Recent content by Flackmeister

Was just considering the two we have for now. Personally, I know Ward had a dip in form following his injury but I think he has the potential to be the better keeper and I would give him another run now.

Thought he did well for us but had a mistake in him. Probably should have been sent off early on last night, if the lino had made the right call when he hauled Bowman back.

Who should be first choice keeper? Maxted makes some good saves, though I think a lot of goals we have conceded since he’s been back in the team could have been avoided if he was more proactive in coming off his line. We often play quite a high defensive line, and this would suit a modern...

True, it does make me wonder if those running the club actually want to get promoted. It's no coincidence that our good run came when we had a settled side, with players playing in their proper positions. It seems that one injury to a bang average left back has caused no end of tinkering. In my...

I don't know if is due to the perceived physical threat of the teams we have played recently, but we seem to have been setting up with centre backs playing all across the back (and occassionally in midfield as well). Whilst there is some merit to playing 3 CB's if the opponent presents a big...

He has looked ok defensively when playing as a right back, and can then get forward and provide some much needed width. Thought Oakley did alright as a makeshift centre back to start with, but has been found out lately. I thought McAllister was supposed to be a centre half, but don't think...

I'm not sure how many games we have started with 3 central defenders and "wing backs" now, but what I am sure of is that it's not working. In most of those games we have ended up having to change formations. If anyone has stat's on goals conceded with back 3 compared to back 4, that would be...

It is true that Benitez was renowned for doing this with Liverpool due to statistics (though seem to remember them conceding fair share from set pieces). Not sure it's so popular now though - didn't notice many managers at the world cup bringing everyone back. The main point is, by bringing...

Plus we were employing the same tactics last year with Artur in goal, so don't think it can be specifically to protect Pym. If it is zonal marking players need to attack the ball, not just stand around looking at each other.

First let me say, credit to Tis for changing the formation on Saturday, the wing backs weren't working for us and the change brought about a better performance. However, I think we could have taken all 3 points if we sorted out defending of set pieces (particularly corners). When Tis first...

I would much rather we tried harder to keep Gosling, more effective & probably on lower wages. Our loss is Bristol Rovers gain.

A lot depends on comings and goings over the summer. If we can get a decent replacement for Harley and sign Hamer (who made a massive difference to the defence) then who knows? I think we punched somewhat above our weight this season, so I would be happy with mid-table next season as it stands.

I must say I'm a little disappointed that my season ticket is going up by £20 for the second year in a row - especially considering how disposable income is going down at the moment, what with increased fuel prices/cost of living etc. Whilst I will admit that the early bird season ticket still...

That's why I suggested releasing a statement of accounts - information which should be ready to hand in any business. I am not trying to pessimistic, but we want to avoid getting into financial strife that other clubs are in. And as a fans owned club, surely it is not unreasonable that basic...

This debate has highlighted the lack of information in the financial position of the club. As a fans owned club, surely the fans should have a right to see an annual accounts statement showing a breakdown of: Income: Gate receipts, Merchandising, Sponsorship, money from FA etc and...