We had a decent thread a while back discussing Evatt’s philosophies and approach to the game (think it got tainted and pulled)

So not a bad time to start it up again at the beginning of the season.

In the main he’s done a fantastic job. A minority lost patience round about Xmas/New Year in both seasons. 

But surely now he has the large backing of the majority of fans and the brand he talked about implementing here is now well and truly established.

Good article above highlighting how he’s using Sport Science to get the squad performing to it’s optimum level.

A young, meticulous, intelligent and passionate individual, who we are very lucky to have leading our club.

I hope he gets what he deserves with promotion to the Championship. 

1 minute ago, Stig said:

Got to beat play a decent team till we know whether anything has changed versus last season.

We're in the middle of a very easy run against teams we're expected to beat. The run from Birmingham into November will be the test for Evatt.

True, but be nice to build a bit of confidence leading up to Brum.

4 minutes ago, Stig said:

Got to beat play a decent team till we know whether anything has changed versus last season.

We're in the middle of a very easy run against teams we're expected to beat. The run from Birmingham into November will be the test for Evatt.

Which is why I said bigger challenges to come and I’m yet to be won over

Edited because that sounds far too negative tonight! 

Let’s live in the moment, I don’t think anyone would have predicted that positive response, so no harm in believing that we have turned a corner.

 

.. 😊

Edited October 1, 20241 yr by desperado

3 minutes ago, Stig said:

Got to beat play a decent team till we know whether anything has changed versus last season.

We're in the middle of a very easy run against teams we're expected to beat. The run from Birmingham into November will be the test for Evatt.

We weren't expecting to beat anyone after that Huddersfield debacle.

Baby steps and all that, Let's just take each game at a time.

Equally when we do hit some turbulence lets try and keep the same rationale.

 

Next 2 home (leagues) games will be an interesting challenge. Different type of pressure vs two tricky away games.

Back to trying to break down 11 man defences.

Where have the corner routines appeared from?

About time!!!!

6 minutes ago, Dimron said:

Where have the corner routines appeared from?

About time!!!!

After we scapegoated craddock, maybe

3 minutes ago, Casino said:

After we scapegoated craddock, maybe

Yeah I heard a rumour from quite an ITK source that he ordered Sheehan to hit the first defender on every corner during his time here.

 

2 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Yeah I heard a rumour from quite an ITK source that he ordered Sheehan to hit the first defender on every corner during his time here.

 

It definitely looked like it

 

24 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Equally when we do hit some turbulence lets try and keep the same rationale.

 

Put the crackpipe down. 

4 minutes ago, jayjayoghani said:

Put the crackpipe down. 

The bedsheets are in storage.

1 minute ago, gonzo said:

The bedsheets are in storage.

Wonder what the thoughts of that fucker are that shelled out for his Evatt  Out banner 🤣

44 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Yeah I heard a rumour from quite an ITK source that he ordered Sheehan to hit the first defender on every corner during his time here.

 

Bullshit at least 1 in 5 was over hit

Joking aside, the one at Crawley was lovely

And reading and tonight were about hitting a bloke who made himself space

8 hours ago, Stig said:

Got to beat play a decent team till we know whether anything has changed versus last season.

We're in the middle of a very easy run against teams we're expected to beat. The run from Birmingham into November will be the test for Evatt.

The fixtures have fell kindly after Huddersfield and it’s given us time to regroup and start a run, yes in the past we’ve struggled against the top 6 sides so hopefully brum hasn’t come too soon

its improving game on game the goals are coming we just need to tighten at the back 

 

8 hours ago, Dimron said:

Where have the corner routines appeared from?

About time!!!!

Schön has a good delivery and means Sheehan isn't taking every corner

28 minutes ago, CambridgeBWFC said:

Schön has a good delivery and means Sheehan isn't taking every corner

Agreed.   In fact schon has been a different player since THAT game,   some on the job learning, his positioning and defending had come on a treat, been very impressed with the lad plus was good to see george talking him through stuff last night.  

1 minute ago, W.cramp said:

Agreed.   In fact schon has been a different player since THAT game,   some on the job learning, his positioning and defending had come on a treat, been very impressed with the lad plus was good to see george talking him through stuff last night.  

He had shown signs before that he was decent, but the formation was asking far to much of him, and others. With 3 in the middle he has more protection defensively, and cover when getting forwards. 

Always takes players time to settle at a new club, especially when they have moved from abroad for the first time. He is improving game by game and think there is more to come. 

He played a couple of cutbacks yesterday which were low and accurate and could/should have resulted in goals.

 

 

I absolutely love the man. Love his passion for us, and while Allardyce brought the best times, there’s not another manager in my lifetime I’ve preferred having in charge of my club.

Completely get that not everyone is of this opinion. Personally, I’ll be gutted when he’s no longer in charge.

Evatt is still a long way behind where i want the club heading when it comes to how we play. Saying that i have been more on board especially the last couple of games where we have cut that Baxter, Santos, Sheehan slow ball out.

Never been impressed with how we play with wing backs but Cogley is steady and i think Desmond would be a step-up if we can get him fit.

Schon is the one that is starting to impress, unfairly i had a dig at him on here and called him the modern Steve McAnespie

A little cruel he is way better than that.

We are not  yet where we want to be but at least we have a chance of getting there.

I wont judge Evatt on the Birmingham game but we need 6 points these next 2 games..........Villa U21 let us see some key players rested play a couple of the B team with the likes of Williams,Llolos and anyone else on the verge of coming back

30 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

Evatt is still a long way behind where i want the club heading when it comes to how we play. Saying that i have been more on board especially the last couple of games where we have cut that Baxter, Santos, Sheehan slow ball out.

Never been impressed with how we play with wing backs but Cogley is steady and i think Desmond would be a step-up if we can get him fit.

Schon is the one that is starting to impress, unfairly i had a dig at him on here and called him the modern Steve McAnespie

A little cruel he is way better than that.

We are not  yet where we want to be but at least we have a chance of getting there.

I wont judge Evatt on the Birmingham game but we need 6 points these next 2 games..........Villa U21 let us see some key players rested play a couple of the B team with the likes of Williams,Llolos and anyone else on the verge of coming back

Good post.

Posted in the other thread about Schon, could be a big player for us this season. 

Good to see that while acknowledging there’s bigger tests ahead, you won’t hang out Evatt to dry on one result against Birmingham.

And I agree with the approach we need to take against Villa 21s. Midfield and up front we can rotate, we may not have that luxury at the back. It would be nice if we could get some academy lads in to rest a couple of CBs

Edited October 2, 20241 yr by desperado

I won't be in floods of tears if we don't get a result at Brum. The whole month of November is the true barometer of where we are at.

Stockport away, Blackpool Home and Wigan away. Chickens and Roosting time that.

One step at a time.

7 minutes ago, gonzo said:

I won't be in floods of tears if we don't get a result at Brum. The whole month of November is the true barometer of where we are at.

Stockport away, Blackpool Home and Wigan away. Chickens and Roosting time that.

One step at a time.

Yes big month and at the end will give us an idea where we’re at 

Any spare refs for Stockport lads

Interesting that one of the goals came from a ball of defence, fairly short to Sheehan- watch the highlights. 

The latter however was in loads if space though, with enough time for a brew.

That's where he can do the damage, as we know. We also know he won't get that much freedom too often.

Good then to mix the play up.

On 02/10/2024 at 07:27, BWFC_LOVE said:

I absolutely love the man. Love his passion for us, and while Allardyce brought the best times, there’s not another manager in my lifetime I’ve preferred having in charge of my club.

Completely get that not everyone is of this opinion. Personally, I’ll be gutted when he’s no longer in charge.

Getting a bit salty on Bruce Rioch's behalf at the lack of a mention here.