Wanderlust

They all have good points and good moments but it’s down to the manager to work out how and when to use them. In general they have better skills than most at our level which is why they were recruited for a system designed to play other teams off the park. However it’s obvious that other elements are equally important to achieve success and it’s easier to outrun, outmuscle and outfight talented players than for a talented player to showcase their silky skills. Spoiling is easy. Hopefully Schumacher will strike the right balance.

No you’re right mate - contract ends Summer ‘27. Hopefully we won’t be paying top dollar for him to sit on the bench.

TBF we are blessed with lightweights.

My favourite is still former Oldham and Burton manager Dino Maamria’s assault on a player when he was playing for Southport. And the ref’s decision that followed it…

“Properly twatted”? LOL You have no idea. This is a random selection - and btw Simunovic at number 10 isn’t even a foul as he won the ball and it had gone before the opponent arrived and fell over

Like Dion used to do he regularly throws himself on the ground if anyone breathes on him or steps across players to try to win free kicks. But also like Dion, refs were increasingly getting wise to him and awarding them less as last season progressed. Can’t say I’ve ever seen Sheehan get properly clattered although he does a half decent Tom Daley impression from time to time.

Workrate Can tackle Can track runners Occasional worldie pass Motivator of others Totally Committed to the cause and leads by example Not yet reached his peak - has more development to come Worth more money than Sheehan should we sell Doesn’t need others to “protect” him or cover for him More suited to the athletic, robust style that Schuey is building That said, Sheehan is clearly better quality than Thomo but he epitomises the style that made us also rans.

Ok I’ll bite. Is this a reference to the Scousers new lad or a rehashing of the Herr Flick saga of ‘23?

Several people have reiterated my reservations about Josh Sheehan first voiced before Xmas and yet there has been no wailing or gnashing of teeth the like of which dominated these pages at the time. Can someone wail and gnash please?

Makes me wonder if there is still a role for Sheehan in such a team.

Just watched the Harkin interview again and it struck me that we have plenty to be proud about in terms of the running of the club. The recurring theme amongst the new recruits - other than the usual positivity about the fans and the stadium - is that they are impressed by the management team and the engagement with and access to the owners. Sure there’s lots of talk about ambition and potential which you’d expect, but there is something good about the professionalism, attitude and cohesiveness of the management team that gives me confidence that we’ll be giving it our best shot at progression whilst remaining sustainable. Feels good.

Despite this old video, I’m confident this lad will do well for us barring injury….

Spot on. Although I think some of the fannies including Collins would do a lot better with dynamic and robust teammates around them. Hopefully the fannies that stay aren’t picked at the same time next season.

Not today but enjoying SKY repeat of zBlackpool v Wet Spam 2011 Championship play off final Allardyce managing West Ham including Nobby Nolan, Matty Taylor and Vaz Te whilst Blackpool had Gilkes in goal and Baptiste and Evatt at the back.

Oh God! Another fucking love child. Well Im not paying maintenance.