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SKIPPER wrote:Several mentions on here about the need to give players time to develop (Burns,McWilliams etc). With that in mind interesting to note Sean McConville's record at Chester this season. Roundly condemned during his lean HS spell he has appeared in 45 of Chesters' 50 League and Cup games this seasson (2 of the 5 missed he was suspended) and scored 11 goals from midfield. Definitely an example of difference in player management to my eyes.

SKIPPER wrote:Several mentions on here about the need to give players time to develop (Burns,McWilliams etc). With that in mind interesting to note Sean McConville's record at Chester this season. Roundly condemned during his lean HS spell he has appeared in 45 of Chesters' 50 League and Cup games this seasson (2 of the 5 missed he was suspended) and scored 11 goals from midfield. Definitely an example of difference in player management to my eyes.

Steeley wrote:

Lancaster Branch wrote:Some folk seem to have very strong opinions based on not actually seeing the team in the flesh or having seen 'potential signings' once, maybe twice.

Chill out, enjoy your summer and switch back on in August to the news of who we've signed or whether or not we've put a roof on Wayne Curtis etc.

Thats no fun!

Wheres Hulbert at these days?

Mark Mc wrote:Looking at the squad for the Conference National League, Just my views on the current squad and who we should keep.
Management Team/Physio
Darren Edmondson
Alex Meechan
Sean Riley

Goalkeepers
Aaron Taylor - Is he good enough to be the number one choice???

Defence
Simon Grand - Hope he says yes to Edmo
Niall Cowperthwaite - A good utility man to have in your squad (yes)
Andy McWilliams - Worth another look at! (yes)
Danny Livesey - Got to be, solid as a rock! (yes)
Andy Burns - More good games than bad! carried us for a season deserves another chance. (yes)


Midfield
Paddy Lacey - Invite back to training and see how it progresses (Maybe?)
Sam Sheridan - Match winner on his day needs a bit more consistency in his game (yes)
Izak Reid - Another game changer who needs a bit more consistency in his game. (Maybe?)
Dan Pilkington - Injuries have stalled this match winner (yes)
Alex-Ray Harvey - Proves he can be as tenacious in defence as attack given the games (yes)
Alex Newby (on loan at Wukkie) Needs experience and to develop, another season of being farmed out I guess
Johnny Gorman - Not shown enough sorry Johnny (no)
Karl Ledsham - Invite back to training and see how it progresses (Maybe?)


Forwards
Jason Walker - A different type player nowadays holds the ball well and brings the best out of Cook (Yes)
Anthony Wilson - We need Ant fit and playing! Hope he recovers close season and a big (yes) if he does!
Andy Cook - Keep feeding the Cookie monster and he will score! (yes)
Lewis Guy - Taking his time to bed in but could prove a real asset (yes)

Edmos Shopping List
A goalkeeper, two more full backs a central defender, one maybe two midfielders, one winger and a striker

Steeley wrote:

SKIPPER wrote:Several mentions on here about the need to give players time to develop (Burns,McWilliams etc). With that in mind interesting to note Sean McConville's record at Chester this season. Roundly condemned during his lean HS spell he has appeared in 45 of Chesters' 50 League and Cup games this seasson (2 of the 5 missed he was suspended) and scored 11 goals from midfield. Definitely an example of difference in player management to my eyes.

I feel some 'How dare you praise an ex player we dont like' posts coming on...

Zak wrote:

Steeley wrote: Thats no fun!

Wheres Hulbert at these days?

in the book.

Wintergreen wrote:

Steeley wrote: I feel some 'How dare you praise an ex player we dont like' posts coming on...

I think there are couple of very important things to bear in mind when discussing (and usually rubbishing) some former players from recent seasons.

1) Their coach was stressed out and malfunctioning culminating in an expletive ridden car crash interview on the radio which ended with him offering to fight everybody.

2) Because of financial pressure the club itself became notorious for not paying bills or players on a regular basis. Unfortunate and probably unavoidable but that was the way it was.

So, imagine you’re working for a boss who is having mental issues and thinks violence is the answer, and you’re not getting paid as agreed on your contract. Are you going to be highly motivated and happy or de-motivated and looking to get away as soon as possible putting it down as a bad experience?

Fartvs Antiqvvs wrote:Get him and you will have the best current G/K in the Conference Premier. Our loss is some Northern Club's gain.

russell_anderson wrote:

Fartvs Antiqvvs wrote:Get him and you will have the best current G/K in the Conference Premier. Our loss is some Northern Club's gain.

If this guy is the best goalkeeper in the Conference why was he only substitute for Forest Green in the play-off against Bristol Rovers?

russell_anderson wrote:

Fartvs Antiqvvs wrote:Get him and you will have the best current G/K in the Conference Premier. Our loss is some Northern Club's gain.

If this guy is the best goalkeeper in the Conference why was he only substitute for Forest Green in the play-off against Bristol Rovers?