 
35Nelson 7
 
6Cashin 7.5
 
3Forsyth 8
 
4Hourihane 7.5
 
7Barkhuizen 6.5
 
17Sibley 6.5
 
12Smith 7
 
8Bird 🦅 7.5
 
11Méndez-Laing 8
 
2Wiloson 8
 
9Collins 7.5

If the novice is Rosenior and the other Warne then Rosenior all day.   Said it at the time and there's no point in going over old ground but the idea that appointing Warne was universally welcomed isn't true.   
A lot of the questions that were raised then are still issues now.
- he likes to press high and outwork opponents but we had an older squad that isn't suited
- style of play isn't attractive so going to get less leeway from fans 
- talked about % football and if you get enough crosses into an area you'll score goals 
- we have a cat 1 academy - he doesn't have a record of bringing through youth
- if we do go up - which for dcfc you'd think then was almost certain in 3-4 years (less so now) what's his record like at a higher level

If the novice is Rosenior and the other Warne then Rosenior all day.   Said it at the time and there's no point in going over old ground but the idea that appointing Warne was universally welcomed isn't true.   
A lot of the questions that were raised then are still issues now.
- he likes to press high and outwork opponents but we had an older squad that isn't suited
- style of play isn't attractive so going to get less leeway from fans 
- talked about % football and if you get enough crosses into an area you'll score goals 
- we have a cat 1 academy - he doesn't have a record of bringing through youth
- if we do go up - which for dcfc you'd think then was almost certain in 3-4 years (less so now) what's his record like at a higher level

If the novice is Rosenior and the other Warne then Rosenior all day.   Said it at the time and there's no point in going over old ground but the idea that appointing Warne was universally welcomed isn't true.   
A lot of the questions that were raised then are still issues now.
- he likes to press high and outwork opponents but we had an older squad that isn't suited
- style of play isn't attractive so going to get less leeway from fans 
- talked about % football and if you get enough crosses into an area you'll score goals 
- we have a cat 1 academy - he doesn't have a record of bringing through youth
- if we do go up - which for dcfc you'd think then was almost certain in 3-4 years (less so now) what's his record like at a higher level

I'm of the opinion that the use of the laughing emoticon just because you disagree with someone (as opposed to finding something genuinely funny) is the signature of a sub-standard intellect incapable of elucidating a coherent counter-argument.

I support the club, not any one individual within it. I want what is best for the club. I believe that the best thing for DCFC would be finding a more suitable manager.
Clowes disagrees, which is his prerogative, it's his money on the line. I reckon sticking with Warne will cost Clowes a fortune in the long run.

ATG
 
1Wildsmith. 6.5.   
24Nyambe 7
23Ward 6.   
35Nelson 7
5Bradley 6.5. Did well but a poor back pass so lost half a point 
3Forsyth 7
4Hourihane 7. 
22Fornah 7
12Smith 7
7Barkhuizen 7.5
8Bird 7.5
39Brown 3.  I feel bad giving him 3 but he looked lost - would like to see more of him. 
11Méndez-Laing 7
16Wilson 7.5.   looks a good player - made a couple of runs in behind Ward didn't spot
14Washington 7.5
9Collins 4 He'll be frustrated not to have scored
 
 

Do we need investment at this time?   Surely the club generates enough income to outspend the competition in league 1 especially given the rules on spending relative to income.   
 
Let's get the club run right first - recruitment and just as importantly selling players at the right time (which over the years we've been shocking at), academy.    Once it's run right then investment will bring a return on the pitch.  We've seen to our cost pumping money in doesn't guarantee anything.  

Sticking with Warne isn't safeguarding the club.  Look if we really can't afford to sack him then we are stuck until we can sell a player to fund it - but if Clowes has put us and himself  in that position it's of his own making.   I'm sure Rosenior would have taken a rolling 1 year contract probably on lower wages than Warne. 
What is the best case scenario with Warne - he recreates Rotherham here and takes us up in 2025 or 2026.   Look what his teams did in the Championship.    It's not a long term strategy and giving him time risks necessitating starting from scratch but this time with a load of players we can't shift  let alone sell - we would be worse off than the Summer of 2022 

Good shout.   I think we can use the cat  1 academy as bait to get these kind of managers - the ones who have a strong background in youth football and are real students of coaching.   We are spending millions each year on that academy it makes no sense unless we have a manager who looks to youth more than experience. 

It may be unfair but I just find the pair of them come across more like non league managers.   Warne with his hat and hoodie yesterday, Barker with his tops always zipped up to the top standing like a sergeant on the parade ground.   Both never utter anything beyond old fashioned football cliches.   Run more, win battles, quality on the ball, "the lads" trained well. 
 The use of player nick names - Collo, Sibs, Barks - as if they are just one big happy group.   Everything about them just grates.    

Commenting on the ownership is fair game.   We had this with with MM - you can't criticise because he's a fan, he's putting his own money in - and look where that ended up. 
Whether the comments/ criticism are fair is all that should matter.