Guest Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I do wonder if Baraclough is going to turn out to be similar to Gannon. The players he's brought in, with a couple of exceptions, all look like pretty decent acquisitions, but he didn't seem to be able to get the best out of them as a team, similar to Gannon, but less of a dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think with a few exceptions most of his signings have been poor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I atill dont think its too harsh calling him a fraud. He was employed on the strength of the shite he plied our custodians with and in the end was found to be completely out his depth. The "Club Strategy" is to develop young players and identify potential transfer coups from down south. Bara was employed for his knowledge of the english lower leagues through managing and scouting. He was employed to turn around our fortunes and he was employed to make us an attractive proposotion for players. Our style of football was atrocious under him,some of the worst Ive ever seen us deliver. His eye for a player amounted to 16-18 new faces in a 6 month period,most of which look utterly shite. He had money other Well managers could only dream of and a completely blank canvas and the squad were left with now is his legacy. He failed on every level,only good fortune kept us up. It doesnt make him a bad person,he told the interviewers what they wanted to hear and from day 1 looked like he had no idea how to achieve it. It was just the "perfect storm", a bullshitter in an interview,a gullible and clueless interview panel and some players who seem to down tools all too easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think with a few exceptions most of his signings have been poor. Johnson, Moult, Fletcher, Laing and Kennedy all look decent. Chalmers has something to offer. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 His actual signings seem decent. His loan signings, by and large, shit. Taylor and Robinson appear to be the result of panicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Does Pearson count as his signing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Johnson, Moult, Fletcher, Laing and Kennedy all look decent. Chalmers has something to offer. No? Don't forget Pearson and the re-signing of Dom Thomas too. EDIT: Browser went mental there for a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Does Pearson count as his signing? And McDonald? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 And McDonald? On this season's form, that counts against him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 On this season's form, that counts against him... Fair point. Though it'd probably be fair to say it's how he's been utilised that counts against him rather than whether or not McDonald's been a valid signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one m in motherwell Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Last season's signings were poor, although probably more down to panic in hindsight. This season, despite my previous post, not bad on the whole - Moult and Kennedy probably the standouts. Fuck knows what he was thinking with Taylor and Robinson though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Fair point. Though it'd probably be fair to say it's how he's been utilised that counts against him rather than whether or not McDonald's been a valid signing. No. His first touch and passing have been dreadful. Think of the ball that was on to Ainsworth on Saturday that McDonald brutally overhit out of play. There have been too many like that this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Tbf, I wasn't counting Pearson and McDonald, cause we already knew all about them. I guess I'd put them in the plus column and Clarkson in the minus, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Connor Ripley - not the greatest goalkeeperLouis Laing - can't get in the starting XIWes Fletcher - injured, not really playedMarvin Johnson - very inconsistent, poor this seaonJoe Chalmers - struggled badly at times especially in the Morton match, left midfield, left back, seems neither one thing nor the other.Kieran Kennedy - like the look of him, certainly doesn't shirk a challenge, albeit with poor distributionLouis Moult - can't argue with this goalsJake Taylor - awfulTheo Robinson - a few promising sub appearances but was terrible when startingLiam Grimshaw - yet to show why he is Man Utd U21 captain. I make that two 'successes' out of ten. Although I accept its still early days and some of those players might come on to a game but I don't think you can really afford to sign 10 players and then have only 2 of them really kick a ball on the cusp of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I really have no clue who will be the new manager and really, no clue as to who I would like to see as the new manager but I do hope we have one in place for the first game after the international break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Is "not getting in starting IX" that much of a sin you put it down as a failure? And "not the greatest keeper". Really? You also missed out McDonald, Clarkson and Pearson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pressley on Sportsound just now basically saying he's wanting to stay in England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Based on his managerial track record, Steve Evans has the potential of being a very positive appointment. Yeah, in his early managerial days he got in a spot of bother with the taxman, but the whole club (Boston Utd) was at it at the time. His managerial track record is likely to be better than pretty much every other candidate and reputationaly, would take no shite from any Charlie big spud has been or wanna be in the dressing room. He's achieved promotion at every club he's managed and has his teams playing at a good tempo with a battling spirit. I expect he will not be short of offers as we enter manager sacking season and would be somewhat of a coup if he chose to come to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pressley's interview is on Sportsound now. He drones a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Connor Ripley - not the greatest goalkeeper Louis Laing - can't get in the starting XI Wes Fletcher - injured, not really played Marvin Johnson - very inconsistent, poor this seaon Joe Chalmers - struggled badly at times especially in the Morton match, left midfield, left back, seems neither one thing nor the other. Kieran Kennedy - like the look of him, certainly doesn't shirk a challenge, albeit with poor distribution Louis Moult - can't argue with this goals Jake Taylor - awful Theo Robinson - a few promising sub appearances but was terrible when starting Liam Grimshaw - yet to show why he is Man Utd U21 captain. I make that two 'successes' out of ten. Although I accept its still early days and some of those players might come on to a game but I don't think you can really afford to sign 10 players and then have only 2 of them really kick a ball on the cusp of October. That's pretty much my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Don't think "the greatest" is what we should be hoping for in a goalie. You're also basing your assessment on some of the above from a handful of games, whereas you have years of hindsight to benefit previous managers. We've seen what Marvin is capable of, and fletcher has been injured, then you can add skippy and Pearson who were instrumental in keeping us up and will be key this year. He signed straker and Taylor, who were awful, and Thomas who was a mistake. Clarkson was clearly signed as backup. Baraclough couldn't do the job, but let's not exaggerate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Don't think "the greatest" is what we should be hoping for in a goalie. You're also basing your assessment on some of the above from a handful of games, whereas you have years of hindsight to benefit previous managers. We've seen what Marvin is capable of, and fletcher has been injured, then you can add skippy and Pearson who were instrumental in keeping us up and will be key this year. He signed straker and Taylor, who were awful, and Thomas who was a mistake. Clarkson was clearly signed as backup. Baraclough couldn't do the job, but let's not exaggerate. Fair enough ,I agree with what you say about Marvin but a great game in ten is a luxury we can't afford .Twenty four and playing non league football says something. Hope I'm wrong I'd big hopes for Marvellous Marvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Off topic, but twitter! reporting that Laing had a mazy run then scored a belter in U20s tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'd say Marvin's good/bad ratio since he joined is much better than 1/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'd say Marvin's good/bad ratio since he joined is much better than 1/10. It defintely is considering he has only played 20 times for us in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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