Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:07 pm  

This is the worst Bradford squad I’ve seen in my lifetime and we’ve made the most underwhelming coaching appointment at the same time.

I think a chunk of the squad are better than what they’ve shown but I don’t see them getting their form and fitness back at this club.

The league 1 squad was far better than this one.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:37 pm  

Peter Goddard wrote:

There are two ways to get out of the situation we are in. One is employ a strong coach who can get maximum and more out of our players or two buy quality players who can get us some results. Unfortunately we already have a new coach on an 18 month contract and we don't have enough funds to buy some wins. So?

Leaves secret option 3. The players are told the consequences for not hitting targets in training and fitness will be significant and if we have to start using the reserves & academy more, we will do

Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:13 pm  

Highlander wrote:

Leaves secret option 3. The players are told the consequences for not hitting targets in training and fitness will be significant and if we have to start using the reserves & academy more, we will do

Unfortunately the hiring of MD makes that scenario implausible because he doesn't have the reputation he needs the players onside more than they need him.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:48 pm  

redeverready wrote:

Unfortunately the hiring of MD makes that scenario implausible because he doesn't have the reputation he needs the players onside more than they need him.

My only counter to that is that Nigel has hung what remains of his reputation on that appointment of MD and has no option other than to back him to the hilt.

[Bullseye]

Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:18 pm  

Nigel's reputation already speaks for itself unfortunately.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:01 pm  

Highlander wrote:

My only counter to that is that Nigel has hung what remains of his reputation on that appointment of MD and has no option other than to back him to the hilt.

Getting backed by Wood will have no impact on how Dunning is seen in the players eyes. It's will probably keep him in the job longer than it possibly should but as for the players he doesn't have the status unless we suddenly start winning every week.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:35 am  

Frankly, I’m past caring enough to go through the list. I can think of only a handful of players I would be disappointed to see go. Doyle being top of the list and he will be off to a SL club after this season.

I’d like to say we might hear some honest communication on Thursday but I expect most of the time will be taken up by trivial questions hand picked by the club and sent in by the rose tinted brigade. It’s due to start at 8.15, will probably be late starting and wrapped up by no later than 9.30 due to some pressing engagement with the panel blah blah blah. I’m just about at the point where I am looking to cancel my Bullbuilder contributions and cut ties completely and focus my free time on something else. I can’t even get enthused to watch SL matches, the quality of entertainment across the sport must be at an all time low.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:38 am  

redeverready wrote:

but as for the players he doesn't have the status .

The exceptions to that will be the relatively new players who have maintained their professionalism (admittedly a small number) and any current players who have been coached by Dunning & Beattie in our academy - old habits die hard in that case.

Re: Who stays who goes? : Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:41 am  

It’s been about 5 years since I watched an SL game on sky all the way through. I sometimes put it on, but invariably I decide I can’t be bothered watching as it’s boring or poor skills or both

Re: Who stays who goes? : Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:50 am  

I think we should send Patton to train with Leeds and get him back into shape (though it's all gone quiet on our 'Special buddies' relationship recently) when he decides he wants to play the difference is day and night.

Amateur Tuesday and Thursday training session don't work for most of our comfort eaters....