brady1993 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Srg said: Legs have gone. Can blame Warne all you want re style and instructions, but when your legs go you just do whatever’s easiest because you ain’t got it anymore. Yes and no. You can make it easier for the player tactically. If hoofing is the easiest option and you don't want that then you can tactically set up the team and coach the team that their is a different default. And you play them where their current capabilities lay. Hourihane has never looked the absolutely most comfortable playing the deepest midfield role. He's too peripheral, hasn't got the best tactical awareness and is only ok under serious pressure with the ball. He's not got the legs for serious midfield running anymore but he can still be a difference maker in final 3rd, so... use him as that and don't expect from him what he can't do. RoyMac5, Adslegend, RammingStone66 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) I go on holiday today. We always seem to sack a manager and/or appoint a new one when I'm on away. Edited October 30, 2023 by MackworthRamIsGod RoyMac5 and strawhillram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 5 hours ago, brady1993 said: Yes and no. You can make it easier for the player tactically. If hoofing is the easiest option and you don't want that then you can tactically set up the team and coach the team that their is a different default. And you play them where their current capabilities lay. Hourihane has never looked the absolutely most comfortable playing the deepest midfield role. He's too peripheral, hasn't got the best tactical awareness and is only ok under serious pressure with the ball. He's not got the legs for serious midfield running anymore but he can still be a difference maker in final 3rd, so... use him as that and don't expect from him what he can't do. Problem is, he can't move with the ball anymore. He dances round it like it's a free kick whenever he's got it under control. Literally like Savage used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmoram1995 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I’d personally set the following target In the next five games 7 points minimum anything less he’s gone i-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 minute ago, simmoram1995 said: I’d personally set the following target In the next five games 7 points minimum anything less he’s gone f*** that. That's lower than our current ppg of 1.5. At a bear minimum I'd be demanding 10 points. Looking at the opposition that should be eminently possible. Van der MoodHoover and Dcfcsr92 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: f*** that. That's lower than our current ppg of 1.5. At a bear minimum I'd be demanding 10 points. Looking at the opposition that should be eminently possible. That's not happened so far though has it? This is such a limited league, lots of very average teams. It's just that we are one of the average ones! InstaRam and strawhillram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Buxton's Bat Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: f*** that. That's lower than our current ppg of 1.5. At a bear minimum I'd be demanding 10 points. Looking at the opposition that should be eminently possible. Agree. I'd be feeling a bit grizzly with 7 but the polar opposite with 10. MaltRam, WharfedaleRam and OohMartWright 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoWindscreens Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ian Buxton's Bat said: Agree. I'd be feeling a bit grizzly with 7 but the polar opposite with 10. Don't panda to the pun-lovers, this is a serious discussion. Walkley Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: f*** that. That's lower than our current ppg of 1.5. At a bear minimum I'd be demanding 10 points. Looking at the opposition that should be eminently possible. Derby 0 Cambridge 0 Cheltenham 1 Derby 1 Shrewsbury 1 Derby 0 Derby 2 Exeter 0 Stevenage 3 Derby 1 Looking at the above opposition It would have been eminently possible to get 15 points, We didn't of course because our players either have a soft underbelly, Are not physical enough, Have a manager that is not getting the best out of what some say is the best squad in this division, Have a manager that is more focussed on the away team than his own team, The players have given up hope on the tactics of the manager, The manager has bitten off more than he can chew. In summery PWs post match interview at Stevenage said a lot about his attitude to the pressure of managing DCFC, Expectation by us the fans and PW himself shows being at the head of a much bigger club than Rotherham(no disrespect)brings with it problems that he's not used to. DC said he had a "duty of care" to Rosenior when not keeping him here, Where's his duty of care to the fans 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Slept on it and then slept on it again. I’m all for stability as I think it pays of in the end but I was wavering last week and I still am this week, but the doubts are growing. He seems be acting a bit like a desperate man with no plan. 4 RWB’s in 35 mins on Saturday. Surely, there’s no way on earth they planned that!! And a RB at LWB and NML playing about 3 different positions. He seems to losing the fans at a rapid rate of knots. And his interviews are becoming a bit tetchy, partly because Dom, quite rightly, is asking challenging questions rather than trying be his mate. I’ve listened to Saturdays post match on the podcast and it reminded me a bit of Phil Brown at the end of his reign. Cant say I’d be surprised, or if I’m honest totally disappointed, if he did go. i-Ram, Banksy, Carnero and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 31 minutes ago, simmoram1995 said: I’d personally set the following target In the next five games 7 points minimum anything less he’s gone I assume 5 league games, rather than counting Crewe and Wolves U21 towards the total. In the next 5 games, we play sides who are currently 5th 13th, 16th, 20th and 24th in the table. We shouldn't be settling for anything less than 9 points from those. Caerphilly Ram, Jubbs, Adslegend and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesaRam Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 hours ago, brady1993 said: Yes and no. You can make it easier for the player tactically. If hoofing is the easiest option and you don't want that then you can tactically set up the team and coach the team that their is a different default. And you play them where their current capabilities lay. Hourihane has never looked the absolutely most comfortable playing the deepest midfield role. He's too peripheral, hasn't got the best tactical awareness and is only ok under serious pressure with the ball. He's not got the legs for serious midfield running anymore but he can still be a difference maker in final 3rd, so... use him as that and don't expect from him what he can't do. 👏👏 That last line is very “Brian Clough”, and if I recall correctly he knew a thing or two about football. Dordogne-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams_1233 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: I go on holiday today. We always seem to sack a manager and/or appoint a new one when I'm on away. If we get beat tomorrow or even draw he has to go I think he's on borrowed time already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, FlyBritishMidland said: Slept on it and then slept on it again. I’m all for stability as I think it pays of in the end but I was wavering last week and I still am this week, but the doubts are growing. He seems be acting a bit like a desperate man with no plan. 4 RWB’s in 35 mins on Saturday. Surely, there’s no way on earth they planned that!! And a RB at LWB and NML playing about 3 different positions. He seems to losing the fans at a rapid rate of knots. And his interviews are becoming a bit tetchy, partly because Dom, quite rightly, is asking challenging questions rather than trying be his mate. I’ve listened to Saturdays post match on the podcast and it reminded me a bit of Phil Brown at the end of his reign. Cant say I’d be surprised, or if I’m honest totally disappointed, if he did go. Warne already does the 'Phil Brown stuff' anyway! But the chaotic second half was typical Warne, how are the players meant to deal with that? Edited October 30, 2023 by RoyMac5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckoBeast Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Really hoping today is the day Dcfcsr92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I take it he'll be doing it the media duties today? That's usually a sign if he's staying or going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkley Ram Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, SSD said: I take it he'll be doing it the media duties today? That's usually a sign if he's staying or going. Poor bloke will probably come out looking shell shocked. The reaction against him is massive now. I don't want him to stay, but I don't want him to suffer either. Adslegend, Dcfcsr92, Derby4Me and 9 others 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmoram1995 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said: I assume 5 league games, rather than counting Crewe and Wolves U21 towards the total. In the next 5 games, we play sides who are currently 5th 13th, 16th, 20th and 24th in the table. We shouldn't be settling for anything less than 9 points from those. I was being conservative if he’s unable to get that then he’s definitely gone. Personally with my flippant attitude towards our club at present I’d hope he was packing away his coffee machine and ceremonial mugs as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmoram1995 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, SSD said: I take it he'll be doing it the media duties today? That's usually a sign if he's staying or going. The atmosphere is toxic so tbh if I was him I’d pack up and go before he’s hounded out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I'm guessing he will get the next two league and two cup games, make the change over the international break if they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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