The Neal Ardley Effect

[Carlton_Pie]

Agree with this. Another difference I think between the two is Ardley utilises the back 3 as a way to get another 6 footer in the box at set pieces (he mentioned this in interviews while he was our manager, and we saw it again in their approach yesterday), whereas IB does it to get us on the front foot going forward. Hence, lots of sideways passing along their back line as they can’t drive forward quickly like the likes of Brindley can.

That said he has clearly got what looked to be a fairly limited Solihull side very well organised, and on another day yesterday ends 0-0. Would definitely expect to see them in the playoff mix at the end of the season.

Good point. Would have been the easy option to play Rawlinson yesterday

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Hey, what makes you think I was criticising? I’ve got one coming on his hair...is it gelled or just greasy?

Gelled...x

[magpie_mania]

Unfair, FL. It was an appraisal of the game. Perhaps CP should not have included Neal Ardley's name in his headline.

Appraisal of the game?

How many games has a discussion of the opposition manager been used to appraise the game?

I look forward on Tuesday night for the thread about the Rochdale manager's performance.

I really hope that now we have had a visit from Solihull we can put this constant griping at NA behind us. I think most of us would agree that IB is better than NA.

As a former owner used to say, 'Onwards and upwards'.

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Appraisal of the game?

How many games has a discussion of the opposition manager been used to appraise the game?

I look forward on Tuesday night for the thread about the Rochdale manager's performance.

I really hope that now we have had a visit from Solihull we can put this constant griping at NA behind us. I think most of us would agree that IB is better than NA.

As a former owner used to say, 'Onwards and upwards'.

I think it was worth noting that the Solihull manager was our ex manager and commenting on how he and his team performed on the day. Especially has there seemed to be a difference of opinions amongst our fans on how he performed when he was in charge and when he was relieved of his duties.
I think yesterday confirmed the owners got it right and have backed the right horse..!

[the_anticlough]

Wasn't it 3-2 against Halifax?

0-2 at time of sending off, 0-0 when Torquay's happened, that gives the 1-4 when playing against 10. Obviously a freak oocurence, but with lots of lessons learned.

[maddogslater]

What must Ardley have been thinking watching Rodrigues buccaneer display ?

[laddo]

What must Ardley have been thinking watching Rodrigues buccaneer display ?

This Burchnall fella must be some coach.

[Elite_Pie]

What must Ardley have been thinking watching Rodrigues buccaneer display ?

He was probably thinking that he should be grateful while he was here for many saying "we need to stick with him, because constantly sacking managers isn't a recipe for success".

Most of us knew that, but our counter argument that sticking with a poor manager isn't a recipe for success either is looking a solid one.

[maddogslater]

If he was still here I have a feeling we'd still have Doyle and O'Brien in midfield with Rodrigues on the bench

[laddo]

He was probably thinking that he should be grateful while he was here for many saying "we need to stick with him, because constantly sacking managers isn't a recipe for success".

Most of us knew that, but our counter argument that sticking with a poor manager isn't a recipe for success either is looking a solid one.

And that folks has literally nothing to do with Rùben da Rocha Rodrigues buccaneer display and NA's thoughts on it.

To Elite's point sadly there are many many who still don't realise that constantly sackings managers prematurely isn't a recipe for success.

We want promotion and we want it now. Close your eyes and click heels three times lol