: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:26 am  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

One point is, I've never yet woken up the following day and thought" Yes, I wish I hadn't gone to that game".

People are free to go or not, but I think actively encouraging others to stay away is shameful.

I did for the first time on Saturday morning.

And as for your second point, look to the fifth column for people who might have an interest in doing that?

Re: Vote with your feet! : Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:37 am  

Paul124897 wrote:

That's a load of rubbish and you know it. Our squad, especially in the forwards is capable of a top 5 finish.

Agreed. On paper the squad is capable of a top 5 finish, and I actually don't think many of the players are performing really badly. The problem is a complete lack of team play and spirit. Every time they take to a field they look like they've never played together before, so each player is left to fend for himself, both in attack and defence. That's our problem, and that's a coaching issue IMO

Re: Vote with your feet! : Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:50 am  

Mission wrote:

Agreed. On paper the squad is capable of a top 5 finish, and I actually don't think many of the players are performing really badly. The problem is a complete lack of team play and spirit. Every time they take to a field they look like they've never played together before, so each player is left to fend for himself, both in attack and defence. That's our problem, and that's a coaching issue IMO

I totally agree with most of that post. Your forwards are well capable of a top 5 finish, playes like Lynch, Burgess and Morrison are top top class.Im afraid im going to have to disagree with you on something though as I dont believe as you say there is a lack of team spirit. To me the team spirit seems very strong, you only had to see how the "team" celebrated after the Leeds win and as a group they seem to be tightly knit (this is all of course in my opinion) What I do think and therefore agree with you on is that there is a distinct lack of is cohesion on field. This doesn't mean the players dont want to win or aren't trying for each other. It simply means they aren't clicking and aren't as a whole unit on the field as perhaps they are off the field. I suppose similarities can be made with some of those football teams who buy half a team of superstars who simply cant play together. Im not for one minute saying that Bradford have a team of super stars; what Im trying to say though is that it doesn't matter if every individual is a world beater, and that every indivdual likes everyone on their team. What matters is can they play together or not and at Bradford unfortunately the answer seems to be no! Steve Mc wasn't to know that when he recruited; and as a new head coach it will be a learning curve. Bottom line is, the players need to perform as a unit and the coach needs to teach them how to do so. Otherwise somebody will pay...with their job!

Re: Vote with your feet! : Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:54 am  

SDB wrote:

Bottom line is, the players need to perform as a unit and the coach needs to teach them how to do so. Otherwise somebody will pay...with their job!

Probably sums it all up. And if there IS to be a change in the coaching staff, provides a specific justification that has been all-too lacking on here.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:59 am  

You do know Leeds let you beat Them becasue Heatherington wanted to buy McBannana a few extra weeks to wreck the club even more

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:07 pm  

Tony Ferrino wrote:

You do know Leeds let you beat Them becasue Heatherington wanted to buy McBannana a few extra weeks to wreck the club even more

I heard it was part of they Iestyn setllement. "Ok Mr Hetherington!We'll give you your undisclosed amount cash providing you let us win our home game against you next year!" Simple as

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:10 pm  

SDB wrote:

I heard it was part of they Iestyn setllement. "Ok Mr Hetherington!We'll give you your undisclosed amount cash providing you let us win our home game against you next year!" Simple as

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:13 pm  

You do get the feeling that something isn't quite right behind the scenes though don't you?
I'd like to think it isn't a question of spirit, but the longer this goes on, the more that's seems to be the issue.
How can a team perform like they did against Leeds one week (from a spirit and passion point of view), then a week later perform like they did against Warrington?

Two situations have been at the forefront of my mind since Friday:
1. The Bulls in 1998
A handful of White Hot performances in a disappointing season, the reasons as to why have since been made public.
2. Chelsea this season
A change of coach, who has turned the season around with the same playing staff at his disposal. The form change of some of those players - old coach v new coach - has been remarkable.
Scolari too has similarities to Macca, we (the Chelsea fans) thought; good coach, good tactician, proven pedigree, let’s just give him some time.....

Different sport, granted, but the comparison is justified IMO

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:16 pm  

Wigan Bull wrote:

You do get the feeling that something isn't quite right behind the scenes though don't you?
I'd like to think it isn't a question of spirit, but the longer this goes on, the more that's seems to be the issue.
How can a team perform like they did against Leeds one week (from a spirit and passion point of view), then a week later perform like they did against Warrington?

Two situations have been at the forefront of my mind since Friday:
1. The Bulls in 1998
A handful of White Hot performances in a disappointing season, the reasons as to why have since been made public.
2. Chelsea this season
A change of coach, who has turned the season around with the same playing staff at his disposal. The form change of some of those players - old coach v new coach - has been remarkable.
Scolari too has similarities to Macca, we (the Chelsea fans) thought; good coach, good tactician, proven pedigree, let’s just give him some time.....

Different sport, granted, but the comparison is justified IMO

What's that about?

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:23 pm  

debaser wrote:

What's that about?

The "Edwards" season