(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

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Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

3 minutes ago, Stig said:

Saying something about the left wing replacements that I'm a bit disappointed he's gone. Would have quite liked to have seen him have a go on the left and just fire crosses in all match.

bit left field [forgive the pun] but i would like to see Conway given a go there if Taylor slots in at left back

10 minutes ago, Stig said:

Saying something about the left wing replacements that I'm a bit disappointed he's gone. Would have quite liked to have seen him have a go on the left and just fire crosses in all match.

There's a slight problem with that, as he's shit at crossing 🙂

Wish we had Didsy coaching the wingers. Play them on their good foot side and get them hitting the byline getting crosses in. With Scumachers's coacning, they are on the wrong fott and come inside to a crowded penalty area. Unimpressed with the talent and coaching so far.

10 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

bit left field [forgive the pun] but i would like to see Conway given a go there if Taylor slots in at left back

I like this idea. ACD on the right and Conway on the left - lot of variety there rather than both wingers inverting 

2 minutes ago, Stig said:

I like this idea. ACD on the right and Conway on the left - lot of variety there rather than both wingers inverting 

To be fair, there's nothing stopping Conway getting to the byline now and putting crosses in from Left Back. I'm sure the manager actively wants that. 

5 minutes ago, passmosster said:

Wish we had Didsy coaching the wingers. Play them on their good foot side and get them hitting the byline getting crosses in. With Scumachers's coacning, they are on the wrong fott and come inside to a crowded penalty area. Unimpressed with the talent and coaching so far.

He's not alone in these methods but the sooner it ends the better.

Its not half as bad if there's someone on the overlap and utilise the space that way.

Can't stand ball to feet all the time as well. Just hit the pocket of space and let the winger get it. Our wingers will win any foot race. Giving them ball to feet with their backs to goal all the time gives their defence time to reset. 

13 minutes ago, passmosster said:

Wish we had Didsy coaching the wingers. Play them on their good foot side and get them hitting the byline getting crosses in. With Scumachers's coacning, they are on the wrong fott and come inside to a crowded penalty area. Unimpressed with the talent and coaching so far.

David Lee was right footed and often played on the left eg Liverpool in the cup. 

Shon was too lightweight for this  division with big physical defenders and it's poor referees, who offer no protection. Hope Gale doesn't go the same way 

1 minute ago, Ani said:

David Lee was right footed and often played on the left eg Liverpool in the cup. 

And what a cross that was at Anfield! 

Sad to see schon go but he’s not playing in this side. Let’s just hope we can move on CMG today. Sadly can’t see anyone at his level having the money to pay his wages. He’d struggle getting in at Coll’s 

Edited September 1, 2025Sep 1 by Big E

Just now, Big E said:

Sad to see schon go but he’s not playing in this side. Let’s just hope we can move on CMG today 

Loan deal agreed

3 minutes ago, Big E said:

Sad to see schon go but he’s not playing in this side. Let’s just hope we can move on CMG today. Sadly can’t see anyone at his level having the money to pay his wages. He’d struggle getting in at Coll’s 

Dan & Mcatee likely will have to drop a level to

34 minutes ago, boltonboris said:

There's a slight problem with that, as he's shit at crossing 🙂

But all the new ‘wingers’ are shit at crossing plus Gale and Cissoko can’t get back to defend 

15 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Dan & Mcatee likely will have to drop a level to

McAtee will be staying- end up player of the season 🤔

2 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

McAtee will be staying- end up player of the season 🤔

you not had your meds today?

5 minutes ago, L/H White said:

you not had your meds today?

He has, but unfortunately it was LSD

11 hours ago, Wanderlust said:

What? He’s been backed to the hilt and signed 12 so far plus two more incoming - 14 in total I.e. a team plus spares.

if you’re saying that the problem is the players he inherited- players who have got us close to promotion in recent years by the way - then you have to ask WTF has he been buying and why hasn’t he used that money to get upgrades in the positions you think he should have?

You are either saying his recruitment has been crap or his judgement has been crap. Which is it?

 

You're talking through your arse again 

I think if you look at money spent v money received I think SS is in the black,so in real terms spent fuck all 

Close to promotion but always fucking bottled it 

Signed players yes, upgrades deffo on some jury out on others but to early to judge.You do realise the shite he was left with and in some cases had to get 2 players for the same position 1 as back up and we are still left with quite a few of Evatts dregs

Bloody hell been on the BEN transfer blog that Lies is hosting god some massive doom merchants.

3 minutes ago, 1969 said:

You're talking through your arse again 

I think if you look at money spent v money received I think SS is in the black,so in real terms spent fuck all 

Close to promotion but always fucking bottled it 

Signed players yes, upgrades deffo on some jury out on others but to early to judge.You do realise the shite he was left with and in some cases had to get 2 players for the same position 1 as back up and we are still left with quite a few of Evatts dregs

Given the huge fee for Thomo and the others and the fact that we have several loanees I suspect Schumacher has change in his pocket - which he could choose to spend.

And/Or …if Evatt “wasn’t getting the best out of his players” as some have suggested, he could turn them round himself and save a few more bob.

21 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

But all the new ‘wingers’ are shit at crossing plus Gale and Cissoko can’t get back to defend 

Yeah but Auntie shazbomb prefers this type of winger 

Has nobody snapped up Dan yet? Thought Newcastle might have come in for him to replace Isak.

3 minutes ago, Blondi said:

Has nobody snapped up Dan yet? Thought Newcastle might have come in for him to replace Isak.

Sadly his injury prone body hampers his movements now. 

25 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

McAtee will be staying- end up player of the season 🤔

Quite apt the Bolton News article on him staying, has him pointing in his photo. 

4 minutes ago, Blondi said:

Has nobody snapped up Dan yet? Thought Newcastle might have come in for him to replace Isak.

The fact he's still here twiddling his thumbs shows how shit he is and how stupid it was for evatt to buy him.

2 minutes ago, Matt Lofthouse said:

Quite apt the Bolton News article on him staying, has him pointing in his photo. 

He simply isn’t good enough and just wish we can get some return on him