Originally Posted by
SinceSept1959
There's some laughable comments on here and some unjustified scapegoating of certain players on this forum.
There are also some laughable ratings too given some players plus or minus 0.5 for their performances.
Having been brought up reading the Sunday People Sports Pages ,with players given 4/10 for a stinker ,6 being average & anything above between 7 &10 for good to outstanding these 2 & 3 scores are childish and pathetic.
Everyone has an opinion of their favourite and least favourite individuals but true supporters don't undermine individuals , especially during matched.
It was a different game altogether watching , Stubby , Needham, Kilcline etc and their predecessors.
The art of tackling has all but been eliminated by complaints from incoming coaches/ managers from Europe. The bonus is more flair and protection for attacking players but some officials think that a non malicious, mistimed tackle attempt , deserves a card.
Cameron , Chicksen , Baldwin , Nemane are the regular targets on here together with all three GK's.
Cameron has not been as bad as some people make out either as a LB or CB.
Checkback Chicksen as he has been called. has played over 200 plus games in the EFL ,mainly as a LB or CB not a wingback . He was a valuable asset last season getting double figure goals and played well until his injury at Donny ,scoring a great volley which was ruled offside.
Azza has mixed comments on here , again largely undeserved but actual checks back more often than Chicksen !
Nemane is not a defender shouldn't be defending set pieces and his pace should be used as an outball on the HW line to counter attack quickly.
As someone has already said Baldwin is Baldwin.
Reads the game well , heads and tackles but always prone to gaffes . That's why he's playing in League 2.
Regarding the Salford game , there were also glaring errors of judgement by JOB & Didzy which could and should have cost goals. Pleased that those two were not hung out to dry on here like the other six that I mentioned.
We are fortunate to have some talented and very honest players at the club who should be supported at every opportunity. Most fans are grateful that criticism is not widely directed at the players on match days.
Finally , the old saying of Lions led by Donkeys springs to mind.
Tactical Tinkerman is like many match officials . They all know the Laws and Coaching Manuals but don't really get a feel or understanding of the flows of the game.
Don't blame the players when they are only playing to instructions.
Sorry folks if you've got this far . Rant over.