Romared Match Thoughts Barnsley v Blackpool

[Young_Nudger]

Interesting statistic here to go on the possession based football that Jules and Nudger have alluded to on this thread.

Out of the 10 league games that we've played so far this season, the opposition has had more possession than us in 6 of those games.

Yesterday Barnsley had 69% of the possession which was the most we've had all season by a long way but we couldn't score a goal. The first time that we've drawn a blank on the opposition net in the league all season.

Yep - possession means nowt.
Ismael showed us that.
I wish he was back here now - we’d walk this league with the players we’ve got.

Just seen Callum Brittain for Blackburn put a cross field ball in - was thinking I know where he got that from.

[animallittle3]

Yep - possession means nowt.
Ismael showed us that.
I wish he was back here now - we’d walk this league with the players we’ve got.

Just seen Callum Brittain for Blackburn put a cross field ball in - was thinking I know where he got that from.

The way Val is going on at Watford he might be available soon .

[Young_Nudger]

The way Val is going on at Watford he might be available soon .

Well - I did have that in mind when I posted it.
Hand in glove he perfectly fitted the Barnsley Way.
It was sometimes unlike football we have seen before - but it was exciting to watch and mightily effective.
Collins / Schopp style is like watching the fire go out.

[animallittle3]

In mitigation it could be argued that in the aftermath of a play off final defeat, there's the inevitable hang over and morale in the camp is naturally down. Couple that with losing your leader and captain on the pitch, then the head coach (who the players put so much faith in) and his sidekick leaves, then the grandad of the squad (Norwood) leaves on the eve of the new season. There's also the EFL charge looming. Ok, it wasn't as bad as the previous summer granted, but not an ideal situation for Collins to walk into.

I doubt that there was an aura of positivity within the club based on the setbacks that I've pointed out since May 29th. We as fans can vouch for that. On the eve of this season there were mixed feelings, to say the least, among the supporters. It's been no picnic this summer is all I'm saying.

The start to this season has been better than I anticipated. I predicted (prior to the first game) us in 7th or 8th next April. I anticipated a bad start with the outgoings and incoming players and a recovery as the season went on. I stand by that prediction but as you pointed out, the standard of this division is poor compared to last season. There's an opportunity and you see the current HC holding us back. Fair enough and I respect your view and you calling it out after 10 games.

The way I see it is a bit of both. I think Collins can do better but I also think that he is a reflection of where the club is at in terms of the recruitment this summer- a cheap option with no EFL managerial experience. Most of our summer signings are the same. However, I'm sure they're doing their best.

How can we expect (as the board expects )to be challenging near the top on the back of that? I like to think that we are a little more pragmatic on here which is why I was surprised at the criticism of the HC. The criticism should be laid firmly at the boardroom imo. That's the bottom line

Like myself you like a flutter Pass , what percentage chance do you give on Collins seeing the January window here .

I give him 30% .

[SBRed48]

There seems to be the owd opinion of
A Cheap player = a Poor player.

That’s not the case.
And Barnsley have proved this time and time again.
Mads and Kitchen are the latest examples to disprove this.

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Andersen cost £900,000 as part of the best transfer window in BFC history.

Kitching remains undisclosed--estimates range between £200,00 to £300,000 from Forest Green.

Not that cheap.

It's now policy to recruit further down the tiers, look for free transfers, look for loans. It will end in tears.

[pass_and_move]

Like myself you like a flutter Pass , what percentage chance do you give on Collins seeing the January window here .

I give him 30% .

70% at least I'll say. That's very high but I have my reasons

1 we maybe ensconced in the top 6 by then

2 can they afford to sack him?

3 will their egos allow them to admit they were wrong to appoint if indeed we are struggling?

[pass_and_move]

Andersen cost £900,000 as part of the best transfer window in BFC history.

Kitching remains undisclosed--estimates range between £200,00 to £300,000 from Forest Green.

Not that cheap.

It's now policy to recruit further down the tiers, look for free transfers, look for loans. It will end in tears.

Correct SB.

By cheap option I meant free transfers as we've pretty much done this summer. I'd kill for us to recruit our replacement defenders who at least have experience in the EFL

[SBRed48]

Neill and Jon have never been promoted or relegated in over five years at Tampa Bay Rowdies so they must have many qualities.

The fact that there is no promotion or relegation in the league Tampa play in within the USA Soccer Structure is entirely coincidental.

Go Well Neill and Jon and you guys bring us back great results from Cambridgeshire and Exetershire.

[Young_Nudger]

Andersen cost £900,000 as part of the best transfer window in BFC history.

Kitching remains undisclosed--estimates range between £200,00 to £300,000 from Forest Green.

Not that cheap.

It's now policy to recruit further down the tiers, look for free transfers, look for loans. It will end in tears.

That’s a bit picky - especially when considering we got £8 million for the pair.
We could try another couple of names.

[animallittle3]

That’s a bit picky - especially when considering we got £8 million for the pair.
We could try another couple of names.

So where's the money gone ?